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FILENAME: Flintkote (FLK) DATE: 1968 Nov 15 DOC#: FLK057 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Meeting Minutes with Attendee List Quebec Asbestos Mining Association '/ v r*T*Md3 A M a r ^ * ^ ^ t<^>r*rr~vr niTicial Reporter Q uebec. A sbestos M in in g A sso ciatio n *3 CTtAKDC-Ai-iil CST -- SWTt 0 QOOfC < OUt Tilw>i JW-4751 November 15, 1968. Mr. W.U. Oughtred Mr. F.P. Smith Mr. K.V. Undell Mr. R.J. Merrill Mr. J.A. Main Mr. M. J. Mecsel Mr, R.S. Coleman Mr. P.A, Mever^ - Asbestos Corporation Limited .... Bell Asbestos Minas Limited - Canadien Johns-fflanville Co. Ltd. - Caray-Canadien Mines Limited - FlintRote Mines Limited - Lake Asbestos of Quebec Limited - National Asbeatos Mines Limited . - Nicolet Asbestos Mines Limited Mr. I. Sabourin Mr. Geo. Robinson - , , Counce 1 . . }QAMA - Treasurer - QAMA su>- METING 0r~ THC QUCBCC ASBESTOS WINING ASSOCIATION Oeer Sir: Please find attached / copy(ies) of minutes of the Special Meeting of the Quebec Asoestos Mining Association, held on Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st, 1968, at the Castle Harbour 8each.and Golf Club, .Bermuda...... %- c c V, \ 'V 'V v - /'' ': * .0 1" " :0 < ' ' / ' v .,V*>***.*,* . * k?*-- * % fvOfM SPECIAL MEETING castle: harbour beach and cole club.bcrmuoa SATURDAY e r p i r w o r n C i s t 19eo In addition to the members and guests present at the meeting of - i i :j -ws*'.*- Eriday, September 20th, Dr. Wright attended tha eating as Chair man of the Scientific Committee of the Institute of Occupational and Cnvironmsntal Health. The President, Mr. W,W. Oughtred turned the meeting over to the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Institute, who then called on Or. Wright to address the meeting. .vi* ' A' INSTITUTE Of OCCUPATIONAL ANO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Comments by Chairmen of Scientific Committee. In his general remarks, Dr. Wright pointed out that interest from the scientific world had grown since the last Special meeting in Grand 8ahama. During the next few months, for instance, four (i) full-scale meetings will be devoted to the biological effects of asbestos, with specific reference to mesothelioma. .1 .- .-..Ajneeting called by Dr, Paul Kotin ;week'"Of 'September`23rd in North Carolina on the.Establishing of a National Rogistry of Mesothelioma Caaaa, anrj making a full scale study of mesothelioma 2. A meeting to bs held in Crest Britain in the Soring of 1969, devoted to tha Biological Aspects of Mesothelioma. .../2 ^ 1 Hv c f I // I na ...... ....... 2. 3.- A meeting to be held in South Africa, by invitation only, sponsored by the Department of Minas, dealing with various kinds of pneumoconiosis. 4 t- A meeting to be hold in Tckyc to diacuaa maximum allowable concentration to which a person can be expoaod. Doctora Noro, Wright and Pelnar to participate in discussion on health effects Reviewoifngasbtehsetowso.rk of the Scientific Committee, the Chairman reported that'Dr,'McDonald wes slightly ahead of schedule in his epidemiological survey. A paper on oils and wax adsorbed in as bestos fibre which may cause cancer has been submitted for publi cation. During testing of international samples for oils and hydrocarbons it was found that such adsorption resulted from the containers of fibre. It was not shown, however, that the oils were carcinogenic; nevertheless, samples should be placed in metal containers. In his report "at the Dresden Meeting, Or. McDonald first confirmed earlier results obtained at Saranac, etc. on the gas function of the lung, the gradient of partial pressures between air end blood in the lung. Thus, a population could develop a greater resistan ce to fibres inhaled. Secondly, in connection with dust counts measurements, Dr. McDonald has developed a scale of exposures for various locations. Preliminary evidence would indicate that meso thelioma occurs in Canada according to density of population. i*-`. Tho study of Or..Uigliani la progressing! there is nothing,to report at this time. Ae to the project of Dr. Pernla, a progress report will be submitted later. Or. Noro'a research propoaal on Expoaure to Anthophyllite Asbestos is highly recommended, ths final decision being left with the Executive Committee. ....... J*rV.Vk'k.tw. 77773 c c - - `58KJ ....... . 