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CM|\ CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION October 19, 1990 To: Members of the Vinyl Chloride Response Network Re: Meeting Minutes Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached is a copy of the minutes from the group's October 10, 1990 meeting held at the offices of the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) in Washington, D.C. Please note the action item on page three of the minutes. Members are asked to provide input to Frank Borrelli prior to October 31, 1990. Frank's telephone number is (302) 323-8116 and his FAX number is (302) 323-8105. Any specific questions pertaining to the meeting can be directed to either Frank Borrelli or John Coburn. Attachment Michael L. Donahue Manager, CHEMNET and CHEMTREC Registrant Liaison R&S 142891 "'501 M NW Wnshinnton PC 20037 202-887-1100 THpx 80617 (CMAWRHI CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Minutes of the Meeting of the Vinyl Chloride Mutual Aid Response Network CMA General B Conference Room Washington, D.C. October 10, 1990 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The meeting was convened at 10:05 a.m. The following members were present: MEMBERS F. Borrelli, Chairman J. Coburn B. Higgins G. Jordan M. Kerlegon J. Klimavicz M. Scheck F. Sollman Georgia Gulf Corp. Occidental Chemical OxyChem PPG Industries Vista Chemical Georgia Gulf Corp. The Vinyl Institute B.F. Goodrich STAFF M. Donahue A. Howard T. Smerdon (part time) I. Call to Order and Opening Remarks Frank Borrelli opened the meeting and self introductions were made. Tom Smerdon presented an antitrust briefing for the members present and discussed and distributed copies of CMA's Antitrust checklist for meetings. II. VCM Training Program John Coburn presented an overview of the VCM Training Program held on September 18-19, 1990 at the Burlington County, New Jersey Fire Training Academy co-sponsored by Occidental Chemical, Formosa Plastics, BF Goodrich, and Georgia Gulf Corporation. The program was extremely well received by those in attendance which con sisted of a combination of plant personnel and local emergency responders. R&S 142892 c. Preparedness is an essential component of emergency response and is related to the identification, training, and utilization of the additional organizations and resources noted in (b) above. d. Identify weak points in the VCM distribution system so that corrective action(s) can be taken. ACTION ITEM: The group will prepare a background paper outlining these issues, including the mission and objectives of the group, funding, etc. to be presented to the Executive Board of the Vinyl Institute at their upcoming meeting in December for their action. Frank Borrelli also asked the group to forward any additional comments relative to this item to him by October 31, 1990 so that a final draft can be prepared and distributed to the members for their use in briefing their respective representatives on the Vinyl Institute Executive Board prior to the December meeting. VII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted Michael L. Donahue Manager, CHEMNET and CHEMTREC Registrant Liaison Minutes subject to approval October 18, 1990 JJ a </> 4* NJ 00 CO W