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ATI-135 \ N1 JJ I f MS 006066 MT-005471 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MINUTES 1972 & 1973 MS 006067 MT-00S472 produced ATI-135 MS 006068 MT-005473 ______ s ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE I1ISTITUTE ' Board of Governor's meeting, February 2, 1972,The Mils Hyatt H'se Agenda; Charleston,SC. Call to order - 4:00 P.H. - L.E. Moody, Chairman Minutes of the last meeting - Secretary Financial Report - Alex. Kuzmuk, Treasurer (a) Institute funds moved to Pompton Lakes banks as authorized. (b) Cost of Legal Services in 1971 (c) Proposal to reduce cost of Legal Services ATI Budget for 1972 - L.E. Moody (a) Source of funds to meet budget (b) Amount of Special Assessment (if voted) ' Membership dues for 1973 - L.E. Moody . (a) Is an increase necessary? (Present rates in effect in 1964) (b) If so, how much? Across-the-board, or selective? 1972 Dues are listed below. They are 25$ higher than 1971 dues because of the special 20$ discount applicable to that year. Class "A" members - 5 @ $ 1000.00/yr............... $ 5000.00 (51.28$) Class "B" members - 2 @ 500.00/yr ....... 1000.00 (10.25$) Class "C" members - 4 500.00/yr ...... 2000.00 (20.50$) Class "D" members - 7 250.00/yr 1750.00 (17.97$) Total $ 9750.00(100.00$) Appointment of new chairmen: (a) Fiber Testing Committee (b) Environmental Health Committee . ' Resignation of Mr. N.D, Brown from Board of Governors Approval of Mr%M.S. Lindstrom as J/li representative on Board of Gov's Other business Discussion period with committee chairman: 4:30 PH - E.A. norris. Asbestos Advisory Committee 4:45 PM - K.A. Roberts, Air Hygiene L Mfg. Committee 5:00 PH - J.V/. Echerd, Technical Committee ' 5:15 PM - Fiber Testing Committee, H.E.Sunbury (Acting Chm.) 5:30 PM - Environmental Health Committee, C.L. Sheckler, Chairman Approval - Dates and Locations for future meetings: June 7-8, 1972 - Key Bridge Harriott Hotel, Uashington,DC (Firm) September 18-20, 1972 - Seaview Country Club, Absecon,NJ (Firm) January 31 - Feb.1,1973 (or Feb.7-8,1973) - Open June 6-7, 1973 - Open October 3-5, 1973 - Open MS 006069 Meeting recesses to 7:30 A.M., Feb.3rd (Breakfast meeting) Adjournment WIT-005474 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE 's-/' Minutes BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING, February 2-3, 1972 The Mills Hyatt House, Charleston, S. C. T~ attendance: i . Mr. L. E. Moody, Chairman, H. K. Porter Company, Inc. Mr. M. Q. Scowcroft, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. f Mr. Alex. Kuzmuk, Garlock Inc. Mr. J. W. Christenbury, American Asbestos Textile Corp. Mr. N. D. Brown, Johns-Manville Corporation Mr. E. A. Morris, Uniroyal, Inc. . Mr. J. K. Whittaker, Nicolet Industries, Inc. Mr. W. B. Alcorn, Attorney, Cadwalader, Wickersmam & Taft Mr. H. E. Sunbury, Secretary, ATI ***** Minutes ***** February 2, 1972 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moody at 4:00 p.m. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by J. W. Christenbury, seconded by E. A. Morris, it was voted to omit reading of same. 3. The Financial Report as of January i0, 1972 was presented by Mr. Alex. Kuzmuk, Treasurer. Mr. Whittaker moved the report be approved. Mr. Scowcroft seconded his motion, and it was so voted unanimously. The report is attached to these minutes. Mr. Kuzmuk stated that the Institute's funds had been transferred to banks in Pompton Lakes, N. J. convenient to the ATI office. The Reserve Fund is now in The Columbia Savings & Loan Association, and the General Fund (checking account) is in the National Union Bank. Both of these banks have offices in Pompton Lakes, N. J. 4. Cost of Legal Services:- Chairman Moody reviewed the cost of Legal Services for the year 1971, which amounted to $5316.32, pointing out that this was about 54% of our yearly income from members' dues based on present rates. Because of the special discount of 20% applicable to 1971 dues the percentage figure (of 54%) was much higher in that year. . 5. Mr. Moody, commenting that continuance of such a high cost for Legal Services could not be justified, complimented Treasurer Kuzmuk for initiating action to effect a reduced cost. Since the last meeting two competitive bids for furnishing legal services at ATI meetings have been obtained, and full particulars on same have been circulated to Board members prior to this meeting. Both bids are the same - namely - $200.00 per day, plus travel expenses. Time spent apart from meeting days, if any, would be billed on an s_</ourly basis. It was estimated that a potential saving of about $3400.00 per year, as compared with the Cadwalader total of $5316.32 for the year 1971, was possible. MS 006070 MT-005475 - ATI-135 Board of Governors Meeting - cont. Page 2 In the discussion that followed, Mr. Brown said that years ahead would appear to be s^ery critical for our Industry, and that he, personally, felt that ATI should retain Cadwalader, Wickershaa & Taft; however, he would go along with majority decision. In respect to an increase in yearly dues for members, Messrs. Kuzmuk, Scowcroft, and Brown said their respective companies would agree to an increase; Mr. Christenbury said he had prepared his company to expect one. Mr. Morris said he felt it was not a pro*p^tious time to increase dues, and that we should try to avoid it by reducing costs to .c greatest extent possible. Mr. Scowcroft said that candidates for furnishing Legal Services should be interviewed before deciding if ATI wanted to terminate present legal counsel. Chairman Moody agreed that interviews had to be made promptly and a decision reached well in advance of the end of March 1972 so that present counsel could be given advance notice of our decision. Mr. Kuzmuk moved that President Moody appoint a screening committee to interview can didates for Legal Counsel. Mr. Morris seconded this motion, and approval was unanimous. Mr. Moody thereupon appointed Messrs. Scowcroft, Christenbury, and Whittaker, with Mr. Scowcroft to act as Chairman. The Secretary will notify the two candidates of this action and advise them that Mr. Scowcroft will arrange directly with them the time and place. 6. Chairman Moody discussed the estimated expenses for the calendar year 1972 of $14,321.03 as shown in detail on the attached sheet. Commented that the expected income from dues, interest and book sales would amount to $10,200.00, leaving a shortage of $4,121.03. Suggested that our present reserve fund of $9,040.68 be reduced to make up the shortage, ' in order to avoid the need for a special assessment (on Regular Members) during the year 1972. . Proposed that member's dues for the year 1973 be increased by 50% over the level that had been in effect since 1964, in recognition of the many increases in costs in the last eight years. Specifically:- Class "A" members would pay $1500.00/yr. (instead of $1000.00) Class "B" members would pay $ 750.00/yr. (instead of $ 500.00) Class "C" members would pay $ 750.00/yr. (instead of $ 500.00) Class "D" members would pay $ 375.00/yr. (instead of $ 250.00) The above rates to be effective beginning with the year 1973 and continuing thereafter unless modified by the Board of Governors. . Mr. Whittaker moved that the above schedule of dues be approved, effective for the } r 1973 and thereafter; Mr. Morris seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Mr. Moody said that we would proceed to determine legality of the proposed increases under terms of the Economic Stabilization Act, and, barring an unforeseen objection, give members ample advance notice. Regarding Budget for 1972, Mr. Moody felt that we should proceed with the estimate of $14,321.03 pending final decision as to reduction in cost of Legal Services for 1972. That if it developed a substantial reduction in costs could not be achieved, making a Special ^^.ssessment necessary for the year 1972, that same could be settled at the coming meeting in June; and the Secretary would send out advance information prior to that meeting. There was no objection voiced to this plan, and so the "Budget" for Calendar Year 1972 is considered to be $14,321.03. MS 006071 MT-005476 .*,4- . Board of Governors Meeting - cont. ATI-135 Page 3 7. New chairman for the Fiber Testing Committee:- Mr. Morris, as Chairman of the Nomin ating Committee, nominated Mr. C. E. Stiefken who has been a member of the ATI Fiber s^esting Committee for several years, representing Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd. Mr. E. A. Farrell of Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd., appeared before the Board and said that Mr. Stiefken was a mining engineer, was well qualified, and that Lake Asbestos would be honored by his appointment. On motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, it was voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Stiefken. 8,,New chairman for Environmental Health Committee:- Mr. Morris nominated Mr. L. F. L\.finger, an Industrial Hygienist employed by Dniroyal, Inc., to serve as Chairman of that committee to fill expected vacancy, assuming that the present chairman, C. L. Sheckler, resigns prior to the next General Meeting. Mr. Kuzmuk seconded the nomination, and it was approved by unanimous vote. 9. The Secretary reported that Mr. Norman D. Brown, representing Johns-Manville Corpora tion, had tendered his resignation from the Board due to the fact that he was no longer directly responsible for J/M's asbestos textiles. His replacement would be Mr. Malcom S. Lindstrom. Mr. Morris moved that Mr. Brown's resignation be accepted with deep regret, and that Mr. Lindstrom be approved as J/M's new representative. Mr. Christenbury seconded the motion and it was so voted unanimously. President Moody thanked Mr. Brown for his highly valued service to ATI as a member of the Board, and a member of the Asbestos Advisory Committee. The Secretary will advise Mr. Lindstrom of his appointment. 10. The Secretary reported that in a recent telephone conversation with Mr. C. L.Sheckler relative to his planned resignation from Johns-Manville Corporation on (or about) May 1st, . 1972, that Mr. Sheckler had remarked that "It would be nice if he could continue to serve ATI in an advisory capacity after his separation from J/M Corp." Mr. Morris moved that the Secretary contact Mr. Sheckler.to ascertain his idea of a "fee" for serving as a - consultant on Environmental Health and related matters as he has done for the past several years. Mr. Christenbury seconded this motion and it was so voted unanimously. 11. Discussion period with committee chairmen:- Mr. K. A. Roberts reviewed the agenda he had distributed for the meeting of his Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee. Mr. J. W. Echerd, Chairman of the Technical Committee, discussed the agenda for that committee. There was no report from the newly appointed chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee (Mr. C. E. Stiefken) or the Environmental Health Committee due to absence of its chairman, C. L. Sheckler. A report from Asbestos Advisory Committee was omitted due to lack of time, since most Board members serve on that committee. 12. Dates and Locations for future meetings:- Chairman Moody asked whether we should con sider a return to the former practice of having only three-day meetings, three times per j c, rather than two two-day meetings (February and June) and one three-day meeting in the fall. After discussion it was the consensus that we should continue the present arrange ment; namely, two two-day meetings and one three-day meeting. Approval was given for the dates and locations of future meetings as listed below: June 7-8, 1972 - Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Washington, D. C. (Firm) September 18-20-, 1972 - Seaview Country Club, Absecon, N. J. (Firm) February 7-8, 1973 - Open (Regency-Hyatt House in Atlanta, Ga. suggested) June 6-7, 1973 - Open (Boston suggested) October 3-5-, 1973 - Open (Cape Cod (Harwichport) or Sea Island, Ga. suggested) MS 006072 MT-005477 ATI-135 Board of Governors Meeting - cont. Page 4 13. 'Meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting on Feb. 3rd. Third Edition of "Manual of Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre" was discussed. Approval was given to the Secretary's recommendation that ATI again employ Mr. J. L. Tucker (as was the case with the 2nd Edition of the Manual) as Technical Assist ant to work directly with the chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee in handling details for the new edition. Mr. Tucker has agreed to accept this assignment on the basis of $2.00 per hour plus related expenses. For his editorial work and expenses in connection w>~ h the 2nd Edition (1966) Mr. Tucker was paid a total of $895.32; however, this may not be' indicative in respect to the 3rd Edition in which many changes and additions are presently contemplated. , A fortunate aspect of this arrangement is that Mr. Tucker's home is in North Plain field, N. J. only a few miles from Chairman Stiefken's office in South Plainfield, N. J. and fairly dost to Mr. Stiefken's home in Westfield, N. J. This means a minimum:'of expense, as well as time, for their working sessions. It will be recalled that Mr. Tucker is a retiree from J/M Corporation, and was a most efficient and capable chairman of the ATI Technical Committee in the years 1962 and 1963. He has always been a most loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the ATI! 15. Chairman Moody mentioned that Mr. Badollet, formerly with J/M, and more recently with Fairleigh Dickinson University as an instructor or professor, might possibly be of help in getting out the new edition of the Fibre Test Manual, if help is needed. 16. Discussion of Chairman Stiefken's request that two or three additional representatives of spinners be appointed to serve on the Fibre Testing Committee resulted in general agreement that action should be taken to grant his request. 17. The Secretary is to write Marcel Cossette, Chairman of the QAMA Technical Committee, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, Que., that all copy for new edition of Fibre Test Manual must be approved by the ATI Fiber Testing Committee. 18. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted. MS 006073 MT-005478 ATI-135 o E**! fc> ^ E-h E"h i ^* Co ^ E*-! < cZ u ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE P. 0. Box 239, Ponipton Lakes, N. 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Moody, President Introductions Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report - Alex. Kuzmuk, Treasurer Legal Counsel Report - Wendell B. Alcorn, Attorney Fibre Producer's Report - Paul E. Leclerc (-*) Announcements: (a) Malcolm S. Lindstrom new J/M representative on the Board of Governors due to resignation of Norman D. Brown. . (b) New chairman - Fiber Testing Committee Other business Committee Reports: Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - K.A. Roberts, Chairman Asbestos Advisory Committee - E.A. iiorris. Chairman Technical Committee - J.W. Echerd, Chairman Fiber Testing Committee - II.E. Sunbury, Acting Chairman Environmental Health Committee - C.L. Sheckler, Chairman Presentation of award to "Cliff" Sheckler - "For Outstanding Leadership in the Field of Environmental Health". Date and location of the next meeting: June 7 --8> 1972 - at the Key.Bridge Marriott Hotel, Washington,DC ( This is actually in Arlington,VA., convenient to airport) Adjournment - 1^:00 P.u. (Not later) (-*) Regional Sales Manager, ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED Ms 006076 NIT-005481 ;l^-r3j 71' -*1rf;'ii5' -;4 s\p0(*f ~ -. ; ': T* ' . . 4". ' < '', Minutes , GENERAL MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute FEB 3-1972Tt.. A S . "V ' 'A i . ", 5 fl ' /A ,.4-r':?- \ . " t'1*' ;-** ,, ^ , -A * vii'^' i\,- * ' jg/ Z* - " -* - \. * v \ : * .*c2\ i . , . .'<-- '* * , -4 ' "X .. > / -.vj' 'n , *\> -" , * f ^- *#. - 4X',."-i * *' -- *`*C^r'%r '.* /-` a *'">jv!3L )Ai<*^, "X- ' .`AA'l :. . *'., . in .*. -- ;f'-- < *' -.,. . < V,?i i > fVft'. '3l,\ `r k **_.r. !,- ,. ..." ;s:; w MT-005482 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MINUTES -- GENERAL MEETING February 3, 1972 - THE MILLS HYATT HOUSE, Charleston, South Carolina In attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORPORATION J. W. Christenbury Wm. Maaskant H. H. Walter GARLOCK, INC. Alex. Kuzmuk S. G. Dixit JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION N. D. Brown K. A. Roberts NICOLET INDUSTRIES, INC. J. K. Whittaker E. W. Russell ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED P. E. Leclerc G. F. A. Brink BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED C. H. Schoch Walter H. Smith LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC, LTD. E. A. Farrell C. E. Stiefken (ASARCO) TURNER BROS. ASBESTOS CO.,LTD. H. J. Corson H. K. PORTER COMPANY, INC. L. E. Moody E. C. Bratt D. E. Childers J. W. Echerd RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. M. Q. Scowcroft J. W. Hawkins, Dr. J. L. Goodman M. W. Oliver -. -. Puckhaber R. T. Matthews TURNER & NEWALL LIMITED B. Lincoln NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. Y. Sato CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT Wendell B. Alcorn, Atty. ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H. E. Sunbury, Exec. Secy. UNIROYAL, INC. E. A. Morris D. T. Austin, Jr. B. E. Carden R. C. Hunt S. J. Peele, Jr. -. -. Ellett ***** Minutes ***** 1. President Moody called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Those in attendance were asked to stand and give their name and company. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion of Mr. Kuzmuk seconded by K. A. Roberts, it was voted to omit reading of same. MS 006078 MT-005483 Minutes - ATI General Meeting - cont. . ATI-135 Page 2 3. Treasurer Kuzmuk presented the Financial Report. Mr. S. J. Peele, Jr., moved that it be accepted. Motion seconded by C. E. Stiefken, so voted unanimously. The report is attached to these minutes. 4. Legal Counsel Wendell B. Alcorn reviewed developments under the Williams-Steiger Occu pational Safety and Health Act since it became effective on April 28, 1971. The full text of his remarks is attached. 5. Mr. Paul E. Leclerc, Regional Sales Manager, ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED, in reporting for the FIBRE PRODUCERS stated:- "Due to a very heavy demand for asbestos in 1970 quite a number of orders remained unshipped at the end of that year and resulted in a backlog of orders that were carried into 1971. Shipments in the first three months of the year 1971 showed an increase of more than 8% over the corresponding period of 1970. As at June 30, 1971, total shipments by the Q.A.M.A. members in Eastern Canada, were up 11% over 1970. Then came the slow months of July, August, September and October. While November and December showed considerable improvement over the previous four months, total shipments for the year were down 2% as compared to 1970. The demand for Group 3 fibres was lower during the past year and shipments were down 13.5% for the 12 months. This brings us into 1972 with fairly good inventories of all grades including Group 3, with the exception of crudes which are in very short supply. To sum it up, insofar as the members of the ATI are concerned, all grades of Group 3 spinning fibres are available and our friends in British Columbia are in the same position with the possible exception of Grade AAA. It is hoped that the expected improvement in business conditions in this country (USA) will materialize and the asbestos producers earnestly hope that the textile industry will have a very good year in 19/2." President Moody expressed the appreciation of ATI members to Mr. Leclerc for his comprehensive report. 6. Announcements:- President Moody announced that the new chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee was Mr. C. E. Stiefken (ASARC0)* who has served on that committee for several years as a representative of Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd. The appointment is effective at once. In anticipation that Chairman Sheckler of the Environmental Health Committee will tender his resignation in the near future, Mr. L. F. Dieringer, Industrial Hygienist, Uniroyal, Inc., was appointed chairman of that committee effective with the next meeting, June 7-8y 1972. Mr. Norman D. Brown, who has represented Johns-Manville Corporation on the Board of Governors for approximately one and one-half years has resigned due to a ` change in his job responsibilities. Mr. Malcom S. Lindstrom was elected to the Board of Governors as J/M's new representative. * ASARC0 (American Smelting & Refining Company) parent company of Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Limited.) MS 006079 NIT-005484 ATI-135 Minutes - ATI General Meeting - cont Page 3 7. Committee Reports:- The Chairmen of the Committees listed below presented their reports, and a copy of each is attached to these minutes. Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - R. A. Roberts, Chairman Asbestos Advisory Committee - E. A. Morris, Chairman Technical Committee - J. W. Echerd, Chairman Fiber Testing Committee - C. E. Stiefken, Chairman 8. President Moody informed the members that a plaque had been prepared for presentation to Mr. C. L. Sheckler at this meeting but that Mr. Sheckler could not attend due to other commitments. Mr. Norman D. Brown accepted the award for Mr. Sheckler. The plaque reads:- Presented to CLIFFORD L. SHECKLER of Johns-Manville Corporation Chairman -A.T.I. Environmental Health Committee 1969 - 1971 For his outstanding leadership in the field of Environmental Health ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE February 3, 1972 9. President Moody announced that the next A.T.I. General Meeting would be held on June 7-8, 1972 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Washington, D. C. (This is actually in Arlington, Va., convenient to the National Airport.) The Fall Meeting will be held September 18-20, 1972 (Monday-Wednesday) at the Seaview Country Club, Absecon, N. J. (near Atlantic City, N. J.). 10. There being no further business to come before the meeting it was duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted, MS 00608Q MT-005485 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Report of Funds Janudfrr 10. 1972 Balance On Hand at last report (Sept;9. 1971) General Fund Reserve Fund Petty Cash Fund $ jrm.a. l769.46 91.50 Total On Hand at last report Receipts To Reserve Fund (Interest to 12/31/71) To General Fund (Book Sales) $ 271.22 98.47 Total received $13614.9.50 369.69 Total On Hand and Received Disbursements Legal Retainer ( 3 mos. ending 9/30/71 ) $ 750.00 Legal Expehses ( 3 mos. " 9/30/71 ) Secretary's salary ( (4. mos.) 9(4.8.00 F.I.C.A. Tax ( 6 mos.) 156.00 Secretary's travel expense (Oct. ATI mtg ) 215.00 Office rent ( 4 mos.) 300.00 A.T.I. Meeting expense ( Oct.6-8,1971 ) 1505.20 Printing & Office Supplies 110.52 Telephone ( Ipnos.) 193.32 Accountant (D.A. Caruso, one year ) 300.00 Dues - IHF and ASTM 50.00 Insurance - B.& L, Dust Counter (One year) 93.00 Stenographic 6.00 Petty Cash (Vouchers 551 - 579 inclusive) 118.05 $ 1(4.019.19 Total Disbursements (4-7(4-5.09 Balance On Hand as of January 10, 1972 $ 927(4.. 10 Funds (as of January 10,1972) General Fund Reserve Fund (Uith interest to 12/31/71) Petty Cash Fund $ 160.6L 90(4.0.60 (#) 72.58 Total Funds $ 9274.10 Assets (as of January 10,1972) Total Funds as listed above Accounts Receivable - 1972 Dues " " - Book Sales Postage On Hand Furniture & Equipment (Nominal Value) Liabilities Accounts payable Total Assets Net Worth $ 927(4-. 10 9750.00 il-7.96 11.U0 1.00 $ 1908(4.(4.6 1902.03 $""171^.(43 () $3000.00 transferred to General Fund on 10/1/71 (#) $1000.00 "" " " " 11/8/71 Respectfully submitted. H.E. Suribury, MS 006081 reasurer MT-005486 ATI-135 ASiESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE January 21, 1972 Cost of Legal Services - Year 1971 Summary of Invoices from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Quarter Ending Retainer Pee ($3QQ0.00/yr) iiarch 31,1971 $ 750.00 June. 30,1971 $ 750.00 Sept.30,1971 750.00 Charge for extra time $ 864.00 128.00 Travel Other Expense expense Total $ 110.98 $ 1.32 $ 1726.30 59.99 ------- -- ------ 937.99 750.00 Dec.31,1971 750.00 900.00 21+7.63 4*40 1902.03 Total $3000.00 $ 1892.00 $ 418.60 $5.72 $ 5316.32 Breakdown - Charge for extra time 1st quarter (Charlotte meeting) - 16 hours j $54*00/hr .... $ 864.00 2nd quarter (Cherry Hill meeting) - 21/3 hrs J $55.00/hr.. 128.00 3rd quarter (no meeting) 4th quarter (Savannah meeting) - 16 2/3 hrs Q $5400/hr ... 900.00 Total $.1892.00 Competitive Bids Ue have two competitive bids for furnishing Legal Services, both quotations are the same - namely - $200.00 per diem, plus travel expenses. On the basis of the 7 meeting days in 1971 this (assuming no extra time was required for travel) would total $1400.00 plus expenses. If travel expenses did not exceed $500.00 per year the total cost could be as little as ,>1900.00 per year - a potential saving of about $3400.00 as compared with the Cadvralader total of $5316.32 for the year 1971. WIT-005487 ATI-135 REMARKS OF COUNSEL Asbestos Textile Institute -- General Meeting -- February 3, 1972 The Mills-Hyatt House, Charleston, S. C. BACKGROUND The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. 655) was signed into law on December 29, 1970, and became effective April 28, 1971. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to administer the Act under the Department of Labor. The expressed purpose of the legislation is "to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources . ..." To implement this purpose, provision is made for the pro mulgation of mandatory occupational health and safety standards, as well as related research, information, education and training functions. Machinery is also provided to assist and encourage the states to develop satisfactory programs to promote occupational safety and health. The Secretary of Labor is authorized to set three types of standards: interim, permanent and emergency. Whenever the compliance division of OSHA concludes that an employer (defined as a person "engaged in a business affecting commerce who has employees . . . .") has violated a standard, a citation is issued and the employer is notified of any proposed penalty. If the employer objects to the citation or the proposed penalty, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Commission conducts a review and issues an order, which is subject to judicial review by a U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals. OSHA, in cooperation with the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, is proceeding to develop and carry out occupational safety and health research. HEW has responsibilities under the Act, and these are being met by the newly formed National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH is responsible for most occupational safety and health research, evaluation of hazards, toxicity determinations and manpower training and development. Also, it is undertaking special industry-wide studies of chronic or low-level exposure to hazardous substances as well as research into psychological, motivational and behavioral factors involved in occupational safety and health programs. INCREASED EMPHASIS ON HEALTH OSHA's increased concern with occupational health problems is prompted by the fact that about 60% of the complaints received by it have alleged health hazards. As part of its emphasis on health, OSHA issued an emergency standard limiting the exposure of employees to asbestos dust, effective December 7, 1971. The standard was adopted pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Act following studies by NIOSH and recommendations by the American Conference on Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). It has been determined by both KIOSH and ACGIH that the former asbestos standard constituted a grave danger to employees exposed to an 8-houi time weighted average concentration and, thus, an emergency standard was required. The old standard for exposure to asbestos dust was promulgated under the Walsh-Bealey Public Contracts Act on May 20, 1969. It called for no more than 12 fibers per milliliter greater than five microns in length or two million particles per cubic foot off air. OSHA termed this 12-fiber level of exposure "a grave danger to employees expensed to this 8-hour time weighted average concentration." Ms 006083 MT-005488 Remarks of Counsel - cont. ATI-135 Page 2 NIOSH agreed with ACGIH that the new standard would provide a substantial base for the protection of workers In contact with asbestos dust. It limits the 8-hour time weighted average airborne concentration of asbestos dust to which employees are exposed to no more than five fibers per milliliter greater than five microns in length. Con centrations above five fibers per milliliter, but not to exceed ten fibers, are permissible up to a total of 15 minutes per hour up to five hours in an 8-hour day. An emergency temporary asbestos standard of two fibers per milliliter had been re quested by the AFL-CIO in a letter to the Department of Labor. The union cited as evidence of the need for a revised standard a study conducted by Dr. Irvin J. Selikoff and the staff of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (in cooperation with the AFL-CIO and the Ad Hoc Committee on the Asbestos Hazard of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department). The five-fiber emergency standard was criticized by Lorin H. Kerr, M. D., chief of the Department of Occupational Health for the United Mine Workers of America. He stated that the standard "is appreciably higher than the non-hazardous level" called for in . recent medical publications. Dr. Raymond Murphy of the department of physiology at Harvard, who has studied the effects of asbestos dust exposure on industrial workers, agrees with the union physician. Dr.MUrphy concludes that even a level of two fibers per milliliter, or one-thousandth of a liter, may be hazardous to health. Dr. Murphy and his colleagues found that lung disease developed in workers who sanded asbestos floor tiles and were chronically exposed to about 1.3 fibers per milliliter. Also, in a letter to Assistant Labor Secretary George Guenther, Dr. Kerr advised that the UMW is "equally concerned that this emergency standard is restricted in its applicability to construction workers," to the exclusion of coal milers (who are covered by the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act). Recent studies indicate that some strip miners may be exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos dust. On January 11, 1972, OSHA announced that, pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Act, a rule-making proceeding was being initiated to consider amending the regulations under the Act (29 CFR Part 1910). Interested persons are invited to submit data, views and arguments concerning the permanent adoption of the emergency standard and additional proposed rules on subsidiary issues. The views must be submitted by February 11. In addition, oral data, views and arguments will be received by a hearing examiner on March 14. As proposed January 11, the temporary standard shall apply to "every employee . . . in every employment and place of employment... /.covered by jf 1910.12, 1910.13, 1910.-14, 1910.15, or 1910.16 of this Subpart B (of 29 CFR Part 1910)7 , in lieu or any different standard on exposure to asbestos dust which would otherwise be applicable (by virtue of any of those sections)." The promulgation of the temporary emergency standard is in line with the increasing concern of OSHA with occupational health problems. Assistant Secretary Guenther recently suggested that more trade associations establish industry-wide committees on job safety and health. Their functions should be to analyze standards in order to determine which are specifically relevant to the particular industry, to recommend that trade association members participate in standards-making activities, to suggest new standards and to advise members of the trade on technical matters. On January 4, 1972, OSHA announced a "Target Health Hazards" program whose purpose is to reduce the health hazards posed by exposure to five toxic substances" -- asbestos, cotton dust, silica, lead and carbon monoxide. Mr. Guenther described it as the health counterpart to the safety-oriented Target Industries Program. MS 006084 MT-005489 ATI-135 Remarks of Counsel - cont. . Page 3 In announcing the Target Health Hazards program, Mr. Guenther noted that asbestos can produce asbestosls and asbestos fibers In the lungs may lead to cancer. Urgent action to curtail this health hazatd is indicated by the fact that in the fields of Insulation, manufacturing of products using asbestos, shipbuilding, construction and other industries, there are more than 200,000 employees who face risks from asbestos exposure. . OSHA conducted an "Executive-briefing Special Session" on the Target Health Hazards program in Washington on January 26, which Mr. Sheckler of Johns-Manville attended. The briefing was aimed at informing employers of the details of the program. Yesterday, February 2, a general orientation meeting was scheduled for management, labor, government and professionals. On the state level, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, in January 1972, passed controls on asbestos which prohibit the manufacturing or the processing of asbestoscontaining products without a permit after June 30, 1972. Such material applied in construction or repair must be coated with a sealant and installed to safeguard against emissions. Emission from plants manufacturing such products will be limited to two fibers per cubic centimeter of air. Emission regulation is also applied to demolition projects, and all transported asbestos material must be enclosed. A ban was placed on the spraying of such materials or fibers as well as on visible emissions of nonasbestos fibers in open areas during construction, alteration and repair of structures as of March 31, 1972. The City of Chicago passed a similar, but less stringent, ban. CONCLUSION Since the Federal Act became effective, the emphasis by OSHA has shifted in at least two significant ways. During the early stages, the so-called "general duty clause" was the basis for many compliance actions. This clause is Section 5(a)(1) of the Act. It states" "Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." As evidenced by OSHA's enforcement actions, the general duty clause was not mere window dressing. However, as standards for safety and health have been promulgated and adopted by OSHA, use of the general duty clause has given way to the enforcement of these specific standards themselves. The second major shift in emphasis has been from the initial accent on safety, as evidenced by the Target Industries Program, to a concentration on occupational health hazards. This has resulted from statistics compiled by OSHA which show that most com plaints concern health rather than safety hazards. But it would be erroneous to think that either the general duty clause of OSHA's concern with safety conditions can be ignored with impunity by employers. Instead, the conclusion must be that now OSHA is equally concerned with health hazards as with safety problems and is moving forward to develop, adopt and continually improve standards for occupational health and safety, all in coordination with NIOSH. Wendell B. Alcorn, Atty. Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft 006085 WIT-005490 ATI-135 MINUTES Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee Asbestos Textile Institute February 3, 1972 - The Mills Hyatt House, Charleston, S. C. In attendance: K. A. Roberts, Chm L. E. Moody . . . E. C. Bratt . . R. T. Matthew . . J. E. Day, Jr. . Dr. J. L. Goodwin H. H. Walter . . . E. A. Farrell . . S. G. Dixit . . . R. C. Hunt . . . B. E. Carden .. . J. K. Whittaker . Y. Sato ................... H. J. Corson . . . Johns-Manville Corp. H. K. Porter Company, Inc. H. K. Porter Company, Inc. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. American Asbestos Textile Corp. Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd. Garlock, Inc. Uniroyal, Inc. Uniroyal, Inc. Nicolet Industries, Inc. Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. Turner Bros. Asbestos Co., Ltd. * * * * * Minutes ***** 1. Waste Disposal Procedures - The most generally practical method of disposing of non-usable asbestos waste is to bag it, using plastic bags, and tie. The use of baling equipment was discussed, but same is felt to be unacceptable due to the fact that the final compressed unit is not wrapped thus leaving the asbestos fibers exposed. 2. Vacuum Cleaning Procedures, and Equipment used to Comply with the Ban on Dry Sweeping. - All member companies reported that they were working on programs to eliminate dry sweeping. Two companies reported that they have discussed the use of sweeping compounds and items such as "Endust" with the OSHA inspector. In both cases the inspectors indicated that using these sweeping aids would be acceptable. There was considerable discussion of the types of vacuum equipment in use. Reference was made to the following: Abington (central system) Atlas (55 gallon drum type) Batson Litter Gitter Billy Goat Clark (wet & dry) Huffman Nilfish Tennent Walkie-sweeper (10 to 40 gallon shop-vac type) MS OORORtt The company reporting on the shop-vac type of cleaners indicated that a portion of filter bag sera to fit the external exhaust port on these vacuums gives added insurance against dust leaks should one of the internal filters fail. MT-005491 Minutes - Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - cont. ATI-135 Page 2 3. Dust Collection Equipment - There was no new technology in dust collection reported on; however, two companies did discuss their experience with recent installations of negative pressure and pulse-type collectors. Two methods of automatic bagging of fly or fiber were disucssed. Photos of the installations were reviewed. 4. Wet Processing Techniques - All companies are using some form of wet processing. The area of most general use is in weaving. Considerable experimentation in wet twisting is being carried out. At least three companies indicated that they were working on wet carding techniques.` 5. OSHA - Recent Inspections - Only one company reported any OSHA inspections since the last meeting. General impression was that the inspectors were well trained and willing to help with interpretations of rules. They specifically stated that in situations of question you should ask them, or call the Regional Office if necessary, rather than take someone else's advice on interpretation. 6. Noise Control & Protective Equipment - In weaving some companies are experimenting with accoustical fiberglas panels to box in the ends of looms. Only moderate success to date. Major problem is that sound is bounced toward operator. Experiments with "Sound-Mat LF" and Plexiglas enclosure are promising for reducing braider noise. 7. Protective Clothing - One company is using disposable spin-bonded Oleifin garments. This material sheds asbestos well. .8. Respirators - One new model was exhibited. Unit had replaceable cartridge housing and was approved by the U. S. Bureau of Mines. Respectfully submitted. K. A. Roberts, Chairman MS 006087 WIT-005492 Minutes ATI-135 ASBESTOS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Asbestos Textile Institute February 3, 1972 - The Mills Hyatt House, Charleston^. C. The Asbestos Advisory Committee met with all member companies in attendance. From time to time, the Institute receives requests from various outside concerns for pictures, graphs, and charts such as those which appear in our Handbook of Asbestos Textiles. The problem in fulfilling these requests is obvious -- you always run the risk of not getting the photographic plates or"cuts'1, backi To alleviate this situation the Committee has asked the Secretary to procure and maintain a catalog of glossy prints which can be used to fill these requests from qualified sources. The Asbestos Advisory Committee spent a great deal of time last year in the preparation of our brochure on the recommended procedures for the safe handling of asbestos textiles. Up until November 1971 the number of requests for this brochure was nominal. However, after a press notice regarding its availability appeared in two trade journals, the requests have multiplied significantly with copies being sent to shipyards, various heavy industries, the U.S.Navy, colleges, insurance companies, and -- the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. At our meeting last October our Committee requested that Mr. Sheckler, Chairman of our Environmental Health Committee,contact Dr.Lewis Cralley in order to determine the status of his report regarding the HEW study of in-plant potential health hazards to asbestos textile ' workers when exposed to an environment which contained certain quantities of asbestos dust. In December Mr. Sheckler reported that:"Dr. Lewis Cralley appears to out of the picture as far as the asbestos health study or activities are concerned. In fact, he appears to be out of that total area of responsibility. Dr. Wagner and Dr. Johnson have taken over the work. Both are young and appear to share the Selikoff opinions and approach.'* Commenting on the thought that Dr. Cralley might serve ATI as a "consul tanti'Mr. Sheckler said:-"In that Lewis Cralley is apparently not a part of the present team, his services as a consultant to ATI might be of little value and possibly ineffective." On December 7, 1971, the Department of Labor issued an Emergency Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust, the details of which were discussed in detail in our Legal Counsel's Report.earlier today. This new proposed standard will be further reviewed on the lij.th of March in Washington,D.C. The Asbestos Advisory Committee has asked Mr. Scowcroft to contact the AIA and determine just what type of presentation they plan to make, and to offer what assistance we can in the preparation of this presentation. Further, we are requesting that Mr. Sheckler -attend the March llj.th meeting as the ATI's repre sentative and make a report to the Secretary regarding the outcome for dissemination to ATI members. Respectfully submitted, E.A. Morris, Chairman MS 006088 MT-005493 MINUTES ATI-135 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Asbestos Textile Institute February 3, 1972 - The Mills Hyatt House, Charleston, S.C. In Attendance: J.W. Hawkins William Maaskant D.T. Austin' J.W. Echerd' Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. American Asbestos Textile Corp. Uniroyal, Inc. H.K. Porter Company, Inc. The ASTM Asbestos Textile Standards approved in 1967 are up for revision this year. These include D1571, D315 and D1918. Most of the Technical Committee's time was used in work on ASTM Specification Dl5?l and review of proposed Revision "C" of MIL-C-822U9. The following recommendations were made: D1571, Woven Asbestos Cloth 1. That we investigate increasing the relative humidity require ment from 0 to 65 to agree with Specification D1776 for Standard Conditions. 2. That we issue a statement on Precision and Accuracy similar to that we used in Standard D628. MIL-C-822U9; Cloth, Coated, Asbestos, Herringbone Twill, Aluminized. Proposed Rev. "C". ` 1. That the committee chairman write Mr. C.J. Zemme requesting the reference to cotton be eliminated in Item 1*1 and that "cotton fibers" be replaced by "nontoxic organic fibers" in Item 3-2.1. MIL-I-2lt2hIt, Insulation Materials, Thermal, with Special Corrosion and Chloride Requirements - the committee recommends that producers of material sold against MIL-I-2l|2Uh specify the material conforms to specification when shipped. Contamination in route may alter the chemical composition before it reaches its destination. It was reported that the following items were approved by subcommittee Alt of ASTM committee D-13. 1. Proposed revision of "Magnetic Rating of Asbestos Fibers and Textile Products" dated December 3, 1971 (D1118). 2. Proposed revision Section lit on Precision and Accuracy "Asbestos Content of Asbestos Textile Materials". (D1918). . 3- Deletion of Standard "Heat Aging of Asbestos Textiles". (D1573). The Spring Meeting of Committee D-13, Subcommittee A-h will be held at the Belmont Plaza Hotel, New York, N.Y. on March 22, 1972. Our Task Group on Revision of Standards will meet at 9:30 A.M. The General Meeting is scheduled for 1:30 P.M. Chairman MS 006089 MT-005494 ATI-135 MINUTES Fiber Testing Committee Asbestos Textile Institute February 3, 1972 - The Mills Hyatt House - Charleston, S. C. In Attendance: C. E. Stiefken, Chairman D. E. Childers G.F.A.Brink . . Walter H. Smith Bernard Lincoln H. E. Sunbury ................... American Smelting & Refining Co.,(Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd.) H. K. Porter Company, Inc. Asbestos Corporation Limited Bell Asbestos Mines Limited Turner & Newall, Ltd. A.T.I. Mr. Sunbury, Secretary of A.T.I., opened the meeting, and announced that Mr. Steifken had been appointed as the new chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee at the meeting of the Board of Governors on the previous day. He succeeds Mr. D. E. Childers who has served as chairman during 1970 and 1971. Mr. Stiefken,is an employee of the American Smelting & Refining Company (ASARCO) and has represented their subsidiary. Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd., on this committee for several years. Taking over as Chairman Mr. Stiefken called attention to the fact that only one Regular Member of A.T.I. had a representative serving on the Fiber Testing Committee (Mr. Childers) at the present time and that this created an imbalance which should be corrected promptly. The Secretary agreed to bring this matter to the attention of the Board of Governors. * The meeting was devoted exclusively to discussion of the setting up of a 3rd Edition of the manual "Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre". Included in the discussion were revisions of tests adopted recently by the Q.A.M.A. The new edition of the manual, from present indications, will probably be con siderably larger. The present thought is to have it in loose-leaf form. While no cost estimates have yet been obtained there is every reason to believe that the new edition will cost substantially more than the 1966 edition, which was $1.89 per copy. The function of the A.T.I. Fiber Testing Committee in this endeavor will be to take the lead in assembling the newer tests, and revisions of older tests, into a comprehensive manual. This committee will have the final approval and will therefore have to review every test procedure. We anticipate a task force meeting of the committee with representatives of the QAMA Technical Committee will be advisable to expedite the work. This should be held in the near future at a mutually convenient place - possibly Sherbrooke or Montreal. Respectfully submitted. MS 006090 C. E. Stiefken, Chairman WIT-005495 ATI-135 1972 - PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED STD. FOR EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DUST - KUZMUK Ms PRODUCED JIM -83 MT-005496 ATI-135 KUZMUK'S PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED STANDARD FOR EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DUST March 13, 1972 MS 006092 PRODUCED JM -83 V. MT-005497 ATI-135 March 13, 1972 Presentation on Proposed Standard / for Exposure to Asbestos Dust on behalf of the Asbestos Textile Institute and Its member companies. Mr, Arthur M. Goldberg Hearing Examiner U. S, Department of Labor Office of the Under Secretary Washington, D. C. 20210 --------- ---- ----------- ------- Re: Hearing on Proposed Standard For Exposure To Asbestos Dust Beginning on March 14, 1972 Dear Mr. Goldberg: My name is Alex Kuzmuk. I am a member of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute. I am here today to officially represent and state the position of the Asbestos Textile Institute and its member companies. We are in opposition to the proposed asbestos dust standards as published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, January 12, 1972. We are also opposed to recommendations proposed in the NIOSH criteria package, and by the Asbestos Advisory Committee. / The asbestos textile industry, which this association represents, includes over 4000 job opportunities in manufacturing, plus approximately 35,000 job opportunities in related product fabri cation and sales. The gross business volume for manufacturing alone is over w million per year. The gross volume for related fabrication and sales is, therefore, many times this amount. Although this is not the largest segment of the asbestos industry, it is a very important one. Our product lines include the manu- PRODUCED ft JM - 83 MS 006093 MT-005498 c Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 2 AT'o135 ( facture of safety garments, insulations, clutch facings, brake linings, paper dryer felts, mechanical packings and gaskets, laminated plastics, and many other commodities essential to today's technological progress. In many instances, there are no known substitutes for asbestos textile materials. Subsequent to the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the threshold limit value for asbestos dust was reduced from 5 million particles per cubic foot of air to 12 fibres per milliliter, 5 microns or greater in length. We, in the asbestos textile industry, made every possible effort to meet the 12 fibre threshold limit value by re-engineering dust hoods and dust collection equipment on cards, spinners, looms, and many other types of equipment. In addition, many of us initiated wet weaving and made extensive additional changes in processes and materials. When the further reduction to the threshold limit value for asbestos dust was published on December 7, 1971, we began all over again to study plans for revising equipment, processes, and materials, for which we had just spent thousands of dollars to install to meet the 12 fibre level. Many of us have not, and cannot, reduce our dust levels to the emergency and proposed 5 fibre threshold limit value. PftODUCfc.