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CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING . 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 1987
The Greenbrier, Fillmore Room White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Approval of Minutes of May 5, 1987, Meeting -- Chairman Sorgenti
2. Association Activities
a. Treasurer's Report -- Gary C. Herrman b. Committee Appointments -- Charles W. Van Vlack c. TSCA Litigation -- David F. Zoll d. Underground Injection Control Program --
Robert A. Roland e. Officers' Planning Meeting -- Chairman Sorgenti
3. Review of Board Agenda Items (Not otherwise scheduled for Executive Committee discussion)
Liability Reform Work Group D Federal Legislative Grassroots Program
9 Pending Federal Legislation (worker Notification,
Trade, Other)
4. State Toxics Initiative Work Group: Presentation of Revised Action Plan and Possible Oregon Activities (Case Study of Plan) -- James V. Murray, Union Carbide Corporation, Chairman, STI Work Group
5. Energy Legislation
6. Air Quality Survey Results Update -- E. D. Griffith, ARCO Chemical Company
7. New Business
8. Adjourn
MINUTES OF MEETING CMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Greenbrier, Fillmore Room White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Wednesday, June 3, 1987
1. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p,m. by "'Chairman Sorgenti There were present:
Members:
Harold A. Sorgenti, Chairman of the Executive Committee
W. H. Clark, Jr., Chairman of the Board
Robert D. Forney, Vice Chairman of the Board
Robert A. Roland, President
Dexter F. Baker
John W. Johnstone, Jr.
Alan Belzer
Robert D, Kennedy
Robert D. Cadieux
H. Eugene McBrayer
Robert W. Davis
Keith R. McKennon
Vincent L. Gregory
M, Whitson Sadler
Secretary: Treasurer: General Counsel:
Charles W. Van Vlack Gary C. Herrman David F. Zoll
By Invitation:
Geraldine V. Cox, CMA Kenneth E, Davis, Rohm and Haas Company Clyde H. Greenert, Union Carbide Corporation Edward D. Griffith, ARCO Chemical Company Jon C. Holtzman, CMA E, Hamilton Hurst, Nalco Chemical Company James V. Murray, Union Carbide Corporation Vernon R. Rice, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company William M. Stover, CMA Ben Woodhouse, Dow Chemical U.S.A.
2. Minutes of Last Meeting were approved as distributed.
The Minutes of the May 5, 1987, meeting
3.
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Herrman reported that through the eleven
months ending April 30, the Association had received revenues of $14,071,500
and had incurred expenses of $11,345,400. He indicated that the process of
closing the books for the year was under way and that the year-end Treasur
er's Report analyzing variances would be mailed when that process was com
pleted. He estimated that the Association would end the year with revenues
slightly above budget, expenses about IS - 2S below budget, with a resulting
contribution to reserves of $100,000 - $200,000. Reserves would then be
about $5-9 million.
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In looking toward the coming year, he reported that dues invoices Cor 1987/88 would be mailed to the membership on June 4. Four members had
not yet reported 1986 chemical sales information, and follow-up was continu ing with these members.
4.
Standing Committee Appointments
Mr. Van Vlack presented the
list (Exhibit A) of proposed appointments to fill vacancies on several of the
Association's standing committees. These were approved,
5.
TSCA Litigation
Mr, Zoll reported on a current case involving a
CMA member company (Lonza) which was the subject of an EPA enforcement action
under TSCA. Because of the precedent-setting nature of the action and the
potential for significant impact on many member companies, Mr. Zoll indicated
that CMA was filing a motion to intervene. It was agreed that appropriate
communications should be sent to the membership, alerting them to the im
plications of EPA's apparent new TSCA enforcement policy.
6.
Underground Injection Control
Mr. Roland reported that the
issues raised at the May Executive Committee meeting regarding possible
changes in the advocacy role of the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Group
had been resolved in the interim and that the UIC task group had agreed that
no changes in its charter were necessary at this time.
7.
Officers' Planning Meeting
Mr. Sorgenti reviewed the results of
the Officers' Planning Meeting which had been held on June 2-3. Major areas Included the Regional Executive Contact Meeting Program; membership and
membership criteria; relations with other associations; Board and Executive
Committee meetings and activities; establishment of Board committees to
pursue issue and program priorities; and increases in the Catalyst Awards. A
summary of these items Is attached as Exhibit B,
With respect to the Catalyst Awards, the Executive Committee agreed to increase the 1987 and future year awards for national winners from $1,500 to $5,000 and for regional winners from $500 to $2,500,
Mr. Sorgenti requested that directors submit their ideas on sug gested program or issue areas where the formation of new Board committees would be appropriate, together with an indication of their preference as to which group they would be willing to setve on or chair. This input was requested to be sent to Mr. Roland no later than mid-July, so that recom mendations could be prepared for the Officer's review in early August, with final action expected at the August 3I-September 1 Board meeting.
8.
