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ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MINUTES 1976 MS 006621 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-006026 MT-006027 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. 1976 WINTER MEETING February 5. 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel/ Arlington, Virginia LIST OF DELEGATES AKATEX CORPORATION W. Maaskant J. L. Rainey M. J. Scanlan H. H. Walter ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. W. B. R. Callan P. E. Leclerc ATLAS TE2CTILE COMPANY W. H. Johnston BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. J. M. Lablond W. H. Smith CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. H. M. Hay J. P. Power GARLOCX INC. S. G Dixit A. Kuzmuk . RAYEESTGS-MANEATTAN, C. D. Colson J. W. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy W. Kruclce R. O. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Eratt D. E. Childers J. W. Echerd L. E. Moody TDA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. W. 3. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., ATI Legal Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickarsham & Taft NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. Y. Sato S. Shima D. M. Fagan, ATI Executive Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 1975 Winter Meeting was 22 people: 25 members, 1 legal counsel, and 1 secretary -- representative of 10 member companies, plus ATI. MINUTES _1. The 1975 Winter General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., was called to order by President A. Kuzr.iuk at 1:15 p.n.-, Febru ary 5, 1975, at the Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. MORE Ms 006623 IWT-006028 page 2 - ATI INC. 1975 Winter Mooting - 2/5/75 ATI-139 2. Prosident Kuznuk welcomed all members to tha '..looting and asked each member to riso and give his name and company affiliation. The complete list of delegates appears on page 1 of these Minutes. 3. Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by S. G. Dixit, seconded by L. 3. Moody, and unanimous ly approved, to. dispense with the reading of same. 4. In the absence of Treasurer Scanlan, a report on the financial status of the Corporation was presented by President Kuzmuk. On September 1, 1975, the balance on hand was $3,599.21. Added to this figure were total receipts of $11,0.4.49, the most notable being $9,750.00 from Members* dues and $743.90 from sales of tha Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd edition. Total expenditures were $5,031.99, leaving a cash balance at the end of December of $13,551.71. Taking into account known assets and liabilities, tha 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. 5. The Fiber Producers* Report was presented by P. E. Leclerc. To tal shipments for 1975 of asbestos by member companies of tha Quebec Asbestos Mining Association show a decline of 4-2.5% from 1974. For Group 3 grades, the decline was 59%. At year-end, inventories of Group 3 grades were 55% lower than a year ago. Hie 7-month strike at tha 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. 5. Technical Committee Member J. W. Hawkins reported that his group met February 5 and 5 to review several ASHi 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-Manvills Corporation and Garlock Inc. Others that can give technical assistance are requested to volunteer. ... It was advised that the ATI Technical Committee and ASTT-i Sub-Commit tee D13.14 -./ere one in the same with the exception of P. O. Nicodemus who serves as Chairman of D13.14 and as liaison between ASTI-1 and ATI. Mr. LTicodenus is in ill health and is not in position to travel, but he has agreed to continue with these responsibilities for the time being. When the time comes that he becomes unable to be active, the ATI Technical Committee has decided that the Chairman of both the ASTTI and the ATI Committees should be the same person - rotating at two-year intervals. See Attachment III for tha complete Technical Committee Report. MS 006624 moi MT-006029 .'Page 3 - ATI INC. 1975 Winter Meeting - 2/6/75 ATI-139 7.* In the absence of Chairman R. A. ICuntze, a report on the activi ties of the Fiber Research & Testing Subcommittee was given by D. 3. 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 CSHA method of counting. See Attachment IV for the entire Fiber Research Testing Subcommittee Report. 3. Chairman L. E. Moody advised that the special Environmental Tas2; 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 tentile 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 Taslc 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 Institute's comments to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the proposal to revise the "Asbestos Standard." 9. As reported by Chairman Moody, the Environmental Committee met on February 6 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 held 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 Committee Report. 10. President Kuzmuk advised that the Secretary would soon be sending response forms to all member companies, requesting these to indicate their acceptance or non-acceptance of the new membership structure which becomes effective September 1, 1975, and which was fully de fined in the Minutes of the 1975 Annual General Meeting 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 so 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 the start of the nemt fiscal year. President rjazmuk requested all member companies to r.ioro m 9 0 0 MS 006625 WIT-006030  Page 4 - ATI INC. 1375 Winter Meeting - 2/5/75 ATI-139 respond promptly so all of the data will be available to the Board at its Meeting on Juno 3, 1975. 11. It was regrettably announced by President Kuzmul; that as a result of a corporate decision. Uniroyal, Inc., had resigned as a Member of the ATI. He stated the Board had accepted the 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. 12.Because of Uniroyal's resignation from the Institute, vacancies ware created in the Office of Vice-President and in the Chairmanship of the Technical Committee. President Kuemuh announced that through the remainder of this fiscal year and until -the 1375 Annual Meeting, Treasurer Scanlan will taha on the additional duties of Vice President of the Institute. N. Maashant will serve as Acting Chair man of the ATI Technical Committee. 13. President Kuzmul: informed the membership that the dates of the nozet General Meeting of ATI, Inc., remained June 3-4, 1376, although the site had been changed to Stouf s National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. The move was made in interest of economy when it was learned that Twin Bridges Marri in Arlington (the previously-scheduled site) had established new prices for meeting space that seemed a horbitant and an unnecessary ezrponso. 14. It was reported by President Kuzmuk that the ATI Position Paper had been reviewed at this meeting. It is about ready for final draft form, and should be completed and approved by the Board for submission to OCHA by the deadline which presently is April 3, 1975. The ATI Position Paper will incorporate the outcome of discus sions at the special mooting held by the Institute on November 13, 197 5? data received and compiled following that meeting; and -the findings of the Environmental Tash Group (referred to in paragraph 8 of these 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/IH in its project toward pre paring and submitting a total Asbestos Industry Pvosponso to OCHA. 15.There being no further business to be trought before the memborship, it was moved by P. E. Loclarc and seconds d by C. A. Kennedy that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried and the noeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. Rospectfully submitted, ,ft] Doris M. Pagan, 7 Executive Secretary MT-006031 MS 006626 ATI-139 AS<BESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Fiscal Year ending Auqust 31, 1970 R'eport o FundsPeriod: September 1, 1975, thru December 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account Less Litigation Defense Fund . $ 700.4B 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,083.93 TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 1975 ................................ RECEIPTS: - .Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues 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, Inc. 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 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ............................................................... BALANCE ON HAND - December 31, 1975 .................. $ 1,154.01 356.35 871.00 46.49 2,016.65 267.79 234.65 391.26 139.50 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 AS 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 MS 006627 MT-006032 FIBER PRODUCERS' REPORT ATI-139 Presented by Paul 3. Leclerc, Sales Director, Asbestos Corporation Ltd., at the 1976 Winter General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia -- February 6, 1976; 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 ThetfordBlack Lake-East Broughton 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 65% lower than they were the previous year; total stocks were 59% lower as well -- and I should add that 50% of the inventory was made up of group 7 grades. The supply situation of the longer spinning grades such as 3F, Cassiar 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 are very much in demand, and definitely in short supply. The demand for grades in group 7 continues`to be good, particularly in the "open type" grades. MS 006628 Attachment II MT-006033 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE. INC. February 5-6, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Amatae: Corporation -- W. Maaskant, Raybostos-Manhattan, Inc. -- J. W. Southern Asbestos Company -- D. E. J. W. Acting Chairman Hawkins Childers; Echerd 1. AS'EM D-1113--Magnetic Rating -- Editorial changes approved by letter of ballot and will be incorporated in ne:ct 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 next on the agenda for revision. At this time, no editorial changes are suggested. 4. ASTT-I/ATI relationship was discussed and, in view of the retire ment from General Electric of Mr. P. 0. Nicodomus, Chairman of ASTM Sub-Committee D13.14 on Asbestos, it was decided to await the outcome of the June 197S ATI meeting as to what steps to take in the future. Since Mr. Sarnwoll of Uniroyal, Inc., no longer is active due to the resignation of Uniroyal from ATI, Mr. W. Maas!cant will act as Chairman of the ATI Committee until the June meeting. ... It was unanimously agreed to request Mr. Nicodomus to stay on as Chairman of ASTM D13.14. 5. Specification MIL-1-15349c--Thermal Insulation Tape -- The con tents of Table II ware questioned. The nominal weight in the Table was recommended to be changed to minimum weight. RaybestosManhattan and Southern Asbestos will consult with each other and, . if needed, will propose the change as follows: 3.6.3 - Change 55% to 7C% and also, as stated above, the weight in Table II from nominal to minimum; In the event Raybsstos-Manhattan and Southern Asbestos decide that a change is definitely necessary, either Mr. Hawkins or Mr. Echerd will writa to NAVSEC in Hyattsville, Maryland. d02T3 Attachment Ill/page 1 of 2 MS 006629 MT-006034 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI, Inc., Technical Cor.aT.it-; Report - 2/5-6/76 6. Technical Conrr.ittoe Membership -- Duo to the low participation in this Committee, it '/as requested while the President of ATI, Mr* A. Kuzmuk, and the Secretary, Ms, D. M- Fagan, v/are present, to extend the Ccrrr.ittec by adding at least one permanent member from Garloch Inc. and from Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. Mr. Kuzmuk promised to look into the matter concerning Gerlcck and Mr.. J. P. Pov/er will check with C.J-M. Ms. Fagan will follow through. _ 7. Specification HH-T-1732--Asbestos Tape -- This Specification is superseding the former Standard MIL-T-4117A. Members of the Committee found that Government Procurement Agencies are still making reference to the 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. G. ASTM D-2S9--Yarn -- When ne:rt up for revision by ASTM Sub committee D13.14, it should be determined whet type of change is advisable to Section 10--Yarn Number. The weight of plied yarn calculation is not clear. Also, a plied yam tolerance for weight should be added under paragraph 7.1.1. 9. The no:ct meeting will be held Ju ne 3-4, 1976, at Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. Respectfully submitted, v'7. Maaskant, Acting Chairman MS 006630 Attachment Ill/oace 2 of 2 MT-006035 ATI-139 FIBER RESEARCH & TESTING SU3CQ1IITTEE REPORT ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. February 5-6, 1973 Sheraton national I!otor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Asbestos Corporation Ltd, -- !!, 3. R. Callan Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd, -- W, H, Smith Southern Asbestos Company -- D, E, Childers 1. The Chairman, Dr. A. ISmtzc, could not be present, thus he asked D. E. Childers to report on the activitcs of the group. .2 At the lest meeting, it was 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 fibers/cc, and in another instance the counts ranged from 16.7 to 4.3 fibers/cc. 3. It was decided to begin another Round-Robin test. In the tost, it will be emphasized that everyone use the OSHA method (NIOSH, August 1972). Mr. Childers will prepare new 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 nezet person in the same order as listed below. * Please send all test results to Dr. R. A. Kuntze. * D. S. Childers R. A. Kuntze G. F. A. Brin]: W. H. Smith J, P. Wronski C. E. Stiofken B. Lincoln Respectfully submitted. D. E. Childers, Acting Chairman MS 006631 Attachment IV MT-006036 3NVIR0MI13HTAL COIS-iITTEE REPORT ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. February .4--5, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Amatex Corporation -- 77. Maaskant; H. H. i-Jaltor Atlas Textile Company -- 77. H. Johnston Canadian Johns-Manvillo Co. Ltd. - H. I-i. Hay; J. P. Power Garlock Inc. -- S. G. Dixit; A. ISusmuk Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. -- Y. Sato; 3. Shine Raybestos-Kanhattan, Inc. -- J. 77. l-lawkinsj C. A. Kennedy 77, Krucke; R. O. Moebius; M. Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company -- 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, hew airborne fiber is captured or controlled to dust collection and how effectively presently controlled." Attended by S. G. Dixit, D. K. Fagan, K. Ii. Hay, C. A. Kennedy, 77. Krucke, A. Kuzmuk, L. E. Moody, J. P, Power and 3. H. Walter. Thursday, February 5, 1275 -- The Task Group met from 8:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.ra. 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 6, 1975 -- MS 006632 A meeting of -the full Environmental Committee was held. The following items made up the meeting agenda. a) Presentation and demonstration of Nilfis:; vacuum cleaning equipment was given by R. S. Magdelain of Milfisk of America, Inc. The program included new, more-efficient air-filtering means, and ways cf attaining larger quantities or volume per dump cycle. H1Q3T3 Attachment V/oaae 1 of 2 MT-006037 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI, lac., Environmental Committee Report - 2/4--6/76 b) Discussion of the AIA/EJA meeting held on February 4 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. hespoctfully submitted. L. E. Moody, Chairman Attachment V/page 2 of 2 MS 006633 MT-006038 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TO OSHA PROPOSAL TO REVISE AS3EST0S STANDARD ATU439r i Page 1 WHERE ASBESTOS FIBER BECOMES AIRBORNE DURING ASBESTOS TEXTILE MANUFACTURE The following constitutes a report on the findings of a Special Environmental Task Group of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., assigned the project of defining each step in the various processes of asbestos textile manufacture, and where it is difficult to keep asbestos fiber from becoming airborne. The report indicates the specific problems of the asbestos textile producer in meeting the limitations of 5 fibers, 2 fibers and 0.5 fiber per cubic centimeter of air. A--BLENDING OR PREPARATION Blending or Preparation is the process of mixing asbestos fibers and/or other fibers to prepare stock mixes for Carding. The machinery used to perform this operation may consist of several or all of the following: bag-opening equipment, fiber feeders, collecting conveyors, mixing pickers, fiber condensers and a variety of means of transporting the stock mixes to the carding machines. JL. Bag Opening Equipment--Asbestos fiber may become airborne as the bag is cut away from the cake of asbestos fiber, as the empty bag is asided to the disposal container and as the cake-breaker feeds the fiber forward into the hopper. a) The equipment is enclosed except for the face opening where bags of fiber enter. The enclosure is kept under negative pressure and the dust-laden air is exhausted to the dust collection system. Disposal of empty bags poses a problem as the employees tend to try to compact the bags and, in so doing, expose themselves to airborne asbestos. 2. Fiber Feeder a Collecting Conveyor--A loosely-opened mass of fiber is moved forward by conveyor to an inclined spike apron which lifts the fiber to a point where it is dropped into a weigh pan. The weigh pan, in turn, drops the fiber onto a collecting conveyor. a) Asbestos fiber becomes airborne when, as the loosely-opened fiber moves on the conveyor,, the fiber rolls back or is combed back from the spike apron. It also enters the air at the dropping points -- apron to pan; and pan to collecting conveyor. b) Feed boxes usually are enclosed and kept under negative pressure by the exhausting of dust-laden air to dust collectors. Likewise, the dust on the collecting conveyors is exhausted to the dust collection system. Also, most installations use special equipment which sprays dust-suppressing emulsions onto fibers being blended. MS 006634 more PRODUCED JM -83 MT-006039 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TO OSHA PROPOSAL TO REVISE ASBESTOS STANDARD Blending or Preparation--Continued 3. Mixing Picker--A unit equipped with feed rolls and a pinned cylinder; used to tumble-blend mixes of fiber. . a) Usually these units are totally enclosed and air feed the fiber mix forward to a condenser where the fiber blend is "separated out." Again the dust laden air is exhausted to the dust collection system. 4. Fiber Condenser S Transporting Stock Mixes to Carding Machine--Using the Fiber Condenser is the point where the fiber mix is separated from the air stream and moved forward to the card feeders. . . . The transporting of blended fiber and the carding machines are the most difficult areas of airborne fiber control. The various transportation methods used to -move stock mixes to the carding machine are as follows: a) Open-Top Stock Boxes--Here the fiber is openly exposed and subject to becom ing airborne by any extraneous air movement, i.e., in filling the box, in movement around the storage and production area, or in falling from the truck to the floor. b) Loosely-Bagged Fiber Transported by Manually-Moved Vehicle-Fiber may become airborne as the bags are either filled or emptied. c) Positive-Pressure Duct Lines--These lead directly to the card feeders and under the positive pressure, the fiber can become airborne due to a leak at any point during the process-of movement. d) Fiber Formed Into "Batts'* or "Lapps"--These are used to feed the carding machines. The operation is usually done in an openly-exposed area, again subjecting the fiber to the possibility of becoming airborne. e) Air Locks and Duct Transportation Directly to Carding Machines--This is done under positive pressure and, therefore, the fiber can become airborne due to possible leaks in the system. . f) Screen Condensers that Directly Feed the Carding Machines--Poses no real problems if the system is operated under negative pressure and the variety of mixes is small. 5_. Reprocess Work--There is other process work that may be done near the Blending and Preparation Equipment or in a separate, nearby area. a) Soft Waste, Reprocess--The re-use of soft or un-twisted roving left after the production process. . 1) The soft, reworkable waste materials are gathered by manual means. Reprocessing is usually done via an opening cutter or a W-3 type picker. In this operation, asbestos fiber is subject to becoming airborne as it would in any type of rotating-cylinder or tumbling action. more JM - 83 MS 006635 MT-006040 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TOOSHA PROPOSAL TO REVISE ASBESTOS STANDARD Blending or Preparation--Continued 2) The machines are enclosed as much as possible and operate under negative pressure, thereby exhausting the dust-laden air to the dust collection ' system. b) Fiber Waste, Reprocess (Fly)--The collection of fiber from beneath the card ing machines and the re-entry process to return the fiber to the blending or mixing stage. ` 1) The waste is collected by mechanical conveying methods, by vacuum systems, or manually. 2) Most of the machinery is enclosed and kept under negative pressure by the exhaust-to-dust-collection method. 6. Rope Formers, Twisters and Slubbers--Equipment used to process twisted material into heavy strands of roving or to process sliver to form rope products. a) The rope-forming machines have large rotating parts which, when in motion, may cause fiber to become airborne because of centrifugal force or air currents. b) The machines are usually enclosed and kept under negative pressure via an exhaust-to-dust-collection system. ' T_. Roving Winders--Machines used to remove roving from a "cheese package" and to wind it into a usable, marketable product. a) Asbestos fibers may become airborne at the winder because of rotational force or as the roving is drawn from the "cheese package" because of "ballooning." b) Winding machines usually have exhaust hoods and/or slide enclosures to con trol the flow of air away from the operator and into the dust collecting system. 8. Carding Machines--This equipment is a multi-complex of rotating rolls covered with teeth of fine wire. The machines are designed to comb the fiber from an unoriented mass into a planned webb of fibers in parallel plane. The machines then cut the webb into strips and the condenser section "roll rubs" each strip into a round form, with the fiber oriented in lineal direction. The material is then called roving. . a) During the webb-forming process the fiber is not under strict physical or mechanical control. Fiber is free to become airborne at practically any point in the process -- from the feeding mechanism to the spool or cheese- winding of the roving. MS 006636 more.... PRODUCED JM - 8.1 MT-006041 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TO OSHA PROPOSAL TO REVISE ASBESTOS STANDARD ATIa439t i Page 4 Blending or Preparation--Continued b) Airborne fiber is controlled by machine enclosure under negative pressure and is exhausted to the dust-collection system. In most operations the enclosed carding machine is further enclosed in that it is situated in a separate housing which also is controlled via the exhaust-to-dust-collection system. B--YARN DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT _1. Spinning Machines--rThis is the process whereby the twist is inserted into an oriented fiber form called raving to impart strength and to form yam. The roving feed is at a fixed rata, fed by a set of rolls to a rapidly-rotating spindle which causes the twist to form in a lineal manner. Many forms of spinning machinery are used such as ring spinning or flyer-frame spinning. Asbestos fiber becomes airborne by centrifugal force from the rotating spindle and from the loose end whipping free when a break in the yam occurs. a) Among the many means used to control airborne asbestos fiber, sure: enclosed machinery with ,,exhaust-to-dust-collection,, at every spindle; exhaust sys tems to collect roving when an end break occurs; dust shields with exhaust from below the spinning machine; wet process by rolls or by wetting the entire roving package; dust-suppressing sprays; and more-massive air change. 2. Twisting Machines--These combine two or mors spun yams and twist them together to add strength to the product. The machinery and the problems of fiber becoming airborne are much the same as with the spinning machines. a) Capture and control of airborne asbestos fiber is also similar to that used at the point of spinning. _3. Yam Winding--The process of removing yam from the production package and winding it into a package either for the next operation or for selling. J a) Asbestos fiber becomes airborne at the rapidly-rotating spindles and when the yarn "balloons" between the "production package" point and the winding spindle. b) Capture and control of airborne fiber is by hood enclosure or dust shield with negative-pressure, exhaust-to-dust-collection. Additional control of airborne dust may be gained where possible via "wet" winding. more MS 006637 JM - S3 MT-006042 COMMENTS OP ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TO OSHA PROPOSAL TO REVISE ASBESTOS STANDARD Page S C--WEAVING DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT I. Several types of weaving machinery are used to produce asbestos textiles. -- Basically they are broad looms for cloth weaving and narrow fabric looms for tape and belt weaving. , a) Broad Looms for Cloth Weaving--Here the warps or lineal yams rub against each other as they are raised and lowered to form the woven pattern desired. The mechanical movement of the machine parts tends to form air currents, which, in turn, may cause fiber to become airborne. 1) Capture and control of airborne fiber is usually by hood enclosure under , negative pressure by exhaust-to-dust-collection. In weaving, many cloth products can be woven wet. Varying degrees of "wettness" are used to suppress fiber and deter it from becoming airborne. b) Narrow Fabric Looms for Tape and Belt Weaving--There is a wide variety of machinery in this group, from light construction to heavy-service construc tion. - 1) Asbestos fiber becomes airborne much the same as in the area of the broad looms for cloth weaving. 2) Capture and control of airborne asbestos fiber is also by the same means as in cloth weaving -- local exhaust around looms and more control by wet processing. c) Weaving Equipment--This includes creel operations to prepare warp yams, and various types of winding machines to prepare filling yams. 1) Asbestos fiber can become airborne as with any winding operation. 2) The capture and control of airborne asbestos fiber is via negativepressure-exhaust and by wet processing, where possible. D--MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT 1. Cloth Inspection Tables--This operation may include brushing done in an enclosed box with negative-pressure, exhaust-to-dust-collection. 2. Treating and Finishing Equipment--Most of these operations are done ''wet" and the present conditions are under 2 fibers per cubic centimeter of air. more WIT-006043 MS 006638 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TO OSHA PROPOSAL TO REVISE ASBESTOS STANDARD WENT I Page 6 E--HOUSEKEEPING JL. Floor Maintenance--Normally handled by treated mops, vacuum-sweeping equipment and dust-suppressing floor compounds or sprays. 2. Walls, Ceilings, Ducts and Building Structure--Some manufacturers still use "blow-down" procedures when normal production is stopped. Vacuum cleaning is the preferred method. 3. Machine Cleaning--Also done when manufacturing operation is not in process. Again, vacuum cleaning is preferred. IN SUMMATION After a complete study of, the findings from this project, it was determined that: 1. It is not possible to maintain an asbestos exposure level below 5 fibers per cubic centimeter of air at all stages of asbestos textile manufacture. ' 2. An exposure level of 2 fibers/cc could be maintained at most stages of asbestos textile manufacture in about five years time if funds are available to purchase, install and perfect the necessary equipment engineered according to current technical know-how. 3_. We do not have the technical knowledge to meet the 0.5 fiber/cc limitation and still produce asbestos textile products as we know them today. _4. We will always have a problem safeguarding certain production employees from exposure to high levels of asbestos dust. Those maintenance personnel who repair machinery, clean dust collection equipment, and so forth, must sometimes work inside enclosed areas- Also, there are times when workers occasionally perform "unsafe" acts, impromptu, without thinking of the possible hazard. This is the human factor which is impossible to predict and difficult to control. end- PRODUCED Jim" 83* MS 006639 MT-006044 ATI-139 Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Founded im / MEMO TO: ATI ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE C. A. Kennedy, Chairman -- Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. E. C. Bratt -- Southern Asbestos Company E. A. Farrell -- Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. J. L. Goodman -- Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. H. M. Hay -- Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. R. 0. Moebius -- Raybestos-Manhattan; Inc. W. B. Reitze -- Johns-Manville Corporation P. Steen -- Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. G. Vallee -- Amiante de Sherbrooke (Garlock of Canada Ltd. H. H. Walter -- Amatex Corporation I. H. Weaver -- Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. COPY TO: M. J. Scanlan, ATI Chairman & President -- Amatex Corporation W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft J. D. Officer, Esq., Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft SUBJECT: ATI ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1977 Please plan on attending the meeting of the ATI ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE on: Friday, February 4, 1977 -- 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia Camellia Room, Terrace (Lower) Level MS 006640 MT -006045 NOTE TO CHAIRMAN KENNEDY: Please be prepared to discuss your Committee's activities with the Board of Governors at 3:45 P.M. on Thursday, February 3rd, in the Rosewood Room, Terrace Level. . . . and to present the Environmen tal Committee Report at the General Meeting which commences at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, February 4th, in the Camellia Room. Thank you. PRODUCED JM -83 January 10, 1977 Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary P.O.BOX 471 131 NORTH YORK ROAD WILLOW GROVL, PI.NNSYLVANIA 19090 (215) OL9-5007 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND __ FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 ESTABLISHED: APRIL 1, 1974 REPORT OF FUNDS FOR PERIOD MAY 1, 1976 THRU AUGUST 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - HAY 1, 1976 ................................................. $ 8,757.91 RECEIPTS: 6/30/76 - Interest on Savings 8/31/76 - Interact on Savings $ 90.67 ____ 33.70 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................................. ........ DISBURSEMENTS: 6/11/76 - To ATI Inc for Cadv/alader, vliekerebar. S Taft Shouo Litigation. ..... $ 927.59 + 124.37 $ 8,882.28 6/11/76 - To ATI Inc for Kerr, Nattlas & Russell - Shouo Litigation 1,649.09 6/28/76 - Cadvaladar, Nickarsham & Taft - Tyler Litigation - 1st Qtr 76 570.28 6/28/76 - Hathav/ay & Jackson - Tyler Litigation - 10/15/75-4/30/76 1,599.00 8/31/76 - Cadwalader, iJickorsham & Taft Tyler Litigation - 2nd Qtr 76 293.06 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS .................................................. ...... CASH BALANCE ON HAND - AUGUST 31, 1976 ....................... Accounts Payable - To ATI Inc for Office Erraensac 5/1-8/31/76 . ACTUAL NET 'NORTH - AUGUST 31, 1976 ....................... $ 5,039.02 $ 3,843.26* -______107.46 $ 3,735.80 Checking Account: Savings Account: $ 89.04 +3,7 54. 22 $3,843.26 Attachment I produced JM- 83 Ms 006641 MT-006046 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. MEETING - BOARD OF GOVERNORS February 5, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia AGENDA 1. Call To Order - 1:45 p.ra. -- A. Kuzmuk, Chairman . 2. Minutes of Last Stated Meeting -- Executive Secretary 3. Financial Report -- M. J. Scanlan, Treasurer a) Report of Funds for First Four Months of F/Y 1975-76; b) Expenditures Against Budget; c) Outstanding Dues Payments; d) Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition; e) Application for Recognition of Exemption from Federal Income Tax 4. Legal Counsel's Remarks at General Meetings 5. Resignation of Uniroyal, Inc. 6. Vacant Office/Vice-Presidency 7. Nominating Committee Responsibilities a) Submit Slate of Officers for Election at 10/76 Board Meeting; b) Recommend Chairmen to head working Committees. 8. New Eligibility Qualifications as of 9/1/76 9. House Bill HR9505 Re: Creation of a Commission on Unemployment Caused by the Dispersion of Hazardous Industries (Repr. Daniels) 10. Future Programs ' 11. Future Meeting Sites and Dates 12. OSHA's Proposed Revision to "Asbestos Standard" a) "Caruso Report" statistics given to CONSAD; b) AIA/NA preparing Industry Response; c) Environmental Task Group formed to study problems of asbestos .dust generation and control at each step in various asbestos textile manufacturing processes; d) ATI Position Paper. 13. New Member Interest 14. ATI Effort to Broaden its Membership Base 15. Report from Environmental Task Group 16. Other Committee Reports and Discussions 17. Adjournment - 4:00' p.m. MS 006643 more MT-006048 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI INC Board of Governors* Meeting - 2/5/76 MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: Garlock Inc. - A. Kuzmuk, Chairman Amatex Corporation - M. J. Scanlan Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - M. Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company - E. C. Bratt ATI Legal Counsel - W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., . of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft ATI Executive Secretary - D. M. Fagan JL. CALL TO ORDER: A call to order of the second meeting of the Board of Governors of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., was issued by Chairman Kuzmuk at 1:45 p.m., February 5, 1976. _2. READING OF MINUTES: Upon Chairman Kuzmuk calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting, a motion was made by Mr. Bratt to dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Scowcroft and approved unanimously. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT: The 9-page Report of Funds for the 4-month period to December 31, 1975, was distributed by Treasurer Scanlan. It is attached hereto as Attachment I. a) The first page of the Report shows a cash balance at the begin ning of the Fiscal Year of $8,599.21, receipts to date of $11,084.49 and disbursements of $6,031.99, leaving a cash balance at the end of the first four months of $13,651.71. Taking into account current assets and liabilities, the actual net worth of the Corporation at December 31, 1975, was $15,256.32. b) Page 2 of the Report shows that for a third of the way through the year, expenses totaled $5,792.69 against the total budgeted for the entire year of $12,970.00. It was noted that expected income for the year will be reduced $1,500.00 as a result of the withdrawal of membership by Uniroyal, Inc. It was agreed by all in attendance that expenses for the remaining eight months of the year will be controlled as tightly as possible. c) As of the writing of these Minutes, the annual dues of one Associate Member company remains unpaid, i.e., Hilados y Tejidos de Asbesto. Assistance on this matter from any Governor would be appreciated. d) Sales of the Chrysotile Asbestos-Test Manual, 3rd edition, are at a higher-than-expected volume. Of the approximate overrun of 170 copies, 93 have been sold; leaving 77 available for sale as of December 31, 1975. The net loss on this project has been reduced to $403.89. e) The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged receipt of the Corporation's Application for Recognition of Exemption from Federal Income Tax -- and has referred same to its National Office in Washington, D.C. more MS 006644 MT-006049 ATI-139 'Page 3 - ATI INC Board of Governors* Meeting - 2/5/76 5^. RESIGNATION OF UNIROYAL: Chairman Kuzmuk reported that via let ter dated December 19, 1975, signed by Edward A. Morris, Marketing Manager-Asbeston, Uniroyal, Inc., resigned its Regular Membership in the ATI. Mr. Morris wrote that the decision was reached by corporate management after the careful consideration of a number of factors. It was moved by Mr. Scanlan, seconded by Mr. Bratt, and unanimously agreed to accept the resignation with a great deal of regret. 6_. VICE-PRESIDENTIAL VACANCY: Consequent to the afore-mentioned resignation of Uniroyal, Mr. Morris resigned as Vice President of the ATI. Chairman Kuzmuk asked the Board to consider combining the Offices of Vice President and Treasurer for the remainder of this Fiscal Year. Treasurer Scanlan expressed willingness to accept the added responsibility if the Board so desired. It was moved by Mr. Bratt, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and unanimously approved that Mr. Scanlan serve as Vice President and Treasurer for the balance of the year in accordance with the By-Laws of this Institute. _7. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Since the Board will have a better idea at the next Meeting as to how the member companies will respond to its program to broaden the membership base of the ATI, it was agreed to table the subject of Nominating Committee duties until the Gover nors meet on June 3, 1976. Basically the Chairman will be asked to submit a Slate of Officers for election at the October 1976 meeting of the Board and to recommend representatives to serve as Chairmen of the various working Committees. 13. RESPONSE TO NEW MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Chairman Kuzmuk introduced a discussion on the best approach to take toward determining how each member company will respond to new membership eligibility requirements as of September 1, 1976. It was agreed a letter should be sent to each member company as soon as possible, fully explaining that the new membership qualifications are being established to recognize that asbestos textile manufacturing is an international industry. The letter should completely define each Class of Membership that will be available and the qualifications that a company must meet to be eli gible for a specific category. It also is to have attached a ques tionnaire for a representative of each member company to fill in and return to the Executive Secretary, advising whether or not it will continue in the ATI and in which Class of Membership it is eligible. more IMS 006645 IMT-006050 ATI-139 Page 4 - ATI INC Board of Governors' Meeting - 2/5/76 2- H.R. 9505: In giving an up-date of the status of House Bill H.R. 9505--Creation of a Commission on Unemployment Caused by the Dispersion of Hazardous Industries, introduced September 10, 1975, by U.S. Repr. D. V. Daniels (D.-N.J.), the Secretary reported that although the Bill had been referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, no hearings have thus far been held. The Bill is described in some detail in the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Governors held October 1-2, 1975 (paragraph 17). 10. POSSIBLE FUTURE PROGRAMS: At the instructions of the Board at its last meeting, the Secretary contacted two organizations con cerning possible presentations at future General Meetings. a) One firm was Alexander and Alexander, insurance brokers head quartered in New York City. The subject of presenting a program on "insurance considerations in asbestos products liability" was discussed with Mr. P. M. Redmond, Jr. He appeared interested and said they would be willing to handle the program provided they could come up with a package that would be of value to ATI member compan ies. He promised to investigate the matter and if it was deemed beneficial to proceed, they would gladly present the program at no cost to the ATI. Upon discussing the possibility, it was agreed by the Board to consider scheduling a program by Alexander and Alexander if they are in position to prepare a meaningful presentation. b) Mr. Douglas Greenwald, a Chief Economist with McGraw-Hill, was approached as a possible speaker on the general economy. Although his honorarium is- set at $1,500.00, an expert from his staff would be willing to handle the program, at cost (room, meals and transporta tion) . The Board decided to~not schedule such a program at this time. 11. FUTURE MEETING SITES AND DATES: Chairman Kuzmuk reported that a new "cost policy" had been initiated by Twin Bridges Marriott, Arlington, Virginia, whereby it could cost the ATI as high as $450.00 just for meeting-room space for the June 1976 meeting. Therefore, the site for that meeting has been changed to Stouffer's National Center Inn. . . . The next five (5) meetings of the ATI are scheduled as follows: 1976 Jun 3-4 -- Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Va. ; 1976 Oct 6-8 -- Savannah Inn & Country Club, Savannah, Georgia; 1977 Feb 3-4 -- Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Va.; 1977 Jun 2-3 -- Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Va.' 1977 Oct 5-7 -- Ponte Vedra Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. 12. OSHA PROPOSED REVISION TO "ASBESTOS STANDARD": a) The Secretary advised that CONSAD Research Corporation, con tracted by OSHA to prepare an inflationary impact study, had been supplied by ATI with asbestos textile production figures (external sales) as reported to D. A. Caruso, C.P.A., by ATI U.S. member companies for the years 1947 through September 1975. b) It was reported that the Asbestos Information Association/North America had held a meeting on February 4, 1976, to present the indus try reponse it had thus far prepared for presentation to OSHA. AIA/NA more........... MS 006646 MT-006051 ATI-139 'Page 5 - ATI INC Board of Governors' Meeting - 2/5/76 submitted, for acceptance, its proposed draft together with a sup plement, a medical report and a feasibility/economics report. The latter report is composed of data obtained to date that are suffi cient to draw supportable conclusions within the primary sector of the asbestos industry -- those employers who receive, store, handle and process raw asbestos fiber. Further studies will be undertaken that will be concerned with the secondary sector and with the consu mer. The proposal presented by AIA/NA was accepted by an overwhelming majority of the companies and trade associations present at the meet ing. c) The Board was reminded that an Environmental Task Group had been formed to study problems of asbestos dust generation and control at each step in the various asbestos textile manufacturing processes. The findings of the Group are to be added to ATI's Position Paper on OSHA's proposed revision to the "Asbestos Standard." d) Additional comments received from Institute member companies will also be incorporated into the ATI Position Paper. When all material is at hand, a final draft will be prepared and sent to each Governor for his approval, after which it will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor by the designated deadline for comments, currently extended to April 9, 1976. It will deal specifically and solely with the asbestos dust problems of the asbestos textile manu facturing industry. 13. NEW MEMBER INTEREST: The Secretary reported Francisco Stedile S.A. "Fras-le", Caxius do Sul, Brazil, has expressed interest in possibly becoming a member of the ATI. It is believed the firm is a manufacturer of brake linings and clutch facings and of small amounts of asbestos yarn, tape and cloth from raw fiber. Under a directive from the Board, the Secretary will issue an invitation to Francisco Stedile to apply for membership as of September 1, 1976, the begin ning of the new fiscal year. 14. ATI REGISTERING AS A FOREIGN AGENT: Attorney Alcorn alerted the Board that, in light of the new membership thrust coming into effect September 1, 1976, it may be necessary for the ATI to register with the U.S. Department of State as a foreign agent, representative of foreign companies. The new membership criteria is actually a redefi nition of a community of interests, i.e., the members of ATI are now, due to changes in the overall industry itself, interested in certain aspects of the international asbestos textile business. The ATI . would not be representing foreign companies, individually, but a community of interests that exists among its members. The matter will be discussed in greater detail at a later date. 15. ENVIRONMENTAL TASK GROUP: Chairman L. E. Moody reported the Group had met the evening of February 4, 1976, and all day February 5, 1976. When the written report is completed, it will be sent to the Secretary for distribution to each Governor and, ultimately, to each member of the Task Group. The Group discussed each piece of asbestos textile machinery now being used and how it generates asbestos dust and how it can be contained. It was agreed the more more MS 006647 MT-006052 ATI-139 Page 6 - ATI INC Board of Governors' Meeting - 2/5/76 difficult problems were evident in carding and in the transporting of blended stock. Also determined was that it was not possible to consistently maintain a 5-fiber, time-weighted average at all points and for all employees, the reason being that certain people, such as mechanical and maintenance people, who must service machinery will be obliged to work, on occasion, in areas above the "5-fiber" level. However, it is possible to meet the 5-fiber TWA for the majority of asbestos textile production employees. The general consensus was that the 2-fiber limitation could be met in most instances in approximately five years and at considerable expense. The economics of the enormous cost involved was questioned. It was also agreed that meeting the "0.5-fiber" proposal seems unreachable by today's technology, would take an undetermined amount of time, and may well necessitate a complete restructuring of manufacturing processes, resulting in products that will be totally different from those currently produced -- and the economic impact would be fantas tic. 16. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: a) Technical - report by Acting Chairman W. Maaskant, Amatex Corporation -- Editorial changes to ASTM D1118--Magnetic Rating were approved; a proposed statement on the precision and accuracy section of ASTM D1571--Woven Asbestos Tape will be issued for review; ASTM D1918-72--Asbestos Content is the next Method that will be up for revision; and revisions are in order for ASTM D299--Yarn when it is due for review. The Committee is prepared to review Military Specifications MIL-I-15349c--Thermal Insulating Tape and HH-T-1782-- Asbestos Tape. - Due to illness, P. 0. Nicodemus may be retiring as Chairman of ASTM Sub-Committee D-13.14 on Asbestos Textiles. If and when that occurs, it has been proposed that the Chairman of the ATI Technical Committee also serve as Chairman of D13.14. Mr. Maaskant is serving as Acting Chairman of the ATI Technical Committee, filling the vacancy created by C. S. Barnwell leaving the post because of the resignation from ATI of Uniroyal, Inc. The Committee has requested more participation in its activities by representatives of other Member Companies, especially of Garlock Inc. and of Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. b) Fiber Research & Testing - report by Committee Member D. E. Childers, Southern Asbestos Company -- At the last meeting it was decided to run a Round-Robin test on dust counts, using the membrane filter method via the most-recent OSHA standards. Test results received to date indicate the same counting procedure was not followed by all laboratories. Therefore, another Round-Robin test will be done, with instructions that all participants follow the same proce dure. What is hoped to be accomplished is to determine the merits of the method or to improve upon the procedure. The group has been sitting in with the Technical Committee, offering its assistance where needed. more MS 006648 MT-006053 ATI-139 P&ge 7 - ATI INC Board of Governors' Meeting - 2/5/76 c) Environmental - report by Chairman L. E. Moody, Southern As bestos Company -- A representative from Nilfisk of America, Inc., is scheduled to show his company's vacuum cleaning equipment. Of specific interest will be newly-developed air filters which are claimed to keep airborne asbestos dust to below the 0.5 fiber/cc level. The Committee will also discuss certain parts of the OSHA pro posed revision to the "Asbestos Standard," especially as it relates to recordkeeping, sanitary facilities, regulated areas and mechani cal ventilation systems. 17. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be brought be fore the Board of Governors, a motion for adjournment was made by Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by Mr. Scanlan, and so carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Doris w. ragan, Executive Secretary MS 006649 NIT-006054 Asbestos Textile Institute Foundf.o io ATI-139 8-PAGE REPORT OF FUNDS 9/1/75 THRU 12/31/75 3 SUBJECT TO AUDIT AT END OF FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 MS 006650 MT-006055 Attachment I/page- 1 of 9 P.O. UOX471 131 NORTH YORK ROAD WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 19090 (215) OL9-S007 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Fiscal Year ending August 31, 1976 Report of FundsPeriod: September 1, 1975, thru December 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account Less Litigation Defense Fund TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 1975 $ 700.48 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,033.93 RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales $ 46.65 Test Manual Sales 748.90 Members' Dues 9,750.00 Interest on Savings 388.93 ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement 112.00 Reimbursement from Litigation Defense Fund/Supplies 38.01 TOTAL RECEIPTS ...................................................................... DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services fi 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 ................... $ 1,154.01 356.35 871.00 46.49 2,016.65 267.79 234.65 391.26 139.50 80.04 165.00 300.00 9.25 BALANCE ON HAND - December 31, 1975 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 AS OF December 31, 1975: Total Funds As Listed Above .................................................... $ 13,651.71 Accounts Receivable -- Members' Dues ................................. 1,875.00 Charged Expenses ........................ 24.72 Furniture s Equipment/Nominal Value.................................... 1.00 TOTAL ASSETS .............................................................................................. LIABILITIES AS OF December 31, 1975: Accrued Taxes .................................................................................... $ 296.11 TOTAL LIABILITIES .................................................................................... TOTAL NET WORTH AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1975 $ 8,599.21 + 11,084.49 $ 19,683.70 - 6,031.99 $ 13,651.71 MS 006651 $ 13,651.71 MT-006056 $ 15,552.43 296.11 $ 15,256.32 At_tachment_I/page _2_ of _9 Page 2 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 EXPENSES AGAINST BUDGET INCOME: Members' Dues Interest on Savings . Booklet/Magnetite Sample Sales Test Manual Sales Budgeted F/Y 1975-76 $ 13,125.00 1,000.00 100.00 500.00 $ 14,725.00 Received To 12/31/75 $ 9,750.00 388.93 37.40 668.86 $ 10,845.19 DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services/Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso/1974-75 ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Insurance Inc. Budgeted F/Y 1975-76 $ 4,800.00 3,000.00 175.00 1,000.00 600.00 500.00 850.00 600.00 660.00 300.00 25.00 300.00 160.00 $ 12,970.00 Received To 12/31/75 \ $ 1,510.36 871.00 46.49 1,904.65 267.79 234.65 353.25 139.50 165.00 300.00 *# ,, $ 5,792.69 Income______________ Expected Income...$14,725.00 Received To Date..-10.845.19 Outstanding............ $ 3,879.81 Uniroyal..................... + 1,500.00 $ 2,379.81 Actual Current _______ Expenses________ _______ Picture Budgeted..$12,970.00 Expenses..- 5,792.69 $ 7,177.31 Income...$10,845.19 Expended.- 5,792.69 $ 5,052.50 MIS 006652 Attachment I/page 3 of 9 MT-006057 Page 3 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS TEST MANUAL, 3RD EDITION RECEIPTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1975 Receipts - September 1975 .......................................... $ 437.65 October 1975 ..................................... 109.75 November 1975 102.75 December 1975 TOTAL RECEIPTS - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 . . TOTAL RECEIPTS TO DATE ...................................... DISBURSEMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1975 ........................$ 22,609.53 Disbursements - Postage and Related Costs 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 .... +80.04 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS TO DATE ...... NET LOSS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1975 . . $ 21,536.78 98.75 + 748.90 $ 22,285.68 - 22,689.57 ($ 403.89)* *Loss incurred 9/1/74 thru 8/31/75...$1072.75 Loss incurred 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75..- 403.89 Loss decrease since 8/31/75...................$ 668.86 Overrun (approximate)................................. 136 Additional received from printer.... + 34 Available for sale........................................ 170 Sold thru 12/31/75........................................ - 93 Balance on Hand for Sale.................................. 77 ^ 66$3 Attachment I/page 4 of 9 MT-006058 PagS 4 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 DISBURSEMENTS VOUCHER Check # Date 1327 9 /10/75 1328 9 /15/75 1329 9 /16/75 1330 9 /16/75 1331 9 /25/75 1332 9 /25/15 1333 9 /26/75 1334-A 9 /26/75 1334-B 9 /30/75 1335 10/ 3/75 1336 10/ 8/75 1337 10/10/75 1338 10/17/75 1339 10/17/75 1340 10/17/75 1341 10/24/75 1342 10/24/75 1343 10/28/75 1344 10/28/75 1345 10/28/75 1346 10/28/75 1347 10/28/75 SUB-BALANCE more Amount $ 60.00 32.23 23.10 5.25 50.00 127.00 9.92 1.98 48.00 175.00 51.90 48.58 16.00 22.17 15.11 50.00 6.65 108.41 8.06 5.75 83.87 4.75 * V 953.73 Payable To For Amelia Island Plant. Advance Deposit 10/75 Kwick Print Inc. Repro's Bell of Pennsylvania Telephone - Aug 1975 AIA/NA Handbook of Fed Reg's Cash Petty Cash Account Doris M. Fagan Net Wages - Sep 1975 United Parcel Svc. United Parcel Svc. Test Manual Shipment j Test Manual Shipment Doris M. Fagan Bal. Due/Net Wages-9/75 Phy. Fitness Inst. Honorarium/Speaker/10-75 Kwick Print Inc. Repro's Bell of Pennsylvania Telephone - Sep 1975 AIA/NA Advance Copy/OSHA Rev. ASBESTOS Magazine Postage/Add. Plates-9/75 Kwick Print Inc. 10/75 Mtg Notice Inserts Cash Petty Cash Account Pa. Unem. Comp. Fund Unem Tax - Jul-Aug 1975 Internal Revenue Svc Inc/FICA Taxes - Jul-Aug Pa. Dept, of Revenue Pers Inc Tax - Jul-Aug Pa. Dept, of Revenue Pers Inc Tax - Sep 1975 Internal Revenue Svc Inc/FICA Taxes - Sep 75 Pa Unem Comp Fund Unem Tax - Sep 1975 MS 006654 Attachment I/page 5 of 9 MT -006059 ?a,g 5 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ATI-139 F/Y 1975/76 DISBURSEMENTS VOUCHER -- CONTINUED Check # Date SUB-BALANCE/PAGE 1 Amount $ ' 953.73 Payable To For __ 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 10/31/75 11/12/75 11/12/75 11/14/75 11/14/75 11/14/75 11/14/75 11/12/75 11/12/75 11/12/75 11/12/75 11/24/75 11/24/75 11/24/75 11/24/75 11/26/75 11/26/75 ' 11/26/75 Voided 12/10/75 12/15/75 12/18/75 12/31/75 more..... 175.00 50.00 100.35 1,510.36 304.50 251.44 1,516.63 165.00 22.13 41.98 7.00 11.60 239.22 25.80 27.39 59.17 50.00 175.00 Voided 19.09 62.62 20.95 175.00 $ 5,963.96 Doris M. Fagan Net Wages - Oct 1975 Cash Petty Cash Account Bell of Pennsylvania Telephone - Oct 1975 Cadwalader, W&T Legal Exp - 3rd Qtr 75 David A. Caruso Accountant - 1974/75 Secretary's Esp Annual Mtg - Oct 1975 Amelia Island Plant. Annual Mtg Esp - 10/75 . ASBESTOS Magazine Office Rental/4th Qtr 75 ASBESTOS Magazine Postage - Oct 75 Kwick Print Inc. Covers for Minutes Sir Speedy Notaries Equipt Co Rubber Stamp Corporate Seal MS 006655 Stouffer's Special Mtg - 11/13/75 Projection Inc. Projector " " " " " " Kwick Print Inc. Repro's ASBESTOS Magazine Postage/Mail 10/75 Minutes Cash Petty Cash Account Doris M. Fagan Net Wages - Nov 1975 Voided Voided MT-006060 ASBESTOS Magazine Postage - Nov 1975 Bell of Pennsylvania Telephone - Nov 1975 Kwick Print Inc. Repro's Doris M. Fagan Net Wages - Dec 1975 Attachment I/page 6 of 9 Page 6 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 DISBURSEMENTS VOUCHER - CONTINUED Disbursements Recap Checking Account .................................................................. $ 5,953.96 Savings Account.................................................................. .. Supply of Checks 12/17/75.......................................... +19.75 $ 5,983.71 Petty Cash Account............................................................. + 248.28 $ Less Checks Drawn for Petty Cash............................ - 6,231.99' 200.00 $ 6,031.99 oo oo oin oin > *9 /25/75 - Check #1331 10/24/75 - Check #1341 11/12/75 - Check # 103 11/26/75 - Check # 118 ... $ 50.00 . . . 50.00 $200.00 Withdrawals from Savings Account for Deposit in Checking Account: 10/24/75 11/ 7/75 11/14/75 $1,000.00 . .4.000.00 1 000 00 $6,000.00 more.......... Attachment I/page 7 of 9 .................................... *-------------------- MT-006061 Page .7*- Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 DISBURSEMENTS FROM PETTY CASH ACCOUNT BALANCE SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 ............................................................................... ..................................... $ 46.21 RECEIPTS: Book Sale 9/15/75...........................................................................$ 2.40 Cash Deposit via Check #1331 9/25/75 ................................. 50.00 ' EXPENDITURES + 52.40 $ 98.61 001 -- General - AIA/NA Book of Federal Standards.......................................... $ 5.25 002 -- General - Postage/10/75 reservation list to Amelia Island . . 4.05 003 -- General- Postage/Financial File F/Y 1974-75 for audit .... 5.26 004 -- General- Postage/Test Manual to Superlit, Turkey ........................ 3.80 005 -- General- Postage/Test Manual to National Gypsum, NewOrleans. . .74 006 -- General- Postage/Test Manual to Adco, Richmond Hill, NY . . . .74 007 -- General- Two Copies of ASBESTOS Magazine for client . 1.00 008 -- General - Tape Cartridges for 10/75 Annual Meeting ........................ 15.75 009 -- General - Repro's ............................................................................................. 26.35 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1975 ............................................................. - 62.94 BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 1975 ........................................................................... RECEIPTS: Cash Deposit via Check #1341 10/24/75 ............................. $50.00 EXPENDITURES $ 35.67 + 50.00 i $ 85.67 010 -- General - Postage/Test Manual to Wehrhahn, Germany ........................ $16.25 011 -- General - Postage/Test Manuals to Fuji Books, Tokyo, and to Johns-Manville Library, Denver, Colorado. . 4.54 012 -- General - Postage/Test Manuals to Amiantit, Athens, Greece, and to Blackwell's, New York City .... 4.54 013 -- General - Repro's.................................................................................................. 27.72 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - OCTOBER 1-31, 1975 ............................................................... - 53.Q5 BALANCE OCTOBER 31, 1975 ......................................................................... $ 32.62 . Attachment I/page 8 of 9 MS 006657 MT-006062 O - ueport ot Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ' 1 11 w / -- ^ _______ -- . -DISBURSEMENTS FROM PETTY CAs7i~ACCOUNT~ - CONTINUED ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 BALANCE NOVEMBER 1, 1975 ........................................................................................................... RECEIPTS: Cash Deposit via Check #103 11/12/75 ................... $ 50.00 Cash Deposit via Check #118 11/26/75 ................... 50.00 EXPENDITURES 014 -- Mailing Test Manuals to W.Germany & Denmark............................ $ 9.85 015 -- Mailing Test Manual to Washington, D.C.......................................... .74 016 -- Tapes & Batteries for ATI INC OSHA/Standard Meeting ... 11.78 017 -- Secretary's Expenses for ATI INC OSHA/Standard Meeting. . 16.35 013 -- Tip. for delivery of Test Manuals from printer........................ 