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v-aicno;: :iA7iaiAL5 stacsjar ihstitutt, i:?c. c. 210 route *\j. 07552 ;:i:aiTHS or of the BOASS or DIRECTORS Tuesday, June 17, 1975, at 3:30 AM. at Innisbroofc, Tarpon Springs, Florida DIRECTORS FRTSE37 J. tf. Greenen 7. E. 'iessier Sinot, Vice-President -T. ii. Iloalli 2. R. 2ac.baria5 S. S. Com.-ay J. Z. Class nsrerr'!' 7. i. G&tlte, President A. A. tens, Treasurer C- V. Drisisae, Secretary R. ?. Goman, Counsel co:i:itttt ckaifhai: preset E. ITelsen (Brake Terf ernanca) -iareoont Cotporetion Seadix Corporation Brasgbestos iiaaufsecuring Ccrp. Rayl^sc-j-:i'^ratCaa la** Carlisle Corporation Abex Corporation . S. I*. Vellsso Corporation Cache Corporation .%Iaraenr Corporation Friction Materials Standards Institute Clapp c Cisenberft Abo: Corporation :v. -017. President, Federation o European llar.uraecurers of Friction Materials (FtZTH) ec the Heating. to order at 2:30 A.11. op previous v.zz~t.'Q Trs \Hr.uti r: tha Hooting held Hatch 13, 12 75 had Veen distributed. Ho earr* trims '/ere sue-as tod. *c?r notion duly made, seconded, a.nd unanimously "I;! 1* "3: That the Hi rules c: the Hsrc:. 13, 1??5 `lees tins be sc cert &i as -..Titter.. VV WV-06076 <-- -iinutea of the rustic*, i the Board oi Sirectors - 10 - June IT, t$?$ Upon, notion duly nada, sectided and utiacisously passed ic was r.SSW/S&i That the report ot the Duality Control Sub-Coraitcee be accepted as vriccas. asbestos $mvi co:::>TTg nrgpsT )ir. T>risl-aae read the report fox the Cheirnar., ttr. I. H. leaver. ?Xe to Exhibit 0. :ix. leaver's report expressed concern on the accusations chat have b against the industry coneralag the asbestos standards. 5e revised activities of rhe regulatory agencies over the past pear, rne lass &taphs in ?ir. leaver's report aroused sons controversy. One direct* that the last four paragraphs be deleted. There is a serious -question as to wether the OSUA 2 fiber per c 2 is to be effective July 1, 1976) con be net by ftictioo ew Sir. Weaver indicated in his report that Installers of friction esatr coning under the surveillance .of T>r, Seltkoff and other ptoponencs regulation. Several neabers brought up the point that even with t there is a exeat difficulty in getting labor to help in ccerpliane* it is written into the lav and instructions *tc placed in the worl working people do not cooperate. Counsel was questioned as to the contents of this report *?hete lit indicated that he did not see any justification for a change iu ' the regulatory agantlet. It was stated that this was .Ur- Weaver Legal Counsel stated that this is not a leral matter and does nc Institute. It was questioned whether sections of this report as it any way bars the Institute. Legal Counsel indicated that chf case. Upon cotton duly sads, seconded aud passed, with five sffirtaati ncs&tiva, it war r;2SvLVL3: To accept the report of the Asbestos Study Connicr** as written. At the Hatch 15, 1P75 re*rio-of the uosrd c5 Directors, the ' advised to contest tbs Asbestos In fo-ration Association UlA) discussing possible financial assistance to the Association:., vrete hr, Acrer.sss, Secretary of AIA after the rseetiar and ha raply. Is '/its *Aerer.ess ! reply he indicated his appreciation Ixecurivf Ccrctittee for chs offer by the Institute. Sot*ever fait the best vay to support the A*A was by individual nenbe :.*.e Aso&stcs .r.corsetion Association. r.e initested me for .verb ershio in the AIA, 'hr. Healit eta ted that the AIa ves of great help to our inf tha: r.aybestcs '-'as considering s survey on the btalth. bistc one c their plAts. They, eg an individual company '<ere far a son's?}* vbicb could b <s help to all industry. A'e Irr be better IS industry participated in the activities of tlAssociation to support similar types of t.'crh. La fait z.\: nesd the support of our members. '.'Xnuzes Cm che '.ieeiir.s' of the Eo&rd of Director* 11 Jute 17. 157 *:r. Drislar.e displavod sots potters that had been aesc b? V Asbestos ttfortacict Association. Tries posters had beet raced Tnese -posters had hints such -as "If you dot* t snoke nor, <Soo*t sneke cult." ar.d'Tecuun dusc spills--never dry sveep.' There * help deliver the '-ramir. to workers concern!a: the asbestos du point chat has been raised several tines is that che workers s' ct the stricutnsss cf the prcblen. These posters are as assis zfes&s% across. It *.?