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Kansas considers insulation standards to protect consumers

An interim legislative committee in Topeka plans to summon insulation experts for a July session to assess the need for Kansas insulation standards. Rep. Larry Erne warned of a consumer ripoff as eager suppliers flood the market during the energy crisis, urging flam mability controls and maintained safety amid questionable products. The panel will hear testimony on the issue before the 1978 session, while also weighing a faulty census method administered by the Agriculture Department.