Review of Board Agenda Items
There was no additional discussion
of the Board agenda items not otherwise scheduled for discussion by the
Executive Committee.
9.
State Toxic Initiative Report
Mr. Murray reported on the
activities of the State Toxics Initiative Work Group and their recommenda
tions for action by CMA and member companies. These recommendations related
to: a funding mechanism to address the sizeable costs associated with being
active on initiatives; chemical Industry strategy in priority states where
initiative activity can be anticipated; and a preliminary plan for action in
Oregon.
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12.
Membership Fee Schedule
Following up on the recommendation made
at the Officers' Planning Meeting, a resolution was presented to provide a
phased-in fee schedule for new member companies joining the Association.
Following discussion, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED: That for companies who become members of the Association during the 1987/88 fiscal year, the following phased-in membership fee schedule shall apply:
o One-third of the normal dues for the first fiscal year of membership. In the case of companies joining during the fiscal year, the initial dues shall be one-third of the pro rata amount due for the remainder of the year.
o Two-thirds of the normal dues for the second fiscal year of membership.
o Full dues for the third and subsequent years of membership.
That the phased-in membership fee schedule shall be applicable only to those companies who become new members during the 1987/88 fiscal year and in no event shall the membership fee of any company, on an annualized basis, be less than the existing minimum fee ($5,560).
13.
Worker Notification
It was agreed that the position on worker
notification legislation adopted by the Executive Committee and Board at the
April meeting should be reiterated to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
Mr. Clark Indicated that he had added specific language to his speech to the
membership addressing the issue of the Association's support for the modified
worker notification legislation. The Executive Committee endorsed this
approach.
14.
New Business
Mr. Davis reported on a major advocacy success in
Utah which reinforced his belief that the industry needed to develop addi
tional positive legislative initiatives which could then be advocated at the
state level.
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The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Harold A. Sorgenrf, Chairman CMA Executive Committee
Charles W. Van Vlack Vice President-Secretary
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With respect to funding, the group recommended against creating a central CMA fund to finance initiative activities in individual states. The three principles which the group recommended pursuing were: anticipate and project funding needs in advance; tie requests for funding to a well-con ceived, state specific action plan; raise money early to be able to respond quickly to developments and opportunities. Consistent with these principles, the group further recommended that CMA "seed money" be used in priority states to engage in-state consultants and to undertake initial planning and coalitioning activities, hopefully prior to the circulation'of petitions. Mr. Murray noted that $50,000 is provided in the current State Affairs budget for these kind of "positioning" activities, but that as much as $100,000 $150,000 might be necessary. For the actual expenses of conducting the initiative campaign, Mr. Murray recommended the development of a pledge system through which companies would contribute their proportionate share of the expenses. The pledge system would also envision companies allocating funds early to draw against as initiative campaigns arise; preclearing the use of these funds for initiative purposes; designating an individual with authority to commit these funds; and checking any legal requirements/ restrictions on the expenditure of those funds in the priority states identified in Exhibit C.
With respect to Oregon, Mr. Murray recommended proceeding with the development of a state specific, proactive initiative plan for Oregon, including the engagement of a local initiative consultant and exploratory work on building an Oregon industry coalition. The group, working closely with EMC and HSC representatives and legal staff, would develop a "model" initiative for possible introduction in Oregon, incorporating industryacceptable principles on groundwater, air and/or waste minimization issues.
Following discussion, the proposed plan as outlined above and as set forth in Exhibit C, was approved and the group was directed to continue development of the generic program as well as the specific plan for Oregon, The Oregon plan would be reviewed in the fall and the Executive Committee and Board would make a go/no-go decision for active involvement in Oregon at that time.
10.
Energy
Mr. Kennedy indicated his growing concern over the
energy tax legislation currently being considered by the Congress. He
reviewed the sunset of CMA's Energy Committee and program in the Spring of
1986 and the subsequent formation of the Special Energy Advisory Group (SEAG)
which has operated in a monitoring, nonadvocacy capacity. He then proposed
that the energy program be reactivated within the Association. Following
discussion of the activities of the Coalition Opposed to Energy Taxes (C0ET)
and the process which SEAG should have employed to bring the changed circum
stances to the attention of the Executive Committee for resolution, it was
agreed to reactivate the Association's energy program and through that
program to provide a focus for member company energy advocacy activities.
11.
