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3 (continued) & Asbestos containing gasket materials vill remain coBt-effeotive this time around. However, >. the ultimate goal of HIOSH is to tan the use of asbestos, vhioh means regulatory pressures vill continue for many years to cone. If vs do not begin a eeriouB effort to develop nonasbestos substitutes, additional "crash programs" can be expected. RecommendaticnB ' The above assessments raise questions about company response to impending government regula tions for environmental exposure to asbestos. In order to minimize the eoonomio and timing impaots of these regulations, the Company must increase response in the following areas: 1. Initiate Advanced Engineering projects in the FEO's to develop alternate materials for frieticn, gasket and insulating components that oontain asbestos. The October 7* 1978 Transmission and Axle Engineering Nonaabestos Material Program (Attachment I) ie an excellent example. The suppliers siust be made aware that ve are seriously interested in alternate materials so th&t they will expend the necessary R&D efforts. Additional manpower vill be necessary to assist the already over burdened PEO'e. Responsibility! PEO's (Advanoed Engineering) 2. It vill be necessary to increase the capability of the Friction Materials Study Group within Research Staff to provide parallel support for engineering projects. Responsibility: E&RS 3. A firm company policy must be adopted for asbestos usage. Attached is a Car Engineering Practice Letter signed by the Tice President, Car Engineering (Attachment IV). Responsibility: VMD&P h. Because of the lack of a formal mechanism to follow progress in this area, periodic reports must be made to management via the Engineering and Re search Subcommittee. Responsibility: PEO's (Advanced Engineering) Vehicle Materials Development and Planning August, 1979 *001 J?9i >r\ , Tc