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DISTRIBUTION : JameS J . Mo caster FILE NO . Stephanie M . Tranck Mary M . Boyer RECORD OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION DATE : 10-6-87 TIME : 1430 Regional Water Quality FROM : Richard AZ&y&Qo L_Qntof - Board 361 -5672 Name Agency AT@Iephone) TO : EdWongARB (916) 322-6036 Name Agency (Telephone ) SUBJECT : NESHARs-,AsDestos Inspection - JM Manufacturing Plant COMMENTS : I asked Mr . Azevedo what was discussed during the pre- shutdown meeting at the JM Manufacturing Plant In May 1987 . Mr . Azevedo recalled that the plant was closing the processing line which was Involved In the production of asbestos containing products and that the plant was planning to dispose of all wastes In their on-site landfill . The meeting was about ground water leakage and the checking of the waste ponds and sludge . Mr . Azevedo stated that during the meeting he expressed concern to the plant about the gray-white dust covered ground next to the waste ponds and whether or not the dust might contain more than one Percent asbestos (by weight ) . Apparently , the plant replied that the dust contained cement and silica and that this compacted material was In a nonfriable form . Mr . Azevedo was concerned because vehicles being driven In the nearby roads may disturb the dust . According to Mr . Azevedo , the deposit may have been left from the drying of the edge of the waste ponds . Mr . Azevedo stated that sludge Is often removed from the bottom of the waste ponds and I questioned whether some of the deposits may have been from any spills during the cleanup operations . Mr . Azevedo believes that the dust covered area may contain asbestos as well as the cement and silica and that potentially dangerous amounts of asbestos may become airborne from physical disturbance . Mr . Azevedo suggested that samples from the field also be taken . I stated to Mr . Azevedo that I will look Into this matter .