1 . 3. Ths Scientific Committee has just completed b three (3) volume report. Volume 111 (three) contains published data which bear most strong ly upon tho four (<i) specific questions or areas established by the Scientific Committee and explained by Or. Wright`at tha Spe cial fleeting in Crand Bahama of March 29, 1968. (See minutes page 5.) Volume 11 (two) begins with an introduction setting forth the problem and essentials for a solution. Each of tha four major questions is presented as a section; in each case there is a list of research projecta being done and alao an analysis of the areas where informstion is needed. Volume 1 (one) is a digest oi volume 11. (two) emphasizing, areas where additional work must be stimulated and supported. An attempt is also being made to estimate the potential annual cost of such studies if and Midori rfli-hmmondad^ Dresden Mooting - Delegation from Russia and iron countries at tended the Baecing. The most provocative paper was presented by Dr. Newhouse of Great Britain. Dr. Newhouse gave an alarming report on mesothelioma based on heavily, moderately and lightly exposed sections of people to asbestos-"fibre.** Anunexpectedly high degree of cancer was found in heavily exposed people. There would appear, however, to be a tolerable degree of asbestos exposu re; the crux is what is moderate and light exposures. In the case of earlier reported neighbourhood exposures she concluded that such neighbourhood exposures must have been higher than in-plent exposures; dust could accumulate in houses of workers, if not pro perly cleaned and ventilated. was very little information onlenqth of exposure but a; great deal on aeverity. We now have some information from the shipyards in Grant 8ritain and U.S.A, Csncentrations of 0, 300, 3,000 fibrea per c.c. have bean encountered, where such should hsve been 2 and 12 fibroa per c.c. It would appear that insulation workers must .../4 The sticky note shown below was written by Barry Castleman and attached to the page immediately following this one along the right margin at the spot marked on the next page with an X * c c ! i i studies has obtained financial support from Unions and Industry. A Committee was formed of which Dr. Wright is a member. No I further work is recommended. ii Maximum Allowablo Concentrations of fibre - for some 20 years the i maximum allowable concentration inthe United States was 5,000,000 \ v parts per cu. ft. In great Britain the asbestos regulations refer to two standards. One apolioa to chryaotile, amosite and antho- iI / \ 3 is**' phyllite calling for a maximum of 2 fibres per c.c. If between 2 and 4 fibres per c.c., the inspector will visit the plant} between 4 and 10 the plant will be required to improve; in excess of 1 0 , it is a branch of regulations. The second one concerns crocidolite; packages must bear a label with a proper warning (maximum to be I 1/10 of above standards). i - Ii In U.S.A. there is no similar regulating body, but there is an Asso ciation of industrial hygienists which sets standards periodically. i It is indicated that a standard of 2 particles per c.c. was about to be proposed, but the Antigua Conferences having a bearing on the i decision (Drs. Crawley, Grown and Wright stongly objecting), such \I proposal was not adopted. It was agreed, however, that the old stan r i dard was inadequate. Accordingly, a new standard has been set at two millions particles per cu. ft. In the case of fibre count, this would mean 12 fibres per c.c. A particle so as to be considered a i fibre must be three(3) times longer than its diameter. (5 microns) i Over 50 microns, however, fibres are not counted. In answer to a i QU?Mnn {t. tuee nnj nturi nut that thp (mn) nnor duxfc cnuntnr dnps not collect:.fibreat H h e Bausch and tomb unit'countaHota 1 Vpa'rti'cl8s-?an not fibres. As a reault, the temporary level of 12 fibers per c.c. is unrealistic, because it.does not count the injurious material, namely aabestos fiber. In concluding, Dr. Wright at. ad that it ia not known today what asbaatoa do, and consequently one cannot evaluate that length or that lira which ahould be allowed, /c f c c 4 ; V.' '/ ... __t ......... I ! I- 5 5. Comments by Counse1 . The point has been reached where clouds are about to burst. Data is being accumulated around the world with the view of achieving preoarednasa for actual trial. Claims are mounting up but the esaantial facts are usually missed by both the claimants and the employers involved. Procedures should be systematically established and it should be advisable to have all claims and "to-be-1 nitiated" claima canalized with diligence through Coneral Manager's Office ao as to achieve constructive defense to such claims when defense is warranted. , .... ....