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AS3ESTC3 TEICTILZ INSTITUTE, INC 1S75 ANNUAL MEETING October 8/ 1976 Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, LIST OF DELEGATES AMATEX CORPOnAT.TON W. Maaskant M. J. Scanlan J. L. En in-ay H. H. Walter GAJRLOCK INC. P. S. Hanke, Fi,. A. Kuzmuk R. 3. Pilmor lOjirlod of Canada ] RAY3EST0S-MAN*r-.TI AiJ. M. N. Brooks P. G. Dolan G. Ferrucci R. M. Gordon j. w. Hawkins C. A. ICennedy W. Krudea R. 0. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft J. P. Nronski INC. SOUTHERN AS33ST0S COMPANY E. C. 3ratt D. E. Childers j. W. Echerd ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. G. F. A. Brink H. Davrissa P. E. Loclarc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LTD. W. H. Si.vLch CANADIAN JC^TS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. H. M. Hay A. R. Morrill CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. N. A"it.zuk R. A. Kuntze (ORF) P. Steen LAKE ASBESTOS CF QUEBEC LTD. E. A. Sarroll C. E. Stiefkan (ASARCO) NIPPON ASBESTOS CO. LTD. It. Mori S. Shina T3A INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson FRL/AN ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CO. S. Golub ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. J. D. Officor, Esq., Lagal Counsel Cadwaladar, Wickersham & Taft D. H. Fagan, Exacutiva Secretary Total attendance during the three-day 1976 Annual Meeting was 57 people* 34 members, 20 spouses, 1 guest, 1 legal counsel and 1 sec retary; representative of 11 member companies, FRL and ATI. AQ - wrr-~J in/Q^ 002678 V CC04770 WV-03440 Pago 2 - ATI Inc. 1975 Annual Meeting - 10/8/76 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The 1576 Annuel General Meeting of Asbestos Tac tile Institute, Inc., wes called to order by President Kuzmuk at 9:15 a.m., October 8, 1976, at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah/'Georgia. 2. INTRODUCTIONS & OFFICIAL WELCOME: President Kuzmuk introduced the following new delegates: Nicholas Gritzuk, Chairman, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Peter Steer, President, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Herman Dev:.*$.ase, Product Research & Development Manager, Thatford Operations, Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Gabriel Ferrucci, President, Raybestos Manhattan Industrial Products Company; J. David Officer.. Esq., Cadwalaaer, Wickersham & Taft. Mr. Kuzmuk thru welcomed all members, asking each to rise and give his name and company affiliation. Special mention was made of Joseph P. Wronnki, of Raybestcs-Manhattan, Inc., since this was his first ATI meeting for some time. The attendees at the meeting are listed on the first page of these Minutes. 3. READING CF MINUTES: Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last mooting, it was moved by Mr. Gcanlan, seconded by Mr. Brett, and unanimously carried, to dispense with the reading thereof. 4. FINANCIAL REPORT: A report on the financial posture of the Cor poration at August 31, 1976, wa3 presented by Treasurer Scanlan. The cash balance on September 1, 3.975, v/as $3,599.21. Receipts of $17,970.77 less disbursements of $18,166.05 left a cash balance at year-end of $8,403.13. Actual receipts accountable to the year under review, less actual exponses for the year resulted in a net loss of $1,906.39. Of interest was the fact that, to date, a net profit of $206.49 had been realized on the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, 3rd Edition. Treasurer Scanlan also reported that the financial records of the Corporation had boon audited by Droslin and Company, Certified Public Accountants, and had been found to be in order. The budget for the fiscal year to end August 31, 1977, as approv ed by the Board of Governors, was presented to the membership. Total receipts are anticipated to be $15.950.00 and expected expens es should reach about $16,715.00, leaving the very small amount of $235.00 for unforeseen costs. It was movad by Mr. Eratt, seconded by Mr. Scowcroft, and so carried, to acceot the Renort as presented. A copy of the Report of Funds as of 8/31/76 and the Approved Bud get for the Fiscal Year 1976-77 are appended hereto as Attachment,_I. V more. 002679 000477; 5. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: President Kuzmu2: apprised the membership that the Board of Governors had seriously considered the advisability of a Special Assessment on the Regular Member companies of the Corpora tion to'cover expenses being incurred in defense of the several'liti gations in which the Corporation has been armed as a defendant. However,,the Governors unanimously agreed the decision should be made by' the members of the new 3oard at their initial meeting in February 1977. In the meantime,. Corporate litigation costs will be paid out of general funds. __/ _6. FI32R PRODUCERS REPORT: Prior to giving his official presentation w. H. Smith, Sales and Technical Manager, Bell Asbestos Minas Ltd., offered the suggestion that ATI and the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association endeavor to not schedule their respective meetings con currently. It appears that the several people who are members of both the QAMA and ATI have much to contribute to the two organiza tions but are frequently unable to attend both functions because of conflicting dates. In presenting the Fiber Producers Report, Mr. Smith stated that 1976 has been an extremely good year for sales of Group 3 asbestos fibers, especially in markets in Eastern Europe and the Far East. Sales to Western Europe and North America showed a downward trend. The supply of Group 3 fibers will probably exceed demand in 1977. As a matter of interest. Group 3 fiber sales averaged 30,000 tons per year from 1965 to 1976. The highest volume during the twelveyear period was 47,000 tons in 1968? the lowest was 30,000 tons in 1965. See Attachment II for the Fiber Producers Report in its entirety. 7. FILM/SPECIAL FEATURE: Through the courtesy of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd., the membership was privileged to view a sound/ color motion picture on the importance of asbestos to the safety and comfort of mankind and on Cassiar's asbestos mining operation in Canada. Extensive coverage was given to the asbestos-health issue and effective control measures being taken by Cassiar, and to the company's positive approach and continuing effort toward better, cleaner and safer working and living conditions. 8. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Technical Committee Member Hawkins reported on the activities of the group, stating tlyat Dr. S. Golub, of FRL/an Albany International Comnany, reviewed his proposed dust counting procedure with the Technical Committee prior to presenta tion before the Environmental Committee. Dr. Golub is also Chairman of ASTM Committee J>-13 on Teartiles. In this capacity he expressed the belief that the Asbestos Industry should endeavor to gain 3oraa favorablo publicity. One way to do this would bo for someone on behalf of ATI to prepare a^practicaltype paper on the advantages and virtues of asbestos. At the D-13 LAQ - WV Tnr^.... 10/93 0026&D (*' A* fwt 4A 7( <' (~w fc. Page 4 - ATI Inc. 1S7S Annual touting 10/B/73 meeting in October, a representative of ASTM will discuss the possi bility with Subcommittee D-13.14 (essentially the ATI Technical Committee), specifically covering format, content and how ASTM could handle publicity and distribution. Dr. Golub advised the Committee that most Military and Federal Standards-are now'being written in ASTM format and that perhaps ATI should become more involved in this changeover. The Committee, on a continuing basis, updates and revises ten ASTM Standards related to asbestos textiles. All ten of the Stan dards are presently in good condition, although two are in need of some minor modifications. Specification MIL-I-1534S concerned with thermal insulation tape has been dropped as a concern of the Committee. Some updating is in order on the Handbook of Asbestos Textiles, 3rd Edition. Since a large supply of copies still exists, it was felt by the Committee that a one or two page insert would suffice to bring the reader current, briefly, on matters such as ASTM and Military Specifications related to asbestos textiles, OSHA regula tions and the wet process method of manufacture. It would perhaps be well for the Environmental Committee to review two other ATI booklets. For instance, the booklet entitled "Method for Determining Asbestos Dust Concentration" describes the imoinger technique as a dust counting procedure. Since the membrane filter method is now specified, some notification should be made in the booklet to the effect that although the information is accurate, it is no longer the standard procedure followed in the Asbestos Industry. The "Measurement of Airborne Asbestos Fiber by the Mem brane Filter Method" booklet could also be updated by inserting a page to define more recent calibration and counting procedures. See Attachment III for the entire Technical Committee Report. J9. