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UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION39 Old Ridgeburv Road Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Services fA Danbury, CT 06817-0001 & .J f LOG. 511 SUBJECT: Recommended C & P Program - Asbestos Containing Materials The task group recommendation to phase out the use of asbestos containing materials in C & P locations, transmitted to me on October 14, 1986, is accepted. You should proceed to revise the appropriate engineering standards. BGP/pmc Attachment B. 6. Perry UCC 0012732 * UNION * * CARBIDE * ** ** ** * INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology Services Post Office Box 8361 Central Engineering Building 2000 Technical Center South Charleston, WV 25303 October 14, 1986 TO: Mr. B. 6. Perry COPY TO: Mr. P. 0. Franson Or. P. R. Kavasmaneck Mr. W. G. Lilly, Jr. Mr. C. C. Neely Mr. S. W. Turlcchi ofSUBJECT: Recommended C8J> Program - Phase-Out Use Asbestos-Containing Materials in Workplace Bob: RECEIVED r 231906 S, W. IURICCHI RECEIVED OCT 2d 1986 B. G. PERRJ In July of this year, you requested on behalf of the Manufacturing Council that a Task Group be assembled to evaluate the Implications for Chemicals and Plastics of continued use of asbestos-containing materials In the workplace. You should be aware that asbestos-containing insulation materials were prohibited for new construction and for replacements beginning in 1976. The Task Group, headed by Mr. C. C. Neely, Corporate fellow - Engineering Mechanics, was comprised of the following individuals and areas of expertise. L. E. Calvert S. W. Clark G. B. Elder R. W. Engle Maintenance Health/Safety Corrosion-Materials Valve and Piping Technology The Task Group has surveyed current and projected Industry practices with regard to the use of asbestos-containing materials and has evaluated current government regulations and made judgements with regard to future regulations which could impact on the use of and cost of use of asbestos-containing materials. Additionally, the Group evaluated the availability and cost effectiveness of substitute materials. UCC 0012733 Hr. B. 6. Perry Page 2 October 15, 1986 Based on available evidence that airborne asbestos In the occupational workplace has proven to be a carcinogen and that cost effective alternative materials are available, or can be developed with relative ease, the Team has recommended that C&P continue to phase out the use of asbestoscontaining materials with no purchase or Installation of asbestos-containing materials, without a formal variance, after January 1, 1989. Asbestoscontaining materials that are In use and retain their structural and functional Integrity need be replaced only If this Integrity Is compromised, or when normal maintenance occurs. Other recommendations are contained In the attached draft of the CfcP Recommended Program. I want to thank the Task 6roup for their efforts In this study and for their breadth of judgement as reflected In the recommendation. Please let me know of further work you require, or of any questions you may have. JES:he Attachment 4701Y UCC 0012734