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(, o ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. 1976 WINTER MEETING February 6, 1S76 Sheraton National Motor Hotel/ Arlington, Virginia LIS? OF DELEGATES AIIATZX CORPORATION 17. Maaskant J. L. Rainey M. J. Scanlan E. H. Waltor ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. W. B. R. Callan P. E. Leclerc ATLAS TEXTILE COMPANY W. H. Johnston 3ELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. J. IU Leblond W. H. Smith CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILL3 CO. LTD. E. M. Hay J. P. Power GARLOCX INC. S. G. Dixit A. Kuzmuk RAYEESTGS-HANHATTAN, C. D. Colson J. W. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy W. Krucke R, O. Moebius 14. Q. Scowcroft INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Eratt D. E. Childers J. 17. Echerd L. E. Moody TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson ' s, ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. W B. Alcorn, Jr., Esg., ATI Legal Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft NIPPON AS3ESTOS CO. LTD. Y. Sato S. Shima D. M. Fagan, ATI Executive Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 197G Winter Meeting was 28 peoples 26 members, 1 legal counsel, and 1 secretary -- representative of 10 member companies, plus ATI. MINUTES 1* The 1976 Winter General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., was called to order by President A. Kuzmuic at Is 15 p.n., Febru .0ary c 1975, at the Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. MORE., PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT \xW -ooa-ifc'i Pegs 2 - ATI INC. 19?L^Ninter locating - 2/5/7S J 2. President Kuzmuk welcomed all members to the meeting and asked each member to rise and give his name and company affiliation. The complete list of delegates appears on page 1 of these Minutes. Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, Tt was moved by S. G. Di::it, seconded by L. E. Moody, and unanimous ly approved, to dispense with the reading of sane. 4. In the absence of Treasurer Scanlan, a report on the financial status of the Corporation v/as presented by President Kusmuk. On September 1, 1975, the balance on hand v/as $8,599.21. Added to this figure were total receipts of $11,034.49, the most notable being $9,750.00 from Members' dues and $748.90 from sales of the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd edition. Total expenditures were $5,031.99, leaving a cash balance at the end of December of $13,651.71. Taking into account knov/n assets and liabilities, the total net worth of the Corporation at December 31/ 1975, amounted to $15,256.32. The entire Report of Funds, which will be filed for audit, is attached to these Minutes as Attachment I, j>. The Fiber Producers' Report v/as presented by P. E. Leclerc. To tal shipments for 1975 of asbestos by member companies of the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association show a decline of 42.5/. from 1974. For Group 3 grades, the decline v/as 39%. At year-end, inventories of Group 3 grades were 65% lower than a year ago. The 7-month.strike at the Quebec asbestos mines is partially responsible for the de crease. The supply situation of the longer spinning grades is tight. Demand and supply of the regular spinning grades appear to be in balance. See Attachment II for the Fiber Producers* Report in its entirety. j5. Technical Committee Member J. W. Eav/kins reported that his group met February 5 and 6 to review several ASTT-i Standards and a Military Specification. ... Mr. Hawkins announced that the Technical Commit tee, which had 3 members about 5 years ago, has been reduced to 3 members. Additional members are needed in order to have an active, on-going group. The Committee is suggesting that representatives be sent from Johns-Manville Corporation and Garlock Inc. Others that can give technical assistance are requested to volunteer. ... It v/as advised that the ATI Technical Committee and ASTM Sub-Comcnittee D13.14 were one in the same with the exception of P. O. Nicodemus who serves as Chairman of D13.14 and as liaison between ASTM and ATI. Mr. Uicodenus is in ill health and is not in position to travel, but he has agreed to continue with these responsibilities for the time being. Whan the time comes that ho becomes unable to be active, the ATI Technical Committee has decided that the Chairman of both the ASTI! and the ATI Committees should bo the same person -- rotating at two-year intervals. See Attachment III for the complete Technical Committee Rcoort. Page 3 - ATI INC, 1975 Winter Meeting - 2/6/76 7. in the absence of Chairman R, A. ICuntze, a report on the activi ties of the Fiber Research & Tasting Subcommittee was given by D. E. Childers. A comparison test is underway on dust counting, using the membrane filter method. Test results thus far indicate the labora tories involved did not use the same counting procedure. Therefore, a second Round-Robin test will be run and it will be emphasized that all those participating should use the CSKA method of counting. See Attachment IV for the entire Fiber Research & Tasting Subcommittee Report. 