Document gEbOqnjYgk9OeRG6J5eznevG9

iS.. .4iU4> -A .a ^, "liinnts? OF TTE ilSETinS of chc -- - - - T7PATfrq Jk^-gOTI&OtUZtllM^JgFATRn. COHHITgg- -- - ' - ^-HeBnemday;' 5anur7-l*r'1981rtl9:30 *~=:'- . 'zvz.'r ax xxvzz-ziscr tcitc -:-vt t---.. ;v.k- iiuo- - . -Sheraton Inn at LaGdardia,: IfihWbrEr-KT5^ .3 : -J.. r ' i.. -j'tr-' ~-i -s 3i^tr3T?r-: si Sr1;.1- L'-r.-'r 11Z.IDHIS PSESEHT r zz\:l a.:: t'/: : u.' Jamas H. Armstrong, Chairman ' ;-i: - - Bendix 'Corporation . V*- as.- 'David~E:-Stone- " - r " Bendix''Corporation - i' ' -'William'E. illlligan - *- -r~-1 ' '" ' Carlisle Corporation : :Georg J7 Sourer -2' ~ *' H; S.- Porter Company " r`V 'John 0. Pearson-- u '" -- Baybestoa-lianhattan/-Inc-r; - *_' Richard H.-Dean----' cr*:- - - --: z 3 lUakdl rChcSLeal*'Corporation -- .s-'i v._ .. . i- 'v'l^iscaatt.- =-"* si f?j ; :~i,,zxr.zzj a-- r..s -rti. - HIEI3EE3 APSEST-"1-.-**-3 3t ns-ai/aAScnsi z. i?arn1r Si-sm:fI . :. .. . ""Ljiliii;: Zl'Z cSce . c scirsnrn" sdr or ctisiXirun r-3-: ri ChArlaa H. Barcherding Bussell L. Amor OTEEBS P2ESEHT ' ` r -- - i;` -------.. . p Abex Corporation ,?'r** Hutura Corporation . z" it octroi jOLii; r- tc. .vr.* ' ; ! ; -rs r rtsirirsiT1' L-;'*!.* r*. rZl'iZ'.-.i :T.3 er Cl*' * . - JohnC. Dleffenderfer ' *' --.r legal71Counsel : Edward'U. Drislana- *'"r ----- --PriCtioh'Uateriils Standards Tnstituta ^ --. n ' M m to,..' . .. ^ .4 .* ' The meeting was nailed to order bjr the Chairman,'itr. Armstrong, at 9:3011!. . ' inauTSs op FamoPS-iiEEiiag- v-n> " -r %. ' W The ainntes of the meeting held October 251 1979 had been, distributed' to* the Comittee. These minutes were reviewed end s motion was made for ' their acceptencdi?*.' *' ' ' " v-o-r- -; r:. ' ` * ~Zi-. .. ; tr z L.'zz r.',-r' '.z'r.. zi'.' . -`Upon motion duly aedei -eAconded end unanimously -passed, it was: . ... . V - .. ,c-^ - - r. UNSOLVED: To accept the minutes of the October 25;'-1979 meeting ae written. * . T* , " * , - * ** * "' FMSI-0352 The Chairmen asked.the Secretary concerning-Peje 5 of those minutes, as* T-regards gathering information from Members on- health- snd/or epideniolbgieel" `data that had been^gatheredbyllembers. ' The"Secretary advised that thix- -subject Mie discussed 'at the Board of Directors meeting bald on'Deceaber-A'; '1979-'. ' Uhile `a^py of ftbe minutes oiE the Board meeting were not available,' the'Secretary*'Indicated that&lle the Board discussed this subject.- the *took-no action bn it.; - * - * -- * '' . igaBERsnip op cttir . . * -- *.*. * ^ p.?MSI* OCil ' v*/ * *'* * Because of changes in the -meoberefalp -of this Coemittee- nt -several member companies, the full Coanittaa was not organi-zed until Woveiuber 1980.- Both .!r. Borchaidiag and Ur. Armsr.' vho could -not attend thid meeting, indicated T  -fl. E. A. CCKIITTSS --4 - Januiry in 9 * 3C . ease they visaed to be active - on the -Committee, but could not attend - because of earlier conflicts'^ "-l "" OVEHttZH OF .HJEPOS2 AiE) FP'XTIOH-OF IS-iBSKSSIP-IU DKTIT0T2 12r. Armstrong, Chalnsan, ^stated tbat:l^-Dpuld b^jjrortbublle If the Secretary could give Coonittee iieooers sons background *on the purpose of the . .. Institute and the.functionVJqf Conalttees in the Institute. He felt that this night be appropriate particularly for members attending a Connie tee seetlng for the first time. -----*-3--r- -- The Secretary advised that^the Institute uas .an .associatlnn-of brake^lining *nA clutch facing jnapufacturara, and was tha successor to the. Brake Llaiag iianufaccurers-Assoclatlon^fELlIh) which was dissolved ln-19M."' The Institute was formed to ^ntinua^ona particular BU'A activity--the gathering -of Zdata. for and gab1icaciqa.of_tarn-Automotive Data Book. This is-the jed covered book-on brakepllajhgs-and jclutch facings, which goes back';to/Uie 19301a When the Institute was