2.00 019 -- To ASBESTOS Magazine for Factbook for client........................ 1.00' 020 -- Clerical Help for Annual Meeting Minutes, etc.......................... 24.00 021 -- Repro's -- all for general purposes............................................... 16.65 022 -- Repro's -- Litigation Expense/to be billed 11/30/75 . . . 3.31 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - NOVEMBER 1975 BALANCE NOVEMBER 30, 1975 023 -- To ASBESTOS Magazine for Factbook for client........................5 1.00 024 -- MailingTest Manuals to Thetford Mines, Canada ................... 16.40 025 -- Mailing Test Manuals to India & Delaware................................. 4.54 026 -- Shipping ATI booklets to Consad for OSHA Impact Statement 3.13 027 -- To ASBESTOS Magazine fdr Factbook for client........................ 1.00 028 -- MailingTest Manuals to Belgium/Chile/Mexico/Illinois . . 4.00 029 -- Repro's -- all for general purposes................................................. 16.04 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - DECEMBER 1975 .................................................................. BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1975 ............................................................. $ 32.62 HOP. 00 $132.62 - 86.18 $ 46.44 MS 006658 - 46.11 $ .33 Attachment I/paqe 9 of 9 MT-006063 ATI-139 Minutes BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute FEB g 1976 MS 006659 MT-006064 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MEETING - BOARD OF GOVERNORS February 5, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia AGENDA 1. Call To Order - 1:30 p.m. -- A. Kuzmuk, Chairman 2. Minutes of Last Stated Meeting -- Executive Secretary 3. Financial Report -- M. J. Scanlan, Treasurer a) Statement of Account of Litigation Defense Fund b) All Pertinent Monies Transferred to the Corporation 4. Tyler Litigation -- W. B. Alcorn, Jr., ATI Trial Counsel 5. Adjournment - 1:45 p.m. MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: Garlock Inc. - A. Kuzmuk, Chairman Amatex Corporation - M. J. Scanlan Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - M.Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company - E. C. Bratt ATI Trial Counsel - W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft ATI Executive Secretary - D. M. Fagan MS 006660 1_. The February 5, 197 6, Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Chairman Kuzmuk. 2. Upon presentation, it was moved by Mr. Bratt and seconded by Mr. Scowcroft to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the last stated Meeting and to accept them as written. The motion was approved, unanimously. _3. The status of the Litigation Defense Fund (see Attachment I) for the first four months of the latest Fiscal Year was reported by Treasurer Scanlan. Cash balance on hand at September 1, 1975, was more............ MT-006065 -Page 2 - ATI Board of Governors' Meeting - 2/5/76 ATI-139 $13,083.93. Receipts comprised solely of interest on savings totaled $158.81. Disbursements for office expenses and legal costs and fees amounted to $3,877.78. This resulted in a cash balance at December 31, 1975, of $9,364.96 -- deemed sufficient to cover expenses through April 30, 1976. It was moved by Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by Mr. Bratt, and so carried, unanimously, to accept the Report as presented. It will be filed for audit. Treasurer Scanlan advised that all monies being held for the - - - ,-------i-ori i-n the new organization by the end v ws*^.**^ Tt was moved by Mr. approved to adjourn p.m. w*4wa. ww*w xnwa kj ww ... _ _ >f Scowcroft, seconded by Mr. Bratt, and unanimously the Meeting. The Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 Y Respectfully submitted, Doris M. Fagan, t/ Executive Secretary MS 006661 MT-006066 'ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND ATI-139 ESTABLISHED: APRIL 1, 1974 PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 1, 1975, THRU DECEMBER 31, 1975 -- F/Y 1975-76 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975 13,083.93 RECEIPTS: 12/10/75 - Bank Service Charge/Waived. $ .84 12/31/75 - Interest on Savings .... _______157,97 . TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................................................................... + 158.81 $ ,13,242.74 DISBURSEMENTS: 10/31/75 - To ATI, Inc., for Office Expenses 9/1/75-10/31/75 . $ 4.61 11/14/75 - Cadwalader, Wickersham&Taft 1,450.00 11/14/75 - Hathaway & Jackson .... 2,388.93 11/28/75 -Bank Service Charge .... .84 12/15/75?- To ATI, Inc., for Office Expenses - November 1975. . _________33.40 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS........................................................................- 3,877.78 BALANCE ON HAND - DECEMBER 31, 1975 .... $ 9,364.96* Checking Account: $ 323.54 Savings Account: +9,041.42 $9,364.96 MS 006662 Attachment I WIT-006067 ATI-139 ' RECEIVED APR 21976 I Minutes GENERAL MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute FEB 6 1975. 1 MS 006663 MT-006068 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEICTILS INSTITUTE 1975 WINTER MEET ING February 6, 1S76 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia LIST OF DBT.HCa.TSS AMATEX CORPORATION W, Uaashant J. L. Rainey K, J. Scanlan 13. 3. Walter ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. W. 2. R. Collar. P. E. Leclero ATLAS TEXTILE COMPANY W. I-I. Johnston BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. J. M. Loblond W. H. Smith CANADIAN JOHNS-MAMVILLS CO. LTD. H. M. Hoy J. P. Power GASLOCK INC. S. G. Di::it A. Kuzmuk NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. Y. Sato S. Shina RAYBESTCS-I-ANHATTAN, C. D. Colson J. W. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy W. Rrucke R. O. Moebius M. Q. Scowcrcft INC. SOUTHERI7 ASBESTOS E /'w"* rJ->l--uUwj- D. E. Childers J. W. Echord L. E. Moody COMPANY TEA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. w. Corson ASBESTOS TEXTILE .INSTITUTE W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., ATI Legal Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickershan & Taft D. M. Fagan, ATI Executive Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 1976 Winter Meeting was 2G peo ple: 26 members, 1 legal counsel, and 1 secretary -- representative of 10 member companies, plus ATI/ more...... MS 006664 MT-006069 Pago 2 - ATI 1976 Mintor Meeting - 2/5/76 ATI-139 1-1 I U U T E S 1, The 1976 Uinter General Mooting of the Asbestos Tortile Institute was called to order by President A, Kuzmuk at 1:00 p.n., February 6, 1976, at the Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. 2, Upon the calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting, it was moved by S. G. Di::it, seconded by L. E. Moody, and unanimously approved, to dispense with, the reading thereof. 3, In the absence of Treasurer M. J. Scanlan, President Kuzr.'uh pre sented -the Financial Report of -the Litigation Defense Fund as of December 31, 1975. The balance on hand at September 1, 1975, was $13,033.92, receipts to date totaled $133.31 and disbursements amounted to $3,377,73 -- leaving a cash balance at December 31, 1975, of $3,364.96. It v/as noted the funds available are expected to bo sufficient to cover anticipated orpensos between now and the Soring Meeting in June of this year. The entire Report is attached 1 `~ ed to change ourAny -- _5. As advised by President Kumulc, the no::t General Meeting of the Asbestos Tortile Institute will be held Ju no 3-4, 1976, at Stouffer*s National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. 6_. There being no further business to bo brought before the general membership, a motion to adjourn was made by P. 3. Leclerc, seconded by C. A. Kennedy, and so moved. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deri3 H. Fagan, Executive Secretary MS 006665 MT-006070 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND ESTABLISHEDi APRIL 1, 1974 PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 1, 1975, THRU DECEMBER 31, 1975 -- F/Y 1975-76 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975 . . .$ 13,033.53 RECEIPTS: 12/10/75 - Bank Service Charge/Maivoc'. $ .34 12/31/75 - Interest on Savings . . . , 157.97 TOTAL RECEIPTS ............................................................................* 153.01 $ 13,242.74 DISBURSETIENTS: 10/31/75 - To ATI, Inc., for Office Expenses 9/1/75-10/31/75 . $ 4.51 11/14/75 - Cadiralader,*7ickersharn:Taft 1,450.00 11/14/75 - Hathaway & Jackson .... 2,333.93 11/23/75 - Bank Service Charge . .84 12/15/75 - To ATI, Inc., for Office Expenses - November 1375. . _______33.40 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ............. - 3.877.73 3AIANCE ON HAND - DECEMBER 31, 1975 ... . $ 9,364.96* Checking Account: Savings Account: $ 323.54 -fr9,041.42 $9,364.96 MS 006666 Attachment I MT-006071 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. MINUTES -- GENERAL MEETING Feb. 6, 1976 Ws 006667 PRODUCED M - S3 MT-006072 ATI-139 ' AS3EST0S TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. 1976 WINTER MEETING , February S, 157 S Sheraton National Motor 3btel, Arlington# Virginia LIST OF DELEGATES AMATEX CORPORATION W. JIaaskant J. L. Rainey M. J, Scanlan E. a. Walter ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD, W. 3. R. Callan P, E. Leclerc ATLAS TEXTILE COMPANY W. H. Johnston BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. J. M. Leblond W. H. Smith y CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVZLLE CO. LTD. H. M. Hay J. P. Power GARLOCX INC. S. G. Dixit A. Kuzmuk RAY3ESTOS--MANHATTAN# C. D. Colson . J. W Hawkins C. A. Kennedy W. Krucka R. 0. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft INC, SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Eratt D.,, E. Childers J. W. Echerd L. E. Moody TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. E. J. Corson --------.------------------------------------------------------------------s. ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE# INC. W. 3. Alcorn# Jr.# Esq.# ATI Legal Counsel# Cadwaladar# Wickersham & Taft NIPPON AS3EST0S CO. LTD. Y. Sato S. Shixna D. M. Fagan# ATI Executive Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 1976 Winter Meeting was 28 people: 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. Kuzmuk at 1:15 p.m.# Febru ary 6# 1976# at the Sheraton National Motor Hotel# Arlington# Virginia, MORE MS 006668 MT-006073 PRODUCED M -U Page 2 - ATI IUC. 1975 Winter Meeting - 2/3/76 ATI-139 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. 3. Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by S. G. Dixit, seconded by L. E. Moody, and unanimous ly approved, to dispense with the reading of same. 4. In the absence of Treasurer Scanlan, a report on the financial status of -the Corporation was presented by President Kusmuk. On September 1, 1975, the balance on hand was $3,599.21. 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 ware $5,031.99, leaving a cash balance at the end of December of $13,551.71. Talcing into account known 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. . _5. The Fiber Producers' Report was presented by P. E. Declare. 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 was 69T5. At year-end, inventories of Group 3 grades were 55% 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. 6_. Technical Committee Member J. W. Hawkins reported that his group met February 5 and 6 to review several ASTH Standards and a Military Specification. ... Mr. Hawkins announced -that the Technical Commit tee, which had S 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 Jghns^Manyille. .Corporation-and- Garlock Inc. Others that can give technical assistance are requested to volunteer. ... It was advised that the ATI Technical Committee and ASTT1 Sub-Commit tee 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. Hicodemus is in ill health and is not in position to travel, but he has agreed to continue with these responsibilities for the time being. When the time comes that he becomes unable to be active, the ATI Technical Committee has decided -that the Chairman of both the ASTH and the ATI Committees should be the same person -- rotating at two-year intervals. See Attachment III for the complete Technical Coramittee Report. . more MS 006669 MT-006074 PRODUCED JIM -83 Page 3 - ATI INC. 1976 Winter Meeting - 2/6/76 ATI-139 _7. In -the absence of Chairman R. A. Itintze, 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 CSEA method of counting. See Attachment 17 for -the entire Fiber Research & Tasting Subcommittee Resort. 3. 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 tartile 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 pari of the ATI Position Paper which will serve as the Institute's comments to the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on -the proposal to revise -the "Asbestos Standard." . 9. As reported by Chairman Moody, the Environmental Committee met on February 6 during which it received a presentation and demonstration by Mr. Robert S. Magdelain on Nilfish vacuum cleaning equipment. Secondly, a discussion was held on the events of the meeting held 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 Committee Report. 10. President Kuzrauk advised that the Secretary 'would soon be sending response forms to all member companies, requesting them to indicate their acceptance or non-acceptance of the new membership structure which becomes effective September 1, 1976, and which was fully de fined in the Minutes of tils 1975 Annual General Meeting 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 so 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 the start of the neset fiscal year. President Itizmuk requested all member companies to more MT-006075 produced JM -83 MS 006670 Page 4 - ATI INC. 1975 Winter Meeting - 2/6/75 ATI-139 respond promptly so all of the data v/ill be available to the Board at its Meeting on June 3, 1975. 11. It was regrettably announced by President Ruzmul: that as a result of a corporate decision. Uniroyal, Inc., had resigned as a Member of the ATI. He stated the Board had accepted the 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. 12.Because of Uniroyal1s resignation from the Institute, vacancies wore created in the Office of Vice-President and in the Chairmanship of the Technical Committee. President Kuznulc announced that -through the remainder of this fiscal year and until the 1975 Annual Meeting, Treasurer Scanlan will take on the additional duties of Vice President of the Institute. W. Maaslcant will serve as Acting Chair man of -the ATI Technical Committee. . 13. President KunmuJ: informed the membership that the dates of the nent General Meeting of ATI, Inc., remained at June 3-4, 1975, although the site had been changed to Stouffer1s National Canter Inn, Arlington, Virginia. The move was made in the interest of economy when it was learned that Twin Bridges Marriott in Arlington (the previously-scheduled site) had established new prices for meeting space that seemed exorbitant and an unnecessary expense. 14. It '.as reported by President Kunmuk that -the ATI Position Paper had been reviewed at this meeting. It is about ready for final draft form and should be completed and approved by the Board for submission to OSHA by the deadline which presently is April 3, 1975. The ATI Position Paper v/ill incorporate -the outcome of discus sions at -the special meeting held by -the Institute on November 13, 1975? data received and compiled following that meeting; and the findings of the Environmental Task Group (referred to in paragraph 8 of these Minutes). It v/ill be concerned specifically with the posi tion of the asbestos tentile manufacturing industry in the U.S. In addition, ATI is coordinating with AIA/NA in its project toward pre paring and submitting a total Asbestos Industry Response to OSHA. 15. There being no further business -to be brought before the member ship, it was moved by P. E. Lcclerc and seconded by C. A. Kennedy that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried and the meet ing adjourned at 2i00 p.n. MT-006076 MS 006671 produced jM-83 Respectfully submitted, OdZoz -Yr}^cuj^ Doris M. Fagan, V Executive Secretary FIBER PRODUCERS1 REPORT ATI-139 Presented by Paul 3. Declare, Sales Director, Asbestos Corporation Ltd., 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 Thetford- Slack Lake-East Broughton 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 65% lower than they were the previous year; total stocks were 59% lower as well -- and I should add that 50% of the inventory was made up of group 7 grades. The supply situation of the longer spinning grades such as 3F, Cassiar 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 are very much in demand, and definitely in short supply. The demand for grades in group 7 continues to be good, particularly in the "open type" grades. MS 006672 MT-006077 PRODUCED JM - 83 Attachment II ATI-139 TECHNICAL CCMUTTEB REPCRT ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. February 5-6, 1375 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Asia hex Corporation -- W. Maaskant, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- J. W. Southern Asbestos Company -- D. E. ' J. W. Acting Chairman Hawkins Childers; Echerd 1. ASTM D-1118--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-191S-7 2--Asbestos Content -- This method is next on the agenda for revision. At this time, no editorial changes are suggested. 4. ASTM/ATI relationship was discussed and, in view of the retire ment from General Electric of Mr. P. 0. 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 steps to take in the future. Since Mr. Barnwell of Uniroyal, Inc., no longer is active due to the resignation of Uniroyal from ATI, Mr. W. Maas!cent will act as Chairman of the ATI Committee until the June meeting. ... It was unanimously agreed to request Mr. 'Nicodemus to stay on as Chairman of ASTM D13.14. ; i 5. Specification MIL-1-15349c--Thermal Insulation Tape. -- The con tents of Table II were questioned. The nominal weight in the Table was recommended to be changed to minimum weight. RaybestosManhattan and Southern Asbestos will consult with each other and, . if needed, will propose the change as follows: ...... 3.6.3 - Change 55% to 70% and also, as stated above, the weight in Table II from nominal to minimum; MS 006673 In the event Raybestos-Manhattan and Southern Asbestos decide that a change is definitely necessary, either Mr. Hawkins or Mr. Echerd will write to NAVSEC in Eyattsville, Maryland. niozG i MT-006078 PRODUCED JM -83 Attachment Ill/page 1 of 2 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI, Inc., Technical Committee Report - 2/5-6/76 6. Technical Committee Membership -- Due to the low participation, in this Committee, it was requested while the President of ATI, Mr. A. Kuzm.uk, and the Secretary, Ids. D. M. Fagan, were present, to extend the Committee by adding at least one permanent member from Garlock Inc. and from Canadian Johns-Manvills Co. Ltd. Mr. Kuzm.uk promised to look into the matter concerning Garlcck and Mr. J. P. Power will check with C.J-M. Ms. Fagan will follow through. . 7. Specification HE-T~1732--Asbestos Tape -- ThisSpecification is superseding the former Standard MIL-T-4117A. Members of the Committee found that Government Procurement Agencies are still making reference to the 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. S. ASTM D-299--Yarn -- When next up for revision by ASTM Sub committee D13.14, it should be determined what type of change is advisable to Section 10--Yam Humber. The weight of plied yam calculation is not clear. Also, a plied yam tolerance for weight should be added under paragraph 7.1.1. 9. The next meeting will be held Ju ne 3-4, 1976, at Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. Respectfully submitted, W* Maaskant, Acting Chairman MS 006674 MT-006079 PRODUCED JM -83 Attachment III/oage 2 of 2 ATI-139 . FIBER RESEARCH & TESTING SUDCaflilTTEB REPORT *r ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC, February 5-6, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Asbestos Corporation Ltd, -- W. 3. R Callan Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd-; -- W. H. Smith Southern Asbestos Company -- D, E. Childers 1. The Chairman, Dr, ?- A, Kuntzo, could not be present, thus he ashed D. E. Childers to report on the activitos of the group. 2. At the last mooting, it was decided to run a comparison test on dust counting using the Membrane Filter Method. The participants wore 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 fibers/cc, and in another instance the counts ranged from 16.7 to 4.3 fibers/cc. 3. It was decided to begin another Round-Robin test. In the test, it will be emphasized that everyone use the OSHA method (NIOSH, August 1972). Mr. Childers will prepare new samples for the new test. A copy of the OSHA procedure will be sent to all partici pants. Each laboratory should cotint -the same slides and send them to the next person in 'the same order as listed below. * .Please send all test results to Dr, R. A. Kuntze. * D* E. Childers R. A. Kuntze ' G, F. A. Brink W; E. Smith J. P. Wronslci C. E. Stiefken B. Lincoln Respectfully submitted, D. E. Childers, Acting Chairman MS 006675 PRODUCED JM - 83 Attachment IV MT-006080 ATI-139 EN71I10LP-ISETAL CCMMTj REPORT ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. February 4-6, 1976 Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE : Axnatex Corporation -- vT. Maasleant; H. Z Walter Atlas Tsntile Company -- W. H. Johnston __^ Canadian Jchns-Manvilla Co. Ltd* - E. M. Eay; J. P. Power Garlock Inc* -- S. - G. Dinit; A. Eiizmuk . . ' Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. --,Y. Sato; S. Shirna ' Rcybestos-ibinhattan, Inc. -- J. ?7. Eawhins j C. A, Kennedy W, Krucke; R. O. Moebius; M. Q. Sccwcrcft Southern Asbestos Company -- 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 tan- .tiles, how asbestos fibers become airborne, hew airborne fiber is captured or controlled to dust collection and how effectively presently controlled*" Attended by S. G. Dinit, D. Ji* Fagan, E* H. Eay, C. A* Kennedy, W. Krucks, A* ICuorruIc, L. E. Moody, J. P. Power and E* E. Walter. Thursday, February 5, 1975 -- Hie Task Group mat from C:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.n. A discus ' sion of nachinery used and means of airborne asbestos fiber ' capture and control utilized the entire period. A separata re port will be submitted. Friday, February 6, 1976 -- A meeting of the full Environmental Committee was held. following items made up the meeting agenda. The MS 006676 a) equipment was given by R. S. Magdelain of Milfisk of America, Inc. The program included new, more-efficient air-filtering means, and ways of attaining larger quantities or volume per ' dump cycle. lore.. Attachment V/maoa 1 of 2 MT-006081 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI, Inc., Environmental Committee Report - 2/4--6/76 b) Discussion of the AIA/fcJA meeting held on February 4 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- Respectfully submitted, L. E. Moody, Chairman MS 006677 Attachment V/page 2 of 2 - S3* MT-006082 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. MEETING - BOARD OF GOVERNORS June 3, 1976 Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia AGENDA 1. Call To Order -3:45p.m. -- A. Kuzmuk, Chairman 2. Reading of Minutes -- Executive Secretary 3. Financial Report -- M. J. Scanlan, Treasurer a) Report of Funds for Eight Months to April 30, 1976; b) Expenditures Against Budget; c) Outstanding Membership Dues; d) Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition; e) Exemption from Federal Income Tax; f) Increase in Insurance Premiums. . 4. Social -- a) Contribution in memory of L. E. Moody; b) P. E. Leclerc recovering from knee operation. . 5. Appreciation Plaque for R. A. Kuntze 6. House Bills -- a) HR 9505--Creation of a Commission on Umemployment Caused by the Dispersion of Hazardous Industries; b) HR 5683--Release of Chrysotile from National Stockpile. 7. Future Meeting Sites and Dates 8. Meeting Schedule Restructuring 9. Future Program 10. ATI Position Paper 11. 12. 13. Broadening Membership Base Expressed New Member Interest Nominating Committee , 14. Committee Reports and Discussions 15. Shoup Litigation -- W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq. 16. 17. AIA/NA Legal Advisory Committee -- W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq. Adjournment - 5:00 p.m. MS 006679 more MT-006084 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI Inc., Board of Governors' Meeting - 6/3/76 MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: Garlock Inc. - A. Kuzmuk, Chairman Amatex Corporation - M. J. Scanlan Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - M. Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company - E. C. Bratt ATI Legal Counsel - W. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft ATI Executive Secretary - D. M. Fagan 1. CALL TO ORDER: A call to order of the third meeting of the Board of Governors of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., was issued by Chairman Kuzmuk at 3:45 p.m., June 3, 1976. 2. READING OF MINUTES: Upon Chairman Kuzmuk calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting, a motion was made by Mr. Scowcroft to dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Scanlan and carried unanimously. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT: The 8-page Report of Funds for the 8-month period to April 30, 1976, was distributed by Treasurer Scanlan. It is appended hereto as Attachment I. a) Pages 2 and 3 show a cash balance at the beginning of the Fiscal Year (September 1, 1975) of $8,599.21, receipts to 'date of $13,248.70 and disbursements of $10,695.06 -- leaving a cash bal ance at the end of the first eight months of $11,152.85. Taking into account current assets and liabilities, the actual net worth of the Corporation at April 30, 1976, was $11,331.56. It was moved by Mr. Bratt, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and unanimously approved, to accept the Report as presented. The Report will be filed for audit. b) Page 3 of the Report shows that for two-thirds of the way through the year, expenses totaled $10,478.08 against receipts of $13,031.72, leaving $2,553.64 from annual income for disbursements. c) Treasurer Scanlan reported that Hilados y Tejidos de Asbesto S.A., Mexico, had not as yet paid its membership dues for the current year. The Secretary was instructed to again contact the company in an endeavor to determine whether or not it wishes to remain a member of ATI. . d) Page 4 of the Report gives the financial picture of the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd edition. The net loss has been drastically reduced to $63.77 and there are approximately 40 manuals remaining for sale. e) The Secretary advised that via letter of March 12, 1976, from the Internal Revenue Service, the Corporation has been granted exemption from Federal Income Tax. f) Due to new insurance rates, it was reported by the Secretary that the premiums for ATI's coverage for the year 1976 totaled $164.00, a $72.00 increase over the previous year. MS 006680 more MT-006085 ATI-139 . P.age 3 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 6/3/7 4. SOCIAL: a) A $20.00 contribution had been sent to the Heineman Heart Foundation, Charlotte, North Carolina, in memory of Lawrence E. Moody who died as a result of a heart attack on March 8, 1976. The Governors held a moment of prayerful silence for Larry who was well liked and greatly respected -- and who had given gener ously of his time and expertise to the affairs of the Institute. b) It was reported that a card had been sent to Paul E. Leclerc, wishing him a speedy recovery from a knee injury. 5. APPRECIATION PLAQUE: A review of Committee Chairmen'indicated that R. A. Kuntze would complete his two-year term as Chairman of the Fiber Research & Testing Subcommittee as of the 1976 Annual Meeting. It was agreed that a plaque in appreciation would be presented to him at the Annual General Meeting on October 8, 1976. 6. HOUSE BILLS: a) HR 9505. Via data received from the Asbestos Information Association/North America, it was learned that no activity is evident concerning HR 9505--Creation of a Commission on Unemploy ment Caused by the Dispersion of Hazardous Industries (Repr. D. V. Daniels, Dem., N.J.). It is still pending before the Committee on Education and Labor. b) HR 5683. It was also learned from AIA/NA that no action or activity is expected on HR 5683--Release of Chrysotile from the National Stockpile (Repr. M. Fenwick, Rep., N.J.). The Bill had been referred to the Committee on Armed Forces. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS: The next four (4) meetings of the ATI are con firmed as follows: 1976 Oct 6-8 -- Savannah Inn & Country Club, Savannah, Ga.; 1977 Feb 3-4 -- Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Va.; 1977 Jun 2-3 -- Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Va.; 1977 Oct 5-7 -- Ponte Vedra Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. A discussion followed on holding two-day meetings at mid-town locations. Such a move would offer convenience and more tourist attractions and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. It also may be less expensive insofar as costs of meeting rooms and overnight accommodations are concerned. At the suggestion of the Board, the Secretary will look into the Atlanta, Georgia, area for February 1977 and the Mayflower and other appropriate hotels in downtown Washington, D.C., for June 1977. Also, Kiawah Island Inn, south of Charleston, South Carolina, was proposed as suitable for the 1978 Annual Meeting. 8. MEETING SCHEDULE RESTURUCTURING: Following discussion, it was decided that time at two-day meetings could be used to best advan tage by holding all Committee and Board meetings on Thursday afternoons and the General Meetings on Friday mornings. The new structure would also permit greater ease in meeting flight sche dules . MS 006681 more MT-006086 ATI-139.Page 4 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 6/3/7 9. FUTURE PROGRAM: The Board reviewed correspondence with Alexander & Alexander, insurance brokers, re a possible program on asbestos products liability. Based on several factors, including the pre- . liminary information that A&A requested to formulate the presen tation, it was agreed the project should be tabled for the present. 