ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA This association was recently formed by the asbestos companies of North America.

Enclosed is a copy of information sent to the CPSC last September by the Asbestos Information Association.

Arrange for an information exchange with the Asbestos Information Association (funded by the major asbestos producers).

; b .1 J L ' y :j :"\\ --... ..; ' ..* Matt Swetonic of the Asbestos: information Association told a meeting of industry lepresentatlves ' . and iiatioiiiij trade associations convened. by OSHA that' industry could not]support a level of:2 fibers and questioned-whether medical evidence really supports lower standards.

Cape Asbestos Company Ltd.

Mereness (A I A): 11 The Asbestos Information Associ at ion11 .

Boarott ioooolateo, working In cobjunction with a reputable oontainor nanufhcturer, offoro tho following developmental propoaal to tho Aobootoa Information Association of North Anerloai X.

FILE NAME: Asbestos Information Association (AIA) DATE: 1976 April 8 DOC#: AIA101 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Letter from AIA to US Dept of Labor RE Proposed Revision of OSHA Asbestos Standard with List of Companies Endorsing said Letter r iTT J. i. . m * . ..........,,.j. j ( j ujj'j (!

CONTRIBUTION TO AIA/NA President Mordas advised the Directors that he, Richard McDermott, and Brent Farber had attended a meeting in Washington, DC on February 4, sponsored by the Asbestos Information Association to discuss the industries response to the Department of Labor on their recommended proposed revision to the asbestos standards.

Enclosed is a copy of information sent to the CPSC last September by the Asbestos Information Association.

Uefensss (A i A): "The Asbestos Information Association* So/ WV-06152 December 3-4., 1975 Ray/nond Blair J, 1.

If you have any questions regarding the details or requirements of the new dust standards, we would suggest you contact the industry clearing house for further information in this matter, address as follows: Asbestos Information Association/North America 22 East UOtb Street, Suite l6ll New York, N.

Along this line, I might suggest contacting the Asbestos Information Association, (AIA) 1835 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.

The Asbestos Information Association/North America came into being just three years ago, as you may recall.

Yes No No No No No No No No ASBESTOS INDUSTRY URGES EXPOSURE CEILING OF 10 FIBERS OVER 10 MINUTE PERIOD: The Asbestos Information Association/North America has suggested revision of the asbestos standard to include a limit of 10 fibers, longer than 5 micrometers per cubic centimeter of air as determined over a 10minute period, as well as work practices for the asbestos industry.