---------------- \ yl .&?Tr<i It is fortunate that Dr. Wright is now sitting with Dr. Selikoff and others on a committee investigating the grouo of insulation workers. This is a very constructive development,apt to bring about among other things more moderation as to public statements. It is here, on"thi3 continent, that we have greater knowledge on the question. Our own group of doctors is respected and working seriously at the problems involved and their work is wsll coor dinated by cur Institute'at Montreal. .... Comments by the- Chairman of the executive Committee. Mr. lindell stated that he had studied the three volumes prepared by the Scientific Committee and was very pleased with their contents. Cooiea will be distributed to every company. i l l T.^2'T* 5 T , ^ f*^ ?.;**mr - -*ck--t'--i<-4%-1-lrA*-:.--w *V - --- Y V&r.Vy''...-"1:- large amount of money ia involved. How is such research to be funded? A charge par ton to manufacturers and by calling again on govern ments might be the answer. The suggestion was made to finance future projecta through a surcharge of 1% on Bales, being chsrge-J to the customer. As to the tax engla, our Auditora1 advise that thers would, bs no. problem for the mining companies, if the amount of ths surcharga was credited to a "Liability" account and not to an "Income" account, ,../6 r 6. Wining componi#* would then pay to the Institute or Q.A,fit.A, each month the amount of the surcharge of thg precaeding month, to which would be added their resoective share. Appropriata wording should be used on invoices covering export shipments since the funds thus colioctad could possibly be spent outside the importing country. The Executive Committee should look into it and taka a decision by January 1st, 1969. ft At the last meeting of the Executive Committee of the Institute, Jv / Or. Nora's research proposal was approved. It has also been aug- \ gastad to contact the Medical Research Council in Ottawa (as well' is the Ottawa and Quebec governments as such) for grants concerning T specific research projects. * t.i7*Xi . V 5? *f 5 w 3* a 5 Insulation Workers - Meetings were held to organize an Institute, but faiiad to do so; a3 a coalition of J.M. people and Union repre sentatives was'formed so as to study the problem with an initial con tribution of some S150,0u0. each. According to Or. Selikoff, ciga rettes smoking is definitely raleted to mesothelioma and lung cancer: "If you work with asbestos, you must not"smoke""he'-'says. v " tiernlno Lebe 1 - The warning referred to in previous meetings (as to what should appear on containers) has been implemented by J." . with printed words on back and face of bags; customers have been forewarned of such a move. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, tha meeting was adjourned. Paul A. Filtaau, Cenerai Manegsr i Secratary.'"v-. ' .*. . v c c SPECIAL MEETING CASTLE HARBOUR BEACH AND COLT C L Ue , SCRHUOA SAT UHOAv . SEPTEMBER 21s t , 1968 i mfV? *" ' In addition to the members and guests prtiant at th* ting of Eridsy, September 20th, Dr. Wright attanded the masting as Chelr*Bon of thB Scientific Committee of the Institute of Occupational and environmental Health, The President, Hr. W. W. Oughtred turned the meeting over to the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Institute, who then called on Dr-j- Wright to address the meeting. INSTITUTE Of OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMCNTAL HEALTH J # i j" - s - v ; -* rv t ... Comments by Chairmen of Scientific Committee. In his general remarks, Or. Wright pointed out that interest from the scientific world had grown since the last Special Meeting in Grand Bahama. During the next few months, for instance, four (A) full-scale meetings will be devoted to the biological affects of asbestos, with specific reference to mesothelioma. i"-r^'Aeeting5cailed*by*Or. Paul Kotin wee k o f*Sapt'embar^2 3rd*'ift^T^f,'A'; North Carolina on tha Establishing of a National Peglitry of Hcsotheliomi Cases, and making a full seals study of meeotheliomi 2.