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ATI-141 v::; of ATi me. 1978 Spring General Meelinq - 6/9/78 5. READING or MINUTES. Upon calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Corson, and so carried, to dispense with the reading thereof. 6. FINANCIAL REPORT. As reported by Treasurer Corson, the Insti tute had a total cash on hand at September 1, 1977, of $4,362.48. ' Taking into account receipts of $32,686.08 (over half of which were earmerked for the Corporate Litigation Defense Fund), disbursements of $19,969.34 ($.1 0,637.60 covered litigation expenses), assets and liabilities, the actual net worth of the organization at April 30, 1978, was $16,970.A8. Lot the record show ATT INC. is remaining be 1 ov/ budget alter eight months of the current fiscal year. A copy of the three-page Report of Funds iappended hereto as Attachment I. 7. CHANGE JN DUES STRUCTURE. Treasurer Corson reported that the Board of Governors had reached the decision, on June 7, 1978, to in crease annual duos 201 across-the-board, payable quarterly. There fore, effective September 1, 1978, annual dues will be as follows: . $ , . ;Regular Members/Class A--$l,800 00; Regular Members/Class B-- 1 200 00 Associa te Members--$ 900.00. 8. CORPORATE LITIGATION DEFENSE 1UUD. Treasurer Corson reported on the financial posture of the Corporate litigation Defense Fund, stat ing that since the cash deficit at .August 3-1 , 1977, of ($11 ,898.88) , additional receipts have amounted to $16,601 . 3 5 and disbursements reached 910,637.60, resulting in an actual cash deficit at April 30, 1978 , of ($5,935 ,13). A known lialril i ty of $1,850.00 projects a more realistic deficit of ($7,785.13). The one-page report on the Corpor ate Litigation Defense Fund is appended he: re to as Attachment II. 9. LITIGATION DEFENSE. It was reported by President Scanlan that because of the dire financial condition of ATT INC. and for other reasons. Hie Board of Governors passed a Motion, by majority vote, to not support any further defense of ATI INC. in a sbes tos-heal tli -- related litigation, exclusive of tdie Moore lawsuit. 10. ASBESTOS INFORM AT ION ASSOC I AT .1. ON/NORTIJ AMERICA. Mr. Pigg reviewed the current situation regarding U.S. Government initiatives which affect the asbestos industry and briefly covered what AIA/NA is doing on behalf .of.the industry. The governmental departments men tioned were the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A copy of Mr. Pigq's complete presenta tion is appended hereto as Attachment III. 11. FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT. Mr. Oughtred presented a report on behalf of the fiber-producing member companies of ATI INC., discuss ing shipment.s, demand and labor contracts. The complete report is appended hereto as Attachment IV. 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS. The following Chairmen reported on the work and discussions of their respective Committees during meetings held earlier that morning : Mr. Morrill--Technical; Mr. Dtivrieso--Fiber Research and Testing; Mr. Kennedy-Environmental. The complete re ports are appended hereto as Attachments V, VI and VII. PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 006891 more.................. IVIT-006296 ATI-141 Page 4 -- Minute:; of ATI INC- 197 8 Spring General Meeting - 6/9/78 13. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. President Scanlan announced he had appointed Mr. Guffey to serve as Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Guffey is charged with proposing a slate of officers for the 1978/79 fiscal year and suggesting Chairmen for the three working committees, the latter to serve two-year terms to 1980. 14. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. It was President Scanlan's extreme pleasure to present, on behalf of all members of ATI INC., gifts of appreciation to Paul E. Leclerc and Garlord F. A. Brink. Mr. Leclerc, soon to retire as Sales Director-Region #1 for Asbestos Corporation Ltd., was honored for 24-years of dedicated service and support to the Institute and its ideals, from 1954 to 1978. Mr. Brink, recently retired as Vice President-Research and Environment for Asbestos Corporation Ltd., attended his first ATI meeting in 1965. He served faithfully as a Member and Chairman of the Fiber Testing Committee, acted as liaison between the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association and ATI and was responsible for a substantial amount of information on almost every test contained in the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual. With genuine sincerity, each gentleman eloquently expressed gratitude, stating be had thoroughly enjoyed his association with the Institute and will long remember the many friends he and his wife have made over the years. 15. RESIGNATION. It was reported by President Scanlan that Atlas Textile Company had tendered its resignation as an Associate Member of ATI INC. because it was discontinuing the manufacture of asbestos textiles. The resignation bad been accepted, with regret, by the Board of Governors, effective August 31, 1978. 16. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT. President Scanlan reported that Mr. Alcorn bad been appointed Special Counsel to the President's National Commission tfo Study and Review Antitrust Laws. Mr. Alcorn had recently been made a Member of the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft. 17. NEXT THREE ANNUAL MEETINGS. To assist members in planning future schedules, President Scanlan advised the next three Annual Meetings of the Institute will be as follows: 1978, Oct 4-6 -- Kiawah Island Inn, near Charleston, S.C. 1979, Oct 3-5 --- Arnold Palmer's, Orlando, Florida 1980,- Oct 1-3 --- Camino Real, Catcun, Mexico 18 ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to be brought before the membership, it was moved by Mr. Leclerc, seconded by Mr. Brink, and so carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 Noon. Respectfully submitted. