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FILE NAME Manville JMA DATE 1957-1966 DOC JMA321 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Meeting Minutes - Quebec Asbestos Mining Association Minutes oe pe, Nang a = ore PEI Ti N Mara,ter na ww earare sevpeer? oo 7S Oey arta teense Pre | ey w2- c Thetford Mineral Certificates The enlargement at the In- dustrial Clinic has been completed and emanations are rre= ceeding according to plan d Mine Rescue - Stations The station building building at Thetford has been completed the equipment delivered and the local personnel crews trained The question of training the from Gaap^'Copper Mines will have to be settled after the conclusion of the striku there : e Merit Rating - Nothing new to report The main rete for 1956 was 5-00 the nirimms 0.25 and the provisional rate for f | Meinture Foundation - It was suggested that the association should establish closer liaison at the medical level with the McIntyre Foundation with respect to their amouncements pertain- ing to pneumoconiosis In the absence of such liaison it would appear likely that their statements of either a general or a specific nature dealing with pneumoconiosis sight be misconstrued and injustly affect the objections of the association Regular exchange of information would obviate this difficulty 3. KINE TAXATION a Bill 44 - Amendment to the Quebec Corporation Tax lot < Mr. Penhele confirmed that although the regulations under th Act had yet to be published the Comtreller of Provincial Revenus had casured him that tamble income would be computed in accordance with prevailing rules for the Federal Income Tax Act If this is to be the case it will require changes in the provisions for depreciation and depletion allamnoes to which Hr Shink agreed Es also agreed that 100 of the duties payable .. under the Quebec Kining Act would be allowed as a deduction from taxable income which again differs from the Federal ragu- lations Exploration expenses will be allowed and income from new ones will be 83 from tax in the sane minner as provided for under Section 83 5 of the Income Tax Agt b Sales Ta-x It was Relotchaa t t Rei loco atn ios ns Limiht ad e bedm Protv he i fuln l %cPi rova incil al Inic andi Schp oola Sal les Taxes on its purchases instead of 27 of the tax exigible as . normally applies to the taxable purchases of mining companies The Department apparently ruled that this conces wos uli d o onn ly appltyo subsidiary companies which carry out the normal operations of the parent mining expany Steps are being taken to appeal this ruling to the Comptroller of Provincial Reveman ' en Ran a Na aira Ae SP Waal oeBRN Senn cometary eet : come . , . ee FE > 4. TRANSPORTATION a The American railroads have revived the question of establishing a higher rate on asbestas erre ani spinning fibre although they have alreedy been cafected on this point before the I.C.C. The Official Classification Committee of the Railroads held hearings earlier this month on the subject and this Association was represented together with most of the major asbestos conzuMOTI in the United States Strong protests against this proposal were lodged and it is besed wall prove a sufficient deterrent to publication of such new razes which would if published taking Charlotte N.C. as a destination for example meen in- creases from 13.20 a ton on crude on ICL lots to 4.40 a to on carloads of spinning fibre A decision from the Railroads on this matter is not likely before September if publiabad these rates will be protested to the I.C.C. would then be sus pended and presumably become the subject of another I & S Docket b The fallowing reductions in ocean freight rates have bem os~ . gotiated 1 FAR EAST Penang Singapore & Port Sveltenham : per ton - 2,000 lbs on ; Former Rate New Pr P. Rates N.Pr. .. Groups 3 4 & 5 Groups 6 & 7 85.50 ; A1-75 40.50 36-75 45.50 41.75 Rates for Bangkok - plus 5.50 11 FAR EAST ~% ar Group 3 Groupe & & 5 Calcutta Bombay Karachi Colombe per ton - 2,240 lbs 58.00 . 53 888 45.00 . 13-00 50.00 .00 It was agretehadt wherever possible differoecenantfireaiglh -. ; rates on pressure packed fibre should be established without eee actual measu fir gure es m beie ngn ust ed mo 5. ThereThere was some discussion as to the effect of Aluminum Company strike . and its probable on settlemme emn bet rs labour contracts It was reported that in the United States the indicated pattern of wages increaseincrease is from 5 - % 6. STOCKPILING a Questionnaire on Spinning Pibre for U.S. Goverment Tids prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Mines was appl questionnaire to elicit information from which a decision rently designed from the cri- could be made with respect to removing asbestos tical materials list It was agreed that a Comittee composed of Messrs G.W. Smith and J.A. Marcotte should take up this matter with the appropriate Canadian Government officials with a view to getting their recommendations as to the method of dealing with this matter Stockpiling There is no question stockpiling b Fibres - Mr. Kelleher advised that the GoverSnmpenitnnhaidngauthorised a further expenditure of tuo million dollars for stockpiling Arizona Spiming fibre the U.S. government are apparently in favour of encouraging the development of the asbestos deposit in the Shasta Valley of of California _ fibre at this time 7. PUBLIC RELATION - from report the Association's consultanta vas uiroulated , 8. MOWERSHIP Nothing new 7 9. REVISION OF THE QUEBEC MINING ACT oe been hald Meetings have with the representatives of the Quebec Metal . Mining Association and progress was reported , 10. JOINT PROVINCIAL MINING ASSOCIATION . opportunity meet the The next meeting of the J.P.M.A. J.P.M.A. is scheduled for September 3rd Mestra Lindell and Penhale expect to attend and j iwnilVlarnecporueVsEeTnt the Association This occasion should provide an. to new Federal Minis oftMe inr ss $$. . 11. ORGANIZATHON Q.A.Maka ee In the absence of counsel's approval of the new draft lawn it - . was agreed that they should be adotphteedneiwnoprrgiannciispalteioanndpetnhdaitngtshuech Association should operate under - 4 auproval ] ; - - The next meeting will be held at the call of the chair _ 13. There being no further business the meeting terminated sore rui . ae 7 een ae Teele cael oe eileeSnO OAR 2 OB PO wat oa + ORIEL paper en -- : wee -- t : . 4 EEE TET pee Source > " Source Source sone Jeffrey Jeffrey Jeffrey o - Mine Mine Mine Mine ATEN BT te ee EEE SS mem im eA e MINUTES OF A SPECIAL KEETING OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS MIKING HELD AT CASTLE HARBOUR ASSOCIATION HOTEL BERMUDA ON THURSDAY NOVELBER 18T 1062 pense e Messrs C. B. Burnett F. F. Bodgson 1. C. Campbell M. P. Carson G. F. Jenkins A. S. Johnson Jr D. T. Colton Kg V. Lindell A. B. Cummins Je 4, Kain J. O Eby R. Hackney P. A. Meyer A. L. Penhale N W. Hendry 1. Sabouris @. S. Bottar The President Kr Karl V. Lindell was in the chair Minutes of the special meeting of March 23rd vere adopted . > q Safetz At the Sherbrooke secting of September 10th it mi re~ ommended that the dust engineer consult with on the locations for taking dust counts As Dr. Cartier a result of these discussions it has been determined that it is not _ a question of locations but the method of sampling The midget impinger as used by our Association is not accepe table by some countries and this leads to disagreement disagreement on dust counts wr . : Copies of a C.M.A. brief on accident prevention directed to the Quebec Provincial Government proposing the for mation of a supplied to Superior Safety our directors Council Kembers have previously been of our Association have net with Accident representatives of the Prevention Association Quebec Metal who will not ng endorse the brief or support it in any way It is emphasized that the mines come under safety regulations established by the Department of Natural Resources and we want to maintais j the status quo i meeting has been called to discuss their proposal by the and we C.M.A. for will go on November 6th record as not , , supporting it te ese. Spey EE os et Shee ange pagel : eer eees ere.:Serge 2 pee ME 4 26 OR OOO I rte Pi e 4 . afetz- Cont'd - Fublicity has been given r^'cently through newspaper channels connecting Asbestos with cancer Dr. Cartier is watching developments closely and counsel is asked to consider methods to be initiated by the Association to defend our position if necessary Counsel has been asked to release the results of the 1958 Symposium altho incidence of cancer in asbestos workers in Russia is not available Yorksra's Connensation Nothing new to report . eee, A Fublic Relations Report 1962-2 Associates Ltd. was distributed prepared by Editorial It is recommended that the publication of the Producer be continued and discussion be held with Mr. Knott toward developing a more aggressive progra^- Industrial Relations a Some sexbers have not yet signed labor contracts th delay resulting from job evaluation negotiations Operations at certain mines have been cut back to a five . day week A proposal Conference of the Canada Continental East Bound Freight was distributed This proposal would establish a sliding scale of rates depending on volume The Association stand is that the sliding scale should be on: an association basis and not on individual compazier shipments This will be discussed at a Conference meeting during the week of November 5th Legislation It is proposed prepare a brief on Taxation : seconded and carried that the Association for submission to the Royal Commission e en eet OE 3 ees OE et Gece, ian : EET . a . ~~ ag RT oo pa ne I IIS, onwee ee Oe Mee 0 oy SO +f bay le ~.. Technical This committee sub committees or improvement continues to seet each working continually on of tests two the months with development Bauer McNett has requested permission to bulletin which they issue to customers test method This is granted include in @ the Q.A. It is reported that screens for the Quebec Test kachines presently being supplied are standard This complaint will be referred . supplier Standard not always to the Q.N.N. Q.N.N. laizon One meeting has been held with representatives of the Quebec Metal Mining brief re a Superior Associatios to discuss a proposed Labor Council as referred to earlier . in the minutes ^ further meeting is planned for November at which Public Relations will be discussed as one ites Latest inspector's reports issued on October 24th Number of off grade fibre shipments is increasing steadily To be reviewed at the next regular meeting Research Testing Laboratorz Mr. Pare has prepared an annual operating budget for . the laboratory which calls for the following expenditures Administration 2iaries Operating services Capital expenditures etc. 44,030.00 4,225.00 5.370.00 53,834,00 53,834,00 , On the recommendation of the Committee this budgeits approved It is planned and boped possible to proce88 3 encharges of samples withis a 12 month period Proposed seconded and carried 150.60 p.a. be granted to the effective September 