- A sating to be haid in Greet Britain in tha Spring of 1965, devoted to tha Biological Aspects of Haiothalioma, ____________________________________________ _ - '- - - -- - V . . / 2 c * -XL / Cl? c 2. 3.- A meeting to be hjld in South Africa, by invitation only, sponsored by the Department of Mines, dealing with various kinds of pneumoconiosis. :*C?SW ' A.- A meeting to be held in Tokyo to discuss maximum allowabls concentration to which a person can be exposed. Doctors Kord, Wright and Peinar to participate in discussion on hsolth affect; Reviewing ^e^work of the 5ciertificJCommitteeJ'"''thY Chairman reported that Dr. McDonald was slightly ahead of achedule in his epidemiological aurvey. A paper on oils and wax adsorbed in as bestos fibre which may cause cancer has been submitted for publi cation. During testing of international samples for oiis end hydrocarbons it was found that such adsorption resulted from the containers off fibre. It was not shown, however, that the oils were carcinogenic; nevertheless, samples metal containers. .,w'v .v.; should be placed in . . v _ In his report at the Dresden Meeting, Dr. .McDoneld first confirmed earlier results obtained at Saranac, etc. on the gas function of the lung, the gradient of partial pressures between air and blood in tne lung. Tnus, a population could develop a greater resistan ce to fibres inhaled. Secondly, in connection with dust counts measurements, Dr. McDonald has developed a acale of exposures for various locations. Preliminary evidence would indicate that meao- s,thello ma^oc cure*in.;.Cenedesiecco'rdi n'g?t^eiensl'tyl^if*p S The atudy of Dr. Vigliani is progressing; there ie nothing to report at this time. Aa to the project of Dr. Pernie, s progress report will be eubmittad later. Dr. Noro'e research proposel on Exposure to Anthophyllits Asbsetoe ie highly recommended, the-finaldecision being left with the Executive Committee. *>*#'/*>*;'VWViV>v^e - f**- IIt - .../l c '-- j Y --- 1 KfC> n'i c ' ^ ">*V. i4T`. i I j i _ !: ' , - I VilisjEj \ 3. The Scientific Committee has Just completed a three (3) volume report. Volume 111 (three) contains published data which bear meat strong ly upon the four (a) specific questions or areas eatetiiaheo by'*" the Scientific Committee and exolained by Or. Wright at the Spe cial Meeting in Grand Bahama of March 29, 1968.(See minutes page 5.) Volume 11 (two) begins with an introduction setting forth the "problem and essentials for a solution. Cach of the four major questions is presented as e section; in esch csss there is a list of research projects being done and also an analysis of the areas where information is needed. Volume 1 (one) is a digest of volume 11 (two) emphasizing areas here additional work must be stimulated and supported. An attempt la alao being made to estimete the potential annual cost of such studies if and when recommended. Dresden Meet-fhp - Delegation from Russia snd iron countries at tended the Meeting. The most provocative paper was presented by Dr. Nawhouse of Great Britain. Dr. Newhouse gave on alarming report on mesothelioma based on heavily, moderately.and^liohtly exposed sections of people to asbestos fibre. An unexpectedly high degree of cancer was found in heavily exposed people. There would appear, however, to be e tolerable degree of asbestos exposu re; the crux is whet is moderate and light exposures. In the case of earlier reported neighbourhood exposures she concluded that such neighbourhood exposures must have been higher than in-plant exposures; dust could accumulate in houses of workers, if not pro perly cleaned end ventilated. Insulation Workers - Studies of Dr. Selikoff - Until recently`'there ' was very little information onlength of exposure but a greet deal on severity. We now have tome Information from the shipyards in Greet Britsin snd U.S.A. Concentrations of AO, 300, 3,000 fibres -j par e.e. have bean ancountared, where such should have been 2 and ... 