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THE CK>;C.47&<>.E AWD OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY July 21, 1972 C A 0 RY / 8 & 0 R" Huntinpon. Y/. Va. 257'.: `JUL2 41972 ENGINEER ESVTRONMEtfTAL CONTRC- Mr. J. J. i>/yer: I am sure you are aware of the renewed agitation concerning the hazards of'occupational exposure to asbestos. The .National Institute for Occupational Safety A Health in Rockville, Md. nas published a report and is building a case for stronger restrictions than are in the OSH Act of 1970 {see page 10506 of Federal Register of May 29, 1971 , copy of which you sent me). Do we know where the railroads would be hurt by reduction cf asbestos dust tolerance limits? In the past, our concern has centered on composition braking material. Oo we have problems of occasional asbestos dust at car cleaning tracks or elsewhere? HNlrgjc H. N. Laden V. ieFV)*Vf