^ . jm - 83 If engineering to a 5 fibre level were feasible on the complex types of machinery and equipment used in the textile industry, the cost of implementation would make it extremely doubtful that this industry could survive economically. We are presently being pressed to the wall by our competitors. .W MS 006094 The cost of a MT-005499 .... , O Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 3 ATI-135 O program to meet the proposed asbestos dust standards could be the determining factor for removing American-made asbestos textiles from the market place. The competition to which I refer will not be required to make extensive capital investments to change processes, provide TsrcrtectJL^e^clothing, provide medical examinations, and monitor ing. This'competition is primarily from foreign imports. I, therefore, take this opportunity to ask this Federal agency whether it will take the responsibility of recommending equitable tariffs to prevent this economic disaster, if the proposed Asbestos Dust Standards become effective. ^g Q06095 Beyond the proposed asbestos dust standards published in the January 12, 1972 FEDERAL REGISTER, there are recommendations by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and ! the Asbestos Advisory Committee. These recommend further reduc tion of the asbestos dust threshold limit value to 2 fibres per milliliter, plus many additional requirements goacesning ;. ,' respirator equipment, protective clothing, monitoring, and others. ; ' PRODUU- - JM - 83 ' 'fr ' ' With the problems we are encountering in attempting to reach the present Baergency Asbestos Standard, it is unrealistic to even consider the feasibility of a 2 fibre standard. I would like *. ' to point out that Mr. Clifford L. Sheckler, Chairman of the Asbestos Textile Institute Environmental Health Committee, took the initiative in 1964 to request Dr. Lewis Cralley of the MT-005500 44 Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg- Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 . ATI-135 United States Public Health Service to conduct an epidemiological study of our asbestos textile industry. We recognized then that a potential health problem existed and, therefore, we wanted expert advice and Assistance to help us solve it. We have neither received 'the advice nor the assistance which we bad hoped for. We opened our plants to the United States Public Health Service personnel for environmental studies, review of our records, and physical examinations of our people. Our member companies urged employee participation in the study, and a substantial represent- . ative group of workers were involved. We continually requested the United States Public Health Service to increase their efforts and provide interim progress reports. The Public Health Service Asbestos Study of which I speak has not been completed. A recent report, which is a primary factor in the recommendations by NIOSH and the Advisory Committee, was ' baaed on this incomplete study. The information provided in the report was based on opinion and speculation, rather than fact. Bad the United States Public Health Service Asbestos Epidemiological Study been completed as continually requested by the Asbestos Textile Institute, we might now be in a position of having factual information as to what the safe threshold limit for asbestos dust really should be. One factor is pertinent to this point. The asbestos related MS 006096 MT-005501 o Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 5 ATI-135 disease involvement in the asbestos textile industry is being related to asbestos dust exposure levels as they presently exist rather than at the time the disease was incurred 25-30 years ago. Such a comparison is invalid. All of the past monitoring for asbestos dust in American textile plants has been done using the impinger method for sampling. Today's proposed standards are based on a fibre level using the Milapore filter method for sampling. There is no accurate correlation of impinger counts versus Milapore filter counts established to date. There has been some work done by the United States Public Health Service, but the results are incomplete. This is but one area that dem onstrates the need for further health research studies and eval uations before unnecessarily creating an unrealistic standard that can be the demise of this industry and its related jr*- opportunities. MS 00609/ We respectfully urge the Secretary of Labor to: (1) Reconsider the establishment of asbestos standards; (2) reinstate the thres hold limit value for asbestos dust at 12 fibres per milliliter, 5 microns or greater in length for an interim period pending a comprehensive epidemiological study of the entire asbestos in dustry in the United States. I would like to point out that many comparisons have been made between the British and United States asbestos textile industry concerning health problems. The vast differences in materials, equipment and processes make such comparisons unrealistic. (3) Provide for representation of the Asbestos Textile Institute on future advisory and study 90 PRODUCED MT-005502 JM - 83 o Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 6 ATI-135 O committees. I would also like to point out that while many detailed require ments are included in the proposed standard, it is absolutely mute on the very important medically substantiated problem of cigarette smoking as associated with exposure to asbestos fibre. We, of the Asbestos Textile Industry, haye the greatest desire to prevent injury to our employees. We believe this can be accomplished without destroying the asbestos textile industry. Thank you for the privilege of appearing at this hearing today. Very truly yours Alex KysbJk Treasurer/and Member of Board of Governors for the Asbestos textile institute ak* jc MS 006098 MT-005503 IATI-135 March 13, 1972 Presen nation on Proposed Standard >- for Exj ?osure to Asbestos Dust -------------- 7------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ on behalf/of the Asbestos Textile Institute and its member companies. Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Hearing Examiner U. S. Department of Labor Office of the Under Secretary Washington, D. C. 20210 Re: Hearing on Proposed Standard For Exposure To Asbestos Dust Beginning on March 14, 1972 Dear Mr. Goldberg: My name is Alex Kuzmuk. I am a member of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute. I am here today to officially represent and state the position of the Asbestos Textile Institute and its member companies. We are in opposition to the proposed asbestos dust standards as published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, January 12, 1972. We are also opposed to recommendations proposed in the NIOSH criteria package, and by the Asbestos Advisory Committee. / The asbestos textile industry, which this association represents, includes over 4000 job opportunities in manufacturing, plus approximately 35,000 job opportunities in related product fabri cation and sales. The gross business volume for manufacturing alone is over m million per year. The gross volume for related fabrication and sales is, therefore, many times this amount. Although this is not the largest segment of the asbestos industry, it is a very important one. Our product lines include the manu MS 006099 MT-005504 Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 2 ATI-135 facture of safety garments, insulations, clutch facings, brake linings, paper dryer felts, mechanical packings and gaskets, laminated plastics, and many other commodities essential to today's technological progress, in many instances, there are no known substitutes for asbestos textile materials. Subsequent to the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the threshold limit value for asbestos dust was reduced from 5 million particles per cubic foot of air to 12 fibres per milliliter, 5 microns or greater in length. We, in the asbestos textile industry, made every possible effort to meet the 12 fibre threshold limit value by re-engineering dust hoods and dust collection equipment on cards, spinners, looms, and many other types of equipment. In addition, many of us initiated wet weaving and made extensive additional changes in processes and materials. When the further reduction to the threshold limit value for asbestos dust was published on December 7, 1971, we began all over again to study plans for revising equipment, processes, and materials, for which we had just spent thousands of dollars to install to meet the 12 fibre level. Many of us have not, and cannot, reduce our dust levels to the emergency and proposed 5 fibre threshold limit value. MT-005505 If engineering to a 5 fibre level were feasible on the complex types of machinery and equipment used in the textile industry, the cost of implementation would make it extremely doubtful that this industry could survive economically. We are presently being pressed to the wall by our competitors. The cost of a MS 006100 ........... ` Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 3 ATI-135 . program to meet the proposed asbestos dust standards could be the determining factor for removing American-made asbestos textiles from the market place. The competition to which I refer will not be required to make extensive capital investments to change processes, provide , provide medical examinations, and monitor ing. This'competition is primarily from foreign imports. I, therefore, take this opportunity to ask this Federal agency whether it will take the responsibility of recommending equitable tariffs to prevent this economic disaster, if the proposed Asbestos Dust Standards become effective. Beyond the proposed asbestos dust standards published in the January 12, 1972 FEDERAL REGISTER, there are recommendations by the National institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Asbestos Advisory Committee. These recommend further reduc tion of the asbestos dust threshold limit value to 2 fibres per milliliter, plus many additional Requirements concerning respirator equipment, protective clothing, monitoring, and others. MS 006101 With the problems we are encountering in attempting to reach the present Ssergency Asbestos Standard, it is unrealistic to even consider the feasibility of a 2 fibre standard. I would like to point put that Mr. Clifford L. Sheckler, Chairman of the Asbestos Textile Institute Environmental Health Committee, took the initiative in 1964 to request Dr. Lewis Cralley of the MT-005506 Mr. Artdiur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13/ 1972 P^jge 4 v- ATI-135 United States Public Health Service to conduct an epidemiological study of our asbestos textile industry. We recognized then that a potential health problem existed and, therefore, we wanted expert advice and assistance to help us solve it. We have neither receipted "tiKe advice nor the assistance which we had hoped for. We opened our plants to the United States Public Health Service personnel for environmental studies, review of our records, and physical examinations of our people. Our member companies urged employee participation in the study, and a substantial represent ative group of workers were involved. We continually requested the United States Public Health Service to increase their efforts and p*rovide interim progress reports. .M.S*-0.*0*6*1*02* The Public Health Service Asbestos Study of which I speak has not been completed. A recent report, which is a primary factor in the recommendations by NIOSH and the Advisory Committee, was based on this incomplete study. The information provided in the report was based on opinion and speculation, rather than fact. Had the United States Public Health Service Asbestos / Epidemiological Study been completed as continually requested / by the Asbestos Textile Institute, we might now be in a position? of having factual information as to what the safe threshold limit for asbestos dust really should be. ./ I One factor is pertinent to this point. The asbestos related / MT-005507 Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 Page 5 ATI-135 disease involvement in the asbestos textile industry is being related to asbestos dust exposure levels as they presently exist rather than at the time the disease was incurred 25-30 years ago. Such a comparison is invalid. All of the past monitoring for asbestos dust in American textile plants has been done using the impinger method for sampling. Today's proposed standards are based on a fibre level using the Milapore filter method for sampling. There is no accurate correlation of impinger counts versus Milapore filter counts established to date. There has been some work done by the United States Public Health Service, but the results are incomplete. This is but one area that dem onstrates the need for further health research studies and eval uations before unnecessarily creating an unrealistic standard that can be the demise of this industry and its related job opportunities. MS 006103 We respectfully urge the Secretary of Labor to: (1) Reconsider the establishment of asbestos standards; (2) reinstate the thres hold limit value for asbestos dust at 12 fibres per milliliter, 5 microns or greater in length for an interim period pending a comprehensive epidemiological study of the entire asbestos in dustry in the United States. I would like to point out that many comparisons have been made between the British and United States asbestos textile industry concerning health problems. The vast differences in materials, equipment and processes make such comparisons unrealistic. (3) Provide for representation of the Asbestos Textile Institute on future advisory and study MT-005508 Mr. Arthur M. Goldberg Asbestos Hearing March 13, 1972 ' Page 6 ATI-135 committees. I would also like to point out that while many detailed require ments are included in the proposed standard, it is absolutely mute on the very important medically substantiated problem of cigarette smoking as associated with exposure to asbestos fibre. We, of the Asbestos Textile Industry, have the greatest desire to prevent injury to our employees. We believe this can be accomplished without destroying the asbestos textile industry. Thank you for the privilege of appearing at this hearing today. Very truly yours. Lex Treas and Member Board of Governors for the Asbestos Textile Institute ak: jc MS 006104 i MT-005509 ATI-135 Minutes BOARD OP GOVERNORS MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute June 7-8, 1972 MS 006105 MT-005510 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE BOARD OP GOVERNOR'S Meeting----------------- Wednesday, June 7, 1972 The Key Bridge Marriott Motor Hotel, Arlington,VA. Agenda: Call to Order - I+.:00 P.il. - L.E. Moody, Chairman Minutes of the last meeting - Secretary ' Financial Report - Alex. Kuzmuk, Treasurer (a) Report of Funds (b) Status of Membership Dues for current year (c) Arrangements for Annual Audit of ATI books (d) Form 990 filed with Internal Revenue Service (e) Revised estimate of expenses for balance of year 1972 Source of Funds to meet expenses for balance of 1972 - L.E. Moody (a) Transfer from Reserve was approved at the last Board meeting. Report of Screening Committee for Legal Services - H.Q. Scowcroft Resignation of C.L. Sheckler as Chairman, Environmental Health Comm. Request by Chm. Stiefken that Regular Members supply at least three additional representatives to serve on the Fiber Testing Committee. Appointment of Nominating Committee - L.E. Moody For Annual Election of officers at the October meeting. The President, Vice President and Treasurer are all completing the normal two-year term. Also, a new chairman for the Asbestos Advisory Committee is to be appointed in October, as the current chairman will have completed two years. Proposed changes to Constitution Sz By-Laws - Secretary (a) Should requirements for membership be modified? (b) Should fabricators of asbestos textiles be made eligible? Other business Discussion period with committee chairmen: :30 P.il. - E.A. Morris, Asbestos Advisory Committee . :45 P.M. - K.A. Roberts, Air Hygiene & iifg. Committee 5:00 P.il. - J.W. Echerd, Technical Committee . 5:15 P.H. - C.E. Stiefken, Fiber Testing Committee 5:30 P.H. - L.F. Dieringer, Environmental Health Committee Approval of Dates and Locations for future meetings : September 18-20,1972 - Seaview Country Club, Absecon,II. J. (Firm) February 8-9,1973 - Regency Ilyatt House, Atlanta,GA. (Tentative) June 6-7,1973 - Open (or is June 7-8,1973 preferred?) October 3-5,1973 - Two locations on Cape Cod, also Hotel Hershey in Hershey,?A. are holding tentative reservations for us Meeting recesses to 7:30 A.M. on June 8th (Breakfast meeting) Adjournment Ms ooeioe MT-005511 ATI-135 ' ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Page -1 Minutes - BOARD OP GOVERNORS Meeting - June 7-8, 1972 The Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Arlington,VA. In attendance: Mr.L.E. Moody, Chairman, H.K. Porter Company,Inc. Mr. M.Q,. Scowcroft, Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc. ` Mr. Alex. Kuzmuk, Garlock Inc. Mr. E.A. Morris, Uniroyal,Inc. Mr. M.S. Lindstrom, Johns-Manville Corp. Mr. Geo. Griswold, Nicolet Industries,Inc. Mr. W.B. Alcorn, Attorney, Cadwalader,Wickersham & Taft Mr. H.E. Sunbury, Secretary,ATI. Absent - Mr. J.W. Christenbury, American Asbestos Textile Corp. JHHHJ-x- Minutes June 7. 1972 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moody at ij.:00 P.M. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr.Kuzmuk, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, it was voted to omit reading of same. 3. The Financial Report as of May 1,1972 was presented by Treasurer Kuzmuk. Mr. Scowcroft moved that the report be accepted. Mr. Morris seconded his motion, and it was so voted, unanimously. The report . is attached to these minutes. ll. Mr. Kuzmuk stated that all membership dues, except $250.00, for the year 1972 had now been received. Associate Member, Manufacturas Multiples S.A.,Caracas, Venezuela was still outstanding. (Note: Pay ment was received on June 16th) Further,that he had arranged for the Annual Audit of ATI books by Mr. Robert E. Jeffery, Controller, Garlock Inc. The audit report will be made at the next meeting. Also, that Form 990 entitled ''Return of Organization Exempt fromlncome Tax" had been filed with the Internal Revenue Service the year 1971 as recommended by Legal Counsel. OO6707 MT-005512 After discussion there was general agreement that a special assess ment should be made, payable by Sept.1st,1972, equal to $0% of annual dues. ATI-135 Minutes - Board of Governors meeting, cont.- Page-2 -- Mr. Scowcroft moved that Regular Members be assessed of the amount of their annual dues, payable by Sept.1,1972. His motion was seconded by Mr. Morris. So voted, unanimously. Because Associate Members of the Institute are not liable for special assessments the Secretary was in structed to advise them of the assessment on Regular Members and to suggest that they make a voluntary contribution of 50% of their annual dues by Sept.l, 1972. Mr.Moody pointed out that if all members contrib ute as requested it will increase our 1972 income by $ lj.875>#00. Also, the Secretary is to notify all members of the Institute, both Associate and Regular, of the SQffo increase in dues effective for the year 1973. This notice to be sent out on, or about, July 1st. The increase was approved by the Board at their Feb.2,1972 meeting. 