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`N s. 7~C'/2C -> THE BABCOCK'i WILCOX COMPANV POWER GENERATION GROUP To From ' Oust. R. N. TCENCW - NP3D COMPONENT ENGINSERHG - LYNCI-3URG L. E. SPRY - NED ENG. ECIEIICAL SERVICES - BARBERTON J. L. PENROD - MATERIAL & INVESTOR* CONTROL NXLEAR EQUIPMENT DIVISION - EAB3SRT0N 2-3-13 u * File No. Of Ref.. 80S 66 3--6 Subj. HAZARDOUS AS2ZSTC6 MATERIAL Thii uttir to cover on* eu(te<r no onv only. Date FEBEQAKY 27, 1979 Reference: J.A. .Svaino's memorandum to A. T. Despres dated '1/18/79, same subject You advised in January 1979 the only asbestos materials used for Commercial Nuclear application vas in flexatallic gaskets; and, Navy Nuclear application was limited to flexatallic and cranite gaskets. The serious problems that are associated with the use, storage and handling cf asbestos bearing materials makes It imperative that every effort be made to eliminate these materials, wherever possible, from B&tf works. Therefore, v ask if all asbestes bearing material can be eliminated from all Nuclear contracts; if net, we will need the following information: 1. The specific application and/or use of the material in the different types cf contracts. 2. A complete description cf the materials and whether the asbestos contained is woven or compressed. 3. The normal quantities used per unit. 4. Any work dene to or with the material at 33W; i.e., cutting, trimming, packing, et:. (this is very important). Effective immediately, Engineering is requested to setup controls to assure that any new materials containing asbestos are not introduced into the Navy and Comercial Nuclear systems without prior approval of NED M&IC and the Barberton Safety Office. May we have your reply to the above by March 9, 1979. b.ir A. T. Despres I. K. Kabcth ^ K. McCollum J. A. Svaino file y y- J. ? J, L. Penrod "Committed to Excellence " WtlY OFFICE FEB 2 8 IP'S C C 3137