1st 1962 that rate increases of technicians in the lab4 om ~ ot re eet ert ro AAA? 0 wih ia DevnetSE SA RAO AOE NR cris a5, - By em 7 were - Research Testing Laboratory - Cont'd Some of the lab technicians have voiced the desire to take night classes at the physics chemistry etc. University 1." mathematics The director attempted to enroll them on a no charge basis but this was rejected . by University authorities The tuition fee is 200.00 Hoved sedonded and adopted that the Association contribute to successful studenta from 50 to 100 of the fees based on the percentage of , marks achieved At present there are 5 addition being sought technicians employed with - one wren 3 3 ponameere | Copies of a now test by Dr. A. B, Cummins methods progra were distributed It is believed that there might be new business for . fibre in the plastic field It is felt that asbestos | - fibre is not now used due to lack of tensile strength as compared to glass and sisal A tentative appointment has been made by Dr. Cuania for November 14th to discuss with the Watertowa Manufacturing Coy a plastic evaluation program Follow ing such discussion Watertown will submit a progran on- a contract basis .: . It is taken moved seconded and adopted off the short time test 24 that Dr. Collins de boure and hire an additional technician to work on this at the Sherbrooke Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Collins . ; i Dr. Collins has associated with basis indicated that he would like to become the Asbestos industry on a permanent Estimated cost of carrying out various tests as outlises in Dr. Cummins report is Salaries Fellowships Travelling Herty Foundation complete program Initial Estimate - Plastics & Tile Textile 65,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 115,000.00 Oe lesa weilinaty Sed Pe ei ae ot aeiht Te enon agian AAAI WBS ews 8 Sa ^djournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned 3 Lv 4 F J * . 5 . aad ' : Pe eb a My Olas seh e woe * . . : + % a . rt mms emai tee: dete PCat fe t. Amit, iy war. . Peawnre a . . - 4. . 1 eM OR 47 EE v9 Source Source Source Source Jeffrey Jeffrey MINUTES OF THE 89TH MEETING OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION HELD ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14TH 1964 . AT THE ST GEORGE'S CLUB SHERBROOKE P.Q. Present Messrs H.J. Nesse^ J.O. Eby 9.5 Coleman P.A. Keyer . A.L. Penhale. Geo W. Smith I.C. Campbell R.Dodds Hebron F.P. Hodgson C.F. Jenkins R.J. Marrill L.O. Montpetit W.M. Oughtred C.A. Pich^' F.P. Smith C. I. Robinson Sabourin P.-A. Filteau The president meeting of May Mr. M.J. Messel occupied 25th 1964 were adopted the chair Minutes of the Technical Committee The chairman reported that the last meeting of the committee was held in Asbestos on September 22nd He reviewed the work = _ in progreSS , : Lo. a Dyckerhoff Calibrating Standards- Better correlation between results obtained by members and those of the Sherbrooke Laboratory is under study b Oil Absorption - The kerosene retention procedure , is approved in principle c Freeness > A revised procedure to be issued ) Accelerated S.U. Test - Further data being accumulated ) A.C. Silica Mixes - Work should be completed before rermaist the end of the year Sare ayer ne f Sag Cake Test and Plasticity Index - It appears ; that the test has possibilities for the measurement of wet strength 9 Wet Volume - An amended procedure has been accepted - h Modified O.S. Test - Test work completed and data under study - i Sherbrooke Laboratory - There is some laboratory time available for use by committees Requests should be made through the chairman of the Technical Committes - for clearance with the directors j Kew Turner Procedures - & report on the Suter- Webb method will be presented at the next meeting of the Technical Committes This meeting to be held on November 16th next ATI meeting October 8th and 9th The new Fibre Testing Manual was discussed and it was decided that its size would remain the , same as before 8 ^ 11 in separate individual tests bound volume form and also in A digest of the manual will be issued with tests identified by is the next AT meeting numbers February Deadline for approved 10 11 and 12 1965 material , tuni. The chairsan edvised that Mr. Lincoln Research Director of the Turner Fibre Laboratory has developed a maghetic rating equipment at a low price of 200 - He also advised that the Asbestos Cement Products Association Mineral Fibre Products Bureau has changed its name to Uniform Classification and Grading Since last meeting two have been distributed sent to the Sherbrooke shipping test reports by the inspector . been Fifty grade samples have been Laboratory Following explanations given i oommmerents cn mcr Se te ne PaesPc an a oatoe. et ve OY ea -3- ea ey by the chairman of the committee concerning Fr. J. Par^' recent visit to asbestos plants in France it was moved that an amount eee up to 200 be paid by CARA to Mr. Per^' for certain legitimate , travelling expenses Adopted ; me The new wage scale for technicians at the Sherbrooke University ee which was adopted at the special meeting of July 30th will cost ce the Association some 3,150 on a total of 23,600 in salaries me et - The base rate has been increased from 3,600 to 4,200 It was moved and adopted that a prize of 50 be ewarded to one of Par^''s students who is preparing a thesis on asbestos in concrete following submission of the outline of his thesis as accepted by the University rma t ctr Hae emg ere Oe Mr. Par^' may become a member of the A.S.T.R. committee on asbestos fibre but any work there is to be done in the - : laboratory must be approved by the directors The time available vlan + at the Sherbrooke Laboratory following completion of S.U. Test oe for fifth exchange will be devoted to increased work on accel^,r- ttn ones lathe:= ated S.U. Test and the rate of reaction as a harshness test e s Following the receiving of a request from Heribert Hiend of Hagelstadt Germany it was suggested that the General Manager erie write to Fr. manual comes Hiendl and out before suggest that he wait making any inclusion until the in a book ATI he is Nh2 writing on the operation of AC sachines The J.T. Donnell & |. oe Me Company assaying some testing work consultants in Montreal have asked to have done for them on a shipment ? It was -.... : , ted agreed that such test could be made at a specified fee 5 " 10 - 25 and without accepting any responsibility Results to be in records accessible to GAMA The purchase of a Reta . aR Se mattis in ch emer OETA 2, et yur Pove . oe and anh LAReam ON gpa SA iP Jesse BOOS RE hs TS ARE filter for the Sherbrooke Laboratory at a price of 2,000 was proposed and approved An amount of 1,027.was also approved for the changes made for walls doors etc. at the Sherbrooke Lab in order to provide for additional space required Mr. E. Rackhool of the Ottesa Law Firm will submit a report on their recommendations concerning the four patent applications submitted by is doubtful the the Association It other three will seems that the require patent sonic patant applications The brief requesting from Ottawa research assistance in connection with testing and certain applications of asbestos - fibre was reviewed and commented It was moved and adopted that the brief be submitted on October 15th at a meeting with The Minister of Mines and Tehnical Surveys and some of his senior officials as already mutually arranged It was indicated that on this accesion Mr. H. Woodrooffe will submit on behalf _ of his section a list of areas for investigation to supplement the QAMA request te . ww Industrial Relations. The report of the dust control engineer was circulated The chairman reported on his recent visit to the Quebec Work- men's Compensation Commission with Messrs W.H. Souter and P.A. Filteau The group met primarily with the assessora and the treasurer of the Commission to enquire about certain problems and the merit rating system With regards to the merit system the group was told that in addition to the actual cost rate minimum 0.35 maximum 4.50 there is also a mutual rate which is meant to operate upwards or downwards on the total assessment depending whether the group experiences a surplus or a deficit at the end of a given year This explains the recent assessment of 0.20 per 100 salary imposed to all the members because of the experience of last year In the case of permanent partial disebility cases or down during the first three year adjustments can be period and credits made up or debits are charged against individual employers Since December 1963 the ruling in the case of death is the same for P.P.D. compensations as for cases of asbestosis or silicosis no refund is made to the employer when there is a balance left in the capitalized fund but a charge is made to the employer should the capitalized fund be insufficient to take care of the widow and the children if any The commissioners also mentioned certain abuses reporting ry of accidents brought to their attention and they express their intent to discuss in the near future a case where a safety contest might have resulted in the reporting of an accident rene The committee is arranging a wage survey which will cover a wide range of companies It would seem that the Union is not ready to negotiate the next contract at an early date Traffic The chairman reported that no regular meeting had been held with the various shipping conferences However it seems quite likaly that rate increases will take place A Canadian conference has been formed for the Australian Zealand trade ONC Le! eine SS LEE A EAL N OAS F resin h doit AMEE: Re T IE SS NG L Legislation and Taxation The Central paid by the Manager submitted a form to member companies during the report year taxes dues etc. The data to be kept confidential and to be used for the total industry only The information will be collected through Riddell Stead Craham & Hutchison The new Mining Act is expected to come down early at the next session and it might be appropriate then to stress the purchase power that mining industry injects in the economic community We were also advised that the Belanger Commission was expected to meet with officials of Department of Natural Resources to make sure that both are in agreement concerning recommandations to be made to the Provincial Cabinet A copy of the recently proposed Provincial Pension Plan was tabled and its main features explained copy should be sent to each director It was agreed that a ; Public Relations The chairman explained that his committee had discussed the merits of arranging for the publication of Asbestos Producer through the Quebec office versus the Public Relations consultant as is presently being done It was the consensus of opinion that although some saving might be achieved by making this change other factors seem to indicate that it would be best to continue under the present arrangement and that Editas should be asked to reduce their cost During the coming Canedian Ski Chempionship to be held in Thetford in 1965 Editas will provide