Air Quality Survey
Following up on the report made at the May
meeting, Mr, Griffith provided updated results of the survey of member
companies on the status of implementation of the air quality program. Based
on the significantly higher response rate, it was agreed that the survey
results could be used in advocacy with respect to reauthorization of the
Clean Air Act,
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
EXHIBIT A
1, International Trade Committee * Juliane H. Van Egmond, American Cyanamid Company - term ending May 31, 1988 (replacing Cameron H. Calder, same company) Pad S. Holdorf, Celanese Chemical Company, Inc., Division of Hoechst Celanese Corporation - term ending May 31, "1988 (replacing Stephen A. Block, same company)
2. Distribution Committee G. Kenneth Hendrix, First Chemical Corporation - term ending May 31, 1988 (filling an open slot on the committee)
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EXHIBIT S
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS PLANNING MEETING
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3, I9S7 The Greenbrier
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SUMMARY OF ACTION ITEMS
1. Regional Executive Contact Meetings o The "inreach" program which was undertaken this year was a success and should be continued. A report on this year's meetings has been prepared and will be sent to all Executive Contacts.
o For 1987-68, we will hold a special 2-hour meeting for Execu tive Contacts in conjunction with the fall semiannual meeting in New York. The meeting will allow the officers to update the membership on current issues and priorities, and will be structured to provide the opportunity for the Executive Contacts to provide feedback to CMA through the use of small breakout groups.
o A follow-up round of regional meetings will tentatively be scheduled for 1988/89.
2. Membership
o The group developed some suggestions for changes in the Association's membership criteria that would allow additional chemical manufacturing firms to qualify for membership. These suggestions are being referred to the Membership Committee for review and for the development of final recommendations for Bylaws change to be presented at the September 1 Board meet ing.
o The Association will review the merits of raising the minimum fee for membership (currently about $5,5001 to more accurately reflect the services and value provided.
o The Association should pursue an aggressive program to recruit new members, with the Membership Committee serving as the catalyst and coordinating group.
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o As part of the membership drive, the Association should offer a phased-in fee schedule (1/3 first year, 2/3 second year, full dues third year) particularly to attract newly organized companies, including leveraged buyouts.
3. Other Associations o The Association should continue to pursue the formation of an international chemical manufacturers federation. The fed eration would have neither budget nor staff. o The Officers will host visits from the European chemical associations, following up on the Officers' visit to Europe this spring. o The Officers will undertake a series of visits with other key associations in the United States, such as API, SOCMA, etc. O A Board group should be established to analyze the relation ship among the domestic Associations representing the chemical industry. o CMA should examine how to encourage additional company support for CIIT.
4. Board and Executive Committee Meetings and Activities o The format and content of the meetings will be changed to provide more focus on priority action items and less attention to informational presentations and detailed briefing mate rials. o The direct involvement of all the Directors in the meetings and activities of the Board and Association will be a priority in the year ahead. o The annual reports of the standing committees will no longer be made to the Board, but to the review committees instead. o Board meetings will be scheduled for no more than three hours, with the bulk of the time to be targeted for presentations and discussions by the Directors. o Outside speakers will be brought in on a selective basis. o Briefing materials on Board action items will generally be limited to one page.
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Establishment of Board Committees 0 Issues such as liability reform and health effects, public
perception of the industry, grassroots, and state affairs are increasingly important to the Association. o Using the work of the Liability Reform Work Group as a model, a number of Board committees will be established at the September meeting to review these issues and programs and to develop plans and recommendations in these areas. Board members will be asked to submit suggestions for issues or programs which require top down attention for successful resolution. Board members will also be asked to volunteer to chair and serve on these groups, together with selected representatives from existing committees.
a As the work of these Board committees progresses during the
year, the results will be channeled into the 1988/89 budget process with the expectation that additional support may be allocated to these areas in future years.
Catalyst Awards o The Catalyst Awards for chemistry teachers will be raised
immediately to $5,000 for national winners (currently $1,5001 and $2,500 for regional winners (currently $500). The award amount will be reviewed during the yeer to determine if further increases are appropriate.
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EXHIBIT C
State Toxics Initiative Work Group Campaign Strategy Outline
Oregon
OVERVIEW
Organize early; challenge at every opportunity, from petition to ballot (thereby causing time delays and increased costs for our opponents); offer an alternative initiative to the public; and educate the public in a cost-effective manner.
BACKGROUND
SB 975 says that no business shall knowingly discharge into any source of drinking water a chemical known to the state to cause cancer or birth defects. This is similar to the California law but without the "bounty hunter" provisions.
This bill is currently in committee and is not expected to move. Therefore, it is very likely to appear on the ballot in November, 1968.
TIMETABLE
Deadline for 1988 ballot is July 1, 1988. Signature gathering could begin anytime.
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS
Number required to qualify:
63,578
Permissible signature gathering techniques:
Legal parameters/possible challenges:
BALLOT LANGUAGE
Legal parameters/possible challenges:
FUNDING NEEDS
Amount: Timetable: Potential Donors: Fundraisers: Legal requirements
$3 million for potential contributions:
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LEAP ORGANIZATION/COALITION
Campaign leader: Association:
Chemical Industry: Allied Industry: Other Allies:
Associated Oregon Industries: Dave Dietz Associates Chevron, Pennwalt Paper, Timber, Plastics, Paint Organized Labor
OPPOSITION
Identify: Funding Sources: Strategy:
INITIATIVE ELEMENTS
Issues: Positions: Arguments/Alternatives:
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STATE TOXICS INITIATIVE WORK GROUP Action Plan Summary
CMA Activity
Date___________ Board/Member Company Action
Monitoring
Ongoing
Support requests for personnel to monitor and participate in CMA SCAN network system (see list of priority states and monitoring assignments).