formed in 1948, this was essentially its only activity. The Institute adopted a Constitution and By-Laws at that tins which generally limited lea activities to tha gathering of data for publlciftlBfa 6i tbf"~. catalogs. r.iCnrracr&Cr r_:-> ^sifeMdsTot cslrcdD trCicrccroo crusuU rasxA .J Uscad As this ns and Is an association of friction materials msaufacturars, tha Institute could participate in any area that It felt was of^ assistance *to Its ilsmbera, as Ion" as the activity was permitted under tiflr'ZsQCtltuta'4 a* Constitution and By-Lavs,_ -and was of course legal. JhaXOTStitutiqn^and 3y-Laws ..were amended -several' times during the years to/enlarsa the .`.^1,^ Institute's activities. Among the changes were: (1) Gathering data for* brake shoes, and publishing a shoe identification catalog; (2) Gathering and .distributing .seatlstlcs_ on sales of friction materialS-to. the_-aftar^ market;' (3) Presenting an industry-viewpoint to States and the Federal Government on regulations-on brake ^linings and brake systems; (4) Studying and comenting on regulatory" lhittStiveS"i.n~the' occupational and environ*/ ErM-f.l 4-s-J beri tatotiL aii*.- irr*v sr.2 ir j33cn. ' -/ tr// refres a bn- -1 cm c-r_.:.r fc._t.-rr .*oa;sire-c. e.-il These latter areas were entered in response to regulatory:initiatives Sj-/3 affecting our industry, and form the background for this Conmlttee's activ ities. All .the mctivl-ties -indicated above rare, In response _to Uieaber.-concerna expressed at iiecfcershlp iiaatlngs, and put into motion after action by-the Board of Directors. - : r r_ P:\z ci-rv.-zi-: .TT'JC.'--. . cr rerrse rf. r . -1E7TEW QF EARLIER-ACTIVITIES ^.ISE CttgUTTSS ,, e---: a> : - . . : -.*. -v-': t: :: ;.:.rIt".- At the Chairman's racosnendatlon, .the .Secretary -prepared<an ^outline of .the aore Important activities of^tba ^Health and Environmental Affairs Coasittee. This -Started .with -enactment q the Tfi 3 liana-Steiger Occupational' Safety ..and Health Act; of J1970 iThe-institute formed Its Asbestos Study -Committee in 1971, and this group was the forerunner of the current Health and Environ mental Affairs Coaalttee. This Conmlttee sponsored" and organized --a"deaonstration session for monitor ing -asbestos .fibers, ^s -well -as aa.industry seminar an -asbestos. .It co ordinated 'invitationsIto several.guests,to addressV-the jiembarship on the asbestos ..problem--*ir-William Heitze .of.JoW^Unville^J)r.` .Hilton . '' ^ Lewinsohn oz'Eaybestos-iianhactaa and Ur. Bob Plgg of the Asbestos Information Association. h. e. a. cannrnz -3- January K, 1981 Th CoMBltte ` drafted one page "Eecosnended Procedure* for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" for insertion in it*.catalog*. It reviewed and revised this insert. .It prepared the booklet "Friction Materials Work Practice* Guide" which had. vide distribution in the aftermarket;-'Tress releaf# were sent to'the trade pres* on these presentations: - t~"*" :" The Institute responded,, directly, and through its Ilembers, to EPA, OSBA and other* on the'asbestos.question u it related to friction-materials^ Committee '.-embers`end Task'Torce* have set ;with *the *regulators; and others '.to give industry viewpoints.~............. *-1 -c*. ni. .-- The Secretary reviewed the activities of' the Committee and *Its?lemberi"~ fro* 1970 to the present. The Chairman consented that many of these'* actions would fall in the area of a responsa to the Board^on what tha ^ Cosoittee'can do and has dona to assist. Its. Hambers..- : --i'*------- * r aBCgUEBDEP IHSTITPTE AMD COttllTTEE ACTIONS TO ASSIST IHHBER5 At the June 1980 lleeting^arr-Lee- Burgees-of Wheeling Brake Block discussod some af the difficulties he vs* having with the ZPA legion. Ha Indicated that because of allegations Which Wheeling'disputed," they_ cniild be*fined some figure in the millions ifEPA were' to; prevaii'r"Thl*: Involved' fOJLegs- tions of asbestos dust'found at certain' points nearTth* `Wheeling factory. Be indicated that if., a fine were to stand,_ that Wheellng aight have to_ close down.' 7" .'"