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TO: Bob Whitlow Interoffice Communication FROM: DATE: SUBJ: T. G. Grumbles September 13, 1990 BENZENE, TOLUENE AND XYLENE EXPOSURE CONTROL PROGRAMS VISTA Vista has benzene present at the Lake Charles Chemical and Lake Charles LAB plant and the Baltimore plant. The Baltimore plant also has toluene and xylene present. Based on the presence of these chemicals, exposure control programs and procedures are in-place to control workplace exposures. Below is a summary of those programs. It should be noted that benzene use is strictly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This regulatory control is enforced at a State and Federal level. Employee Training Vista has developed a training program for Benzene that covers general safety and health information on benzene and plant or location specific safe handling and emergency procedures. Employees are trained on an annual basis. The basic script for this program is attached. The hazards of toluene and xylene are covered in the plants general hazard communication program. Exposure Monitoring Employee exposures to benzene are routinely monitored by personal exposure measurements and fixed-point area continuous monitoring. The frequency of personal monitoring varies at each location but exceeds OSHA monitoring requirements. A summary of benzene exposures at the LCLAB and Baltimore plants is attached. Benzene is a by-product of the ethylene production process at the LCCP. Due to a major turnaround and construction project on this unit, it was not possible to obtain routing exposure summary information. However, the results from monitoring done during the initial stages of the turnaround are described in the attachment. Toluene and xylene exposure data for Baltimore is also included in the attachment. The fixed-point area monitoring systems are used to measure ambient concentrations of benzene throughout the plants. Monitoring results are displayed in the control room and audible alarms set at specific concentration levels to provide early leak detection and assure the appropriate level of personal protective equipment is worn when responding to leaks. VVV 000013717 r Exposure Controls Exposure controls consist of a combination of engineering controls, personal protective equipment (respirator) use and administrative procedures. Exposure controls include equipment specifications to fugitive emissions, closed process sewers, closed-loop systems and localized exhaust ventilation where feasible. minimize sampling All plants have specific, detailed respiratory protection programs specifying types of respirators to be used, conditions of use, training, and fit-testing. For the most part, Vista plants do not use air-purifying, negative pressure respirators for routine exposure controls. Air-supplied, positive pressure respirators, which provide a higher protection factor, are used in most routine jobs requiring respiratory protection. Administrative procedures include work practices and policies dictating equipment preparation prior to opening, tank gauging, product loading and storage, and procedures to be used for other specific activities identified as having the potential for benzene exposure. In addition to the above items all employees routinely exposed to benzene are provided the opportunity to take a multi-phasic physical exam designed to give early detection of benzene exposure effects. In the event of an emergency exposure, employees are required to participate in a urinalysis test that will help indicate if significant exposure has occurred. In summary, Vista has formal programs in-place to control and monitor exposures to benzene, toluene and xylene in our manufacturing locations with the potential for exposures to these chemicals. Exposure monitoring results indicate current workplace exposure levels are well below applicable