3m Chairman L. E. Moody advised that the special Environmental Task Group met on February 4-5 to carry out the project assigned to it by the ATI Board of Governors -- which was to define each piece of asbestos textile manufacturing equipment? to determine how an asbes tos fiber becomes airborne at each location; to describe the current means to capture and control airborne asbestos fiber; and to report on the effectiveness of the present controls. Chairman Moody will shortly issue a report to the Secretary on the findings of the Task Group. The Report, in turn, will be submitted to the Board of Gov ernors. Ultimately, the information will become a part of the ATI Position Paper which will serve as the Institute1s comments to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the proposal to revise the "Asbestos Standard." As reported by Chairman Moody,* the Environmental Committee met on February S during which it received a presentation and demonstration by Mr. Robert S. Magdelain on Nilfisk vacuum cleaning equipment. Secondly, a discussion was held on the events of the meeting hold on February 4 by the Asbestos Information Association/North America re the Industry Response it is preparing to the proposed revision of the "Asbestos Standard." Lastly, the Committee reviewed several sections of the afore-mentioned Standard, specifically those relat ing to recordkeeping, facility requirements such as showers, regu lated areas, and mechanical ventilation systems. See Attachment V for the entire Environmental Cor.rnitteo Report. IQ. President ICuzmuI: advised that the Secretary would soon bo sending response forms to all member companies, requesting them to indicate their acceptance or non-acccptanco of the now membership structure which becomes effective September 1, 1976, and which was fully de fined in the Minutes of the 1975 Annual General Mooting of ATI, Inc., in paragraphs 11 and 12 on page 4*. It was reiterated that the Institute is opening its membership to a greater number of companies no they may become Regular Members and serve on the Board of Gover nors. The purpose of the mailing piece is to enable the Board to determine who will become Regular Members at th of the ne::t fiscal year. President Itizmuk requested all member companies to more...... O' Page 4 -- ATI INC, 1976 Winter Mooting - 2/6/75 J xespond promptly so all of tho data will bo available to the Board at its Mooting on June 3, 1973. 11. It was regrettably announced by President ICuzmuh that as a result of a corporate decision. Uniroyal, Inc., had resigned as a Member of the ATI. He stated the Board had accepted tho resignation with a great deal of regret as the various representatives of Uniroyal had been a great asset to the Institute over the years, having performed effectively in its many activities, both administratively and at Committee level. T2.Because of Uniroyal's resignation from the Institute, vacancies were created in the Office of Vice-President and in the Chairmanship of the Technical Cornrr.ittee. President Kuzm.uh announced that through the remainder of this fiscal year and until the 1976 Annual Meeting, Treasurer Scanlan will take on the additional duties of VicePresident of the Institute, W. liaashant will serve as Acting Chair man of the ATI Technical Committee. l: .President IJuzmuh informed the membership that the dates of the n. ;ct General Meeting of ATI, Inc., remained at June 3-4, 1976, although the site had been changed to Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. Tho : ,ovo was made in the interest of economy whan it was learned that Twin Bridges Marriott in Arlington (the previously-scheduled sit a) had established new prices for meeting space that seemed exorbitant and an unnecessary eiponsc. 14.It was reported by President Kusmuk that the ATI Position Paper had been reviewed at this meeting. It is about ready for final draft form and should bo completed and approved by the Board for submission to OCHA by the deadline which presently is April 9, 1976. Tho ATI Position Paper will incorporate the outcome of discus sions at the special mooting hold by tho Institute on November 13, 1975; data received and compiled following that meeting; and the .findings of the Environmental Tash Group (referred to in paragraph 8 of those Minutes). It will be concerned specifically with the posi tion of the asbestos textile manufacturing industry in the U.S. In addition, ATI is coordinating with AIA/IIY in its project tev/ard pre paring and submitting a total Asbestos Industry Response to OCHA. 15.There being no further business to be brought before the membership, it was moved by P. E. Loclorc and seconded by C. A. Kennedy that the meeting bo adjourned. Tho motion \/as carried and the meet ing adjourned at 2:00 p.n. Respectfully submitted. LJeUo Doris M. ?agan, 0 Executive Secretary ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITo-fE, INC. Fiscal Year-ending August 31, 1976 Report of Funds Period: September 1, 1975, thru December 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account Less Litigation Defense Fund . , $ 700.48 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,083.93 TOTAL ON HAND -- September 1, 1975 .................................. RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Lues Interest on Savings ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement Reimbursement from Litigation Defense Fund/Supplies $ TOTAL RECEIPTS .............................................................................. 