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AIA-1 CAREY-CANADIAN MINES, LTD. WEST ISLE TOWER, SUITE 203. 2121 NORTH SERVICE ROAD - OORVAL 740, P.O.. CANADA - TELEPHONE: 514-663-2390 CABLE ADDRESS: CARMINES MTL. - TELEX; 05-24552 TO: SUBJECT: April 2, 1973. Bulletin No. 400 ALL CCM DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND SALESMEN. OSHA `. ` _. ' " - ^ ^ ' * -The attached news release from the Asbestos Information Association/North America should be of interest to everyone. Although the contents could be considered a double edged sword, I prefer to think that this redoing of the current entire asbestos standard, is a positive step in favor of the asbestos industry. ... -- The AIA/NA is the main, if not'only organization in the U.S. that is carrying our message to the people and Government. . Anyone,interested in learning more about supporting the AIA/NA should w. rite to Matthew M. Swetonic. ' - ` Asbestos Information Association/North America, * . 22 East 40th. Street, - -: ` Hew York, N.Y. 10016. /dm. end. bcc: A. Bagenstose A. Bowe t AIA-1 . .* Asbestos Information Association/North America .. ' '" ' ' * * . 22 East 40tti Street .* New York, N. Y. 1CQ1S ' ' ` 212-639*3373 '. . `' - i s.in/j '; ,* f* .. * . VV '* : . March 15, 1973 OP VITAL IMPORTANCE We have just learned that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has decided to redo the entire asbestos standard, starting from scratch. .- . The official reason is that recently developed medical and technological data indicates that the present regulations no longer reflect "the best `available evidence." The real reason for the decision is that OSKA has taken so much flack from both industry and labor regarding the standards that OSKA wants to get itself off the hot seat. This time, however, OSKA is determined to make sure that no complaints can be raised over its handling of the development process. . . ., * Thus, within two to three months, a 15 man (the maximum allowed tmder the law) advisory committee will be put together to review all the available evidence .and make its recommendations to OSKA. The 15 man advisory committee will consist of: four representa tives from industry, four representatives frcm organised labor, two from government (one each from NIOSH and the Department of Defense), two from State Government, and three representing the scientific community. Dr. Selikoff will be one of the scientific community representatives------this has already been decided. The Chairman will be selected from among the three scientific community representatives. The committee will be given from three to nine months to complete its work. * Public hearings will be held.following the submission of the advisory committee recommendations. Recommendations for ' individuals to sit on the advisory committee will be sought from industry trade associations, thus the AIA will once again find 'itself in the forefront of the industry effort. ' ` * * You will obviously be kept closely informed of all developments regarding this situation. '. Sincerely, Matthew M Swetonic t