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*icrz7J :i\ZT.vzr szutxvos nrrxrrrt, i.:c.v r-.?n yovrc 4, ?am*w:i, -:.j. 37$ 52 etmtes :? t:z _ T_. . - :rrr~ Sit FEICTIT^ HATTT.IALS STAl^AC-DS I1ISTITUT", IX.- Wednesday and Thursday, June 17 and 1% 1931 at The Fonestead, 2ot Springs, virinia MEMBERS FSHSENT 7rr7.c?r.iTMiv&s Abex'Corporatioa ' : Robert Z. liaison Dendix Corporation Francis 2. Messier 3r*ssbstos. Manufacturing Corporation' rTilliaa Sinor*. Treasurer Carlisle Corporation '. Gillian 2. Parris, Jr. Certified Brakes, A Lear Sie^ler Conpany Robert J. Anderson Delcp-!Moraine Division Donald L. Enrich Guardian Corporation Homan Horse .Tuturn Corporation P.obert 2. ITelson ?. T. 3rake Liain3 Corpany, Zac. Stuart Conics Dayhestos-Hanhattan, Inc. David 2. Cmninehan neddavay `tanu^acturinr Co-oany, Inc. Joha :i. Moore Thiohol Chenical Corporation John ?, Gallaeher Vir-inia Friction Products Frederick L. Carreras S. El. Uellnaa Corporation Gordon A. Carriesn, ^resident TJheelin'* Brake Slock Mf*. Co., Inc. Lee Durness otheis ?ssrr Abex Corporation Philip 2. Grin, Jr. Bendix Corporation Jaaes v. Amstrone Thonas Hernon Certified Erakes, A Lear Sieeler Company Robert 'Menton Delco-Moraine Division 7red Tost P. ? Brake Linin* Conneny Adrian Conlns Sidney Conins Tteve Doyle Den Huhlit ileddavay Manufacturing Company, Inc. F. Gillian Barton Wheeling Brake Block Conpany George Stratton Asbestos Information Association Dob J. ?i* (Guest) Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Materials (TriF.:) Robert Join (Guest) Legal Coieacl Robert ? Gormazv Counsel .Friction Materials Standards Institute Edward TM Drislane, Secretary Mr. Carrigan, President, called the meeting to order et 1:3G ?M* June 17, 1931. As the first order of business, Mr. Carri?an called for e roll cell. 'iir.utes of Che Annual Membership Meeting -7- Juae 17-15, 1981 three-fourths of the 'leadership of che Institute to elect a net; 'lecher. - *. . J. ; . . ~9ti. At the Board of Directors oeeting preceding the Membership rteetia?, the Board had recommended that the Constitution be amended to permit .the affirmative; voces of a simple majority of che Members casein*? ballots be required to elect a new Meraber. As any such amendment was suhlect-to ratification;by the lumber-: ship, the.Board had recoTrended this change, subject to review by the "ember----- ship at this meeting. Some '.1embers stated that this was not sufficient support; to elect a new * leaner. A suggestion was nade that a Member casein a negative.' vote on an application for Membership be asked to support the voce with reasons for the vote. It was then suggested chat input of this nature mi^ht be helpful' if presented before the '.leadership voted on an application. A suggestion was made that the Institute advise the Membership on the filing of an application for 'leadership, and that comments on the qualifications of the applicant could be sought at the tine forlater consideration of the Board and the Meobership; It was reconnended that this subject be returned :to the Board of Directors for ' further consideration. At the subsequent Board meeting,'it-was resolved that the affirmative votes of two thirds of the'Aetlve "embers casting ballots within 3G days of the nailin* of ballots would be required to elect a nr* '?eober. Ballots will be sent to the Membership for ratification of this proposed atrendrent of the Constitution. HEALTH AIO ETVPAr X?TA1 AfTAZSS COHMITTSE '.lr. J. t-T. Armstrong, Chairman of the Health and Environmental Affairs Committee presented his committee report. * liefer to BCH1BIT 9. Mr. Armstrong addressed the items referred to the Committee at the 1980-Meetings. These had to do with the approaches to assist mesbers who were having difficulties with health and environemental regulations. He covered'steps the Institute had taken to advise on the outside help that is available, and noted the scries of lnforaaclon bulletins that were sent to the lieobership on ZPA matters, hazardous waste disposal, and the like. tir. Armstrong then discussed the possible exchange of Information on citations froo regulatory authorities and the corrective action involved. A questionnaire had been sent to the Membership relating to questions in this area. Mr. Armstrong then reviewed Initiatives from the EPA's Office of Toxic Substances, and the coeaests che Institute sent the EPA as concarss &A proposals on recordheaping and reporting to thee agency. 