_l7 l At a Directors'meeting that' followed the Heoibarship'lleeting, the Board --' asked what the Institute or the Conaittee could do to help members such* as Wheeling when they are overvhelaed by the regulators.* Tn specific fora,, toe Board asked the. Committee: .. ' ' ` *_ ' ' (1) Whet the manufacturer can do himself to insure compliance with regulations. ; (2) What outside' help is available In order to assure * compliance....... ........ .. * (3) A summary listing of citations alleged agelnat -leabera by ' ' regulatory authorities and tne. steps that induscry took ' to prove or move .into compliance. * . ` " * ' Committee Ilembers were asked to prepare to give input in these areas. -Hr. Borcherding afj Abex, who could, not attend the meeting sunaarised. what those at Abax felt would-be proper.'! He'stated that they did not feel the - . Institute 'a role was 'that of a consultant,, and that* each Individual company should establish within its own organization familiarity with the regulations that apply. He stated that the Institute*s assistance would be twofold: (1) notifying members when new regulations are proposed or adopted, and. (2) Advising on outside consul cants in the field who could help the members. The Chairman indicated that the Institute had been doing just that .- In -recent months the Institute had sent bulletins to Che Ileathershin on OSHA regulations on access to employee exposure and medical raeords, a listing of industrial hygiene consultants in the asbestos ares, an OSHA booklet on onsite con sultation services offered by OSHA, and recent releases by the U.S. ' - Regulatory Council on theiv calendar of significant initiatives "which included OSHA and EPA in the asbestos area. - - ' *;_ .. T T' 2. A. CCtlUTt-Z . caua: 1 -eaviroamshtal-satters *to'.'those involved ,ln. theie. areas; `.but 'had [.Increased cat aiilias'toIinciude.DelejatBs'iaS^ilteniatss so.that^tliey^vjould^be aware that these materials **were being cent to'the'net&ers." * "* " "3* Bursess ^id`'noc**fespbnd7' The Secretary stated that., hetalked-with-Ttr. burgess during the Asbestos Substitutes Seainar*In'Arlington last jiiiy,cas< thatJiir..Burgess .did not seeu pverly. concerned about being_shutdoyu, and that the* m-a..t.t.e...r..w-as .fcein-; haix d-le-d=--^g-fy.--'i-r^c_riu--f'5-h..s*',`'Att.o3. ra,1e-7j-;-*r ^oyr -'i7zCz:;'ro'~r~St Coamittee'iismbers'agreed'that*'the'Institute" tl) 1 Monitor activities'^of*the regulators, (2) Advise the 7lembership'ijn regulatory actions That*would'"' impact them, and (3) Give input to the regulators when appropriate. . - . - SOLO TIASTS DISPOSAL OCHA) .^ _ *.>: vi ,, . r.rr In discussing u!lat ..the Institute^* could'.36_ to', assist" the^Heahers*," specific , jiTfyy of --- ---' -* -ii ___A..'*`^7Hi.L Recovery - -- ........ ... V ., .. - ... * . 1 * * --t .. e ^ e * kfies* ' This is an area in wulch 1members' could use* assistance*.' Asbestos is not, - a hazardous wests. However, disposal of friction products waste 'may subject one to the rules on hazardous waste. because of other materials in the _ product such as. barium,'leadj 'etc.',' [ Is' friction''product grinding dust* a*' hazardous waste because.' it. nay contain lead?