10. ATI POSITION PAPER: The Board was brought current on the status of ATI's response to OSHA's proposal to review the Asbestos Stan dard. It was reported that the ATI Environmental Task Group had submitted its findings from a study of the problems of asbestos dust generation and control at textile operations and that the findings were incorporated in the ATI Position Paper, submitted April 6, 1976, to the U.S. Department of Labor. The Paper consti tutes this Institute's response to the proposed revision to the OSHA Standard on Occupational Exposure to Asbestos. The Board was reminded that the "two-fiber" limitation would go into effect July .1, 1976. 11. BROADENING MEMBERSHIP BASE: At the direction of the Board, on ' February 23, 1976, the Secretary had issued a questionnaire to all member companies defining the new membership criteria as of September 1, 1976. To date, the status of the returns is as follows: Regular Members/Class A Amatex Corporation Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Southern Asbestos Company Annual Dues $ 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Regular Members/Class B Asahi Asbestos Co. Ltd. Asberit S.A. Asbestos Textil S.A. Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. Garlock of Canada Ltd. Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. TBA Industrial Products Ltd. 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Associate Members/Class C Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Atlas Textile Company Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd. Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 $ 15,250.00 Manufactures Multiples S.A. had replied with a negative response and, therefore, its membership will terminate as of August 31, 1976. Hilados y Tejidos de Asbesto S.A. has not as yet given a definite answer. A letter will be sent to all member companies advising the results of the project. , MS 006682 more.......... MT-006087 ATI-139-Rage 5 ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - S/2/1 Although the new Board members will not have the privileges of discussion and voting until the first meeting of the Board for the Fiscal Year 1976-77 (February 1977) , an invitation will be extended to them to visit a portion of the 1976 Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on October 6, 1976. This courtesy will enable the current Governors to officially welcome the new Members and will maintain continuity toward a smooth transition. 12. POSSIBLE NEW MEMBER: Due to expressed interest, the Secretary had written to Eng. Paul Hainaut, Francisco Stedile S.A., Caxias do Sul, Brazil, setting forth eligibility requirements for mem bership in ATI as of September 1, 1976. To date, no reply has been received. 13. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Committee Chairman Bratt proposed the fol lowing slate of Officers to be elected for one-year terms at the 1976 Annual Board Meeting: President--M. J. Scanlan, Amatex Corporation; Vice President & Treasurer--H. J. Corson, TBA Indus trial Products Ltd. Also, the following will be asked to serve two-year terms as Committee Chairmen: Environmental Committee-- C. A. Kennedy, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc.; Technical Committee-- W. Maaskant, Amatex Corporation; and Fiber Research & Testing Subcommittee--S. G. Dixit, Garlock Inc. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: a) Technical -- Report by Acting Chairman W. Maaskant, Amatex Corporation. Currently the Committee is up-to-date with its work on ASTM Standards. All suggested revisions have been submitted to the ASTM Editorial Committee for approval and it appears the next Standards are not scheduled for revision until about a year from now. . . . The Committee will consider the feasibility of reviewing certain Military Specifications for possible revision. . . . Concerning the previous request for additional member participation, A. R. Morrill of Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. will serve on the Committee and a new representative from Garlock of Canada Ltd. is expected to join the group in the near future. b) Fiber Research & Testing -- Report by Chairman. R. A. Kuntze, Ontario Research Foundation (Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.). As reported at the last meeting, the first attempt at a round- robin test on dust counts, using the membrane filter method, failed because slightly different procedures were followed by the various participants. Therefore, a second program was ini tiated, this time with specific instructions as to the procedure each participant must follow. Three of the results have been submitted. Most of the remaining reports are expected at the meeting of the Committee to be held June 4, 1976. Shortly thereafter, the second phase of the project will begin. . . . The Committee will be looking at several ordinary test methods in the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd edition, to determine if revisions are in order. . . . The search is continuing toward undertaking meaningful research and/or testing projects that would benefit the member companies of ATI. . more MS 006683 MT-006088 ATI-139Page 6 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - S/2/1 c) Environmental -- Report by Temporary Chairman D. E. Child ers, Southern Asbestos Company. The Committee will view the motion picture "Working With Asbestos," produced by Johns-Manville Corporation, after which the group will discuss the content of the film and what is being done and will be done to reduce asbestos dust concentration in asbestos textile manufacturing plants. . . . It was reported that H. M. Hay has joined the Committee, repre sentative of Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. 15. SHOUP LITIGATION: Attorney Alcorn advised the Corporation had gained a voluntary dismissal from the lawsuit -- William Carl -Tohns-Manville Products Corporation, et al. 16. 17. alajuuknmENT: There being no further business to be brought before the Board of Governors, a motion for adjournment was made by Mr. Scanlan, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and so carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary MS 006684 MT-006089 "O'****- ATI-139 Minutes GENERAL MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute JUN 4 1976 MS 006685 MT-006090 Page 2 - ATI 1976 Spring Meeting - 6/4/7S ATI-139 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The 197 S Spring General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute was called to order by President Kuzr.uk at 1:00 p.m., June 4, 1976, at Stouffer' s National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. 2. READING OP MINUTES: Upon the calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting, it was moved by Mr. Dixit, seconded by Mr. Stiefken, and unanimously approved, to dispense with the reading thereof. _3. FINANCIAL REPORT: Treasurer Scanlan presented the Financial Report on the Litigation Defense Fund as of April 00, 1976. The balance on hand at January 1, 1976 was $9,364.96, receipts for the four months to April 30, 1975, totaled $117.44- and disbursements amounted to $724.4-9 -- leaving a cash balance at April 30, 1976, of $8,757.91. Additional expenses of $4,745.96 to be paid in June indicate an anticipated cash balance at the end of June 1975 of $4,011.95. It was noted the funds available are expected to be sufficient to cover known expenses to the end cf this Fiscal Year. The entire Report as of April 30, 1975, which is subject to audit, ir anoended hereto as Attachment I. 5. NEXT MEETING: President Kuzmuk advised the membership that the 1976 Annual Meeting of the Institute will be held October 6-8, 1976, at Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia. _6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be brought before the general membership, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Dixit, and so carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary MS 006686 MT-006091 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND ATI-139 ESTABLISHED: APRIL 1, 1974 PERIOD: JANUARY 1, 1976, THRU APRIL 30, 1975 -- FISCAL YEAR 1975-7S BALANCE ON HAND - January 1, 1975 ................................................................. $ 9,364.96 RECEIPTS: 2/13/76 - Bank Service Charge/vfeived ... $ .95 3/25/76 - Bank Service Charge/v7aived ... .46 3/31/76 - Interest on Savings ...... 116.02 TOTAL RECEIPTS . .................................................................................................+ 117.44 $ 9,482.40 DISBURSEMENTS: 1/30/76 - Bank Service Charge ...... $ .95 2/23/76 - Cadv/alader, Nickersham & Taft -- 4th Quarter 1975 ................................. 546.55 2/ 2/75 - Bank Service Charge................................. .46 4/ 6/76 - C. P. Stober/Sundry Services re DIC Affidavit in Shcup Case . . 4/30/75 - Office Expenses - 12/75-4/76 . . 15.18 61.33 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ........................................................................................... - 724.49 BALANCE ON HAND - APRIL 30, 1976 ........................................$ 8,757.91* Checking Account: $ 300.47 Savings Account: -f8.457.44 $3,757.91* Signed: M. J. Scanlan, ATI Treasurer Prepared as of 4/30/7S by D. M. Fagan, Assistant Treasurer. Subject to Audit IWS 006687 Attachment I MT-006092 ASDBSTPS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC ATI-139 1976 SPRING MEETING Juns 4, 1575 Stouffer*s National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia LIST OP DBL3GAT3S AMATEX CORPORATION 77. Maaskant J. L. Rainey K. J. Scanlan H. H. "7a It or GARLOCK INC. S. G. Dixit A. Kuzmuk R. B. Pilmer (Garlock of Canada Ltd. ) RAYBES TOS-MANHATTAN, C. D. Colson P. G. Dolan J. 77. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy 77. Krucke R. 0. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft ffiC, SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Bratt D. E. Childers J. 17. Echerd CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLS CO. LTD. H. 74. Hay D. H. Markusson, Esc. (J-M' A. R. Morrill CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. R. A. ICuntze (CLIP) LAIS ASBESTOS OP QUEBEC LTDU E. A. Parrell R. J. Math, q. (Asa rco) C. E. Stiefken (Asarco) NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. S. Shima T3A INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson ASBESTOS INFORMATION A3SOCIATION/NA R. H. Mereness, Exec. Director ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE ASBESTOS TEXTIL, 3.A. D. 3. Barois BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. *7. H. Smith 77. 3. Alcom, Jr. , Esq., ATI Legal Counsel (Cadwalader, 77ickersham & Taft) D. 14. Pagan, ATI Exec. Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 1S76 Spring General Meeting was 31 people: 2G members, 1 guest, 1 legal counsel and 1 secretary* representative of 11 member companies, AIA/NA and ATI. more MS 006689 MT-006094 Page 2 - ATI Inc. 1975 Spring Meeting - 5/4/75 ATI-139 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The 1976 Spring General Meeting of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., was called to order by President Alex. Kuzmuk at 1:15 p.m., June 4, 1975, at Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. 2. OFFICIAL WELCOME: The President welcomed all members to the meeting and asked each to rise and give his name and company affiliation. The attendees are listed cn the first page of these Minutes.. 3. DEATH ANNCUNCElIENT: A moment of silence was held in memory of Lawrence S. Moody, who passed away March 3, 1975, as a result of a heart attack. Larry was well liked and respected in the ATI and throughout the asbestos textile industry in the United States. He had served the Institute with complete dedication for many years, had chaired several committees and its Vice President in 1959 and 1970 and President in 1971 and 1972. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Environmental Committee and haa just completed a comprehensive study of the problems of dust generation at asbestos textile manufacturing plants.. He was Engineering Manager for Southern Asbestos Company. 4. EMPLOYMENT CHANGE: President Kuzmuk announced that Edward A. Morris, formerly with Uniroyal, Inc., had joined Amatex Corporation as Sales Manager, Southern District, responsible for the sales of Amatex' complete line of asbestos and fiber glass textile products in the entire South and part of the Southwest. 5,. ILLNESS: The President advised that Paul E. Leclerc, Sales Director for Asbestos Corporation Ltd., was recovering from a knee operation, following an injury caused by a fall. 5. READING OF MINUTES: Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by Sudhakar G. Dixit, seconded by Charles A. Stiefken, and unanimously carried, to dispense with the reading thereof. 7_. FINANCIAL REPORT: A report on the financial status of the Corporation as of April 30, 1975, was presented by Treasurer Michael J. Scanlan. On September 1, 1975, (the start of the current Fiscal Year), the cash balance on hand was $3,599.21. Added to this balance were receipts of $13,243.70 and disbursements of $10,695.06, leaving a cash balance at the end of April of $11,152.35. It was moved by Ernest C. Brett, seconded by Milton Q. Scowcroft, and so approved, to accept the Report as presented. The two-page Report of Funds, which will be filed for audit, is appended to these Minutes as Attachment I. more MS 006690 MT-006095 Page 3 - ATI Inc. 1976 Spring Meeting - 6/4/76 ATI-139 3. ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSCCIATICN/NORTH AMERICA: A description of the activities of AIA/NA was given by Robert H. Mereness, Execu tive Director <~>-F +>>'- ------------- ' ' .... -- -=>--------------- ^-- Fi.j-- MiUUWb.J -- WW . ____ _ 1976, in Washington, D.C. (Proceedings of the 2nd Conference are available from AIA/NA at a cost.) He also addressed the OSHA proposal to revise the Asbestos Standard, stating that copies of a summation of its "Industry Response" to the proposal are available, on request. The summary includes a condensing of data from the "Weston Industry Study," recommendations made by the Industry and Dr. Weil!s medical report. The international importance of the outcome of these and continuing, related efforts by the U.S. asbestos industry was stressed. The members of ATI were reminded of several booklets available from AIA/NA concerned with precautions which must be taken at the work site toward the health and safety of employees. It was empha sized that the literature should be distributed throughout all factories and plants to ensure that all workers are kept informed. Finally, a brief synopsis of various on-going government studies was given, with specific mention of the $4.5-million asbestos feeding study which was to have begun last year with the use of hamsters and rats to determine what happens to asbestos fiber and to the animals, on ingestion. To date not one animal has been fed the mineral -- and our taxes are funding this project.' 9. FIBER PRODUCERS'REPORT: The Fiber Producers' Report was pre sented by Edward A. Farrell, Sales Manager for Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. QAMA's inventory of Grades 3-7 remain at an all-time low and demand continues strong for Groups 4-7 and firm for spinning grades. Mr. Farrell briefly defined several exploration and/or development projects. See Attachment II for the Report in its entirety. 10. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: Technical Committee Member John TJ. Hawkins reported on work done by the group since the last meeting. He reviewed the status of several ASTM Specifications and Military Standards. Concerning the previous appeal for additional membership participation, Alton R, Morrill of Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. MS 006691 more..... MT-006096 ASBESTOS TEXTILE IMSTXTUTE, INC. Report of Funds Period: ATI-139 Fiscal Year ending August 31, 1976 September 1, 1975, thru April 30, 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 ....................... .... ........................... $ 8,599.21 RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues ' Interest on Savings ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement Office Supplies/Repaid by Litigation Defense Fund Charged Expense TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 99.52 1,173.85 11,250.00 550.50 112.00 30.01 24.72 DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services Expenses Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, Inc. ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Offica Supplies Postage Postage--Test Manual Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso/1374-75 ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Booklet Sale Refunds TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS .... BALANCE ON HAND - April 30, 1976 $ 2,835.08 356.35 2,020.98 176.48 2,292.41 410.64 462.73 733.22 360.05 164.37 495.00 300.00 25.00 20.00 42.25 + 13,248.70 $ 21,847.91 MS 006692 - 10,695.06 $ 11,152.85 BALANCE ON HAND - April 30, 1976: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS - April 30, 1976 $ 406.59 10,734.97 11.29 $ 11,152.85 Attachment I/page 1 of 2 MT-006097 Page 2 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 ASSETS AS OF APRIL 30, 1976: Toted Funds As Listed Above Accounts Receivable -- Members' Dues Office Expenses/Litigation Furniture & Eguipment/Nominal Value TOTAL ASSETS $ 11,152.85 375.00 61.33 1.00 $ 11,590.18 LIABILITIES AS OF APRIL 30, 1976: Accounts Payable -- Accrued Taxes Insurance Premiums TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL >JET WORTH AS OF APRIL 30, 1976 $ 94.62 164.00 253.62 $ 11,331.56 MS 006693 Attachment I/oage 2 of 2 MT-Q06098 ATI-139 FILER PRODUCERS * 115PORT ............ Presented by Edward A. Farrell, Sales Manager, Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd., at the 1976 Spring General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at Stourfer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia, on June 4, 1976. The QAMA inventory of grades 3 through 7 continues to be at an all-time low. Demand continues to be very strong in groups 4, 5, 6 and 7 and firm in spinning grades. In view of the real economic recovery in the U.S.A. and improvement in Europe, it is expected the demand will continue this year and probably well into 1977. The demand for asbestos resulted in the opening of two mines and stimulated exploration and development activities. United Asbestos started up its 100,000-short-ton-per-year mill near Tim mins, Ontario, in September 1975. Also, the old Pacific Asbestos Mine near Copperopolis, California, is now in operation again as Calaveras Asbestos Ltd. at a rate of about 50,000 short tons per year, Moodsreef in Australia is now in full operation. Mines and mills are under construction in Colombia and Mexico and Johns- Manville has announced the development of a property in the Sudan. The Russians and Chinese are also increasing production of asbestos fiber. ' Full development of these nines may show otherwise, but at present none of the western hemisphere mines will be major spinning fiber producers. " MS 006694 Attachment II MT-006099 Page 4 - ATI Inc. 1975-Spring Meeting - S/4/75 ATI-139 was welcomed as a new member. Mr. Hawkins also announced that Mr. Dixit, of Garlock Inc., will serve on the Committee for an interim period. The Committee will next convene during the October meeting of the ASTM D-13 Main Committee. See Attachment III for the complete Report. 11. FIBER RESEARCH & TESTING SUBCOMMITTEE: Chairman Richard A. Kuntze presented a Report on the current endeavors of the Fiber Research a.Testing Subcommittee. He discussed the progress of the dust count round robin; an Australian statistical method of evaluating dust counts; the start of a Committee study of available dust count monitoring methods; the activities of ASTM Committee D30.03 and of ISC TC/77; and apparent problems associated with the Suter-Mebb comb. See .Attachment IV for the complete Report. 12. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE: Temporary Chairman Dewey E. Childers presented the Environmental Committee Report, stating the group had viewed the film produced by Johns-Manville titled "working with Asbestos." The Committee had discussed at some length various problems involved with airborne asbestos fiber and dust counts. See xAttachment V for the complete Committee Report. 13. 3HOUP LITIGATION: Dennis H. Markusson, Esq., reported on the status of the Shoup case, stating that the Corporation has been released from the lav/suit via a voluntary dismissal. 14. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: President Kuzmuk announced that the Nominating Committee, chaired by Mr. Bratt, had met and will be prepared to present a new slate of Officers and Chairmen at the 1976 xAnnual Meeting in October. 15. BROADENING MEMBERSHIP BASE: President Kuzmuk referred to the questionnaire that was sent to all member companies to obtain a concensus as to ATI broadening its membership base. All but one company has responded and it appears that as of Fiscal Year 1976 77, the following tan member companies will be represented on the Board of Governors: xAmatex Corporation, Asahi Asbestos Co. Ltd., Asberit S.xA., .Asbestos Textil S.A., Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd., Garlock of Canada Ltd., Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd., RaybestosManhattan, Inc., Southern Asbestos Company and TEA Industrial Products Ltd. .Additionally, the following companies will continue as .Associate Members: Asbestos Corporation Ltd., Atlas Textile Company, Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd., Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. and Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. MS 006695 more MT-006100 Page 5 - ATI Inc. 1975 Spring Meeting - 6/4/75 ATI-139 16. KST MEETING: Members were reminded by the President that the 1976 Annual Meeting of the Corporation will be held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October 6-8. ... The sites of the February and June 1977 meetings may be changed from Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. The membership will be so advised at the next meeting. 17. ADJOUPJSMENT: There being no further business to be brought before the membership, it was moved by Mr. Farrell and seconded by Mr. Di:dLt that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried and the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.n. Respectfully submitted. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary MS 006696 MT-006101 ATI-139 technical committee .cpcrt ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, HTC. June 3 and 4, 1975 Stouffar's National Cantor Inn, Turlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Arcatex Corporation -- W. Maaskant (CArirmun) Asbestos Ts::til 3.A. -- D. Barois Canadian Johns-Manvillc Co. Ltd. -- A. A. Morrill Garlock Inc. -- S. G. Dixit Daybastos-iianhattan, Inc. -- J. TJ. Hawkins Southern Asbestos Company -- D. E. Childers, J. M. Ec'nord J,. MEMBERSHIP: We are glad to see Mr Alton R. Morrill cl Canadian Johns- Manvillc Co. Ltd. join tho Technical Committee. Hopefully he `-.'ill join tho AS "LI D13.14 Subcommittee as well. Garlock Inc. will have for the time being Mr. Sudhakar G. Dixit as a member of the Committee. He will participate as much as possible in the A3TM Subcommittee of which ie is a member. 2. A3TM MATTERS: a) ASTM D-3X5 Asbestos Tape, Woven -and- ASTM D-1571 Asbestos Cloth, Woven -- Committee Letters of BcJlor. or. Precision and Accuracy aro to bo sent out for vote. b) ASTM D-62S Asbestos Tuoular Sleeving -- Approved for inclusion in the 1976 Boole of ASTM Standards. c) ASTM D-1118 Magnetic Rating -- Editorial changes wore approved by Letter of Ballot through Subcommittee D13-14. The status of this Standard is that it is cut for vote in the Main Committee. d) ASTM D-1918 Asbestos Content -and- ASTM D-2100 Asbestos Tex tiles for Electrical Insulating -- Neither of these Standards reached tho Main Committee. Mr. Paul 0. Nicodemuc, Chairman of Subcommittee D13.14, will issue the appropriate forms to ASTM Headquarters to have the Standards reapprovod and included in the 197S Deck of ASTM Standards. e) ASTM 299 Yarn -- As reported in the last Minutes, this Stand ard needs some revision. Although the Standard is valid until Attachment Ill/pago 1 of 2 MS 006697 MT-006102 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI Technical Committee Report - 5/3--4/76 1979, it was decided to review it as soon as possible. This natter will be discussed at the nert meeting, preferably in October at the ASTM meeting in Now York City. f) Since there were no urgent ASTM matters, it was decided to not have an interim meeting and all the ASTM members also participating in the ATI Technical Committee were urged to attend instead the October 18-21, 1976, ASTM meeting in New York City. Mr. Nicodemus will chair the ASTM Subcommittee meeting. 3. MILITARY STANDARDS: Some Military Standards were discussed, in particular MIL-T-4117 and its superseding Specification HH-T-1732. Although the Committee is of the opinion the Standards are not perfect, no action will be taken at this time. The same applies to MIL-I-15349C as Raybestos-Mnnhattan, Inc., and Southern Asbestos Company are exchanging technical data to determine if this Specification should be changed. 4. NEXT MEETINGS: a) The next meeting of the ATI is scheduled October S-G, 1976, at the Savannah Inn & Country Club, Savannah, Georgia. b) The next ASTM meeting will be the I-Iain Committee Meeting of D-13 on Textiles -- during the period cf October 1G-21, 1976, at the Belmont Hotel, 42nd and Lexington Avenues, Now York City. All ASTM members of D13.14 are requested to attend. Respectfully submitted, lie. Maas!cant. Acting Chairman MS 006698 Attachment Ill/oage 2 cf 2 MT-006103 ATI-139 FIBER RES;iiRCH TESTING SUBCOMMITTEE IMPORT A33E3T0S TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. June 4, 1975 Stouffer's National Canter Inn, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd* -- 3. A. Kuntze (Chairman) Ball Asbestos Minas Ltd. -- 77. H. Smith Luke Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- C. E. Stiefken (Asarco) Southern Asbestos Company -- D. E. Childers 1. The progress of tho dust count round robin, instituted at the last meeting, was discussed in detail. However, it was decided that insufficient data are available at this time to make a re port to the general membership. 2. An Australian statistical method of discussed, but no action was taken, available on request. r/aluating dust counts was Copies of the method are _3. It was decided to begin a survey of ether dust count monitoring or counting instruments and methods available or in use else where. A preliminary report is eirpected at the ne::t meeting. 4. The activities of A3TM D30.03 were reviewed. The last meeting of this group was held in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, early in May 1975. Cf interest to ATI is the discussion of a round robin test program set in motion to compare the TSN Classifier with the Bauer-McITett Classifier. If appropriate, the-^results of the round robin will be reviewed at the ne::t meeting cf the ' ATI Fiber Research & Testing group. 5. Similarly, the activities of ISO TC/77 were mentioned. TC/77 has changed its scope and now deals with test methods for asbestos fibers that are used in asbestos-cement and/or other products that fall under the jurisdiction of the Committee. 6. The apparent problems associated with the 3uter-T7ebb comb were discussed. Concern was e:rpressed that fewer and fewer companies are using this test method because of lack of trained operators. If this trend continues, the Bauer-McMott would become the only method for length determination of textile grade asbestos fiber. Respectfully submitted, R. A. Runtze, Chairman Attachment IV MS 006699 MT-006104 ATI-139 ENVIACNII5HTAL CaiMITTES ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. June 4, 1976 Stouffer's National Cantor Inn, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Amatez: Corporation --- J. L. Bainey, H. H. Halter Asbestos Textil 3.A. -- D. B. Barois Canadian Johns-I*anville Co. Ltd. -- E. M. Hay Garlock Inc. -- 3, G. Dixit, A. Kuznuk, 3. Pilmer (Garlock of Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- E. A. Farrell Canada Ltd. ) Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. -- S. Shinn Aaybestos-Manha11an, Inc. -- C. A. Kennedy, II. Itrucke, M. Q. Sccwcrcft Southern Asbestos Co. -- E. C. Bratt, D. 17. Childers (Chairman) T3A Industrial Products Ltd. --- H. J. Coreon 1. First on the agenda was a sound, color, motion-picture film on loan to the Committee by Johns-Munville Corporation entitled "I'Jorking I7ith Asbestos." The film was received with enthusiasm. 2. The procedure for requesting an extortion of the abatament period on prevention of airborne asbestos fiber was discussed. It was concluded that the procedure would be the sane as it has been for the past year. 3,. Via a system designed by TBA for stripping cards, one member company was able to reduce the fiber count to below 5 fibers per cubic centimeter. The system can be built from prints which are available, via purchase, from TBA. 4. Another plant employs a "dry" operation that results in a fiber count under 2 f/cc. The facility bases its success on having started the plant with all new equipment. 5. An electronic apparatus is now being tested in at least two plants in an attempt to reduce the fiber count. Both companies will keep the Committee informed of their progress. The equip ment is said to give a positive charge to the particles in the air, after which the charged particles are ezrpected to drop to the floor. ospoctfully submitted, D. E. Childers, A.ctinq Chairman MS 006700 Attachment V MT-006105 ATI-139 ? r? asbestos te:.:tils institute 1976 SPRING MEETING June 4, 1976 Stouffer*s National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia LIST OP DELEGATES AMATEX CORPORATION W. Maaskant J. L. Rainey M. J. Scanlan H. H. Halter GARLOCK INC. S. G. Di::it A. Xuzmuk R. 2. Pilner (Garlock of Canada Ltd.) RAY3ESTCS-MAIT-IATTA1T, C. D. Colson P. G.' Dolan J. 77. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy :7. Trucks R. C. Moebius K. Q. Scowcroft INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Bratt D. E. Childers J. 77. Echerd ASBESTOS TS2!TIL, S.A. D. 2. Barois BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. 77. H. Smith CANADIAN JOHNS-! JANVILLE CO. LTD. H. M. Hay D. H. Markusson, Esq. (J-M) A. R. Morrill CASS LA?. ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. r> A* Kuntze (CEP) T.L*ri'.'Ita?li as:3ESTOS CP QUEBEC LTD. E. A. Farrell p J. Muth, Esq. (Asarco) c. E. Stiefksn (Asarco) NIPPON ASBESTOS CC. LTD. 3. Shima TEA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. ' H. J. Coreon ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/NA H. Mereness, Emsc. Director ASBESTOS nrriLE institute !J. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., ATI Legal Counsel (Cadvalader, Nickersham & Taft) D. !!. Fagan, ATI Ii:ec. Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 1975 Spring Meeting was 31 peo- pie: 28 members, 1 guest, 1 legal counsel and 1 secretary; representative of 11 member companies, AIA/NA and ATI. MS 006701 mere MT-006106 MT-006107 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. ATI-139 MEETING - BOARD OF GOVERNORS October 6-7, 1976 Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia AGENDA 1. Call To Order - 3:45 p.m. - October 6, 1976 2. Minutes of Last Stated Meeting 3. Financial Report 4. . Budget For Fiscal Year 1976-77 5. Two-Day Meetings Schedule 6. Future Meeting Sites & Dates 7. Nominating Committee Report ' 8. Revision to Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws 9. Membership Directory 10. Registering as a Foreign Agent 11. Committee Reports & Discussions: a) Environmental Committee b) Technical Committee c) Fiber Research and Testing Subcommittee 12. Financing Corporate Litigation Defense 13. Friends in Asbestos Club 14. Membership News 15. New Board Welcomed 16. Adjournment - 10:30 a.m. - October 7, 1976 mo re MS 006703 MT-006108 ATI-139 Page 2 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 10/6-7/76 MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: Garlock Inc. - A. Kuzmuk, Chairman Amatex Corporation - M. J. Scanlan Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - M. Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company - E. C. Bratt Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft - J. D. Officer, Esq. ATI Executive Secretary - D. M. Fagan 1. CALL TO ORDER: A call to order of the fourth meeting of the Board of Governors of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., was issued by Chairman Kuzmuk at 3:45 p.m., October 6, 1976. 2. READING OF MINUTES: Upon Chairman Kuzmuk calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting, a motion was made by Mr. Scowcroft to dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Scanlan and carried unanimously. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT: The nine-page Report of Funds and five-page Auditor's Report for the year ended August 31, 1976, were distri buted by Treasurer Scanlan. They are appended hereto as Attachments I and II, respectively. Total available funds at year-end were $8403.13. After considering assets and liabilities, actual net worth was $6818.40. Income against expenses for the year resulted in a net loss of $1906.39. As of August 31, 1976, the financial picture for the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition, showed a net profit of $206.49. Upon examination by Dreslin and Company, Certified Public Accountants, the financial records of ATI, Inc., for the 1975-76 fiscal year were found to be in order. It was moved by Mr. Bratt, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and so carried, to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. 4_. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77: Treasurer Scanlan presented a proposed budget for the new fiscal year to end August 31, 1977, based on anticipated income of $16,950.00 including $15,250.00 from Members' dues. It was moved by Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by Mr. Bratt, and so carried, unanimously, to accept the budget as proposed, including a 10% increase in wages to the Executive Secretary. The new budget appears on page 4 of Attachment I. A list of anticipated income from annual dues is appended hereto as Attachment III. The Secretary gratefully acknowledges the confidence expressed in her ability to continue to carry out her duties as set forth in the By Laws of the Corporation. " more........... MS 006704 MT-006109 ATI-139 Page 3 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 10/6-7/76 5. TWO-DAY MEETINGS SCHEDULE: To permit Board members to attend Committee meetings and all delegates to meet flight schedules, it was unanimously agreed to plan two-day meetings as follows: Thursday -- Ad Hoc Committee Board of Governors Reception 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday -- Committee Meetings -- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. General Meeting -- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adjournment by 12:30 p.m. 6^. FUTURE MEETING SITES & DATES: Following the prior Board decision to hold Winter meetings in Atlanta, Spring meetings in Washington, D.C., and Annual meetings at resort-type locations, the ensuing sche dule was established: 1977 Feb 3-4 -- Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia 1977 Jun 2-3 -- Washington Statler Hilton, Washington, D.C. 1977 Oct 5-7 -- Ponte Vedra Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 1978 Feb 1-2 -- Atlanta, Georgia 1978 Jun 1-2 -- Washington, D.C. 1978 Oct 4-6 -- Kiawah Island Inn, Charleston, South Carolina 1_, NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Upon presentation of a slate of Officers and proposed Committee Chairmen by Mr. Bratt, Chairman of the Nomi nating Committee, the following gentlemen were unanimously approved to serve for their respective terms of office: Officers -- One-Year Terms to August 31, 1977 President -- M. J. Scanlan, Amatex Corporation (also serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors) Vice President & Treasurer -- H. J. Corson, TBA Indus trial Products Ltd. Committee Chairmen -- Two-Year Terms to August 31, 1978 Environmental -- C. A. Kennedy, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Technical -- A. R. Morrill, Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. Fiber Research and Testing -- H. Devriese, Asbestos Corporation Ltd. 8. REVISION TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION & BY-LAWS: A revision to paragraphs 6A and 6B of the Articles of Incorporation re definitions of Regular and Associate Member categories and a revision to Section 6 of the By-Laws concerning annual dues were heretofore approved by the Board of Governors effective September 1, 1976. (See Minutes of Meeting of Board of Governors held October 1, 1975). The Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation shall be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State and officially published. For the sake of good order and clarification, a move for additional revisions more........... MS 006705 Mf-006110 ATI-139 Page 4 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 10/6-7/76 to the By-Laws, also effective September 1, 1976, was made by M. J. Scanlan, seconded by M. Q. Scowcroft, and so carried, unanimously, as follows: Renumber the former SECTION 7 -EXECUTIVE SECRETARY to SECTION 6- -EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Renumber the former SECTION 8 -ASSISTANT TREASURER to SECTION 7- -ASSISTANT TREASURER Renumber the former SECTION 6 -INITIATION FEES, DUES & ASSESSMENTS to SECTION 8- -INITIATION FEES, DUES & ASSESSMENTS Add: SECTION 11--QUORUM: A majority of the members entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. A quorum must be present for the transaction of business. A majority vote of the voting members present shall be necessary for the passing of motions, resolu tions, etc. (Exception: Amendment of By-Laws; see Section 10). . MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY: It was unanimously agreed that a new directory of members should be prepared and issued as of September 1, 1976. The Secretary will poll the membership to determine company locations and representation. Committee members and home addresses. The up-dated directory will be mailed to the general membership as soon as possible. 10. FOREIGN AGENT: Since the Board of Governors is now international in its representation, the question was raised as to whether or not the Corporation is required to register with the U.S. Attorney General as an agent of a foreign principal. Legal Counsel will make a study and so advise the Board of his findings. Because of the lateness of the hour1, it was moved by Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by E. C. Bratt, and so carried, to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. and reconvene the next morning. The meeting was recalled to order by Chairman Kuzmuk at 9:00 a.m., October 7, 19 76. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS a) Environmental -- Report by Temporary Chairman D. E. Childers, Southern Asbestos Company. Mr. Childers visited the concurrent meet ing of the ATI Technical Committee to hear a proposal by non-member Dr. S. Golub, Assistant Director of FRL, an Albany International Company, concerned with the "Development of an Improved Sampling and Counting Technique for Airborne Asbestos Fibers." Essentially the technique would make use of a microscope and an automatic photo multiplier. The proposal offered to develop a more precise counting method whereby Chrysotile asbestos fibers are dyed but not the back ground material, thus differentiating the Chrysotile from any other materials and substances and permitting more accurate counting of MS 006706 MT-006111 ATI-139 Page 5 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 10/6-7/76 airborne Chrysotile fibers. Dr. Golub indicated it would also be possible, via the proposed method, to differentiate other varieties of asbestos. The proposal is scheduled for further discussion at the meeting of the ATI Environmental Committee to be held the next morning. Also to be discussed was an electronic device that charges particles in the atmosphere and then drops them to the floor. b) Technical -- Report by Acting Chairman W. Maaskant, Amatex Corporation. Most of the revisions of ASTM Standards relating to asbestos textiles have been approved and those few which need fur ther discussion should be finalized during the committee meeting of ASTM D-13 on Textiles to be held in October 1976 in New York City. Discussion on Specification MIL-I-15349 should be completed at the Technical Committee meeting the next morning. Dr. S. Golub, men tioned in the immediately preceding paragraph 9b, attended the Technical Committee meeting not only to present the proposal but also as Chairman of ASTM Committee D-13. c) Fiber Research and Testing -- Report by Chairman R. A. Kuntze, Ontario Research Foundation (Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.). Issues to be discussed by the Committee included the on-going roundrobin test program on the fiber count method; an analysis determina tion of coefficient of variation under study in Australia; the availability on the market of automatic and semi-automatic instruments suitable for taking non-specific dust counts; possible replacements for the Suter-Webb comb test for spinning fiber (a technique that is being used less frequently because of a lack of trained operators); and a report from the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association concerning the modification of certain existing test methods and the possible introduction of some new ones. 12. FINANCING CORPORATE LITIGATION DEFENSE: After complete discus sion, the Board of Governors of ATI, Inc., unanimously agreed that although a Special Assessment for expenses incurred in litigations naming the Corporation as a defendant is probably in order, it is a decision which should be made by the new Board which does not hold its first meetinq until Februarv 3. 1977. Mpsnuhi'io. O Coprofawr -L-i FRIENDS IN ASBESTOS CLUB: Formal notice was received from Mr. G. Gindre announcing the formation in Geneva, Switzerland, of the Friends in Asbestos Club. The Constitution of FinAC is forthcoming for inspection. more MS 006707 MT-006112 ATI-139 Page 6 - ATI Inc. Board of Governors' Meeting - 10/6-7/76 14. MEMBERSHIP NEWS: W. A. Guenther has left the employ of Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., to take a new position with W. R. Grace and Company in Lausanne, Switzerland. The vacancy at R/M has been filled by Robert B. Sims. . . . W. B. R. Callan will not continue his involvement with the Institute due to organizational changes at the Thetford Operations of Asbestos Corporation Ltd. His replacement in ATI affairs is H. Devriese. . . . Two new members to become active in ATI, representative of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd., are N. Gritzuk, Chairman, and Peter Steen, President. . . . H. E. Sunbury, former ATI Executive Secretary, advised of the passing of Walter C. Atkinson, Johns-Manville Corporation, retired. Mr. Atkinson had. In the past, been active in the affairs of the Institute. 15. NEW BOARD WELCOMED: Chairman Kuzmuk officially welcomed and introduced several of the new Governors who will serve on the Board for the ensuing year. A list of the ten Regular Member Companies and their representatives on the Board of Governors (See Attachment III appended hereto), together with a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, were distributed. The new Governors were advised that one of the items on the agenda of their first Board meeting, scheduled for February 3, 1977, will be to discuss the establishment of a Corporate Litigation Defense Fund. At that time they will receive a report from Legal Counsel defining the limits of liability of those Associate Member companies who are now Regular Members, thereby assisting each Governor to determine where his company fits in the total picture. 16. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be brought before the Board of Governors, it was moved by Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by Mr. Bratt, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, III ' Doris M. Fagan/ Executive Secretary Attachment Attachment Attachment Attachment I: II: III: IV: Treasurer's Report of Funds for F/Y to 8/31/76 Auditor's Report for F/Y to 8/31/76 Anticipated Income from Dues for F/Y to 8/31/77 Board of Governors as of 9/1/76 MS 006708 MT-006113 ATI-139 Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Founded i<4 NINE-PAGE REPORT OF FUNDS 9/1/75 THRU 8/31/76 PREPARED AS OF 8/31/76 BY: APPROVED BY: ___________________________________________________________ Michael J. Scanlan, Treasurer SUBJECT TO AUDIT MS 006709 7Attachment I/page 1 of MT-006114 P.O.BOX 471 131 NORTH YORK ROAD WILLOW GROVK, PENNSYLVANIA 19090 (215) OL9-5007 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1976 Report of Funds_____________ _______________ Period: September 1, 1975 thru August 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account Less Amount in Litigation Defense Fund $ 700.48 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,083.93 TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 1975 ................................................................. $ 8,599.21 RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Interest on Savings ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement Office Supplies/Repaid by Litigation Defense Fund Charged Expense From Litigation Defense Fund for Shoup Litigation Members' Dues For Next Fiscal Year TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 136.84 1,492.84 11,250.00 758.85 112.00 99.34 24.72 $ 13,874.59 + 2,576.68 $ 16,451.27 + 1,519.50 DISBURSEMENTS: Legal--Services........................................$3,845.00) Expenses........................................ $1,360. 78) Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, Inc. ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage--Excluding Test Manual Postage--Test Manual Renral of Office Space Accountant/Caruso/1974-75 ASTM Dues 1976 Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Booklet Sale Refunds Insurance Shoup Litigation TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ................................... BALANCE ON HAND - August 31, 1976 $ 5,205.78 356.35 2,945.97 235.35 2,743.41 495.59 591.02 1,060.19 528.13 213.60 660.00 300.00 25.00 20.53 45.25 ' 164.00 $ 15,590.17 + 2,576.68 + 17,970.77 $ 26,569.98 MS 006710 MT-006115 - 18,166.85 $ 8,403.13 Continued Attachment I/page 2 of ? Page 3 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9 '1/75 thru 0/31/76 ATI -139 F/Y 1975-76 BALANCE ON HAND - August 31, 1976: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account $ 928.75 7,462.72 __ 11.66 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS - August 31, 1976 . . . ASSETS AS OF August 31, 1976: Total Funds As Listed Above Accounts Receivable -- Test C-2 For Vanderbilt Office Expenses/Litigation Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value $ 8,403.13 5. 57 107.46 1.00 . TOTAL ASSETS ................................................................................................................... LIABILITIES AS OF August 31, 1976: Accounts Payable -- Accrued Taxes on Wages Members' Dues For Next F/Y $ 179.26 ____ 1,519.50 TOTAL LIABILITIES ....................................................... ACTUAL NET WORTH AS OF AUGUST 31, 1976 $ 8,403.13 $ 8,517.16 - 1,698.76 $ 6,318.40 Continued MS 006711 Attachment I/e ace 3 of 7 MT-006116 Page 4 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975/76 EXPENSES AGAINST BUDGET -- FISCAL YEAR TO AUGUST 31, 1976 EROPOSED BUDGET -- FISCAL YEAR TO AUGUST 31, 1977 Budgeted F/Y 1975-7G INCOME: Members' Dues Interest on Savings Booklet/Magnetite Sales Test Manual Sales $ 13,125.00 1,000.00 100.00 500.00 $ 14,725.00 EXPENSES: Legal Services/Expenses $ Legal Services Legal 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/Excluding Test Manual Postage/Test Manual Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Insurance $ Reserve or Unexpected Expenses $ 4,800.00 .. . . 3,000.00 175.00 1,000.00 600.00 500.00 850.00 600.00 .. 660.00 300.00 25.00 300.00 160.00 12,970.00 . . 12,970.00 Actual Receipts: $13,638.53 Actual Expenses: -15,544.92 ($ 1,906.39 Actual F/Y 1975-76 $ 11,250.00 758.85 136.84 1,492.34 *$ 13,638.53 $ 5,205.73 - .- 356.35 2,945.97 235.35 2,743.41 495.59 591.02 1,060.19 528.13 213.60 660.00 300.00 25.00 20.53 164.00 *$ 15,544.92 - *$ 15,544.92 Proposed Budget F/Y 1976-77 $ 15,250.00 1,000.00 100.00 600.00 $ 16,950.00 $-- 4,000.00 1,500.00 70.00 3,300.00 260.00 2,800.00 700.00 700.00 1,100.00 700.00 100.00 660.00 200.00 25.00 400.00 200.00 ? 16,715.00 + 235.00 $ 16,950.00 ISAS 006712 Continued JAttachment I/paqe 4 of MT-006117 Page 5 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975/76 CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS TEST MANUAL, 3RD EDITION TOTAL PICTURE FROM AVAILABILITY/OCTOBER 1974 RECEIPTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 RECEIPTS -- September 1975 thru April 1976 .....................$ 1,173.85 May 1976 ........................................................................... 56.85 June 1976 89.85 July 1976 37.90 August 1976 ............................................. . . . .134.39 TOTAL RECEIPTS - 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 . . TOTAL RECEIPTS TO DATE ......................... DISBURSEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 ....................................$ 22,609.53 DISBURSEMENTS/POSTAGE S RELATED COSTS -- 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 . . . ...............................+ 213.60 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS TO DATE ........................................... NET PROFIT AS OF AUGUST 31, 1976 . . . . $ 21,536.78 + 1,492.84 $ 23,029.62 - 22,823.13 $ 206.49 TEST MANUALS SOLD THROUGH 8/31/76____ 129 APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE FOR SALE............... 3-5 Continued MS 006713 Attachment I/paae 5 of 7 MT-G06118 ' Page 6 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975/76 DISBURSEMENTS VOUCHER CHECK # DATE AMOUNT EXPENDED FROM 9/1/75 THRU 4/30/76 $10,657.74 164 5/ 5/76 31.56 165 5/26/76 52.14 166 5/26/76 119.36 167 168 169 5/26/76 5/26/76 5/26/76 164.00 175.00 1,173.99 170 171 172 6/ 3/76 6/ 9/76 6/ 9/76 80.12 44.38 54.60 173 6/28/76 174 ' 6/28/76 175 6/29/76 176 6/30/76 177 6/30/76 178 6/30/76 179 7/ 1/76 180 7/ 2/76 1,649.09 927.59 50.00 31.00 385.35 175.00 41.43 251.61 181 7/ 2/76 182 7/ 2/76 183 7/16/76 184 7/19/76 Continued 15.00 17.25 14.97 165.00 PAYABLE TO Postmaster Bell of Pa. Kwick Print Donahue Bros. Doris M. Fagan Cadwalader, W s T ASBESTOS Magazine Bell of Pa Doris M. Fagan Kerr,Wattless Russell Cadwalader, W s T Cash Projection Inc. Stouffer1s Doris M. Fagan ASBESTOS Magazine First Pa. Bank Pa Unem Comp Fund Pa Dept Revenue Bell of Pa. ASBESTOS Magazine MT-006119 FOR Mailing 6/76 Mtg Notices Telephone - Apr 1976 Letterheads s 6/76 Meeting Notices ' Insurance/Year 1976 Net Wages - May 1976 Legal Services/Expenses, 1st Quarter 1976 Office Expenses - 5/76 Telephone - May 1976 Cash Expenses - 6/76 Meeting Shoup Litigation Shoup Litigation Petty Cash Account Projector - 6/76 Meeting 6/76 Meeting Expense Net Wages - Jun 1976 Office Expenses - 6/76 Federal Tax Deposit - 2nd Quarter 1976 Pa Unem Tax/2nd Qtr 1976 Pa Income Tax/2nd Qtr 76 Telephone - Jun 1976 Office Rent/3rd Qtr 1976 Attachment I/pace 6 of ^ MS 006714 Page 7 - Report of Funds - ATI, inc. - 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975/76 DISBURSEMENTS VOUCHER/CONTINUED CHECK # DATE AMOUNT 185 7/30/76 $ 175.00 186 8/ 4/76 65.00 187 188 " 8/12/76 8/13/76 16.80 41.34 189 8/18/76 60.89 190 8/25/76 29.79 191 8/25/76 27.00 192. 8/25/76 175.00 193 8/31/76 66.19 194 8/31/76 1,196.71 Total Expended Thru 8/31/76 Via Checks____ $18,129.90 Petty Cash Expended Thru 8/31/76.......................+ 486.95 $18,616.85 *Less Checks Drawn For Petty Cash..................- 450.00 Total Expenses Thru August 31, 1976............... $18,166.85 PAYABLE TO ' Doris M. Fagan American Express < Bell of Pa. ASBESTOS Magazine Postmaster Postmaster C. Paul Stover Doris M. Fagan ASBESTOS Magazine Caawalader, W & T FOR Net Wages - Jul 1976 Air Fare - 6/76 Mtg Telephone - Jul 1976 Office Expenses - 7/76 Mailing 6/76 Minutes Mailing 10/76 Mtg Notices Clerical & Trucking Net Wages - Aug 1976 Office Expenses - 8/76 Legal Services/Expenses, 2nd Quarter 1976 *9/1/75 thru 4/30/76..$ 6/29/76 - Check #175..+ $ 400.00 50.00 450.00 Withdrawals From Savings Account For Transfer To Checking Account: 9/ 1/75 5/ 7/76 5/20/76 6/30/76 8/20/76 thru 4/30/76 .................... $ 9,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 TOTAL THROUGH 8/31/76 . . . . $ 14,000.00 Continued MS 006715 MT-006120 Attachment I/page 7 of ^ Page 8 - Report of Funds ATI, Inc. - 9 L/75 thru 8/31/76 DISBURSEMENTS FROM PETTY CASH ACCOUNT ATI-139 F/Y 1975/76 BALANCE MAY 1( 1976 $ 11.29 EXPENDITURES #055 -- MailingTest Manual to Shintoa Inti., New York City . $ .82 #056 -- Get Well Card for Paul Leclerc.................................................. .53 #057 -- MailingTest Manual to Connell Bros., San Fran/Calif. .66 #058 -- Repro's - re: Committees................................................................. 1.38 #059 -- Repro's - re: Hathaway bill .... Litigation--10C) re: Board Agenda .... General--------- 220 .32 #060 -- Mailing Test Manual to Union Carbide, Indianapolis. . _____ . 83 ' TOTAL EXPENDITURES - MAY 1976 ........................................................... ..... . . BALANCE MAY 31, 1976 ...................................................................... RECEIPTS: Cash Deposit via Check #175 6/29/76 ................................... EXPENDITURES _ #061 -- Factbook from ASBESTOS for Amiantifera, Milano. ... $ 1.00 #062 -- MailingTest Manual to. Amiantifera, Milano, Italy . . 4.75 #063 -- MailingTest Manual to Fenmak Cihaz, Istanbul, Turkey 4.75 #064 -- Factbook from ASBESTOS for Gerold & Co., Wien, Austria 1.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - JUNE 1976 ...................................................................... BALANCE JUNE 30, 1976 ................................................................. EXPENDITURES #065 -- Mailing Test Manuals to England & Austria.................... $ #066 -- Mailing Registered Letter to IRS............................................. 9.50 1.58 #067 #068 Repro's re ASTM D-13 Membership Application...................... Mailing Test Manuals to Hooker Chemical, New York . . TOTAL EXPENDITURES - JULY 1976 ................................... BALANCE JULY 31, 1976 .................................... .22 1.17 - 4.54 $ 6.75 50.00 $ 56.75 - 11.50 $ 45.25 MS 006716 MT-006121 - 12.47 $ 32.78 Continued Attachment I/page 3 of 9 Page 9 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru U/31/76 DISBURSEMENTS FROM PETTY CASH ACCOUNT ATI-1?!,, BALANCE AUGUST' 1, 1976 ...................................................................... ....................................... EXPENDITURES #069 -- Faetbook from ASBESTOS for Soon Seng, Malaysia ... $ 1.00 #070 -- Mailing Test Manuals to Soon Seng, Selangor, Malaysia; Sytco Europa, Lugano, Switzerland; and Abex, Mahwah, New Jersey....................................................... 10.35 #071 -- Repro1s/Norainating Committee Memo to E.C.Bratt ... .32 #072 -- Repro's/AIA Conference Memo to R.A.Kuntze .................... .43 #073 -- Mailing Test Manual & Handbook to A.E.Tejada, Texas. .85 #074 -- Mailing Test Manuals to Heinrich, Hamburg, Germany . 8.17 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - AUGUST 1976 ................................................................. BALANCE AUGUST 31, 1976 ............................................................ $ 32.78 - 21.12 $ 11.66 Expended 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76. ... $ 437.32 May 1976 .................................................. 4.54 June 1976 11.50 July 1976 12.47 August 1976 ........................................ 21.12 Expended 9/1/75 thru 8/31/76 . . . $ 486.95 - end MS 006717 fAttachment I/page 9 of MT-006122 ATI-139 D RE SUN AND GOMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OAVJO P. HARRIS. c.A.a. ANOfiCW J. DAROCHA, c.a.a. rORREST C. IRICK. JR., c.a.a. DAVIO P. SANDIER. c.*.a. OFFICES 57 SWEDE STREET NORRISTOWN. PA. 19401. Phon: 272*357! 1132 HIGH STREET POTTSTOWN.PA.19464 Phonr. 326-6570 IS3 SOUTH 8ROAO STREET LanSOALC,PA. 19446. Phon#c 855-1011 Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. 131 North York Road (P. 0. Box U71) Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 13090 Gentlemen: We have examined the balance sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute as of August 31, 1376 and the related statements of income and expenses for the year then ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. In our opinion, the accompanying statements present fairly the financial position of the Asbestos Textile Institute at August 31, 1376 and the results of its operations for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. September 27, 1376 MS 006718 /) A FA 7 MT-006123 ATI-139 Schedule --I A.S3EST0S TEXTILE TTSTITLTE Balance Sheet August 31, 1376 Assets Current Assets: Cash: Petty Cash Fund First Pennsylvania 3ank - General Fund Philadelphia Saving Fund Society Savings Account Accounts Receivable: Defense Litigation Fund - Expense Reimbursement Other Total Current Assets Fixed Assets: Furniture and Equipment (Nominal Value) , Total Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities: Employee Payroll Tax Deductions 1976-1977 Dues Received in Advance Total (Current) Liabilities Net Worth Net Assets-Transferred 9/1/75 (incorporation) Less: Net (Loss) per Schedule #2 Balance - 8/31/76 Total Liabilities and Net Worth $11.66 928.75 7,462.7*2 $8,403.13 $107.-46 5.57 .. H.3-.P2 $8,516.16 1.00 8.517.16 $179.26 1.519.50 $1,698.76 $8,531-81 (1,71.3.41) 6,818.40 8.517.16 MS 006719 MT-006124 ATI-139 Schedule ~2 ASBESTOS TEXTII2? INSTITUTE Income Statement September 1, 1975 to August 31, 1976 Income: Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Litigation Defense Fund Reimbursement for Shoup Litigation Interest Income Book Sales, etcReimbursed Expenses Total Income Expenses: Legal Services and Expenses Incorporation Expense Salary - Executive Secretary Payroll Taxes ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing and Office Supplies Postage - Test Manual Postage - Other Office Rent Accounting > ASTM Dues Gifts, Flowers, Plaques, etc. Insurance Booklet Sale Refunds Legal Expense - Shoup Litigation Total Expenses Net (Loss) $1,492.84 11,250.00 2,576.68 758.85 88.77 . _^2:02 $5,205.78 356.35 3,000.00 244.11 '2,743.41 495.59 591.02 1,060.19 213.60 528.13 660.00 300.00 25.00 20.53 164.00 45.25 2,576.68 $16,516.23 18.22Q.64 ($1,713.41) MS 006720 MT-006125 ATI-139 Schedule -3 ASBESTOS TEXTILE rfSTITTS Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements September 1, 1975 to August 31. 1076 Cash Balances - 9/1/73 Receipts: Book Sales, etc. Test Manual Sales Interest Litigation Defense Fund Reimbursement - Shoup Litigation Members' Dues - Current Year _ 1976-1977 Reimbursed Expenses Disbursements: Legal Services and Expenses Incorporation Expense Salary Executive Secretary Payroll Taxes ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing and Office Supplies Postage - Test Manual Postage - Other Office Rent Accounting ASTM Dues Gifts, Flowers, Plaques, etc. Insurance Booklet Sale Refunds Legal Expense - Shoup Litigation Total Disbursements Cash Balances - 8/31/76 $136.8U 1,U92.8U 758.85 2,576.68 11,250*00 1,519.50 236.06 $8,599.21 17.970.7T $26,569.98 $5*205.78 356.35 2,9^5-97 235-35 2,71*3-1*1 1*95-59 591.02 1,060.19 213.60 528.13 660.00 300.00 25-00 20.53 16U.00 1*5-25 2,576.68 18,166.85 $8.1*03.1? MS 006721 MT-006126 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Notes to Financial Statements and Other Comments Litigation: Class action lawsuits were instigated in January, 1974 against PPG Industries, Inc., et al, which includes all members of Asbestos Textile Institute, claiming that A. T. I. impeded the free flow of information about the health hazards of asbestos. The approximate amount - * i c cn nnn nnn Incorporation: Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. was incorporated on August 27, 1975. On September 1, 1975 all assets and liabilities of the unincorporated association Asbestos Textile Institute were transferred to the corporation, except for the monies in the Litigation Defense Fund. MT-006127 ATI-139 ATI, INC., MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1977 INVOICES ISSUED AND DUE SEPTEMBER 1, 1976 COMPANY & CLASSIFICATION REGULAR MEMBERS/CLASS A AMATEX CORPORATION RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY AMOUNT INVOICED $ 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 REGULAR MEMBERS/CLASS B ASAHI ASBESTOS CO. LTD. ASBERIT S.A. ASBESTOS TEXTIL S.A. CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. GARLOCK OF CANADA LTD. NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS/CLASS C ATLAS TEXTILE COMPANY ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. 