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& fey 29,1974 Mr. L H. ffeaver Rayoestos-fenhattan, Inc. 123 East Stfeff&l Street Uanheio, Pa. #17545 Subjecti Report of Asbestos Study Consities Chairman Dear tket i earlier talked iih you about a report for the Oja* Vesting. You indicated that you sou2d not be able to attend our <Ajrw feeling. Also, I stated I would give you an outline of actions taken within the institute concernif^ Asbestos durir^ the 1973-74 EY (July 1* 1973dune 3Q, 1974). Enclosed is a Hat of actions during the 1973-74 fiscal year, lieted In date order. J'd very much appreciate a brief Ccmittee Chairnon report as soon as you're able. Jt would be most helpful if 1 could have It by the June 14th meeting. Sincerely, RUCnOIATE8IA4S STAMPS INSTITUTE BkD/ore Enclosure: E. f. Drislane Executive Director WV-06139 o ' s .> -1- ( \ 7/73 Gjestionnaire on Plant Operations Seminar 8/73 Sent to Cownittee Members in format son on pelletizing asbestoscontaining dust. - Sent to Committee Members information concerning Dr. $elikoff*s presentation indicating that the 1976 2-fibers/cc exposure may be too high. Sent to Committee Members data concerning: 0) ?he Lyon, France meeting in 10/72 {2) Asbestos bag opening machinery by Fairmont Engineering. Advisied Membership of Sverdrup and Parcel study for EPA on waste water effluents from friction materiaJs plants. 9/73 10/73 Sent Cofmvittee Members additional articles on asbestos and brake 1 i nines.* Advised Membership of Arthur D. Lit tie study for EPA on economic ifr^act of 1972 Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments. Advised Comnitiee Members of change of address of Asbestos Infor mation Association to Washington, D.C, and that Robert Mereness is the new Executive Director. 11/73 Advised Contnittee Members of results of questionnaire concerning the suggested Plant Operations &estiannai re. 12/73 Advised Membership th&t the suggested Plant Operations Seminar will not be hat'd. (Lack of sufficient interest). Sent Committee Members considerable literature on asbestos as it relates to occupational health. \/lL Sent .Carrmittee Members copy of letter from R. Mereness of Asbestos information Association r-el-ative to -FUS! being listed as an organ ization affiliated with A!A. 5/7L Attended meeting of American Industrial Hygiene Conference relative to papers on asbestos and friction materials.