6. Mr. Scowcroft, Chairman of the Screening Committee for Legal Services, reported that he had interviewed two applicants. The first interview - with a Mr.James B. Gordon - was negative. The second applicant - ;----- a Mr.David E. Byrum - appeared to be very suitable for the needs of the Institute. After some discussion Mr. Scowcroft moved that the Institute's present Legal Counsel be retained. His motion was seconded by Mr. Morris. So voted unanimously. The Secre tary will notify Mr. P.Jay Flocken of Cadwalader,Wickersham & Taft of the Board's decision. 7. President Moody appointed a Nominating Committee to present a slate of officers for election at the Annual Meeting on Sept.18,'72. Also, a new chairman for the Asbestos Advisory Committee. The Committee: E.A. Morris, Chairman J.K. Whittaker M.S. Lindstrom MT-005513 8. Mr. Moody reported that a letter of resignation had been received from Mr.C.L. Sheckler, Chm.,Environmental Health Committee. This is due to a change in his status as a direct employee of a Regular Member of the Institute. Mr. Moody expressed sincere regret in accepting the resignation. Also, Mr. Moody reported, verbal information had been received that Mr. J.V.. Christenbury would be resigning from the Board of Governors due to acceptance of a new position outside the asbestos industry. Formal notification and information as to his successor on the _ Board of Governors is expected prior to the next meeting. ^ . ... 9. Discussion period with committee chairmen:- Mr. K.A. Roberts reviewed the agenda that he had prepared for the meeting of his Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee. Said that a major portion of the j' meeting would be devoted to a discussion of the new OSHA Standard for exposure to asbestos dust that was published in Federal Reg ister of June 7, 1972.(Note:- Subsequent to his discussion with the Board it was learned that Mr. Roberts is resigning from the ATI due to a change in his Job assignment.'Mr.B.E. Carden of Uniroyal,Inc. was appointed the new chairman.) MS 006108 Mr. E.A. Morris, Chairman of the Asbestos Advisory Committee, said that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) was reported ATI-135 Minutes - Board of Governors meeting, cont Page-3- to be planning to publish a code banning the use of asbestos in consumer goods. This, if done, would affect the sale of asbestos fabrics for such items as barbeque mitts, ironing board covers, etc. His committee is to keep in close touch with this situation. Mr. J.W. Hawkins, substituting for Chairman Echerd who was absent due to ' death of his father, said that the Technical Committee would be reviewing several specifications for reliability, editorial format, etc as required by ASTM. Mr.C.E. Stiefken, Chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee outlined progress todate on the 3rd Edition of the Fibre Test Manual. Said that QAMA is to supply information on additional tests, and/or . changes on present tests, hopefully by June 30*1972. His tentative timetable is to have a rough draft of the whole book by February 1973 and be ready to give copy to printer in March. A loose-leaf, binder type, book is presently contemplated. Mr. Stiefken again suggested that additional representatives of "spinners" should be assigned to serve on his committee. Mr.L.F. Dieringer, Chairman of the Environmental Health Committee, commenting on the new OSHA Standards for asbestos said that every company had better get down to business and comply with the new rules and regulations. Mentioned appreciation of testimony given at public hearing on March ll}.th last by Mr.Kuzmuk on behalf of the asbestos textile industry, as he felt that without his testimony and that of others from the asbestos industry, that the very severe standard of 2 fibers per cubic centimeter of air to be effective on July 1, 1976 could have been made effective much sooner, giving the industry inadequate time to meet the new requirementsl ' 10. In respect to proposed changes in the Constitution k By-Laws it was felt that considerable time would be needed for discussion, and it should be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Kuzmuk moved that the Board of Governors meet at 1:00 P.M. on September 18th, instead of the usual 4:00 P.M., and devote the first three hours (if needed) to discussion of proposed changes in the Constitution and By-Laws, This motion was seconded by Mr. Morris and so voted. Meeting then recessed at 6:00 P.M. and resumed at 7:30 A.M. Breakfast, on June 8th. 11. Dates and locations for future ATI meetings were approved:- September 18-20,1972 - Seaview Country Club, Absecon,N.J. February 8-9, 1973 - Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,Ga. June 6-7, 1973 - Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Arlington,VA. October 3-5, 1973 - Wychmere Harbor Club, Harwichport,Mass.(Cape Cod) 12. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 A.M. n _______ _ a. ^^ , > . . MS 006109 MT-005514 ATI-135 - MINUTES - BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING - June 7-8, 1972 Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Virginia ASBESTOS'TEXTILE INSTITUTE In Attendance: L. E. Moody - H. K. Porter Company, Inc. M. Q. Scowcroft - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. A. Kuzmuk - Garlock Inc. . E. A. Morris, Uniroyal, Inc. M. S. Lindstrom - Johns-Manville Corporation G. Griswold - Nicolet Industries, Inc. W. B. Alcorn, Attorney - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft H. E. Sunbury - ATI Secretary Page 2, paragraph 9: Discussion period with committee chairmen - K. A. Roberts reviewed the agenda that he had prepared for themeeting of his Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee. Said that a major portion of the meeting would be devoted to a discussion of the new OSHA Standard for exposure to asbestos dust that was published in Federal Regis ter of June 7, 1972. Page 3, paragraph 9 (sub 4): L. F. Dieringer, Chairmaft of the Environmental Health Committee, commenting on the new OSHA Standards for asbestos said that- every company had better get down to business and comply with the new rules and regulations. 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Alcorn, Attorney Fibre Producer's Report - Wm.J*W. Smith (-*) Announcements: { (a) '(b) (c) Resignation of C.L. Sheclcler as CJbm.,Environmental Health Com L.F.Dieringer, new chairman of Environmental Health ^nmittee ATI represented at the Public Hearing held in. Washington -on March ilj., 1972 on ''Proposed Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Dust". . ` ** Other business \ Committee Reoorts : . - Air Hygiene & ilfg. Committee - K.A. Roberts, Cbm. Asbestos Advisory Committee - E.A. Morris, Chm. Technical Committee - J.U. Echerd, Chm. Fiber Testing Committee - C.E. Stiefken, Chm. Environmental Health Committee - L.F. Dieringer, Chm. Date and Location of the next ATI meeting: ' September 18 - 20, 1972 (Monday - Wednesday) SEAVIEW COUNTRY CLUB Absecon, New Jersey Adjournment -- Lj.:00 P.l-I. (*) Hr.Smith is a Director and V.P. - Sales, BELL ASBESTOS MINES,LTD MS 006113 MT-005518 - Minutes GENERAL, MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute JUN 8-1972 - : V - ; /. MS 006114 MT-005519 JATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MINUTES -- GENERAL MEETING Page -1- June 8, 1972 - The Key Bridge MARRIOTT Hotel, Arlington,VA. Attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. Wm. Maaskant J.L. Rainey H.H. Walter OARLOCK INC. S.G. DIXIT Alex. Kuzmuk JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION C.G. Guerin M.S. Lindatrom K.A. Roberta J.P. Power (Canadian J/M Co.) NICOLET INDUSTRIES Geo. Griawold H.K. PORTER COMPANY E.C. Bratt D.E. Childers L.E. Moody RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, J.W. Hawkins R.T. Matthew M.Q. Sooworoft I.H. Weaver INC. UNIROYAL,INC. D.T. Austin, Jr. B.E. Carden B.D. Bittinger L.F. Dieringer W.C. Hitchoook E.A. Morris S.J. Peele,Jr. ***** Minutes _ ASBESTOSCORPORATION LIMITED P.E. Leclerc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED Walter H. Smith Wm.J.W. Smith LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC,LTD. E.A. Farrell C.E. Stiefken (ASARCO) NIPPON ASBESTOS CO.,LTD. Y. Sato CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT Wendell B. Alcorn, Atty. ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.E. Sunbury, Exec. Sec'y Guest-of-Honor (Luncheon only) Carl A. Gnam Miscellaneous Metals & Min'la Div. U.S. Dept, of Commerce,Wash.,D.C. Other attendees: John H. Marsh (on June 7th only) Raybeatos-Manhattan,Inc. ***** MS 006115 1. President Moody called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. Those in attendance were asked to stand and give their name and company. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion of Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by Mr, Morris, it was voted to omit the reading of same. 3. Treasurer Kuzmuk presented the Financial Report. Mr. S.J.Peele,Jr. moved that it be aceepted.Motion Was seconded by L.F. Dieringer. So voted unanimously. The report is attached to these minutes. MT-005520 ATI-135 Minutes - ATI Gener&l Meeting - oont. Page-2 -- 4* Legal Cotinsel Wendell B. Aloom reviewed developments under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act that have occurred since our last meeting. The full text of his remarks is attached to these minutes. 5, Mr.Wm.J.W. Smith,V.P.-Sales, BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED reported for the Fibre Producers. He commented that some of the very long grades of spinning fibers were still in short supply, but the medium and lower spinning grades were ample to meet current demand. In respect to other grades the No.4 and No.7 Group fibers are in good balance, in contrast to a slight oversupply of No.5 and No.6. 6. Announcements:- President Moody anounced the resignation of Mr.C.L. Sheckler as Chairman of the ATI Environmental Health Committee, and the appointment of Mr.L.F. Dieringer, Industrial Hygienist, Uniroyal,Inc., as the new ohairman of that committee. Also, the resignation of Mr.K.A. Roberts as Chairman of the ATI Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee due to a change in his company duties. Mr. B.E. Carden, Uniroyal,Inc was appointed to succeed Mr. Roberts. Mr. Moody reported that the Institute was represented at the Public Hearing held in Washington on March 14, 1972 on "Proposed Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Dust" by Mr. Alex.Kuzmuk, who is a member of the ATI Board of Governors and Treasurer of ATI. The full text of Mr. Kuzmuk's excellent presentation is attached*. 7* Committee Reports:- The Chairmen of the committees listed below presented their reports. A copy of each is attached. Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - K.A. Roberts, Chairman Asbestos Advisory Committee - E.A. Morris, Chairman Technical Committee - J.W. Hawkins, (Acting Chairman) Fiber Testing Committee - C.E. Stiefken, Chairman 8. President Moody announced that the next A.T.I. General Meeting would be held on: September 18 - 20, 1972 (Monday - Wednesday) at the SEAVIEW COUNTRY CLUB Absecon.N.J. (near Atlantic City,N.J.) 9. There being no further business to come before the meeting it was duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted. MS 006116 MT-005521 ATI-135 MINUTES - GENERAL MEETING - June 8, 1972 Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Virginia ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE A Page 2, paragraph 6(c): Mr. Moody reported that the Institute was represented at the Public Hearing held in Washington on March 14, 1972, on "Pro posed Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Dust" by Alex. Kuzmuk, who is a member of the ATI Board of Governors and Treasurer of ATI. The full text of Mr. Kuzmuk1s excellent presentation is attached. MS 006117 MT-005522 ATI-135 Report of Funds ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE May 1, 1972 Balance On Hand at last report (Jan.10,1972) General Fund Reserve Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 160.8k 9014-0.68 72.59 Total On Hand as of Jan.10th, 1972 Receipts To Reserve Fund (Interest to 3/31/72) To " " (1972 Dues) To General Fund (1972 Dues) To " " (Book Sales) 133*06 2000.00 7500.00 242.66 $9274.10 9875.72 Total On Hand and Received Legal Services {.(> mos.ending 3/31/72) 3437.00 Legal Expenses ( 6 mos. " 3/31/72) 497.45 Secretary's salary ( 4 mos.) 938.00 F.I.C.A. Tax ( 3 mos.) 78.00 N.J.U.A.D. Tax ( 3 mos.) 33*75 Secretary's travel expense 135*00 Office rent ( I4. mos.) 3.00.00 A.T.I. meeting expense,Feb.2-3,1972 225.71 A.T.I. lleeting expense,Oct.6-8,1971 23.66 Printing & Office Supplies 14-0.1(14. Stenographic 32.50 Telephone ( 4 mos.) l50.40 Travel Reimbursement (J.3.Gordon) 36.20 Flowers, plaque,etc. 65.60 Petty Cash (Vouchers 580-609 inclusive) 112.93 $19149.82 Balance On Hand as of Hay 1st,1972 Funds as of Hay 1,1972 General Fund Reserve Fund (with interest to 3/31/72) Petty Cash Fund , $ 1815.67 11173.74 537t Assets as of Hay 1, 1972 Total Funds Total Funds as listed above Accounts Receivable (1972 Dues) " " ( Book Sales) Postage On Hand Furniture & Equipment (Nominal Value) Total Assets $1304318 25>0.00 25*35 10.60 1.00 6106.64 $13043.18 $13043.18 $13330.13 Liabilities none Respectfully submitted. Net uorth $13330.13 H.E. Sunbury Asst. Treasurer MS 006118 MT-005523 ATI-135 REMARKS OP COUNSEL Pa "1" Asbestos Textile Institute -- General Meeting -- June 7-8, 1972 INTRODUCTION Last February in Charleston, South Carolina we talked at length about the Williams-Steiger'Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. 655) which has now been effective for over a year. This is the Federal law which is administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Since the February meeting, there have occurred several developments with respect to OSHA which directly affect asbestos producers and users. These developments are the subject of my remarks today. OSHA DEVELOPMENTS On January 12, 1972,. OSHA invited comments from . . interested persons on its proposed hfe +i'' - "Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust". Twelve days later, on January 24th, the Advisory Committee on Asbestos Dust was established to review this standard and make recommenda tions regarding it. The first meeting of the Committee was held February 3 (while we were in Charleston), at which Dr. Marcus M. Key presented the NIOSH "Criteria Document: Recommendations for an Occupational Exposure Standard for Asbestos". The final fruits of the Committee's work were MS 006119 MT-005524 Remarks of Counsel, continued:- ATI-135 Page -2- scheduled to be seen in the form of a permanent standard for asbestos dust exposure to be promulgated by June 7th. , That was yesterday, and has been the main topic of many conversations at this meeting. Thus, the development of a permanent asbestos standar4 is now past history and atten tion must be turned to present and future compliance. It can certainly be expected that enforcement of the new permanent asbestos standard will be as vigorous as the limitations of OSHA personnel and facilities will allow. Great pressure will be applied in favor of strict enforcement by labor unions, as surely as such groups have lobbied in the past for a low standard of exposure to asbestos dust. In mid-March of this year, the Industrial Union Department of the APL-CIO called exposure to asbestos dust "the most devastating environmental disaster yet perpetrated by any industrial nation" and announced that it planned to use as an example of the disastrous proportions of the i asbestos health hazard the Johns-Manville Corporation plant in Manville, New Jersey. The reason the IUD focused on the Johns-Manville plant, according to a press statement, was "only because the facts are best documented in Manville and because these facts illustrate the need for stringent MS 006120 MT-005525 ATI-135 Remarks of Counsel, continued; Page -3- control." (See Occupational Safety & Health Reporter, March 16, 1972, at page 967.) - In April, the month following the IUD announce ment, there appeared a two-part article in the press directed at the alleged health hazards to which the workers in Manville have been exposed. The first part of the article bore the headline, "A Jersey Town is Dying -- Fast"; the second part opened with the heading, "A Man With 8 Months to Live". The article cited several cases of asbestos-related ailments and statements by Dr. Maxwell Borow and Dr. Irving Selikoff. A short time later, an inspection was completed at the Manville, Iwv Jersey plant'by industrial hygienists . ,of OSKA On June 1 the report of that inspection, which resulted m t.,._- citation .of five violations, was summarized in the press. OSHA termed one of the violations at the Manville plant "serious" and the other four "minor". It said that the serious viol ation was found in the textiles building, where asbestos is made into yarn for weaving and carding. The four miner violations resulted from employees working without the required protective masks. Tne investigation and citation of the alleged violations at she Manville plant should be considered typical of future OSHA activities in the enforcement of the asbestos MS 006121 -3- MT-005526 ,Remarks of Counsel continued: ATI-135 Page -I4.