* Tests must be* xuxr for, toxicity to determine if the dust* is hazardous. * A manufacturer who deline* old ahoes cannot tell what the formula for the linings'being removed is--the old'**** linings nay contain lead or other hazardous materials. . Some landfills trill take asbestos, but not lead-containing products. The Members should' ba advised that materials other than asbestos could be the probleu. As ashestoa , products are not. now considered., as hazardous waste, the main problem, may be in chemicals such as. phenols, formaldehydes, * solvents and some base" metals'. The Institute should *lert_*its lienbers that these may be the items of concern for compliance with ZPA* directives on solid ';aste disposal. .. ^ . . , .. _. . ........... .. It WB8 .statad that albhg these 'linesthe regulators were* concerned "with; formaldehyde and its'use in home,' Insulation .`"If the formaldehyde *is not . v fully'polymerized, a fire could cause release of toxic fumes. I'aiiy linings have formaldehyde in the finished product. . . '. ."""*' ' It was suggested that the Institute send bulletins to the iiembership on- 1 interpretation of solid waste disposal requirements. The * Secretary Indicated that be was unable to interpret SPA solid waste disposal requirements and that ubuld have to be done by professionals -who are able to follow the regulations more closely than he. -A Henber 'stated that the rules on Toxicity, flaaBsblHtyj..reactivlty .'and' corrosivity should'be understood by. those'^deal ing with waste .disposal.'!. These. are addressed In Title '40 ,' "Protection * . . of Environment Part 261,"Section 261.20 to 2S1724; "(General, Igaitablllty, Corrosivity, Reactivity and Toxicity). It was suggested'that the -lieabera should be alerted chat it is their responsibility to test solid .waste to determine whether it is in fact a hazardous xmsta. It vas stated tiuit e bulletin caould be prepared for distribution to the urioership... This .bulletin could be reviewed by a Task*Force ritain the . Connitteeand also by Le^al Counsel.. \ ?se Decratary ras.ached to prepare ' such. a bulletin for; reviau by the Task Force C Armstrong arid lir. . Pearson) aad ,Cbanseiv* T-. ' .** , It uaa pointed out that rhe'foregoingVitemsv-iare-concerned t/ith--regulations L developed, under -ICL'-i,* and -are not to ^bi confveeu .with'.-fhe .recently;., passed "Super rund1- for clean-up of-`landfills which ndy-havs -been :the_:-Cite3 for disposal of. hazardous cbeuifcalsThis legislation 'trill .authorize the "2PA to collect funds from chemical manufacturers end-alloeatftotha.funds for clean-up. It -rill be done through SPA Regional Offices. It will attempt to identify tae companies who'have contributed hazardous rraste In general landfills. The Regional Offices will review landfills, cheek-: locations, identify contributions to the landfill, and will attempt; to confirm what has been disposed of at the landfills^7**, A lattar *uiil be sent to - : parties wuo any have used general'landfills to .determine what-has -been- deposited.' If ter identifying the wastes,to* SPA will then attempt .- - definition of the clean-up costs... again,* the "Super.:Fucd!' legislation is more concerned'-with toxic.chemical wastes,--mad asbestos is .not* the ; probleh.-'Thia legislation will not.directly involve.-; moat.friction- products manufacturers,' unless they also ere involved:An .chemical . .y_. "manufacture. Cost of coisplyiJag trlth-this legislation and tne resulting regulations will be Incurred as the friction products .manufacturer purchases his raw meterdels, be they feedstocks or resins, solvents, etc. The direct effect will be oigner;rav materials prices.-. .r . -. ' . V '- - - r`-- -- t It" was suggested that the Institute stay stray from tpis area as.not many members are also ..in the chemical raw materials business.