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ffrlCTlftN MATERIALS ST AWE 5 INSTITUTE. INC.. 370 LZXtNCT AVCT, teff Vff*. N. V MINUTES OK VSZtiiG of the r ^U-L -- JL, ASBESTOS STUDY COKWITTES ednesday, September 15, 1971 at 9:00 AM. at the PLA1NTIFFS EXHIBIT WV-06012 INSTITUTE OFFICE, 3?0 UXiNSTON AVEI*, JEW YORK., NSW YC2=K *S?.'3ERS PRESENT E. P. Start J. C. Henning E. H. feierabcnd W. 3. Retite AL G. (fcr ISf. Sparqscn) J, 8. Graham Raybestos-MsnhaUan, t nc. Tireston Tire & Rubber Company World 8estos Division Abex Corporation American Srakeblok Division Johns-ManviUe Corporation ' Environmental Control Systems Division Bendix Corporation 6endix Research. Laborstories Carlisle Corporation Molded Materials Division OTHERS PRESENT Representing the Asbestos Information Association, N.A., were the following; a, finines Secretary of A, I, A, Johns-ManviUe Corporation J. Callaghan Retained by A.J.A. Hill & Knowlton, Inc., Public Relations Counsel Tor the Institute; E. Drislane ' Executive Secretary Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Dr. Stefi, Chairman, called the meeting to order; Dr. Stef! discussed the reasons for forming the Corivnittee and the background for VR'isTirst meeting. tt -ns^s staged that fcecawe-ef ihe-edditt-on of ^ebestcs..as-a target for environmental ists, and the fact that state and federal regulations are being proposed for asbestos control, that it was in the best interest for the varfour esbestos users to be current on proposed regulations. Further, this committee within the Friction Materials Standards institute, Inc., could present the brake lining (and clutch facing) manufacturers * views to both the Asbestos Informal ion Association of North America and to the various regulatory agencies# Another objective of this Committee would be to keep the members of the Institute informed as to the status of regulations concerning asbestos both in-plant and in the general environmeoi, and to advise on the methods of measuring these asbestos eoncentrations in the environment. ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION, N.A. Dr. Stefi discussed the problems that have arisen for asbestos products and asbestos users, where perhaps the best example is local legislation where the spray coating of asbestos in construction has been banned. A group of eight companies m asbestos =*nfng and processing joined to fora the Asbestos Information Association of North teeHca. There are new nine member*. WV-06012 ' Minutes of Meeting Asbestos Studv Cobnut tee -2- Seoiember 15, 1971 Two of the members of the A.l.A. are also members of the f.U.S.I.: RayhestosMantettan, Jnc., and Uchns-Manville Corp. Creation of an-Asbestos Study Committee within the Friction Materials Standards institute wes considered desirable by some of-the A.i.A, members so that a working group in a particular area (brake linings and clutch Facings) could give some input to the A.S.A. For their particular problems. Dr. Stefl discussed briefly two different areas that are of concern; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards and the, proposed Illinois law ihei would prohibit the use of asbestos in brake lining Of vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1975, and sold for use in Illinois. Mr. W. Raines then presented a slide program with an outline of the private and fed* era! agencies who will be involved in environmentat studies and rule making that will affect asbestos.' HlE.W. - Occupational Safety & Health - (the workarea) E.P.A. - Air Pollution (emission - general environment). Wat*I Academy of Sciences (Doctors .study to guide E.P.A.) ' Variety Private aeerrnh Institutes- (Studies based cn Fedrral grants) Mr. Raines then discussed the public's impressions concerning asbestos and A.I.A.'s analysis of these impressions. This discussion was general concerning asbestos, and not aimed at the friction materials business. ILLINOIS POLLUTION CONTRA. BOARD Mr. Callaghan read from a prepared 4 page write-up some background on the Illinois Pollution Control