12 fibres par c.c. It would appear that insulation workers must .../a a?--'Fax* c c 1 ` I\r / H. A. have been exposed to extraordinarily high concentrations of fibre, tince 20^ of then have asbestos!;. Or. Selikoff for his present studies has Obtained financial support from Union; end Industry. A Committee was farmea of which D:. Wright is a member. Ko further work is recommended. flaximum Allowable ConcentratIc-ns of fibre - for some 20 yean the maximum allowable concentration inthe United Statea was 5,000,000 parts per cu. ft. In greet Britain the asbestos regulations refir to two standard, 0ns eppliea to chryaotila, amosite and mnthophyllite calling for a maximum of 2 fibres per c.c. If between 2 end 4 fibres per c.c., the inspector will visit the plant) between 4 and 10 the plant will be required to improve) in excess of 10, it .la a branch of regulations. The second one concerns crocidolite; packages must bear a label with a proper warning (maximum to be 1 / 10 of above standards). In U.S.A. there la no similar regulating body., but there is an Asso ciation of industrial hygienists which sets stendards periodically. It is indicated that 8 standard of 2 particles par c.c. was about I to be proposed, but the Antigua Conferences having a bearing on the i decision (Ors. Crawley, Srown-and Wright ston'gly objecting), such proposal was not adopted. 'It res agreed, however,, that the old stan dard was inadequate. Accordingly, a new stendard hes been set at two millions particles per cu. ft. In the case of fibre count, this would mean 12 fibrea per c.c. A particle eo as to be considered e fibre must be three(3) times longer than its diameter. (5 microns) Over 50'microns, however, fibres are not counted. In answer to .question it'wo6 painted out that the impinger dust counter does not collect fibres) the Bauich snd Lomb unit counts total particlis and npt fibres. As a result, the temporary level cf 12 fibers per c.c. la unrealiatic, bacauaa it do not count tha injurioua .material, namely aabaatoa fiber. / In concluding, Or, Wright atatad that it it not known today what aabaatoa doaa, and conaaquantly one cannot avaluata that length or that aiza which should- ba allowed,--- :-- "PV -- !-- /e-- -- 1 c / ; \ c 5 C e m e n t ? by Coun sel. Tne point hs* been re ecned itmere clou os ere about to buret. Dett is being accumulated ercund the world with the viait of achieving preperednees for actual trial. Claim art mounting up but the essential feet: ers usually missed by both the claimants and the employers involved. Procedures should be systematically established and it should b? advisable to have all claims and "to-be-initiated" cleima canalized with diligence through General Manager's Office so as to achieve constructive defense to euch claims when defense 1 warranted. It is fortunate that Or. Wright is now sitting with Or. Selikoff and others on a committee investigating the group of insulation workera. This is s very constructive development,apt to bring about among ether things more moderation as to public statements. It is here, cn this continent, that we have greater knowledge on the question. Our own group of doctors is respected end working seriously at the problems involved and their work is wellc o o r - . dinated by our Institute at Montreal. CcrT.mt: by the Chairman of ''the Executive Committee. Mr. Lindell stated that he hed studied the three volumes prepared by the Scientific Committee and was very pleased with their contents. Copies will be distributed to every company. The matter of cost of future research is well* a'et'out*'obviously^e 'l: large amount of money is involved. How ia such research to be funded? A charge per ton to manufacturers and by calling again on governmenta might be the newer. The euggeetion was made to finance future projects through a eurchtrgo of 1 JC on sal, being charged to the cuetomer, Ae to the tax angle, our Auditore' adviee that there would be no problem for the mining compini**, if the srount of the eurchsrg was credited to a "Liability" account end not tc en "Ineomo" account. c c // 1 ' ; 6. Mining companies would then pey to the Institute or Q.A.H.A. eich month