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ms Joints Jcparfirmti of Jlcolil] IjAMCS E. PAVY, M.O., M.P.H. SOMUlSilONCR Or HEALTH 1. \ 'I, ft. OAtLCS, M.O,, W.R.M, IRCBIOMAL HCOlCAL DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 7 P. o, BOX 2003 TYLER, TEXAS 75701 HAMPTON e.-ROBINSON, U.O.. CM At ARM A ROBERT O. MONCTON. M.O.. VVIICCCt--CCMMAAIl W, KCMNCTH THURMONO. O.O.*.. SECR^ M. L. BARKER JR<> M.O, CHARLES MAX COLE. M. O. MICKtC 6. HOLCOMB. O. O. JOHN M. AMITM JR., . O. JESS WAYNE WEST, R. RM. ROYCC E, WISENOAKER, M. S. ENB. I. November 11, 1971 William M. Johnson, M.O. . Associate Director . Division of Field Studies and Clinical Investigations National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 550 Main Street * Federal Office Bldg., Room 7033 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 * - Dear Dr. Johnson: * We have your letter of November 1, 1971, expressing-concern regarding the open dumping of amosite asbestos waste at the Pittsburg Corning . /poration thermal pipe insulation plant near Tyler. For your information, we are attaching a copy of a report on a visit to this plant by Richard G. Leard from'this office. You will note , the plant is taking bids now to cover this material,; You will also note that the plant is scheduled to close -as of January 1, 1972. If we can assist you at any time, please let us know. " Sincerely yours, . .v Y R. Bailes, M.D., M.P.H. Regional Medical Director JRB:jgh Attachment cc: Mr.. Richard G. Leard, P.E I 8