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTi Acting Chairman Childers elabor ated on the proposal by Dr. Golub mentioned heretofore in paragraph 8. Dr. Golub has been researching a method for determining the amount of asbestos fiber in the workroom atmosphere. He proposes to use the standard membrane filter method for sampling, but his procedure would differ greatly in the preparation of a sample for counting. Dr. Golub proposes to stain the asbestos fibers with a dye that has an offinity only for asbestos, thereby making a great distinction between tho asbestos fibers and the background material. It seems reasonable to assume that research in this direction would be worthwhile, especially in view of the many contradictions possible with tho presently accepted counting techniques. In effect; Dr. Golub was seeking funding. A member of tho Committee reported a lade of success on the part of his company toward reducing du3t concentrations via electronic apparatus for charging particles in tho atonospharo. However, another company testing in a much smaller area of atmosphoro AO -- WVmoro.......... 10/93 002681 C004773 Pago 5 - ATI Inc. 1976 Annual Maoting 10/C/7S reported some success with the procedure. ' All plants have received from CSKA an extension of the abatement period for mandatory dust control measures. Monthly progress reports must be issued to the Area Director or State authority. See Attachment IV for the entire Environmental Committee Report. 10. FIBER RESEARCH AND TESTING SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT: Chairman Kuntze defined the group's activities concerned with the cn-going roundrobin program on the' dust count method, a procedure for determining length distribution of spinning fiber, and various available dust counting instruments. Dr. Kuntze reiterated the concern over a lack of consumer representation on the Committee. See Attachment V for the entire Report. 11. DR. KUNTSE HONORED: In appreciation of outstanding leadership as Chairman of the ATI Fiber Research and Testing Subcommittee from February 1974 through October 1976, President Kuznuk presented Dr. Richard A. Kuntze with a handsome, inscribed, walnut plaque. Dr. Kuntze is Director, Department of toterials Chemistry, Ontario Research Foundation. He has been involved in the affairs of ATI on behalf of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. 12. CORPORATE LITIGATION: A3 reported by Attorney Officer, the Cor poration currently has three lawsuits outstanding against it. In the two cases arising out of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Ferris and Gerace), communications have been established with the plaintiffs' attorneys and the outlook appears favorable toward ATI, Inc. being dismissed from the lawsuits. An agreement has been reached with Gerace's attorney whereby ATI, Inc., does not have to file any papers or tales any action until some future time, if ever. This will keep the Corporation's legal costs in this instance to a minimum. A new set of cases is arising out of the Norfolk Naval.Shipyard Virginia, many of which are ejected to name ATI, Inc., as a defend ant. However, the attorneys in the Norfolk cases appear to bo the same attorneys who are handling the Philadelphia cases and Trial Counsel is, therefore, optimistic that similar agreements will be reached and, hopefully, ATI, Inc., will be dismissed from the suits without incurring significant legal fees. [At the request of the Board of Governors, Cadwalader, Nicker3ham & Taft will prepare a memorandum as to the extant of liability of Regular and Associate Member companies in any litiga tion which involves the Corporation. J 13. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Committee Chairman Bratt reported that a slate of officers for the Fiscal Year 1576-77 was presented to the 3oard and the Governors unanimously accepted the proposal. Consequently the following Officers will servo one-yeas terms to 1977 -- <'C047?4  Page 6 - ATI Inc. 197 S Annual Meeting - 10/8/7 S President--Michi21 J. Scanlan, Amatox Corporation; Vice President & Treasurer--a. J. (Jerry)'Corson, TBA Indus trial Products Ltd. In addition, the following gentlemen have graciously accepted Com mittee Chairs for two-year terms to August 31, 1378 -- Environmental -- C. A. (Spot) Kennedy, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc.; Technical -- Alton R. Morrill, Canadian Johns-Manville Cc. Ltd.; Fiber Research & Testing --Hermann Devriese,.Asbestos Corporation Ltd. 14. NU.7 BOARD OP GOVERNORS: The following representatives will serve