public relations counsel to PN NL aot we ngs BT TRS MA TARR ce Vemetm Fie trees ie sale hte a Sane as . : : ; ~ PRUa.Fee cme co ce : NET TG . ant tae: Menem ene esTS Raa cme 6 1 CTR Senet Poa) A700 ~ rota! Sen -7- the Thetford Ski Club.having Club.having in mind the promotion of fevorable public relations for the industry It was egreed that the Thetford asbestos mining companies would possibly sponsor a ten minute news broadcest over the facilities of Station CKLD in Thetford Eines three times a week at a cost of approximately 23.00 a week The industry could have access to this medium of communication for specific announcements of its own The chairman to discuss the conditions for this project , with the companies operating in the Thetford area In the case of requests for infereation on the general health of the industry from news sedie its agreed that such could be channeled through the General Manager who will then consult with the on President any statement to be cade It was suggested that copies of the article of the wall Street Journal on the Canadian asbestos industry which appeared in October 9th issue should be sent to each member company It was moved and adopted that an esount of 200 be turned over to the representative of Editas on his way shortly to the United Kingdom to cover certain travelling expenses involved when calling on local asbestos canufacturers for information Ow on the need for export of ram asbestos fibre from Canada oi A model for a GARA crest was submitted it was recommended that tithe certain modifications be made to the design submitted The proposel submitted by Rr George Hunter concerning the taking of aerial photographs of each mining property was put off for decision until next spring ee Oe ae % Eee teins Sr ce re REO de Expo '67 The brochure and decision of Expo the art work officials are completed printing is awaiting A new design for an asbestos industry pavilion hes been prepared by the architect This structure would contain an exhibit descriting the origin of the mineral its extraction and made of asbestos Such an processing the uses and products i and the services of an exhibit would require imagination imagination Prior to pursuing the matter experienced industrial designer any further further it was decided to ask the architect for a cost . estirate of his new design In the meantime the General Manager is t . endeavour to hold an until next meeting to the plot of land reserved on the Expo site coe ot On September 29th a visit the representatives of the of the mining Expo site was organized for industry throughout Canada a 2 * visit the executive director director of the Canadian ; Following the industry a Metal Mining Association indicated that the mining such will not participate in Expo '67 and that it was left to in the individual companies to decide on their participation in spa this event ; a oo we adl aley, General Manager Report wecnathpen:. - the General Manager touched only Because of the heavy egenda . briefly on certain of his activities during the past month A copy of his report is attached . > Also attached is a summary of to the brief submitted to the of the 20th Annual Conference the reply of Honorable Benidickson Government of Canada at the end . ; of the Provincial Ministers of Rines lee x J.  : eet SATE FEE AIP ta arene aN OIE I a PO SOT = ener ' NEW BUSINESS QAMA TreasUTET Accounts EDITAS payable ratified as follows Account for May June July August September 5,350.44 5,350.44 5,350.44 5,350.44 5,350.44 re Visit of Russian Asbestos Mines $ 26,752,226,7502,20 Russia The President 8 review of his recent visit to . Lef gave The group of fou Casian CasianCasian asbestos industry representatives were well received and visited the industrial complex located . - at Asbest in the Ural Mountains The Russian output is estimated at some 1,430,000 metric tons of fibre annually which - is somewhat greater than the Canadian production A new mill Mill No. 6 is almost ready to go into production Two ne deposits are presently being developed One at Kismbi Kazakhastan with a potential annual capacity of 250,000 tons and one in Mangolia with a capacity of 600,000 tons There is however no connection between the Asbest operations Dee and the new projects In general the Soviet asbestos industry appears to be behind in quality control The visitors were shown in their leboratories an electrical method to content and also a device to mensure moisture measure fibre- content It would seem that at present Russia is exporting relativellesya he seen Gate team ate vee . : wits . , er - -10- -10- a , 3 ropes to the European countries however it could at any time increase exports substantially should it be convenient in its economic and political battle with the West Conference on Biological Effects of Asbestos It was pointed out at the ATI meeting in New York that recent publicity on the subject of biological effects of asbestos were somewhat sensational and could have far reaching and damaging effects on not only the asbestos products manufacturers but also directly on the asbestos mining industry It was remarked that such discussions since they refer shoulbde kept strictly on to the cases of disability a medical level only and do not cover all aspects of the industry It was moved and adopted that a contribution be made to the New York Academy of Sciences towards cost involved in sponsoring the above Conference A maximum amount of $ 5,000 is allocated and final recommendation to be made to the President following attendance at the Conference by the Counsel and the General Manager i Te, Next Meeting. Next regular meeting will be held on November 23rd in Quebec City most likely Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned ne wee teas. ee nr re res mene Le ENS: ne tt te ees a MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING MINING ASSOCIATION HELD AT THE OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS JAMAICA HILTON HOTEL OCHO RIOS JAMAICA FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 1965 Present Messrs M.J. Messel M.P. Carson J.R.M.Hutcheson J.R.M.Hutcheson J.O. Eby W. Darrell G.F. Jenkins i K.V. Lindell R. Hebron W.W. Oughtred i P.A. Meyer R.D. Bradfurd R. Hackney N.W. Hendry F.P. Smith 1. Sabourin I.C. Campbell F.P. Hodgson P.-A. Filteau Mr. Messel chaired the meeting Proposed JM Fibre Classification The system was explained and broadly demonstrated as it would work with various customer specifications to how Chart of the suggested AC Fibre Classification is attached If the new catalogue were adopted some of the present standard test procedures would become standard tests It was moved to refer this proposal to the Uniform Classification and Crading Committee for further study and discussion and if found satisfactory to prepare for the directors a formal resolution If the Association agrees to adopt this proposed fibre classification the Quebec Government would be so informed a torte wee -2- Uniform Classification and Grading Committee In line with the discussion of February 4 concerning the recommendation of the chairman of the committee that the Association purchase certain specialized equipment for research work in Ottawa it was moved and seconded that the required equipment a 10,000 value be provided so as to continue work in Ottawa on the development of a dynamic system of evaluating chrysotile Adopted Quebec Institute of Research in Mining Pathology A report was tabled at the meeting reviewing the activities of the committee since it was appointed in November 1964 Pew The report concludes that after discussion with medical ee authorities in Canada and USA the proposed plan should be be launched at once : It is estimated that for the immediate period ahead an amount of 100,000 to provide for salaries of director and clerical staff office space equipment etc. plus a travelling budget of 9,000 to cover visits to other institutes It is hoped will that be required to put this project on its way once started other mining associations and interested industries will join and contribute financially to an eventual annual budget of some 240,000 for the long range program It was moved and seconded that an amount of 109,000 be allocated to the committee to under- take the initial steps required to implement this project Adopted ce mee eM ee ee ea FTN ne eee oe enw ee wee * nel regener -3- Expo '67 Mr. Bruce Davis of Monpar Inc. was on hand to explain the concept proposed for the asbestos industry pavilion The general theme for the pavilion deals with resistance of asbestos to fire and heat It is one that can be portrayed quite dramatically and which naturally drews and holds attention Mr. Davis explained the feasibility of such a display and submitted preliminary costs following his discussion with Expo pavilion planners architects and suppliers It was pointed out that this was a major pro- motion and that that the large expenditure incustry The cost must be prepared to make a is estimated at half a million dollars or more and may be greater than the value received In view of these findings it was moved that the lot originally reserved by CAMA on the site of Expo '67 be en released and that the Expo Corporation be so advised at , a once Adopted ens The president suggested that three special meetings he held each year with tentative plans as to date and location set a year in advance There being no further business the meeting adjourned ASBESTOS CEMENT FIBRE CLASSIFICATION FIBRE 5.U. P.V. 14 McNett 200 McNett Crudy Content Surface Area Filtration 326 4J AT104 F 473 3C4T 47115 4K600 119.8 083328 53.4 2 117.6 083328 44.5 3 116.4 083328 39.1 6 115.6 177 42.6 4 115.0 083328 42.0 (5 111.2 083328 53.7 44 21.9 (4 22.2 (2 28.4 (3 28.8 (4 29.3 (6 30.3 (6 22.0 (1 18.9 (2 16.0 4 13.6 5 17.8 (3 12.9 (6 6310 (3 5890 (4 6420 4265 6100 4265 8200 4265 6520 4265 26 (1 50 (4 55 (5 39 (3 95 (6 31 2 4T4 107.5 71 35.0 (4 28.8 (1 4.4 (4 8440 (3 94 (3 479 4T 105.9 69 37.6 (2 32.7 (2 13.4 2 7680 (2 41 (2 471 N 102.2 66 28.5 5 35.3 (4 2.4 (5 10720 5 277 5 4T10C Re 422 4D 100.0 98.9 65 35.7 3 64 46.6 1 36.0 5 35.2 3 15.6 1 10.2 3 8900 4 8090 (2 137 4 27 1 - 483 4T 92.6 60 27.2 3 36.0 (2 4.8 2 9500 213 .53 (1 4790 4T1 C 90.0 83.2 58 30.6 (2 53 39.9 1 49.1 (3 30.3 (1 3 9.5 3.6 3 9300 213 10660 213 90 (2 190 {3 Snape an a Pe jen. epee em sare ee ee ne eg MINUTES OF THE 92nd MEETING OF THE meres QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION Ow 8 HELD ON MONDAY MARCH 22nd 1965 nn AT THE ST GEORCE'S CLUB SHERBROOKE P.Q. na ee . Present Messrs M.J. Measel J.O. R.S. Eby Coleman K.V. Lindell . A.L. Penhale Geo W. Smith I.C. Campbell R. Hebron F.P. Hodgson J.R.M. Hutcheson G.F. Jenkins L.D. Montpetit W.W. Oughtred F.P. Smith ' P. Wiser Geo Robinson ~ Sabourin R. Sabourin P.