For example, the Asbestos Information Association (AIA), commenting before e Senate subcommittee on esriy versions ofTSCA, noted that the Federal Tradn Commission may have authority lo require labeling, distribution, end marketing of asbestos products end that thn Departmont of Transportation has authority to control transportation of buxnrdoua subetanoe*. such as asbestos. 1971 Sonata Hearings at 224*227.

Furthermore, both the Asbestos Information.

"Asbestos and Brake Linings" Asbestos Information Associ cion This small pamphlet concentrates on asbestos in auto,truck, and bus brake linings.

The Asbestos Information Association/North America is not a member of the AIHC but has contributed through a number of its member companies who have been very active in this effort.

arjilIM} , ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION -7 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square 4, Suite 509 Arlington, Virginia 22202 (703) 979-1150 July 2, 1981 MEMORANDUM FOR: Messrs.

Bob Pigg of the Asbestos Information Association sent along Recommended Control Procedure No. 10 (RCP 10) that was published in February 1983 by the Asbestos International Association of London, England.

Brown - Feb. 1969 (MIOSH/HEW) Dust Monitoring Equipment & Costs - 2/19/73 Instructions for Sampling of Airborne Asbestos Fibers Procedure for Pump Calibration used for Monitoring of Asbestos Dust Emissions AIA - "Protecting the Asbestos Worker AIA - "Asbestos and Health" AIA - "The Asbestos Information Association/North America" AIA - "Asbestos and Health Questions and Answers" .

The use of asbestos in resilient floor coverings was also discussed and, based on current information, Mr.

Based on discussions at the Asbestos Information Association meeting in September, efficient vacuum cleaning systems should be of help not only in the factory but in the brake service area.

For Further Information Contact: ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/NORTH AMERICA 22 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016 (212)661-8206 Sponsored by Atlas Asbestos Co., Cement Asbestos Prodt ucts Corp., Flintkote Co., GAF Corp., iohns-ManWIle Cr Panacon Corp. and Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc.

The Agency adverse health effects that have been believes that the physician is the best associated with asbestos.exposure.

/Feb 1976 Detection of Chrysotile Asbestos in Airborne Dust from Thermosetting Resin Grinding - 1975 Calidria Asbestos Pellets Health and OSHA Information Calidria Asbestos 244 Health and OSHA Information Calidria Asbestos 600 Health and OSHA Information Calidria Asbestos Pellets JLM ASBESTOS - 10/71

The following items were reviewed and/or discussed: (1) Relationship with Asbestos Information Association/North America. (2) Proposed Illinois Regulations. (3) Vehicle friction material emission test program to be conducted by Bendix under EPA contract. (4) Monitoring for airborne asbestos fibre. (5) Districution and circulation of literature on Asbestos/Health subjects.

An OSHA pro posal would reduce allowable fibers to 0.5 per cc of air, but the industry's Asbestos Information Associ ation says, "There is no credible medical evidence to indicate that the two-fiber standard will not be ade quate to protect the health of employes."

Based on current information, however, we do not see an urgent need to curtail all asbestos usage.