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary more PRODUCED JM -83 MS 006892 MT-006297 ATI-141 Page 5 - Minutes of ATI INC. 1978 Spring General Meeting - 6/9/78 Att. Att. Att. Att. Att. Att. Att. I -- Three-page Report of Funds to April 30, 1978 II -- One-page Report on Corporate Litigation Defense Fund Ill -- Four- page Report from AIA/NA IV -- One-page Fiber Producers Report V -- One-page Technical Committee Report VI -- One-page Fiber Research and Tasting Committee Report VII -- One-page Environmental Committee Report . MS 006893 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-006298 ATI-141 ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/NORTH AMERICA Presented by B. J. Pigg, Administrative Assistant, AIA/NA, at the 1978 Spring General Meeting of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held June 9, 1978, at Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Members and Friends of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc.: First, my sincere appreciation to members of the Institute for again extending an invitation to the Asbestos Information Association to participate in one of your meetings. It's good to make my first trip to Quebec City and see so many familiar faces. Bob Mereness requested that best wishes be extended to your distinguished group. AIA/NA maintains close liaision with your outstanding Executive Secretary, Doris Fagan. I'm sure it is not necessary to speak to you of the enviable reputation she enjoys. Very briefly, I would like to review the current situation regarding government initiatives affecting the Asbestos Industry in the States and a comment or two on AlA/NA's work. First, HEW -- Perhaps you have grown weary by now of reading about Health, Education 6 Welfare Secretary Joseph A. Califano's announcement on April 26 that millions of Americans may be at risk of contracting lung cancer or other diseases as a result of excessive exposure to asbestos dust during and since World War II. Actually, the "opportunity" for Secretary Califano to become involved in the asbestos-health issue was very propitious from his viewpoint. It may be recalled that not long ago he went public on a campaign to reduce cigarette smoking which also received considera ble publicity. Secretary Califano's action took place following reports of shipyard studies by Dr. Irving Selikoff, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in which estimates of *t. 5~nii 1 1 ion persons were exposed to asbestos dust in World War II shipyards. In October 1977, the Nader-backed Public Citizen Health Research Group charged the U.S. Navy with shirking its duty to "warn, treat, and/or offer compensation" to former shipyard workers exposed to high levels of asbestos concentration. The Navy wrestled with problems of response to extensive publicity and continued its own extensive investigation, but recommendations of the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board that the Navy should undertake an effort to warn World War II shipyard workers, and employees of the yards since WW I I of the possible hazards to health from asbes tos exposure, moved the problem to the fore. Califano said, in addition to the A00,000 advisory letters sent to physicians, a publication information campaign aimed at workers and others exposed to asbestos would be launched. An HEW Asbestos Education Task Force, headed by Dr. Diane Fink, National Cancer Institute, is now pursuing this task. At a meeting a few days ago, it was announced that the NCI's Office of Cancer Communications would shortly issue a booklet for mass distribution covering high points of the Califano announcement and accompanying medical "Q" and "A" statement on asbestos-related disease. In addition, an intensive anti-smoking program is planned. The NCI Communications Office proposes to make available material on asbestos-related disease to news media throughout the Nation. PRODUCED JUS-83 Attachment Ill/page 1 of k MS 006894 MT-006299 ATI-141 AIA/NA -- continued 6/9/78 It is difficult to assess the degree of impact on the public's attitude toward asbestos usage as result of the Califano announcement and follow-on actions. It seems reasonable to conclude that regulatory agencies will at least Be encouraged to consider further controls on asbestos. As to OSHA -- This Agency began public hearingson a generic concept for regulating carcinogenic substances on May 16. Although industrial chemicals are of major concern, asbestos is frequently mentioned because of its identification as a carcinogen and its extensive regulatory history. Dr. Selikoff testified on June 1, and as was expected, much of his testimony dealt with asbestos. The hearing timetable calls for OSHA-invited witnesses to appear through June 13. Witnesses for industry, principally the American Industrial Health Council, and others will follow with hearings scheduled to conclude July 25- Dr. Harrison B. Rhodes, Union! Carbide Corporation, and Member of AlA/NA's Executive Committee, is scheduled to appear on behalf of the Association July 19- AIA/NA will primarily address three issues; (1) the relationship of the proposed Generic Standard to the current and proposed Asbestos Standard, i.e., the Asbestos Standard or other health standards already in being should not be recycled; (2) the need for special consideration for non-fixed places of employment, i.e., construction indus try; and (3) shortcomings of provisions that are set forth in the model standards included in the generic proposal. As you know, it has been over two-and-a-ha1f years since OSHA proposed a revision to its 1972 Standard on Asbestos. The proposal calls for a reduction in the permissible exposure level from two fibers per cubic centimeter in the manufacturing site to 0.5 f/cc. In December 1976, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommended to OSHA that the Standard be further reduced to a tenth of a fiber per cc. OSHA stated in its October 1975 proposal that a separate Standard would be developed for the construction industry. To date, none has been issued. A final draft consolidated report on the Technological Feasibility and Economic Impact Studies of the Manufacturing and Construction Industries is expected to be submitted by a consulting firm to OSHA this month. Schedule for OSHA review, acceptance and availability to the public for comment remains unclear. Public hear ing on the Asbestos Standards could take place before the end of 1978. The Associa tion will participate in these hearings when scheduled. An independent study of the manufacturing/processing industry funded by