Prioritize High Risk States
Done
See priority list
Develop Generic Initiative/ Legislative Strategy
6/15
Approve concept
Develop Specific Strategy for each priority initiative state:
6/15
Approve concept/support funding and staffing needs
Oregon Missouri Massachusetts Illinois
Florida Michigan Maryland Ohio
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Develop Specific Strategy for each priority legislative state:
6/15
Approve concept/support funding and staffing needs
Louisiana New York New Jersey Vest Virginia
Connecticut Pennsylvania Texas
Develop fundraising proposal
6/15
for priority initiative states
Approve concept
Develop "positions options" for use in priority states
6/15
Approve concept
Develop technical/legal/ political/public relations resources to supplement in-state activities
Ongoing
Support resource requirements from member companies
Report significant developments to Executive Committee utilizing the "Executive Letter"
Ongoing
Approve concept
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INITIATIVE FUNDING
Statewide Initiative Process
Estimated Range
State
of Initiative
Affairs
Campaign Cost
Committee
(dollars')___________Contact
Yes
1.8M to 21H
- - Fort, Monsanto
I Louisiana I Missouri 1 Oregon
No Yes Yes
500K to 6.3M 265K to 3.2M
Brewer, Olin Fort, Monsanto
II Florida II Illinois II Massachusetts II New Jersey II New York II West Virginia
Yes
Yes Yes No No No
18M to 21M 1.5M to 18M 42GK to 5M
Chambers, American Cy. Brewer, Olin Lafield, Shell Oil Chambers, American Cy. Buckley, Eastman Kodak Roberts, Boxg-Warner
III Alabama III Connecticut
III Del aware
111 Georgia
III Kentucky
III Maryland
111 Micbigan
in Ohio
iii Pennsylvania
in Tennessee
j 11 Texas
JIT V i scons in
No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No
265K to 3.2M BOOK to 7M 7 SDK to 9N
Brewer, Olin Lafield, Shell Oil Mszanski, Du Pont Murray, Union Carbide Hurwitz, Rohm A Haas Lafield, Shell Oil Woodhouse, Dow Neale, BF Goodrich Hurwitz, Rohm & Haas Buckley, Eastman Koda' Mszanski, Du Pont Smeltzer, FMC
* ALREADY LAW I, II A III INDICATE CHA PRIORITY CMA EC - 6/3/87 BP - 6/3/87
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AGENDA
CMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, August 31, 1937
12:00 p.m. Luncheon -- Library 1:30 p.m. Meeting -- Council Room
The Lodge at Pebble Beach Pebble Beach, California
l. Call to Order and Approval of Minutes of June 3, 1987 Meeting -- Chairman Forney
2. Association Activities
a. Treasurer's Report -- Gary C. Herman b. Committee Appointments -- Charles W.
Van Vlack c. President's Report -- Robert A. Roland
3. Discussion (if needed) on Board Agenda Items not otherwise scheduled for Executive Committee Action
a. Liability Reform Work Group b. RCRA Reauthorization/Waste Minimization c. Title III Implementation and Coordination d. Legislative Developments
* Worker Notification 0 Clean Air * Trade
4. Board Committee Reports
a. Membership Committee -- M. Whitson Sadler
* Bylaw, Definition of Chemical Sales and Application Form Changes
Proposed New Members * Membership Campaign
5. Proposed Establishment of Ad Hoc Board Committees -- Harold A. Sorgenti
6. New Business
7. Adj oum
TAB 1 2 3
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CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
1:30 p.m.t Monday August 31, 1987 The Lodge at Pebble Beach (Council Room)
Pebble Beach, California
1* The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Chairman Forney. There were present;
Members:
Robert C. Forney, Chairman of the Executive Committee
Harold A. Sorgentl, Chairman of the Board
Robert A. Roland, President
Dexter F. Baker
Alan Belzer
H. Eugene McBrayer
Raymond F. Bentele
Paul F. Oreffice
Bruce C. Gottvald
M. Whitson Sadler
Earle R. Harbison, Jr.
J. R. Street
Robert D. Kennedy
Secretary: Treasurer: General Counsel;
Charles W. Van Vlack Gary C. Herrman David F. Zoll
By Invitation:
Geraldine V. Cox - CMA Kenneth E. Davis - Rohm and Haas Company Clyde H. Greenert - Union Carbide Corporation Edward D. Griffith - ARCO Chemical Company Philip C. Holladay - Shell Oil Company Jon C. Holtzman - CMA Vincent J. Marchesanl - ICI Americas Inc. Michael A. Pierle - Monsanto Chemical Company Vernon R. Rice - E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company William H. Stover - CMA Ben Woodhouse - Dow Chemical U.S.A.
