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In attendances M.Q.Scowcroft - Raybestoa-Mahhattan.Inc. R. D. Brown - Johns-Manville Corp. J.Vf, Christenbury - American Asbestos Textile Corp. S. A. Morris - Uniroyal,Inc. J.L. Mitchell - H.E. Porter Company lac. (For L.E.Moody) Geo, Griswold, Jr. * Bleolet Industries, Inc. (For J.E. Whittaker) Alex, flnzmuk - Garlock Inc. H.C. Roosevelt - Legal Counsel, Cadwalader,Wickersham & Taft H.E. Sunbury - Secretary, ATI <hhmh Minutes -Jkhhk* 1. As President L.E. Moody was unable to attend due to illness. Vice President Scoweroft called the meeting to order at 1^:00 P.H. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr .Morris, seconded by Mr,Griswold, it was voted to omit. 3. The Financial Report as of Sept.9,1971 was presented by Treasurer Suzsuk. Mr. Christenbury moved that it be accepted, Mr .Morris se onded the motion,. So voted unanimously. A copy of the report is attached. ll. Mr. lPamnnk stated that the Audit had been made of the ATX financial' records under the supervision of Mr. Robert 2. Jeffery, Controller, Garlock Inc. The actual work of checking the records was done by Mr. Dennis 3. Bowler in the Controller's Dept. thider date of September 28,1971 Hr. Bowler wrote President Moody that ... "it appears that the Annual Report presents fairly the cash position of the Asbestos Textile Institute at September 9, 1971 and the cash receipts and disbursements for the year then ended." A copy of his letter, end the Annual Report referred to, is attached. Kr.Zhzsuk said that Mr. Bowler had made some recommendations ta strengthen Internal controls which he felt were constructive end. - should be adopted:- (a) Pre-nunbered checks should be used. ", (b) A second check signer should be required on all checks """ exceeding a certain dollar amount, or, at a minimum, a vouoher system should be established whereby sn authorisation for amounts in excess of "Z" dollars would require more just the Secretary's formal approval. (c) Copies of Bank Reconcilements and supporting data should be . ^ sent to the Treasurer once or twice during the year. (d) A detail listing of members showing dues paid for current year should be furnished for the annual audit. (e) An Annual Report similar to that prepared by Hr. Bowler, should be prepared. Comparison with prior year's amounts . would add to the value of this report. The Secretary agreed to follow Mr.Bowler's recommendations. THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD OF PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. D!D NOr COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG'INDUSTRIES. INC Minut a - B ard of Governor's meeting - continuedPage -2- c- 6. The Secretary mentioned that he had made a special trip to NY City on October 1st to effect .a transfer of reserve funds from the Han nattan Savings 3ank to the Chase Manhattan Bank* While this was most unusual, since all previous transactions have been handled by mail it was suggested that the banking could. Just as well be handled by a bank (or banks) more convenient to the Institute office. Mr.Brcwn moved that bank accounts should be moved to Hew Jersey if Treasurer TCuzmuk and the Secretary so desired. Hotion seconded by Hr. Griswold and so voted unanimously. 7* Mr. E.A. Mbrris, Chairman of the nominating Committee, presented a slate of officers to serve for the coming year:- President - L.E. Moody; Vice President - H.Q. Seowcroft Treasurer - Alexander Euzmuk; Exec. Sec'y - H.E* Suabury * Mr.Brown moved that the nominations be closed, Mr. flhzmuk seconded this motion, and approval was unanimous. 6. Appointment of Committee Chairmen:* Mr. Morris submitted the names of:J.W. Eoherd - H.E* Porter Co.,Inc. for Chairman, Technical Com* E.A. Roberts - Johns-Manvllle Products Carp., for Chairman of the Air Hygiene & Mfg* Committee. Both nominees were approved unanimously, and are expected to sw- for a period of two years. 7*bb*O0 to* Morris said that he had been unable to get agreement an a aw chairman for the Fiber Tasting Committee to replace O.S* Childers whose two-year term is presently expiring; It was agreed that we would ask Hr* Childers to "carry-on" until a new ahaiwian could b appointed. Following the meeting the Secretary was advised by Mr. S*C* Bratt of H.E* Porter Company that the extension of ilr. Childers duties as Chairman would he limited to a maximum of two months, due tothe pressure of his other responsibilities 0 9* Budget for the Fiscal Year ending Sept.9,1972 - The tentative bud get prepared by the Secretary was discussed but not approved as the total was greatly in excess- of expected income from dues. While this has been true of budgets in the last several years our rapidly de creasing Reserve Fond now necessitates either a major reduction in 0 sj3 " or a IT substantial increase in income - or a combination of both - in order to arrlv at a balanced budirat. BY PPG INDUSTRIES. INC. 4153 Minutes - Board of Governors meeting - continued:* Page -3- iOT-7;' 1 W* f . V ' T I'-r. ' - . . I VWitlla 3 ilWWI i 1 10. Revision of Fiber Test Manual:* The Secretary reported receipt f a letter from QAIIA dated August 17, 1971 advising that their Board of Directors had approved the proposal that the Fiber Testing Committee of A.T.I. proceed with a Third Edition of the manual "Testing Pro* c dares for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre". Revisions and additions are t be cleared through Kr.W.H. Foster, Chairman of the QAMA Technical Committee. (Mote: Little progress is anticipated until we have a new chairman for the ATX Fiber Testing Committee) * 11. In reference to the question raised at the Board meeting last June as to independent laboratories or companies capable of mMng t sts for airborne asbestos fibers (dust), Mr. Scowcroft ha^ supplied the names of five concerns. The Secretary will furnish same on request. 