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Johns-Manville Sales Corporation Ken-Caryl Ranch Denver, Colorado 80217 (303) 979-1000 April 19, 1979 Mr. Ed Drislane Friction Materials Standards Bergen Mall Office Center E-210, Route #4 Paramus, N.J. 07652 Institute Dear Ed: Confirming our telephone conversation of April 17, we have been advised by the EPA Office of Toxic Substances that they are planning to undertake a voluntary action program for asbestos containing brake linings similar to the program they have developed for school ceilings. The purpose of the program would be to educate consumers and garage employees with regard to appropriate work practices. EPA feels they have an obligation to develop this program based on data they received which indicates that approximately 30% of all brake linings are installed by "do-it-yourselfers". We have provided them with a copy of the FMSI Work Practices Guide, however, I feel it might be worthwhile for FMSI to communicate directly with EPA and advise them of other pro grams that you have undertaken to disseminate information on proper work practices (i.e. articles in trade journals, inserts on work practices in cartons, etc.). If you decide to provide this information to EPA, it should be directed to Mr. John DeKaney, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Chemical Control within EPA's Office of Toxic Substances in Washington. I have also dis cussed with our Washington office, the subject of the inclusio n of friction materials as a Class I product in the appendix of the industry draft copy of an "Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act". The appendix as shown in the AIA memo of April 11 was only a preliminary list, and taken from the original Fenwick bill. The only reason friction materials were included in the list was that there was no one from the indust ry present to defend the product and provide the necessary r easons for excluding them from the Class I category. It s hould be noted that this list is only a preliminar y list and can ve ry easily be changed. FMSI 06956 <*) JJ April 19, 1979 Mr. Ed Drislane Page two John Autry, our Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs in Washington, indicated he would be glad to discuss the subject with you so that he can be better prepared to defend the recommended classification of the products as this legis lation develops. You can contact John in Washington at (202) 785-4940. Also as Mr. Bob ing the stated in Bob Pigg's memo, you should Emerton of the Jim Walter Corporation comments on the Appendix list. contact who is collect We will keep you advised of any progress in both of these areas. Yours very truly, Market Manager Asbestos Fiber JFR:mh FMSI 06957