the Associa tion, was the basis of AlA/NA's response in April 1976 to the proposed revision to the manufacturing standard and no doubt contributed to forestalling precipitous action on the OSHA proposal. An Association-contracted study of the construction industry has recently been completed by a consulting firm to ascertain usage and dust exposures. In those few instances where a possibility of excessive exposures may. occur, "certified" work practices utilizing dust collecting tools will be recommended rather than adherence to a numerical standard as with regulation in the manufacturing site. It is reported that OSHA intends to propose a chemical labeling standard within the next 60 days. A draft proposal was circulated for comment this past January. Briefly, among other things, the draft would require employers to (1) develop and maintain identification lists for work areas where toxic substances are present; (2) develop material safety data sheets; and (3) initiate employee education and training MS 006895 JM - 83 Attachment Ill/page 2 of k MT-006300 AIA/NA -- continued ATI-141 6/9/78 programs. An economic impact study contracted by OSHA found that costs for industry to comply could range as high as $l4~bil)ion. On a "positive note", I'm sure you observed in the news media a decision rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court on day 23rd, that an employer can bar from a workplace a Federal safety and health inspector without a search warrant. The ruling does provide, .however, that inspectors will not have to. "depend on their demonstrating probable cause to believe that conditions in violation of OSHA exist on the premises" in order to obtain a warrant. As might be expected, organized labor voiced its concern that the dc" is ion wi ! 1 comp 1icate and delay OSHA enforcement of regulations. On a recent visit to the Environmental Protection Agency, we learned that the Agency's Office of Toxic Substances is actively looking at the overall asbestos problem. As a matter of fact, of 16 substances targeted for priority review, asbestos "enjoys: the infamous position of I"2. Recommendations regarding possible further regulatory initiatives are scheduled to be formulated by an ERA study group in the July-August time frame. The Toxic Substances Control Act probably has more teeth than any legislation enacted to date. We still await publication of final amendments to the National Emission Standards regarding the prohibition of spray-on asbestos which were proposed in March last year. Extension of these restrictions from insulation and fireproofing would . primarily apply to decorative spraying. Through efforts of AIA/NA, the draft amendments have been prepared by EPA to exclude from these additional restrictions materials in which the asbestos fibers are encapsulated with a bituminous or resinous binder during spraying and which are not friable after drying. EPA has delayed publication of the final amendments awaiting in-house analysis of another Supreme Court decision regarding demolition procedures, which ruled that the provisions of the Clean Air Act do not permit the Agency to specify work practices as standards in lieu of numerical emission standards. We continue to be advised that issuance of the amendments is imminent. On April 28th, EPA published procedures it will follow to promulgate a control system for hazardous wastes. This action was based on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act which was enacted in 1976 as an amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Proposed standards for transporters of hazardous wastes were also included in the April 28 document along with the statement that other sections applicable to genera tors, operators and a proposed permit system will be published over the next several months. In effect, these regulations, when in being, will provide for cradle-to- grave control of hazardous wastes. Public hearing begins June 20th on the section for transporters. . A petition has been filed with EPA by ari environmental public interest group, the Environmental Defense Fund, urging a generic policy for airborne carcinogens. The EDF petition calls for possible zero level emis ions or substitutes where available. EPA has taken no action on the petition since a March public hearing and the word is that the outcome of OSHA's generic proposal wi11 be awaited prior to further consi deration. As you know, the Department of Transportation proposed a regulation for loading, shipping and handling of asbestos fiber, on March 2nd. The proposal would require transport of asbestos in rigid, air-tight packaqings such as metal or fiber drums or PRODUCED JM - S3 MS 006896 Attachment lll/page 3 of 4 MT-006301 ATI-141 :AIA/NA -- continued 6/9/78 in bags when enclosed in freight containers, motor vehicles or rail cars. We feel that the DOT proposal has been serious shortcomings and would present difficult and costly requirements for the Industry. AlA/NA's response outlined present procedures for packaging and shipping asbestos fiber with the conclusion that "there is no need for the proposed regulations on the basis that current practices for the transport of asbestos are in compliance with pertinent provisions of the Transportation Act". It. was also stressed that DOT's proposal contained no documentation to justify additional regulation. A number of individual companies responded as wel1 as the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association. It is unclear at the moment as to when or how DOT will proceed. A public hearing is not scheduled nor is one required. Just a word on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There have been no specific actions affecting the Industry since use of asbestos in artificial fireplace logs and ashes and consumer patching compounds was banned this past December. It seems that all the regulatory agencies are eager to get in on a "generic cancer policy act". CPSC is no exception and, on June 1st approved a draft carcinogen policy for classify ing, evaluating and regulating carcinogens in consumer products which will become effective on an interim basis when published in the Federal Register, probably later this month. While the policy is similar to OSHA's proposal, in that substances will be classified