2.
Minutes of Last Meeting
The Minutes of the June 3, 1987,
meeting were approved as distributed.
3.
Treasurer's Report
Mr, Herrman reported that for the 1986/87
fiscal year concluded on May 31, the Association received revenues of
$14,196,500, incurred expenses of $14,008,400 and made a contribution to
reserves of $188,100. Reserves total approximately $5.88 million, repre
senting approximately 38Z of the operating budget. He further reported that
for the -first two months of the current fiscal year, the Association had
received revenues of $13,687,000 and had incurred expenses of $1,700,000. He
.indicated that dues receipts had been excellent, with only three companies
remaining who had not yet paid.
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4.
Committee Appointmenta
Mr. Van Vlack presented the list (Exhib
it A) of proposed appointments to fill vacancies on several of the Asso
ciation's standing and special committees, including the appointment of
Messrs. Stenzel and Deavenport to the Special Programs Policy Committee.
These were approved.
5.
Nominating Committee
Dr. Forney presented the nomination of
Davis Richardson, President of Shell Chemical Company, for membership on the
Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for a term ending May 31,
1988, replacing James Street of the same company, who had been named Presi
dent, Shell Development Company.
6.
President's Report
There was discussion of the written Presi
dent's Report included in the Board book for each meeting. It was agreed
that a shorter and more focused document would be of greater use to Directors
in preparing for the meeting. A target of 8-10 pages was suggested,
7. Review of Board Agenda Items
a. Liability Reform Work Group
The morning report of the
group was discussed further with particular emphasis on the recent tort
reform effort In Texas. It was the consensus of the Executive Committee that
the Liability Reform Work Group place added emphasis on: coalitionlng
(particularly with labor and other nonbusiness groups), judicial selection
and training, and counteracting over the long-term the disproportionate
influence of the trial bar.
b. Title III Implementation
Additional discussion focused on:
the need to distinguish the treatment of routine (process) releases from
those that are sudden and accidental, the need for CMA leadership in message
development and plant manager training, and the need to get out in front with
local officials and opinion leaders before the emission data is required to
be filed and made public in July, 1988.
c. Worker Notification
There was extensive discussion of the
pending worker notification legislation, its prospects for enactment, CMA's
position, and the extent of the Association's activities and its profile with
respect to the Metzenbaum and Gaydos bills. There was overall consensus that
no change in the Association's position of support for the Metzenbaum/
Gaydos worker notification legislation (as modified to meet our priority
concerns) was warranted. There was also consensus that CMA's activities in
support of the legislation should be consistent with our original agreement
with the ^sponsors and that such support should be manifested in the lowest
possible "profile.
d. Clean Air Act
There was brief discussion of the pending
Senate legislation. It was agreed that the Association would continue to
appose the air toxics provisions as currently drafted in the Senate and would
continue to coordinate closely with Representative Dlngell in the House.
e. Trade
There was brief discussion of the pending conference
committee consideration of the Omnibus Trade Bill, the negotiations on a
U.S,/Canada free trade agreement, and the possible need for Board member/CEO
calls on both issues.
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8.
Membership Committee
Hr. Sadler reviewed the Officers' June
request thee the Membership Committee should develop recommendations to esse
the membership requirements end to pursue as aggressive recruitment program
to enlist new members in the organization, particularly those major chemical
companies who are currently the beneficiaries of the Association's advocacy
programs without being CMA members. As a first step In this effort, the
Board approved a phased-in fee schedule for new members at the June meeting.
He reported that amendments to the Bylaws had been developed to allow the
following types of chemical companies (which were previously Ineligible) to
join: Mixers, formulators, compounders and blenders; totally captive chemi
cal manufacturers not selling any substantial amount of their production in
the open market; developers and marketers of chemical products who contract
out for the actual manufacturing; and those companies whose chemical manu
facturing operations that are a significant,.but not the primary, part of a
member's business.
In addition to the Bylaws changes required to be made to effect these changes, conforming changes would also be required to the "Definition of Chemical Sales" in order to provide a dues base for the new classes of members. He indicated that these chemical sales definition changes would likely have an impact on a number of existing members. Mr. Sadler pointed out that while the chemical sales definition changes contained in the recommendation were not perfect, it was nacessary to adopt them at this time in order to be able to move ahead on the membership drive. Further modifica tions and clarifications to the definition could be made at a subsequent time.
Mr. Sadler moved approval of the recommendations to: amend the membership criteria In the Bylaws (Exhibit B); approve on an Interim basis for new members the conforming changes In the Definition of Chemical Sales (Exhibit C); approve the revised application form (Exhibit D); and request that the Impact of these changes be reviewed so that appropriate final recommendations can be brought forward. Following considerable discussion of the recommendations in general and the nature and potential impact of the changes in the definition of chemical sales In particular, the motion was agreed to.
