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TO COI . r. eayior O. J. Dickson P. D. Franson P. R. Kavasmaneck J. G. Keeler W. G. Lilly, Jr. B. G. Perry J. E. Sanders S. H. Turlcchl FROM: (C.^C. Neely SUBJECT: Minutes of Task Group Meeting of March 17, 1987 Phaseout Use of Asbestos-Containing Materials In Work Place Chemicals and Plastics Group Following Is an Executive Summary of the action/agreements resulting from the subject meeting. The detailed minutes prepared by the responsible Task Group member -are attached for those who desire additional Information. Executive Summary Vhe "heart" of the C&P Group asbestos-usage phaseout program is the requirement that no asbestos-containing products be purchased after January 1, 1989. Consistent wtth this date, the Task Group agreed last fall when preparing the proposed program that the affected valve, piping, and process vessel Standard Practice documents must be revised to show substitute materials by July 1, 1988, and manpower estimates were made accordingly. However, because of the rapid (and very likely, continuing) reduction of suppliers of asbestos-containing materials due to liability Insurance coverage problems. In combination with the desire of key plant personnel to cease using these materials at an early date, the Task Group UCC 015765 Meeting Minutes 2- - April 6, 1987 A recommends that the responsible CEO skill areas complete the required revisions to the affected Standard Practice documents by September 30, 1987. Action H. N. Baylor R. R. Allen This accelerated schedule will require additional technical assistance In the Piping Technology skill area. Prellmlnar discussions with R. R. Allen and R. W. Engle regarding the possibility of an accelerated schedule were held on March 23, 1987. Arrangements to obtain the needed technical assistance should now be made. Action J. E. Sanders The total CED cost of the accelerated program In 1987 over and above planned and budgeted T&S programs is estimated to be $34,000, much less than our earlier $93,000 estimate which was developed last September on the basis that much more work would be required. Funding for this activity Is needed. Action P. 0. Franson D. J. Dickson The Task Group requests the assistance of the Machinery Technology Group In Identifying *hat actions, if any, are needed to assure that the broadly advertised aramld fiber nonasbestos asbestos gasket substitutes are not used In machinery items (e.g., pumps, compressors) for our process units. One of the major reasons these materials are generally considered unsuitable for gaskets Is because they will not pass fire tests. The perception Is that machinery manufacturers are using these materials without our know ledge and consent. Any costs associated with this request will be In addition to the $34,000 mentioned above. Action J. E. Sanders The Task Group requests advice as to where the now-approved asbestos-usage phaseout program documents will reside. It needs a permanent "home" within the TMS manuals system. S. W. Clark suggested It be Included In Section 8 of the Safety Health-manual - this is the Operation and Maintenance Section. The meeting agenda was based on the duties listed In our recom mended program that are delegated to the Central Engineering Department. These duties are listed below along with a brief summary of the action/ agreements reached: Agenda Number Responslbl11ty Duty and Actlon/Agreement 4.1 S. H. Clark/C&P Industrial Ident1f1cat1on_of Asbestos Hygiene Department Contain ing^mateHais^ C&P (Terry Hanning) Industr1al~Hyg1ene Department estimates completion of Criteria Document 4Q87. No cost to CEO. UCC 015766 Meeting Minutes -3- April 6. 1987 Agenda Number Responsibility Duty and Action/Agreement 4.2 G. B. Elder Replacement of_Asbestos-Containing Insulation_as Rec[ujred_to Maintain Structural_and_Functipnai Integ rity . Re spons1b111ty of"each location; CED-prepared criteria not required. 4.3 S. W. Clark/C&P Industrial Removal,_Modification,_and /or Hygiene Department Disposal_of Asbestos-Containing (Terry Hanning) Materials. Procedures already In place at all locations; no further action required. 4.4.1 G. B. Elder (Materials) Use of_Asbestos-Substitute Gas kets/Packing. Extended use of GRAFOIL", spiral-wound with GRAFOIL" or TEFLON" fillers or reinforced TEFLON" will cover our needs for now. Internal program of testing other non asbestos substitute gasket materials not needed; will rely on test data developed by Materials Technology Institute (we are member) at no additional cost to CEO. A concern was raised regard ing the control of the use of the aramid-reinforced "nonasbestos" asbestos-substitute materials for gaskets in machinery Items (e.g., pumps, compressors, etc.). These materials will not only not pass fire tests but will also perform poorly_as gaskets because of their propensity to cold flow. The perception Is that the vendors are making these substitutes without our knowledge and consent. 4.4.2 R. H. Engle (V&P Specs) 310 b ddviuk 3 (pxiCoy-5 Two-to-three man-months of work is required to revise and Issue valve manual and V&P Specifications. Can accomplish this with In-house staff by original July, 1988, target date; however, will prob ably need technical assistance to meet required September 30, 1987, completion date. Approximate additional cost to CED $20,000. . Jt/fcfc kJ`A- l UCC 015767 Meeting Minutes -4- April 6, 1987 Agenda Number Responsibility Duty and Actlon/Aqreement 4.4:3 C. C. Neely (COP Specs) Modest additional manpower re quired to revise specs; however, printing/distribution cost of unplanned revision of COP Specs In 1987 not Included In T&S budget. Estimated additional cost to CEO: $8,000. 5 C. C. Neely Conduct1ng_on-site_seminars at maior lants_not_requ1red; Key plant personnel do not need to be "sold" on need to quit using asbestos-containing materials in favor of more costly substitutes. They are fed up to here with even more costly monitoring, record keeping,- disposal requirements for asbestos-containing materials, etc.; and hence, are desirous of having Standard Practice documents available to allow them to cease using these materials prior to the mandated January 1, 1989, cutoff date. 6 G. B. Elder <H. G. Clem) Xden11f1 cat1on_of Asbestos-Free Insulation? Hill prepare Location Practices for Inclusion In Insula tion Manual as appropriate by end of third quarter. Estimated cost to CED: $6,000. 6.1 C. C. Neely Next_Meet1ng^ Unless the need for an earlier meeting Is Identified, the next meeting of the Task Group wlll-be heldon August 4< 1987, at the South Charleston Technical Center In Room 3505. All members are requested to mark their calendars accordingly. The detailed minutes are attached for those interested In more complete Information. Respectfully submitted. CCN:at Attachments 43141 C. C. Neely for the Task Group UCC 015768