into four categories, the follow-on initiatives appear to be more restrained. Comments on the interim policy will be invited. Finally, there are other winds of change which indicate that some good may be born of adversity. Whether or not any impact wi 11 pertain to proposed and anticipated regulatory initiatives affecting the Asbestos Industry remains to be seen. Because of concern over the inflation problem, the Carter Administration has begun to look at the economic effect of proposed regulations from the White House level. For example, this week OSHA was directed to take another look at suggested cost-cutting revisions in a proposed cotton dust standard that was scheduled for issuance. This gives you in brief some of the past, current and anticipated activities within Federal regulatory agencies that impact on the Asbestos Industry. From what has occurred over the past seven years, what is now in progress and what may be on the horizon, one is reminded of a story that is told in Washington. It seems that a visitor to the Nation's Capitol was enjoying some sightseeing in a taxi along Constitution Avenue. As they passed the National Archives the visitor inquired as to the meaning of the engraved quotation over the entrance, "What Is Past is Prologue". Whereupon, the cab driver responded calmly, "That Means, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!". Thank you very much. MS 006897 PRODUCED JM - 83 Attachment Ill/page k of k MT-006302 ATI-141 FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT Presented by J. Oughtred at the 1978 Spring General Meeting of # Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held June 9, 1978, at Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Mr. Oughtred is Sales Manager for Cassini* Asbestos Corporation Ltd. During 1977, Canadian producers shipped 1.50-million tons of asbestos fiber, of which 25,600 tons were textile fiber. Total shipments in 1976 wore 1.55-million tons of which 31,400 tons were textile fiber. Total 1977 shipments were 3% below 1976 and textile fiber sales decreased 18s or 5,700 tons from 1976. By market area, the only real significant decline was in Europe where tonnage dropped to 12,000 tons in 1977 from 16,000 tons in 1976. This decrease in the European market can be attributed to the overall softening of the textile market and to the increased activity by the African producers. The first quarter sbipmenbs in 1978 have confirmed a continuing sof tening demand in both textile and asbestos cement fibers. Producers inventories of textile grades, remain high and this is expected to continue. Inventories of Groups 4, 5 and-6 remain higher than normal, however, as customers' stocks are returning to an acceptable level, increased releases are expected during the second half of thi year. Due to the prolonged labor strike at Carcy-Canadian Mines, all other producers are showing a marked increase of sales in Group 7 fiber. With the exception of Caroy-Canadinn, aid Eastern Canada producers renewed labor contracts in April 1978 with little difficulties. Cassiar expects no difficulty in renegotiating its labor contract which expires in September of this year. MS 006898 Attachment IV/page 1 of 1 MT-006303 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT ATI-141 Presented by Committee Chairman A. L. Morrill at the 1978 Spring General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, June 9, 1978. PRESENT -- P. 0. Nicodemus, ASTM Sub-Committee D-13.14 Chairman G. S. Dole, Amatex Corporation J. W. Echerd, Southern Asbestos Company J. W. Hawkins, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. W. Maaskant, Amatex Corporation A. R. Morrill, Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. ASTM SUB-COMMITTEE D-13.14 The ATI Technical Commit.ee reviewed and discussed the following ASTM Specifications concerned with asbestos textiles: a. D-299 Asbestos Yarns -- Reviewed official proofs; some minor changes required; corrections to be made and resub mitted by June 20, 1978; b. D-37 5 Asbestos Rovings -- Reviewed official proofs; here again, several minor changes required; corrections to be made and resubmitted by June 20, .1978; c. D-1061 Asbestos Lap -- To be updated for Nr 1979 Book of ASTM Standards; come preliminary work has been done; Mr. Nicodemus is continuing review; Letter of Ballot will be issued for approval this Fall; d. D-2100 Asbestos Textiles for Electrical Insulati.ons --- To ' . be updated for the 1978 Book of ASTM Standards; expect to receive official proof within the next two weeks; Mr. Nico demus and Mr. Dole are to review and correct, as necessary; e. D-628 Asbestos Tubular Sleeving Tc be updated for the 1980 Book of ASTM. Standards; will be d.i sens sod further at the Fall Meeting. It is planned to hold a meeting of ASTM .'Lib-Comm it tee D-I3.14 in October in New York City. Mr. Nicodemus >' g to make arrangements and advise ATI Committee Members. It wr 11d be appreciated if all Committee Members could arrange to attend. Special thanks to Me. Nicodemus for his assistance during the threeday meeting. Mr. Maaskant announced his .resignation from the a/pt Technical Commit tee and also from ASTM Sub-Committee D-13.14. Committees by Mr. Dole. He .is replaced on both PRODUCED Attachmcnt v/pa i 0f g M - 83 --- ---------- J------------ MT-006304 MS 006899 ATI-141 FIBER RESEARCH AND TESTING COMMITEE REPORT Presented by Committee Chairman H. R. A. Devriese at the 1978 Spring General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, June 1978. ` 9, The four Members of the Committee in attendance were: G. F. A. Brink, R. A. Kuntze, B. Lincoln and H. R. A. Devriese. Revisions to the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition, were explained. The quotations for the revisions have been re ceived and these prices for printing the revisions will be compared and the contract to the appropriate printer will be given in the near future. The number of copies needed will be verified. Caution Label -- As recommended by the Committee during the previous meeting, the wording (as recommended by Mr. Alcorn) has been approved by the QAMA Technical Committee; Mr. L. C. Piuze, Chairman of the QAMA Environmental Committee; and the ATI Board of Governors. The wording is to read as follows: "CAUTION. WHEN HANDLING ASBESTOS