-A. Filteau Mr. Fessel occupied the chair 18th 1965 were adopted Minutes of the meeting of January Technical Committee The chairman stated that a meeting of the committee had been held on March 15th noting that Mr. Clansante from the Provincial Department of Natural Resources will from now on represent Dr. Pelletier of the same Department At this meeting test methods under study were reviewed As regards test work on asbestos silica mixes it was hoped as mentioned at the Febru Feabrr uay ry assistance could possibly be provided AS by 4th that some the Sherbrooke Laboratory and J.M. Research Center Committee has been asked by the Uniform Classification and Grading Committed to review the Strength Unit Test Procedure such as ball mill time since maximum strength of Thetford ee eee eg ene emer 6 sy snes tete oe - wee - ee ee 12 fibres is minutes not necessarily developed by A more gentle opening method a milling time of fibre could of sixty also be used It was pointed cut that a strength unit test if and as a proposed standard should be checked continually The chairman brought up the question of expects to retire on May 1st his successor as he Uniform Classification and Grading The committee held two meetings to consider the proposed fibre classification put forth by one company A resolution has been prepared for consideration by all companies which reads as follows " Resolved that the Strength Unit Test as described on pages 85 to 102 of the Manual of Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre - March 1962 - be accepted as an added standard test for the classification of chrysotile asbestos fibre for use in asbestoscement products It being understood that 1. All of the Strength Unit equipment - operated by members of the Cuebec Asbestos Mining Association will be correlated in a manner similatro that used by the Fibre Inspector to correlate the Quebec Standard Testing Machines 2 The Technical Committee will be asked to review the existing above mentioned procedure and modify and clarify when necessary reer pote So ee wee TORO et tree en ae ee ae ween eet + ate tm ma, ewe, RE Te, Meese ee me 13 3 A location for the purpose of referee testing will be established Sherbrooke Reach Reach Testing suggest Laboratory The Uniform Clasification Classification and Grading Committee will continue its work to fino other tests which can be integrated into classification system for chrysctile asbestos fibre used in " asbestos - cement products The chairman reported that at the second meeting of the committee the following points were raised a That all S.U. qtioment be correlated between all company laboratories / this and it was agreed to exchange fibre samples to be shipped to the Sherbrooke Laboratory b That it might be cossible to develop- maximum limits c That it might be advisable to indicate a basic fibre length as well as strength i.e. groups 4,5,6 fibre d Eventually trat the group numbers 4,5,6 only be printed on bags It was pointed out that correlation of 5.U. equipment might take up to three months This correlation however is merely the mechanics in the proposed rathed and not the principle It is not intended to railroad the acceptance of the S.U. Test as a S.U. standard but obviously one cannot unless 5.4 Test is eccented as catalog fibres under a standard Tha eee te eert /4 resolution should the Strength Unit products leave out the word asbestos since Test can be used to advantage in other , The question was asked whether the Sherbrooke Research Testing Laboratory was adequately set up to test exchange samples instead of individual companies doing their own testing This laboratory presently checks and correlates all 0.5 machines and if the Strength Unit Test is adopted as a standard the inspector will have to report S.U. figures for , all companies samples Problems might be encountered at first in classifying fibres presently in stock according to S.U. until the mechanics are ironed out especially if customer wants more than one test specification The rapid test 15 minutes and the accelerated S.U. Test should eliminate these problems The Sherbrooke Laboratory should also eventually supply a standardized cement The chairman reported that the University of Sherbrooke proposes that only 25 instead of 50 be awarded towards the student thesis on asbestos fibre and concrete It was pointed out that the results do not correlate with these of Dr. Collins and that the conclusions do not appear too significant The director of the Sherbrocke Laboratory requests that he may be allowed to carry on this work with a summer student the e request is accepted by the directors e Approval was given to a recent purchase of equipment for the Sherbrooke Laboratory It was also moved and seconded that the Sick Leaves Benefits Plan of the University of Sherbrooke be accepted for the Sherbrooke Laboratory employees as sean ware. Ng eee mee AT ne wet . et wt we, 15 established for all University employees professors for ofof fficers icers Adopted who are neither The chairman of the committee recommended that the hygiene engineer of the Texas and view Association be permitted to new equipment available for travel houston industrial use cost of the trip approximately 400 Adopted It was moved " That the directors approve the new salaries established for the Civil Service Classifi cation Grades 18-21 inclusive insofar as thay apply intendent to the General Mine Rescue SuperMr. Marc Foy and the Thetford Mines Rescue Superintendent Mr. R. Houde Oe grarting an increase of 500 retroactive me -- ote to November 1964. Adopted teeeaes The purchase of an air compressor for the Thetford Mines Rescue ce Station was brought up for discussion and the meeting decided that this piece of equipment was not essential to the operation of the Rescue Station and therefore the proposal was rejected An additional amount of 100 for the Annual Safety Competition budget was approved Discussion was held varicus plants An on the current offer has been standing of made by one negotiations at company for a three contract gene eae cme nem me ce achme ete ee etme ee e ee en on. eee nee we we eet 16 Traffic gene ' A meeting with the United Kingdom Shioping Conference was held erte sre on March 11th Last year shipments of a substantial amount oe of fibre had to be negotiated with outside carriers pointed out the chairman of the committee This year the UK me Conference has agreed to release ten thousand tons to be shipped we by other carriers because of their own incapacity to provide in re cargo space however an increase in rates will be asked Semener It has been learned that the Japanese Importers Association had been negotiating rates for shipments to Japan The kind of service offered however is not known ale The Canadian Exporters Association is about to achieve the project or having an office in Montreal for the River Plate Conference Legislation and Taxation Legislation The chairman of the committee gave a detailed report of the actions and representations made on behalf of the Association to the Government concerning Bills 8 and 9. Following a meeting of the committee held on February 17th to review the new legislation two meetings were held with the staff of the Department of Natural Resources and two meetings with the minister hisself the Honorable Ren^' L^'vesque Based on the temarks of the minister at these meetings it is expected that Bill 9 will be amended to allow sales and marketing expenses as a production expense and also mining roads as an operating expense or depreciable property It is moved that the minutes of the special meeting re Bills 8 and 9 held on February 17th 1965 be adopted Carried en a ee nee Ome ee ae : wat . oe 4 or) ep ette ae e /? Public Relations Mr. Emilien Maheux member of Parliament for Megantic has approached Asbestos Corcoration and Lake Asbestos of Quebec to organize a plant tour for Honorable Ren^' L^'vesque his top staff and the press with the object of getting these people acquainted with the mining industry It is proposed to provide the visitors with all information available on operations employment and safety in the asbestos industry The group is scheduled to visit Thetford Mines area Friday March 26th They plan to go to Koranda on March 27th and thence to Gagnon and Sept on March 28th and 29th Institute of Pathological Research Several meetings of the committee have been held in recent weeks and a trip to the important European industrial medical centers was completed by the corsittee It was reported that the tree main centers visited have a hospital coming somewhat under their supervision this is a very efficient set for epidemiological study since the families of the workers can be examined and taken care of at one place Dr. J.A. Vidal has accepted to direct the proposed institute at a salary of 15,000 per year Agreement is expected to be reached with the University of Montreal whereby the control will stay with our group but the University would have a right of veto through their faculty of medicine It is suggested that proper financial control for the Institute be established as soon as possible A full report on the organization and objectives of the Institute will be prepared and submitted at an early date mnatinweuns Rembeny ne a 18 Quebec Employers Council The promoters of this new organization have insisted on the participation of cur Association on several occasions lately It has been decided that the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association will continue to attend the meetings as an observer Asbestos Products Handbook te Distribution of the brochure has been completed with 1,500 te reee copies going to Expo '67 and 2,500 to Canadian firms of architects and consulting engireets Additional copies will ee be mailed to member companies as requested e t me NEW BUSINESS CIM Annual Meeting The President and General Manager are planning annual CIM meeting in Toronto on March 28th to to attend 31st the On this will be occasion a meeting of the held Sunday March 28th Provincial Mining Associations Accounts payable ratified as follows Editorial Associates Limited EDITAS EDITAS January February Supplementary $ 7,510.94 5,350.44 566.00 13,427.38 Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Maurice Mainguy architect - Expo '67 Pavilion $ 500.00 $ 5,833.00 Statement of fees and disbursements in connection with his services to the Association curing 1964 was submitted by Counsel er Te ee ee ee e e m ee Re wee ae : ee femme we alee me tere 19 American Standards Committee A questionnaire has been received from this committee regarding asbestos fibre used in the manufacture of asbestos products A tentative arswer has been prepared by the Association representative on ASTM copies of which have been circulated to each member for his serusal If member companies wish to submit commentsa composite answer can be elaborated with the help of the of chairman the Uniform Classification and Grading Committee Next Meeting . Next meeting of the Association will be held on May 24th in Quebec City Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned ee et Ait fe ne ee me we me Werte been seed ~ ee . ee | -. a Jeffrey . Jeffrey Jeffrey Jeffrey Mine ce a MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION HELD ON TUESDAY JULY 27th 1965 .. AT THE KELTIC LODGE CAPE BRETON ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA Present Messrs M.J. J.O. K.V. J.A. P.A. A.L. Messel Eby Lindell * Main Meyer Perhale R.C. Bradford C.B. Burnett I.C. Campbell M.P. Carson R. Hebron R. Hackney M.W. Hendry The president Mr. J. Messel was in the chair J.R.M. Hutcheson J.F. Jenkins W.W. Oughtred F.P. Smith I. Sabourin P.A. Filteau Minutes of Ocho Rios the special meeting held at the Jamaica on February 4th 1965 Jamaica Hilton were adopted Hotel Technical Committee The chairman Mr. Hebron reported that his committee had continued to hold meetings every other month Mr. George F. Jenkins who has ably guided the its inception has tendered his resignation at His predecessor committee since the 39th meeting of the committee The title of the new fibre testing manual has been revised to read Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre ; the colour of the cover will be green and index to be simplified as much as possible In addition to the testing manual as a whole a digest of the manual and individual copies of the various test procedures will be available eee a meaty heater cS en erm s ene eee ee cev 13 9 Modified Suter Comb Test >> The Technical Committee has adopted this test procedure as recommended by ATI h Fitre Strength Unit Test - A committee was appointed to clarify wording in test procedure An official vote of thanks was moved towards Mr. George F. Jenkins underlining the contribution and guidance provided by the latter in presiding the affairs of the Technical Committee In accepting Mr. Jenkins stressed the cordial assistance he had received from the members of his committee Uniform Classification and Gradino Committes The President of the Association read the letter of resignation of the chairman of the committee Mr. F.P. Hodgson who has recently left his position with Flintkote Mines Limited The President also read a report from the resigning chairman in which the latter indicated that a Instructions have been given to the Fibre Inspector concerning collection and reporting of Group 3 fibres see detailed report attached b Testing of sixth exchange of samples has been st^,rted and results of grojos 4 and 5 have been issued group 6 results to be issued in the near future c Salary adjustments at the Universit^' de Sherbrooke become effective September 1st The resigning chair- ee es a re eS a! LET Om me OF ean Ao ete Se ot, tw . . TL i 7 ewe oe * js technicians and 300 per year for the director it is generally agreed that the director Kr J.J. Far^' has done a good job copy of Universit^' de Sherbrocke salary scale attached d Opinions have been received from M.J. Marcus of Gowling MacTavish Osborne & Henderson patent attorneys in Ottaxa concerning the patentability of the use of asbestos fibre in high aluminous cement and in concrete spun packed oipe also concerning the patertability of sonic separation of chrysotile asbestos fibres from natural impurities These searches have been given to the General Manager for further handling The draft of proposed patent application in the case of sonic separation will be forwarded to the inventor Professor G.A. Collins for verification and commerts Inquiries will also be made as to cost of application The directors proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Hodgson for his excellent work A letter expressing their appreciation to be forwarded by General Manager It was recommended that Mr. Harry Foster be nominated chairman of the Uniform Classification and Grading Committee to succeed es Mr. Hodgson Approved His superiors to discuss the matter fes with Mr. Foster and advise General Manager e m nam ese Ye eR aewnene ni oe Ln cee tebewe Orme Meee te tee ee meee 2 Wee cee 8 . ~ See of ee Om -~ L eerewa ce Lo neces enemies ee cece ~ 5 Industrial Relations Committee The chairman stated that no meeting his committee had been held since the last special meeting The reports of the Dust Control Engineer have been circulated regularly the letter has undertaken experimental work on noise at certain plant locations A letter was received from the workmen's Compensation Board .explaining the increased from changes in merit 52.35 52.35 to 80.50 ratingrating The rate has been Foll sing Foll sing a request from the treasurer Mr. George Robinson subola explanations werz given by the Scard in several letters circulated to members of the Association Although the Ecard Ecard Ecard does not seem to favour the merit rating system it was suggested that the industry shoudl endeavour to maintain the present merit rating system The meeting was advised of the Government's intention to set up in the near future a provincial joint safety committee As to the implementation of the clause in the New Mining Act which provides that the mire inspector may request the presence of a union representative during e- inspection the Government has not been able so far to determine a practical procedure The chairman also pointed out that the implications and complications of the supplemental Pension Plan Bill 52 should be perused carefully and their application kept under close scrutiny JN ne OR some te wot al nah ca 16 Traffic Committee The chaitra briefly reviewed a recent report on restrictive practices released by the Combines Legislation Board in which certain regulations are recommended A copy of this report to be sent to all members - As reported previcusly the River Plate Conference has set up a Canadian office in Montreal a meeting will be held in September to discuss rates In a recent bulletin the National Harbours Board announced an increase from 25 to 50 in top wharfage surcharges effective August 1st 1965 it would seem that one way or another these increases will be passed on to the customers With the adoption of the metric system in Great Britain It was pointed out we should foresee the day when said system will be adopted as the normal shipping basis Legislation and Taxation Committee The chairman pointed out some of the effects of Bill 52 on present pension plans such as As of January , 1966 no changes can be made in present plans before prior approval from Government of Quebec Vesting privileges are accrued to an employee either after the age of 45 years or after ten years of services coe omer ne ey ae TT ' ame naire a a) + oe enw ttt it 17 The Joint Taxation Committee of Quebec Metal Mining Association and Quebec Asbestos Mining Association have held a meeting to draft up a short brief requesting clarification on certain clauses of the Mining Duties Act explanations to be limited to points that can be safely questioned Copies of brief to be circulated in due course Public Relations Committee The need for effective publicity on the question of asbestos and its incidence in lung cancer was discussed It was pointed out that several customers have written to their asbestos fibre suppliers publicity States requesting information of released in recent months neus value to in Canada and counteract United , The chairman of the committee of the Institute of Pathological Research explained that there was rothing newsworthy in the results of the work done at Saranac Lake or any previous work He stated that the report to be submitted by Dr. MacDonald following his epidemiological study of the overall problem might provide an situation in the occasion asbestos fora news industry article on the present Dr. MacDonald is a persona grata here and abroad and with the tacit permission of his superiors could possibly work on this question with beth McGili University and Universit^' de Montr^'al ve btm we me en nee eee Ra aehnmdi ws a At this point at the suggestion of the chairman of the Public Relations Corrittee r L.L. Knott public relations counsel for the Association was invited to present his views on the public image of the industry Mr. Knott commented that presently the political and economical climate in the Province of Quebst requires that industry be on the alert Pressures for nationalism are exerted by young people on political leaders Appeals are made to nationalization as a means to help French Canadians participate in the economy Strikes are numerous and gererally on economie grounds me Fr. Knott suggested to intersify efforts to explain industry ee to peoploef Quebec Short articles could be printed and ecw distributed to all media of information Spot radio releases and possibly one or two minute TV film strips could be spons A sound background fact sheet on esbestos and cancer should be compiled as soon as possible in the face of the present stirring of stories on asbestos as a possible cause of lung cancer A press conference with scientific writors could be convened following the completion of Dr. MacDonald's study assuming that his report All these items pointed a^flll constitute out PR counsel a newsworthy source can be handled within present budget limits 19 NEW BUSINESS CIM Education Committee In a letter to the President of the Association the chairman of the General Committee on Education for CIM Mr. Hindson appealed for financial support towards the continuance of the work of his committee In line with the previous response given two years ago it was moved and adopted that a contribution of 500 be made towards said committee Mines Ministers Conference Following invitation received from Honorable Ren^' L^'vesque it was proposed that at least the President and the General Manager of the Association attend said Conference On this occasion a joint resting of will be held the Provincial Mining Associations Expo '67 The Association has been approached again with the suggestion to sponsor one of the plazas to be erected by the Expo Corporation The Association to submit ideas on how it could effectively be represented in the proposed project It was moved and adopted that the amount of the Association partici- pation in such a plaza shall not exceed 65,000 ot names ase fate envee FE peep te TT 10 Comments on General Elsiness Conditions As regards Fanville in USA the meeting was informed that sales of asbestos friction materials were ahead of last year also by % seles of textile also by % paper ahead 10 pipe 10 flooring 3 up shingles slightly ahead insulations and asbestos sheets flet and corrugated are about at a stand The international asbestos market is not as good as last year particularly in France and Japan In reporting on AS Company the President commented that business was very good especially in copper building materials steel however is giving increased competition In Europe business in France is slowing down and in West Germany is on a plateau which is considered good As to the fibre business there is a slight change in the original fore- cast The management of Asbestos Corporation Limited is a little tiseppointed in the velure of shipments somewhat lower than expectations especially in Japan and West Germany In other ropean countries business is reasonably good business in Englend however is a little lower than last year From long range point of view there is no reason to change forecast of an increasing fibre demand e ee Raye e Paw setem te ce ee wine 24 -_ 11 The Flintkote Mines it was reported is capacity The company is not purchasing operating close to as much fibre as it used to because of strikes However the management is looking forward to the balance of the year with confidence and is optimistic for 1966 The Bell Asbestos Mines shipments are behind last year but expected to catch up by the end of the year The company is experiencing somewhat the same conditions as other companies in Japan France and Mexico In the case of Nicolet Asbestos Mines the interests of which are mostly in the United States business is expanding and is aheed of last year The compeny expects that business will continue to be good next year also Next Special Meeting The next special meeting will be held during the last weak of March 1966 more specifically Thursday March 31st and April 1st and 2nd The General Manager to check on following possible suggested locations Acapulco Porto Rico Guadeloupe . Adjournment There being no further business meeting adjourned we te et Lm pew arco: L vem ere, . Be te tT Agee 2 ete EM ee st Oregon UNIVERSITE D SHERBROOKE SALARY SCALE FOR TECHNICIANS Adopted by the Board of Directors August 14th 1964 B. Sc GRADUATE TECHNICIANS GENERAL SPECIALIZED 4,200 4,400 4,600 . 