on the Board of Governors of the Corporation under the-new membership criteria established as of September 1, 1976 -- AMATEX CORPORATION -- M. J. Scanlan RAY3ESTCS-MANKVTTAN, INC. -- M. Q. Scowcroft SOUTHERN AS3ESTOS COMPANY -- E. C. Sratt ASAHI AS3ESTOS CC. LTD. -- H. Iwata ASBERIT S.A. -- M. Cattaneo A. AS3ESTOS TEXTIL S.A. -- D. Sarois 3. CANADIAN JOHNS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. -- H. M. Hay GARLOCK OP CANADA LTD. -- R. B. Pilner NIPPON AS3ESTOS CO. LTD. -- S. Shima TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. -- H. J. Corson, Jr. 15. NEWS FROM A. FORMER MEMBER: Herbert E. Sunbury, former active ATI member and acecutive Secretary, has written the Institute to send his best regards and to advise that he and Christine are doing fine and enjoying good health. Regrettably, ho reported the passing of .laltcr C. Atkinson in September 1976. Many Institute members will recall that Mr. Atkinson was active for some years as an ATI Committco Chairman and Member. He had rotired from Johns-Manville Corporation in 1966. 16. ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOC LATION/NORTH AMERICA: R. H. Moreness, AIA/NA Executive Director, telephoned a report on v/hat tho Occupa tional Safety and Health Administration is doing that concerns the Asbosto3 Industry. Briefly, tho Association has not received a reply from Dr. Morton Corn to its request for a consolidation of hearings on the Asbestos Manufacturing and Construction Standards. , . . Tho Inflationary Impact Statement (IIS) being prepared for OSHA by CONSAD Research Corporation has not as yet been accepted by 033\. When it is approved it will bo just 30 days before public hearings are held on the Asbestos Manufacturing Standard. . . OGSA has contracted with Research Triangle Institute for an IIS on tho Asbestos Construction Standard--and a similar study will be made for ANA/NA by Equitable Environmental Health, Inc. .AQ-WV ^ ^ more.............. 10/93 002683 0004773 Page 7 - ATI lac. 1973 Annual Heating - 13/3/76 i 17. FUTURE MEETING SITES & DATES: Chairman Kuznuk advised of the Governors* decision to hold future ATI meetings as follows: 1377 Feb 3-4 -- Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia 1977 Jun 2-3 -- Washington Statler Hilton, Washington, D.C. 1977 Oct 5-7 -- Ponte Vedra Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 1973 Feb 1-2 -- Atlanta, Georgia 1978 Jun 1-2 -- Washington, D.C. 1978 Oct 4-6 -- Kiavah Island Inn, Charleston, South Carolina 18. FUTURE TWO-DAY MEETINGS SCHEDULE: In the interest of expediency and meeting flight schedules, the ensuing agenda has been established for ATI's two-day, work-type meetings: Thursday Ad Hoc Committee Beard of Governors Reception 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday Committee Meetings -- 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. General Meeting -- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adjournment by 12:30 p.m. in most instances. 19. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT: Incoming Chair man and President Scanlan performed the pleasant task of awarding an impressive Atmos Clock to Jjt. Kuzmuk for his untiring, productive efforts in leading the Institute through some difficult times and on to a progressive future. In his acceptance address, Mr. Kuzmuk depressed what a great pleasure it had been to bo involved in ATI activities. Regrettably a change in his dutios at Garlock will take him away from the asbestos business and ho will no longer be attend ing ATI functions. Both he and Anno will miss seeing the many friends they have made during tho past 8-1/2 years of association with tho Institute. 20. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be brought be fore tho membership, it was moved by Mr. Loclerc, seconded by Mr. Stiefken, and so carried, to adjourn tho mooting at 11:00 a.m. A Grand Finale Reception and Luncheon followed and officially .ended the 1976 Annual Meeting of Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc. Respectfully Submitted, C$'o^ud' Doris M. Fagan, Scocutive Secretary Attachment I: Report of Funds at 3/31/76 & Budget for PA 1976-77 Attachment II: Fiber Producers Report Attachment III: Technical Committee Report Attachment IV: Environmental Committee Report Attachment V: Fiber Research & Tasting Subcommittee Report AQ-WV y --04776 10/93 002684 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE, INC. Report of Funds . , Fiscal Year Endinq Auqust 31, 1976 Period: September 1, 1975 thru August 31, 1976 BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975: Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account Less Amount in Litigation Defense Fund TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 1975 S 700.48 20,936.45 46.21 $ 21,683.14 - 13,083.93 $ 8,599.21 RECEIPTS: Booklet Sales Test Manual Sales Members' Dues Interest on Savings ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement Office Supplies/Repaid by Litigation Defense Fund Charged Expense From Litigation Defense Fund for Shoup Litigation Members' Dues For Next Fiscal Year $ 136.84 1,492.84 11,250.00 758.85 112.00 99.34 24.72 S 13,874.59 2,576.68 $ 16.4S1.27 + 1,519.50 TOTAL RECEIPTS + 17,970.77 DISBURSEMENTS: $ 26,569.98 Legal--Services....................................... $3,845.00) Expenses...................... ................$1,360.78) Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, Inc. ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage--Excluding Test Manual Postage--Test Manual Renral of Office Space Accoun tan t/Caruso/1974-75 ASTM Dues 1976 Gifts/Flowers/Plaques Booklet Sale Refunds Insurance Shoup Litigation $ 5,205.78 356.35 2,945.97 235.35 2,743.41 495.59 591.02 1,060.19 528.13 213.60 660.00 300.00 25.00 20.53 45.25 164.00 $ 15,590.17 2,576.68 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS............................................................................................. - 18,166.85 BALANCE ON HAND - August 31, 1976 AO-WViore..--10/93 002685 .................................................... $ 8,403.13 Attachment I/page 1 of 2 ''004777 Cheating Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account $ 928.75 7,462.72 ________ li. 66 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS - August 31, 1976 ................................................ ASSETS AS OF August 31, 1976: Total Funds As Listed Above , Accounts Receivable -- Test C-2 for Vanderbilt Office Expenses/Litigation Furniture fi Equipment/Nominal Value $ 8,403.13 5.57 107.46 i.qq TOTAL ASSETS . .................................................................................................... LIABILITIES AS OF August 31, 1976: Accounts Payable -- Accrued Taxes on Wages Members' Dues for Next F/Y $ 179.26 1,519.50 ' TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................................................................... ACTUAL NET WORTH AS OF AUGUST 31, 1976 ........................................... S 8,403.13 $ 8,517.16 - 1,698.76 $ 6,818.40 APPROVED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1977: INCOME: Members' Dues Interest on Savings Booklet/Magnetite Sales Test Manual Sales CPENSES: Legal Services Legal Expenses Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross wages Taxes on wages Paid by ATI ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage/Excluding Test Manual Postage/Test Manual Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaquas Insurance Reserve $ 15,250.00 1,000.00 100.00 600.00 $ 16,950.00 $ 4,000.00 1,500.00 70.00 3,300.00 260.00 2,800.00 700.00 700.00 1,100.00 700.00 100.00 660.00 200.00 25.00 400.00 200.00 $ 16,715.00 235.00 $ 16,950.00 LA1Q0/-9W3 Y00268B Attachment I/paqe 2 of 2 *VM 4 l " ^" "f* 1A "I? IvQ- FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT Presented by Tfcltar H. Smith, Solos and Technical Manager, Bell Asbestos Minas Ltd., at tho 1976 Annual General Mooting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 1975. As a matter of interest to both Producers and Manufacturers, we have obtained figures showing the Production and Sales of Group 3 fibers froir. 1965 to 1976, inclusive. Those are total Canadian figures and while we cannot ascertain what tonnages wore sold to non-textile manufacturers, it certainly does not constitute a large percentage: 1965 1966 1967 IS 63 1969 1970 1971 1972 197 3 1974 1975 1976 Sales 30,000 40,000 33,000 47,000 45,000 40,000 34,000 37,000 39,000 45,000 26,000 34f000 455,000 Production 30,000 33,000 43,000 40, 000 33,000 43,000 38,000 41,000 34,000 41,000 22,000 34.000 437,000 average per year of Group 3 fiber for the period 1955 to 1976, inclusive, was 38,000 tons. The average production per year for tho same period was 37,000 tons. This 1,000 tons yearly shortage was obtained from the substantial inventories at the beginning of 1965. Present inventories are at a minimum. Tho highest tonnage sold in a given year wa3 47,000 in 1968 followed by 45,000 in 1974. The poorest year was 1965 with 30,000 ton3 followed by 1976 with forcast sales of 34,000 tens and this after a seven-month strike