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FRICTION MATERIALS STAND 3 INSTITUTE. INC.. 370 LEX t NET AVENUE. NEW YORK. N. V Ml NOTES OF FETING of the ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE Y/ednescay, September 15, 1971 at 9:00 A.M. at the INSTITUTE OFFICE, 370 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK., NEW YORK ?.gf.3ERS PRESENT E. P. Stef1 J. C. Henning E. H. Feiere jend VY. B. Reitze U. G. Jacko (for W. Spurgeon) J. 8. Graham Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Firestone Tire & Rubber Company World Bestos Division Abex Corporation American Brakeblok Division Johns-Manville Corporation ' Environmental Control Systems Division Bendix Corporation dendix Research. Laboratories Carlisle Corporation Molded Materials Division OTHERS PRESENT Representing the Asbestos Information Association, N.A., were the following: ~a^Rvines Secretary of A. I.A. Johns-Manville Corporation J. Callaghan Retained by A.I.A. Hill & Knowlton, Inc., Public Relations Counsel For the Institute: E. Drislane * Executive Secretary Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Dr. Stefl, Chairman, called the meetii)g to order. Dr. Stefl discussed the reasons for forming the Committee and the background for this first meeting. It was stated that because of the addition of asbestos as a target for environmentalists, and the fact that state and federal regulations are being proposed for asbestos control, that it was in the best interest for the variour asbestos users to be current on proposed regulations. Further, this committee within the Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc., could present the brake lining (and clutch facing) manufacturers1 views to both the Asbestos Information Association of North America and to the various regulatory agencies. Another objective of this Committee would be to keep the members of the Institute informed as to the status of regulations concerning asbestos both in-plant and in the general environment, and to advise on the methods of measuring these asbestos concentrations in the environment. . AS5E3TQS I -.FORMATION ASSOCIATION. . A. Dr. Stefl discussed the problems that have arisen for asbestos products and asbestos users, where perhaps the best example is local legislation where the spray coating of asbestos in construction has been banned. A group of eight companies in asbestos mining and processing joined to form the Asbestos Information Association of North America. There are now nine members. Minutes of Meeting Asbestos Study Committee -2- September 15, 1971 Two of the members of the A.I.A. are also members of the F.M.S.I.: Raybestos-- Manhattan, i nc., and Johns-Manvi1le Corp. Creation of an Asbestos Study Committee within the Friction Materials Standards Institute was considered desirable by some of the A.'i.A. members so that a working group in a particular area (brake linings and clutch facings) could give some input to the A.I.A. for their particular problems. Dr. Stefl discussed briefly two different areas that are of concern: Enviroranental-- Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards and the. proposed Illinois law that would prohibit the use of asbestos in brake lining of vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1975, and sold for use in Illinois. Mr. W. Raines then presented a slide program with an outline of the private and fed-' eral agencies *ho will be involved in environmental studies and rule making that will affect asbestos.' ' HiE.W. - Occupational Safety & Health - (the work'area) ' E.P.A. - Air Pollution (emission - general environment) . . . - Nat'I Academy of Sciences (Doctors .study to guide E.P.A.) ' " . Variour Private Qeeerrh Institutes- (S'uHie based cn Eedr-nl grants) Mr. Raines then discussed the public's impressions concerning asbestos and the A.I.A.'s analysis of these impressions. This discussion was general concerning asbestos, and not aimed at the friction materials business. ILLINOIS POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ' Mr. Callaghan read from a prepared 4 page write-up some background on the Illinois Pollution Control Board - its organization, personnel, financing and operations. Mr. Callaghan distributed copies of this write-up to all committee members. He particularly pointed out that with the Illinois proposed legislation, that this is the first time that brake lining as such has come under the legislative spotlight in the movements for asbestos particulate control. LITERATURE CONCERNING ASBESTOS Dr. Stefl discussed and distributed literature compiled by Mr. Callaghan concerning asbestos in brake lining: Author Publication Bentley, H. L. "Control of the Use of Asbestos - Containing Friction Materials." Hatch, D. "Possible Alternatives to Asbestos as a Friction Material." Hickish, D. E. Knight, K. L. "Exposure to Asbestos During Brake Ma intenance." Knight, K. L. Hickish, D. E. "Investigations into Alternative Forms of Control for Dust Generated During the Cleaning of Brake Assemblies and Drums. Lee, G. L. "Removing Dusts from Brake Assemblies During Vehicle Servic ing - Alternative Cleaning Methods." Lynch, J. R. "Brake Lining Decomposition Products." Minutes of Meetino Asbestos Studv Commit! ee . -3- ) September 15, 1971 Author Publicaticn Roach, S. A. "Hygiene Standards for Asbestos." Snither, tl. J. "Asbestos and Asbestos is." ^National Inventory of Sources and Emissions: Cadmium, / Nickel, and Asbestos - 1968. Asbestos, Section III," Is. / * VEHICULAR TESTS FOR ASBESTOS EMISSIONS Dr. Jacko advised that Bendix Research Laboratories are under contract to the t.P.A. to test and measure asbestos emission from brake linings. Part of the project in cludes emissions from clutch facings. This is part of a study of non-engine vehicle emissions - primarily rubber from tires and particulates (primarily asbestos) from brake linings. Bendix is working with Dr. Somers of the E.P.A. in Ann Arbor. It is planned to make a draft report on this work in April 1972, with a final report due in June 1972. AT-3ESTQS f'QNtTQRiNG PROCEDURES In order for brake lining (and clutch facing) manufacturers, to be able to measure the asbestos concentration in the environment, Mr. Reitze will have some data pre pared on monitoring equipment and techniques. This will be distributed to the gen eral membership. FUNCTION OF ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE It was stated that the committee was of value to the friction material industry if for no other reason than it could gather and disseminate to its members information about pending regulations concerning asbestos in the work place (occupational) and in the general environment (particulate emission). Beyond that, it was felt that the Conmittee could draft comments relative to proposed regulations concerning asbestos and the brake lining industry in defense of reasor>- ableness in the regulations. . NAME. POSITION. ADDRESS. OF COMMITTEE METERS Dr. Eugene P. Stefl, Administrative Assistant to President Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. 205 Middle Street Bridgeport, Connecticut 06603. (203) 367-8661 !.'.r. James C. Henning, Manager, Technical Research vi'orld 3estos Company, Division of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company New Castle, Indiana 47362 (317) 529-4790 Mr. Eric H. Feierabend, Manager of Manufacturing American Brakeblok Division Abex Corporation 17 inches ter, Va. 22601 (703) 662-3871 Minuses of Meeting Asbestos Study Committee -4- September 15, 1971 NAME. POSITION. ADLESS. OF COfJ?.NTTEE MEMBERS (Con't) Mr. .i'illiani 3. Reitzs, ' Business Mgr. - Industrial Hygiene Engineering Services Johns-Manvilla Corporation Research and Engineering Center Manville, N. J. 08835 (201) 722-9000 (Note: Mr. Reitre is on the way to J-M's new Hdqtrs. in Denver, Colorado.) Dr. William Spurgeon, Manager - Materials and Processes Dept. . Bendix Research Laboratories The Bendix Corporation Bendix Center ' Southfield, Michigan 48075 (313) 352-7630 Mr. James B. Graham, Jr., Plant Manager Molded Materials Division Carlisle Corporation Ridgway, Pa. 15853 (814) 773-3187 . ******* Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: To adjourn. Adjourned at 2:00 P. M. E. W. Dr islane Executive Secretary