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DISTRIBUTION: V. M. Bakeman 0. M. Favorito J. S. Hami1 ton c. W. Loren tzen L. c. McQuade K. Y. Millian R. C. Niles R. W. SamueIs J. F. Welch Review of Grace's action program on the legislative, regulatory and public awareness environment surrounding the issue of asbestoscontaining materials in buildings. AGENDA Friday, February 7, 1986 8:30 - 9:00 Historical overview and outline of current legislative and regulatory initiatives. Implications of the Greenville decision. 9:00 - 10:30 Regulatory, legislative and public education activities undertaken by Grace either alone or in concert with others (i.e., Safe Buildings Alliance). 10:30 - 12:15 Discussion of additional activities that Grace might undertake. R. J. Bettacchi FOR 15136566 $ >4 I5l3b^7 F lo rio B ill Rep. 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These regulations prohibited the spraying of friable materials containing more than 17. asbestos for insulating or fireproofing. EPA expanded regulations under the Clean Air Act to prohibit all spray-on applications of materials containing more than 17. asbestos (with limited exceptions) and banned installation of molded wet-appLied insuLation if it was friable after drying. EPA implemented a Technical Assistance Program (TAP) under the authority of the 1976 Toxic Substance Control Act to educate officials about the potential hazards of asbestos in schools and to encourage inspection and control activities. EPA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published "Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" which announced in generals terms EPA's intentions to consider rules for all uses of asbestos. EPA published "Asbestos-Containing Materials in School Buildings" which raised the concern of possible health effects to children caused by asbestos-containing materials in schools. EPA issued final regulations under the Toxic Substance Control Act requiring public and private elementary and secondary schools to inspect for asbestos. EPA issued the booklet "Guidance for Controlling Friable AsbestosContaining Materials in Buildings" which provided school officials with methods to abate asbestos. Congress passed the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act which extended the asbestos-in-schooIs program and transferred administra tion of it from the Department of Education to EPA. In addition, EPA was authorized to provide technical assistance to schools and to establish training centers for contractors, engineers and others on asbestos assessment and evaluation. EPA published "Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings" which presented a more balanced, less pro-abatement approach to the issues of asbestos-containing materials in buildings. EPA proposes an immediate ban on four categories of asbestoscontaining products: roofing materials, flooring materials textiles, and asbestos-cement pipe products. Other uses of asbestos such as brake linings and plastics would be phased out over ten years. JSH 2/5/86 i 13 65 6 9 Federal Legislation 1980 President Carter signed the Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act which provided the Department of Education the authority to make grants to schools for asbestos detection and loans for asbestos control. In January 1981, the Department of Education issued regulations containing testing procedures and evaluation standards for recipients of these grants and loans based on EPA guidance. However, Congress did not appropriate the funds. 1984 Congress passed the School Hazard Abatement Act (Abnor/Huddleston) authorizing Federal expenditures for school abatement projects and transferring enforcement authority to EPA. 1986 Florio House Bill (proposed). Generally pro-abatement attempt to set Federal standards for the treatment of asbestos-containing materials in buildings. Lacks air-monitoring standards. 1986 Danforth Senate Bill (Product Liability). One of a number of product liability and tort reform bills. Danforth restricts punitive awards, defines government contract exclusions of liability, and creates an automated claims facility. JSH 2/5/86 15136570 S cate Legislation 19 79 Florida begins drafting asbestos legislation. 1984 New Jersey Governor's Commission, concerned about widespread, poorly-done removal projects,, sets standards for air monitoring and requires contractor certification. Maryland legislates requirement for contractor certification. 1985 By December 1984, fifteen states have taken legislative action. California adopts a .01 fibers/cc action level for state funding of school abatement projects after extensive SBA involvement. Illinois amends a previous "abatement-only" bill after SBA invoIvement. SBA included on draft legislation committee in Louisiana. SBA also involved in draft legislation with the following states: Connec ticu t New Hampshire Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin 1986 By December 1985, twenty-five states have taken legislative ac tion. State legislative efforts concerning asbestos expected to accelerate. JSH 2/5/86 15 136571 OSHA Regulatory History: 1971 ure s tandard o f 12 f nee required for wor fib ers/cc; monitorin requirements; housekeeping and waste disposal requirements; protective clothing, respirator, and change room requirements in areas where engineering and work practice controls are not sufficient to lower asbestos to permissible levels; sign requirements for regulated areas. 1972 OSHA revises its asbestos standard lowering the exposure limits to 5 fibers/cc (TWA) and expands the coverage to include ship repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, and longshore workers. 1976 OSHA again revises its standard to 2 fibers/cc (TWA) (present limits). 1985 OSHA circulates a proposed "final" notice again lowering the standard to 0 2 fibers/cc (TWA). JSH 2/5/86 15136572 CPSC Regulatory Hiscory: 1972 CPSC bans general-use garments containing asbestos which essentially eliminated that type of exposure. 1977 CPSC bans patching compounds and gas log emberizing materials containing respirable free asbestos. (Manufacturers of hand-held hair dryers voluntarily ceased to use asbestos liners.) JSH 2/5/86 15136573 Othe r 1982 1984 1984 1985 1985 Johns-Manvi1le declares bankruptcy. Royal Ontario Commission Report. Safe Buildings Alliance (SBA) formed. Wellington Agreement signed. Doll/Peto Report published. JSH 2/5/86 15136574 Property Damage Litigation 1981 1982 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1985 1986 1986 Attorney General's Report on recovery against manufacturers. First property damage Lawsuit against Grace. National Class Action Complaint. Greenville County v. U.S. Gypsum, National Gypsum and W. R. Grace: U.S. Gypsum settles out of court for $27,000. SEIU Petition. SEIU Lawsuit filed. Spartanburg County School District #7 v. National Gypsum and U.S. Gypsum: Verdict in favor of defendants. Anderson County, TN, v. National Gypsum and U.S. Gypsum: Verdict in favor of defendants. W. R. Grace settles Pennsylvania school action for $10,500. City of Greenville and Greenville Water System v. W. R. Grace & Co $8.4 million award to plaintiffs. Grace to appeal. JSH 2/5/86 I. EPA: The Federal EPA has cons is tentLy taken a pro abatement stance. While refusing to issue air monitoring standards or to mandate immediate removal except prior to demolition of a building, EPA has required schools to inspect for asbestos-containing materials and to notify parents and workers of the results. 2. Attorneys Plaintiff's Bar is clearly involved in removal activities. 3. State and Local Asbestos Regulations: The administrative burden of many state and local regulations (i.e., N. Y. City and State of Maryland) make these regulations strongly proabatemenc. 1*- SEIU: The Service Employees International Union is currently suing the EPA in an attempt to force strong pro-abatement asbestos exposure rules. 5. Teachers: Publicity has created concern among teachers and other school employees about non-occupational exposure to asbestos-containing materials in buildings. 6. Parents: Publicity and the long latency period for asbestos-related diseases have caused parents to be concerned about their children's health. 7. Removal Contractors: While stymied by the lack of availability of liability insurance, removal contractors see themselves in a growth industry with generous margins. 8. Consultants: Consultants also share an economic interest in removal projects. 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