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RESEARCH AND TEST DEPARTMENT AMERICAN RAILROADS PUtLDf/G 1920 L STREET. NAY.. WASHING TON. D.C. 7Pn7'c * c crnnc w, Y/ILUAMJ. HARRIS. JR. Vice President cc: Mr G. Cabbie -V.'est Mr E. Brennena'n -V. Novembc r 12 1971 W. ii Graham Mr, F. Lr. Pujvdsack, Vice President Research and Development Research k Fnginecring Center Johns-Man v ill e Box 159 Manville, New Jersey OSS35 - \ ; u, * rn Dear Mr. Pundsack: ^ It was very kLnd of you to write to me sending such helpful information on the results oi wear tests on COBRA Brake Shoes, Your studies clearly indicate the very small fraction o: material which is generated as a result o: the tests and also the even smaller fraction of the material which remains as recog nizable chrysotdle fiber in the wear dust, I am very much hoping that we can lay this matter to rest, but there are still clouds on the horizon concerning asbestos which we shall be observing with the greatest care. If any further developments occur that you believe warrant . our attention, please write to me; and I shall do the same. Again, I am deeply appreciative of the effort that you have expended in responding to my concerns on. this subject. I sincerely hope that these efforts will allow us to be fully responsive should the need arise. Sincerelv vours . cc: R, Byrne, AAR R. R. Manior. , AAR J . A. R i s c n d a 1 y/sx?r id on WtSflNCMO'JSe AIR BRAKC O'vision 5991 PEACH TREE BO . n.E.. P.O. 60x 8Q3Cs. ChamQlEE. Ga. 303AI May 22, IS 72 Mr. V/. M. h'arriscn, Jr. Chief Environmental Engineer Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company 500 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Dear Mr. Harrison: During recent conversation you indicated that it would be helpful to have on file information pertaining to asbestos emissions from COBRA Brake Shoes. Enclosed are copies of corresoonder.ee between our company and the Association of American Railroads covering investi that have been made in this area. This material may be us you deem necessary. Please let us know if any additional information should be re: Very truly yours rb . Frank Hylton (J eoresentative CC: Mr. J. w, Hawthorne Asst. Vice Presider. y/ yr fz* xxxxxxxxxxxxfc&xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Peachtree Road, h' E;#V--P, C Box. 80306 Atlanta, Georgia .30341 hay 22 ,. 1972 Mr, Williara -J. Harris, Jr, i;.Vice...President. . '-Association of American Railroads Research Test Department -American Railroads Building 1220 L Street, M. W. Washington, D, C. 20036 : ,- Dear Mr,:Harris: During recent conversation you indicated that it woul3 be helpful to have on file information pertaining to asbestos emissions from COBRA Brake Shoes, Enclosed are copies of correspondence between our .company and the Association of American Railroads covering investigations, that have been made in this area. This material may be used as ` you deem necessary, . .^ . Please ..let us know'if any .additional information ' should .be required r.''; * Veryitruly yours, .WFHirb' Enel W, Frank Hylton Representative CCMr..-J, W Hawthorne V/zr 73