4,800 5,000 5,200 5,400 . 5,600 - 5,800 6,000 6,200 6,400 6,600 6,800 7,000 GRADUATE TECHNICIAN 5,500 5,900 6,100 6,400 6,700 7,000 7,300 7,600 5,800 6,100 6,400 6,700 7,000 7,300 7,600 7,900 ' In charge of laboratory add 300 to base rate maxiour 7,500 annual raise 300 Un1i,2v00ersity U. niversity experience or the equivalent 200 per Industrial experience 3 years x 200 + 3 years ^ 900 - combined maximum 1,200 year 100 maxicum maximum . Sete eter tate tes ce te Se wmoe re a Se) : > : : seen eee ne nee a ETI mew . it ee wowee OT pe nme HET Lame meee se wee wwe NR ee i Te ee ee ee 12 B. Sc In charge of laboratory add 300 to salary Maximum 300 more University or industrial experience required 300 per year Maximum 1,500 Work 40 hours per week Vacation 3 weeks after 1 year or % of earnings Three years experience at the Universit^' de Sherbrooke Soret are required to be in charge of laboratory This applies to a graduate technician elite erniosu Scale for Professor holding a M.A.Sc. : ts Assistant annual raise 1st 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 year 10 11 12 13 14 . 15 16 17 18 19 20 promoted 6,700 7,500 promoted assistant 7,800 8,100 8,400 8,700 9,000 9,300 Associate Professor 400 Profesor 9,800 9,600 10,200 Max 9,900 10,200 10,600 11,000 10,500 Max 11,400 * 11,800 bad 12,200 12,600 - 13,000 13,300 Max . " * " Full Professor 12,700 13,100 400 13,500 13,900 14,300 14,700 15,000 Max July 27 1965 re ne tome et Lo Fe ee eee ee ee a ard ~~ nat, se I ee Tn Lumen REPORT - UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND GRADING COMMITTEE , Inspector 1 The Inspector's reports for June 21 and July 15 have bean distributed Since 35 of the last meeting the Inspector has collected 63 these samples were sent to Sherbrooke to date samples Instructions have been given to the Inspector concerning the collection and reporting of Group 3 fibre He is to hand open and ooen mechanically where an opener is used by the company all samples and pass his results on to the Laboratory The Laboratory will report his Q.S. test results in addition to their own Problems are foreseen and the mechanics will have to be worked out as they occur Laboratory Testing on the sixth exchange of samples has been started The results of Group 4 and Group 5 have been issued Group 6 results will be issued in the very near future The Inspector has collected some Group 7 samples for shipment to the Laboratory immediately after annual vacation Salary adjus 'ments at the University are effective have made my recommendations the President in . letter September . a separate The Laboratory is closed July 12 to July 26 this year for annual vacation from Since the last meeting we have completed the installation of the Mete filter completed the ordered the tables and benches addition to the Laboratory and for the additional space The - electric powered Gestetner duplication machine was ordered No expenditures not covered by budget have been made 3. Uniform Classificetion and Grading It has not been possible to call a meeting of the committee to consider the resolution prepared by Mr. Sabourin concerning the adoption of the Strength Unit test as a standard test I have Ot peewee twee re me ferm ry 4 ee ey ere ee e pe 12 4. 5 distributed the resolution to all members for their and asked that they come to the meeting prepared to is felt that a vote should be taken consideration vote if it I included two other tests which should be voted on separately if desired I would however recommend that the committee reconvene before a vote of the directors is taken Research Ottawa has continued work with Iodine Absorption as a measure of harshness Their results do not seem to be conclusive They work expect the report to be had been done on length issued shortly Very measurement however little actual this has not been forgotten Patents - Ottawa I have received correspondence from Mr. M.J. Marcus of Cowling McTavish Osborne & Henderson Patent Attorneys in Ottawa forwarding patent searches on Cases 1 2 ? These searches were given to Mr. Filteau who can report on their contents // July 21 1965 me: sernam F.P. Hodgson se gre are te Ngee mer et oT reer eee oa tes te ste Te te ee MINUTES OF THE 95th MEETING OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION HELD ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 29th 1965 AT THE CHATEAU FRONTENAC QUEBEC CITY P. G. Present Messrs M.J. Nessel J.O. Eby R.5 Coleman K.V. Lindell P.A. Meyer Geo W. Smith . I.C. Campbell R. Hebron H. Foster J.A.M. Hutcheson R.J. Merrill D. Poirier F.P. Smith Geo Robinson I. Sabourin P. A. Filteau Mr. Messel presided at the meeting Following a correction to the minutes of the 94th meeting pointing out that under Technical Committee the title Fibre Strength Unit Test on page 2 should read Mckett Test the minutes of said 94th meeting were ad ted Technical Committee The Chairman explained that the meeting of the Technical Committee would be held the following day November 30th This scheduling was unavoidable sirce the meeting is in Ottawa at the invitation of the Mines Branch of the Federal Government Concerning the revised Manual of Test Procedures it was stated that the ATI Committee has encountered several editing delays and that the latest completion date is estimated to be late January or early February 1966 re, nn ee a = ter 12 Uniform Classification and Grading Committee mane Since the last meeting of the Association the Committee met came e twice on November 4th end November 24th The Chairman om reported that in attempting to correlate the S.U. machines mens a study of the S.U. figures obtained by five different pe ae companies on the same fibres indicated that at present ae there was quite a spread on the reported figures In view of these findings it has been suggested that senior company tech- e Le nicians visit various laboratories to help standardize tech- niques In addition future round robins will use standard . cement silica and degree of openness At the request of the Chairman of the Committee Mr. Par^' has been asked to explore mathematical approaches to these variations A request to spend up to 500 for payment of professional fees to mathematicians of the Universit^' de Sherbrooke was authorized by the directors It was agreed that the method of testing should be thoroughly checked first since it may be a question of procedure yet it was pointed cut there are obvious discrepancies It was also suggested that someone in the Manville Research Laboratory familiar with this kind of work could possibly assist the Sherbrooke mathematicians in putting together the preliminary stetistical date A definition of the S.U. Fibre Classification accepted by the subject committee was presented for consideration rn FNM ee ee te oe 13 The classification of asbestos fibres based on fibre strength units is a Grouo 4 fibres are fibres that are within the grouo 4 Cuebec Standard Test classificatiaonnd which have a minimum fibre strength unit of - sixty 65 b Group 5 fibres are fibres that are within the group 5 0.5 Test classification and which have a minimum fibre strength unit of fifty 55 c Group 6 fibres are fibres that are within the group6 O.S. Test classification and which have a minimum fibre strength unit of forty 45 Subdivisions of all groups to be based on increments of five 5 strength units * The oroposed classification was discussed at length It was suggested that the S.U. classification should be indicated on bags used for fibre shipments the matter requires further study It was remarked that the C.S. classification was included in the original proposal merely for freight classification purposes see attached memorandum re freight classifications and new Q.S. Test The S.U. classification is meant customer specifications A double guaranteed to meet specification should be avoided It was submitted that it might be useful Tae ee i) ee eo eee oa senct /4 during the transition period to use both identifications . this would also assist tre inspector with regards to fibres in storage In overseas shipments it has been found that very often the lot number tags are found in the ship hold accordingly it would be preferable to have some sort of marking on the bags It was proposed that the member companies study the proposel tabled by the Uniform Classification and Grading Committee to see how it fits with each company's particular problems and in which way it can be resolved Suggestions from companies should be submitted by their respective representatives at the next meeting of the Technical Committes It was agreed that the Fibre Inspector continue his present procedure but where a fibre was designated as a S.U. grade the The inspector will senda sample to results would be reported along Sherbrooke for with the Q.S. a S.U. Test findings As to the McNett classification correlation of results will be attempted when figures are received from a sufficient number of companies The Chairman of the Committee also referred to the question of procedure regarding drawings of 0.5 Testing Machine sent Mr. Par^' to the African Associated Mines These drawings by had been obtained from the Canadian Government Specification Board in Ottawa and sold at 10 per set In the future such requests should be referred to the General Manager ger caetan may b, Cae we eee ie ae eA Se eS meet er . en Se ie a ee en Hs me, Fe ee cee ee EE ge ** Steyeee 14 during the transition period to use both identifications this would also assist the inspector with regards to fibres in storage In overseas shipments it has been found that very often the lot number tags are found in the ship hold accordingly it would be preferable to have some sort of es te marking on the bags ee It was proposed that the member companies study the proposal tabled by the Uniform Classification and Grading Committee to see how it fits with each company's particular problems and in which way it can be resolved Suggestions from companies should be submitted by their respective representatives at the next meeting of the Technical Committee It was agreed that the Fibre Inspector continue his present procedure but where a fibre was designated as a S.U. grade the inspector will send a sample to Sherbrooke for a 5.U. Test The results would be reported along with the Q.S. findings As to the McNett classification correlation of results will be attempted ahen figures are received from a sufficient number of companies The Cheitman of the Committee also referred to the question of procedure regarding drawings of Q.5 Testing Machine sent by Mr. Par^' to the African Associated Mines These drawings had been obtained from the Canadian Government Specification Board in Ottawa and sold at 10 per set In the future such requests should be referred to the General Manager ee ee ee eee te me ie ere ee OR ee es cee ewe Ane e . 