in 197 5. The highest production v/as obtained in 1967 and 1970 with 43,000 tons and tho lowest production results wore recorded in 1965 and 1976 \/ith 30,000 and 34,000 tons, respectively. The 1976 figure reflects the los3 of tho King-Beaver Mill'and the loss of production at Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. as a result of the landslide. You will note that the 1976 forecast of sales is approximately 25% less than 1974 in spite of the seven-month strike in 1975. It is our coinion that the supply will exceed the demand of Group 3 fibers in 1977. In conclusion, because of increasing sales to certain parts of the world such as Eastern Europe and tho Par East, it has been an ex tremely good year for Group 3 fiber sales despite a noticeable decrease in North American and vies tern Europe markets. ryjftora. -ouQ_Lrvo Attachment I I/pace 1 cf .2 r 0C0477S I Fiber Producers Hcpcrt -- lC/c/73 Seles of Grades 4, 5 and 6 for the asbestos-cement industry will continue to bo an errtremely short supply as a result of increasingly large demands from the developing countries. Group 7 .fibers, as a result of the decrease in demand for asbestos felt and paper, will probably be in over-supply. - end - Attachment Il/oaco 2 cf 2 V".. 0004730 afafcwfc- TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT Presented by Acting Chairman w. Maaskant at the 1976 Annual General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at the Savan nah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October 8, 1976. IN ATTENDANCE: Amatex Corporation -- W. Maaskant Canadian Johns-Manvillo Co. Ltd. -- A. P.. Morrill Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. -- 1C. Mori; S. Shima Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- J. W. Hawkins Southern Asbestos Company -- J. W. Scherd Dr. S. J. Golub -- Chairman, ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles 1) 3riefly discussed the following Standards, all of which have been approved and cleared through ASTM Subcommittee D13.14: D-315 -- Asbestos Tape, Vtevcn D-1571 -- Asbestos Cloth, SJoven D-623 -- Asbestos Sleeving D-1113 -- Magnetic Rating D-2100 -- Asbestos Electrical Properties 2) The following two ASTM Standards are on the agenda for discussion at the ASTM Committee D-13 Annual Meeting in New York City, October 19, 1976: D-1918 -- Asbestos Content. A negative vote was received from Mr. Thomas Bainbridgo D-2100 -- Asbestos Electrical Properties. Some minor editorial details have to be cleared away. 3) As reported at the Committee's meeting held June 3-4, 1976, ASTM Standard D-299 contained an inaccuracy and it was, therefore,, decid ed to add a Footnote to Paragraph 10.1.1. The Footnote is to read: "Note 7--Equation 1 a3 outlinod in 10.1.1 can be used also to deter mine the yards por pound (yield) for any typo of yarn -- Classes A through E." The question al3o arose as to whore is Note 5. 4) The discussion on MIL-1-15349 will be continuod between Southern Asbestos Comoany and Raybostos-Manhattan, Inc., and will be dropped from the agenda of the ATI Technical Committee. No further action is required or anticipated by ATI. 5) Dr. Samuel J. Golub indicated the importance of the ASTM D13.14/ ATI Technical Committee to issue a technical paper. These STPD papers are introduced at a special seminar and later made available through ASTM. more.............. LAQ-WV 10/93 002689 Attachmant Ill/aace I of 2 CQ04?oi an-yix^t^ac Technical Committee Aoport -- 10/8/7S S) ATI Handbook of Asbestos Te:rtiles, 3rd Editions The Handbook v/as analyzed and two observations were mads. First, all AST!-: Standards listed are ncv/ outdated. Secondly, it './as suggested that mention -should be made of the new method of making asbestos tortile from esctrudad yarns. 7) Ml ATI Technical Committee members will make an attempt to meet October 19, 197 S, at the Selmont Hotel in New York City for the annual AS'EM D13 Committee meeting. end Attachment Ill/pagc 2 of SNVEiQil-ISN'ZAi CQMMITT32 R3PCET Presented by Acting Chairman D. 2. Childers at the 1S7S Annual General Meeting cf the Asbestos Textile Institute, lac., held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 197S. 1) The meeting of the Environmental Committee commenced with a ores an tet ion by Or. S. Golub of Fiber Research Laboratories concerning some research undertaken at FItL into a method for determining the amount cf asbestos fibers in the workroom atmosphere. 