FIBERS, AVOID CREATING DUST. BREATHING ASBESTOS DUST MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM." The caution label will also be translated into French, as follows: "ATTENTION: SI VOUS MANIPULEZ DES FIBRES D'AMIANTE, EVITEZ DE CREER DE LA P0USS7ERE. RESPIRER LA POUSSIERE D'AMIANTE PENT NUIRE SERIEUSEMENT A VOTRE SANTE." The caution label will also be included in the above-mentioned revisions to the Test Manual. Fiber Length Measurement followin'! the Wronski Method -- Samples have been sent In the Committee Members and the results of the re ceived responses indicate a very good correlation between the exist ing Suter-Webb method and the abbreviated Wronski method. I expect to receive further results after which they will be compiled and, if satisfactory, proposed for addition as a standard test procedure. Dr. Kuntze men t ioned. that the relat i ;e strength test (asbestoscement composites in disc form) Ins passed through AETM Committee D-30.03 and he has asked to look into the possibility of including the test in the Test Manual. This will be discussed during the next QAMA Technical Committee meeting. Attachment Vl/page 1 of 1 PRODUCED JM - 3 MS 006900 MT-006305 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE ATI-141 Transcript of Report from Committee Chairman C. A. Kennedy, presented at the 1978 Spring General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., at Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec, Danada, June 9, 1978. The Environmental Committee met this morning, with ten members pre sent. The first order of business was to express our sincere gratitude to the miners for a fine tour yesterday of the mines and mills. It was most informative. A discussion was held at the meeting this morning on the education of employees on work practices and some new instruction methods which have been tried by the industry; namely, television monitoring and scanning. A brief OSHA and environmental update was given by Mr. B. J. Pigg, Administrative Assistant for the Asbestos Information Association/ North America. He reported that a Canadian mill and a Canadian manufacturing plant had been inspected and both were found to be in compliance. Also, a U.S. plant which had been under citation has now been abated and another plant, not under citation, had been inspected and found in compliance -- meaning that at least four more facilities are now in compliance with OSHA regulations. At the request of Mr. W. B. Reitze, of Johns-Manville Corporation, the Committee discussed waste disposal methods and differences between various, pertinent State regulations. Another item on the agenda was a discussion of smoking in the work place and various problems with and approaches to no-smoking pro grams. Mr. Reitze said that Johns-Manville now had a program at its Denver operation of no smoking anywhere on the premises, by anyone. MS 006901 MT-006306 Attachment Vll/page 1 of 1 PRODUCE JM - 8a MT-006307 ATI-141 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. MINUTES OF 1978 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ' OCTOBER 6, 1978 Kiawah Island Inn, Kiawah Island, South Carolina LIST OF DELEGATES AMATEX CORPORATION G . S . Dole M. J . Scanlan II. H. VI a 11 e r RAYBESTOS--MANRATTAN, P. Bell W. J. Edraundson J. N. Hawkins C. A. Kennedy C. McCartney R. 0. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft R. II. Sturm INC . SOUTHERN ASBESTOS E. C. Bratt D. E. Childers L. M. E'argle J. W. Echerd COMPANY ASBESTOS TEXT1L S.A D. Bareis B. J011NS-MANVILLE CANADA INC II. M. IIa y A. !,. Morrill GARLOCK OF CANADA LTD. J. W. Guffey, Jr. G. Vallee NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. S . Shima TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson, Jr. ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. J. Gaudry BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. W. II. Smith CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. J. J. Ellis J. W. Oughtred ATLAS TEXTILE COMPANY W. II. Johnston CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT J. D. Officer, Esq. ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, D. M. Fagan, Executive Secretary INC. Total attendance during the three-day 1978 Annual General Meeting was 43 people: 2G members, 10 spouses, 5 guests, 1 legal counsel and 1 secretary; representing 11 member companies, Atlas Textile Company a n d AT I IN C . 1. CALL TO ORDER. Textile Institute, 9:00 A.M., October South Carolina. The 1978 Annual General Meeting of the Asbestos Inc., was called to order by President Scanlan at 8, 1978, at Kiawah Island Inn, Kiawah Island, 2. INTRODUCTIONS OFFICIAL WELCOME President Scanlan welcomed all in attendance, asking each attendee to rise and give his name and business affiliation. The complete List of Delegates is as above. M _ 0O MS 006903 more.... MT-006308 ATI-141 Page 2 - Minutes of ATI INC. 1978 Annual General Meeting - 10/6/78 3. READING OF MINUTES. Upon calling for a reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by Mr. Dole, seconded by Mr. Echerd, and so carried to dispense with the reading thereof. 4. FINANCIAL REPORT. As reported by Treasurer Corson, the Institute had a total cash on hand at September 1, 1977, of $4362.48. Receipts for the Fiscal Year to August 31, 1978, including $18,425.70 for the Corporate Litigation Defense Fund, totaled $34,843.24. Disbursements for the same annual period, including $14,636.84 for litigation pur poses, totaled $27,405.15. Considering annual receipts, disburse ments, exchanges, assets and liabilities, net worth at August 31, 1978, was $7469.35 (See Attachment I). 5. FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT. Presented by Mr. Jean Gaudry, Director of Marketing, Asbestos Corporation Ltd. "Total shipments of all grades of asbestos fibers by Canadian pro ducers were down by 13% in the first seven montns of 1978 compared to the same period last year, i.e., 878,000 short tons last year and 760,000 tons this year -- for a drop of nearly 118,000 tons. "Shipments of textile fibers, however, are on the increase. Total shipments rose from 13,415 tons in 1977 to 14,488 tons in the seven months of 1978. This is an increase of 1073 tons or 8%. The few figures available for this year lead us to believe that the improve ment is taking place mainly in North America. "Producer inventories of textile grades, as expected, remain high and we do not expect any change in this situation at least until next year. Producer stocks of Groups 4, 5 and 6 have timidly begun to decrease in August with anticipations this downward trend will accelerate in the last four months of the year. "The strike at Carey-Canadian Mines Ltd. was resolved and workers returned to work on the third of August. But, on September 16 workers at Cassiar went on strike and are still on strike as of this day. Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. formally closed its operation at Clinton in July, thereby removing a source of 90,000 tons per year of primarily cement grade fibers. "The recent devaluation of the Canadian dollar against most major currencies is expected to have beneficial effects on the competitive ness of many asbestos-containing products. Indeed, over the past 12 months the Canadian dollar lost close to 15% of its value against the U.S. dollar. It also lost 33% against the Japanese yen. 6_. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT. Presented by Committee Chairman A. R. Morrill. ASTM D-628--Asbestos Tubular Sleeving and ASTM D-1061--Asbestos Lap--Complete specifications reviewed resulting in a number of editorial changes. Subcommittee Letters of Ballot have been autho rized and will be issued shortly. ASTM Subcommittee D13.14--Asbestos Textiles will hold a meeting in New York City on October 18, 1978. All Committee Members are urged to attend. Now that Committee review of pertinent ASTM specifications is com pleted for at least a year, the possibility of taking on other projects or assisting in programs of other ATI Committees was dis- . MT-006309 PRODUCED MS 006904 J -83 "" ATI-141 Page 3 - Minutes of ATI INC. 1978 Annual General Meeting - 10/6/78 cussed. The Chairmen of the Technical, Environmental and Fiber Research & Testing Committees will further consider the matter at a special meeting to be held 4:00 P.M., February 1, 1979, during the ATI INC. 1979 Winter Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. In closing,Chairman Morrill again issued the appeal for volun teers to serve on the ATI Technical Committee. 7. FIBER RESEARCH & TESTING COMMITTEE REPORT. Presented by Commit tee Member W. II. Smith. The Committee has completed the Revisions to certain Tests in the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition. All Revisions will be printed in Canada and should be available shortly. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT. Presented by Committee Chairman C. A. Kennedy. The Environmental Committee meeting was held Thursday, October 5, with thirteen members present. The problems associated with cotton dust sampling in the pre sence of an asbestos dust atmosphere were discussed. Some methods of compliance were reviewed although none of them offered a satis factory solution. Among the methods considered were the use of washed cotton and of rayon instead of cotton. A short discussion about the new hazardous chemical waste disposal law proposals was held. No meaningful solution was reached. An offer was made to mail to those interested a copy of a paper on asbestos dust control which had been presented at the National Science Academy in July. Seven members requested a copy. Mr. Walter discussed OSHA inspections and types and caliber of inspectors. Mr. Hay advised the group of Johns-Manville's policy and work regarding customer service and educating its customers on how to control dust. A short discussion about the new proposed standards of 0.1 f/cc and/or 1 f/cc was held, with no affirmative comments. 2- NEWS FROM MEMBERS. Gaylord F. A. Brink, retired from Asbestos Corporation Ltd., will remain in Quebec for at least another year. . . . Marcus N. Brooks did not renew his full-time contract with Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., and is now seeking consulting opportuni ties on a less time-consuming basis. . . . J. G. Foley, President of Albion Asbestos Packings Ltd., extended his thank you for the chance to attend the ATI INC. meeting in Quebec in June. . . . Paul O. Nicodemus, because of ill health, can no longer assume responsi bilities as Chakrman of ASTM Subcommittee D13.14--Asbestos Textiles. He offered to remain on the Committee and to contribute in any way possible. . . . Herbert E. Sunbury expressed regret he and Christine could not attend this meeting at Kiawah Island. 10. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. Plaques of Appreciation were presented to the following gentlemen for effective and capable leadership during their two-year terms as Committee Chairman: C. A. Kennedy-- Environmental Committee and A. R. Morrill--Technical Committee. MS 006905 MT-006310 ATI-141 Page 4 - Minutes of ATI INC. 1978 Annual General Meeting - 10/6/78 11. NEW OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978-79. Chairman Scanlan reported the Board of Governors had elected the following gentlemen to serve as Officers for the ensuing year: President--H. J. Corson, Jr., TBA Industrial Products Ltd.; Vice President--!!. M. Hay, Johns-Manville Canada Inc.; Treasurer--M. Q. Scowcroft, RaybestosManhattan, Inc. 12. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN APPOINTED FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS. The Governors also appointed the following gentlemen to serve as Committee Chair men until the 1980 Annual Meeting: Environmental--R. O. Moebius, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc.; Technical--G. Vallee, Garlock de Sherbrooke Ltee; Fiber Research & Testing--H. R. A. Devriese, Asbestos Corporation Ltd. 13. CHANGE IN AGENDA. Beginning in February, the ATI INC. Board of Governors will meet on Friday morning instead of Thursday afternoon. The time will coincide with that of the Committee Meetings and Committee Chairmen are urged to consider advance planning when coordination of information to be disseminated is necessary. 14. NEXT THREE METINGS. Mr. Scanlan reported the next three ings of the Institute will be as follows: Feb 1-2 1979 -- Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia; Jun 14-15 1979 -- Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.; Oct 3-5 1979 -- Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Florida. meet 15. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING PRESIDENT. Mr. Corson, newly-elected President, approached the podium to present, on behalf of the Governors and Members of the Institute, a handsome, engraved Atmos Clock to outgoing President Scanlan. The gift was given in appre ciation of outstanding leadership during a very difficult two-year period. Mr. Scanlan thanked the membership, saying it had been a pleasure to serve the Institute and acknowledged the assistance he had received throughout his presidency. 16. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to be brought be fore the membership, it was moved by Mr. Scowcroft, seconded by Mr. Gaudry, and so carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Doris M. Fagan, Executive Secretary Att. I: 4-page financial report, including Report of Funds for F/Y to 8/31/78, Approved Budget for F/Y to 8/31/79, and Corporate Litigation Defense Fund. MS 006906 MT-006311 ATI-141 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Report of Funds Fiscal Year To August 31, 1978 Period: September 1, 1977, thru August 31, 1978 CASH BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account 1977 TOTAL CASH ON HAND - September 1, 1977 CASH RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Interest on Savings Exchange Item For Corporate Litigation Defense Fund TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS CASH DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services (To 3/78) Legal Counsel Expenses (To 3/78) Statutory Representation Service New Address Filing with Commonwealth Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by Corporation Corporate Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel/Room/Meals Telephone Printing & Printing Supplies Photocopies Office Supplies Postage Office Rent Accountant ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Insurance TOTAL REGULAR EXPENSES Exchange Item Corporate Litigation: Postage Photocopies Telephone Statutory Representation Service Secretary's Travel Exp. (Depositions) Legal Counsel Deposition Expenses Legal/Philadelphia Legal/Virginia Legal/Tyler II Refund to Member for Overpayment $ 76.34 108.50 57.23 292.50 _______ 56.36 $ 590.93 1,831.95 8,584.22 3,084.74 170.00 375.00 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS CASH BALANCE ON HAND - August 31, 1978 $ 1,601.53 2,743.62 17.33 $ 4,362.48 $ 85.56 421.05 15,250.00 693.83 $ 16,450.44 67.10 18,425.70 $ 3,250.00 760.47 75.00 40.00 3,300.00 282.16 98.77 1,475.55 442.91 262.25 332.14 280.42 575.05 915.00 200.00 35.00 229.49 147.00 $ 12,701.21 67 *10 + 34,943.24 $ 39,305.72 . MS 006907 MT-006312 PRODUCED JM-83 + 14,636.84 - 27,405.15 $ 11,900.57 Attachment I/page 1 of 4 ATI INC. -- Report of Funds ATI-141 Fiscal Year To August 31, 1978 Period: September 1, 1977, thru August 31, 1978 CASH BALANCE ON HAND - August 31, 1978 Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account TOTAL AVAILABLE CASH FUNDS - August 31, 1978 ASSETS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1978: Total Cash Funds As Listed Above Accounts Receivable--Interest on Savings Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value 7/1-8/31/78 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AS OF AUGUST 31, 1978: Accounts Payable--Accrued Taxes Cadwalader/General 4/1-8/31/78 Cadwalader/Litigation 4/1-8/31/78 Dechert/Litigation 9/1/77-6/7/78 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 1,492.62 10,381.80 26. 15 $ 11,900.57 117.69 1.00 $ 213.18 4,072.38 64.35 200.00 ACTUAL NET WORTH AS OF AUGUST 31, 1978 $ 11,900.57 $ 11,900.57 $ 12,019.26 - 4,549.91 $ 7,469.35 CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS TEST MANUAL, 3RD EDITION TOTAL PICTURE FROM AVAILABILITY/OCTOBER 1974 RECEIPTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1977 Plus: 9/1/77 thru 4/30/78 5/1/78 thru 8/31/78 TOTAL RECEIPTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1978 DISBURSEMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1977 Plus: 9/1/77 thru 4/30/78 5/1/78 thru 8/31/78 NET REVENUE AS OF AUGUST 31, 1978 $ 236.40 184.65 $ 22,888.66 38.73 43.62 $ 23,408.72 + 421.05 $ 23,829.77 - 22,971.01 $ 858.76 NOTE: ATI INC.'s stock of Test Manuals is depleted. MT-006313 Attachment I/page 2 of 4 PRODUCED M -83 MS 006908 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1979 EXCLUDES CORPORATE LITIGATION EXPENSES ATI-141 RECEIPTS Members' Dues Interest From Savings Booklet Sales EXPENSES Legal Services Legal Expenses Statutory Representation Service Filing New Address with Commonwealth Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by Corporation Corporate Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel/Room/Meals Telephone Printing Photocopies Office Supplies Postage Office Rent Accountant ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Insurance Reserve RECEIVED F/Y 1977-78 $ 15,250.00 693.83 506.61 $ 16,450.44 EXPENDED F/Y 1977-78 $ 5,477.14* 1,451.02* 7 5.00 40. 00 3,300.00 282.16 98.77 1,475.55 442.91 262.25 332.14 280.42 575.05 915.00 200.00 35.00 229.49 147.00 $ 15,618.90* + 831.54* $ 16,450.44 EXPECTED F/Y 1978-79 $ 17,400.00 300.00 100.00 $ 17,800.00 BUDGETED F/Y 1978-79 $ 6,000.00 1,500.00 .. . 4,000.00 300.00 500.00 1,500.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 200.00 6 00. 00 1,500.00 300.00 35.00 575.00 150.00 ? 18,360.00 (- 560.00: $ 17,800.00 *Figures adjusted to include Accounts Payable items for legal expenses, averaged to 12-month period. MS 006909 produced JM - 83 Attacnment I/page 3 of 4 MT-006314 ATI INC. -- Report of Funds ATI-141 Fiscal Year To August 31, 1978 Period; September 1, 1977, thru August 31, 1978 CORPORATE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND Established:February 3, 1977 CASH DEFICIT AS OF AUGUST 31, 1977 RECEIPTS - Special Assessment #A Special Assessment #B Overpayment/To Be Refunded Deposition Expenses Refunded TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Postage Photocopies Telephone Secretary's Deposition Exp. $ 76.34 108.50 57.23 56. 36 Statutory Representation Svc. Refund To Mbr For Overpayment Legal Counsel Deposition Exp. Legal/Philadelphia -- Cadwalader (To 4/30/78) Dechert (To 8/31/77) $ 5,084.22 3,500.00 Legal/Virginia -- Cadwalader (Final) Legal/Tyler II Guest, Hoecker & Adair (Final) TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH DEFICIT AS OF AUGUST 31, 1978 LIABILITIES Cadwalader (5/1/78-8/31/78) Dechert (9/1/77-6/7/78) NOTE ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT #B Assessed Regular Members..................