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CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Vinyl Chloride Panel Health Committee Commitment Form /X / My company commits its pro-rata share of the $325,000 research and advocacy budget as described in the attached August 11, 1994 Explanation of the Health Committee Budget. My company will pay in one installment / a^two equal installments (check small box). The Vinyl Chloride Panel is conducted under the policies and procedures outlined in the CHEMSTAR Panel Guidelines and briefly noted on the reverse of this form. I____/ While appreciating the opportunity, my company declines to participate. CMA has estimated that 16X of the total CtlA 1994/95 fiscal year "dues and similar incom which includes CHEMSTAR contributions, is allocable to lobbying and political expenditures to which Section 162 (e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applies. Consequently, this portion of your commitment is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense for federal income tax purposes. Further, contributions to CMA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. Dr. Ron Gilbert nr. Rnn P.-jl Name (Typed) Name (Typed) V.P. Technology, Westlake PVC Corp. V.P. Technology, w^rlak-P Pvr Com. Title Title Westlake PVC Corporation Westlake PVC Corporal-ion Company Company 2801 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 600 Address Houston, TX 77056 (713) 960-9111 Telephone (713) 963-1540 Telecopier (Type, Make, Number) 2801 Post Oak Blvd.. Ste^ 600 Address Houston, TX 77056 (713) 960-9111 Telephone r713') 96^-ISAO Telecopier (Type, Make, Number) Please return signed form to: Hasmukh C. Shah, Manager Chemical Manufacturers Association 2501 M Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 CMA 047340 CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION October 19,1994 Dear Chemstar Panel Member The 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 has changed the way lobbying expenses are treated for tax deductibility. As a result of this Act, Section 162(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code was amended to disallow a tax deduction for lobbying related expenses. To comply with these recent changes in Federal Tax Law, CMA is now required to determine the percentage of each member's "dues or similar amounts" used to support CMA's lobbying activities. CMA has estimated that 16% of the 1994/93 Fiscal year dues is allocable to lobbying and political expenditures which are covered by Section 162(e)(1) as amended. In accordance with this new law your company's prorata share participation in the CMA Vinyl Chloride Panel is included in the computation of CMA's total 1994/95 fiscal year dues. Consequently, 16% of your check #000343 in the amount of S12,586.00 is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense for federal income tax purposes. Further, contributions to CMA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. For additional information and guidance on this new law please consult your tax advisor. Chemical Manufacturers Association, Inc. Accounting Depanment 2501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 Telephone 202-887-1100 Fax 202-887-1237 svSi Responsible Care* A PubHcCommitment CMA 047341 YVfca I LAKE group nUUSTuN, TEXAS OUR REF. NUMBER YOUR INVOICE NUMBER INVOICE DATE 08/31/94 08/31/94 08/31/94 INVOICE AMOUNT 12,586.00 AMOUNT PAID 12,586.00 DISCOUNT TAKEN UUU04cJ NETCHECfcAMOUIV 12,586.u0 4 * .1 H WESTLAKE GROUP 2801 POST OAK BLVD.. SUITE 600 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK CONTROL NUMBER 00054350-937 213 CHECK AMOUNT 09/01/94 500000543 $12.586.00******** pay Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Six And 00/100 Dollars******** tothe Chemical Manufacturers Association order 2501 M. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 ii*5000005la"* 1:0 2 laosa?^: &0 l"> 2" 15 7 Iflii* CMA 047342