91s report covered what appeared to be a new "spirit of cooperation" berween E?A and Industry, and the new liaison between the SPA rulemakers and representatives from Industry. *!r. Armstrong's report concluded with comments on 3S3A, and the Indication that there is a temporary hold on asbestos regulations that could affect the friction materials industry. After delivering his report, the Chairman commented that he had requested comments or Input from Members who were having specific problems, but Chet consents or input were not received. After the SPA had made broad proposals on recordkeeoin and reports for the asbestos products Industry, comments were solicited from the Membership but none ware received. The consents sent to SPA were * those of the Committee only. A questionnaire had been sene to the tSenbershlp on artas where Minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting -3- June 17-12, 1031 the Comlccee ralr.hc assist-the Members, but only six questionnaires were returned. 'Ir. Armstrong stated that be felt the Committee had responded to what he felt were the needs of the Members, but that there was little input from the Merbership when the Cormittee solicited input^---* . *: - ----r In response to a question concerning asbestos as a hazardous waste, the Chair man stated that asbestos had been temporarily removed from the RCRA definitions of hazardous waste because it is controlled by'the national omissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HES3AFS). There are indications that asbestos will continue to be controlled by MISHAPS rather than by T.CSA. The Research Triangle Institute is studying this question under a contract from the SPA. Comments were made concerning asbestos dust counts and other observations on asbestos emissions. It was stated'that it would probably be In the best in terests of the manufacturer that if sampling tests have'bsen made which show-' that asbestos, cornts are within regulatory limits, it would be in that nanu-' facturer's best interests to maintain those records. It may be advantageous to have documentation proving that sampling has been done, and that the tests showed compliance with regulations. - .. . . r. * Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was: RESOLV3: To accept the report of the Health and Environmental Affairs Committee as written. FEDEPwATIQfl OP SU30PSA3 MAltUFACTORSRS OP FRICTIOtt MATERIALS (FEMJM) Ur. Carrigan introduced Mr. Robert Join, Secretary of the Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Matsrials (FZMFt), of Paris, France. - Mr. Join was ashed to update the Henbership on activities In Europe. Mr. Join indicated that there continue to be two main areas of concern in Europe: (1) The approval of replacement brake linings for.European vehicles where-' different from the original equipment linings, and (2) tbs asbestos health questions in the European Economic Community. Mr. Join indicated that there are ten European countries in the Comunlty, but Che Commission cannot pass Isos, it can only write directives, and then it is up to the member country to put this directive into affect. The Conslsslon recently drafted a directive on the protection of workers from exposure to asbestos. * ilr. Join indicated chat this most recast directive was most negative to asbestos > and while this is a draft directive at this time, a statement vas made in that draft *to the effect :that the truly safe approach would be to baa asbestos. As regards exposure to asbestos from friction materials, it was reeonsended in the draft that asbestos use be stooped unless one could, prove that the wqrk environment was totally fret from esbastoa using electron microscopy. As electron microscopy could detect minute amounts of very fine asbestos, this is a most strlet interpretation of an asbestos-frae environment. It was stated that European coiatrles are, of course, permitted to promulgate laws and regulations more severe than those proposed by the Cosslsslon, end this, is now the case in Denmark. .. In addition, Mr. Join indicated other Coomlselon recommendations, such as 0.25 fiber crocldollte and 1.0 fiber chrysotlle Units for asbestos exposure, additional medical survelllanca rules, and questions as,to whether, garage workers MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE rairnnN MATERIALS STANDARDS I NSTUTLfTE. I NT. Wednesday and Thursday, *Ajne 17 and 18, 1981 at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia ^ ,v?i>RERS PRESET Abex Corporation Bendix Corporation Brassbestos Manufacturing Corporation Carlisle Corporation Certified Brakes, A Lear-Sieglar Company Delco-Moraine Division Guardi an^rporat ion Nuturn Corporation P. T. Brake Lining Company, Inc. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Reddaway Manufacturing Company, Ine. Thiokol Chemical Corporation Vginia Friction Products . K. Wellman Corporation Wheeling Brake Block Mfg. Co., inc. OTHERS PRESENT Abex Corporation Bendix Corporation Certified Brakes, A Lear Siegler Company Deleo-Moraina Division P. T. Brake Lining Coeeany \ Reddaway Manufacturing Company, Inc. Wheeling Brake Block Company Asbestos Information Association Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Materials (FEMFM) Legal Counsel Friction Materials Standards Institute REPRESENTATIVES. Robert E. Nelson Francis E. Messier William Simon, Treasurer William E. Harris, Jr. Robert J. Anderson Donald L. Emrick Norman Morse Robert H. Nelson Stuart Comins Divid c. Cunningham John M. Moore John P. Gallagher Frederick L. Carreras Gordon A. Carrigan, President Lee Burgess Philip H. Grim, Jr, James W. Armstrong Thomas Hernon Robert Mighton Fred Yost Adrian Comins Sidney Comins Steve Doyle Ben Kublin F. William Barton George Stratton Bob J. Pigg (Guest) Robert Join (Guest) Robert P. Gorman, Counsel Edward W. Drisiana, Secratary Carrigan, President, called the meeting to order et 1:30 PM, June 17, 1981 As the first order of business, Ur. Carrigan called for a roll call. .-.utes of the Annual Meeting .7- >^jne `T-tS, 193* It'was recommended that this subject be returned to the Board of Directors for fu.Iher consideration. At the subsequent Board meeting, it was resolved that the affirmative votes of two thirds of the Active Members casting ballots within 30 days of the mailing of ballots would be required to elect a new Member. Ba'.'.ots will be sent to the Membership for ratification of this proposed amendnent of the Constitution. HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFrAfRS COMMITTEE Mr. J. W. Armstrong, Chairman of the Health and Environmental Affairs Committee presented his committee report. Refer to EXHIBIT 9. Mr. Armstrong addressed the items referred to the Committee at the 193C Meetings. These had to do with the approaches to assist members who were having difficulties with health and environmental regulations. He covered steps the Institute had taken to* advise on the outside help that is available, and noted the series of information bulletins that were sent to the Membership on EPA matters, hazardous waste disposal, and the like. Mr. Armstrong then discussed the possible exchange of information on citations from regulatory authorities and the corrective action involved. A questionnaire had been sent to-the Membership relating to questions in this^area. Mr. Armstrong then reviewed initiatives from the EPA's Office of Toxic Substances, and the comments the Institute sent the ERA as concerns EPA proposals on record* keeping and reporting to that agency. His report covered what appeared to be a new "spirit of cooperation" between EPA and industry, and the new liaison between the EPA rulemakers and resresentativcs from industry. .Mr. Armstrong's reoort concluded with comments on OSHA, and the indication that there is a temoorary hold on asbestos regulatbns that could affect the friction materials industry. After delivering his report, the Chairman commented that he had requested comments or input from Members who were having specific problems, ,but that comments or input were not received. After the EPA had made broad proposals on recordkeeping and reports for the asbestos produets industry, comments were solicited from the Membership but none were received. The comments sent to EPA were those of the Committee only. A questionnaire had been sent to the Membership on ereas where the Committee might assist the Members, but only six questionnaires were returned. Mr. Armstrong stated that he felt the Committee had responded to what he felt were the needs of the Members, but that there was little input from the Membership when the Committee solicited input. In response to a question concerning asbestos as a hazardous waste, the Chairman stated that asbestos had been temporarily removed from the RCRA definitions of hazardous waste because it is controlled by the Nstional Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS). There are indications that asbestos will continue to be controlled by NESHAPS rather than by RCRA. The Research Triangle Institute is studying this qusstion under a contract from the EPA. a Comments were made concerning asbestos dust eounts and other observations on asbestos emissions. lt-was~stafed''lhat"it-would'probablybe~irwthe best-interests '-t he-menu facturer--that-i f--sampl i ng-test s-have-been-mede-whi eh-showthatrasbesto a wOunie-ere-within-regulatory-Hmita,~it''would*-bej*in-that-mamjfaeturer,s best interests-to-meintain-those-records.- It may be advantageous to have documentation proving ( that sampling has been done, and that the lasts showed compliance with regulations. N/ i