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THE CHLORINE INSTITUTE, INC. 2001 L STREET, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 775-2790 FAX: (202) 223-7225 1991 CMA 110791 THE VALUE OF INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP A trap challenge todny foe the chlof-alknii mdusrry is to enlwnce the public's dust Mini the industry safely delivers rhe beiiefiis o( chlorine while success fully mnnoging ciny Associated asks Meeting the chnllenge goes beyond just complying with regulations frost is built ifNough deckcifed stewnidship. Worfc wrth Ihe lecbkd and management leadership of the (MvelhaR forivstry lo produce the tools for developing trust through stewardship and to address the constantly rucrensmg regulatory requirements, md to be dedscoted stewaids Network on technical challenges and issues Help shape new vohmtary guideftncs and retommendatioas on procedures, practices, materials, equipment, tranrng ond emergency response to innxHi H?e safely protect Ihe enwonmeni and advance stewacfship Identify cost-effective ways lo implement improvements Develop Cl polky and respeases to government initiatives ori snlpty, heafth and environmental protection. Attend Institute meetings, trade shows, and seminnrs. Receive priortty attention from 0 staff to your technical ond regulatory inquiries and easy access to oil staff Have aaesi la hrfonaarioa on committee programs, protects ond accomplishments Secure timely reports on regulatory developments and other information pertinent to your operations. Obtain cedaced prices on 0 pubkaiwns. [he representatives of the companies tn the Institute Kid ihe Institute's stnff walk together as o team to meet the needs of the industry ond society. MISSION STATEMENT The thbnne Institute, Inc. exists to support the cWoc-alkali industry and serve the public by fostering the continuous evaluation of ond improvements to safety and the protection of human health ond Ihe environment connected with the production, distribution and use of chlorine, sodium ond potassium hydroxides, and sodium hypochlorite, und the dblribufon and use of hydrogen chloride. Ihe Institute meets tis obligation by maintaining a scientific ond technical organization that fuly meets its members' ond publics' needs and expectations The Institute works with government^ agencies to entourage the use of credible science and technology in developing regulations impacting the industry THE CHLORINE INSTITUTE, INC. 2001 L Street, N W, Suite 506 Washington, D C. 20036 Tel (202) 275 2790 Fox (202) 223 7225 Webstte Address http://tfww.d2 com A Responsible Care Partnership Association (hlor-Alkafi Safety and Stewardship since 1924 INSTITUTE GOALS Continuous Improvement ir> the Safety, Human Health and Environmental Protection Performance of Chlor-AlkcMi Producers, Pocktpgers und Distributors, and Users Scientific ally Bused Government Regulations Public Recognition of the Institute's Members as Responsible Stewards Pubis Confidence in The Chlorine Institute, Inc VAIH WE ARE Ihe Chlorine Institute, Inc, founded in 1924, is a trade association of companies and other entities that ore involved or interested m the safe production, distribution Bid use of chlorine, sodium and potassium hydroxides, and sodium hypochlorite, and the distribution and use of hydrogen chloride Ih institute has 210 members located in the U S, Canada, Mexico, Central ond South America and overseas countries Institute members account far 98 percent of the U S. production erf chlorine ond related aid chemkds - about 26 mlion tors of mated annually Because of chlorine's nature and its widespread and varied use, the promotion of its safe handling has long been on accepted responsibility of its producers, packagers, distributors ond users. The Institute is the focal point foe their point efforts The Chlorine institute is a Partner Association m the Chemical Manufacturers Association's Responsible tare" Initiative ond Institute members are encouraged to odopt the elements of a similar responsible care program MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA Any company engaged in Hie production, packaging, distribution w use of Z (film me cousin sodo, cnuslir golosh, sodium hypochlonte, the distribution iirnJ use of hydrogen chionde, 01 any conpiny interested in the deveiap^ nipnr oik! improvement o! fhe chlor-alkoli industry is eligible for mernbei- ship Hip lour categories of mernheiship orp as follows | North Aihgikoii Producer Membership is open to companies Hint produce || chlorine, caustic soda or cousin potash in tiro Uwlerl Slates, (nrindri mid ' Mexico Institute menders account for 98 percent ol U S production of chlorine nnd related nllcoli cbemicnls North Anseritmi Producer members pay onnunl dues plus chi onnunl assessment hused an cbforme production nnd shipments ovei n specific 12-monlh period The assessment rote is determined annually by the Boord ol Dneclois Packager Membeiship is open to companies Icwntcd in Haith Amenta that package 11 ibme in 100- or 150-pomid cyfindeis, or one-ton containers Pnrlnyni members pay annual dues pfus on annua! assessment based on tmis of (blorine packaged ovei o spoiled 17-manth jierwd Hie first five Innjpst packaging plants of any one memhei company ore assessed at the lull inlo tiro second lore ore assessed m Imlf tfie rate, above 10 plants are assessed in rmy colegoiy ot one quoitei the mte