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t ! 16. < ]n the discussion which followed, Dr. Lee B. Grant asked if chrysotile : < ' ' asbestos was soluble in acid and Dr. Gross replied affirmatively, indicating about 5% in 8 hours. Dr. deTreville inquired concerning the status of support which the U. S. Public Health Service has developed through congressional appropria tion. Dr. Cralley indicated that the present budget was very minimal but there was hopeful indication that increased support in the future would permit research of a higher level of effort. Dr. deTreville asked concerning the status of the extension of the IHF's five-year epidemiological study reported by Braun and Truan in 1958, Dr. Wright said this was one of the areas under consideration within QAMA. * In answer to Dr. deTreville1 s question regarding possible areas of IHF-QAMA coordination. Dr. Wright indicated that he would certainly be interested in assistance in funding any projects recommended by the Scientific Council which could not be funded by the Administrative Council of QAMA, There being no further discussion. Dr. deTreville indicated that a report of the minutes of this session would be prepared. There was no objection or further discussion and the Chairman asked Dr. deTreville to perform such follow-up as seemed appropriate to carry out the intent of the meeting, as previously Btated in the purpose. Note: At a meeting of the Foundation's Board of Trustees on October 18, 1966, approval was given to publish these minutes for the benefit of the Founda tion's membership and that an information copy be sent to the U, S. Public 'Health'Service Surgeon'General.