&s svczesze# that participation it the As .Usocistier as serbers would help friction aateria-ls t.aavifscci csbesecs probiess. The Secretary vat advised to send a copy o Vlr. *:er<sness iett :o the atrbarshin, indicative the ALVs invitation to have ch tiacica. At this point fTt fas stated that she Asbestos Study Ccnnitcsf resolution as follows: 'thee the Ccizalsxee requests guidance I-ireccors ccncnrainj the ?Tohlea of the evo Hastjcc liait o reliability of the rtcrhrane filter taschod for measurement of Asbestos Stucy Cosnistae see&xrs ware concerned that while-c technique Is the only sethod new available for aeasuris* sat ic Is e nos t unreliable tool for enforcement of the tv bi scar ror ruicsace for she Conrdttee one Director state1 te uto of this nothed or esiforcaswnt would not be' construct stir -jazters up rithout ?rovidins aa alternative. Sone rep tre receptive vhnra scissions are nade for improveaent. our Sirsscisfeetion ~ith the taecbranc filter oethei for ei considered &s a negative attitude. A Direr tar stated that the hygienists will use comon sens faliicilicy of the rarbrene filter technique. It is ffiirl industry a-d ".overnxar.t chat this technique is fallible, stressed concern ever the use of this as an endorcarent x :her eny Institute position should be expressed to TSI* c< uas felt that chess enforcing the OSH.*, relations a re svst a5u11s us ir.p this :s :h=icce - Ar this coir.; I sir. of the rT.TT indicated rba: :.'crV. h ccr.ce mir.? sar.rlirr'* tad countir.s- tic said chat his ashes c* 1'Andante ("rsr:s), had sn ayrpert vcr-uL ic tr.s rcrpltr.c end t:*:r.tir.r. traa. Berbers sxcharpe cliccr :crg "5 is *r-4ftir.y -ut a report cr this study. I: is no ether -.am? r: assuring the asbestos eoncencrscie ,,*S\ -.rill ;.rsy ^tth this net'sof regardless of any input * - . Heal11 preset:?; revig vhith had been shevn in /7- T: cr.titiLi 'Hiile: DusStandard '.'isca^eV Tr.is * < .*N T3A, sne "slihofi of s: '.'rrheri ir=i several vaa-s arc ciac reauitss i: rs rt'.m: rovf-&- cf cats ry Dc. isor.n -.ncitece: 1 firers/tt litcv: tl~h: r.st he satis factory. .r.e ten: 4*1:he;: end lr. ivir.seha *'** sho*.n is this filr.. Tr, ir.tercretaticn c: the statistics. It vas rcso-ronfsd Minutes of the Keetiag of the Board of Directors 12 June 17, 1975 the Secretary brought up for discussion the fact that a Congress-woman fxaa *<cw Jersey Clrs. Miliicent Fenwick) has proposed legislation for the sale of Corysotile asbestos from the national stockpile. Some individual asbestos users and the Asbestos Inform cion Association supported Uts, Fenwick in this legislation. The purpose of the legislation is to help industry reduce un employment brought on by the asbestos shortage. The number of tons that might be released is about 10,000. It is not felt that this is really significant but is any case its release cannot hurt. The Secretary vas directed to write a letter to Mrs. Fenwick in support of this legislation. ASliUAL MESTinO COMMITTEE llr, Drislane read the report for the Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, lie. Barton. See Exhibit 14. In summary, the report recommended a return to Innisbrook in June 1976, and if that was not satisfactory, the Fhoeaix-Scottsdale area. . *w Upon motion duly`made, seconded and unanimously passed ie was F.ESOLVED: That the report of the Annual Meeting Committee be accepted as written. HISTORICAL SALES REPORTING The Secretary reed a report on Historical Sales which is Exhibit 13. la essence, participation was good with IS of 19 members reporting. The resorting has been moved to a quarterly basis 'as of March 31, 1975. (This vas decided at the 3oard of Directors Meeting on Kerch 13, 1975). Immediately prior to the meeting, the accountants advised that the March 31 report was ready and wotold be distributed to the membership. At this point, the subject of listing those reporting in each category was brought up. At the present tine, the names of the companies reporting in at least one category are listed at the