$14,300.00 Received as of 8/31/78......................-12,900.00 Balance Outstanding..............................$ 1,400.00 Appealed From Associate Mbrs...$ 5,250.00 Contributions as of 8/31/78....- 3,150.00 Possible To Come......................................$ 2,100.00 $ 1,400.00 + 2,100.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 1,000.00 16,050.00 375.00 1,000.70 ($ 11,898.88) + 18,425.70 + 6,526.82 $ 298.43 292.50 375.00 1,831.95 8,584.22 3,084.74 170.00 14,636.84 ($ 8,110.02) - 64.35 200.00 ($ 8,374.37) MT-006315 PRODUCED JM - 83 Attachment I/page 4 of 4 MS 006910 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Report of Funds_________________________ Period ATI-141 Fiscal 7Yeeaarr"Tclo> August 31, 1978 September 1, 1977, thru April 30, 1978 CASH BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1977 Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account TOTAL CASH ON HAND - September 1, 1977 $ 1,601.53 2,743.62 17.33 $ 4,3*62.48 CASH RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Interest on Savings Exchange Item For Corporate Litigation Defense Fund TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS CASH DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services (To 3/78) Legal Counsel Expenses (To 3/78) Statutory Representation Service Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by Corporation Corporate Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel/Room/Meals Telephone Printing & Printing Supplies Photocopies Office Supplies Postage Office Rent Accountant ASTM Dues Insurance TOTAL REGULAR EXPENSES Exchange Item Corporate Litigation: Postage $ 21.31 Photocopies 32.32 Telephone 41.15 Statutory Representation Service 292.50 Secretary's Travel Expenses (Depositic>ns)_ 56.36 $ ' ~ 443.64 Legal/Philadelphia 6,734.22 Legal/Virginia 3,084.74 Refund to Member for Overpayment 375.00 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS CASH BALANCE ON HAND - April 30, 1978 Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account TOTAL AVAILABLE CASH FUNDS - April 30, 1978 0*^ $ 53.57 236.40 15,250.00 477.66 $ 16,017.63 67.10 16,601.35 $ 3,250.00 760.47 75.00 2,285.00 217.39 98.77 777.23 182.18 73.32 225.94 ]10.98 286.36 540.00 200.00 35.00 147.00 $ 9,264.64 67.10 + 32,686.08 $ 37,048.56 MS 006911 MT-006316 $ 10,637.60 $ 945.27 16,090.63 43.32 - 19,969.34 $ 17,079.22 $ 17,079.22 A11achrnont_I/pagie _I of 3 ATI INC. -- Report of Funds ATI-141 Fiscal Year To August 31, 1978 Period: September 1, 1977, thru April 30, 1978 TOTAL AVAILABLE CASH FUNDS - April 30, 1978 ASSETS AS OF APRIL 30, 1977: Total Cash Funds As Listed Above Accounts Receivable Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AS OF APRIL 30, 1978: Accounts Payable/Accrued Taxes TOTAL LIABILITIES ACTUAL NET WORTH AS OF APRIL 30, 1978 $. 17,079.22 $ 17,079.22 1.00 $ 17,080.22 $101.64 ~ 101.64 $ 16,978.58 SUBJECT TO AUDIT CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS TEST MANUAL, 3RD EDITION TOTAL PICTURE FROM AVAILABILITY/OCTOBER 1974 RECEIPTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1977 Plus: 9/1/77 thru 12/31/77 1/1/78 thru 4/30/78 TOTAL RECEIPTS AS OF APRIL 30, 1978 DISBURSEMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1977 Plus: 9/1/77 thru 12/31/77 1/1/78 thru 4/30/78 NET REVENUE AS OF APRIL 30, 1978 NOTE: ATI has seven (7) Test Manual in stock and available for sale ..................... 7 copies @$18.95 = $132.65 $ 157.60 78.80 $ 22,888.66 12.40 ________ 26.33 $ 23,408.72 + 236.40 $ 23,645.12 - 22,927.39 $ 717.73 Ws 006912 produced M - 83 Attachment I/page 2 of 3 MT-006317 ATI INC. -- Report of Funds ATI-141 Fiscal Year To August 31, 1978 Period: September 1, 1977, thru ApriJ 30, 1978 GENERAL EXPENSES AGAINST GENERAL BUDGET RECEIPTS: Members' Dues Interest On Savings Booklet & Test Manual Sales DISBURSEMENTS: Legal Services (To 3/31/78) Legal Expenses (To 3/31/78) Statutory Representation Service Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by Corporation Corporate Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel/Room/Meals Telephone Printing Photocopies Office Supplies Postage Office Rent Accountant ASTM Dues , Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Insurance Reserve BUDGETED TO 8/31/78 $ 15,250.00 600.00 300.00 V 16,150.00 RECEIVED TO 4/30/78 $ 15,250.00 477.66 289.97 $ 16,017.63 $ 4,100.00 1,450.00 75.00 3,300.00 275.00 1,000.00 1,450.00 400.00 550.00 550.00 200.00 600.00 720.00 300.00 35. 00 525.00 145.00 $ 15,675.00 475.00 $ 16,150.00 $ 3,250.00 760.47 75.00 2,285.00 217.39 98.77 777.23 182.18 73.32 225.94 110.98 286.36 540.00 200.00 35.00 ,,. 147.00 $ 9,264.64 #. $ 9,264.64 Vs ooe9,3 JM - 83 Attachment I/page 3 of 3 MT-006318 r ATI INC..-- Report of Funds ATI-141 Fiscal Year To August 31, 1978 Period; September 1, 1977, thru April 30, 1978 CORPORATE LITIGATION DEFENSE FUND Established;February 3, 1977 CASH DEFICIT AS OF AUGUST 31, 1977 RECEIPTS - Special Assessment #A Special Assessment #B Overpayment/To Be Refunded Deposition Expenses Refunded TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Postage Photocopies Telephone Secretary's Deposition Expenses $ 21,31 32.32 41.15 56.36 Statutory Representation Service Refund To Member For Overpayment Legal/Philadelphia - Cadwalader (To 3/31/78) Dechert (To 8/31/77) $ 3,234.22 3,500,00 Legal/Virginia -- Cadwalader (Final) TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH DEFICIT AS OF APRIL 30, 1978 LIABILITIES Dechert (9/1/77 to 4/30/78) *Special Assessment OB Assessed Regular Members......... $14,300.00 Received as of 4/30/78............... 12,900.00 Balance Outstanding....................... $ 1,400.00 Appealed From Assoc Mbrs...........$ 5,250.00 Contributions as of 4/30/78.. 1,575.00 Possible To Come............................. $ 3,675.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 3,675.00 $ 5,075.00 $ 1,000.00 14,475.00 375.00 751.35 ($ 11,898.88) + 16,601.35 + 4,702.47 $ 151.14 292.50 375.00 $ 6,734.22 $ 3,084.74 - 10,637.60 ($ 5,935.13)* +___ 1,850.00 ($ 7,785.13) MS069U produced JM - 83 MT-006319 A1.1achment II/page 1 of 1