Mr. Sadler then advised that the Membership Committee had reviewed Che qualifications of Cain Chemical, Sterling Chemical, Georgia Gulf and Harborchem and recommended their election to membership. With respect to Harborchem, the recommendation was conditional upon approval of the Bylaw changes. These new members were approved for presentation to the Board,
Finally, Mr. Sadler indicated that a list of prospective members would be circulated at the Board meeting the following day and that volun teers from the Board would be solicited to contact these companies regarding membership.
9.
Ad Hoc Board Committees
Mr. Sorgenti presented the Officers'
recommendations (Exhibit E) for the formation of the ad hoc Board Committees.
These were approved for presentation to the Board. The importance of the
standing committees in this process was emphasized, with the ad hoc Board
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groups1 activities being Intended to be additive to the existing efforts. The addition of non-Bosrd member participants to the Board committees was also contemplated.
10.
Energy lasues
Chairman Forney led a discussion on the eval
uation) activities and current status of the Association's Special Energy
Advisory Group (SEAG) and the Independent coalition of chemical companies
comprising the Coalition Opposed to Energy Texes (COET). Be reviewed the
Officers' discussions with respect to the sctlvltles end future of the two
groups (SEAG and COET) and expressed the Officers' consensus that CHA
intended to be en active pleyer on energy issues, noting the June budget
amendment for energy activities. He Indicated that COET will continue to
operate for the immediate future for two reasons; chemical companies who ere
energy consumers only (not producers) want to be represented independently,
and the cost of COET's retained lobbyist la beyond CMA'e budget structure for
the current year. Hr. Baker observed that ones CHA's energy advocacy program
is firmly reestablished, the possibility exists for the two efforts to be
merged under CHA sponsorship.
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The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Charles W. Van Vlack Vice President-Secretary'
Certified correct:
Robert C. Forney " Chairman, CMA Executive Committee
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
EXHIBIT A
1. Communications Committee Vicky Suazo, Dow Chemical U.S.A. - Term ending May 31, 1990 (replacing Richard K. Long, same company)
2. International Affairs Group
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Jonathan Plaut, Allied-Signal Inc. -- As Chairman
Ed J. Sowinski, Uniroyal Chemical company -- As Vice Chairman
Jean-Claude Roger, Amoco Corporation
Fred Pendleton, Borg-Warner Chemicals, Inc.
3. Patent and Trademark Committee William F. Marsh, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. - Term ending May 31, 1990 (replacing Eugene Innis, same company)
4. State Affairs Committee Deborah Witmer, FMC Corporation - Term ending May 31, 1988 (replacing Gerald R, Prout, same company)
5. special Energy Advisory Group R. David Damron, Celanese Chemical Company, Inc. -- As Vice Chairman
6. Special Programs Policy Committee Edwin L. stenzel, BASF Corporation -- As Chairman Earnest w. Deavenport, Jr., Eastman Kodak Company -- as Vice Chairman
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS Article III -- MEMBERSHIP
(Language to be deleted struck through; new language underscored)
EXHIBIT B
Section 1.
General Intent
Membership In the Association shall be open to all chemical manufacturers in the United States of America, or Canada, who qualify under the criteria set forth in Section 2 below. Where any such Manufacturer is part of a larger organization, its membership will normally be in the name of the organi
zation's chemical manufacturing unit; it is not iatsnded that interasts un related to the organization's chemical manufacturing activity would normally be represented at Association meetings or otherwise participate in its activities.
Section 2,
Qualifications for Membership
Any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, division, or other unit of a corporation whose-prrtnary-btisxfte*s-ia-the-mamieee*re-e$ that as a significant portion of its business manufactures or as a principal causes to be manufactured chemicals in the United States of America, or Canada, end whreh-jell3--#ab9fcaFttia!-pection-ef-eheattl#-prdaeed-by-ife-fce-efeheff-in-ehe open-market? shall be eligible to membership in the Association. To qualify, an applicant stust have been itaelf or through a predecessor in interest engaged in such chemical, manufacturing activity for at lsast one year. The term 'manufacture of chemicals* shall-net include mixing, formulating, e* and compounding operations not as well as those operations involving a change in chemical structure.
Section 2.
Application for Membership
Application for membership in the Association shall bs made in writing on a form approved by the Board of Directors which shall be signed by the applicant, and by two members of the Association as sponsors, and shall state: (ljja) if the applicant is an individual, his name and addrasa; (b) if the appli cant' is a partnership or Joint venture, the name and address of each partner or participant; (c) if the applicant is a corporation (or a division or other unit thereof), its name, address and place of incorporation; (2) the locations of the applicant's chemical manufacturing plants in the United states of America, or Canada; (2) the kinds of chemical products manufactured or caused to be manu factured by applicant; f4+-that-fche-applieanfe-reglaely-aeHs-a-subaaaneeal pee t*on-e#-fehe-ehemieeis-peedaeei-by-at-t*-eiie-Untfced-Sfcaeesr-ef-Caiia4a7--ae
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EXHIBIT C
DEFINITION OF "CHEMICAL SALES"*
As approved fay th Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 2 of Artlcla IV of CHA Bylaws. For us by each member firm In determining and reporting calendar year "chemical sales" dollar volume to the Treasurer for the sole purpose of membership fee computetion.