15 A second.letter second.letter from Mr. H. Hiendl of Germany has been received the Chairman of the Committee Committee in which the by authority to include some parts of the Manual former requests of Test Procedures in a book he is about to publish on asbestos cement machines The manual is copyrighted and any reference reference should be acknowledged A proposal was accepted old Uniform Classification and Grading suggesting that the Committee records in the Johnson's Company files be forwarded to the General Manager's office in Quebec City Industrial Relations Committee With reference to the minutes of the Chairman of the Committee moved that previous meeting the a sound meter be purchased at a cost of 1,500 Permanent sampling stations to be established and the dust control engineer would take counts e at time of additional dust help sampling Adopted More information on required to be submitted at next meeting wpetr On a motion duly made and seconded it was resolved that the allocation of costs of the Thetford Mines Rescue Station during 1966 be calculated on the following basis hewn win + OF e a es fe 2 oP. day se TKTK 16 BRAT ES FI Thetford Mines Rescue Station RINE a Building and Equipment Capital cost rent mainteentacn.ce QMMAPA Solbec 59 men 18 REN QAMA 269 men 82 100 328 men (Re _ b Superintendent's Salary CMMAPA South Shore QAMA c . Superintendent's Travel Expenses to Gaspe Solbec and New Calumet to Asbestost QMMAPA QAMA QMMAPA QAMA 393 393 393 men 666622269 men men 60 40 100 100 nil nil - 100 General Superintendent Mine Rescue Training Plan Salary and Travel Expenses OMMAPA QAMA 4,815 men 269 men 5,084 men 95 = % 100 ADOPTED eS e 17 The purchase of additional mine resous equipment was left with the two member companies having underground operations These two companies to contact CMMAPA as to action taken The Committee will hold a meeting on November 30th at which timea representative will be asscinted to meet with the representatives of the Provincial Departments of Labour and Natural Resourcetso discuss the application of Articles 260 and 266 of the New Mining Met The contents of an appropriate recly to the letter from the District Inspector of Wines Mines Branch Australia briefly reviewed by the Chairman of the Committee for were the general acceptance of the meeting Traffic Committee The Chairmen of the Traffic Committee drew attention to the memorandum circulated earlier in the meeting having reference to Quebec Standard Testing procedures and freight rates Copy of memorandum is attached He reported that earlier in the month the Traffic Committee had reached an agreement with the Caradian Continental Eastbound Freight Conference for rates on asbestos for the period 1st January 1966 to 31st March 1967 at an increase of 1.00 per ton % The formation of a Canadian Shiosers Council under the auspices of the Canadian Exporters Association is proceeding bem ee ee we rm as ete te : ee eo e avast she 8 It was reported that there was a danger of a strike of dock workers at Cuebec taking place on or before December 10th and that arrangements were being made to establish a special rail rate from the Thetford Mines area to Three Rivers in the- event that such a strike were to take place A new system for the collection and payment of top wherfage charges levied by the N.H.B. has been adopted on an interia basis for the period ending December 31st 1965. The system does not change the arrangement whereby the shipper is now - responsible for the payment of such charges and it was reported that these additional costs were being passed on to the customer Legislation and Taxation Committee Government bulletins on supplemental pension plens were distributed Public Relations Committee . The Chairman reported that the preparation of proposed TV spots is under way and the material should be ready for next meeting Institute of Pathological Research Committee In his brief review of the recent Antigua occupational study- conference the Chairman stated that some twenty doctors and industrial There were six hygiene experts people from the had attended OAMA and two this meeting typists completing the grouo a a : : * Se sere 19 In order to avoid any control of the discussions by QAMA Dr. Gr^'goire of l'Institut Lavoisier of Montreal presided at the various sessions from the conclusions of the meetings a tentative program was elaborated Any formal program however will be submitted for consideration only after full review of the minutes of the Antigua Conference Copies of these minutes will be distributed to all attendants _ as confidential material for personal use only A first and unaniecus recommendation was the carrying out ce of the epidemiological survey proposed by Dr. #c Donald The consensus of opinion seemed to point out that the QAMA at Ora should take into its hands the ways and means to conduct PN the necessary research instead of doing it through universi- me Aue ties or letting it fall in the hands of the Government As nee ce an example it was recalled that the tobacco industry launched its own orograz and it now knows where it stands Industry is always well advised to look after its own problems It was suggested that the companies come prepared at the next meeting to discuss the epidemiological proposal coples of which were distributed at the Sherbrooke meeting on September 20th 1965. Part of this epidemiological survey would encompass as a prospective study the lengthy and tedious task of reading some 16,000 ray pictures in the files of the estestos companies The suggestion was to retain the services of an outside doctor since it seems te doubtful that Drs Cartier and Grainger could undertake such work on top of their regular assignments ee e MeN O SMe ee see ee ee ee te eee calinan at Tt ee ny rr ee en wo. . . or hee wae oe re ra) ue ce me Te Ce * 10 Expo _ '67 . The announcement of the QAMA participation is scheduled for Monday December 6th at a press conference in the offices of Expo Corporation Messrs Messel Campbell N. Barr John Gossip and Paul Filteau to attend NEW BUSINESS Accounts payable ratified as follows Editorial Associates Limited EDITAS - September 5 350 44 October S 350 44 10 700 88 St. George's Club Christmas Staff Fund 25.00 25.00 ADOPTED Decease of Judge Andr^' Sabourin The Counsel thanked the members of the Association for their kind expressions of consideration and condolences upon the death of his brother Andr^' Next Meeting Next meeting of the Association will be held on January 31st 1966 the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned et 5 wee ry Jo Jo | Jeffrey line : Source Source MINUTES OF THE 96th MEETING OF THE CUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION = HELD ON MONDAY MARCH 7th 19 6 AT THE CHATEAU FRONTENAC QUEBEC CITY P.Q. | os Present Messrs N.J. Ressel J.O. Eby P.A. Rayer W. Oughtred Geo W. Smith I.C. Campbell R.Dodds Hebron W.H. Foster J.R.M. Hutcheson R.J. Merrill | I. Sabourin L.O. Montpetit A.L. Panhale D. Poirier F.P. Smith G. Robinson - P.A. Filteau The sinutes of the 95th meeting of the Association being the first item on the agenda the Chairman Mr. Messel asked for comments if any or a motion of adoption Moved by A.L Penhale and seconded by P.A. Meyer that minutes be adopted Approved Technical Committee . Technica two The Chairman reported that meetings of the . Committee had been held since the last QAMA meeting The committee on oil absorption expects to complete a round- a robin series of test using several liquids with the pene- tration test procedure The fibre strength unit test sub- Sn. committee is continuintgo review the wording of the procedure in operation with the efforts of the Uniform Classification and Crading Committee The work on the filtration of esbestos cement silica mixes is progressing A change in the work of the Technical Committee seems to be evolving said the Chairman and branching into other groups such as ASTM and the Uniform Clasification and Grading Committee It is hoped that ASTM will adopt our test methods instead of something of their own ASTM seems to be receptive _- , The visit of the Committee to Ottawa on November 30th 1965 proved to be informative and of interest to all members who could attend The Department of Mines and Technical Surveys expressed their desire for the asbestos industry to advise thea where they may assist technical work Industrial Relations Committee The last meeting of the Committee was held on February 8th 1966. The greater part of the meeting reported the Chairman amat aie ePaAES". FRET 2% RTS gem ne at -% was spent reviewing safety regulations in mines a list of suggested clarifications and changes was propered and it is planned to discuss the letter at a joint meeting with CRMA we have been advised informally that no change will take placo for the time being in the procedure presently followed by the mine inspector when visiting mine operations No union man will be asked to accompany the inspector since the former is covered neither by the workmen's Compensation Act nor by his own company Group Life and Accident Insurance plan A review of the Merit Rating Plan as per letter received from the Treasurer of the Commission Fr. L.P. Pelletier indicatas a higher provisional rate for 1956 i.g. 2.25 Following charges made for claims in 1965 there has been an increDSE in the deficit totalling 173,141 It is planned to pay fi visit shortly to the offices of the Workmen's Compensation Board and review the whole situation Uniform Classification and Grading Committee The Chairman reported that the fibre inspector had recently . undergone surgery and he possibly would be off for another two or three week as a result the Sherbrooke Laboratory is whe running short of work Inspector the Chairman be tied to the Asbestos Concerning a pay increase for the recommended that his salary scale Corporation plan as it is actually for his will be fringe raised benefits If this is epproved his salary to 645 per month on July 1st 1966 and would coincide with the point salary of e chief tester at Asbestos Corporation Recommendation edopted