Oveisens Producei Membership is open to companies located outside the United Slcrtes, Connda, nnd Mexico llml pioducc chlorine, caustic soda m rnustic pntosh Overseas Producers pay annual dues Associate Membership is open to all oilier companies with on interest in the chloHifknli industry Among them rnokers of equipment for produc ing, handling, shipping and dispensing chfonrie, blench producer, salt sup plier, rhlonne consumers, water nnd wastewater treatment facilities, pool chlonnntors, and designees ond builders ol chlorine plants. Associate mem bers poy onnuof dues COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES The Institute hers thufeen commrttees, two doting from the 1920s Each committee is actively addressing safety .and other technical and regulatory issues. The committees develop technical lecmumcndalwns in the forma! pamphlets, drawings, and oudio/visualson safely, and wodcei and environmental protection practices, and interact with regulatory agencies on such matlers The Institute's committees develop comments on regulations and laws affecting the industry. Committee meetings Frequently ore held in Washington as well during the Institute's twice yearly meetings. The interchange ol lechmcai information ot u! Cl meetings is an extremely valuable liencfit of Cl membership there ore two cotegones of committee membership - voting and aormfmg Voting members hove a three^wr term of office and are appointed by the Executive Committee ol the Board ol Directors upon recommendation of the Cl president Voting ond non-voting members eeceive meeting notices, minutes ol meetings ond other mailings oriented to thut group's programs ond interests The thirteen committees are THE CHLQflEP COMMITTEE is responsible For the North American Chlorine Emergency Plan, emergency response training, and emergency equipment design. THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE is responsible for strategy end materials development for public, community, media and member communications. THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH COMMITTEE addresses issues on environmental protection, pollution abatement, occupational health, ond toxicology THE GOVERNMENT REUNIONS COMMITTEE deals with federal legislative affairs for the institute IKE HYDROGEN CHLORIDE COMMITTEES (Anhydrous and Hydrochloric Acid) act on specific issues associated with the djstrfcution and use of hydrogen chloride. THE PACKAGING COMMITTEE addresses the speejik needs of members engaged in packaging chlorine in onedon containers and cylinders (100Tb or 150Tb) The Packager Executive Group provides project ond program review, and oversight to this committee THE PIANT OPERATIONS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE runs annual chlorine plant safety seminars, establishes criteria for implant emergency plans, ond develops operational, electncof, ond other safety guidelines THE PROPERTIES, ANALYSIS AND SPECIFICATIONS COMMITTEE develops analytical testing methods Tor chTonne, caustic, meicuiy and other materials involved in chiorrolkali operations THE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE COMMITTEE octs on al issues pertouiing to wt&jm hypochlorite, including safety in its production, storage, handling and distribution. THE SWIMMING POOL APPLICATORS COMMITTEE addresses the safety and technical needs of the swimming pool eyas opplcotors industry. THE STORAGE AND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE develops recommendations on specifications for design, construction and maintenance of chlorine hulk transfers (rail, truck and barge) and stationary storage. THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE addresses various aspects of cHorirte ond coustic transportation by rati, highway ond barge CHLG5INE CONTINUING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS New safety-related maSeunis (pamphlets, drawings, and uudio/visuals) ate produced every year by the institute's committees Fxislmy inntermls ore reviewed nnd revised ns appropriate to ensure llint the infairriotiun is accurate ond up lo dote Cl currently hns ovei 1 SO publications, drawings and audio-visual materials in its publications cutaloy Annually, each member company ceihhes m writing that entb ol its facilities has a set of opploMe, up-to-date Cl pamphlets, drawings nad audio-visual mnlermls Annually, each member company pledges to support the safely mission of the institute ns outlined in tlie Member Safety Commitment Spring ond fed institute meetings are held each yeor for committees to oddress performance improvements ond to communicate to 0 members During Hie spring meeting, a plant operations seminar mid issue workshops are Isold Trade shows ore held biennially during Hie spung meeting Soiety tunning seminars ore held annually lot fust responders, members of tlse CHLORfP (Chlorine Emergency Plan) teurris, and Padcogei irsembecs Programs huve been established to collect nnd anoly?e industry safety and environmental perlormnnce data from North Amemon Prodmeis ond Packagers These psograms provide n gauge lor measuring the col lective performance ol Cl members Cl is a partner association in lire CMA's Responsible Care initiative The Institute frequently interacts with government agencies as regulations me being developed to impiove safely nnd environmental performance Inslrtute recommendations are often incorporated by the agencies O CO G>