- standard. Following an investigation and citation of violations, OSHA is required to send a notice of proposed penalties to the company, which then haB 15 working days within which to notify the Secretary of Labor that it in--c tends to contest either the citation of the violation or 7:1 the proposed assessment of penalty. If the employer does not file such a notice, the citation and the assessment of penalty is deemed a final order of the OSHA Commission, and such a final order is not subject to review by any court or agency. It should also be noted that employees or their representatives may file a notice with the Secretary claiming that the period of time fixed for the abatement of the violation is unreasonable; in such case, a hearing is held by the Commission. Where the employer appeals from a notice of viola tion or proposed assessment of penalty, he is entitled to a hearing and review by the Commission or hearing examiners. This hearing is a fact-finding proceeding in which the Secretary's citation or proposed penalty may be affirmed, modified or vacated. The Commission's order issued as a result of such hearing becomes final within thirty (30) days. However, if an employer can show that the abatement require ments of a Commission order have not been fulfilled because of factors beyond his control, the Secretary may, after a hearing, either affirm or modify the abatement requirements. MS 006122 MT-005527 Remarks of Counsel*continued: ATI-135 Page -5- Where a notice of proposed penalty is.uncontest' d or where an employer seeks no review of a final order of the Commission, automatic court enforcement is provided. If the employer fails to comply with this court order, he is subject to punishment for contempt. However, a final order of the Commission may be reviewed, at the option of the person adversely affected or aggrieved by the order, and the review is by a United States circuit court of appeals. To obtain such review, a written petition must be filed in the court within sixty (60) days following the issuance of the order. This court review is governed by the rule of substantial evidence, that is, the findings of fact by the Commission are conclusive before the court if supported by substantial evidence. These court proceedings may result in an enforcement order, the non compliance with which would subject the employer to contempt proceedings. CONCLUSION The promulgation of a permanent asbestos exposure standard has, of course, appeared inevitable for some time. The big issue over the past few months has been the level of exposure which would be written into the standard. That issue has now been settled, subject to revisions which may MS 006123 WIT-005528 Remarks of Counsel, continued:- ATI-135 Page -6- occur in the future. Companies in the asbestos industry, now face the task of meeting the new standard; and toward this end, OSHA can be expected to conduct inspections and issue citations wherever warranted. The overall process of developing an asbestos exposure standard has Involved the balancing of economics against health considerations. While it is still arguable that many of the medical studies submitted in favor of a very low exposure level are distorted and misleading, the balance between economics and health considerations has now been struck. The cost of implementing the standard will be high; and in recognition of the difficulty of put ting into effect OSHA standards, the law provides that under certain specified conditions, an employer may obtain either a temporary or permanent variance from the standard. On the other hand, it may be expected that labor will vigorously oppose all applications for variances which cannot be Justified in every respect. The variance rule should be invoked by employers only where a real need and Justification can be found. Wendell B. Alcorn, Atty. Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft MS 006124 MT-005529 ATI-135 ( )V MINUTES . AIR HTQIEBE & KFG. COMMITTEE Asbestos Textile Institute June 8, 1972 - Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Arlington, VA. In attendance: Cbm.K.A. Roberts . C.G. Guerin . J.P. Power . . J.L. Rainey . H.H. Valter . S.G. Dixit . . E.C. Bratt . . L.E. Moody . . R.T. Matthew . I.H. Weaver . E.A. Farrell . Y, Sato . . . B.D. Bittinger B.E. Carden . L.F. Dieringer P.E. Leclerc . Johns-Manville Corp. n n Canadian JohnB-Manville Co. American Asbestos Textile Corp. nn nn Oarlock Inc. H.K. Porter Company,Inc, Raybestoa-Manhattan,Inc. h nn Lake Asbestos of Quebec,Ltd. Nippon Asbestos Co.,Ltd. Uniroyal,Inc. MS 006125 nn Asbestos Corporation Limited * * * Minutes * * * 1. OSHA Standards for Asbestos:- Copies of the Federal Register for June 7, 1972 containing the new OSHA Standards for Asbestos were distributed to those in attendance in sufficient quantity to permit reading and discussing. The committee spent the major portion of its time on the Rules and Regulations for exposure to asbestos dust. Methods of Compliance; Monitoring; Warning Signs, Record Keeping; Medical Examinations and Medioal Records; as set forth in the Stan- . dards. There was general agreement that the asbestos textile industry, because of the nature of textile manufacturing operations, faced a real problem in trying to comply with the new regulation of 2 fibers per cubic centimeterf which are longer than 5 micrometers) of air, on a time-weighted average, effective July 1, 1978, without incurring excessive manufacturing costs. . 2* Vacuum oleaning equipment:- A good discussion was had of various types. A favorable comment was made relative to Nilfiah equipment. 3* Other items discussed:- Dust collecting equipment Wet processing technique in spinning and weaving Protective olothing (under OSHA regulations) Respirators (as specified by OSHA) produced JM -83 Respectfully submitted, K.A. Roberts, Chairman MT-005530 ASBESTOS ADVISORY COMAT4-135 /MEETING flune 8, 1972 Key Bridge Marriott Hotel Washington (Arlington) D.C. Mr. President: Mr. Secretary: Gentlemen: The Asbestos Advisory Committee met this morning with all member companies in attendance. Our discussion this morning centered on--as I am sure most of the other committee discussions did--the newly published Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust. We touched on the various interpretations and the possible impact of the Standard, and I want to thank Wendell Alcorn for his succinct review of the Standard's content. In addition, the proposed banning rule of the Food and Drug Admin istration was also discussed. This rule, as presently constituted, would prohibit or ban the shipment of asbestos-containing consumer garments from interstate commerce, except those which were considered to be bona fide protection devices. Although professing to be on the side of reason, the FDA claims to be under pressure to issue such a ruling which is predicated on the infamous "asbestos coat affair. " Advance copies of the second draft of the proposed banning rule will be mailed to the ATI for review. In the meantime, however, the Chairman of the Asbestos Advisory Committee, representing the ATI, will meet with the appropriate members of the FDA and attempt to present a truer picture of the issue at hand. Since there was no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A. M. Respectfully submitted, Edward A. Morris Chairman MS 006126 MT-005531 TECHNICAL CO Asbestos Textile Institute - June 8, 1972 - Key Bridge Marriott, Wash. ,DC. In Attendances J. W. Hawkins----William Maaskant D. T. Austin------- Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. American Asbestos Textile Corp Uniroyal, Inc. Mr. J. Hawkins acted as chairman due to the absence of Mr. Echerd. MIL-C-10316B - Asbestos Cloth % Mr. Echerd has received a letter from Mr. Masson (Dept, of Army) stating that reference to ASTM D 1573, Heat Aging, has been deleted from MIL-C-10316B. ASTM D 1573 is being removed from the Book of Standards. Mr. A. M. Blank, Dept, of Army, Belvoir, Va., has advised some customers that MIL-C-10316B is up for revision. ATI or member companies have not been advised. Mr. Echerd will ask for a time extention so textile industry can recommend changes prior to the issuance of the new specification. MIL-C-82278 and MIL-C-82249 - Herringbone Cloth Mr. Zemme of Natick has requested samples of 1.2 lb. herringbone cloth for their evaluation. These samples will have a rayon carrier fiber. If tests are satisfactory, rayon will be included in the new specifications. R/M will submit samples. ASTM D 1118 - Magnetic Rating Edited copies of D 1118 from ASTM and Dr. Scroggie were reviewed. The Technical Committee was in agreement and minor changes will be passed to Mr. Nicodemus by Mr. Maaskant. The section on sampling was rewritten to clarify the procedure. It was also requested that D 2590 remain as a reference in D 1118. ASTM D 1918 - Asbestos Content Edited copies of D 1918 from ASTM and Dr. Scroggie were reviewed. Mr. Maaskant will pass comments to Mr. Nicodemus. Both D 1118 and D 1918 are presently complete and will be published in the next set of standards. . A procedure on resistivity of asbestos products was submitted, it will be discussed at the September meeting. Respectfully submitted. John W.. Hawkins, Acting Chairman MS 006127 MT-005532 ATI-135 Minutes FIBER TESTING COMMITTEE Asbestos Textile Institute June 8, 1972 - The Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Arlington,VA. In attendance: C.E. Stiefken, Chm. . . . American Smelting & Refining Co. (Lake Asbestos of Quebec Limited) D.E. Childers ...................H.K. Porter Company,Inc. Valter H. Smith...................Bell Asbestos Mines Limited 1. The meeting was devoted to a discussion of the testing procedures presently available for use in the forthcoming 3rd Edition of the "Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual".(See footnote) Letters have been sent to members at large, and to former chair men of the ATI Fiber Testing Committee asking for oomments and suggestions applicable to the new manual. 2. The Chairman will welcome all suggestions relative to the makeup of the new manual - preferences as to publishing, type of binding, etc. These should reach him well in advance of the next ATI meeting which is to be held on September 18-20,1972. 3. There are thirty-three available test methods presently being considered for insertion in the new manual. Eighteen of these have been approved by both the QAMA and the ATI, leaving fifteen that have not been approved at this time. 4. Ve are now at the stage of having to wait for QAMA and ACPA to submit their final approval on the residual tests. When same is received the ATI Fiber Testing Committee will be ready to evaluate all test methods for final printing. 3>. A tentative time-table for the test manual project, based on present indications, would be as follows $ ,(a) June 0 1972 - QAMA working deadline MS 00612R (b) September 1$, 1972 - QAMA tests delivered to ATI (c) October 1972 - Joint meeting of QAMA,ACPA, and ATI to discuss format, printing, binging, etc. (Tentative - probably to be held in Montreal) (d) February 1973 - Rough final draft of entire new manual (e) March 1973 - All copy for manual to be delivered to the printer. Assuming the above schedule oan be met it is estimated, based on allowing 8 to 10 weeks for printing, that the new edition of the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual should be ready for distribution by June 1st,1973* Respectfully submitted. C.E. Stiefken, Chairman (*) Hotel The first end second editions were titled "Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre". (*) o/o'American Smelting & Refining Co. P.O.Box 127 So.Plainfield,N.J. 07060 MT-005533 . , ... ATI-135 r Minutes BOARD OP GOVERNORS MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute September 18, 1972 MS 006129 MT-005534 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Board df GovernorMeeting September 18, 1972 - SEAVIEW COUNTRY CLUB, Absecon, N.J, Agenda: Call to Order - 1:00 P.M. - L.E. Moody, Chairman Approval of M.J. Scanlan as new representative for American Asb. Tex- (Replacing J.W. Christenbury) tile Corp. Minutes of the last meeting - Secretary Financial Report - Alex. Kuzmuk, Treasurer (a) Report of Funds as of September 1, 1972 (b) Annual Audit Report (c) Status of 1972 Special Assessments & Voluntary Contributions Nominating Committee Report - E.A. Morris, Chairman Election of officers to serve in coming year Appointment of new Chairman for Asbestos Advisory Committee Approval of proposed budget for Fiscal Year ending Sept.13^1973 ' Resignation, of 33A GROUP LIMITED as an Associate Member Should ATI purchase any copies of "History of Asbestos Textile Industry in the USA" at j2.95/copy, if so how many? Proposed changes in Constitution and By-Laws: (a) Changes in wording that appear desirable (b) Should requirements for membership in ATI be modified? If so, to what extent? Other business Discussion period with committee chairmen: ' 1^:30 4^45 5:00 5215 5:30 T*.IT. P.M. P.M. P.M. P..M. - E.A. Morris, Asbestos Advisory Committee - B.E. Carden, Air Hygiene C: i.fg. Committee - J.U. Echerd, Technical Committee - G.F.A. Brink (Acting Chairman) Fiber Testing Committee - L.F. Dieringer, Environmental Health Committee Approval of Locations and dates_for future meetings: February 8-9, 1973 - HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA, Atlanta,Ga. (Firm) June 6-7, 1973 - KEY BRIDGE MARRIOTT Hotel, Arlington,VA (Firm) October 3-5, 1973 - WYCHMEHE HARBOR CLUB, Harwichport,iiass. (Firm) February 6-7, 1974 " Open; June 5-6, 1974 - Open; Oct.2-4>1974 - Open Adjournment MS 006130 MT-005535 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Page -1- Minutea - BOARD OF GOVERNORS meeting - September 18, 1972 Seaview Country Club, Absecon, N.J. In attendance: Mr. L.E. Moody, Chairman, - II.K. Porter Company,Inc. Mr. M.Q. Scowcroft, Raybestos-Manhattan,Ino. Mr. Alex. Kuzmuk, Garlock Inc. Mr. M.S. Lindstrom, Johns-Manville Corp. Mr.J.K, Whittaker, Hicolet Industries,Inc. Mr. M.J. Scanlan, American Asbestos Textile Corp. Mr.W.B. Alcorn, Attorney, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Mr. H.E. Sunbury, Secretary, ATI Absent: - Mr. E.A. Morris, Uniroyal,Inc. ' ' JKKKfr Minutes 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moody at 2:05 P.M. 2. Mr.Moody stated that the Secretary had received a letter from Mr. J.L. Rainey, President of American Asbestos Textile Corporation, recommending that Mr. Michael J. Scanlan be appointed to the Board of Governors to replace their former representative J.W. Christenbury who resigned from the Board last June. Mr. Scowcroft moved that the recommendation be approved - seconded by Mr. Whittaker - so voted unanimously. ( Note: Mr. Scanlan's father served on the Board of Governors for many years, was Treasurer of the Institute in 1953-54# and Vice President in 1959-60.) 3. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr. Whittaker,seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, it was voted to omit. 4* The Financial Report as of September 1st,1972 was presented by Treasurer Kuzmuk. Mr. Lindstrom moved that it Be accepted - motion seconded by Mr.Scowcroft - so voted unanimously. The report is attached. 5. Mr. Kuzmuk stated that the Annual Audit of the ATI financial records had been made under the supervision of Mr. Robert E. Jeffery, Controller, Garlock Inc. The actual work of checking the records was done by Mr. D.S. Bowler of the Controller's Department. Under date of September 13, 1972, Mr. Bowler wrote President Moody that ". . .it appears that the Annual Report presents fairly the cash position of the Asbestos Textile Institute at August 31,1972 and the cash receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year then ended.9 A copy of his letter, and the Annual Report referred to, is attached. 6. Mr. Kuzmuk reported that all Regular Members of the Institute had now paid the Special Assessment of $0% of annual dues that was voted at the last meeting. In regard to the Voluntary Contribution of a like percentage that was asked of each Associate Member the status as of this date is:- Of the eleven Associate Members 9 have paid, one has not responded, and one (BBA GROUP LIMITED) has advised that they . are terminating their membership at the end of this year. . (continued) MS 006131 MT-005536 ATI-135 Minutes - Board of Governors meeting - continued:- Page -2 7. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Mr. E.A. Morris, absent due to the illness of Mrs. Morris, had advised the Secretary of the committee's recommendations for a slate of officers to serve during the coming year, namely:- President - M.Q. Scowcroft; Vice President - Alex. Kuzmukj Treasurer - E.A. Morris. Mr. Whittaker moved that the proposed slate of officers be accepted, his motion was seconded \ by Mr. Lindstrom. Approval was unanimous. (The new officers will serve for the balance of 1972 and until the Annual Meeting in October 1973 at which time they will be eligible for re-election for a second year. Normal term is a total of two years) 6. Mr. M.S. Lindstrom was appointed new chairman of the Asbestos Advisory Committee to replace Mr.Morris whose two year term is completed 9. President Moody reviewed the proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year ending Sept.1st,1973 Pointed out that the total of $ 15,529.00 was slightly below the anticipated income for that period. Mr.Scowcroft moved that the proposed Budget be accepted. His motion was seconded by Mr. Kuzmuk. So voted unanimously. Budget is attached. 