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.4 MUNfCJP/U. BUILDING Am 717*3974501 September 2, 1971 Sprayed r&neral Fiber J&nufacturers Assn. P. 0, Box ii27 Westfield, Ifew Jersey 07090 Attention Hr. H. L. Ievine, President Dear Sirs s We are currently In the process of attempting to evaluate and study if there is a health hazard involved in situations where asbestos is sprayed on the interior of buildings under construction to act as a fire-retardant. It has come to our attention that allegedly this, asbestos in fine form cannot only be a health hazard to the men doing the actual applying < the material but that the fine asbestos can dust off walls and ceilings for many years after ward, imperiling the health of customers and employees of the particular building. We would like to hear an opinion from the asbestos industry regarding this matter to help us in our deliberations before reaching a decision. Any infor mation you can send us on this problem will be appreciated. If you would desire, we would sit with you in open conference to discuss this item. Tours very truly, LANCASTER BUREAU OF HEALTH RSWsal R.S. Williammee Health Officer