permissible exposure limits. T. G. Grumbles dlj cc: R. D. Gamblin, J. A. DeBernardi BENZENE EXPOSURE DATA SUMMARIES PERSONAL, FULL-SHIFT MEASUREMENTS (ppm) Concentration BALTIMORE 1990 No. of Measurements LCLAB 1990 No. of Measurements LCLAB 1989 No. of Measurements 0-0.59 83 82 117 0.6-0.99 400 1.0-5.0 301 LCCP benzene exposure measurements during recent ethylene unit turnaround: of 200 measurements made only one exceeded 1.0 ppm at 1.07 ppm. All Baltimore toluene and xylene exposure measurements in 1989 and 1990 to date are less than 0.3 ppm. VVV 000013719 --1_ ; ;i i ' :J Zr ?ft ---- V/i U D e r r) 5 rri e .j n d T t ] * 1 Ed i r , add p 1 an t e ,< ten or s SEN 2ENE : what IT is HUW IT hFFEL-TS YOU WHERE IT IS FOUND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF 08HA REGULATIONS Gen era) plant footage :, InTRODUCTION ' J . A . I e Bernd i F iOe1 VO B1aCK> Mu sic. r o t so ou a .< Tods.y s - a going "o c; - cuss benzene. ..Me '"sn~ 'cu c /now .met t is... How i ~ : an ?tt*: * /our reel th . . . Where t = touna ;n our plant... How you can protect vour-sel -f , . . And irrioortant i ntcrma t i on regarding the Occupa* i one ! Safet"-' an a Health A dm ini - t r a t i on . or OSHi-.. r- e gu 1 a t i on s for oe nzene . If handled careiessiv or unwisely, benzene can be very hazardous-. We have developed engineering controls and safe work practices, to reduce your exposure to benzene. As additional information becomes available, further efforts will VVV 000013720 liD I u t-'aoe 2 e maoe c o e m e i o o : if -i t r o = a n d pr oceaur e = to in sure tnat :>-our exposure t o o e n z e n e < =. o e i oi'j the d e r m i s s i b 1 e e :: d o s u r e i m i t s . e o c ' e 1 i o r K i ng in o i a n c But ac h i e i nq t hi is requires, your c o o p e r a t : o n , ana tne purnose of this or oar am : = t o a i ye ou intormation that t t i ' a. \ 1 ow o u t o be a tu1 1 partner in P r o t e c t , " g our -a-ret/ ana health, and "hat O'- t ij r - a 1 i -oi'j ; io r * e r s . 'D = t n a r coc urrisn r = I m p o r t a n t :f the n r i- o r m a t i o n o n benzene. "s naz aras, --guiations i n'-'o l u i rig its u = e cr Tianutacture , and sa + e pract sees + or n an a 1 in g it, is a y a i 1 a b 1 e t Ci > o u t hr ou gh your plant' = BENZENE: existing h e. z a r d communication programs. f V. i.'Jhat '01 1 : i.-'j = i = an : er 11 i ew ot the JNOER 2TAND I Nb AND HANDLING " a z a r a s c o sea by d e nz e n e , and the iTb HAZARD* suds we ' 11 ] ^ t ,-jK m Together to handle t hem = a. t e 1 > . il . .'HAT 12 BENZENE'.-' i-- i = t Let"' s Deo in by explaining v,i hat benzene is, and how exposure to it can a-f-fect you . Benzene i= a clear, colorless liquid wi th a pleasant, awe e t odor, VVV 000013721 I u Page 6 i - ou c? ! ; e'je . ou Erne 1 oenzene you srou i d not i r >' your super-',1 i sor > mm e d i a t e i . and take appropriate action to ino :ne source. _e"e'i=. * r_ wn i cn vou can detect benzene's oaor may ce above those considered sate. i hi i = me an = : t c ou Id Y-.iArm you be4ore you c an =me! I it. re : " em < c 3. i - ormu 1 a : r oenzene i s ' 0 r,~ , ; cm e .i y n 0 n '.-'m s -or oenzene are B e r* z C' * . : 1 a 1 r. a 0 c h a , n d 0 h e n y i h y dr i de . Benzene * s + 1 ammab'i e . n a 1 t s v e r y '101 at1 1 e . It has a 4 ; a s n point 0 4 12 degr ees F . an ini t i a 1 boiling point o4 17 6 degrees F. ; an d a n1gh evaporation rate. This me an = t h a. t s 1 on i 4 i c an t v ap or c Ci n c e n t r a t i 0 n =. c a n 0 u i:3 ud even at a great distance 4rom r :*; e 001 nt Ci 4 re 1 ease. Benzene i-g Ml 4 1 0 a t on g ater, having a specific g r a v i t > 0 4 0 . 'Z-1 7', and a s0iuD1 i 1 ty 1n water 0 -t 0 . 0 oV;, or on 1 y *00 parts per mi 11 ion ^ ooo0l3rig I DEO ^ u 0 I O' -age 4 Benzene 1 a d o r = 2 . ~ ' ti e = heavier than ir', and will ^ccurriu i ?.t? in low places sucn as sewer; and trencnes. :t: BENZENE LAN FFECT '.