46.65 748.90 9,750.00 388.93 112.00 38.01 DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services & Expenses Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage Postage--Test Manual Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso/1974-75 Booklet Sale Refunds Inc. $ TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS .................................................................... BALANCE ON HAND - December 31, 1975 . ... . 1,154.01 356.35 871.00 46.49 2,016.65 267.79 234.Q5 391.26 139.50 80.04 165.00 300.00 9.25 BALANCE ON HAND - December 31, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account $ 1,583.08 12,068.30 .33 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS - December 31, 1975 . ASSETS TVS OF December 31, 1975: Total Funds As Listed Above ...................................................... $ 13,651.71 Accounts Receivable -- Members' Dues .................................. 1,875.00 Charged Expenses ......................... 24.72 Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value .................................. 1.00 TOTAL ASSETS ..................................................................... LIABILITIES AS OF December 31, 1975: .Accrued Taxes ....................................................................................... $ TOTAL LIABILITIES ........................................................... 296.11 TOTAL NET WORTH AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1975 $ 8,599.21 + 11,084.49 $ 19,683.70 6,031.99 $ 13,651.71 $ 13,651.71 $ 15,552.43 - 296.11 $ 15,256.32 Attachment I i) Fisaa p?.oDucms* import _> Presented by Paul E. Declare, Salas Director, Asbestos Corporation Ltd.t at the 1976 Winter General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia -- February 6, 1975_____________________________________________________________________ Total shipments of the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association member companies for 1975 show a decline of 42,5% from 1974. For group 3, the decline was 69%. The seven-months* strike in the Thetford3lack Dake-East 3rouchton area is partially responsible for this drop. At the end of 1975 the combined inventory of the QAMA members was the lowest ever; the stocks on hand of group 3 grades were 55% lower than they were the previous year; total stocks wore 59% lower as well -- and I should add that 50% of the inventor^ was made up ox group 7 grades. The supply situation of the longer spinning grades such as 3F, Gassier AAA and Cassiar AA is rather tight. The demand and supply of the regular spinning grades appear to be in balance at this time. Grades in groups 4, 5 and 6 arc very much in demand, and definitely in short supply. The demand for grades in group 7 continues to bo good, particularly in the "open typo" grades. Attachment II O) TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE * INC. February 5-6, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE* Amatex Corporation -- W. Maaskant, Acting Chairman Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc, -- J, W. Hawkins Southern Asbestos Company ~ D, E, Childers; J, W. Echord 1, ASTM D-1113--Magnetic Rating -- Editorial changes approved by letter of ballot and will be incorporated in next annual issue, 2, ASTM D-315--Asbestos Tape, Woven and ASTM D-1571--Asbestos Cloth, Woven -- Proposed statement on precision and accuracy being sent out for review; upon return, comments will be analyzed and pro posed statements will be submitted for letter of ballot, 3, ASTM D-1913-72--Asbestos Content -- This method is neset on the agenda for revision. At this time, no editorial changes are suggested. Am ASTI I/ATI relationship was discussed and, in view of the retire ment from General Electric of Mr, P, O, Nicodemus, Chairman of ASTM Sub-Committee D13.14 on Asbestos, it was decided to await the outcome of the June 1976 ATI meeting as to what stops to take in the future. Since Mr, 3arnwell of Uniroyal, Inc,, no longer is active due to the resignation of Uniroyal from ATI, Mr, W, Maaskant will act as Chairman of the ATI Committee until the June meeting. It v/as unanimously agreed to request Mr, Nicodemus to stay on as Chairman of ASTM D13.14, 5, Specification MIL-1-15349--Thermal Insulation Tape -- The con tents of Table II wore questioned. Tie nominal weight in tho Table was rocommended to be changed to minimum weight. RaybestosUonhottan and Southern Asbestos will consult with each other and, . if needed, will propose the change as followss 3,6,3 - Change 55/ to 7054 and also, as stated above, tho v/eight in Table II from nominal to minimum; In tho event Raybestos-Manhattan and Southern Asbestos decide that a change is definitely necessary, either Mr, Hawkins or Mr. Echord will write to NAV3EC in Eyattsville, Maryland. more. . . . . Attachment Ill/pago 1 of 2 oJ Pago 2 -- ATI, Inc., Technical Committee Report - 2/5-6/76 6, Technical Committee Membership -- Duo to tho low participation in this Committee, it v/as requested v/hile tho President of ATI, fir. A. Kuzmuk, and tho Secrotary, 11s. D. 13. Pagan, wore present, to extend the Committee by adding at least ono permanent member from Garlock Inc. and frera Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. Mr. ICuzm.uk promised to look into tho natter concerning Garlode and Mr. J. P. Pov;er i7i.ll check with C. J-M. Ms. Fagan will foiler./ through. 