bottom of the report, and the number of companies (but not the names) reporting in each particular category also is listed, e,g., K number of members reported brake linings, t number of mothers reporced brake blocks, etc. It .had bees-suggested that the names of the -metiers reporting in each of chase categories also be listed, so that the composite sales figures in each category will be more meaningful. The objection to listing the members reporting in each category is chat the Institute must be careful if sales data is passed out to members. It Is apparent that if only D*o members were reporting in a category one member would know the quantities of the other reporting member. Ac a level of three reporting, one might get a oretty good handle. At four and above the data probably could not be broken ocr~ to individual members, less! Counsel was coeried concerning this problem. He indicated that there should be no problem if at least four were reporting tn tsch cr.tegcry. Upcm motion duly'made, seconded and unanimously passed it eras RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors recommends that''the Historical Sales .Report list the names of those reporting in each category when there are at least four reporting in that category. ^ 'liautes of the '^fletirp of the Soard of directors 1C - dune S7S c bhile ;3r. Sinon vaa su-yasting that ascicancntc should be aadc for the Airaco * drilled versions, Z-r. Ifcrlli did not concur. *Zr. */oalli stated that: (1) these ere not original eouicnent releases. (2) Further we have not indicated shoe drilling whether it wss drun or disc ir. the cast. (3) Further, if the Institute were to set up cutters based n Ainco's drilling patteras ve would be setting u Aiseo as a standard. Mr. Hoalli felt that if we were to take such 8ction, it would put Aicco Industries in a position above others who might decide on drilling for replacer?*nt market shoes. The Directors supported the Data Book and Technical Concittee position of not providing F11SI assignments to parts made by a replaceannt market supplier such as Aiaeo. The Institute arri^-xnts -'ill continue to Se basckl on criminal equipment releases. *#*** There beins; nc further business-trought the rttanr.<or. of the Board of Directors, upon notion duly cade, seconded and unanimously passed it was r^SOLvcD: To adjourn. Adjourned: 4:00 P. \i. . b. Drislano Secretary ( BOARD or DIP_CTOP>S Tuesday, June. 17, X97S, at S:30 A.li. at XtmisbrooK, Tarpon Springs, Florida DIRECTORS FFESEFT J. v:. Creenen ?. liessier' IT. Sinon, Tice-Fresident R, R. lloalii l, R. Zacharias S. S. Conway J, 2. CZect omezss Fpxssrr ( ?. T. Cache, President A. A. Laus, Treasurer 2. VT. Drislsne, Secretary R. ?. Cortin, Counsel '^HTT'F C;A!vt:: ?RS Z. Felsct (Drake Ferfornance) li&reaont Corporation aeodlx. Corpora* Srassbestos `Xanufacetting Corp. Sayc^scjj-TitahaJrtsa, Inc, Carlisle Corporation Abex Corporation S. It. Heilman Corporation GatUe Corporation Tlarenont Corporation Friction IMaterials Stanadards Institute Clapp & Cisenberg Abex Corporation J_ Z.2- . Federation o.f European t lanut securer o Friction Materials (FE71-) s, President, called the Tleetin to order at 2:30 A.IT. as r. i ' tizixths of fp.fviovS ;g acting held `larch 12, II;75 had been distributed. ;<o are su rested- Unor. notion duly nado, seconded, and unanimously C .at acce tes o it ter.. - 13, 1075 v.eetir-2 be roVSs r- *`Iinucs of the Ileetia*, of the Board of Directors - 10 - /Juae 17, 1975 Upon notion duly taade, seconded and unanimously passed It was RESOLVED: That Che report ot the Quality Control Sub-Cooaalttee be accepted as written. ASBESTOS STUDY COtlSITEE LEBOXT rir. Drislaae read the report for the Chairman, llr. I. H. Weaver. Please refer to Exhibit 9. *tc. leaver's report expressed concern on the accusations that have been pressed against the industry concerning the asbestos standards. Be reviewed some of the activities of the regulatory agencies over the past year. The^lest four-para graphs txrlJr; Weaver's report aroused sone controversy. One director suggested that; the*st four paragraphs be deleted. There is a serious question as to whether the OS1L\ 2 fiber per cc limit {vhich - is