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interoffice Communication TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Distribution Tee: jet: rf T. G. Grumbles July 24, 1989 VISTA ENVIRONMENTAL XF: POLICY STATEMENT --4^11-------------- VISTA The Final Environmental Policy Statement is attached. In the near future we will begin communicating content of the policy throughout the Company, Specifically, there will be a ChemNews article in August, and we are producing a video with executive management discussing the policy and it's impact. This can be used to introduce individual location presentations on the Environmental Policy and CMA's Responsible CARE. I'll be contacting the locations with suggested communication activities. As has been discussed, we will meet our Responsible CARE obligation by implementing our environmental policy principles. H -------- ---- T. G. Grumbles dlj .717 Attachment Distribution: Bruce Trego, R. W. Seymour-Aber, Bill Jones, L. R. Bauer-Balt, J. R. Goyette, G. D. Williams-Blane, A. E. Russell, J. B. Maher-Hmd, K. L. Fogg, J. FriendLCCP, R. V. Gantz, J. W. Ware-LCLAB, G. M. Shirley, R. A. Conrad-LCVCM, J. D. Harris, H. D. GarrisonOkc, R. B. Martin-Ponca City, M. G. Jakel, D. L. Morgan, J. R. Drumwright, J. R. Ball, R. D. Gamblin, R. T. Ferrell, J. J. Weidner, J. R. Burns, R. J. Andersen, H. R. Flammer, B. E. A. Larsen, W. J. B. Vogel VVV 000009413 Vista Chemical Company ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Vista Chemical Company produces and transports chemical products that can potentially impact the environment in the communities in which we conduct business. Vista believes that compliance with all laws and regulations related to environmental quality and public health protection is a minimum standard of acceptable practice. Vista Chemical Company is committed to improving Vista's environmental protection efforts to achieve performance levels exceeding those required by law. Vista recognizes the responsibility we have to our employees, the surrounding communities, customers, carriers, contractors and government agencies to conduct our business activities according to the following environmental principles: Vista will inform and educate employees, surrounding communities, customers, carriers, contractors and government agencies of the health and environmental hazards of the chemicals we make, use and sell. These activities will involve recognizing and responding to community concerns regarding environmental issues. Vista will continually reduce the risk to employees and neighboring communities posed by chemical substances used, produced and transported within our communities. Vista will continue to reduce the potential for emergencies involving chemical releases that would impact the environment and surrounding communities. Vista will foster and maintain an awareness of and sensitivity to environmental responsibility among our employees through an ongoing internal communication program. Vista will maintain an environmental quality assurance program to ensure that operations are in full compliance with Company policies and procedures, governmental permit limitations and regulatory requirements. VVV 000009414  Vista will determine how each new or existing product can be made, used, handled and disposed of while protecting employee safety, public health and the environment. Vista will make safety, health, environmental control and waste minimization essential and integral parts of process and facility design, construction and operation. Vista will reduce waste generation in the air, water and soil through employee involvement and the pursuit of source-control technology to reduce emissions from both the manufacturing process and equipment. Vista will work with the government and other parties in developing responsible laws, regulations and standards to protect employees, surrounding communities and the environment. July 20,1989 WV 000009415