12. Industrial Health Foundation:- The Secretary stated that he had received notice that the yearly dues for our ATX membership would be doubled. ATX baa been a member of XSF for quite a few years, paying $100.00/year. In view of the Increase of 100/J and our own problem of an unbalanced budget, Mr. Scowcroft moved that we resign our member ship. Bis motion was seconded by Mr.Buzmuic,and so voted,unanimously. The Secretary will tender our resignation effective Dec.31, 1971. 13* Locations for future meetings February 2-3, 1972 - The Mills Hyatt House, Charleston,D.C. (Firm) June 7*0,1972 - Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Uashington,D.C. (Firm) September 27-29,1972 * Open ( A Cape Cod location desired}' February 7*0, 1973 * ( Atlanta's Regency Hyatt House suggested) THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A REC0 PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOV COME IT'S FILES. AND CANNOi' BE AUiHENT! BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 4153 Hinutes - Board of Governors me ting - continued: Pag# -4- 14. Discussion period with committe chairmen (a) Air Hygiene & Hfg. Committee - Hr.K.A. Roberts, Acting Chairman, outlined the agenda for the current meeting* Main items to be c vored included the new 03EA regulations, types of respirators, and a disposable coverall garment* Samples were shown* (b) Fiber Testing Committee - Mr. D.2. Childers, who completes his two-year term* as Chairman at this meeting, said that the work of re vising and updating of the manual "Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre" as recently approved by the QAKA, would be the main subject of discussion by his committee. Mr* Scowcroft thanked Mr* Childers for his leadership of the committee during the last two years. (0) Technical Committee * Hr. S.G* Dinit, also retiring after s rving;V two years as chairman, reviewed the work done by his committee on f.ZJ Federal Spec. MIL-X-15349C and KIL-C-IO316B, also ASTH D-1118 and various other specifications. In regard to the proposed revision of ^ KIL-I-15349C, Insulation Tape, Thermal, iir. Dixit asked the Board for guidance an the deletion of amosite asbestos sliver from the pro-fe; posed specification. It was suggested that his comittee should quests ion the proposed deletion since other agencies certifying to this specification may prefer an. asbestos "stuffor" instead of the glass stuffer mentioned in the revision. Mr. Scowcroft thanked Hr. Dixit for his leadership of the committee during the last two years. (d) Environmental Health Comoittae - Mr. C.L. Sheekler, Chairman, advised that Dr. L.J. Cralley had resigned from the Bureau of Occu pational Safety & Health, Dept .of HEl/,USFHS, and is now employed as a Consultant to Marcus Hey,H.D.,Head of the national Institute f Occupational Safety & Health. (Marcus Hey was formerly the head of TOPBS) Said that it was presently uncertain what agency will establish a standard TLV for asbeatos. Mr. Sheckle? is very apprehensive that an Impossibly low TLV will be adopted for asbestos and ao make it Impossible for manufacturers to stay in. business if It is to be en forced* In respect to OSSA, confusion exists how to advise employe s of standards, what reoords to keep, etc* Regarding the data from plant surveys obtained under Dr. Cralley*a supervision over a considerable period of years, hr. Sheekler said that it was extremely desirable that the data be made available t , ur Industry, rather than to collect dust in the US.*23 files. It . /'V was suggested that Mr. Sheekler contact Dr. Cralley at earliest / possible time, on behalf of ATI, to determine if data will be made /// available. He has agreed to do this. { Subsequent to the meeting /<m/ Mr* Sheekler learned that the QAMA had asked Dr. Geo .Wright to l I make inquiry into the same matter on their behalf, and Mr. Sheekler Iasi will await the outcome of the QAHA effort as a guide to how JflThad /57 beat proceed on behalf of the ATI.) // 15. After the Breakfast Meeting at 700 A.H.,0ct.7th,meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted,. /.,, f' HrE-**Sunl3ury ` ~~ -*1-- THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD OF PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID ;,0f COME FROM IT'S FILES. AND CANNOT 5E AU I i -mi J iTCA i'ED Secretary 4170 BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.'