to be effective July l, 1976) can be net by friction material eanufacturexs. Hr. Weaver indicated in his report that installers of friction naterial are now cooing under the surveillance Dr. Selikoff and other proponents of stronger regulation. Several Betters brou#)t up the point that eveo with the regulations there is a great difficulty in getting labor to help in cotsplianca. Eve when it is written into the law and instructions are placed in the work place the working people do not cooperate. Counsel was questioned as to the contents of this report where Mr. Weaver indicated that he did not see any justification for a change in the attitude of the regulatory agencies. It was stated that this was Hr. Velvet's viewpoint, legal Counsel stated that this is not a legal matter and does not expose the Institute, It was questioned whether sections of this reoort^as vrietetjvcould in any way bars the Institute, legal Counsel indicated that this was not the case.. Vpon notion duly Bade, seconded and passed, with five affirmative and .070 negative, it was US5DIVED: To accept the report of the Asbestos Study Conaittee as written. At the :larch 12, 1575 .heetinr of the 2oard of directors k the Secretary was advfsdd to contact the Asbestos Informcion Association (ALA) with the idea of discussing possible financial assistance to the Association, !lr. Drislene wrote llr. 1 er.ess, Secretary of ALA after the meeting and had just received a reply. Ic 'At. Aerensss' reply he indicated his appreciation and that of his Executive Comic tee for the offer by the Institute, however, the Association celt the best way cc support the AIA was by individual members becoming, -members of the Asbestos Information Association. He indicated the "eneral fee structure for rerbershio in the ALA. *!r. :oalli scecpc chat the aIA was of ^reat help to our industry. He indicated that haybestes ?as considering a survey or. the health, hiszery of workers in one of their plants. They, as an individual company were sponsoring and paying for a survey which could be a help to all industry. lie indicated that it would be better if industry participated in the activities of the Asbestos Information Association te support similar types of work. He -elt that the Association die need the support of our members. >2'57 Anutas cf che lieatir.s' cf the Board of Directors --11 - June 17, 1975 *!r. Drislar.e displayed sons posters that had been sent by 'lr. Merciless of the ^ Asbestos laforaaticr Association. These posters had been received at lnnlsbrobk. These pesters had hints such as "If you don't srohe no** don't start. If you do sneke quit." and"'*ecuun dust spills--never dry sweep/' There were others to hsl? deliver- ehe**.-*rzing to workers concerning the asbestos dust problem, a point that has-bear, raised , several does is that the workers should he advised cf the seriousness cf the problem. These posters are an assist in getting this res sage across. It was suggested shat participation in the Asbestos Information Association as severs would help friction materials cianufacturers with the asbestos problem Toe Secretary '-&s advised to send a copy of Hr. 1 Sereness letter of June 12, 1975 to the re-bership, indicating the AlA's invitation to have then join their asso ciation. At this point ft vas stated chat the Asbestos Study Comic tee had passed a resolution as follows: `That the Ceanittee requests guidance froa the Board of Directors concerning the proaleta of the two fibeT/cc litsit and the lack of reliability of the nerftrane filter method for measurement ol fiber counts/' The Asbestos Stusy Committee nerhars ware concerned that while the ne.'tbrane filter technique is the only aethod new available for measuring asbestos concentrations it is a most unreliable tool for enforcement or the two fibers/ce limit. In searching for guidssce for the Cosaaitcee one Director stated that our objection to urss of this nethec for enforcement would not be constructive. It uouldijust stir -natters up without providing an alternative. Some regulatory authorities are receptive where suggestions are made for inrarovement. Simply indicating our dissatisfaction with the eethrane filter method for