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FILE NAME Quebec Asbestos Mining Association QAMA DATE 1969 Jan 28 DOC QAMA120 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Minutes of the 108 Meeting of the QAMA CPR a ET RMT RSi pe Song a nrpm at NST - MINUTES OF THE 108th MEETING OF THE QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION HELD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 1969 AT THE MONT ROYAL HOTEL MONTREAL P.Q. Presents ; > fl Resore K.V. Lindell I.C. Campbell D. Poirier r R.S. Colaman - ~ R. Hebron P.H. Riordon | J.A. Maim J.O. Eby Cao Robinson R.J. R.J. Merrill W.H. Foster I. Sabourin M.J. M.J. W.W. F.P. F.P. Massal Oughtrad Smith J.R.M. Hutcheson L. Pluze Paul Filteau Le W.W. Oughtred President of the Association was in the chalz Minutes of the meeting of November . : ee we : re oe 25th were approved as ee a oe ee Be written toe The committee Chairmen were then asked to report to the meeting : TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The committee mel in Ottawa on January 14th and 15th last { 1. Filtration of asbestos mixes - Mr. F. Nemmath of oe Does LP pm OER the ae the Mineral ProcessDii vin sig on submitted report containing Ne analysis of the problem together with recommandations On the following day January 15th after a discussion of Mr. Nemmeth's report it was agreed that an attempt should be made at developing laboratory apparatus capable of producing & shast which could be ... ee ee ee e orm Bef 4 5.09 2 = LN OA PC afak sA etae TCP hEeeN dere aes bea RLS aby ERO rae TT mertr meneame) oh wn sony PE tev Peel A eae ae ARE RES S I E Ee i om C . oo Boy B omer ones: ERAT ea an vr nA hee 4 Rrs eee ee SD vo" 1 7 a ~ aon . . . a - t : . matt . : os . 4 2 measured for water retention and green strength The subcommitt plans to communicate with the Pulp and Paper Research Institute to determine if a similar problem has been solved for wood pulp 2. Editorial Subcommittee - The representative from the Johns- Manville Research Center Informad the Committee that statistical , ; analyses carried out by the research center for Q.A.M.A. would be ^'harged according to the amount of work involved rather than at | fixed rate per study Delivery of the Franch translation of the summarise of testing procedures is slated for January 15th 1969. The translation will be submitted to French language senior laboratory technicians at sach company for their comments prior to publication oo 3. Wet Classification - The statistical analyses of the Round Robin Data prepared by Professor White and the Manville Research Center were studied by the subcommittee at their meeting mime aa | It was explained that comparison of the McNett method and the & method was not fair since technicians are thoroughly experienced with the McNett apparatus but not for the most part with the & unit It was moved that a one year period be taken to acquire experience with the N method prior to repeating tha Round Robin Therefore adoption of the & procedure at this time would be premature A TL subcom itt aetiesAL PR OE TeeFitat at. Fe Area 4. Fibre Strength Unit - It isfelt that the subcommitt should 4 continue its efforts at improvitnhg is method with a view to ob- taining a significant degree of reproducibility A new subcommittee Chairman will have to be appointed to replace Mr. L. Montpetit who has recently resigned . ators SPE Sian vnerrag gies i ree ae eH TS A I ered 5he =f AO YE NET EO He Et ad ayer. vost - tN eel ggg a 4 rN a BER we 3 whe S. Magnatic Rating - Presently a Q.A.M.A. - A.T.I. Round Robin Text is being conducted under the auspices of the A.T.I. Technical te Committee Mr. Welter Smith of Bell Asbestos Mines has complated hit beat and observations at the A.C.L. Laboratory and conducted er his tour of the other participating laboratorise the weak of Janus- { By 13th peeapee, 6. Color Tast - Correlation tests have been delayed due to difficul- , _ by experienced with the Sherbrooke Laboratory Caler apparatus as a result test data was not available for study at the last meeting of the subcommittee November 27th Pending receipt of corralation test results it was agreed that the write of the test method 1 ahould be undertakan and that the procedure be submitted to 0.A.M for proper sanction prior to final presentation to S.T.M. ws | | Tee 1 Miscellaneous - At a special afternoon session on January 14th two representatives of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics presented an introduction to statistics which was followed by a lecture by a representative of statistics to the the Atomic Energy Commission on the application of design experiments The next day January 15th Mr. Sirois of the Mineral Processing Division presented a captivating lecture on the fundamentals of Zeta potential Mr. Zoldners of the Industrial Minerals Division reviewed certain observations on the tasting of cement ; . x a an we M^NER M^ NNERUNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND GRADING COMMITTEE | ici ule nib Teegiembseae nediheeRleeaayre This committee met on January 22nd and matters of interest to tha Directors of the Association were reviewed by the Chairman SSRIS Ri cman ts oehag is OngMERTEN ' ROR EAR OE a RED EE LN T EE Ee ey y eo em na gemmmans (05 8 1S W021 er, were mweren MSSM URES we= rr rat ("1 4, e 1. Sherbrooke Laboratory - Work is being pushed on the Zales per- ticle size analyser and the shearing device The Committe SO Pa is convinced that the project is well while and should be put- sued vigorously as practical Fibre Inspector The Fibre Inspector is taking on the task of calibrating the various