-OUR HEALTH ' L =t ' Benzene can at-feet >-our health in a number of ways ... ; f > ou inhale it, or it it comes. 1 n contact w i th your sk i n or ev-iac. Benzene i = a: =o harm+ul it you happen t o =uia) 1 ow i t . u h r o n i c Effect of zx p o sun e Benzene can rave acute or cnronic affect; on your health. HCUtS Effect; >: L i s-1 > Acute affects are those which occur rapidly: at the time of or soon after the exposure. Acute effects typically occur as a. resu i t of h i gh exposures or exposure to the iicuid. 2 h r o n / c zffact; 'List Lhronic effects are the s e that o c c u r oyer a iong period of t ime, or after a long per tod of exposure t o 1owe r 1 eve dHUKT -~EF:M hCUTE > OVEREXPOSURE Acute ha z ar ds of ben z en e include skin and eve i r r i t a t i on , an d narcotic-1 ike effects o n the cantr a. i nervous system 00007*3 j I DEO ' _ i s t: JO I Cl Page If ou ;re ou e r e : d os ea t o nigh : on c e n t r a t i on s of z e n z e n e , well above tne :a'.,*e''-= wnere i t s oaor is first recognizable, ;-ou mav feei breathless, irritable, euphoric, or giddy. You may experience irritation in eyes, nose and respiratory tract. You may develop a n e a c a c n e , reel di z z , nauseated, o r intoxicated. Severe exposures may lead to :onvu i s i ons ana o =.=. of LGNG-TERM <CHRON IC) EXPOSURE li =t Ex cosur e s above 2,000 parts per mill ion ar e c on = i der-e a f o z e i mmed i a t e 1 y dangerous to life and health. hronic hazards include disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs. Rsds j.tsc o r p r o i o n gee e x d o sure t o benzene, e ven at r e 1 at i ve 1 > 1 ow concentrations may -e=ult in blood di = order = , ranging -rcm anemia to 1euKemia , >an r-r e v e r s j D 1 often fatal blood cancer. Some blooa disorders associated with benzene exposure mar occur wi thou t symp t orris . vvv 000013724 List ) -INI": -OR E> P08URE _ i = t bhot ot the standard r UP; C h'age 6 - e r,: e n e : an ts f.DSort`j through the = K i n , " e 5 u i t i nQ I h ro;; i c * + + sc 11. icuts contact 'am th the skin can produce rsansii c- ~ r i t at i : n . -ro 1 onqed contact *'M th the = Kjn can produce a dry, = cai y t'-'oe of dermat i t i = . because o* "he nazer-d-s ot benzene, we a v e a - t = c-1 i = n e a a o e : i - 1 : limits tor In 1 t . J on oc Ci -I h e m i c a is sstabl i sh e d an n t e r r a i ao o -sure I mi t f i part p e r mt\1ion on an 8--hour time weighted average basis, or TUA, v'i sta continued that internal exposure limitation. In Ceptemoer 1987, 03 HA revised their OCCUD3. t i or. a i exposure mi t from 10 parts p e r mi i i io n -r i cart per mi 1 1 io n for an 8-hour 7JA, and 5 parts per mi 1 ` ion ~ot- a 15 minute TWA. This revision beeame effective in 1988. Copies of the standard and the appendices are eyas 1 able to you upon request. VVV 0013725 -:f = -:~ne exfosure =r i EYE. :KIN CONTACT ^E=E FENZEME '. = -"UNO : r a i n i n c ess -s i o n Page "or : i r oorr,M : o os u r e . t n e max i mum pe rm i = = i d i e exposure limit is 1 part o-f benisne -.`apor oer mill ; on parts of sir. .-.5 a - i rnf-WH i on tea average, for an 8-r-our '''or k day . ~rhe max i mum -short-term exposure 1imit is 5 ppm, averaged over an v 15 minute perioo. Exe and = y i n contact :-i t t n oenzene must n . ;pcnar:t?d- -i i c n a p Ci s u r e = to c e n z a n e may o e n c Ci u n t e r e o i it a n y a r e a w here benzene is droc esse a or starea. For e amo 1 e i-'jh en ''ou tr c ci n t a. i n e r : = h o u i d pe i.