7. Specification HH-T-1732--Asbestos Tape -- This Specification is superseding tho former" Standard MIIr-T--1117A. Members of the Committee found that Government Procurement Agencies are still making reference to tho old Specification. Due to the uncertain ty as to whether or not the Government will discontinue the use of asbestos products, it was suggested to not recommend changes in either Specification. C. ASTM D-299--Yam -- When next up for revision by ASTTi Sub committee D13.14, it should be determined what type of change is advisable to Section 10--Yarn Number. The weight of plied yam calculation is not clear. Also, a plied yam tolerance for weight should be added under paragraph 7.1.1. $. The next meeting will be held Ju ne 3-4, 1976, at Stouffar's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. Respectfully submitted, T-7. Maaskant, Acting Chairman Attachment III/oace 2 of 2 OJ FIBER RESEARCH & TESTING SUBCG-JilTTES REPORT ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. February 5-5. 1976 Sheraton national Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Asbestos Corporation Ltd. -- W. 3. R. Callan Bell Asbestos Minos Ltd. -- W. E. Smith Southern Asbestos Company -- D. E. Childers 1. The Chairmen, Dr. : A. I&intze, could not bo present, thus he ashed D. E. Childo: to report on the activites' of the group. At the last nesting, it vras decided to run a comparison test on dust counting using the Membrane Filter .Method, The participants were instructed to use the same counting procedure. However, test results received from three laboratories indicated the same counting procedure was not used. In one instance, the fiber count between laboratories ranged from 5.3 to 2,5 'ibers/cc, and in another instance the counts ranged from 16.7 to 4.8 fibers/cc. 3. It was decided to begin another Round-Robin test. In the test, it will be emphasized that everyone use the OSIIA method (NICSH, August 1972). Mr. Childers will prepare now samples for the new test. A copy of the OSHA procedure will be sent to all partici pants. Each laboratory should count the same slides and send them to the ne::t person in the same order cs listed below. * Please send all test results to Dr. R. A. Kuntzc. D. s. Childors R. A. I'untzo G. F. A. BrinZ: 27. H. Smith J. P. Urcnski C. Ti* Sti^fkcn 23. Lincoln Respectfully submitted, D. E. Childers, Acting Chairman Attachment IV OJ Enyiaoa-rgHgaL ccsuttee repost AS3EST03 TEXTILE INSTITUTE. INC. February 4-6, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel# Arlington# Virginia X IN ATTENDANCE; Amatex Corporation --- W* Maas?rant; H* H. Walter Atlas Textile Company -- W. H* Johnston Canadian Johns-Manville Co* Ltd* -- H* M* Hay; J* P* Power Kirlock Inc* -- S* G* Dixit; A* Kuzmuk Nippon Asbestos Co* Ltd. -- Y* Sato; S* Shiiaa Daybestoo-Iianhattan# Inc, --- J* W. Eawkinsj C. A. Kennedy X7. Kruckc; R* O. Moebius; M Q, Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Corrpany -- J. W. Echerd; L* E. Moody Wednesday# February 4# 1975 -- A short evening session was held to describe the project assigned to a Task Group of the Committee -- "to define# by each piece of manufacturing equipment used in the processing of asbestos tex tiles# how asbestos fibers become airborne# how airborne fiber is captured or controlled to dust collection and hew effectively presently controlled," Attended by S* G, Dixit# D* M* Fagan# H, K* Hay# C, A, Kennedy# V7 Krucke# A. Kuzrnuk# L, E. Moody# J. P. Power and H. H, Walter* Thursday# February 5# 197 S --- The Task Group net from G:30 a,m. through 2:00 p.m. A discus sion of machinery used and means of airborne asbestos fiber capture and control utilized the entire period, A separate re port will bo submitted. Friday# February S# 1976 -- I A meeting of tho full Environmental Committee was held. The following items made up tho mooting agenda. a) Presentation and demonstration of Nilfis.; vacuum cleaning equipment vas given by R* S. Magdolain of Nilfisl: of America# Inc. The program included new# morc-c ffioicnt air-filtering ( means# and ways of attaining larger quantities or volume per dump cycle. w # Attachment V/oacro 1 of 2 Page 2 - ATI, IInncc, ., Environmental Committee Ileport - 2/4-6/76 b) Discussion of the AIA/HI'*. Mooting hold on February a concern ing the proposed "Asbestos Standard#" c) brief review of parts of the proposed Standard (other than the 0.5-fiber portion) such as recordkeeping, sanitary facili ties requirements, regulated areas and mechanical ventilation systems. P.ospectfully submitted. L. E. Iioody, Chairman