NOTE: - Language to be deleted struck through; new language underscored.
The term "chemical sales" includes both domestic and export sales of all chemicals and chemical products sold to others, with the exception of the products listed below: Interdepartmental CIntercompany1 transfers are excluded, except whan the final product is not ultimately sold bv the mem ber as a chemical or chemical product, in which case the transferred chemi cals or chemical products are included aa "chemical sales" funless specifi cally exempted below-) and shall be valued at comparable market value.
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Resale Products (chemicals purchased for resale as such).
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Products of Wining Operations (except whan sold for use in
chemical processing!. Examples: Phosphate rock, fluorspar, barytes,
ilmenite, coal, salt, borax, potash, natural salts, and limestone.
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Certain Structural Hetals and Their Alloys (except when
sold for use In chemical processing). Examples: Aluminum, chromium,
columbium, copper, hafnium, iron and steal, lead, magnesium, manganese,
nickel, tantalum, titanium, vanadium, zinc, zirconium, and all fabricat
ed natal product!.
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Food Products. Examples: Natural extracts, vitamins from
natural sources, vegetable oils and fats.
Animal Products. Examples: Oil, fats, tallow, grease, animal glue, gelatine, soap, glycerine. (Fatty acids, synthetic deter gents, and synthetic glycerine are considered to be chemicals and are not in the excluded group).
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Carbon, Bone, and Lamp Black. Examples: Electrodes, acti
vated carbon, and carbon papers.
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Rubber Products. (Synthetic rubber sold as such is consid
ered to be a chemical and is not in the excluded group).
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8. A/ Paints, Varnish, Lacquers.
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Inks, Polishes, Vexes.
Mixed Fertilizers. (Synthetic components such as urea, ammonium and sodium nitrates and sulfates are considered to be chemicals and are not in the excluded group).
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Mixed Pesticides. (Manufactured or synthetic compo nents are considered to be chemicals and are mot in the excluded group).
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Coated rubrics and floor Covering.
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Formulated Detergents. (Manufactured or synthetic
components ere considered to be chemicals and are not in the exeluded group).
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Molded or Extruded Products. Examples: Bristles, combs, brushes, containers, and similarly fabricated plastic prod ucts; mechanical rubber goods; films formed by extrusion such as saran, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and-polypropylene. (Cello phane formed by chemical reaction and synthetic resins and plastic materials in unfinished form such as liquids, molding powders, flake, sheets, rods and tubes, are considered to be chemicals and are not in the excluded group.)
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Petroleum Products. Examples: Lubricating oils, gas es, grasses, waxes.
16. if Fuels. Examples; Coke, diesel oils, gasoline.
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Tar, Asphalt, Pitch, Creosote. Examples: Roofing, paving, wood preserving products.
IS. if Naval Stores. Examples: Turpentine, rosin, pine oil.
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Wood Products. Examples: Wood pulp for paper and rayon manufacture.
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Industrial Cases. Examples: Helium, argon, neon,
oxygen and nitrogen. (When sold for use in chemical processing, these products are considered to be chemicals end ere not in the excluded group).
21. Equipment and Devices.
a. Physical Facilities. Examples: Coke ovens, gas producers, electrolytic cells, sulfuric acid plants, cutting and welding equipment, tractors, mowers, sprayers, pumps.
b. Devices. Examples: Fusees; blasting accessories; signals; jet perforators; ammunition, powder cartridges; cameras; photographic accesaoriaa, including light-sensitized film end paper; instru ments; welding rods; batteries.
22. Textile Fibers and Fabrics. Examples: Rayon, "Dynel", saran, nylon, "Dacron," "Orion," "Acrilan," "Creslan", "Fortrel," "Kodel," "Zefran," cellulose acetate, glass, and asbestos, including staple, yam, tow, and knitted, woven, end felted fabrics.
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*Sales of products manufactured outside the United States, its territories,
or possessions should be excluded.
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EXHIBIT D
Application for Membership CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC,
(Founded 1872)
The undersigned hereby makes application for membership in the CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.:
1. Name of Applicant
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Street Address
City
State
Zip
P. 0. Box Address Telephone Number
City
State
Zip
2. Applicant is (please check one): individual joint venture_____
, partnership
, corporation
3. (a) If applicant is an individual, state:
(Name)
(Address)
(b) If applicant Is a partnership, state for each partner:
(Citizenship)
(Name)
(Address)
(Citizenship)
(c) If applicant is a corporation (or division or other unit thereof), state:
(Name)
(Address)
Name of each parent corporation:
(State of Incorporation)
(d) If applicant is a joint venture, state:
(Name)
(Address)
Name of each participant company in joint venture:
(State of Incorporation)
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4. (a) A significant portion of the applicant's business must be the "manufacture of
chemicals" in the United States or Canada. "Manufacture of chemicals" is defined in Article 111, Section 2, of CMA's Bylaws (see reverse side of application).
