Linda S. Chaput (EPA) to John L. Myers Enclosing Memo to the Files on Asbestos-Containing Spray-On Materials (1977)

A cover letter from EPA's Linda S. Chaput asked John L. Myers of Union Carbide to review an enclosed record of telephone conversations about the March 2, 1977 proposed amendments to the national asbestos emission standard. The enclosed EPA memo to the files, dated Sept. 12, 1977, recorded Aug. 24-30, 1977 calls with industry contacts (including Myers) on asbestos-containing spray-on materials, and set out questions and responses on friability, binders (bituminous vs. resinous), and the minimum binder needed.

What the document holds

• Page 1: Cover letter, Linda S. Chaput (EPA) to John L. Myers (Union Carbide), Sept. 12, 1977, enclosing the telephone-conversation memo for review
• Pages 2-3: EPA memo to the files, 'Asbestos-Containing Spray-On Materials', Sept. 12, 1977, recording calls of Aug. 24-30, 1977 and questions and responses on friability and binders

People and organizations

From Linda S. Chaput (Environmental Protection Specialist, Standards Development Branch) to Mr. John L. Myers (Marketing Manager, Union Carbide Corporation, Metals Division); The Files (EPA (addressee of the enclosed memorandum)).

• Linda S. Chaput (author)
• John L. Myers (recipient)
• EPA (its organization)
• Asbestos Information Association/North America (named)
• Johns-Manville (named)
• Metals Division (named)
• Monsey Products (named)
• Standards Development Branch (named)
• Union Carbide Corporation (named)

Related pages

Pages on our site about what this document covers: EPA · Johns-Manville.

About this copy

This is document UC-1252 of the Union Carbide documents, documents produced and used as evidence in asbestos lawsuits against Union Carbide, 3 pages. Production numbers A16601 to UC-1252.