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Washington. DC 20004 20i737^330 03DG Organization Resources Counselors* he January 13* 1987 Memorandum To: ORC Occupational Safety and Health Group ORC Occupational Safety and Health Physicians Group ORC Occupational Safety and Health Lawyers Group From: Darrell X. Mattheis Subject: Changes in Medical Surveillance Requirements Under the New OSHA Asbestos Standards. As of December 31* 1986 it is no longer necessary to continue on medical surveillance* an employee who has been exposed to asbestos fibers above the action level if that individual is no longer exposed. This determination* subject to some restrictions was made as a result of a letter to OSHA requesting clarification of the issue. We have attached the letter to OSHA to clarify their response. DKM/bd/25 I