by Directors The Chairman then asked for the approval of the 1966 budget . for the Sherbrcoke Laboratory in the amount of 57,995 practically the same as in 1965 The 1966 budget includes anticipated salary increases as per University of Sherbrooke plan Adopted . - In view of the leaving of Mr. J.J. Par^' in May next th Chairman had a discussion with the University concerning his replacement Mr. Normandin of the University stated that the new director should be one acceptable to the University University he would not be considered a member of the however staff Mr. Normandin also indicated that the University| would prefer to have more actual research or study carried out by the Association Laboratory It seems that the Association should try to obtain as a director a man with a -5-- could be allowed to take 8. Sc in Chemistry or Physics postgraduate courses at the University was asked to advertise in the Montreal The General Menager Quebec and Sherbrooke for a man with the above qualifications at a newspapers salary range of 6,300 to 10,800 dependinogn qualifications moving expenses to be paid Agreed The SU committee has visited all labs their individual findings have been passed on to the committee chairman who will a subait report within a month possible however to reach agreement on It has not been the SU classification wording An attempt will be made to resolve this at the next meeting of the Uniform Classification wording and Grading Committee - - In corrolating #chatt variations of plus or results minus % it has been found that are produced no matter what . mesh of fibre is measured depending on the split on each it is obvious that such variations _ screen percentagewise could be extremely high in the case of low percentages A letter has been from the received Department requesting of Fines and Technical Surveys a contribution of 3,300 from the Association towards the purchase of a Zeiss particle sizer -60 which the Department would like to develop as a means to measure fibre length and diameter The Chairman said he would like to visit again Ottawa prior to the next special meeting at which time he would make his recommendation the suggestion was accepted Traffic Committee : It was reported that the London Dock situation has improved and that the U.K. Conference were now prepared to accept either laminated or paper bags for normal shipments although the ratio of laminated paper on such shipments and the rates to apply have yet to be negotiated with the Conference at s meeting to be held on March 17th a ee Discussions concerning the level of rates to the River Plate Conference are still under way - Members have received notification from the Canadian Freight - Association that the agreed charge rates from the mines to St. Lawrence River ports for export are to be increased a effective June 1st 1966 as follows 4 cents per 100 pounds on fibre ; 2 e o e a e waste . Z " bad bad shorts -7- It.is intended to have meetings with the Railroad Companies to discuss this - increase A preliminary Council is to organizational mesting be held in Rontreal on of the Canadian Shippers March 16th to which all interested associations engaged in export have been invited to attend The Chairman of the CAMA Traffic Committee is to act as pro tem chairman for this meeting Legislation and Taxation Committee ^ joint meeting with the Tax Committee of the Quebec Metal Mining Association is scheduled for March 17th to discuss . the implications of the B^'langer Commission report and members were invited to attend ov _ | Public Relations Committee nee Relations Relations Committee A report from Public Relations Counsel will be available for the meeting in Puerto Rico Pilot films for TV showing are to be available for the nesting ' at Puerto Rico and the Manager was requested to ask for . 16mm projector and tape recorder to be available there in _ order that members could view these Bement earth Abaglih Sani dageck! int birt, = -B- on the subject of asbestos In view of the continued bad press with respect to the latest release on cancer and in particular by Dr. Selikoff it was agreed that a release covering the activities in this Association's as soon as possible and that the field should be made Association's Public available Relations Counsel be retained to handle the release as soon as it is available It was pointed out that the manufacturers of : asbestos products are counting on the GAMA to issue appropriate statements a Institute of Pathological Research Committee i Counsel for the Association explained that the Antigua Heating of obtaining advice as was convened for the specific purpose a to how to proceed with the proposed Institute of Pathological II was It was generally agreed that QAMA the body to Research ES initiate such a project in Canada the first step being to regt Dr. McDonald After fi launch the epidemiological study by as discussion of the study it was suggested that the scope be BO restricted and qualified its results could be released with- GToy i approval Der out necessarily a university stamping le tet tt olea Pittsburgh of Drs Wright Cleveland Brown eee Recently a meeting Oe Vidal Gr^'goire Guy Messrs K.V. Lindell and Ivan Sabourin was me Bd held to discuss the setting of an organization to be known 88 the Asbestos Health Research A.H.R.C as well as sent TeRR oem wee TS eewe r oo ae ede sane ME, 6 -9- c7 a tentative budget for the first year an After extensive report hy Counsel it was decided to ask subject committee to submit to the QAMA Directors a specific and firm recommendation concarning the first year operating budget inclusive of Dr. McDonald's study The Committee Messrs Lindell and Sabourin was congratulated for having obtained Dr. George Wrighotn the Scientific Committee ~ Expo 167 Contract to be signed as soon as minor deteils are adjusted| The General Manager to inquire into the feasibility of if building a large representative asbestos block from slat sections prepared by the stone cutter of St. G^'rard Wolfs County The rock will come from one of the asbestos mines of Thetford Mines Accounts payable ratified as follows Editorial Associates Limited EDITAS < November December January February 1985 1965 1966 1966 5 350 44 5 390 44 5 350 44 5 350 44 3 21 441 76 . Canadian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy Contribution to Annual Convention Quebec - 900 00 ADOPTED Te)rep reece e Se rere aie ad -10- The Treasurer circulated the unaudited 1965 financial statement of the Association for the information of members A letter has been received from Karsh & McLennan Ltd. inquiring whether or not the Association intended to initiate any change to the pension plan of the General - Manager consistent with the Supplemental Pension Plana Act recently passed by the Provincial Government The matter was left with the Trustees of the plan It was moved that 1.C. Campbell be appointed Trustee to replace W.J. Johnson who is about to retire. Adopted For the sake of prompt discharge of the affairs of the | Association it WAS ~~ RESOLVED That the name of Kr Peter R. Riordon be added to the list of officers who are authorized to sign cheques on behalf of the Association and that the names of Mr. W.J. Johnson and of Fr. C.H. Echaughton be deleted from the list at the time of their retirement n ADOPTED rene y 5 RPRPACEG rag corte ot -11- Election of Officers The Chairman of the Nominating Committee submitted a report which recommended that the same slate of officere and committee chairmen as that of the previous year be nominated . for another term of office The motion was proposed and seconded provided it was in agreement with the appointments of representatives by member companies Adopted President Mr. Messel thanked the members for his The ree election and expressed his appreciation for support of the other officers and committee the continued chairmen NEW BUSINESS' Visit of Red China Delegates The meeting was informed that an inquiry had been received as to the possibility for a Red Chinese Mission to visit : consensus asbestos some of the Quebec mines The of opinion was strongly opposed Western Quebec Regional Exhibition . Western Quebec Regional Exhibition subject subject An invitation has been received from participate in their annual event the theme body to of which is ir 1966 " The Mines -- Bulkwark of Quebec's Economy . -12- of the 1966 Expo is Mr. H.S. B^'rub^' The honorary president and former president of manager of Noranda Mines Metal Mining Association It was suggested that Quebec the General discuss the proposal with PR Counsel Manager Next Special Proposed Summer Meeting dates for next special summer meeting ares , July 27 28 or August 3 4 29 S location Murrey Bay etc. Tentative Next Meeting Next meeting of the Association will be held on May 30th 1966 in Quebec City Adjournment Adjournment . There being no further business the meeting adjourned depts Wi ella ie benefi apr wees MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION HELD ON FRIDAY AUGUST 5th 1966 AT THE JASPER PARK LODGE JASPER ALBERTA Presentt NessTS M.J. Messel J.O. Eby R.S. Coleman K.V. Lindell J.A. Kain P.A. Meyer W.W. Oughtred Ceo W. Smith H.M. Ball Dr. John Beattie ' Jack Berry R.D. Bradford John W. Brown I.C. Campbell M.P. Carson J. Christian - D.T. Colton R. Hebron J.W. Duncan W.H. Foster C.G. Gabrielson R. Hackney N.W. Handry J.R.M.Hutcheson J.R.M.Hutcheson R.J. Merrill A.L. Penhale L. Piuze F.P. Smith W.C.Wansbrough Dr. Geo Wright 1. Sabourin P.A. Filtesu Ar Nessal was in the chair of DAMA Expenses for 1967 Allocation It was moved that allocation of QAMA expenses for 1967 be 5 determined on the new basis suggested by Canadian Manvills . (ne with Cassiar Asbestos Mines contributing an amount of 10,500 * ee towards the health research program Adopted . st potnm Nal Accordingly for 1967 technical research will be allocated on eee pnegitea Laboratory the basis of number of tests performed by Sherbrooke WEMNOR and health research on the basis of sales value mecca een ead 7 a MereaE MSN wiry ETT j mi Ron tcaor pn 4 Ol ' we OM ASIEN eae Ee EE ene EL NNR oe 6 re FRE maser Dust Abatement Committee A study of the air pollutioent the various opereting mines will be assigned to a special committee rether than to the Technical Committee Rembers of the committes to be named at the September meeting Prudentia _ aaa An invitation to the Association to become a member of this public safety organization was tabled The matter to be . reviewed at September meeting after Companies have checked whether or not they already are members Occupational end Environmental Health Committes The President of the Association welcomed our distinguished guests Drs Wright and Beattie and invited the Secrotary . of the Special Committee Mr. Sabourin to open the discussion on the subject * Sabourin reviewed the composition of the Scientific Committee of the Institute and the qualifi- cations of its present members They are - | . Dr. George V. Wright - Cleveland Ohio Dr. M. Cushner - New York City M.Y. Dr. Fernand Gr^'goire - Montreal Quebec Spe