enforcement night be considered as a negative attitude. A Director stated that the hygienists -ill use comon sense and realize the fallibility of the reebrane filter technique. It is fairly well known in industry arc government tkzz this technique is fallible, i'hile the directors expressed cer.ccrr. over the use of this os an enforcement tool, they do nor feel that any Institute position should be expressed tc DSUA concerning its use. It was felt that those er.forcing the OSHA relations arc aware of the disparity in r as nits usir.t chit technique. \z this octet Vs. Jcin of *the ZV.Ti: indicated the: work had bean done in Europe ccr.ce mis* C'Srxpiir.; and counting. He said that his asbestos association Chatabre yr.ficslfc is V.Vciar.te (francs), had an e>rpc:t working for the association in tbs 5 amt line end ttur.tir.-. area. il*rbers exchange elites and see hov the counts tete cut. ti is vat tiny for a report on this study. It was suggested that there is no ether r.asns of measuring che asbestos concentration and it is most likely cv stay wit:: this method regardless of any input fren the Institute or 5 c: -IT a r.cvie which had been shcr.ro in Great Britain by Granada a - Dust--Standard / .stake? ' T:; is movie had interviews with . ft , ... .j- ii .. j.c chn ^ of T3A, and D , Selihoff of Mount Sinai. They discussed ; & cr. . several veera sro ths: result ec in. the 2 fibers/cc limit, cf data by Dr, isRiasokn cstec tc Dr. Selikoff that the i --_ -- -h: r.ct be satisfactory. Tr.e controversy between Dr. ,. -- ir.sohs T'as shown in this film. The argument centered on ir. rancrecs: : C & statistics. It ves rscorwrerided that the movie be shocn "iinytes of Che Maetin% of the Board of Birectors - XI - ' June 17, 1975 The Secretary brought up for discussion the fact that a Congresswoman frota et/ Jersey (2Jr#. .`Ulliceat Fenwick) has proposed legislation for the sale of . Cbrysotile asbestos from the national stockpile. Some individual asbestos users and the Asbestos Information Association supported Mrs. Fenwick in this legislation. The purpose of the legislation is to help Industry reduce us*eaploynent brought on by the asbestos shortage. The number of tens that might be released Is about 10,000. It is not felt chat this is really significant but in any case its release cannot hurt. The Secretary was directed to write a letter co lirs. Fenwick in support of this legislation. AISJUAL MESTIHG COMMITTEE `It. Drislane read the report for the Chairman of the Annual fleeting Committee, Mr. Barton. Svee Exhibit 14. In summary, the report recommended a return to Innisbrock in Jua 1976, and it that was not satisfactory, the Fboenix-Scottsdale area. ^ Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was EE50LVS?.* That the report of the Annual Meeting Committee be accepted as written. HISTORICAL SALES REPORTING The Secretary read a report on Historical Sales which is Exhibit 13. la essence, participation was good with 15 of 1$ members rporting,, The reporting has been moved to a quarterly basis as of Ilarch 31, 1975. (This was decided at the Board of Directors Meeting on Kaxch 13, 1975). Immediately prior to the meeting, the accountants advised that the 1larch 31 report was ready and would be distributed to the membership. Ac this point, the subject of listing those reporting in each category vas brought up. At the present time, the names of the companies reporting i at least one category are listed at the bottom of the report, and the nurber of companies (but not the names) reporting in each particular category also is listed, e.g., *5: number of members reported* brake linings, X number of acmbers reported brake blocks, etc. It had been suggested that the names of the menbers reporting ir. each of these categories also be listed, so that the composite sales figures in each category will be more meaningful. Hie objection to listing the members reporting in each category is that the Institute must be careful If sales data is passed out to members. It is apparent char if only o.'o -embers were reporting in a category one member would know the quantities of the other reporting member. At a level of three reporting, one might get a pretty good handle. At four and above the data probably could not be brokers oo-.