-j orjct i c a s. m epiM a. , exposure can occur e n t' 1 a t e d and good work You Ml be advised of ai1 plant areas a n a o P * r- a t i c ou i d o c c u r q u s t i on au su s p e c t a > su p e r- i sor Wv 000013726 AUD I Q Page a a*;*': = " * a i ri u' i 3 n t DANGER BENZENE l'AN l E R HA ZAR D FLAMMABLE - NO SMOKING AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY -ESPIEATOR REQUI RED ar i e t v o+ c on t a i n e r = DANGER CONTAINS BENZENE Cl? r tain n ar t =. of The c i an t may be de=ignatea as Reguiatea Areas. These are areas where ai r borne c on cent r a t i one o+ benzene exceed or ma y exceed the p erni s = i b 1 e e x posure 1 irrn ts, T h e s e areas will be restricted to authorized oe r = on = , and r e sp i r a t or s uj ill be r e o uired. The entrances to any "aoui ated area wi 11 :ear *~ e roi 1owing a rnirgi These regulated arees ^.jy be permanent, or they may be temporar y 1y establ ished during specified odera t s ons. In add i t i on to existing hazard c ommu n i c a t i on s i on s , cont j.iners and process '-,'essels. wi th a 0.1/i or greater content r.-f benzene i.m i 1 1 bear this label : Wv O0OOl37?7 -UUi CAN PROTECT OURSELF 1) i s t a be cent i n u t nq i.>.ar i ous e no i n eer i n g controls ana work practices to keed your- exoosure to benzene at or be i ow me o erm i i b i e exposure limits. Uor k er* n p | .jnt In some -situations, :tese steps, alone are not enough , ana we must use addi t i cna! orotect ; '. e ecu i pment . I PATuRS c List Peso i ' c r = e " e " e o u > ' e a - or- t h ose cd e r a t : ; n = in writer engineering or work p r a c t : c e control s a r e r. o t f e asibia to reauce exposure to the permissible leuei , or wnere benzene is present :n the workplace -for less than 30 days per year. Fit test!ng in progr-e o u w i i ' te supplied w i t h appropriate reap i ratory p romet on equipment at no c o s t to you 1J i s t a w ill per form tests t o a s sure Ci u r re s p irat or face pi ece f i t = p rope r 1 y , t-' ih en > ou are f i r s t ass i gned to work in an area where be nzene is made or used, and pert od i 'i a 1 1 y t h e r e a f t e r , WV 000013728 LC 'orker '.sing air! ine r e = c . PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: =yE PND PACE PROTECTION: -!<ju 1 u Page 1 'j i s t5. !-m i - ' u r-O'.'ice "ou ;i :n thorough training n the use ana 1 imitations of tne r?;.D i ! ?. torv equ i omerit you are r equ i re C t o u = e . klhen - ou are required to use respiratory ecu i orrien t . you must ensure the raspira t or > s operating properly before oeginning anv work on equ t omen t 0 on t i n i n i* oe n z e n e . r entering an y ar- e a. - n own : o ; e o -on t arri i n a t e c iv i t h benzene. if ou r 1 e any trouDi e w i tn your re so i r a t or , leave the area -and contact your super'..' i sor for ass i stance 1 TTiiTi e g i a t e i y . You must use protective clothing, such as boots, cloves, sleeves, aprons, and ra in g e a r or s1 icK e r suit s, o"e r a n y p ar t = o t ou r oit'av t n a t c ou 1 d be e xp ose c to liquid oenzene. If it is possible that benzene may get into your eyes, you must wear a face-snieid, goggles, or both, depending on your par titular si tuation. You must wear a face shield i+ vour + ace could be splashed with liquid benzene. WV 000013729 AUDIO Page 11 MERE -ND C' -PDlED'JREz ' - = .tic. jr t an t tnat "u know and f o 1 1 ow = P e c ! * ' c a iti e r g e n c y a n a + i rst aid droce gu r e s , ehou i d an> *;<posu r e to benzene ' i q u i d or 1 > adors occur. EYE .--ND zhCE EXPOSURE: Sre -- see ne It benzene i = spiasnea : n your eyes, "lasn : " out immeai ?. t e - w i th large amounts ot water, :f rr i t a t i on pens i : t i or 'w s i onapee are- to be = * t e : t e o seek m e g ; c a ; s 11 e n 11 o n a a. soon rjQ-;t-' - o iuoerv i sor SKIN EXPOSURE: -la =.n : - c srms AIRBORNE EXPOSURE: I- an n^ r v 'Occurs. o 1 ! ow established p r o c e g u re s * o r r o t i * 1 r. g y o u r s u p e ru i s o r or the safety director regarding that i n j u r >-. If benzene is spilled on your clothing or skin, _ emov.'e the contaminated o i o t r : n p ana 'Mash the exposed = - in wi th ' area amounts of water ang = oap : mmeg i -ate i . Nash c on t arri i nat ed clothing, including shoes and socks, before you wear them again. If you cr any other person breathes in Iarge amounts of benzene, get the exposed oarson to arear air at once. VVV 000013730 ESCUE -*0 CEO LIRE JALL OWING AUDI Q Page 12 Ap p1y artificial respiration it breathing has stopped. Call tor emergency medical assistance or a doctor i mine d i a t e 1 y . If it becomes- necessarv to enter a vessel or confined space for rescue purposes, follow the established rules and procedures for vessel entry. If benzene has been swa!lowed, do not induce '.'limiting. l a i 1 -for- emergency medicai ass(stance :mmediate)y. I. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM c Or. Orumwright un Gamer a) Vista"';, medical surveillance program is designed to detect the early signs of toxic effects, particularly in abnormalities of red blood ce11s, white b1ood cells, and platelet*. Al1 new emp1oyeas wt11 be given an initial exam and 1ab test with a complete blood count. For those employees who may be required to wear a respirator, pulmonary function tests will also be performed. Your medical history, specifically regarding bone 0000l373i ^IJD I Q Page 13 marrc'>'i d pod terns ana b 1 ood-r e 1 a. t e d Disorders, will become Dart of your r e c or as. If you are exposed to benzene above p e rm i = = i b 1 e exp osu re limits, or if you have ever been exposed to 10 parts per m i i 1 i on TWA or above , wh i 1 e emp 1 eyed by -J i s t a , > ou w ill be d r ov i de d with an annual med i ca 1 examination and tabor jrjrv tests. --h* = e rests wi I 1 be P r o v i o a a at ~ o c cat t o > o u . While these tests are not mandatory, you are encouraged to participate, as it is an integral part of our benzene safety ana health program. If you decline, you wi 11 be asked to sign a waiver statement signifying that you were offered the 00 p or tuni tv and that -ou understand the risks of not participating. 1 f you are acc i den t a i 1 > exposed to benzene, or may have been, Wista will m a k e = p e c i -a 1 1abor a t or y tests available to you I n the e v e n t o f a n emergency exposure, you w i H also be as ked to provide a ur i ne s amc> 1 e , on wh 1 Ch a urinary phenol vyy 0000X3 732 . L-1 C U Thors ct records and notices AJQI 0 Page 1 4 test -! j i ' be oertorrrieQ, This is a quick way to determine if your exposure to benzene may have been -u ++ic i ent to ca.use adverse e11ec ts . The purpose ot this test i =. solely to detect possible health effects result! no from the exposure to benzene, and no other analysis. >v t 1 1 be performed. Al 1 medic?, i records 3 no exposure nor, i tor : <- i records are a v a i 1 abl e to you by ^ o i i ow i r, g c u r- r e n t ' e s t ab] i sh e d plant procedures. Notices are posted in the plants regarding procedures for ob t a inmo these rec or ds . < END OF DR. ORUMWRI i3HT-S SECTION) .-*11. EXPOSURE MONITORING PROGRAM > NARRATOR C ONTINUES> Wista makes periodic measurements to determine -our exposure to benzene. We do this by taking breathing zone airsamples from employees in areas where benzene may be present, and with continuous- fixed--point monitoring. tmp i oyee obser-v i no mon i tori no You or v-our designated representative may observe the monitoring procedure. VVv 000013733  ' I DEG Page 15 >,'8 eauipment in j=e Jhen monirorino takes place in an area where re sotraters or personal protective sauipinenr must be worn, ,-ou or /our r e d r e = e n t a t i v e w ill be provided with, and must use that equipment. lot i f i cat i on posted Within 15 working oav = of the receipt of the resuits of any monitoring pertormea. Vista wi i 1 notify each emp 1 oyee of these results 1 r i.vr- i t i n g , either individually on o pcs tiro r - p resu its in an appr oc r ate ana accessible location. up corrective action notice Whenever permissible exposure levels are exceeded, the written notification will also contain the corrective action being taken to