750.00 750.00 ' 750.00 750.00 750.00 ANTICIPATED ANNUAL DUES INCOME .... $ 15,250.00 MS 006723 Attachment III MT-006128 ATI-139 Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Founded m ATI, INC., BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1976 COMPANY, REPRESENTATIVE & CLASSIFICATION REGULAR MEMBERS/CLASS A AMATEX CORPORATION Michael J. Scanlan RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. Milton Q. Scowcroft SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY Ernest C. Bratt REGULAR MEMBERS/CLASS B ASAHI ASBESTOS CO. LTD. Hajime Iwata ASBERIT S.A. M. Cattaneo A. ASBESTOS TEXTIL S.A. Denis Barois B. CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. Harry M. Hay GARLOCK OF CANADA LTD. Robert B. Pilmer NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. Shin Shima TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. Harland J. (Jerry) Corson, Jr. MS 006724 MT-006129 Attachment IV P.O. BOX 471 131 NORTH YORK ROAD WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 19090 (215) OL9-5007 ATI-139 Minutes " BOARD OF_ GOVERNORS^ Asbestos Textile Institute OCT 6 - 197$ MS 006725 MT-006130 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MEETING -- BOARD OF GOVERNORS October 6, 1976 Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia AGENDA 1. Call To Order - 3:30 p.m. 2. Minutes of Last Stated Meeting 3. Financial Report 4. Federal Tax Exemption 5. Ad Hoc Committee Report 6. Special Assessment #3 7. Next Meeting 8. Adjournment - 3:45 p.m. MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: Garlock Inc. - A. Kuzmuk, Chairman Amatex Corporation - M. J. Scanlan Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - M.Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company - E. C. Bratt Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft - J. D. Officer, Esq. MS 006726 ATI Executive Secretary - D. M. Fagan 1.. CALL TO ORDER: The October 6, 1976, meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Kuzmuk. 2. READING OF MINUTES: Upon presentation, it was moved by Mr. Bratt and seconded by Mr. Scowcroft to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting and to accept them as written. The motion was approved, unanimously. _3. FINANCIAL REPORT: Treasurer Scanlan presented the financial picture of the Litigation Defense Fund as of the end of the 1975-76 fiscal year. The cash balance on hand at August 31, 1976, was $3843.26 but with an Accounts Payable figure of $107.46 the actual net worth at year-end was $3735.80. It was further reported that the annual records had been audited by Dreslin and Company, Certified Public Accountants, and had been found to be in order. It was moved more... MT-006131 Page 2 - ATI Board of Governors' Meeting - 10/6/76 ATI-139 by Mr. Bratt, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and so approved, unanimously, to accept the report as presented. The Treasurer's and Auditor's re ports are appended hereto as Attachments I and II, respectively. . FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION: The Secretary advised the Governors the Internal Revenue Service had been apprised of the change in the acti vities of ATI in that it is now only engaged in the defense of its rights in the Tyler Litigation. IRS, via letter of August 17, 1976, has informed the Institute its exemption from Federal income tax under Section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Ppvsnna --------- - 6_. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT #3: The Governors took under consideration the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to place a Special Assessment on the Regular Member companies of the Institute, based on 100% of annual dues, to cover expected future litigation expenses. After lengthy and detailed discussion, it was moved by Mr. Bratt, seconded by Mr. Scanlan, and so approved, unanimously, that the $3735.80 balance in the Litigation Defense Fund should be sufficient to cover Tyler Litigation expenses through December 1976 and that the subject of a third Special Assessment can be reviewed at the next meeting of the Board of Governors to be held February 3, 1977; and, in the J_. NEXT meeting: xne next, meeting of the ATI Board of Governors will be held February 3, 1977, at the Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia. 8_. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be discussed, it was moved by Mr. Bratt, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and so carried, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. J) Doris M. Fagan Executive Secretary Attachment Attachment I: II: Attachment III: Treasurer's Report of Funds for F/Y to 8/31/76. 4-page Auditor's Report for F/Y to 8/31/76. Receipts vs. Expenses of Litigation Defense Fund from 4/1/74 through 8/31/76. MS 006727 MT-006132 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND ATI-139 FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 ESTABLISHED: APRIL 1, 1974 REPORT OF FUNDS FOR PERIOD MAY 1, 1976 THRU AUGUST 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - MAY 1, 1976 . RECEIPTS: 6/30/76 - Interest on Savings 8/31/76 - Interest on Savings TOTAL RECEIPTS ............................ $ 90.67 33.70 DIS BURSEMENTS: 6/11/76 - To ATI Inc for Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Shoup Litigation................................$ 927.59 6/11/76 - To ATI Inc for Kerr, Wattles & Russell - Shoup Litigation 1,649.09 6/28/76 - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft - Tyler Litigation - 1st Qtr 76 570.28 6/28/76 - Hathaway & Jackson - Tyler Litigation- 10/15/75-4/30/76 1,599.00 8/31/76 - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft ' Tyler Litigation - 2nd Qtr 76 293.06 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ........................................................................................... CASH BALANCE ON HAND - AUGUST 31, 1976 .... Accounts Payable - To ATI Inc for Office Expenses 5/1-8/31/76 . . ACTUAL NET WORTH - AUGUST 31, 1976 .... $ 8,757.91 + 124.37 $ 8,882.28 $ 5,039.02 $ 3,843.26* - 107.46 $ 3,735.80 *Checking Account: Savings Account: $ 89.04 +3,754.22 $3,843.26 Signed: Doris M. Fagan, Assistant Treasurer Signed: Michael J. Scanlan, Treasurer SUBJECT TO AUDIT MS 006728 Attachment I MT-006133 DAVID P. HARRIS. C.p.a. ANDREW J.DAROCHA, e..A. FORREST C. I RICK. JR.. c.*.a. DAVID P. SANDLER. C.a.a. ATI-139 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OFFICES 5*7 SWEOE STREET NORRISTOWN. PA. 19401. Phon: 272-3571 1132 HIGH STREET POTTSTOWN. pa. 19464. Phonmx 326-6570 l3 SOUTH BROAD STREET LanSOALE.PA. 19446. Phon 855-1011 Asbestos Textile Institute Litigation Defense Fund 131 North York Road (P. 0. Box U7l) Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 Gentlemen: ' We have examined the balance sheet .of the Asbestos Textile Institute Litigation Defense Fund as of August 31, 1976 and the related statements of income and expenses for the year then ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. In our opinion, the accompanying statements present fairly the financial position of the Asbestos Textile Institute Litigation Defense Fund at August 31, 1976 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. September 23, 1976 MS 006729 Attachment II MT-006134 ATI-139 Schedule #1 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND Balance Sheet August 31. 1976 Assets Current Assets: Cash in Bank: First Pennsylvania Bank - General Fund ' Philadelphia Saving Fund Society - Savings Account Total Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities: Due to Asbestos TextileInstitute, Inc. Net Worth Balance - 9/1/75 Less: Net (Loss) per Schedule #2 Balance - 8/31/76 Total Liabilities and NetWorth $89.01; 3.754.22 $3.843.26 $107.46 $13,083-93 (9,348.13) 3.735.60 $3.843.26 MS 006730 MT-006135 ATI-139 Schedule ~2 AS3EST0S TEXTILE IT7STITUTS LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND Income Statement September 1, 19^5 to August 31. 19^6 Income: Interest Income Expenses: Payments to Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc.: Office Expenses Reimbursement for Shoup Litigation Other Legal Fees and Expenses Total Expenses Net (Loss) $398.36 $206.80 2,576.68 6,963.01 9MM $9.3U8.13 MS 006731 MT-006136 ATI-139 Schedule ~3 ' ASFECT05 TrTTTIE TFFTrrLTE ITTI-ATICy DTvTF^E ^ITTD Statement of C?*:h Fc^ojr+s and Pi rb,2Tror;eT,'.s peptember 3, ] ovg to ViP-urt ^l. I,Q~76 Cash Balances _ 9/1/75 Receipt s: Interest Disbursements: Payments to Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Office Expenses Reimbursement for Shoup Litigation Other Legal. 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DISBURSEMENTS: 6/11/76 - To ATI Inc for Cadvaloder, . Nickeriham ~ Taft Shou") I.--' tn. gat ion. ..... 7 327.-59 5/11/75 - To ATT Tr..r for Kerr, Nattier St Pes.'c-J 1 - Shoug Litigation 1,643.09 6/28/76 Cao^vacor. Nickershorn & Taft - Tyler Litigation - 1st Qtr 76 570.28 6/28/76 Hothov/oy Jac3cson - Tyler Litigation - 10/15/75-4/30/76 1, 593. 00 8/31/76 - Cndwnlader, Ni dearshorn St Taft Tyler Litigation - 2nd Qtr 76 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ..... ........................... 293. 06 CASH BALANCE OH HAND - AUGUST 31, 1976 ........................... Accounts Payable - To ATI Inc for Office Erraensos 5/1-3/31/76 . ACTUAL NET 'NORTH - AUGUST 31, 1376 ........................... $ 8,757.91 + 124.37 $ 8,832.28 $ 5,039.02 $ 3,843.25* 107.46 $ 3,735.80 *Checking Account Savings Account: $ 89.04 +3,754,22 $3,843.25 Attachment I MS 006734 MT-006139 ATI-139 Minutes GENERAL MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute ocr 8 197& MS 006735 PRODUCED*ev- 'vT -*- u -v ' JBfl-83 i; ' WIT-006140 ASBESTOS TE1CTILS INSTITUTE, INC. ATI-139 1975 ANNUAL MEETING October 8, 1976 Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah. Gaorgia LIST OF DELEGATES AMATEX CORPORAT.7 ON VJ. Me askant M. J. Scan.'' J. L. Raine" H. H. Walter:.- GARLOCK 17.70, P. S. Harke. Fsq. A. Kuaavvc R. 3. Pi In ar '0... :'cc of Canada. ^` RAYDESTOS-MANDATT Yu ,M. N. Brooks P. G. Dolan G. Forrucci R. M. Gordon J. 17. Haw:;ins C. A. Kennedy 17. Krucke R. O. Hoebius M. Q. Scowcroft J. P. Uronslci INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Bratt D. E. Childers J. 17. Echerd AS3ESTOS CORPORATION LTD. G. F. A. Brin];: H. Devriese P. E. Leclorc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. W. H. Sia i eh CANADIAN J0'L7S-ii\IWILLE CO. H. M. Hay A. R. Morrill LTD. - CASS TA B ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. N. RrU-.sr.ik R. A Luntse (ORF) P. Steen LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. E. A. Farroll C. It Stiefken (ASARCO) NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. K. Mori S. Shima LTD. . TEA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson FRL/AN ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CO. S. Golub ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. J. D. Officer, Esq. , Legal Counsel Cadwaladerr, Nickersham & Taft D. M, Fagan, Executive Secretary Total attendance during the three-day 1976 Annual Meeting was 57 people* 34 members, 20 spouses, 1 guest, 3. legal counsel and 1 sec retary; representative of 11 member companies, FRL and ATI. rnoi PRODUCED MS 006736 JM-83 MT-006141 Pago 2 - ATI Inc. 1975 Annual Mooting - 10/8/75 ATI-139 MINUTES . _1. CALL TO ORDER: The 1976 Annual General Mooting of Asbestos Tex tile Institute, Inc., v/as called to order by President Kuzrauk at 9:15 a.m., October C, 1975, at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia. 2. INTRODUCTIONS & CPFICLAL WELCOME: the following new-delegates: President Kuzrauk introduced Nicholas Gritzux, Chairman, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Peter Steen, President, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Harman Deviriose, Product Research & Development Manager, Thatford Operations, Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Gabriel Ferrucc-i, President, Raybostos Manhattan Industrial . Products Company; J. David Officer. Esq., Cadwalaaer, Wickersham St Taft. Mr. Kuzmuk then weLcoined all members, asking each to rise and give his name and company affiliation. Special mention was made of Joseph P. Nronski, of Ray3>estcs-lianhattan, Inc., since this was his first ATI meeting for some time. The attendees at the meeting are listed on the first page of these Minutes. . 3. READING CP MINUTES: Uoon a call for ehe reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by Mr. Scanlan, seconded by Mr. Eratt, and unanimously carried, to dispense with the reading thereof. 4. FINANCIAL REPORT: A report on the financial posture of the Cor poration at August 31, 1975, was presented by Treasurer Scanlan. The cash balance on September 1, 1975, vras $3,599. 21. Receipts of $17,970.77 less disbursements of $18,166.C5 left a cash balance at year-end of $8,403.13. Actual receipts accountable to the year under reviex/, less actual expenses for the year resulted in a not loss of $1,906.39. Of interest was the fact that, to date, a net profit of $206.49 had been realized on the Chrysctile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition. Troastirer Scanlan also reported that the financial records of the Corporation had been audited, by Droslin and Company, Certified Public Accountants, and had b~on found to bo in order. The budget for the fiscal year to end August 31, 1977, as approv ed by the Board of Governors, vac presentad to the membership. Total receipts are anticipated to be $15,950.00 and expected expens es should reach about $16,715.00, leaving the very small amount of $235. 00 for unforeseen costs. It v/as moved by Mr. Brett, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and so carried, to accept the Report as presented. A copy of the Report of Funds as of 8/31/76 and the Approved Bud get for the Fiscal Year 1975-77 are appended hereto as Attachment I. PRODUCED JIU - g3 MS 006737 MT-006142 Pago 3 - ATI Inc. 1975 Annual Mooting - 10/S/75 ATI-139 5. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: President Kuznuk apprised tho membership that the Board of Governors had seriously considered the advisability of a Special Assessment on the Regular Member companies of the Corpora tion to cover expenses being incurred in defense of the several liti gations in which the Corporation has been named as a defendant. However, the Governors unanimously agreed the decision should be made by tho members of the now Board at their initial mooting in February 1977. In the meantime. Corporate litigation costs will be paid out of general funds. _6. FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT: Prior to giving his official presentation 17. H. Smith, Sales and Technical Manager, Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd., offered the suggestion that ATI and the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association endeavor to not schedule their respective meetings con currently. It appears that the several people who are members of both the QAMA and ATI have much to contribute to the two organiza tions but are frequently unable to attend both functions because of conflicting dates. In presenting the Fiber Producers Report, Mr. Smith stated that 1976 has been an extremely good year for sales of Group 3 asbestos fibers, especially in markets in Eastern Europe and the Far East. Sales to I'i'estorn Europe and North America showed a downward trend. The supply of Group 3 fibers will probably exceed demand in 1977. As a matter of interest. Group 3 fiber sales averaged 3G,000 tons per year from 1965 to 1975. The highest volume during the twelveyear period was 47,000 tons in 1968; the lowest was 30,000 tons in 1965. See Attachment II for the Fiber Producers Report in its entirety. 7_. FILM/SPECIAL FEATURE: Through the courtesy of Cnssinr Asbestos Corporation Ltd., the membership was privileged to view- a sound/ color motion picture on the importance of asbestos to the safety and comfort of mankind and on Cassiar's asbestos mining operation in Canada. Extensive coverage was. given to the asbestos-health issue and effective control measures being taken by Cassiar, and to the company* s positive approach and continuing effort toward better, cleaner and safer working and living conditions. 8. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT.^, Technical Committee Member Hawkins *Veported~on tne activities of the grouo, stating that Dr. S. Golub, of FRL/an Albany International Company, reviewed his proposed dust counting procedure with the Technical Committee prior to presenta tion before the Environmental Committee. Dr. Golub is also Chairman of ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles. In this capacity he expressed the belief that the Asbestos Industry should endeavor to gain some favorable publicity. One way to do this would be for someone on behalf of ATI to prepare a practicaltype paper on the advantages and virtues of asbestos. At the D-13 ffiaEa""" MS 006738 WIT-006143 PRODUCED JM -83 Page 4 - ATI Inc. 1575 Annual Hooting 10/C/75 ATI-139 meeting in October, a representative of ASTM will discuss the possi bility with Subcommittee D-13.14 (essentially the ATI Technical Committee), specifically covering format, content and how ASTM could handle publicity and distribution. Dr. Golub advised the Committee that most Military and Federal Standards are now being written in ASTM format and that perhaps ATI should become more involved ia this changeover. The Committee, on a continuing basic, updates and revises ten ASTM Standards related to asbestos textiles. All ten of the Stan dards are presently in good condition, although two are in need of some minor modifications. Specification MIL-I-1534S concerned with thermal insulation tape has been cropped concern of the Committee. Some updating is in order on the Handbook: of Asbestos Textiles, 3rd Edition. Since a large supply of copies still exists, it was felt by the Committee that a one or two page insert would suffice to bring the reader current, briefly, on matters such as ASTM and Military Specifications related to asbestos textiles, OSHA regula tions and the wet process method of manufacture. It would perhaps be well for the Environmental Committee to review two other ATI booklets. For instance, the booklet entitled "Method for Determining Asbestos Dust Concentration" describes the ir.ipinger technique as a dust counting procedure. Since, the membrane filter method is now specified, some notification should be made in the boo!:lot to the effect that although the information is accurate, it is no longer the standard procedure followed in the Asbestos Industry. The "Measurement of Airborne Asbestos Fiber by the Mem- brane Filter Method" booklet could also be updated by inserting, a page to define more recent calibration and counting procedures. See Attachment III for the entirs Technical Committee Report. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Acting Chairman Childers elabor ated on the proposal by Dr. Golub mentioned heretofore in paragraph S. Dr. Golub has been researching a method for determining the amount of asbestos fiber in the workroom atmosphere. He proposes to use the standard membrane filter method for sampling, but his procedure would differ greatly in the preparation of a sample for counting. Dr. Golub proposes to stain the asbestos fibers with a dye that has an affinity only for asbestos, thereby making a great distinction between the asbestos fibers and the background material. It seems reasonable to assume that research in this direction would be worthwhile, especially in view of the many contradictions possible with the presently accepted counting techniques. In effect^ Dr. Golub was seeking funding. A member of the Committee reported a lack of success on the part of his company toward reducing dust concentrations via electronic apparatus for charging particles in the atmosphere. However, another company testing in a much smaller area of atmosphere MS 006739 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-006144 Pago 5 - ATI Inc. 1976 Annual Mooting 10/8/7S ATI-139 reported some success v/ith the procedure. All plants have received from OSKA an extension of the abatement period for mandatory dust control measures. Monthly progress reports must be issued to the Area Director or State authority. See Attachment IV for the entire Environmental Committee Report. 10. FIBER RESEARCH AND TESTING SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT: Chairman Kuntze defined the group's activities concerned with the cn-going roundrobin program on the dust count method, a procedure for determining length distribution of spinning fiber, and various available dust counting instruments. Dr. Kuntze reiterated the concern over a lack of consumer representation on the Committee. See Attachment V for the entire Report. 11. DR. ICUNTKE HONORED: In appreciation of outstanding leadership as Chairman of the ATI Fiber Research and Testing Subcommittee from February 1974 through October 1976, President Kuzrauk presented Dr. Richard A. Kuntze v/ith a handsome, inscribed, valnut plaque. Dr. Kuntze is Director, Department of Materials Chemistry, Ontario Research Foundation. He has been involved in the affairs of ATI on behalf of Cassiar Asbestos Concretion Ltd. 12. CORPORATE LITIGATION: As reported by Attorney Officer, the Cor poration currently has three lax/suits outstanding against it. In the two cases arising out of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Ferris and Goraco), communications have been established v/ith the plaintiffs' attorneys and the outlook appears favorable toward ATI, Inc. being dismissed from the lax/suits. An agreement has been reached with Goraco's attorney whereby ATI, Inc., does not have to file any papers or taka any action until some future time, if ever. This will keep the Corporation's legal costs in this instance to a minimum. A new set of cases is arising out of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Virginia, many of which are expected to name ATI, Inc., as a defend ant. However, the attorneys in the Norfolk cases appear to bo the same attorneys who are handling the Philadelphia cases and Trial Counsel is, therefore, optimistic that similar agreements v/ill be reached and, hopefully, ATI, Inc., v/ill be dismissed from the suits without incurring significant legal fees. [At the request of the Board of Governors, Cadwalader, Nickorsham & Taft will prepare a memorandum as to the extant of liability of Regular and Associate Member corapani :S in any litiga- tion v/hich involves the Corporation. ] 13. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Committee Chairman Bratt reported that a slate of officers for the Fiscal Year 1976-77 was presented to the Board and the Govamo s unanimously accepted the proposal, Consequently the following C ficers will serve one-year terms to August 31, 1977 -- more MS 006740 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-006145 Pago 6 - ATI Inc. 1975 .Annual Mooting - 10/8/75 ATI-139 President--Michael J. Scanlon, Amotax Corporation; Vico President & Treasurer--H. J. (Jerry) Corson, TBA Indus trial Products Ltd. In addition, the following gentlemen have graciously accepted Com mittee Chairs for two-yaar toms to August 31, 1978 -- Environmental -- C, A. (Spot) Kennedy, Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc.; Technical -- Alton R. Morrill, Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd.; Fiber Research & Testing --Hermann Devriese,Asbestos Corporation Ltd. 14. NETJ BOARD OP GOVERNORS: The following representatives will serve on the Board of Governors of the Corporation under the new membership criteria established as of September 1, 197S -- AMATEX CORPORATION -- K. J. Scanlan RAY BESTCS-MANHATTAN, INC. -- M. Q. Scowcrcft SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY -- E. C. Bratt ASAHI ASBESTOS CO. LTD. -- H. Iwata ASBERIT S.A. -- M. Cattaneo A. ASBESTOS TEXTIL S.A. -- D. Barois B. CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. -- H. M. Hay GARLOCK OF CANADA LTD. -- R. B. Pi lir e r NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. -- S. Shima TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. -- H. J. Corson, Jr. 15. NS'.'73 FROM A FORMER MEMBER; Herbert E. Sunbury, former active ATI member and Executive Secretary, has written the Institute to send his best regards and to advise that he and Christine are doing fine and enjoying good health. Regrettably, he reported the passing of via Iter C. Atkinson in September 1975. Many Institute members will recall that Mr. Atkinson was active for scree years as an ATI Committee Chairman and Member. He had retired from Johns-Manville Corporation in 1968. 15. ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/NORTH AMERICA: R. H. Mereness, AIA/NA Executive Director, telephoned a report on what the Occupa tional Safety and Health Administration is doing that concerns the Asbestos Industry. Briefly, the Association has not received a reply from Dr. Morton Corn to its request for a consolidation of hearings on the Asbestos Manufacturing and Construction Standards. . . . The Inflationary Impact Statement (IIS) being prepared for OSHA by CONSAD Research Corporation has not as yet been accepted by C3HI. When it is approved it will be just 30 days before public hearings are held on the Asbestos Manufacturing Standard. . . . OSHA has contracted with Research Triangle Institute for an IIS on the Asbestos Construction Standard--and a similar study will be made for ANA/NA by Equitable Environmental Health, Inc. more.............. MS 006741 PRODUCEB JM - 83 MT-006146 Pago 7 - ATI Inc. 1376 Annual Moating - 10/8/75 ATI-139 17. FUTURE MEETING SITES & DATES: Chairman I'uznuk advised of tha Governors1 decision to hold future ATI meetings as follows: 1977 Feb 3-4 -- Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia 1977 Jun 2-3 -- Washington Statler Hilton, Washington, D.C. 1977 Oct 5-7 -- Ponte Vedra Club, Ponte Vedra Bench, Florida 1978 Feb 1-2 -- Atlanta, Georgia 1978 Jun 1-2 -- Washington, D.C. 1878 Oct 4-6 -- Kiawah Island Inn, Charleston, South Carolina 18. FUTURE TWO-DAY MEETINGS SCHEDULE-: In the- interest of expediency meeting flight schedules, the ensuing a.rjonda has been ost; ATI's two-day, work-type mootings: Thursday -- Ad Hoc Committee -- Board of Governors -- Reception -- 1:00 p. m. : 00 .O# 6:30 3. to to to 3:00 p.m, 5:30 p.m 8:00 p.m, Friday -- Committee Meetings -- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m, General Meeting -- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, Adjournment by 12:30 p.ra. in most instances. 19. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING CHAIRMAN < PRESIDENT: Incoming Chair man and President Scanlan performed the pleasant task of awarding an impressive Atmos Clock to Mr. ICuzrauk for his untiring, productive efforts in leading the Institute through sene difficult times and on to a progressive future. In his acceptance address, Mr. Kuzraul-: expressed what a great pleasure it had been to be involved in ATI activities. Regrettably a change in his duties at Garlock will take him away from the asbestos business and he will no longer be attend ing ATI functions. Both he and Anne will miss seeing the many friends they have made during tha past 8-1/2 years of association with the Institute. 20. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be brought be fore the membership, it was moved by Mr. Loclorc, seconded by Mr. Stiofken, and so carried, to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m. A Grand Finale Reception and. Luncheon followed and officially ended the 1976 Annual Meeting of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Respectfully Submitted, Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary Attachment I: Report of Funds at S/31/76 & Budget for F/Y 1976-77 Attachment III: Fiber Producers Report Attachment IIII: Technical Committee Report Attachment 177 : Environmental Committee Report Attachment 7V: Fiber Research & Testing Subcommittee Report PRODUCED MS JM - 83 MT-006147 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Report of Funds___________________ _ Period: ATI-139 Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1976 September 1, 1975 thru August 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account Less Amount in Litigation Defense Fund TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 1975 . $ 700.48 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,083.93 $ 8,599.21 RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Interest on Savings ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement Office Supplies/Repaid by Litigation Defense Fund Charged Expense From Litigation Defense Fund for Shoup Litigation Members' Dues For Next Fiscal Year TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS: Legal--Services........................................$3,845.00) Expenses........................................ $1,360.78) Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, Inc. ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage--Excluding Test Manual Postage--`Test Manual Renral of Office Space ' Accountant/Caruso/1974-75 ASTM Dues 1976 Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Booklet Sale Refunds Insurance Shoup Litigation TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BALANCE ON HAND - August 31, 1976 more PRODUCED JM -83 $ 136.84 1,492.84 11,250.00 758.85 112.00 99. 