2s proposes to use the standard Membrane Filter sampling method, although his method would differ greatly in preparation cf samples prior"to counting. Dr. Golub proposes to stain the sample with a dye that has an affinity for only asbestos fiber. The method would make a greater differentia tion between the asbestos and the background materials. Judging from the possible errors with the present counting method, it appears the proposed research might be of real value. The Committee felt it should present the proposal to the Asbestos Information Association North America in an attempt to gain more participation. The proposal was given to I. E. Hoover for possible presentation to AIA/NA. 2) One company reported no success in reducing dust counts when using an electronic apparatus for charging airborne particles. Another firm reported continued success when the equipment is used in a more controlled workroom area. 3) The Committee again expressed concern that when taking dust ccunt3 an inspector could possibly make a judgment as to time-weighted average on the basis cf only a few samplings. It was the Committee's contention that numerous samplings are necessary to obtain a realis tic tine-weighted average. 4) Considerable time was spent in discussing the most effective method of clean-up. Hoot companies are vacuuming wherever possible. Several companies are continuing to obtain better results when spraying equipment with guardian spray prior to vacuuming. 5) The Committee was attended by 15 members and one guest, as follows: Amatex Corporation -- J. L. lloiney? H. H. Halter Canadian Johns-Manvillo Co. Ltd. -- 2. 1L 3ay Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. -- P. Steen Garlock of Canada Ltd. -- 2. 3. Pilmer Lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- 2. A. Farrell Nippon A3besto3 Co. Ltd. -- S. Shima Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- G. Forrucci; It. IL Gordon? C. A. Kennedy? H. Krucko; 2. O. Koobius? M. Q. Scowcroft Southern Asbestos Cccpcny -- 2. C. Eratt? D. B. Childers TEA Industrial Products Ltd. -- 3. J. Corson, Jr. Dr. 3. Golub -- Fiber Research Laboratories V 002691 y-Sj* ^004783 Attachment IV a X3ZTI Ss3Sub\IIC_ AMD TZSTI273 SU3CQKMITT23 RSPCHT Presented by Chairman a. A. Xtuatza at the 1S7-5 Anr.ua 1 General Meet ing of the Asbestos Textile Institute, .Inc., hold at the Savannah ' Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October 8, 1375 1) Tho Fiber Aasearch and Testing Subcommittee of tho ATI met Octo ber 7, 1375, at 9:00 a.a. with eight numbers and visitors present. 2) The round-robin prograta on the dust count method, which is in progress at the present time was discussed at some length. It was pointed cut that a study on the coefficient cf variation had been made and that a figure of 20-25/* is used for determination of nonccmplianco. It was decided, therefore, tc establish the coefficient of variation for a number cf laboratories that carry cut this test routinely. The purpose of tho program is to establish the ezrtent to which the 20-2574 figure is realistic. The results of the on-going round-robin program are cirpoctod to be available shortly, even though seme criticism can be ejected because of the age of the samples used. 3) Mr. J. P. 77rons!;i described a method of determining length dis tribution cf spinning fiber which ho developed come time ago. The method is perhaps best described as a modification and simplification of tho Suter-vJebb comb which appears to be falling into disuse. It was decided to evaluate this method in several laboratories and report at the next meeting. In this connection, the problem of wet classification, i.e., the 3aucr-McNott and T&7 Classifiers were discussed. It was pointed out that the T&N Classifier is used for spinning fiber using a 1/4" per forated plate in tho top vessel. Tho committee decided to keep this development in mind but other.;!so take no action at this tine. 4) It was mentioned that several automatic or semi-automatic instru ments for dust counting or measuring are available. Those instru ments are generally non-specific, that is, any kinds of particles are detected. A survey in progress at tho present timo seems to indicate that the Climot apparatus developed by Dow Chemical Company has a good correlation between dust readings and actual dust counts. A mere comprehensive report is expected shortly. 5) As on previous occasions, tho Committoo would lilto tc express again its concern over tho absence of consumers from tho membership of the Ccmittea. This results in a lade of technical input and it is felt that this situation should bo improved. /V 002692 Attachment V * 'S V 47 80<4