10. The Secretary said that he had received a letter from BBA GROUP LIMITED, dated August 4, 1972, referring to our invoice of January 5th, 1972 for current year's dues (which they paid on Jan.li}., 1972) and stating that they would not extend their membership beyond the end of this year. The Secretary was instructed to inform BBA GROUP LIMITED that the Board of Governors regretted very much to learn of their intent to terminate their membership, and to ask them if they would please reconsider. Should their decision to resign stand, it was agreed that no further payment of dues would be expected. . MT-005537 11. Proposed changes in Constitution & By-Laws:- Under date of May 6, 1972 the Secretary circulated a memorandum to members of the Board of Governors suggesting certain changes and/or additions to the Constitution & By-Laws in order to update and clarify same. There was a lengthy discussion, and numerous changes in wording were approved. A draft incorporating the proposed changes will be circulated to Board members for their approval before final adoption. MS 006132 12. There was considerable discussion on the question of whether the Institute should modify requirements for membership to permit concerns who use asbestos textiles to become Associate Members. There was definite reluctance by Board Members to accept the thought that any user of asbestos textiles regardless of the final form of the end product, should be considered eligible for membership. Mr. Kuzmuk suggested that weavers of asbestos fabrics and tapes, for resale as such, who do not manufacture the asbestos yarns used in same, would be the most logical candidates for potential Associate Members if present requirements for membership were to be modified. He moved that a new-class of Associate Membership be established, to wit:- '.Class E - Those weavers of asbestos-containing fabrics and tapes, for resale as such, who do not manufacture the asbestos-containing yarns USj ..w same shall be eligible for Associate Membership in the A.T.I., and the Annual Dues for such members shall be $ 375OO.rt His motion was seconded by Hr. Scowcroft-and SO TOtAH ATI-135 Minutes - Board of Governors meeting - continued:- Page -3 12.(continued) - Note: ARTICLE III, Paragraph 2, of the ATI Constitution which defines "Associate Members"; also Section 6 of the By-Laws, will need to be changed so as to include the new Class E category. 13. Discussion period with committee chairmen:- Mr.B.E. Carden, Chairman of the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee reviewed the agenda that he had prepared and mailed in advance to members of that committee. Said that the "Control and Safety Guide - No.9" issued recently by the Asbestosis Research Council (England) which deals with the Cleaning of Premises and Plant in Accordance with the Asbestos Regulations in Great Britain^would be given close attention. Mr.J.W. Echerd discussed the various specifications - Federal and ASTM - that his Technical Committee were currently working on. Said that this was a joint meeting with ASTM Sc.D-13.lij. and its Chairman P.O.Nicodemus together with ASTM's D-13 General Secretary, Paul J. Smith, would attend the committee meeting the next morning. This joint meeting saves time and expense for those ATI members who otherwise would have to go to New York City for the usual mid-October meeting. Mr. G.F.A, Brink, Acting Chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee, said that the special "open" meeting held earlier that day to give members of other committees an opportunity to learn of the plans for the 3rd Edition of the "Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual" and to offer suggestions for its content and put-up, had proven most interest ing. He expected that the final copy for procedures to be incorporated in the new edition would be ready by mid-October. Mr. Brink, who served as Chairman of the ATI Fiber Testing Committee during 1968 and 1969, as well as being a member of that committee for many years, suggested that the Board of Governors give consider ation to these recommendations:- " (a) Broaden the scope of the committee by changing the name to:ATI "FIBER RESEARCH AND TESTING COMMITTEE" (The Board approved the name change, and it will be adopted at once.) (b) That an exhibit of ores and fibres to be shown at an ATI meeting should be of definite interest to members. . (c) That an annual review of developments in the state of the art of fiber testing be presented as a technical paper at an ATI meeting. Mr. L.F. Dieringer, Chairman of the Environmental Health Committee, said that all companies appeared to be making a sincere attempt to comply with the OSHA Regulations for industrial exposure to airborne asbestos dust that issued last June 7th,(same as the emergency standard that issued Dec.7th,1971) That the IUD (Industrial Union Department) of the AFL-CIO filed a petition in the U.S, Court of Appeals in Washington on July 28th last, challenging the validity of the OSHA Standard for asbestos on behalf of 5 Unions. The suit as filed con-- no details on which sections of the Standard were being challenged. It is expected that a full brief will be filed after Labor Day. The AIA/NA plans to file a brief as a "friend" of the oourt. (continued) MIS 006133 MT-005538 ATI-135 Minutes - Board of Governors meeting - continued:- Page -J4.- Of particular interest also, Mr. Dieringer said, was a meeting on August 8th,1972 in Washington, at which OSHA personnel discussed problems they were experiencing because of the lack of reliability of the membrane filter sampling technique. At the meeting, they expressed favor in changing to a gravimetric system of monitoring. A 15 member advisory committee is being assembled to study the many ramifications of the sampling techniques and arrive at a solution Mr. Dieringer concluded his report with reference to three recently published articles dealing with the effects of exposure to asbestos on health of workers. II4.. Dates and Locations for future meetings were approved:- February 8-9,1973 - HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA, Atlanta, GA. (Firm) June 6-7* 1973 - Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington,Va. (Firm) October 3-5 > 1973 - Wychmere Harbor Club, Harwichport,Mass. (Firm) February 6-7* 197i|. - Mills Hyatt House, Charleston,S.C. (Firm) June 5-8, 197ii - Washington,D.C. (Tentative) Hotel to be selected September 25-27*197lj- - The Cloister, Sea Island,GA. (Finn) 15. Resignation of the Secretary:- President Moody stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Sunbury dated September 1, 1972, resigning his position as Secretary and Asst. Treasurer of the Institute to be effective by the end of this year. That Mr. Sunbury had served the Institute in that capacity most satisfactorily since July 1st,1963 (over nine years) and now wished to be relieved of the responsibilities,due to his advancing age ( 75^5 yrs ) and a desire to have more time to devote to his family and to travel. He then asked the Secretary to leave the meeting. After the meeting Mr. Moody instructed the Secretary to record in the minutes that a committee, consisting of Messers Kuzmuk and Scanlan, had been appointed to screen applicants for the position of Exec. Secretary and Asst. Treasurer of the Institute and to make their report to the Board of Governors within 30 days. 16. There being no further business to come before the meeting it was adjourned at approximately 6:00 P.M. P.S. - With reference to the new "Class E" category for Associate Membership (Page 2, paragraph 12)a letter of invitation is to be sent to manufacturers who qualify for this class. H.E.S. MS 006134 MT-005539 ATI-135 MINUTES - BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING - September 18, 1972 Seaview Country Club, Absecon, New Jersey ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE In Attendance: L. E. Moody - H. K. Porter Company, Inc. M. Q. Scowcroft - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. A. Kuzmuk - Garlock Inc. M. S. Lindstrom - Johns-manville Corporation J. K. Whittaker - Nicolet Industries, Inc. M. J. Scanlan - American Asbestos Textile Corporation W. B. Alcorn - Attorney - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft H. E. Sunbury - ATI Secretary Page 3, paragraph 13(a): B. E. Carden, Chairman of the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee, re viewed the agenda that he had prepared and mailed in advance to members of that committee. Said that the "Control and Safety Guide - No. 9" issued recently by the Asbestosis Research Council (England) which deals with the Cleaning of Premises and Plant in Accordance with the Asbestos Regulations in Great Britain, would be given close attention. Page 3, paragraph 13(d): L. F. Dieringer, Chairman of the Environmental Health Committee, said that all companies appeared to be making a sincere attempt to comply with the OSHA Regulations for industrial exposure to airborne asbestos dust that issued last June 7th (same as the emergency standard that issued Dec. 7th, 1971). That the IUD (Industrial Union Department) of the AFL-CIO filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington on July 28th last, challeng ing the validity of the OSHA Standard for asbestos on behalf of 5 Unions. The suit as filed contained no details on which sections of the Standard were being challenged. It is expected that a full brief will be filed after Labor Day. The AIA/NA plans to file -a brief as a "friend" of the court. Of particular interest also, Mr. Dieringer said, was a meeting on August 8th, 1972, in Washington, at which OSHA personnel dis cussed problems they were experiencing because of the lack, of reliability of the membrane filter sampling technique. At the meeting, they expressed favor in changing to a gravimetric system of monitoring. A 15 member advisory committee is being assembled to study the many ramifications of the sampling techniques and arrive at a solution. MS 006135 JM - 83 MT-005540 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year ending Sept. 9 1972 Item 1971 Budget Disbursements 12 mos. ending 9/9/71 Legal Retainer $4200.00 Legal expenses .(Travel,etc. ) 600.00 Secretary's salary . 2844.00 F.I.C.A. Tax 312.00 Secretary's travel expense 500.00 Office rent 900.00 Accountant (Caruso) 300.00 Meeting expense ( 3 mtgs.) 2700.00 ASTM & I.H.F. dues 150.00 Office expense 1100.00 Revision of Fibre Test Manual -- Revision of ASTM specs. 100.00 Membrane Filter Booklet(Hi) 500.00 Health Safety Pract.folder(25M)500.00 Insurance(B.& L. Dust counter) 120.00 Insurance (VA/orlanan's Comp. ) -- Flowers,etc. 200.00 $ 4592.00 350.37 2848.00 300.00 357.00 900.00 300.00 2277.47 40.00 1017.03 71.01 467.27 1247.40 112.00 18.00 52.79 Totals $15026.00 $14950.34 Source of Funds to meet tentative 1972 Budget: Tentative Budget to 9/9/72 $4500.00 500.00 2844.00 312.00 450.00 900.00. 300.00 2700.00 150.00 1100.00 1000.00(*) 100.00 110.00 18`.00 150.00 $15134.00 Dues, Class A members - 5 $1000.00(Less 20Jo) ....................$ 4000.00 M Class B members 2 0 500.00(Less 20>o) 800.00 " Class C members - 4 ^ $00,00 (Less20^) ...................... 1600.00 11 Class D members - 7 250.00(Less20/) ...................... 1400.00 Book sales ($127*06 in last 12 months) ...................................... 125.00 Interest on Reserve Fund (Estimated) ........................................... 400.00 By transfer from Reserve Fund........................ ................................... 6809.00 (-*) Estimated preliminary expenseATI to be reimbursed later. 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G oc 0 P* P 'r*H! 0 !3 P A r* GO O p0 j03: 0O O ^3 P CO MS 006138 MT-005543 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE GENERAL MEETING The SEAVIEW COUNTRY CLUB, Absecon, N.J. September 20, 1972 Agenda t Call to Order - 8:30 A.II. - L.E. Moody, President Introductions Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report - Alexander Kuzmuk, Treasurer Legal Counsel Report - Wendell B. Alcorn, Attorney Fibre Producers Report - E.A. Farrell () Announcements: / ) Election of ATI officers for 1973 x Resignation of J.W. Christenbury from Board of Gover... J (c) Election of M.J. Scanlan to Board of Governors (d) New chairman - Asbestos Advisory Committee ' * ** k * ' *> Other business n3 Committee Reports: -^ Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - B.E. Carden, Chairman Asbestos Advisory Committee - E.A. Morris, Chairman Technical Committee - J.W. Echerd, Chairman Fiber Testing Committee - G.F.A. Brink, Acting Chairman Environmental Health Committee - L.F. Dieringer, Chairman Date and Location of the next meeting:- February 8-9, 1973 at the HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA. Atlanta, GA A.T.I. Luncheon - 11:30 A.M. Adjournment (>:-) Mr. Farrell is Sales Manager, Lake Asbestos of Quebec,Ltd. MS 006139 MT-005544 ( ATI-135 MINUTES - GENERAL MEETING - September 18-20, 1972 Seaview Country Club, Absecon, New Jersey ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MS 006140 >1 Jtf. MT-005545 ATI-135 Report of Funds ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE September 1. 1972 Balance On Hand at last report (May 1, 1972) General Fund Reserve Fund Petty Cash Fund Receipts; Total On Hand To Reserve Fund (Interest to 6/30/72) To General Fund ( 1972 Dues) To n " (Special Assessments) To " " (Voluntary Contributions) To u w ( Book Sales) $ 1815.67 11173.74 53.77 139.67 250.00 2250.00 1375.00 54.92 Disbursements: Total On Hand and Received Legal Services ( 3 mos ending 6/30/72) Legal Expenses ( 3 11 " ") Secretary's salary ( 4 mos.) $ 973.00 165.66 938.00 F.I.C.A. Tax ( 3 mos.) 78.00 N.J.U.A.D. Tax ( 3 mos.) Secretary's travel Expense Office rent ( 4 mos.) 33*75 98.53 300.00 ATI Meeting expense ( June 7-8*1972) 'Printing & Office Supplies 394.94 179.84 Telephone ( 4 mos.) Insurance (Office contents - 3 yrs.) Revision of Fiber Test Manual Postage ( Minutes of June mtg.) Miscellaneous (Gifts, Flowers, etc.) Petty Cash (Vouchers 610-628 inclusive) 210.97 33.50 37.35 24.30 141.50 97.38 Total Disbursements Balance On Hand as of Sept.1st, 1972 . Funds as of Sept.1st,1972 General 'Fund* * $ 3992.64 Reserve Fund (with interest to 6/30/72) 9313.41 (*::*) Petty Cash Fund 100.00 Total Funds . Assets as of Sept,1st, 1972 Total Funds as listed above Accts Receivable (Special Assessments) Accts "" (Book Sales) Postage On Hand Furniture c: Equipment ('nominal Value ) $ 13406.05 750.00 ` 4.78 10.48 1.00 Total Assets Liabilities: Het Dorth {*) > 2000.00 transferred to General Fund on 7/6/72 $13043.18; 4069.59 17112.77 3706.72 $ 13406.05 $ 13406.05 $ 14172.31 none $ 14172.31 Respectfully ^submitted, y, Asst, r urer MT-005546 MS 006141 ATI-135 Oarlock September 13, 1972 Mr. L.^E. Moody H. K. Porter Company, Inc P.0. Box 10516 Charlotte, N.C. 23201 RE: A.T.I FINANCIAL REPORT Dear Mr. Moody: Enclosed please find a copy of Mr. Sunbury's statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the period September 9, 1971 to September 1, 1972. It was not necessary for me to prepare a separate financial statement because it would not differ sig nificantly from that which Mr. Sunbury has already prepared. The work performed and my comments relate to this Annual Report. The scope of my work was identical to that performed the prior year and outlined in the enclosed "Checklist". Based upon the work performed, as outlined in the "Checklist", it appears that the Annual Report presents fairly the cash position of the Asbestos Textile Institute at August 31, 1972 and the cash receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year then ended. All records have been returned to Mr. Sunbury under separate cover. Very truly yours GARLOCK INC DSB: s cc: RE A. HE Enc. Jeffery Kuzmuk Sunbury D. ^ Controller's Department MS 06J42 ir* .1\A f ' V r- c * o s ' MT-005547 ATI-135 . ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Statement of Gash Receipts and Disbursements for period September. 9> 1971 to September 1st, 1972 Balance On Hand at September 9, 1971 G-eneral Fund ~ Reserve Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 788.514 1276946 91.50 Total On Hand Receipts: To Reserve Fund (Interest to 6/30/72) To General Fund ( Book Sales) To Reserve Fund .( 1972 Dues ) To General Fund ( 1972 Dues ) To General Fund (Special Assessment ) To General Fund (Voluntary Contributions ) 543.95 396.05 2000.00 7750.00 2250.00 1375.00 $ 13649.50 Total Received Total On Hand and Received Disbursements: Legal $ 5823.11 Secretary's salary 2824.00 Employment taxes 379.50 Secretary's travel expense Office rent 448.53 900.00 A.T.I. Meeting expenses ' 2149.51 Printing Office Supplies 330.80 Telephone 554.69 Insurance 126.50 Accountant (Caruso) 300.00 Petty Cash 328.36 Revision of Fiber Test Manual 37.35 Flowers, Gifts, and plaques 207.10 Miscellaneous 149.00 $ 14315.00 o 27964.50 Total Disbursements $ 14558.45 Balance On Hand as of September 1,1972$ 13^06.05 Funds as of September 1st, 1972 General Funds Reserve Fund Petty Cash Fund Total Funds $ 3992.64 9313.41 100.00 $ 13406.05 II.2. Sunbury Asst. Treasurer MS 006143 NIT -005548 ATI-135 GARLOCK INC., Palmyra, New York lij.522 September 15, 1972 Hr.