34 24.72 $ 13,874.59 + 2,576.68 $ 16,451.27 + 1,519.50 + 17,970,77 $ 26,569.98 $ 5,205.78 356.35 2,945.97 235.35 2,743.41 495.59 591.02 1,060.19 528.13 213.60 660.00 300.00 25.00 20.53 45.25 164.00 $ 15,590.17 + 2,576.68 MS OO6743 - 18,166.85 $ 8,403.13 Attachment I/page 1 of 2 MT-006148 Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS - August 31, 1976 ATI-139 $ 928.75 7,462.72 11.66 ......................... $ 8,403.13 ASSETS AS OF August 31, 1976: Total Funds As Listed Above Accounts Receivable -- Test C-2 for Vanderbilt Office Expenses/Litigation Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value TOTAL ASSETS............................................. .............................. $ 8,403.13 5.57 107.46 1.00 $ 8,517.16 LIABILITIES AS OF August 31, 1976: Accounts Payable -- Accrued Taxes on Wages Members' Dues for Next F/Y $ 179.26 1,519.50 TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................................. .... .................................. ACTUAL NET WORTH AS OF AUGUST 31, 1976 ............................................. - 1,698.76 $ 6,818.40 APPROVED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1977: INCOME: Members' Dues Interest on Savings Booklet/Magnetite Sales Test Manual Sales EXPENSES: Legal Services Legal 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/Excluding Test Manual Postage/Test Manual Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso ASTM Dues G i fts/F1owe rs/P 1 aque s Insurance Reserve $ 15,250.00 1,000.00 100.00 600.00 $ 16,950.00 $ 4,000.00 1,500.00 70.00 3,300.00 260.00 2,800.00 700.00 700.00 1,100.00 700.00 100.00 660.00 200.00 25.00 400.00 200.00 $ 16,715.00 235.00 $ 16,950.00 IMS 006744 Attachment I/page 2 of 2 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-OO6I49 ATI-139 FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT Prosontad by Yfcltar H. Smith, Solos and Technical Manager, Ball Ashactos Minas Ltd., at tha 1375 Annual General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., hold at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 1075. xAs a matter of interest to both Producers and Manufacturers, wo have obtained figures showing the Production and Sales of Group 3 fibers from 1955 to 1975, inclusive. These are total Canadian figures and while we cannot ascertain what tonnages wore sold to non-textile ers, it certainly does not constitute a 1955 1955 1957 1358 1953 197 0 1971 197 2 1373 1374 197 5 1975 Sales 30,000 40, 000 C g 000 47,000 45,000 40,000 34,000 37,000 39,000 45,000 25,000 34,0C0 455, 000 Production 30, 000 33,000 43,000 40, 000 33,000 43,000 38,000 41,000 34,000 41, 000 22,000 34,000 437,000 The sales average per year of Group 3 fiber for th 1975, inclusive, was 38,000 tons. The average production per year for the same period was 37,000 tons. This 1,000 tor yearly shortage was obtained from the substantial inventorize at th.; 1955. Present inventories are at a mdniraun. Tha highest tonnage sold in a given year was 47,0D0 in 1958 followed by 45,000 in 1974. The poorest year was 1955 with 30,000 tons followed by 1975 with forcast sales of 34,000 tons and this after a seven-month strike in 1975. The highest production was obtained in 1957 and 1970 with 43,000 tons and the lowest production results were recorded in 1955 and 1975 with 30,000 and 34,000 tons, respectively. The 1976 figure reflects the loos of the King-Reaver Mill and the loss of production at Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. as a result of the landslide. You will note that the 1975 forecast of sales is approximately 25% less than 1974 in -spite of the seven-month strike in 197 5. It is our opinion that the supply will exceed the demand of Group 3 fibers in 1977. In conclusion, because of increasing sales to certain parts of the world such as Eastern Europe and. the Par East, it has been an ex tremely good year for Group 3 fiber sales despite a noticeable decrease in North Oenerican and Uestern Europe markets. more. PRODUCER^JvOcl'uaent^ Il/oage _1 of 2 JM - 83 MS 006745 MT-006150 Fiber Producers Rupert -- 10/E/7S ATI-139 Sales of Grades 4, 5 and 6 for the asbestos-cem.ent industry will continue to be an extremely short supply as a result of increasingly large demands from the developing countries. Group 7 fibers, as a result of the decrease in demand for asbestos felt and paper, will probably be in over-supply. - end - MS 006746 produced JM -83 attachment Il/oage 2 of 2 MT-006151 ATI-139 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT Presented by Acting Chairman M. Maaskant at the 1976 Annual General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute/ Inc., held at the Savan nah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 1976. IN ATTENDANCE: Amatex Corporation -- \'7. Maaskant Canadian Johns-Ilanville Co. Ltd. -- A. R. Morrill Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. -- K. Mori; S. Shirna Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- J. W. Hawkins Southern Asbestos Company -- J. 17. Echerd Dr. S. J. Golub -- Chairman, ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles 1) Briefly discussed the following Standards, all of which have been approved and cleared through ASTM Subcommittee D13.14: D-315 -- Asbestos Tape, Woven D-1571 -- Asbestos Cloth, VJoven D-628 -- Asbestos Sleeving D-1113 -- Magnetic Rating D-2100 -- Asbestos Electrical Properties 2) The following two ASTM Standards are on the agenda for discussion at the ASTM Committee D-13 Annual Meeting in New York City, October 19, 1976: D-1918 -- Asbestos Content. A negative vote was received from Mr. Thomas Bainbridge D-2100 -- Asbestos Electrical Properties. Some minor editorial details have to 'me cleared away. 3) As reported at the Committee's meeting hold June 3-4, 1976, ASTM Standard D-299 contained an inaccuracy and it was, therefore, decid ed to add a Footnote to Paragraph 10.1.1. The Footnote is to read: "Note 7--Equation 1 as outlined in 10.1.1 can bo used also to deter mine the yards per pound (yield) for any type of yarn -- Classes A through E." The question also arose as to where is Note 5. 4) The discussion on MIL-1-1534-9 will be continued between Southern Asbestos Company and Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., and will bo dropped from the agenda of the ATI Technical Committee. No further action is required or anticipated by ATI. 5) Dr. Samuel J. Golub indicated the importance of the AS Til D13.14/ ATI Technical Committee to issue a technical paper. These STPD papers are introduced at a special seminar and later made available through ASTM. MS 006747 more............. Attachment Ill/page I of 2 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-006152 ATI-139 Technica 1 Ceraui 11 e e 'loo 13/8/75 5) ATI Handbook of A:sbastos Textiles, 3rd Edition: The Handbook was analyzed and tvo observations v/ere made. First, all ASTIi Standards listed are nov/ outdated. Secondly, it v/as suggested that mention should bo mar5o of the nev/ method of making asbestos textiles from e:::trudad yarns. 7) All ATI Technical Committee members './ill make an atter.rot to meet October 19, 1975, at the Belmont Hotel in ilex/ York City for the annual ASTIi DT3 Conmj ttae meeting. -- end -- MS 006748 PRODUCED JM-83 Attachment Ill/oago 2 of 2 MT-006153 ATI-139 iSMVn'iOll-liSITEiL COMMITTEE REPORT Presented by Acting Chairman D. E. Childers at the 1375 Ainuc. 1 General Moating of the Asbestos Tactile Institute, Inc., held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October 8, 1975. 1) Th meeting of the Environmental Committee commenced with a -presen tation by Dr. 3. Golub of Fiber Research Laboratories concerning scene research undertaken at FRL into a method for determining the amount of asbestos fibers in the workroom atmosphere. He 'proposes to use the standard Mer.ibra.no Filter sampling method, although his method would differ greatly in preparation of samples prior to counting. Dr. Golub proposes to stain the s nmole with a dye for only asbestos ffiibbeer,. The nothod would tion between the isbesto s and the 1backg_ round ; s with the arose:at count ing might be of " real value. Th> " the should present the proposal to the Asbestos Information Association north America in an attempt to gain more participation. The proposal was given to I. H. .leaver for -passible presentation to AIA/NA. 2) One company, report ;-d no success in reducing dust counts when using an electronic apparatus for charging airborne particles. Another firm reported continued success when the equipment is used in a more controlled washroom area. 3) The Committee again expressed concern, that when taking dust counts an inspector could possibly make a judgment as to time-weighted average on the basis of only a few samplings. It was the Committee's contention that numerous samplings are necessary to obtain a realis tic tine-weighted average. 4) Considerable time was spent in discussing the most effective method of clean-up. Most companies are vacuuming wherever possible. Several companies are continuing to obtain better results when spraying equipment with guardian spray prior to vacuuming. 5) The Committee was attended by 15 members and on guest, as follows: Amato:-: Corporation -- J. L. -Rainey; H K. ./alter Canadian Johns-Manvi11e Co. Ltd. -- H. M. May ' Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. -- P. Steen Garlock of Canada Ltd. -- R. D. Pilnor MS 006749 Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- 3. A. Farrell Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. --S. Shima Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- G. Ferrucci; R. M. Gordon; C. A. Kennedy; 1. Krucka; R. O. Iioebius; M. Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Company -- E. C. Dratt; D. E. Childers TRA Industrial Products Ltd. -- H. J. Corson, Jr. PRODUCED Dr. 3. Golub -- Fiber Research Laboratories Attachment IV MT-006154 ATI-139 P 13:311 RESEARCH AND TEST IN3 3U2COI-2-iITTI333 REPORT Presented by Chairmen R. A. Kuntze at the 1S7S Annual General Meet ing of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 1375 1) The Fiber Research and Testing Subcommittee af the ATI met Octo ber 7, 1975, at 9:00 a.ra. with eight members and visitors -present. 2) The round-robin -program on the duct count method, which is in progress at the present time uac discussed at come length. It was pointed out that a study on the coefficient of variation had been made and that a figure of 20-2bo is used for determination of non compliance. It v/ac decided, therefore, to establish the coefficient of variation for a number of laboratories that carry cut this test routinely. The purpose of the program is to establish the e::tent to which the 20-23'.o figure is realistic. The results of the on-going round-robin program are o::pected to be available shortly, even though some criticism can be orp.^cted because of the age of the samples used. 3) Mr. J. P. Nronski described a method of determining length dis tribution of spinning fiber which ho developed come time ago. The method is perhaps best described as a nodificatien and simplification of the Suter-Nobb cord: which appears to be falling into disuse. It was decided to evaluate this method in several laboratories and report at the nert meeting. In this connection, the problem of wet Glassification, i.e., the Bauor-McNett and TSN Classifiers were discussed. It was pointed out that the T&N Classifier is used for spinning fiber using a 1/4" per forated plate in the too vessel. The committee decided to beep this development in mind but otherwise take no action at this time. 4) It was mentioned that several automatic or semi-automatic instru ments for dust counting or measuring are available. ThwSo instru ments are generally non-specific, that is, any hinds of particles are detected. A survey in progress at the present time seems tc indicate that the Cliraet apparatus developed by Dow Chemical Company has a good correlation between duct readings and actual dust counts. A more comprehensive report is erpected shortly. 5) As on previous occasions, the Committee would like tc empress again its concern over the absence of consumers from the meiosersnx ) of the Committee. This results in a lack of technical i -toiowch is felt that this situation should be improved. JM. 83 MS 006750 Attachment V MT-006155 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE 1975 ANNUAL MEETING October 8, 1376 Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia LIST OF DELE3\TES_ AMATEX CORPOPATION Vi. Ka a si -ant M. J. Scanlan J. L. Rainey H. H. Vial tar GARLOCK INC. P. S. Hanbo, Esq. A. Kuzmuk R. S. Pilmor (Garlock of Canada Ltd.) RAY BES TOS-MANHATTAN, M. N. Brooks P. G. Dolan G. Forrucci R. M. Gordon J. V-J. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy .1. Krucke R. C. Moobius M. Q. Scovcroft J. P. tironski INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY E. C. Bratt D. E. Childors J. i'i. Echord ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. G. F. A. Brin]; H. Devriosa P. E. Loclerc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. Vi. H. Smith CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLE CO. H. M. Hay A. R. Morrill LTD. CASSLAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. N. Gritzuk R. A. Kuntzo (ORF) P. Steen LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. E. A. Farroll C. E. Stiefken (ASARCO) NIPPON ASBESTOS K. Mori S. Shima CO. LTD. . ` TEA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson FRL/AN ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CO. S. Golub ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE J. D. Officer, Esq., Legal Counsel Cadwalador, Wick or sham & Taft D. M. Fagan, Executive Secretary Total attendance during the three-day 1575 Annual Meeting was 57 people: 34 members, 20 spouses, 1 guest, 1 legal counsel and 1 secretary; representative of 11 member companies, FRL and ATI , MT-006156 PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 00675) ATI-139 Pago 2 - ATI 1S7S Annual Mooting - '0/3/76 M Y Iff U T S S JL. CALL TC ORDER: The 137 6 Annual General Mooting of the Asbestos Textile Institute was called to order by President Kuznulc at 5:00 a.m., October 8, 1376, at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia. 2. READING OF MINUTES: Upon the calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last stated meeting, it was moved by Mr. Scanlan, seconded by Mr. 3ratt, and unanimously approved, to dispense with the reeding thereof. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT: Treasurer Scanlan presented the Financial Report of the Litigation Defense Fund as of August 31, 1976. After receipts, expenditures and liabilities, the actual net worth of the Fund at the end of the Fiscal Year was $3,735.80. The financial records wore audited by Dreslin and Company, Certified Public Accountants, and were found to be in order. The Treasurer's Report is appended hereto as Attachment I. 4. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT #3: President Kuzir.ub advised the members that the Ad Hoc Committee had recommended to the Board of Governors that a third Special Assessment was in order for the Litigation Defense Fund to cover anticipated near-future costs of the Tyler Litigation. After duo consideration, hot/over, the Doard decided there should be sufficient money in the Fund for the time being and that the matter would bo reviewed again at the next meeting in February 1977. . 5. COMPANY LIABILITY: President Kuzmuk reported that Cadwalader, T?ic?:orsham & Taft will prepare a memorandum dealing with the extent of liability of member companies in the Tyler Litigation or in any future lawsuits in which ATI is named as a defendant. S. TYLER LITIGATION: Attorney Officer reported that nothing much has happened in the Tyler Litigation insofar as ATI is concerned. The judge still has not ruled on ATI's motion for dismissal issued about two years ago and Cadwalader, tfickersham & Taft is about to make another attempt to have the Institute dismissed from the law suits. 1_. MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION: Upon noting a large number of pending lawsuits involving claims of personal injuries resulting from exposure to asbestos, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued a show-cause order listing 40-50 cases (including the Tyler Litigation) and calling for a response by September 1, 1975, as to why the cases should not be consolidated for pretrial r>roooodings. The responses were overwhelmingly opposed to consolidation of the cases. The Panel decided to take no action .at th^Jtima and the more JUD . g3 MS 006752 MT-006157 Pago 3' - ATI 1275 Annual Quoting - 10/3/7 5 ATI-139 scheduled hoaxing v/as suspended until further notico. It is quite possible, hov/ever, that a similar attempt toward consolidation will bo node again in the near future. . ADJCUAMiFNT: Thai o being no furthor business to he brought bo ore the general mom], ership, a motion to adjourn at 2:15 a.it. vas made by Mr. Leclarc, seconded by Mr. Stiofkon, and so carried. Hi 103 becpoatfully submitted, ct' - r 'Ct-f //)1 ~ Doris M. Fagan, Laecutive Secretary Attachment I: Litigation Defense Fund as of 8/31/76 MS 006753 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-006158 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND FISCAL YEAR TO AUGUST 31, 1977 ESTABLISHED: APRIL 1, 1974 REPORT OF FUNDS FOR PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 1, 1976 THRU DECEMBER 31, 1976 CASH BALANCE ON HAND - SEPTEMBER 1, 1976 3,843.26 RECEIPTS: 9 /30/76 - Interest On Savings.............................................................$ 16.92 12/31/76 - Interest On Savings.................................................................................33.21 TOTAL RECEIPTS + 50.13 $ 3,893.39 DISBURSEMENTS: 10/19/76 - ATI Inc. for Office Expenses.......................................$ 107.46 11/24/76 - Cadwalader, Wickersham S Taft/Tyler Litigation/3rd Quarter 1976 .................................. 1,668.51 11/24/76 - Cadwalader, Wickershan Taft/ Multidistrict Litigation ....................................... 135.00 12/31/76 - ATI Inc. for Office Expenses...........................................................78.33 TOTAL DISBURSE!IENTS....................................................................................................................- 1,989.30* CASH BALANCE ON HAND - DECEMBER 31, 1976 ...................................................$ 1,904.09** LIABILITIES ................................................................... ACTUAL NET WORTH - DECEMBER 31, 1976 $ 1,904.09 Disbursements Breakdown: Telephone ....................................... . . $ 50.,45 Photocopies .................................. 43.,85 Postage ............................................. 57.,04 Stationery .................................. 34.,45 $ 185.,79 Tyler Litigation ... ... .. . 1,>668.,51 Multidistrict Litigation , 135.,00 $1,,989..30 Checking Account Balance. . . $ 99..74 Savings Account Balance . . . 1 ,804..35 $1 ,904..09 Attachment I MS 006754 SUBJECT TO AUDIT WIT-006159 Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Founded $-PAGE REPORT OF FUNDS 9/1/75 THRU 4/30/76 PREPARED AS OF 4/30/76 BY: 'llr /Vy r? Doris M. Fagan, Assistant Treasurer APPROVED SUBJECT TO AUDIT AT END OF FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 ' MS 006755 Attachment I/page 1 of MT-006160 P.O. BOX 471 131 NORTH YORK ROAD WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 19090 (215) OL9-5007 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Fiscal Year ending August 31, 1976 Rep6rt of Funds Period: September 1, 1975, thru April 30, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account . Petty Cash Account Less Litigation Defense Fund TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 1975 RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Interest on Savings ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement Office Supplies/Repaid by Litigation Defense Fund Charged Expense TOTAL RECEIPTS ........................................................................... $ 700.48 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,083.93 $ 99.52 1,173.85 11,250.00 550.60 112.00 38.01 24.72 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 ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Booklet Sale Refunds Inc. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ............................................................. BALANCE ON HAND - April 30, 1976 ........................ BALANCE ON HAND - April 30, 1976: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS - April 30, 1976 . . . ASSETS AS OF April 30, 1976: Total Funds As Listed Above Accounts Receivable -- Members1 Dues Office Expenses/Litigation Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value $ 2,835.08 356.35 2,020.98 176.48 2,292.41 410.64 462.73 733.22 360.05 164.87 495.00 300.00 25.00 20.00 42.25 $ 406.59 10,734.97 11.29 $ 11,152.85 375.00 61.33 1.00 $ 8,599.21 + 13,248.70 $ 21,847.91 - 10,695.06 $ 11,152.85 $ 11,152.85 MS 006756 MT-006161 Continued Attachment I/page 2 of ^ Page 3 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76 ATI-139 . F/Y 1975-76 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AS OF April 30, 1976: Accounts Payable -- Accrued Taxes Insurance Premiums TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL NET WORTH AS OF APRIL 30, 1976 $ 11,590.18 $ 94.62 164.00 258.62 $ 11,331.56 EXPENSES AGAINST BUDGET INCOME: Members' Dues Interest on Savings Booklet/Magnetite Sample Sales Test Manual Sales Budgeted F/Y 1975-76 Received To 4/30/76 $ 13,125.00 1,000.00 100.00 500.00 $ 11,250.00 550.60 57.27 1,173.85 . $ 14,725.00 $ 13,031.72 DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services/Expenses Incorporation 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 ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Insurance Inc. MT-OOSloz Income to 4/30/76: $13,031.72 Expended 4/30/76: -10,478.08 $ 2,553.64 MS 006757 Budgeted F/Y 1975/76 Expended To 4/30/76 $ 4,800.00 .. 3,000.00 175.00 1,000.00 600.00 500.00 850.00 600.00 660.00 300.00 25.00 300.00 160.00 *$ 12,970.00 $ 2,835.08 356.35 2,020.98 176.48 2,180.41 410.64 462.73 670.49 360.05 164.87 495.00 300.00 25.00 20.00 #, *$ 10,478.08 Attachment I/page 3 of *8 Page 4 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. -- 9/L'75 thru 4/30/76 F/Y 1975-76 CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS TEST MANUAL, 3RD EDITION Total Picture from Availability/October 1974 RECEIPTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 $ 21,536.78 Receipts - September thru December 1975 ............................ $ January 1976 ........................................................................... February 1976 March 1976 ................................ April 1976 ............................................................................... 748.90 98.75 96.75 169.60 59.85 TOTAL RECEIPTS - 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76 + 1,173.85 TOTAL RECEIPTS TO DATE $ 22,710.63 DISBURSEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 $ 22,609.53 Disbursements/Postage s Related Costs -- 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 .................................................................. 80.04 1/1/76 thru 4/30/76 ................................................................................... 84.83 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS TO DATE........................................... - 22,774.40 NET LOSS AS OF APRIL 30, 1976 63.77* *Loss incurred 9/1/74 thru 8/31/75 ............................................... $ 1,072.75 Loss incurred 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76 ............................................... -63.77 Loss decrease since 8/31/75 ............................................... $ 1,008.98 Overrun/approximate ................................................................................ Additional received from printer .................................................... + Available for sale..................................................................................... Sold thru 4/30/76 .....................................................................................- Balance on Hand for Sale/approximate............................ 136 34 170 114 56 MS 006758 Attachment I/page 4 of 3 MT-006163 f'Tje _> - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9, 1/75 thru 4/30/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 DISBURSEMENTS VOUCHER Check # Date 125 1/ 7/76 126 1/ 8/76 127 1/ 9/76 128 1/19/76 129 1/19/76 130 1/19/76 131 1/19/76 132 1/19/76 133 1/20/76 134 1/27/76 135 1/27/76 136 1/27/76 137 1/27/76 138 1/28/76 139 1/30/76 140 2/ 2/76 141 2/13/76 142 2/13/75 143 ' 2/16/76 144 2/23/76 145 2/24/76 146 2/27/76 147 3/17/76 148 3/17/76 more Amount $ 16.16 50.00 44.37 251.61 . 15.25 5.00 17.25 7.00 50.00 10.18 6.89 29.06 165.00 25.00 175.00 57.30 65.20 50.00 108.56 1,681.07 243.31 175.00 20.00 39.40 Payable To For ASBESTOS Magazine Postage - 12/75 Cash Petty Cash Account American Express Transportation-11/75 mtg First Pa. Bank FICA/Inc Taxes/4thQtr75 Pa Un?m Comp Fund Unem Tax - 4th Qtr 1975 Internal Revenue Fed Unem Tax- 9-12/1975 Pa Dept Revenue Pa Inc Tax-4th Qtr 1975 Internal Revenue Fed Unem Tax- 1-8/1975 Cash Petty Cash Account Kwick Pring 2/76 Meeting Notices Sir Speedy Rubber Stamp Bell of Pa. Telephone - Dec 1975 ASBESTOS Magazine Office Rent/lst Qtr 76 ASTM 1976 Annual Dues Doris M. Fagan Net Wages - Jan 1976 ASBESTOS Magazine Postage -- Jan 1976 Doris M. Fagan Expenses- 2/76 meeting Cash Petty Cash Account Bell of Pa. Telephone - Jan 1976 Cadwalader, W&T Legal Exp - 4th Qtr 75 Sheraton/Arlington 2/76 ATI Meeting Doris M. Fagan Net Wages - Feb 1976 Heineman Heart Found. Memorium/L. E. Moody Bell of Pa. Telephone - Feb 1976 MT-006164 MS 006759 Attachment I/page 5 of ^ Page 6 - Report of Funds - ATI, Inc. - 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76 ATI-139 F/Y 1975-76 Disbursements Voucher/Continued Check It Date Amount 149 3/22/76 $ 31.49 150 3/30/76 53.79 151 3/31/76 50.00 152' 3/31/76 175.00 153 3/31/76 34.90 154 3/31/76 5.30 155 4/ 7/76 17.26 156 4/14/76 65.73 157 4/15/76 17.25 158 4/15/76 251.61 159 4/15/76 15.00 160 4/15/76 51.06 161 4/23/76 6.89 162 4/30/76 175.00 163 4/30/76 413.98 Expended 1/1-4 /30/76:$ 4,671.87 Expended 9/1-12/31/75:+ 5,963.96 Check Supply 12/17/75:+ 19.75 Bank Svc Chg 4 /30/76:+ 2.16 $ 10,657.74 Petty Cash to 4/30/76: + 437.32 $ 11,095.06 *Less Checks Drawn for Petty Cash :- 400.00 $ 10,695.06 *9/1/75 thru 12/31/75:$ 1/8/76 - Check # 126: 1/20/76 - Check # 133: 2/13/76 - Check # 142: 3/31/76 - Check H 151: $ 200.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 400.00 Payable To ASBESTOS Magazine Postmaster Cash Doris M. Fagan Moore's Hauling Kwick Print Postmaster American Express Pa Dept Revenue First Pa. Bank Pa Unem Comp Fund Bell of Pa. Sir Speedy Doris M. Fagan ASBESTOS Magazine For Repro's - Feb 1976 Postage-2/76 minutes Petty Cash Account Net Wages - Mar 1976 Customs/Manual Binders 12/31/75 Report of Funds Postage/ATI Position Paper Airfare - 2/76 meeting Pa Inc Tax - 1st Qtr 1976 FICA/Inc Taxes/lstQtrl976 Unem Tax - 1st Qtr 1976 Telephone - March 1976 Rubber Stamp Net Wages - Apr 1976 Office Exp 2-4/76: $248.98 Rent/2nd Qtr 1976: $165.00 MT-006165 Withdrawals fromi Savings Account for Transfer to Checking Account: 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75 ................... 2/17/76. . . . 4/ 2/76. . . . Total 9/1/75 thru 4/30/76. . $ 6,000.00 $ 9,000.00 MS 006760 Attachment I/paqe 6 of % ATI-139 DISBURSEMENTS FROM PETTY CASH ACCOUNT BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1976 RECEIPTS: Cash Deposit via Check #126 1/ 8/76................... $ 50.00 Cash Deposit via Check #133 1/20/76................... 50.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES 030 -- Subscription to ASBESTOS for Lake Asbestos........................$ 5.00 031 -- Mailing Test Manual to James Hardie, Sydney,Australia 4.75 032 -- Factbook from ASBESTOS for Parr Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. 1.00 033 -- Mailing Test Manual to Parr Inc., Cleveland, Ohio .75) Mailing Test Manual to Dow Chemical,Houston,Texas .75) 1.50 034-- Mailing Test Manuals to Turners, Jacobs, Natal Mailing Test Manual to Cellule, Sandusky, Ohio 4.75) .75) 5.50 035 -- Tapes for tape recorder................................................ 21.00 036 -- Repro's for the Corporation (all general)...... 51.36 037 -- Repro's re Litigation.................................................... 2.51 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - JANUARY 1976 ............................................................. BALANCE JANUARY 31, 1976 ......................................................... RECEIPTS: Cash Deposit via Check #142 2/13/76 ................................. EXPENDITURES 038 -- Mailing Test Manual to Soil Testing, Illinois .... $ .75 039 -- Repro's re Membership Criteria Memo.................................... 7.64 040 -- Mailing Test Manual to U.S. Bureau of Mines, Maryland. .75 041 -- Mailing Test Manuals to Kilborn, Toronto, Ontario . . 9.25 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - FEBRUARY 1976 ............................................................. BALANCE FEBRUARY 29, 1976 ......................................................... .33 +100.00 $100.33 - 92.62 $ 7.71 + 50.00 $ 57.71 MS 006761 MT-006166 - 13.39 $ 39.32 Attachment I/page 7 of % ATI-139 DISBURSEMENTS FROM PETTY CASH ACCOUNT BALANCE MARCH 1, 1976 ............................................................................................................ $ 39.32 RECEIPTS: Cash Deposit via Check #151 3/31/76 ................................. EXPENDITURES #042 -- Factbook from ASBESTOS for Toschi Iberica, Spain. . . $ 1.00 #043 -- MailingTest Manual to Toschi Iberica, Spain................... 2.86 #044 -- MailingTest Manual to Cement Research Inst., India . 4.75 #045 -- MailingTest Manual to McGill University, Montreal. . 1.44 #046 -- Factbook from ASBESTOS for Cape Universal, England. . 1.00 #047 -- Mailing Test Manuals to Cape Univ& Cape AsbFibres. . 11.78 #048 -- Subscription & FB from ASB for Carborundum, NY. . . . 5.00 #049 -- Repro's/Board Memo re AIA/NA Industry Response/OSHA . .64 #050 -- Clerical Help/February 1976 Minutes................................... 20.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - MARCH 1976 .................................................................. BALANCE MARCH 31, 1976 ............................................................. EXPENDITURES #051 -- Mailing Test Manual to Carborundum,Niagara Falls NY . $ .75 #052 -- Book from ASBESTOS for Asahiya Shoten, Osaka, Japan . 20.00 #053 -- Mailing Test Manuals to PPG, Pittsburgh, Pa., and to Asahiya Shoten, Osaka, Japan. 5.85 #054 -- Repro's/Dr. Weill's medical rept to H.J.Corson. . . . 