companies colour machines as requmatad by Compenies to do so 2. Random Production Sempling for Q.S. Test -- Some refinements to 7 present procedures of random sampling for 0.5 Test were approved The use of rubber balls in the racks of the O.S. machine will be in- vestigated for use in the testing of floats 3. Fibres Containing Additives - It was agreed that the Monthly Shipping Test Report as produced by each Q.A.M.A. Member Company will effective January 1969 show the grade identification of shipments containing additives These will be identified by the letter S for C.J.M. and the letter F for A.C.L at the moment As reported previously these will not at sampbl e se ampd led by ere. the Fibre Inspector for either the yearly inter testing or fo ber Random Production Sampling for C.S. TREE 4. Fibre Strength Unit - The Committee recommends to the Technical Committes that the new modified F.S.U. procedure should be adopted and that a good standard cement is desirable It was pointed out thet a atenderdized cement is available from C.J.M. with controlled She te F evaluationSuch a service could eventually Sherbrooke Laboratory bbee centralized centralizecdentralizedcentralized centralizedcentralized the at at at the be dee ate te 5. New Test Methods Asbestos Classifications & Ottawa Research - Considerable time was spent mation for desirable future reviewing this subject and a good action obtained The basic fibre sum- date th EMS ca Lats Pe RS T s ET TS FR, ee ail stereo Cr Oe ... - AA ...nd ... ... oe | C C - sos EIS, HOGS van 5 ne required and These are to suggested methods to be investigated were be checked and then presented to Ottawa established for discus- sion A further stap may be to request acceleration of these Inves- tigations which are felt by this Committee to be nacessery and important if better classification methods are to be found 1000 00 if mill automation is to be attainable INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE / Following the lest meeting copies of used by our ventilation engineer were the dust counting procedure distributed to all companies There is nothing confidential in this write it is not necessa- rily the best method it is merely a description of the procedure used by our engineer wee ee eet onsate Two meetings the committee were held to review the demands of the syndicates concerning e new labour contract Demands are for flat increeses but there is considerable veristion in the amounts asked ; } RM tc ek eR Pe Fi } Loe The resolution on the transfer of the Mine Rescue Equipment to the Department of Natural Resources is deleyed pending a meeting Counsel with a local Thetford Mines Notary who prepered the of original deed BT. eee ee ee e Consell du Patronet - The Ceneral Manager attended as an observer extablished The of the Con- : a meeting on January 20th at which time the structures # sell duPatronat du Qu^'becwere officiallyextablished primary primary objectives of this Council are to insure a permanent liaison between - management management groups a better coordination of their activities and interventions before public authorities and to promote the scenomic ae ne et e a e ee ee ee ee ee eee wh Cepeiihieet et SR alent gs OEWEE yer aes. an say ../6 RASR TRSMR RSS Re - tee ee eee oo Saks UNS ANS of wernt WETS" OL < aS | | |im 6 social and professional interests of management One of ita first tasks is to sat up proper channels tion between the Provincial Labour of communication and consulta- Department and the Council It is hoped from now on no legislation will be submitted by the Depart- .ment prior to consultation with the Council Membership for a management Association is 200.00 per year Asso- ciation delegates must be persons actively engaged in the management of @ business or company they can be accompanied by a permanent officer of their Association es an adviser On a motion duly secon- dad it was resolved that the Q.A.M.A. apply for membership in the Council oer 8 pan TRAFFIC COMMITTEE The Chairman reported that there had been two meetings of the Com- mittee since the last meeting of the Association Further meetings . are scheduled for January 29th with U.K. Australian Zealand and Continental Conferences In addition view of the fact that it r See seems unlikely that any effective arrangement can made with the | Continantal Conference and because the tentative agreement with the Arctic Line is not acceptable to all mambers meetings have been arranged with two conference carriers who are interested in carring asbestos to the Continent this coming year ; - The Chairman reported that the Canadian section of one American conference had raised its retes by effective with the opening of navigation bunt ee Lo . tet te tbe em gence th eh ed Pan Metal. : . Oe A ee kas . i$ : The labour situation on the Lawrance river is still a cause for concern and combined with the procrastination of the federal Covernment in pessing legislation governing the operation of shipping con- ferancia has resulted in an overall deterioration of lines service to Canadian ports net mee tet mae Te oof? de Mme ae a Le te cree Matinre Te re rr a ee] Sr erase ALS name ecre LEGISLATION AND TAXATION COMMITTEE The Governments are looking for new sources of revenus which means increased taxation commented the Chairman Presently under consideration by the Federal Government is a capital gains tax In order to supplement information on the mining industry it is \ proposed to distribute new forms no that each tical date on taxes contributions etc. payed company may film during the years statis1967 _ 68 with the Association's