-ft. Kuzmuk Garlock Inc. Palmyra, New York 14522 Dear Siri I have completed my review of the Asbestos Textile Institute's 1971-72 records and Annual Report. During my review I noted certain items which I summarize here for your convenience: 1. It was noted that internal control has been strengthened by use of prenumbered decks, a check cosigner for all checks exceeding a certain dollar amount and the periodic submission of financial data to the Treasurer during the year.__ . 2. \s in the prior year the records wore found to be in good order and quite easy to follow. 3. It is recommended that a comparative statement of cash receipts and disbursements be prepared at the end of the year so as to highlight any significant variances from the preceding year. 4. The Secretary's salary should be shown on the statement of cash receipts and disbursements as a gross amount. Amounts shown oz employment taxes 3hould reflect only the employer' expense and not amounts withheld from the employee. should you have any questions concerning the above, comments or other matters, do noc hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, ' GNRLOCK INC. D 'B: s cc: RJE Jeffery V LE Moody Z. s. Bowler ' Controller's Department MS 006144 MT-005549 ATI-135 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year ending September 1st,1973 Item Legal Services Legal Expenses Secretary's salary F.I.C.A. Tax N.J.U.A.D.Tax . Secretary's Travel Expense Office Rent Accountant (Caruso) Meeting expense ( 3 mtgs) AS Til & IHF Dues Office Expense Revision of Fibre Test Manual " " ASTM Specs. Insurance (B & L Dust Counter) " (other) Flowers,Plaques, etc Miscellaneous 1972 Budget Disbursements Tentative 12 mos ending Budget to 9/1/729/1/73 $ 45oo.oo 500.00 2844.00 312.00 45o.oo 900.00 300.00 2700.00 150.00 1100.00 1000.00 100.00 110.00 18.00 150.00 -- $5160.00 663.11 2824.00 312.00 67.50 448.53 900.00 300.00 2149.51 50.00 1276.65 37.35 93.00 33.50 207.10 36.20 $ 5200.00 650.00 2824.00 312.00 135.00 450.00 900.00 300.00 2500.00 50.00 1300.00 600.00 ---- 90.00 18.00 150.00 50.00 Totals $ 15134.00 14558.45 $ 15529.00 (*-) Estimated preliminary expense - ATI to be reimbursed Breakdown of Office Expense Telephone Printing & Office Supplies Petty Cash (Stamps,etc) Stenographic $ 554.69 330.80 352.66 32*50 Total Office Exp. . $ 1276.65 Anticipated Income for 12 months ending Sept. 1st, 1973 Dues - Class A members - 5;J $ 1500.00 . "- "B " - 2@ 750.00 . " - "C " - 4-G 750.00 . " - "D " - 6G 375-00 . Interest on Reserve Fund (Estimated) . Book Sales ( l;i396.05 in last 12 months) Accts Receivable as of Sept.1st,1972 . $ 7500.00 1500.00 3000.00 2250.00 . 450.00 200.00 750.00 Total Anticipated Income Less Tentative Budget $ 15650.00 15529.00 Excess (Anticipated Income) $ 121.00 Prepared by: II.E. Sunbury Asst. Treasurer MS 00814s MT-005550 ATI-135 FIBRE PRODUCER'S REPORT Asbestos Textile Institute meeting Page -1- September 20, 1972 - Absecon, N.J In 1971 the United States was again the largest importer of spin ning fibre from Canada. The United Kingdom and Germany, followed. Total shipments were down slightly to 30,000 Short Tons from 31,000 Short Tons to a total of 27 countries, as listed below 1971 Canadian Group 3 Shipments United States United Kingdom West Germany India Japan France Italy Mexico Netherlands Czechoslovakia 13,14-28(Short Tons) 6,001 2,263 1.631 1,616 1,029 62k 588 530 14.69 17 Others Total 1971 Total 1970 28,179 2,222 30,14.01 31,231 Short Tons "" The 1971 slowdown of the European and Japanese economies has continued into 1972. This is reflected in the first six months 1972 Canadian shipments (total of all grades) tvhich were l^jOOO ST ( 2.5/ less than 1971 ) in spite of strong U.S. business. All grades of fibre are currently in good supply except No.7 group is in tight supply. Many important developments occurred in the Asbestos World including 1. Canada - Asbestos Corporation plans to make their first ship ment of concentrate ore from Ungava, Quebec to Nordenham, Germany in September 1972. 2. Australia - Woodsreef Mines Ltd.,N.S. Wales,Australia ( formerly) Pacific Asbestos) controlled by Canadian Pacific Asbestos Ltd., started production in January 1972. The initial production rate will be I(.5,000 S.Tons per year with a capacity of 80,000 ST/YR. 3* Mexico - Freeport Minerals and Minerva Pegaso's Oaxaca mine is in the field evaluation stage. [(.. Greece - Cerro Corporation's Zidani deposit near Kozani is ready for development. (continued MS 006146 MT-005551 ATI-135 Fibre Producer's Report - continued:- Page -2 5. The Nicolet Industries - Colombian Government mine-mill develop ment has been terminated. A new party may continue the development. 6. Brazil - The new mine at Cana Brava will produce about 20,000ST in 1972. Metas e Bases is also developing a mine-mill for 1973 prodn 7. Canada - Abitibi Asbestos Mining Company's property near Amos, Quebec, will be explored by Brinco Ltd. A pilot plant evaluation of the ore and fibre grades is planned. Brinco has a year option to put the property in operation and to purchase f?1of the shares. Exploration indicates one million tons of ore. Brinco Ltd. is controlled by Rio Tinto Zinc Co. of England {k9}) and Bethlehem Steel (k). 8. Canada - McAdam Mining Corporation property in the Chibougamau District of Quebec is in exploration by the Rio Tinto Canadian Explorations (Riocanex). Rio Tinto is a wholly ovmed subsidiary of Rio Algom Mines. Initial Mcadam exploration indicates 90 million tons of 3.87# ore. 9. United States - Jim Walter Corporation acquired Glen Alden's Pancon Corp. which includes the old Carey Company asoestos mining, mill, and plants. Edwa.rd A. Farrell Sales Manager Laice Asbestos of Quebec,Ltd. MS 006147 MT-005552 ATI-135 MINUTES AIR HYGIENE & MPG. COMMITTEE Page -1-- Asbestos Textile Institute - September 19# 1972 - Absecon,N.J, In attendance: Buel E. Carden, Chairman Uniroyal,Inc. L. E. Moody H.'I. Porter Company, Inc Frank T. Gatke Asbestos Textile Co.,Inc. H.J. Corson Turner Brothers Ashe etc 3 Co. Y. Sato Nippon Asbestos Co.,Lud. E.W. Rus3e.ll Niootex, Inc. L.F. Dieringer Uniroyal,Inc. B.D. Bittinger Uniroyal,Inc. M.J. Cowan Johns-iIanville Corp, R.Tr Matthew Rayb e a t o s-Hanha11an, Inc. S.G. Dixit Garlock Inc. J.P. Power ...._ ------Johns"iianville Co. of Canada H.H. Valter . American Asbestos Textile Cpn. E.A. Farrell Lake Asbestos of Quebec,.'ITD C.G. Guerin ................... Johns-iianville Products Cpn R. Arnal Manufacturas Multiples,3.A. J.IC. Whittaker Nicolet Industries, Inc. Minutes:The meeting included discussions in the following areas: 1. Cleaning to meet OSHA Standards including Vacuum Cleaners and other methods of cleaning. One company has been very successful in keeping their equipment clean by using small lightweight vacuum units for individual operators. Machine operators are responsible for keeping their machines and work areas clean and dust free. Usually, two operators are usod with one on each side of a frame. This enables them to do a tenter job of cleaning with less cleaning time. The larger vacuum xmit.s are xxsed for floors, wall3, and heavy cleaning. The use of a chem ical (Guardian) light spray is used on machinery, light fj_xtur.cs, and walls which reduces airborne fibers and dust, making it easier to vacuum and wipe-off these areas. Another plant has greatly improved the dust and fiber count by eliminating their blending line and using a lap system as they have both breaker and finisher cards. This change has also reduced the amount of cleaning required in this area. 2. Dust Collection Equipment - Methods of Collecting and Frequency:- The Membrane Filter metod is now being used to collect airborne fibers. Counts are usu?.lly made after one or two hoxxrs. In a good many cases, two (2) pumps are used with one stand-by pump. Ahtr: method of weighing fibers rather than oounting is under consideration but it is not definite that a change will be made at this time. (continued ) ADDUCED M - 83 MS 006148 MT-005553 ATI-135 ihb t- Minutes - Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - continued:- Page -2 3* Respirators and Respirator Programs Respirators must be worn in all areas where the asbestos dust concentration is five fibers longer than five (5) microns per cubic centimeter of air. Only respirators approved by the U.C. Bureau of Mines with a rating of 213, or valveless respirators providing an equivalent protection, shall be used. All respirators must be kept clean and filters changed as often as necessary* . !(.. Protective Clothing:- Some plants are using rental clothing while others use a non-woven disposable type. Both types are available in one and two-piece uniforms and the price is about the same. Plastic bags are used for storing the v/crlc clothes with two sets of lockers - one for work and one for street clothes. 5* Recent Experiences with OSHA Inspections Two types of inspections are made: A. Guards, aisles, signs, and other conditions for worker safety, B. Dust and Fiber Counts. This is usually done with two (2) to three (3) pumps. ' On a recent inspection the inspector put a pump on an employee. The company also put one of their pumps on this employee. The Inspector's results showed a higher dust count as compared with the company count. However, in this case the company did not agj^e that its dust count was incorrect and produced past records to prove this. In this particular case the company did not receive a citation. Respectfully submitted. Buel E. Carden Chairman Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee MS 006149 PRODUCED WIT-005554 ATI-135 Minutes ) Page -1- ASBESTOS ADVISORY COMMITTE - Asbestos Textile Institute September 19, 1972 - Seaview Country Club, Absecon,N.J. In attendance:- Mr. M.S. Lindstrom, Acting Chairmanj Mr. M.Q. Scowcroft; Mr. Alex. Kuzrauk; Mr. M.J. Scanlan; Mr.S. J.Peele, Jr.; l/.B.Alcorn,Attorney;H.S.Sunbury,Sec'y Absent:- Chairman S.A.Morris and Mr. E.W. Russell Mr. Morris was absent due to illness in his family, and Mr. Lindstrom, acting as Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. The proposal by the Pood and Drug Administration to ban shipment of asbestos-containing consumer garments from interstate commerce, except those which were bona fide protection devices, as mentioned at this committee's last meeting, was discussed. There was no new infor mation available regarding same. ' It was mentioned that a leading manufacturer of safety clothing had suggested that a cooperative program might be set up to determine the extent of any hazard that could develop from use of asbestos safety clothing (such as linting-off) and that McGill University might be a suitable place to have such tests conducted. Mr. Scowcroft said that if meaningful tests could be developed that he would think it worthwhile foi^ his company to contribute to the cost of the program. The Secretary suggested that the ABRADO-FLSX machine, developed by the late Dr. Shaw during the time he was Research Fellow for ATI, might have possibilities for use in measuring linting characteristics of asbestos fabrics used in safety clothing. After some discussion it was decided that the ATI Technical Committee should be asked to devise a test method to determine the amount of airborne dust that may be released during normal use of asbestos textiles Chairman Echerd of the ATI Technical Committee was invited in to the meeting, and Hr. Peele explained the need for developing a suitable test method as an aid to the safety clothing industry. Mr. Echerd said that his company had an ABRADO-FLEX machine and he was familiar with its operation. However, his company had developed a device for flexing fabrics that he thought was better adapted for the purpose, and illustrated the principle by a blackboard sketch. PRODUCED Mr. Scowcroft commented favorably on une oi-unguai ioiaer entitled "ASBESTOS AND YOUR HEALTH" published recently by the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association as a public information aid on behalf of its member-companies. Copies may be obtained by writing to:- Mr. John A. Gossip, Director of Information Services, Quebec Asbestos Mining Association, Room I4.I2, 5 Place Ville Marie, Montreal 113, P.Q.,Canada. MS 006150 MT-005555 ATI-135 ) Minutes - Asbestos Advisory Committee - continued:- `t/nh *- Page -2- The Secretary reported that the ATI brochure "Recommended Health Safety Practices for Handling and Fabricating Asbestos Textile Products" was given some publicity in the August 10th issue of PLANT ENGINEERING Magazine and has resulted in 265 requests for single copies. The requests come from Industrial Hygienists, plant engineers, plant safety personnel, insurance companies, etc. The names and addresses of those to whom the brochure has been sent will be made available to each member of this committee. Mr. M.J. Scanlan was welcomed as a new member of the committee replacing Mr. J.W. Christenbury who resigned to accept a position outside the asbestos industry. This meeting concludes the two-year term of Chairman Morris, and the undersigned has been appointed by the Board of Governors as his successor. Respectfully submitted. M.S. Linds trom * Acting Chairman MS 006151 MT-005556 Rep^ ]t of ENVIRONMENTAL lATf-ISS^8 Asbestos Textile Institute September 19 - 20, 1972 - Absecon,N.J. Page -1 f The OSHA standard for exposure to asbestos continues to ' dominate activities in the field of environmental health. On July 28, the IUD (Industrial Union Department) of the AFL-CIO filed a petition in the U. S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D. C., challenging the validity of the OSHA standard for asbes tos on behalf of 5 unions. The suit as filed contained no de tail on which sections of the standard that were challenged. It is expected that a full brief would probably be filed after Labor Day. The Asbestos Information Association plans to file a brief as a "friend" of the court. At a meeting on August 8 in Washington, OSHA personnel discussed problems OSHA was experiencing because of the lack of reliability of the membrane filter sampling technique. At the meeting, they expressed favor in changing to a gravimetric system of monitoring. A 15 member advisory committee is being assembled to study the many ramifications of the sampling tech niques and arrive at a solution. :* n Three recently published articles may be of interest to members: (1) "Pathology of Carcinoma of the Lung Associated with Asbestos Exposure" by M. Kannerstein and J. Churg, Cancer Journal, Volume 30, page 14, July, 1S72; (2)"Asbestos Air Pollution" by I. Selifoff, W. Nicholson and A. Laneer, Arch. Environmental Health; Volume 25, page 1, July 1972; and (3) "Carcinogenicity of Amosite Asbestos" by I. Selikoff, E. Haumond and J. Churg, Arch. Environmental Health, Volume 25, page 183, September 1972. In their article Kannerstein and Churg say that they have confirmed through human lung cancer cases the theory that occupational exposure to asbestos enhances the cancer causing effects of cigarette smokers. Further, asbestos exposure - by itself does not appear to increase the incidence of lung cancer among asbestos workers who do not smoke. Their data indicates that the incidence of lung cancer among cigarette smoking asbestos workers was 92 times as great than for non smokers not exposed to asbestos. They draw the conclusion that-it is as a cocarcinogen in combination with cigarette smoking, that asbestos has an effect. In their article. Asbestos Air Pollution, Selikoff et al, states that the oc curence of asbestos air pollution has been established, based on finding by others of mesothelioma among individuals liv ing in the vicinity of asbestos plants and thslr findings in a . study on measurement of asbestos (chrvsotile) content of am bient air in New York City and lungs of New York residents examined autopsy regularly showing chrysotile fibrils. "Pa*A'mi (oontinued) JM - 83 MS 006152 MT-005557 .Based on a study of the mortality experience of a group of workers occupationally exposed solely to amosite wheift excess lung cancer and mesothelioma were fcund, Selikoff, Hammond and Churg state in their paper that a serious health hazard is associated with the industrial use of emosite and that its continued use requires rigorous control. . Since the June meeting, NIOSH has submitted published criteria packages for noise, carbon monoxide and hot envir onments to the OSH Administration. Members cf the Institute should become familar with the provisions of these proposed standards which may have an effect on some of their operations. At a meeting of the Georgia Textile Manufacturers As sociation in August at Atlanta, the Assistant Regional OSHA Administrator stated that as soon as the new noise standard is adopted, plant inspectors for Noise will increase in tempo with strict enforcement expected. He emphasized that (1) companies must show evidence that efforts are being made to reduce noise levels throuth documentation of any study whether the results are positive or negative; (2) hearing con servation programs be initiated; (3) hearing protection be used only as an interim measure; (4) companies start thinking in terms of an 85 decibels standard rather than"90 decibels; and (5) OSHA inspectors will base citations on their measure ments, not company data. LFD:rg L. F. Dieringer Chairman Environmental Health Cocxnittee MS 006153 MT-005558