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page 9 is directed to chemical substances; efa will make decision bv December 1977 whether to propose standards fcr control of "asbestos" emissions from taeonite plants based on current onooincr studies. Revised National Drinking Water Regulations to establish treatment techniques or maximum contaminant Iev2l3 are scheduled for issuance in May 1977. MESA's Federal Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety Advisory Committee has recommended change for current 5?/ml to .fp/mi with probable effective date late 1977. Since public advisory committee proceedings were "open", a public hearing on :;his proposal is not necessary or planned. The newly established Bureau of Mines Metalurgy Research Center, College Parh. Maryland, involved with asbestos particle identification was dismissed. This unit is providing material for ` the H2W-NI2H ongoir.; four-year oral feeding study of animals to investicars .ngestion of asbestos fiber. It was reported that a report on tha petition i.Lad vi-h the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CPSC) by NaturnL Resforces Defense Council, Inc. and the Consumer's Union of the u.s.A., promulgation cf a rule banninc certain asbestos-containing patching compounds is now under review by the CPSC solicitor. .\ia/n,\ submitted comments to CPSC on the matters being investigated. Establishment of the new category of associate ''embership in the Association,provides a means of greater effectiveness in fulfilling the Association's objectives. Directors weea en couraged to make contacts within the industry to advise of the Association's work, promoting membership in either regular or associate category as appropriate. Upon bsing advised of possible membership interest, AIA/NA staff will provide follow up communication. - Other Business The next regular meeting of Directors is scheduled for March 10, 1977, at Stauffer's National Center Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, commencing at 9:00 A.M. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting ua: adjourned at 3:12 P.M. r. h. Mereness Executive Director (Secretary) December 14, 1976 Enclosures RKM.sv 4 J-hiVt M575