reduce your exposure, or will refer you to a document which states the correcti 11 e actions to be taken. VIII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE HANDLING: AND STORAGE In addition to its health hazards benzene also poses a. severe danger of fire and exp 1 osion, if not proper 1y handled and stored. hie must all follow certain precautions for its safe use, hand!ing and storage. -I DEO Con ta i n>?rs, ci ose-uo 1 aoe i s (List; ' Li st> (List) Wor k e r = taking precautions No 'imok 1ng 3ign AUDI G Page 16 Benzene liquid is highly -flammable. Small containers containing benzene should be tightly closed, and stored in a cool . vie 1 1 e n t i 1 a t e a area. Benzene uapors may -form explosive mixtures m air. T h e -owe r e x p 1 os- i u e limit is 1 . 3V. o r 13,0 GO o a r t s per mi i 1 ion. Cince = ga i - the f i 3.sn do i n t o-f benzene ' = 12 degrees F. In other- i.jords, at that 19mo er5ture, benzene 2 releasing highly + 1 amm a o 1 e y a p o r s . Exposure to heat or oxidizing materials increases benzenes instability. Wheneuer Fire or explosion hazards are pos-si b 1 e , al 1 sources st i gn i t i on must be eliminated. Use or act 1 ces wh i ch i.'.i 1 i ; auo i d spark i ng i.'.irien opening or closing benzene containers, and be sure the containers are e-f-f ec t i e 1 grounded and bonded p r i o r t o o pen i n g o r o o u r i ng. Smok ing is prohib1 tea -n any area where benzene is used or stored. VVV 000013735  I DEO aAuUdDiIoO Paoge 177 i f'S c x t i n 9 u i = h e r s Fire extinguishers are re adi 1y available. Know where they are located and how to operate them. List Appropriate first-aid extinguishers for benzene fires are carbon dioxide, dry chemical or halogen. Do not use a sol id stream of water for tire fighting,, since this li ! 1 1 scatter and spread the fire. A +ine '-'.;ater- spray can be used to keep * i r a -e p os e d c on t a i n e r = - oo 1 . i = t i ri g gr ap me tr om o i a = n ow ? Benzene sapors are neavier than air, and they can travel great distances along the ground and be ignited by open flames or sparks at some remote location. Worker reports odor of benzene That's one reason it's important to report any suspected leak or spill at once , and to be on guard if a spill occurs in another part of the plant. Supervisor tikes measurements '.Show var i ety of dev i ces used.) When in doubt, assume the hazard is reai until measurements prove otherwise. bTEPb iN UAbE OF RELEASE OR SPILL P1 ant procedures ha.ve been established in the event a spi11 or release of benzene occurs. VVV 00001373to `I DEO ' i - t a Logo, Lopyr t gh t frUPI 0 Page 1? continued safety of /our `'el low workers a n d o u r = elf. VVV 000013737 I11 DEO XI. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION AUDIO Page IS If oossiDle, small -spills should be tlushed to the plant sewer, to allow for treatment in the plant. Benzene is a regulated hazardous waste tor disposal p u r p o =. e s-. In this program, we nave discussed what benzene is, where t t s found in your plant, the hazards that it poses, and h ow we c an n an I e T h em safely. OSHh nas * ow put into effect benzene exp os u r e p u1e s . establishing a limit of 1 part per- mill t on tor- an 8-hour t i me-we i gh tea a.uera.ge, and 5 parts per mi 1 1 ion averaged over any 15 minute per i cid . The : part per mii!ion exposure iimit has been in effect > n our plants since 1 97? . L'od i eS- of the banzana standard are available to you. Just ask your supervisor or plant safety director for d e t ai Is. By understanding and following these procedures, you uj i I 1 he ip insure the WV 000013738 Interoffice Communication TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Distribution TOG: dgL ERT: RF XF:___________ _________________ T. G. Grumbles September 14, 1990 CMA REGULATORY ADVOCACY SURVEY RESULTS VISTA Several months ago CMA surveyed member