2.96 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - APRIL 1976 .................................................................. BALANCE APRIL 30, 1976 ............................................................. Expended 9/1/75 thru 12/31/75: 1/1/76thru 4/30/76: Total 9/1/75thru 4/30/76: $ 248.28 189.04 $ 437.32 + 50.00 $ 89.32 $ 48.47 $ 40.85 MS 006762 - 29.56 $ 11.29 IWT-006167 Attachment I/page 8 of 3 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. POSITION PAPER 4/6/76 MS 006763 PRODUCED JM -83 MT-006168 ATI-139 Asbestos Textile Institute,inc. Foundco nu April 6, 1976 Docket Officer, Docket H-033 O.S. Department of Labor Room. N-3620 ' 3rd and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 2021Q RE: COMMENTS OF THE ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC., ON THE PRO POSAL BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TO REVISE THE STANDARD ON "OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS" -- 26 CFR, PART 1910', SUBPARAGRAPH 1910.1001; FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 40, NO. 197, OCTOBER 9, 1975. Dear Sir: The ensuing statement constitutes the comments of and the position taken by the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., to specific revisions to the above-referenced "Occupational Exposure To Asbes- ' tos" Standard, especially as it relates to the asbestos textile manufacturing segment of the Asbestos Industry in the United States. RISK MINIMIZATION WIT-006169 Prior to issuing comments to specific sections of the proposed revision, the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., wishes to affirmthat it totally recognizes and firmly believes that all precautions more.............. PRODUCED JM - 83 P.O. BOX 471 131 NORTH YORK ROAD WILLOW GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA 19090 (215) OL9-5007 006764 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC., TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD ATI-139 2 4/6/76 should be exercised to preserve life, wherever and whenever possi ble. This Institute is committed to the belief that employers have a moral obligation to their employees to see that working conditions are as safe and as comfortable as proven technologies will allow. However it must be realized there will be a residual, unavoidable risk -- at work, at home and when at leisure. This fact is being recognized today in the United Kingdom, as promulgated in that Nation's Asbestos Regulations of 1969. Over the years asbestos-containing products have been known specifically as safety products -- and rightly so. The number of diseases contracted and lives lost because of exposure to asbestos fibers during product manufacture is far less than the number of lives which have been saved or the number of personal injuries which have been prevented due to the use of asbestos-containing products. Product examples, to name a few, are firefighting suits, automotive brake linings, theater curtains and industrial heat pro tective clothing. SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THE PROPOSAL Background Material MS 006765 It is felt the Background Material is too vague and general to be considered soundly supportive of the need for a limitation of 0.5 fiber per cubic centimeter of air and a ceiling concentration limit of 5 fibers per cubic centimeter. more. PRODUCED JK - S3 MT-006170 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC., TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD ATI-1396 New Evidence Some of the New Evidence places the hazard factor on the smoking of cigarettes and not especially on exposure to asbestos. To quote directly from Section II--Toxicological Considerations of Exposure To Asbestos, Sub-Section C--The New Evidence, paragraph (2)(a), second sub-paragraph, page 47655: . non-smoking asbestos workers had few lung cancers while those who smoked had much more lung cancer than would have been expected had they not been asbestos workers." Based on Past Conditions We maintain that the findings cited as the reasons why OSHA proposed its revisions to the Asbestos Standard are based on work conditions as they existed 35 or more years ago. Today's plants are cleaner and safer, new engineering techniques have been implemented, and effective protective clothing and apparatus are now being used -- all of which have improved working conditions and certainly make for a brighter future insofar as employees' health and safety are concerned. We feel that insufficient consi deration is being given to current, improved working conditions. We would add that work is continuing toward developing more effective methods to reduce the hazard factor -- striving for the development of technologies that will completely eliminate any hazard to the safety and health of all employees -- and still permit industry and the Nation to enjoy a healthy economic climate. more.............. MS 006766 PRODUCED m MT-006171 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC,, TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD ATI-139 4 4/6/76 Method of Measurement. Although we are not opposed to using the membrane filter method, we would point out there is significant observer error when taking a reading of a membrane filter sample, as well as variance between observers of the same sample. The reading error multiplies as fiber count levels approach zero. We suggest that OSHA permit other bonafide analytical techniques in addition to the membrane filter method. It is also suggested that OSHA recognize the limitations of the membrane filter method by specifying a plus and minus tolerance. We recommend +30%. The Technological Feasibility Approach It seems to us the proposed limitations are not based on scientifically-established, dose-response relationships and, there fore, the approach should be one of reaching the lowest levels that are technologically feasible. It is our contention that the 0.5 f/cc is not now technically feasible, because: (1) an accurate, reliable method of measurement has not, as yet, been found; and (2) because in some sectors of the asbestos industry, such as in certain phases of operation in asbes tos textile manufacture, the 0.5 f/cc is unattainable with today's available technology. This is not to say that, some day, solutions will not be found. Work continues and we are confident that even tually techniques will be developed and will become available that will control occupational health hazards. more. MS 006767 MT-006172 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC., TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD 4/6/76 Attaining Exposure Levels The asbestos textile industry cannot, under existing available technologies, control asbestos dust levels at 0.5 fiber/cc in all _ of its phases of production. This is partly due to the basic pro cessing techniques which must be followed and still produce asbestos textile products as we know them today. In certain pro cesses of textile manufacture the fibers are used in a dry state. Although some of these processes cannot be totally enclosed at all times (.See Attachment I) , fiber emissions are controlled by the best engineering techniques available. LONG-TERM TIME FRAME . The asbestos textile industry desires to do all it can toward reducing and eliminating any health hazard to its workers. However, an extended time period would be necessary for asbestos textile pro ducers to develop new and more effective engineering technologies toward reducing dust levels. ARE THE LOW EXPOSURE LIMITS REALLY NECESSARY? MS 006768 This Institute believes there is medical, scientific evidence which tends to support the position that the "2 fibers/cc" exposure level does present a safe level. We urge that the evidence be fully studied before reaching a final determination to reduce the exposure level to 0.5 fiber/cc. PRODUCED more MT-006173 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD ATI-139 Page 6 4/6/76 ECONOMIC IMPACT One might suggest that workers could be kept from getting any exposure to asbestos fibers if all..work areas at asbestos textile operations were completely enclosed, if the most effective dust control methods and exhaust systems were utilized, and if the usual rules of good housekeeping were followed. It might also be suggested that all U.S. asbestos textile producers convert to the "wet process" of manufacture, thereby reducing exposure levels. Our answer to both suggestions would be in the form of the ensuing question: Could we, particularly in the face of low-cost foreign competition, afford to follow either of these procedures in its entirety? We say we could not in the short term. A comprehensive study would have to be made toward establishing a realistic long-term time frame -- taking into account both technological and economic capabilities. Converting to the "wet process" would entail a complete renova tion at all places of operation. All existing yarn-forming equipment would have to be scrapped and all new equipment installed. But the expense would not end there. Since conventional asbestos textile products would no longer be available, many customers and fabrica tors would have to develop new techniques to accommodate the physical and chemical differences of products made from wet-formed yarn. more MS 006769 PRODUCED M - 83 MT-006174 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC., TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD B Fag 7 4/6/76 We cannot stress enough the financial impact that would be felt in simply trying to comply with the 0.5 fiber/cc and the 5fibers/cc ceiling concentration limits. Added to this would be the expenses that would be incurred to meet several of the other pro posed revisions. For instance, it would cost some of the larger asbestos textile manufacturers close to $200,000 just to meet the proposed regulation that would require the installation of shower facilities. Coupled with this would be maintenance costs plus the continuing wage cost per employee for the non-production time that, in order to comply with the standard, would have to be allowed each worker to take the required shower. Endeavoring to meet the proposed limitations could spell finan cial disaster for many of the smaller asbestos textile manufacturers and fabricators. Looking at this picture, in toto, one can easily foresee, for the industry and for the communities in which it has operations, a negative economic impact and a large increase in unemployment. At the national level, a product price increase sufficient to absorb expenses to meet the proposed regulations would not permit the asbestos textile industry in the United States to compete in the international market. The volume of asbestos textile products imported into this Country would continue to increase simply be cause the foreign-made products would be far less expensive than more.............. MS 006770 PRODUCED JM -83 MT-006175 COMMENTS OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC., TO OSHA'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE ASBESTOS STANDARD ATI-139 s 4/6/76 the same U.S.-made products. Asbestos textile imports in 1972 were 5% of reported domestic usage. In 1975 they are estimated at 35%. We point out the danger that the United States may become totally dependent on other countries to meet its domestic asbestos textile requirements. SUBSTITUTES FOR ASBESTOS TEXTILES' There are other high-temperature textiles available but to date none of them have proven to be a totally suitable substitute for asbestos-containing textiles. For example: Glass fiber textiles do not have good insulating properties. Safety clothing made of high temperature synthetics offer good heat resistance but cannot with stand temperatures as high as that made from asbestos-containing textiles. Since asbestos textiles are the only currently-available materials suited for certain applications, this Nation cannot afford to become dependent upon imports as its sole source of supply. HOW ASBESTOS FIBERS BECOME AIRBORNE Attached is a complete definition of the manner in which asbes tos fibers become airborne at each step in the various processes of asbestos'textile manufacture. The data indicate the specific pro blems of the asbestos textile manufacturer in meeting existing, forthcoming and proposed levels of exposure to airborne asbestos fiber. MS 006771 Respectfully submitted, ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. PRODUCED JNl -83 A. Ku . ' the Board of Governors & President MT-006176 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. MINUTES -- GENERAL MEETING June 4, 1976 MS 006772 MT-006177 ATI-139 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. 1975 SPRING MEETING June 4, 1S7S Stouffer* 3 National Center Inn, Arlincrton, Virginia LIST OP DELEGATES AMATEX CORPORATION 77. Maaskant J. L. Rainey M. J. Scanlan H. E. Walter GASLOCK INC. S. G. Dixit A. Kuzmuk R. 3. Piliaer (Garlock of Canada Ltd.) RAYBESTOS-I^NHATTAN, C. D. Colson P. G. Dolan J. 77. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy 77. Krucka R. 0. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft INC. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPART E. C. Bratt . D. E. Childers J. W. Echerd CANADIAN JOHNS-tjANTTLLE C0o LTD. H. M. Hay D, H. Mar?cusscn, Esq. (J-tP A. R. Morrill CASSIAS ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. R. A. Kuntze (CRF) LAKE ASBESTOS OP QUEBEC LTD. E. A. Farrell R. J. truth. Esq. (Asarco) C. E. Stiefken (Asarco) NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD, S. Sliima MS 006773 T3A INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSCCIATION/NA R. H. Mareness, Exec. Director ' ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE ASBESTOS TEXTIL, S.A. D. 3. Barois 3ELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. v7. H. Smith 77. B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., ATI Legal Counsel (Cadwalader, Nickersham & Taft) D. M. Fagan, ATI Exec. Secretary Total attendance during the two-day 1575 Spring General Meeting was 31 people: 20 members, 1 guest, 1 legal counsel and 1 secretary? representative of 11 member companies, AIA/NA and ATI. produced JM - S3 MT-006178 more Page 2 - ATI Inc. 1975 Spring Meeting - 5/4/75 ATI-139 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The 1976 Spring General Meeting of Asbestos Tortile Institute, Inc., was called to order by President Alex. Kuzm.uk at 1:15 p.m., June 4, 1S7S, at Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. 2. OFFICIAL WELCOME: The President welcomed all members to the meeting and asked each to rise and give his name and company affiliation. The attendees are listed on the first page of these Minutes. - 3. DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: A moment of silence was held in memory of Lawrence E. Moody, who passed away March 3, 1975, as a result of a heart attack. Larry was well liked and respected in the ATI and throughout the asbestos textile industry in the United States. He had served the Institute with complete dedication for many years, had chaired several committees and was Vice President in 1359 and 1970 and President in 1971 and 1372. At the time ox his death, he was Chairman of the Environmental Committee and had just completed a comprehensive study of the problems of dust generation at asbestos textile manufacturing plants. He was Engineering Manager for Southern Asbestos Company. 4. EMPLOYMENT CHANGE: President Kuzmuk announced that Edward A. Morris, formerly with Uniroyal, Inc., had joined Amatex Corporation as Salas Manager, Southern District, responsible for the sales of Amatex1 complete line of asbestos and fiber glass textile products in the entire South and part of the Southwest. _5. ILLNESS: The President advised that Paul E. Leclerc, Sales Director for Asbestos Corporation Ltd., was recovering from a knee operation, following an injury caused by a fall. 6. READING OF MINUTES: Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by Sudhakar G. Dixit, seconded by Charles A. Stiefken, and unanimously carried, to dispense with the reading thereof. 7_. FINANCIAL REPORT: A report on the financial status of the Corporation as of April 30, 1975, *//ns presented by Treasurer Michael J. Scanlan. Cn September 1, 1975, (the start of the current Fiscal Year), the cash balance on hand was $3,599.21. Added to this balance were receipts of $13,243.70 and disbursements of $10,695.05, leaving a cash balance at the end of April of $11,152.35. It was moved by Ernest C. Bratt, seconded by Milton Q. Scowcroft, and so approved, to accept the Report as presented. The two-page Report of Funds, which will be filed for audit, is appended to these Minutes as Attachment I. WIT-006179 PRODUCED JM more. MS 006774 Page 3 - ATI Inc. 1975 Spring Meeting - 6/4/75 ATI-139 Q. ASBESTOS INFORI-'JATICL" ASSCCIATICM/NORTH AMERICA: A description of the activities of AIA/NA was given by Robert H. Mereness, Erecutive Director of that organization. Mr. Mareness discussed the future of AIA/NA and several of its new or esqpanded projects. A Legal Advisory Committee is in the process of being formed, with Guy G. Gabrielson, Jr., as Chairman and Wendell B. Alcorn, Jr., Esq., retained as Legal Counsel to gather medical literature and information on legal precedents being set in litigations pertinent to the asbestos industry. Ultimately, AIA/NA hopes to be in position to offer the information for the use by the management of member companies. Mr. Mereness discussed the new, improved format of the 3rd Industry-Government Conference which will be held September 8-9, 1976, in Washington, D.C. (Proceedings of the 2nd Conference are available from AIA/NA t - cost.) He also addressed the OSHA proposal to revise the Asbestos Standard, stating that copies of a summation of its "Industry Response" to the proposal are available, on request* The summary includes a condensing of data from the "Weston Industry Study," recommendations made by the Industry and Dr* Weil's medical report. The international importance of the outcome of these and continuing, related efforts by the U.S. asbestos industry was stressed. The members of ATI were reminded of several booklets available from AIA/NA concerned with precautions which must be taken at the work site toward the health and safety of employees. It was empha sized that the literature should be distributed throughout all factories and plants to ensure that all workers are leapt informed. Finally, a brief synopsis of various on-going government studies was given, with specific mention of the $4.5-million asbestos feeding study which was to have begun last year with the use of hamsters and rats to determine what happens to asbestos fiber and to the animals, on ingestion. To date not one animal has been fed the mineral -- and our tares are funding this projecti 9_. FIBER PRODUCERS' REPORT: The Fiber Producers' Report was pre sented by Edward A. Farrell, Sales Manager for Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. QAMA's inventory of Grades 3-7 remain at an all-time low and demand continues strong for Groups 4-7 and firm for spinning grades. Mr. Farrell briefly defined several exploration and/or development projects. See Attachment II for the Report in its entirety. 10. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: Technical Committee Member John W. Hawkins reported on Work done by the group since the last meeting. He reviewed the status of several ASTM Specifications and Military Standards. Concerning the previous appeal for additional membership participation, Alton R. Morrill of Canadian ^^^-Manville Co. Ltd. -83 MS 006775 more. MT-006180 Pago 4 - ATI Inc. 1S76 Spring Meeting - 3/4/75 ATI-139 was welcomed as a new member. Mr. Hawkins also announced that Hr. Dixit, of Garlock Inc., will serve on the Committee for an interim period. ' The Committee will next convene during the October meeting of the ASH! D-13 Main Committee. See Attachment III for the complete Report. " IT. FIBER RESEARCH TESTING SUBCOMMITTEE: Chairman Richard A. Kuntze presented a Report on the current endeavors of the Fiber Research Testing Subcommittee. He discussed the progress of the dust count round robin; an Australian statistical method of evaluating dust cotints; the start of a Committee study of available dust count monitoring methods; the activities of ASH! Committee D20.02 and of ISC TC/77; and apparent problems associated with the Suter-Webb comb. See Attachment 17 for the complete Report. 12. ENUIRCNt'IENTAL COMMITTEE: Temporary Chairman Dewey E. Childers presented the Environmental Committee Report, stating the group had viewed the film produced by Johns-Manville titled "working with Asbestos." The Committee had discussed at some length various problems involved with airborne asbestos fiber and dust counts. See Attachment V for the complete Committee Report. 13. SHCUP LITIGATION: Dennis H. Markusson. Esq., reported on the status of the Shoup case, stating that the Corporation has been released from the lav/suit via a voluntary dismissal. 14. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: President Kuzmuk announced that the Nominating Committee, chaired by Mr. Bratt, had met and will be prepared to present a new slate of Officers and Chairmen at the 1973 Annual Meeting in October. 15. BROADENING MEMBERSHIP BASE: President Kuzmuk referred to the questionnaire that was sent to all member companies to obtain a . concensus as to ATI broadening its membership base. All but one company has responded and it appears that as of Fiscal Year 1976 77, the following ten member companies will be represented on the Board of Governors: Amatex Corporation, Asahi Asbestos Co. Ltd., Asberit S.A., Asbestos Textil S.A., Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd., Carlock of Canada Ltd., Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd., Raybestos-- Manhattan, Inc., Southern Asbestos Company and TBA Industrial Products Ltd. Additionally, the following companies will continue as Associate Members: Asbestos Corporation Ltd., Atlas Textile Company, Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd., Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. and Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. PRODUCED M - 83 MS 006776 more................. - MT-006181 Page 5 - ATI Inc. 1975 Spring Meeting - 6/4/75 ATI-139 IS. NECT MEETING: Members were reminded by the President that the 197S Annual Meeting of the Corporation will be held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club/ Savannah, Georgia, October S-3. ... The . sites of the February and June 1977 meetings may be changed from Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia. The membership will be so advised at the next meeting. 17. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be brought before the membership, it was moved by Mr. Farrell and seconded by Mr. Dixit that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried and the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary MS 006777 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-006182 ATI-139 Presented by Edward A. Farrell, Sales Manager, Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd., at the 1976 Spring General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia, on June 4, 1976. The QAMA inventory of grades 3 through 7 continues to be at an all-time low. Demand continues to be very strong in groups 4, 5, S and 7 and firm in spinning grades. In view of the real economic recovery in the U.S.A. and improvement in Europe, it is expected the demand will continue this year and probably well into 1977. The demand for asbestos resulted in the opening of two mines and stimulated exploration and development activities. United Asbestos started up its 100,000--short--ton--per-year mill near Tim mins, Ontario, in September 1975. Also, the old Pacific Asbestos Mine near Copperopolis, California, is now in operation again as Calaveras Asbestos Ltd. at a rate of about 50,000 short tons per year. 'foodsreef in Australia is now in full operation. Mines and mills are under construction in Colombia and Mexico and JohnsManville has announced the development of a property in the Sudan. The Russians and Chinese are also increasing production of asbestos fiber. Full development of these mines may show otherwise, but at present none of the western hemisphere mines will be major spinning fiber produe MS 006778 JM - 83 Attachment II MT-006183 ATI-139 techltical cgi-mittse repcrt ASBESTOS TECTHE INSTITUTE, INC. June 3 and 4, 1975 Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: -------- -- Annts:: Corporation -- "7. Maaskant (Chr irman) Acbestos Ts:rtil 3.A. -- D. Barois Canadian Johns-Manvillc Co. Ltd. -- A. A. Morrill Qirlock Inc. -- S. G. Dixit Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- J. v7. Hawkins Southern Acbestos Company -- D. E. Childers, J. v7. Echerd 1. MEMBERSHIP: Me are glad to see Mr. Alton R. Morrill o 1 Canadian Johns- Manville Co. Ltd. join the Technical Committee., Hopefully he will join the ASTII D13.14 Sub committeo as v/ell. Garlock Inc. will have for the time being Mr. Sudhakar G. Dixit as a member of the Committee. He will participate as much as possible in the ASTM Subcommittee of which ie is a member. 2. ASTM MATTER a) AS Hi D-3X5 Acbestos Tape, Moven -ancl- ASTM D-L571 Asbestos Cloth, Woven -- Committee Letters of Ballot on Precision and Accuracy are to bo sent out for vote. b) ASTM D-62S Asbestos Tubular Sleeving -- Approved for inclusion in the 1976 Book of ACTM Standards. c) ASTM D-1118 Magnetic Rating -- Editorial changes wore approved by Letter of Ballot through Subcommittee DIB-14. The status of this Standard is that it is cut for vote in the Main Committee. d) ASTM D-1913 Asbestos Content -and- ASTM D-2100 Asbestos Tex tiles for Electrical Insulating -- Neither of these Standards reached the Main Committee. Mr. Paul 0. Nicodemus, Chairman of Subcommittee D13.14, will issue the appropriate forms to ASTM Headquarters to have the Standards reapproved and included in the 1975 Book of A.3TM Standards. e) ASTM 299 Yam -- As reported in the lact Minutes, this Stand ard needs seme revision. Although the Standard is valid until PRODUCE JM -83 Attachment Ill/page 1 of 2 MS 006779 MT-006184 Page 2 - ATI Technical Committee Report - 5/3-4/76 ATI-139 1979/ it was decided to review it as soon as possible. This natter will be discussed at the ne:rt meeting, preferably in October at the ASTO meeting in New York City. f) Since there were no urgent ASTM matters, it was decided to not have an interim meeting and all the AS TO members also participating in the ATI Technical Committee were urged to ' attend instead the October 18-21, 1576, ASTO meeting in New York City. meeting. Mr. Nicodemus will chair the ASTO Subcommittee 3. MILITARY STANDARDS: ' Seme Military Standards were discussed, in particular ME-T-4117 and its superseding Specification EH-T-1732. Although the Committee is of the opinion the Standards are not perfect, no action will be taken at this time. The same applies to MIL-I-1534SC as Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., and Southern Asbestos Company are exchanging technical data to determine if this Specification should be changed. 4. NEXT MEETINGS: a) The next meeting of the ATI is scheduled October 6-8, 1976, at the Savannah Inn Country Club, Savannah, Georgia. b) The next ASTO meeting will be the Main Committee Meeting of D-13 on Textiles -- during the period of October 18-21, 1975, at the Belmont So tel, 42nd and Lexington Avenues, New York City. All ASTM members of D13.14 are requested to attend. Respectfully submitted, tfa. Maaskant, Acting Chairman ' MS 006780 PRODUCED JM - 83 Attachment Ill/oage 2 of 2 MT-006185 ATI-139 FIBER RESEARCH 5 TESTERS SU3GCi#aITTB3 IMPORT ASBESTOS TSiCTILE INSTITUTE, ETC. June 4, 197S Stouffer's Rational Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia IN ATTENDANCE: Cassiar Asbestos Corporation. Ltd. -- E. A. ITuntze (Chairman) Boll Asbestos Mines Ltd. -- 77. E. Smith La2-:e .Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- C. E. Stiefkan (Asarco) Southern Asbestos Company -- D. E. Childers 1. The progress of the dust count round robin, instituted at the last meeting, was discussed in detail. However, it was decided , that insufficient data are available at this time to make a re port .to the general membership. .2 An Australian statistical method of evaluating dust counts was discussed, but no action was taken, Copies of the method are available on request. 3. It was decided to begin a survey of other dust count monitoring or counting instruments and methods available or in use else where. A preliminary report is expected at the ne::t -meeting. 4. The activities of ASTM D30.03 were reviewed. The last meeting of this group was held in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, early in May 1976. Cf interest to ATI is the discussion of a round robin test program set in motion to compare the TSH Classifier with the Bauer-McNett Classifier. If appropriate, the results of the round robin will bo reviewed at the nc::t meeting cf the ATI Fiber Research Tasting group. 5. Similarly, the activities of ISO TC/77 were mentioned. TC/77 has changed its scope and now deals with test methods for asbestos fibers that are used in asbestos-cement and/or other products that fall under the jurisdiction of the Committee. 6. The apparent problems associated with the Suter-v7ebb comb were discussed. Concern was eirpressed that fewer and fewer companies are using this test method because of lack of trained operators. If this trend continues, the Bauer-McNett would become the only method for length determination of fertile grade asbestos fiber. MS 006781 Respectfully submitted. A. Ivuntze, Chairman PRODUCED JM - S3 Attachment IV MT-006186 gwmc^ianTAL committee ATI-139 ASBESTOS TUCTILS INSTITUTE, INC* June 4, 1S7S Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington, Virginia IN ' 'ATTENDANCE : Amatax Corporation -- J. L. Rainey, H. H. Walter Asbestos Textil S.A. -- D. 3. Barois Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. -- H. II Hay Garlock Inc. -- S. G. Dixit, A. Kuznuk, D. 3. Pilmer (Garlod: of Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- E. A. Farrell Canada Ltd.) Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. -- S. Shina itiybestcs-Mnnhattan, Inc. -- C. A. Kennedy, P7. Krucke, II. Q. Sccvcroft Southern Asbestos Co. -- E. C. Brett, D. :'7. Childers (Chairman) TBA Industrial Products Ltd. -- H. J. Corson 1 First on the agenda was a sound, color, motion-picture film on loan to the Committee by Johns-Manville Corporation entitled "forking v7ith Asbestos." The film was received with enthusiasm. 2. The procedure for requesting an extortion cf -the abatement period on prevention of airborne asbestos fiber was discussed. It was concluded that the procedure would be the same as it has been^ for the past year. * 3.. Via a system designed by TEA for stripping cards, one member company was able to reduce the fiber count to below 5 fibers per cubic centimeter. The system can be built from prints which are available, via purchase, from TBA. 4. Another plant employs a "dry" operation that results in a fiber count under 2 f/cc. The facility bases its success on having .started the plant with all new equipment. 5. An electronic apparatus is now being tested in at least two plants in an attempt to reduce the fiber count. Both companies will keep the Committee informed of their progress. The equip ment is said to give a positive charge to -the particles in the air, after which the charged particles are ejected to drop to the floor. Respectfully submitted. D. E. Childers, Acting Chairman PROD0O J$ - S3 Attachment V MS 006782 MT-006187