** Also, thls- is an area wuerc specific expertise trould be needed ;to adviae>ch..Membership. The only action to be taken at this time till be advice to the '.leakership that While asbestos is not the problem, other chemical and product waste may be a problem, .and they-^o.have, the responsibility to identify mates tost are considered hazardous. ' . "OCCuPAiroaiL SAF&rr AID SEALT* ACT IQ57A) . i, . ;v Asbestos continues as the main problem for the industry-under-OSEA. - The United States Regulatory Council in tbeir most recent calendar on regula tions indicated 'that'there rwuld be e notice of Proposed .Rulemaking on a new asbestos standard in ''Late TTinter 1930and they ^expect the linal Rule to be released in "Tfintar 1931.'1 There could be changes because of the incoming, administration in Uashinvton. Also, delay, la most likely because of the effects .of the Supreme Court's July 1930 decision*'in validating'the OSLA Benzene standard, because of OSHA's failure to ..establish a threshold _for exposure. There is no action-the Institute nr this Cosnlttee couli taka in"tois-area until a-revised regulation. .- .4 is proposed. ' .* * ' , . * ... A llenber ashed whether "other-henbers ware being asked to .prepare OSHA's !>iiaterial Safety Bata Sheet." This is a form asking about- a -produet 'a ingredients, and various physical properties -such aa flash point, re activity, etc. ' It 7785 stated that this is an OCJA fora-required for the maritime industry and is not at this time required of the friction materials manufacturer unless his product is used in the ..maritime field. Eoveyer,'S3 customers are asking that this form:be provided,- some braka lining manufacturers ere cocpleticg the for*. It is not felt chat the Institute can give guidelines for consisting the fora, ss aucb of vast is asked os the fora would oe either not applicable, or proprietary. It was suggested that if t'ae3e foras mu3t be completed to satisfy a customer, they could be handled on an ad' hoc basis listing for example "Less than or approxlastely 50* asbestos, 203 phenol, less than 21 lead, etc.'* ' It was `suggested-that the. manufacturer could tailor Ills data sheet for the customer.. Jhis -fora la already required by OCLA for narltiae' use; and ' toe Institute .-could-simply advise_the ileanership.thst these"ere''belng requested by 'some companies, and that usage Zcould become more .widespread If OSUA extends their applicabilityilisL-V"-. "... It is likely that`this form, or ona patterned'after it'trill be required' because of OSBA's proposals on disclosure;to employees, liany Purchasing departments are now-requestinc this form. "]There"is no reason'not to indicate that asbestos.is present with some approximate percentage. Also, clirysotile. is just about the.only asbestos type_used in friction materials manufactured- in.itorth America, and. that-could bel shown. .It is not felt that exact formulation is required-on jwch.a form.. -This is. not en area for the Institute, ..'but' should be handled oxuan~. individual basis';"'The . Institute could alert the Membership as follqys: _ 11). The Materials Safety data Sheet does exist. (2) - Advise on,..form makeup and where eveileble. (3) Suggest the '.iember'develop hia_. specifications for'posting to such a form to be ready for eequests. . ; * T' . '" _ * #. * * . ' "i - *. -. * **"**"* *` " '' ' This form has been in existence for it least two years, and while OSEA requires it for the shipyards, it is not an across-the-board requirement in industry at this tine. It Is likely .that for reasons of .advising . employees that it will be required. -The .Institute's information bulletins on this data-sheet must be reviewed by .Counsel kefore release. - -LITISATiaH U TIE ASBESTOS AJ1EA .' Litigation that could effect the Members is in essentially two areas: (1) Product liability and (2) Workmens Compensation. The Asbestos Xnforastion Association (AIA)r has^gathered 'information on court actions affecting asbestos and asbestos"products7 ' This 'information has been gathered either by AIA or_a Law Pira for. the .AIA. There is an action