Auditors Riddell Stead Graham and Hutchi- son As soon as representatives of all member companies are appointed to subject committes a meeting will be called to study local texation . matters PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Sale - eM ep rth yke PRY v, Mees Byes The proposal tabled at the last meeting was reviewed by the Chairman of the Committee Following comments from several doctors it wee resolved to terminate contract with Edicas and negotiate a personal contract with John Gossip This may call for a notice of three 3 months ADOPTED to wnat toe,ap+^ reporter from the Canadian Press is presently series anagng of articles on the asbestos industry in Quebec The advisability of reviewing these articles before publication was underscored Thate was good latent possibility present counsel suggested having such opportunity pa ee Ben Laem ae thd Ltt a \ \ Pend RS ELS Tt TTT 1 OES le AMER ein INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE nee neve te A great number of pertinent papers statements and clippings have been circulated since the last masting The Chairman questioned the proposal concerning the allocation of research expenditures whereby companies would share the expenses on the basis or tx or oe sales according to figures pragered by Riddell Stead Craham & oem he Hutchison It was not clear whether this formula was meant to es establish the actual budget estimates or an additional fund Dr. Merrill indicated an additional fund was meant so did Mr. Lindall Lindall Referance was made by Mr. Lindell to a Montreal Club unofficial masting of some Q.A.M.A. members Messrs Oughtred Lindell Smith Merrill Coleman Sabourin attending Messrs been forcibly prevented from attending Messel and Main having Dr. Wright thinks he may not be able to maintain the scientific committee together if insufficient funds are available The Chairman pointed out that the members of the Scientific Committes are being sollicited from various quarters and that their advice and prestige have Association been so far most valuable to Their leaving the Scientific the Institute end the Committee would therefore be a great loss end this should not be allowed to happen The In- dustry has a serious problem and connot leave the matter to others It must fight its own battle For instance General Motors is holding a meeting on brake linings this very day January 28th results could be damaging to Industry should it be demonstrated that dust from the linings as an air pollutant affects human health ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE seatShSaandg? = "7s t te peeee toed Tet ww eb ... ... me' ne 5 i The Chairman tabled a report in which he reviewed the major projects now and in progress at the Jeffrey Mine C.J.M. Lake Asbestos of Quebec Limited Asbestos Corporation The Chairman pointed out that the current British standard for dust - and industrial environment in two 2 fibres per c.c it is expected wy he ese EE ... : . Qt ee wee Smo gee ail 2, een ycten dels arent a0 eee Set amt ... re... nee ss ... 9 that the U.S. etendard fibrea per c.c. or two will shortly be revised to 2 appof Manville twelve 12 proposes to use a provisional standard of 6 fibres per c.C. measured by a membrane filter At the present time there are no dust counts taken in town -Asbestos eae and Thetford Black Lake Areas- 28 an environmental control mossure ea NEW BUSINESS Laval Geology Garden - It seems that letters have been sent by Laval University to member companies soliciting a contribution towards the financing of the Laval Geology Garden The matter was left with each company Treasurer - Financial unaudited statements for the yeer 1968 were circuleted to directors and associates ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting wes formally adjourned 1969 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ~ PS gigi SN ig 0k - ' " QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION The meeting was brought to order and the President called on the Chairman of the Nominating Committee SRA  , < oatanenss ea cubes bated babi ett ee NS PS RE, Satire narbtoine. a pat enalan SE SS TSA elem 10 Election of Officers for 1969 - The Chairman of the Nominating Committee Committee reportedthat his a decision es to a slate of officers had been unable to arrive at end that therefore the Committe wished to tender its resignation The President then asked for nominations from the floor As mone ware being to discuss made it was the matter then suggested that the Directors meat A.C.L. and C.J.M. Directors elected to alana abstain , At tha resweption of the meeting it was moved and seconded that Mr. M.J. Messel be appointed pro tem Chairman of the meeting of Directors ~: CARRIED At this point the following nominations were proposed and seconded President K.V. Lindell Vice President R.J. Morrill Treasurer George Robinson Counsel Ivan Sabourin General Manager and Secre- tary Paul Filtasu It was also moved that nominat beico lonss ed All in Favour This slate of Officers was then unanimously carried with all seven Directors present Appointment of Auditors Graham and Hutchison be - Proposed and seconded that Riddell appointed Auditors of the Association Stead for 1969 DATE : wists OF NEXT MEETING eter Sy mee sin 22 patient 4 Brie , a cgi nee vis SS sues cies Pyar itt EE 2 ee see i ~ place The next meeting will be held on March March 25th by the President at to be decided nee eeaoe ADJOURNMENT There being - oe : we ee ; . - gt 7% no further business the meeting was formally adjourned Seated unveaanaasanveseuce > won TRAPATT wearin SHSEGERoneewee sethTR . - in vb pitti iane! a