I have heard of this proposal but is it available on the Web for us to read?  Has the IPC or any US trade organization (e.g. EIA) commented or been asked to comment on this proposal?
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Jim Maguire
Boeing Phantom Works
E/E M&P
(253)657-9063
email:  [log in to unmask]
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> From:         Edward Brunker[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     TechNet E-Mail Forum.;Edward Brunker
> Sent:         Tuesday, February 09, 1999 2:47 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] Lead removal?
>
>      This is very much on our doorstep. The Dept. of Trade and Industry
>      over here, actively support the lead free ban for 2004, as per EU
>      proposal. Better get hold of lots of indium, or get into bed with a
>      supplier of a patented complex ternary alloy. Or conductive epoxy, or
>      one of the numerous higher Melting Point alloys...............
>      Regards
>      Edward Brunker
>
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> Subject: [TN] Lead removal?
> Author:  "TechNet E-Mail Forum." <[log in to unmask]>           Matthew Lamkin
> <[log in to unmask]> at INTERNET
> Date:    08/02/99 15:48
>
>
> Hello technetters....
>
> All this talk about the removal of lead on circuit boards, does any of
> this apply to the U.K. ??
>
> And if its only in the states, then why do I see on Satelite TV that
> they are still using it for roof flashings?
> T.T.F.N
>
> Matthew Lamkin
> Printed Circuit Board Draughtsman
> Protec Fire Detection PLC
> Churchill Way,
> Nelson, Lancs
> BB9 6RT.
> Tel 01282 717393
> Fax 01282 717273
> Email = [log in to unmask]
>
> Company Web Site = http://www.protec-fire-detection.plc.uk
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