>r. to individual members. Legal Counsel was queried concerning this problem, ite indicated ehac there should be no problem if at least four u-erc reporting in each category. Upon motion duly'made, seconded and unanimously passed it w r.EEDLVID; Thar the Board of Directors recosmends that''the Historical Sales Report list the names of those reporting in each category when there are at least: four reporting in that category. ?tioutes of the T^eciRr of Che Board of T>iraceore - 16 Jua /7,nS7S Uhile iir. Simon was suggesting chac ascisnncntc should bewade for the Airaco ' drilled versions, :tr. 7-orlli did not concur, Ibr. :*alli seated that: (l> these are not original equijr.cnt releaser.. (2) Further we have not indicated shoe drilling whether it was drua or disc in the past. <3) Further, if the Institute were to set up numbers based on Ainco's drilling patterns we would be setting up Aioco as a standard. Sir. tr-oalli felt that if we were to take such action, it would put Aicco Industries in a position above others who might decide on drilling for replacement market shoes. The Directors supported the Data Book and Technical Comaittee position of not providing, FHSI assignments to parts made by a replacement Barker supplier such as Ainco. The Institute cr pigments 'rill continue to Sc based on original equipment releases. u* ** * That* bein<; nc further husir.es::..brought to the rttensor, of'the Board of Directors, upon notion culy made, seconded and unanimously passed it was DES91VED: T &djourn* Adjourned: 4:00 P. A. 2. Drislsoe Secretary ANSWER; ANSWER; >20. F. Magnesia Insulation Ms No. ss Associat*cn* G. American Industrial Evgier.e Association; ANSWER: No. ANSWER: H. 3rake Lining Manufacturers Association; I. Brake Lining Manufacturer's Association. 2. The Bendix Corporation was a member from 1939 to 1949. 3. ALLIED-SIGNAL is unaware of any such documents. ANSWER; I. Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc.; 1. 588 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, Connecticut 3646S 2. 1949 to present. 3. ALLIED-SIGNAL employees may have received copies of minutes of meetings of the FMSI, if any were prepared. ANSWER: J. Asbestos Brake Lining Manufacturers Institute; No. ANSWER: K. No. Quebec Asbestos Mining Association; ANSWER: L. No. Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health of Quebec Asbestos Mining Association? ?/&**/. V* TELEPHONE (303) 358 OBflO t r 5 ( V . .., i You sotted earlier ::a: far.dix Corpora::: has been a member c : the rr:c::on Mace rials Standards 5 Institute since its founding shortly after World War ; ; II; is that correct? A. That'a correct, 3 i g, Co you know if there is any 3endi:< employee 50 who was involved ir. the preparation of the Friction ^ 1 Materials *cr.< Practices Guide that was published by the 52 ; i ( t 3 ii u! >s !6 j 1 ! '3 : . FMSI? A. I personally do not knew, sir. Q. Have ":u yourself ever attended any meetings of the FMSI "3 A. Ho, si o. To you receive information from them on a reg oiar ba-s i-s? A. Yes, s 20 7t :z c 23 24 :s * What t rec si ve fro m the T A. Their annual catalog of what part number fits wnat ven 4. W -- -- * 0. That ` s -Plain ff's Number One Is that the only thing- that you receive* JCO MARKET STREET HniPss-coHcn 3-0NEme* <S*W5 A . 7h a t * S CO r r s ,**r - ^ Have V o u mad e a r. v all of c i r. & r.y cf t hose th res f i a s avail *" Is :c the m s ^ ers of fms: or re mb e r s of any s ubeemn * --e ? r%\ Could you s tats at. V. quest* on sealr.. please? MS. 3S*:;sa: Why don't yo- read ; * 3 a ok, Mac 9 10 3 11! 12 i 13 !4 * J> 15 {Pencinq question was read MS. CO RMA.N: Wh a t do you near. available; sent them to them or told then about them or kept them in the office so as seme body came by here they could see them or wha t ? MS. BERNE?.: Any of those thtr.cs. THE WITNESS: Yes. 15 C. Which of those things? 17 A * I don't know. ia 0. H-ave you sent some of these articles to 19 members of the Institute? 20 A. Yes. 21 Q. Have you told the members about anv c: :r.e 22 articles without sender.s ccoies? ^ *> c 24 I don't recall. I don't believe so. // */ / /^it'