I have excerpted some of the more significant parts of the OSHA proposed standard (from a covering letter from the Asbestos Information Association): 1.

Warning Signs The Asbestos Information Association has made arrangements to have Asbestos Dust^.Hazard warning signs printed.

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The attached statement, prepared following initial analysis and comment by the members of the Executive Committee,the Association's medical advisor and others, is forwarded for information and appropriate use.

The Secretary had earlier sent background information on Scan-Pac to all members.

We should further note that this proposed amendment is fully supported by the Asbestos Information Association/North America.

In addition, based on requests from Meshers not associated with the Committee there were additional copies of the article distributed.

Bob Hereness of the Asbestos Information Association contacted me concerning a letter he sent to the EPA.

We should further note that this proposed amendment is fully supported by the Asbestos Information Association/North America.

The information set forth above is certainly not, and was not intended to be, an exhaustive analysis of present or proposed regulations and compliance procedures.

Subsequent to our meeting, several Asbestos Information Association Members formed an ad hoc Committee for friction material manufacturers for the express purpose of responding to the EPA's Office of Toxic Substances.

The Asbestos Information Association estimates the asbestos industry will spend $100 million in the next 3 years to meet the OSHA standard.

I also enclosed a copy of their letter to the Asbestos Information Association of November 18, 1977 asking for comments.

In addition, based on requests from Keabera not associated with the Committee, there were additional copies of the article distributed.

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