the amount of the surcharge of the preccedir.g month, to which reu 1d to edccd thsir respective *nrp, A.porop ria to wording should be used on invoices covering expert ship.rents since the funds thus collected could possibly be spent outside the importing country. The Executive Committse should look into it end take a decision by.January 1st, 1969. At tne lest meeting of tha Executive CommiLtee of the Institute, ' Or. Nora'a research proposal wea approved. It has also bssn sug gested to contact the Medical Research Council in Ottawa (as well as the Ottawa and Quebec governments es such) for grants concsrning apecific research projects. Insulation Workers - Meetings were held to organize an Institute, but failed to do aaj as a coalition of J.M. people and Union repre sentatives was .formed so as to atudy tha problem with an initial con tribution of some $150,000. each. According to Or. Salikoff, ciga rettes smoking is definitely related to mesothelioma and lung cancert "If you work with asbestos, you must not smoke" he says. Idarnlno Label - The earning refsrrpd to in previous meetings (ss to whet should appear on containers) has been implemented by J.fl. with printed words on beck end face of bags; customers have b6en forewarned of such e move. ADJOURNMENT There being no further buainsss, tha meeting was adjourned. Psul A. Tilteau, General Menagsr & Secretary. c c FRIDAY, SCPTEmBCR 20th, 1969 -- *- sf-iSgahv. 1 j i i Present: Messrs U.U. K.U. R.S. J.A. R.J. M.J. P.A, F.P. A.H. R.D. Oughtred Lindell Coleman Main Merrill Messei Meyer -Smith Hagenstose Bradford C.E. Burnett I.C. Campbell D.T. Colton J.O. Christian R. Oodds-Hebron J.W. Duncan J.O. U.H. R.P. N.W. Cby Foster Gagnon Hendry R. Hennebach J.R.M. Hutche: 0. Poirier D. Poutiatine P.H. Riordon G.lu. mitn U. J. 1U. Smith C. Robinson I. Saboutin P.A. Filteau - - ' ` V'''' The President, Mr. W.W. Oughtred was in the chair. In his opening remarks, the President extended a cordial welcome to all thosepresent end mare specifically to Messrs.'Christian and hennebech, the latter attending a nesting of the Association for the first time, j Approval of minutes of the meeting of July 30, 1968 was deferred to i | next regular meeting, so a3 to allow directors to verify their content. ! & President-then- called on the Chairmen 'of'.the',various'"atandinq^<""^!^^'^-T'bl;'"v`S,i'-,T committees to present their reporta. Copies of these reports were distributed in a consolidated format and therefore need not be re peated in the minutes. t v *niis ** -m**111** 1 j /2 MS&Bii c c Tha Industrial Relations Committee is getting ready for the next negotiations. A wage survey is being made, etc. The C.N.T.LI. pattern for their next demands is influenced by present disputes elsewhere in the Province (Domtar, G.L.8.,etc. ). The Caesiar situation with the Steslworkera (C.W.S) representing ' the employees was also briefly Discussed by Wr. Christian. trattic committee In his report the Chairman of the Committee brought to the atten tion of the meeting the negotiations presently under way concer ning tha following items i -"1. N.H.B. Top Wharfage Charges 2. Middle Atlantic Truck Rates 3. Inter-American freight Conference- 4. Canadian Continental Conference : ft-*;. The terms of the negotiations should be finalized meeting. before next LEGISLATION AND TAXATION COMMITTEE In th:i first part of his remarks, the Chairman explained briefly t the reconi orders-in-council onactcd by the Ccvernrr.cn.t, namely t Order-in-council number 2126 re Oieael Oil used in explosives Order-in-coundil number 2525 re Electricity used in the trans forming of a product Bill 37, re increased paid-up capital tax Order-in-council number 2124 re Deduction of choritabli contri butions ____ ..... .......V / U * , , . . c c 'Vh;li: :Ki '/ f<rrr>y^ ^f 2. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The Chairman indicated that all hia sub-committees are progressing in their work quite aatiafactorilyj recommendations will be forth .. coming in due course. UNITOR* CLASSIFICATION AMD CRAPING COMMITTEE / The Chairman reviewed briefly the u/ork in progress at the Sherbrooke Laboratory, as well as th8 status of the Random Q.S. Production Sam pling Program. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Chairman pointed out that the Q.A.M.A. Workmen's Compensation ex perience is good, with an average rate of S1.B5 per 5100.00 (1.05/100) v : for last'year. However,''an increasing number of industrial disease claims is exppctsd, as a result of many employees filing a claim for industrial disease impairment upon retirement, A review of recent labour contracts showed that in the case of Lake Asbestos the agreement contains an opening clause on wages and holi days for April 1969. As for Bell Mines a two year contract was si gned with a 5.5 wage increase effective July 1st, 1965, If wages ir the area are higher at that time, the difference will be compen- . Ha.Wi^-4-y-vsiat"e-"d.'r7etUr-oacW.ti-i-v*e:**;to January 1st, 1969, Pension age has been re duced from 68 to 66. The iteelworkers representing the Bell employees insist that the letter take their annual holidays -and no payment in lieu of holidays not taken- ths objective being to placa mors people on company payrolls. Increase* in fringe benefits do not eeem to be , Juotified. The unions are mors militant, with the eteelworkers re luming ictivity in the Thetford area, "j / .../3 c c '-- (T'rrTTl-- rmim j jitu-- I|| 1v ... ~~ d, In ending the Chairman emphasized that price and wage stability would no doubt be major subjects of discussion at all levels in the coning months. PUBLIC RELATIONS COWmiTTCC JUfter reading the report submitted by Editaa on the political situation -in the Province of Quebec, a report which dwells primarily an the use of the French language in business and industry, the Chairman tabled a draft of a new fact booklet and the text of a first basic talk, on the need to export fibre, as part of a speech kit to be used by re presents tives of the Industry. Comments are requested and should be forwarded to the Chairman of tha Committae. In the same vein, the General iflaneger added that during the recent * Wines Ministers' Conference 1 n Quebec City, a good deal of time was asaccrv* . `'devoted to a discussion on ways and means to improve the image of the mining industry through a concerted public relations program. To this affect, the Wining Association of Canada has sollicited the assistance of the various mining associations and institutes. Tha moving of the asbestos block from"Tarre das Hommes"tc Laval Uni versity will taka place after the closing of the Montreal Cxpo,i.s. ih. e >1 5 th ' DUST ABATEMENT COMMITTEE According to the report read by the Chairman, three (3) apecific project* ar preuntly being teatad at various plants within the industry. >* ' ~ * i/UCiV3a\nr,urnSr'iwn** / 5 1. Beg Collectors 2. Rotoclons Collector 3. Electrostatic Prsclpitctor | S) W1accllcneous Equipment j Two types or units ara presently etudiBd: j /1. Pulsai're Collector j 2. Aerodyne Collector . ___ ___ | C) Stabilization of Telllncs Piles I j The Director of the Sherbrooke Laboratory has made a preliminary ! study to define ths problems involved, feasibility studios are planned. j' The Chairman aiTl attend a private industry conference on pollution | control in the mining industry on October 17th, in Toronto. He will ! give a paper on the work done by the industry in regards to the sup- pression of wests into the air. | Aa a last item, the Chairman suggestad that the name of his committee be changed from Dust Abatement to Environmental Control Committee, j Opinions were aired by the directors and counsel, following whicn it j was proposed and seconded to make the suggested change. CARRIED. COmmCNTS 8Y THC CENERAI MANAGER At this point the General Manager reported briefly on the presenta tion of the briefs on Oiesel Oil Tax and Exploration to the Minister of Natural Resources. Judging from the comments of the Minister and hia taff, favorable recommenda tlana on these two points are expected to be submitted to the cabinet. T""11*p. l tp irsf'v** - i <*>*/. \tuv V.f **>** "i'`' t/6 c .r.. .' c i~nx-*'->vrT>"V' 1 6. The Department of Natural Resources is a-lao ready to finalize the transfer of the property and equipment of the Thatford Mine Rescue Station, pending an official resolution of transfer of property and rights of occupation on the psrt of cur Association. The General Manager attended the recent Mines Ministers' Conference and the Joint Meeting of the Provincial Mining Associations held in Quebec City, September 15th to 19th, Two iteme of interest on the agenda werat 1 . - effects of noise on mine workers health. 