contemplated or being undertaken where en asbestos products manufacturer* is attempting to' include the1 tobacco industry ss a defendant where there are allegations of respi ratory Impairment, due to asbescoa exposure. ' . At this time, there does-not appear to be sufficient. litigation which has bees resolved to drew conclusions. There has been no real resolution.in- the area of friction materials. One suit of Interest was that of an auto salesman who incurred either lung cancer or a respiratory disability who in his claim, went after, not only the dealer, but the manufacturers of brake lining used in the dealer's service department, one Member stated that s newsletter entitled "Occupational Safety and Health Reporter" la good in this area. Also, it was -suggested that monitoring of the AIA's ilews & Botes is helpful. They have in the past included new articles of this type. .The Secretary .stated that he did monitor the AIA's llewg & Botes and would forward .material of this nature if published. .. It was concluded that the Institute could.only monitor news of litigation in the asbestos area and advise the Membership of any significant develop ments in this area. B m CQl fcitA jdLQUAry ** | + 3 ~ ~ . . .T?m--v,T. Mg-scar's ccupsasAnaB . This subject has .been-reviewed .before, with emphasis on the Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act vhich Senator Bart of Colorado was sponsoring. tm* was. a successor initiative to an: earlier, proposal on compensation awards to -those disabled by^-asbestos, - with a suggested assessment bp industry groups based bn 'past."usage. of asbestos; The Bart bill was introduced in June 1980''(S .2?047). `Ho action vas taken In'the past Congress:".-;.- .ist.. c.7 ^ , < a d s ^ W > I ' T` . a a * * ^ Senator Jsvits wbo had recomaanded'broader workmen's compensation legis lation was defeated in his parry's primary, and will not be in the Senate In 1981. While Senator Hart was reelected, he is now a Senator from the minority party,. and .legislation normally needs sponsorship from a Ilember of the llajority party. ' ... . There has Seen-no movement on federal workmen1 s compensation to this point. There are questions on- applicability! of- retroactive considerations in any workmen's compensation legislation. In otbsr words, bow far back does it cover'ms. regards a. worker makingr.lalmn on-disability^ in* the-work' * * place! -If the -exposure .was .20 years ago'/ who.is .assessed? -- It was stated that the. Institute!cannot significantly lnfluanca-this-arca, - .It may be decided in Senate Committees and'.ln the courts .with most-'input from - - major companlas *and*Insurance carriers! The best .the. Institute-can do - " is to monitor, any movement as regards'-an asbestos health -hazards corpen-c sation act,- and any .other, compensation Initiatives or decisions on-the . state, federal~and legislative levels... .1 - - ... COHSPLIAICTS, SECVICES AHP SOURCES OF ASSISTAHCE i -- ' In the area of assistance to.the members in regulatory compliance, one- answer was the recommendation of cocmetest consultants. The Chairman - noted that the Institute had been rhgularly advising -on consultants and - fiber counts. The:last such notice was in-a bulletin sent the llembershlp (317L1BTIH.H0. 897) .in. October I960.* The Secretary distributed with this bulletin ;a'list--of: industrial .hygiene consultants which-had been sent in by ilr.- Armstrong.." this listing was from the American Industrial ~~ Hygiene Association J0US21AL, and indicated specialties of the con- - sultants listed. One member .noted in particular the services of-ESA ' Laboratories of Bedford, llassechusetts, a consulting .firm, which sells laboratory services. The Institute will update the list of consultants xrixh cntlx.