Board - its organization, personnel, financing and operations. Mr. Callaghan distributed copies of this write-up to all committee members. He particularly pointed out that with the Illinois proposed legislation, that this is th9 first time that brake lining as such has come under the legislative spotlight in the movements for asbestos particulate control. LITERATURE CONCERNING ASBESTOS Dr. Stefl discussed and distributed literature compiled by Mr. Callaghan concerning asbestos in brake lining: Author Publication Bentley, H. L. "Control of the Use of Asbestos - Containing Friction Materials." Hatch, D. "Possible Alternatives to Asbestos as a Friction Material.'" Hickish, D. Knight, K. L. "Exposure to Asbestos During Brake Mainienance." Knight, K. L. Hickish, D. E. "Invesiigat ions into Alternative Forms of Control for Dust Generated During the Cleaning of Brake Assemblies and Drums-" Lee, G.,L. "Removing Dusts from Brake Assemblies During Vehicle Servic ing - Alternative Cleaning Methods." Lynch, J. R. "Brake Lining Decomposition Products." Minutes of Meeting testes Study Co^mHeg ttjthor -2Pub1 teaticn September 15, 1971 Poach, S. A. "Hygiene Standards for Asbestos." Slither, tf. J. ___ ________. "Asbestos and Aabestosis." "National Inventory of Sources and Emissions: Cadmium, Nickel, and Asbestos - 1968. Asbestos, Section Ml," VEHICtlAR TESTS FOR ASBESTOS EMISSIONS Dr. Jacko advised that Sendix Research Laboratories are under contract to the E.P.A. to test and measure asbestos emission from brake linings. Part of the project in cludes emissions from clutch faing3. This is part of a study of non-engine vehicle emissions - primarily rubber from tires and particulates (primarily asbestos) from brake linings. Bendix is working with Dr. Somers of the E.P.A. in Ann Arbor. It is planned to make a draft report on this work in April 1972, with a final report due in June 1972. AragsTQQ mmoping FRocgptUFS In order for brake lining (and clutch facing) manufacturer's, to be able to measure the asbestos concentration in the environment, Mr. Reitze will Save some data pre pared on monitoring equipment and techniques. This will be distributed to the gen eral membership. function of asbestos study committee It was stated that the committee was of value to the friction materiel industry if for no other reason than it could gather and disseminate to its members information about pending regulations concerning asbestos in the work place (occupational) and in the general environment (particulate emission). Beyond that, it was felt that the Contutiee could, draft comments relative to proposed regulations concerning asbestos and the brake lining industry in defense of reason ableness in the regulations. NAME. POSITION. ADERESS. OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dr. Euffene P. Steft, Administrateve Assistant to President Raybesios-Manhaiiart, Inc. 205 Middle Street Bridgeport, Connecticut 06603. (203) 567-8661 Mr. James C. Henning, Manager, Technical Research World Bestos Company, Division of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company New Castle, Indiana 47362 (317) 529-4790 Mr. Eric H. Feierabend, i Manager of Manufacturing American Srakeblok Division Abex Corporation Winchester, Va. 22601 (703) 662-3671 Minute* gf {/.get jno Asbestos Study Permittee -4 September 15, 1971 ADLESS. Cf COMMITTSe VSKSSRS(Con**.) Mr. William 2. Reitzs, Business Mgr. - Industrial Hygiene Engineer i ng Services Johns-ManvUlo Corpcration Research and Engineering Center ManvUle, N. J. 08835 {201) 722-9000 (Mote: Mr. Reitze is on the way to J-M*s new Hdqtrs. in Denver, Colorado.) Dr. tfiUiem Spurgeon, Manager - Materials and Processes Dept. Sendix Research Laboratories The Bendix Corporation Bendix Center Southfield, Michigan 43075 (313) 352-7630 Mr. dames B. Graham, Jr., Plant Manager Molded Materials Division Carlisle Corporation Rtdgwey. Pa. 15853 (814) 773-3187 Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: To adjourn. Adjourned at 2:00 P. M. E. W. DHslane Executive Secretary