companies to determine levels of effort on regulatory advocacy, their opinion of CMA's efforts, and their recommendations for improvement of CMA's efforts. Vista was one of 87 companies (50% of membership) that responded. Attached is a summary of the survey results. Based on our survey responses, we are similar to most companies in effort and opinion of CMA's regulatory advocacy efforts. T. G. Grumbles dlj .147 Attachment Distribution: R. D. Gamblin, R. T. Ferrell, J. Ball, T. H. Huffman, J. A. DeBernardi, U. L, McClain, M. S. Reynolds PLANT MANAGERS R. W. Seymour-Aber, L. R. Bauer-Balt, G. D. Williams-Blane, J. Pavao-Hmd, J. Friend-LCCP, J. W. Ware-LCLAB, R. A. Conrad-LCVCM, H. D. Garrison-Okc, P. L. Foote-Prem, V. W. Veiss-Austin M. G. Hayes-LCCP, D. Mahler-Balt, F. Jeanson-Aber vvv 000013739 SlfflARY OF THE REGULATORY ADVOCACY SURVEY OF MEKJER COMPANIES Introduction: The Board Advocacy Group sent a survey to all CMA member companies in April, 1990, to determine the efforts of individual members on regulatory advocacy, their opinions as to the quality of regulatory advocacy efforts and their recommend ations for improvements. This is a brief description of the survey results. In all, 87 companies, or 50% of the membership, completed the survey form. This is a fairly high rate of return for surveys at CMA. A more detailed account of the return by company size and by questions will be provided to the companies responding to the survey. Level of Effort In Regulatory Advocacy Several questions were designed to determine the amount of effort CMA member companies expend on regulatory advocacy through CMA, on their own and through other trade associations, professional societies and coalitions. Results: o 90% of respondents indicated they are involved in federal regulatory advocacy. o Most individuals involved in regulatory advocacy spend less than 20% of their time on that effort. o The number of individuals assigned and time spent is directly proportional to company size, but companies within a size group do not contribute equally. o Member's efforts through CMA represented more than 74% of all their advocacy. o Members spend the most efforts on issues in the following order: Environmental, Health and Safety, Distribution, and Energy. VVV 0000137* Effectiveness and Quality of Advocacy Efforts Questions were designed to determine what the members thought of our advocacy efforts when compared to other groups and amongst issue areas. Results: o CMA members rank CMA's effectiveness better than most trade associations, but not as highly as they rank the advocacy efforts of the environmental and citizen action groups. o CMA members rank CMA advocacy better than that of professional societies. o Respondents noted that CMA's advocacy effectiveness and advocacy communications is almost equal in each issue area, except energy. o Respondents were collectively ambivalent about the progressiveness of CMA's advocacy with respect to public expectations. Reconwendations for Improvements In CMA1 s Advocacy Efforts Members were asked several questions about ways CMA could improve its regulatory advocacy efforts. Specific areas asked about were priority setting, emphasis on parts of the advocacy process, and participation by smaller company members. Results: o CMA should set its priorities based on overall economic impact, and issues that set precedents. Members agreed that committees and task groups should set priorities. o Members believe CMA should spend more time on early Issue identification, visits with agency personnel, coordination with other interest groups, communications with the members, and better data collection capabilities. o Members recommended more meetings outside D.C., more workshops, more coordination with other trade associations, and participation requirements as a way of obtaining better input from member companies. VVV 000013741