-capabilities, in subsequent notices. . In answering the call for information on *what"the" 'institute con do _to help its limbers, this area has been covered.in the past, and vill.be used in the future. . The Institute could asklts Members' for recommendations -on consultants and laboratories tihlch they felt were particularly -skilled-or helpful. - As regards outside help, the Committee suggested the following: '.i' . *, - 1. Outside consultants, and particularly those listed la the American Industrial Hygiene Association J00S11AL. . - . - ' 2 Insurance Companies have Industrial hygiene departments and most carriers in the workmen's compensation and product liability fields have expertise which is available to the insured. 3. Onsite Consultations are available from OSUA, and a booklet was distributed to the Membership listing __ vbere one could arrange for OSHA onsite consultation.' - hm.i* this is available to the snail businessman, ^ . .. . , -. eoae-deobers warned that: anything OSQA discovered .. '* . . . during f'ngiT consultation could be used in~ an zrrz: r ; ** adversary relationship t nc ... In the publications and services area, several sources for:information were noted. Among those recommended were the following: . I. "Occupational Health Safety Letter". r. .^zz. .. .2 Commerce - Clearing House's. "Sfcreloymcnt Safety and'- - **.* Health Guide1- . vn. * -* r:. : : , - . 3.' -.Bill (Bureau of iiational Affairs) "Chemical P.eporter" - * - . : z: --and "Occupational Safety AHealth,Reporter7---- - . . .t * . It was also i stated, thar.-a good ?edsral^ update;appears ih-he Federal' . Register twice a year.?.Thia.ia the-United Skates Regulatory Council's--'Calendar of Federal legulationa-. ' The rlnitltute has .followed*this and--: sent susnery information*to lieobers--on'tha:agulatory.Council's agenda.-.. The last notice-to the 'Members on the Regulatory^Council was. that: sent' r the Membership in November. 1980, based on*OSQA and EPA-plansrln the c: - asbestos area for 1330-31.-. This.--egulatory.Council notice* la valuable because it is concise and only includes significant regulatory-'plans.. `' - Another suggestion was the Quebec Asbestos Mines Association (QAMA). It was stated that GfiliAmay have available interesting.studies on asbestos exposures which were "run in the mining areas, and~ also may have epidemiological -studies run by Universities in Quebec. A member distributed a publication entitled ASBESTOS which was -published. by ~ Association dec Hines dlAmiante du Quebec, which -As ."the Quebec * way of saying-Q/C A. It was suggested the Institute contact QAMA to .. request. information on the asbestos .industry rthat xaay be .available.from.; them.. It was also suggested, that oince-many.`manufacturer#-used.lead--' ' in their friction.-products, ;itaa Institute should ^contact -the-Lead - ' . industries Association -An Hew York -to see. if that association =has . . Information which-could be-of.value to the Members.- - * ., - . m THE iiEL3EIS CAH DO TBTSISELVZS IQ REGULATORY AREAS ' It was stated that therlnstitute cannot provide the answers on specific* problems that affect its : tenters. The best the Institute esn do is advise on regulatory-activities and suggest consultants or services Ahat .may . help. It uas stated that-each Member oust do the following: .' . 1. . Annoint some one person or department to follow regulatory activity. .. 2. That party should subscribe to at least one service such as those noted earlier--Occupational Safety 6 Health Letter., CCQ's Employment Safety & Health. - . - . Guide, etc. -- . :r.