2. - Pollution control and mining land reclamation. N'CU BUSINESS ..... ... . ... .... Ii Treasurer i The Meeting was advised of th8 transfer of the Treasurer's office J> from Thetford Mines to Montreal, and in this connection on motion regularly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was ) I RESOLVED: THAT the'M'eating approve the transfer of the Treasurer's office from Thetford Mines, Que., to the office of the Association located in Suite 1210, IBM Building,5 Place Villa .Marie,Montreal,Que. I I THAT the Association's Bank account, presently with The Royal Bank of Canada in Thetford Mines,. Que., be transferred to The Royal Bank of Canada, 1 Place Ville Maris, Montreal, Que.} ANO THAT the Secretary and the Treasurer be and they are hereby authorized and directed to do, sign and execute all things, deeds I and documents necessary or desirable for the due carrying out of the foregoing. ADOPTED. .*>1 . - . - V - ; V S S S - , - , V.V.V.V-/ Budget'foriR3~for 1969 estimates are about to be' dis tributed to ve- " rioua Committee Chairmen. Raoueat from Laval University . In reply to a requeet for financial assistance towards tha cost of erecting geological garden at Laval, ths directora proposed that tha^ Association pay the moving of the aabtstos rock from Montrsel to Laval University, for a maximum contribution of 12,000.00 ADOPTED. .... .../7 _ -- nrfr^iriTi r'ii c --f 'r umiTf c ry'^ SMUMUii'.*mw lumHg.twi'W i ! - 7. ' r r w r o a i j oncrvircc ^_2-LUT-Lll-LJ?_. >-ww* h ^ ww *S>UHW1 1iUI'<J i t Generally speaking the construction industry is expected to show a decisive Up-suing in 1966 and 69. If housing starts in U.S.A. stood at 1,600,000 to 1,700,000, the industry's welfare would in- j desd benefit. Mobile housing is looming up as a possible charge j steadying factor in the face of ever rising costs in said connec- i ,tion. j >-- .... ......... | t Soma lines of asbestos products are down, such as asbestos-CBment j pips* roofing, flat and corrugated sheets! others,however, seem to ; improve, such as flooring and insulation. As a whola, .business has bean good in the first 8 months of this j year, but should level off in the next 6 months. A small incrsase | in volume is expected in 1969. t j """industry is quits concerned with increased wages in the construc tion industry. In this respect, the Government has been urging i! the unions to ease off a little on their' demands. i j In Canada the situation follows somewhat the same trend. A smell j increase in business volume is expected in 1969. In brief industry 1 is modestly optimistic for 19G9 and more so for 1970. I ....... ............. %\ HI STORY or BELL -ASBESTOS'- HIINCS Mr. Gao. W. Smith has Just completed after many montha of hard work the dstallsd hiatory of Bell Asbestos Mints. Mr. Smith has gracious ly proposed to make copies available to members of the Asbestos Mining fraternity. 1 c r'\1.'*''v:/Tv*V* yw c ^o> :V*r' ` ' iw m n l, ^Jww^^l^l^^gffTf*^ , .^' ?, 8. FUTURE SPECIAL MEETINGS The dates of the 1969 Special Spring Meeting have been changed to April 17th-2Cth. Since the Cloister cennot offer space during the 3rd mask of March for the 1972 Winter Meeting, the General Manager has been asked tip contact an other location. NEXT MEETING It has been suggested that a reception for Government officials end other mining body officials be-offered by the Association sometimes during the fall. A possibility mould be to hold such a reception in Quebec together with the next regular meeting of the Association scheduled for November 26. If, for instance, the reception was held on Sunday evening, November 24, the meeting could- be on.Monday mor ning November 25 ; or alternatively, the reception could be on No vember 25 and the meeting either Novamber 25 or 26. Directors will be advised as soon as date can be confirmed with the Department of Natural Resources. adjournment ' Thera being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Paul-A. Filteau, General Manager Secretary. .,./ September 21>t. 'i thtii iin>f V rtiiii.iiWirir ''**