- - . v . it CO-HITTu. -y- Jiauary lit, iCSl 3. vinere inside capabilities are not sufficient, consult with industrial av.riene consultants. POSSITLC QDEST10KR.I2Z TO ASSESS 'JgSg. T!AHTS The Board had''requested the Cceaaittee. to decermine uhat*ii couldido`to. : assist the llaibetrin^regulatory ;coapliaTica. -The Chairman'.had- invited- - > Ur. Burgess to'cone to the nesting to discuss - his difficulties-aorthat U. the Committee could more accurately essess what it-could Tecotmand -to assist Heaibers. Ur. Burgess1 difficulties apparently either have been :z resolved or the imminent closing of his plant la dormant. -ilr. Burgess ti> did not reply to the invitations sent to attend this meeting. The Chairman stated that wills this might be returning the problem to the Ueaber3 of toe Board, be felt it preferable to canveee the Members to . determine vfaat areas the Conmittae could service best. ..... . : " ** :;. .0." h ` Jr. Armstrong -stated that there is hnowledge available. - In anyquea^- tionnalra me should list the committee membership along vlth a two-line * bibliography on the members' expertise end capabilities.^ Questions mould be of this form: (1) Would members want to receive, copies of *. . citations received by others from regulatory agencies and bow these citations wars resolved (1-iember names and cartaln specifics ould - be deleted from the copy)?' Would the lleabers cooperate in sending In details of this nature to. tne Committee so that they would eventually be circulated to tha lieabersliip with nanes deleted? la there any need for such information? A questionnaire of this type would be prepared by the Institute Office and then reviewed by the Chairman and Counsel. Zt would then be sent to the Board for their approval before being circulated to the Uembershlp. Hr. Armstrong added that the Secretary's history of committee activity and accomplishments' since 1970 should be added to the papers passed to the Board to show what haa been done. Also, e copy of the Coonittee's charter which was drafted by the Coonittee and approved by the Board should be attached. ' It was suggested that a question be added concerning training or education programs. Would slide program be of value in toe indoctrination of employees? Along this line, OSHA had included provisions for training and education la most of their regulations on hazards in the work place. It was noted that Johns-r laaville has a slide program for employee training purposes. Should the Institute prepare a slide program on training for'its ?iembers? Should s program be prepared for member's customers? Should the Institute Involve Itself with fire safety standards? Would background and alerts on standards for lead exposure be of value? Should the Institute advice members on fire protection practices and emergency procedures---such as evacuate, or fight tha fire? Bo we wish to involve ourselves with other training programs for OSEA, ZPA and RCRA compliance? It was stated that while Information of tha above type could be gathered, if the Jembers do not really want this information, tha Coonittee' efforts in gathering end preparing it would be nested. The Institute end Committee Task Force worked on a questionnaire for ISA's Office of s. L. L. CXHHTXZE. -iw January Toxic Substances on substitutes for asbestos in disc brake, linings, end only three sobers (of 10) replied. It uas stated that the CoaaJLttee is willing to put efforts_into these-areas, but only If the members will respond. -- . nEg-UEETIBS 0? CCTclllTEE . ... .. Do date vss set. for. the Coonlttee's next meeting'. It was' agreed that ' meeting at the Sheraton Inn at la Guardia nee sore convenient 'for most attendees and It is reconoended that a site near -a major airport be used in the future. ' _ . _ : - ,r. ** *** There being no other .business brought to the ettentlon of the'Committea, upon motion-duly mode* seconded, and unanimously passed Jit waif: . - . ", . , t* * ` '' . .a UNSOLVED: . To .Adjourn -Tt Adjourned et _lr50 ?*. . . .. W. ^rifllehe . _ Secretary -. ' .