Approximate percentage of applicant's total sales dollar volume represented by
chemicals corresponding to the CMA definition:
X
(b) Date when such chemical operations and sales by applicant (or predecessor in interest) began:
5. Chemicals manufactured or caused to be manufactured by applicant:
6. Percentage of Chemical Sales:
(a) Manufactured directly by the applicant
1
(b) Manufactured for the applicant as a principal X
7. Principal chemical manufacturing plants of applicant or applicant's toll manufacturer in the United States and/or Canada located at:
Location of applicant's facilities:
Name and facility location of applicant's toll manufacturer:
8. If elected to membership, we hereby accept and agree to be bound by the Bylaws of the CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC., and hereby designate --
(Name)
(Title)
as the person who, until further notice in writing be given, shall represent applicant in all dealings with the Association.
Signature
Name
Date
Title
PROPOSED BY: Member_______ Name__________ Title________ Signature___
SECONDED BY: Member Name__________ Title Signature
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AO HOC BOARD COMMITTEES
EXHIBIT E
BACKGROUND
At the Officers Planning Meeting and subsequent discussions at the Executive Com mittee and Board meetings in June, it was agreed to pursue establishing a number of ad hoc Board committees, based upon our successful experience with the Executive Committee's air toxic and liability reform work groups.''
Chairman Sorgenti requested input from the Directors on the areas where these ad hoe committees should be formed. The following criteria were suggested in.evalu ating the appropriateness of an issue or progrsm for Board involvement:
e Does the issue have special implications or impact for the chemical industry in particular, as opposed to industry in general?
e Is it a program or issue not currently being effectively addressed by the existing CKA 'core program* or which couldn't satisfactorily be assigned to an existing committee?
e Is it a program or issue which would benefit substantially from Board member/CEO involvement (e.g., is top-down involvement the difference between success and failure)?
e Is it an issue which presents the opportunity for (or demands) a bold move and/or requires the dedication of a significant amount of addi tional resources to resolve?
e Are the players/disciplines/committees so diverse or the issues so divisive that the normal CMA committee process is unlikely to be able to resolve it?
Thirty directors submitted comments which were evaluated by CMA staff and the Officers. Based on those comments and evaluation, the Officers are recommending the formation (or expansion in the case of the Liability Reform Work Group) of seven ad hoc Board committees. While most of the suggestions from the Directors are accommodated within the charters of these new committees, there were other worthwhile suggestions which will either be handled directly by the Officers or which will be turned back into the normal standing committee process for enhanced attention.
recommendations
e That the following ad hoc Board Committees be established as special committees of the Board of Directors:
- Public Perception Committee - Advocacy Committee - Health Effects Committee - State Toxics Initiative Work Group - Liability Reform Work Group - Trade/Economics/Tax/Competitiveness Advisory Group - Transportation Advisory Group
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-2 That the charters of the Board committees as set forth in Exhibits B-l through B-'<
be approved. e That the appointment of chairmen and the tentative assignment of Directors
to serve on these committees as set forth in Exhibit A be approved. (Tentative committee assignments have been made based on the comments of those Directors who indicated a preference and on the need to provide an even distribution of Directors on the various conmiittees. Each member of the Board, with the ex ception of the Officers and the existing Board Committee Chairmen, have been tentatively assigned to one of the new committees. Directors who wish a dif ferent assignment will be given that opportunity at the Board meeting. Addi tional assignments of standing committee and other participants to these committees will be made subsequently.) ACTIOH REQDESTED Approval of the above recommendations.
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AO HOC BOARD COMMITTEES
Tentative Assignment* of Directors
Public Perception Committee
Paul F. Oreffiee - Chairman Alan Belzer - Vice Chairman Lester E. Coleman Earnest w. Deavenport, Jr. Glen H. Hiner David S. Hollingsworth Robert 0. Kennedy Vincent A. Sarni
Advocacy Committee
Health Effects Committee
E. K. Harbison, Jr. - Chairman Konrad M. Weis - Chairman
R. James Comeaux
''Albert J. Costello
P. W. Ifland
Ernest H. Drew
James F. Schorr
John S. Ludington
F. Quinn Stepan
Willis B. Reals
0. Edward Hall
Edwin L. Stenzel
Chong Y. Yoon
State Toxics Initiatives Work Group
Carl W. Lorentzen - Chairman Cyril C. Baldwin, Jr. J. Douglas Campbell, Jr. A. s. D'Amato John T. Files L. John Polite
Trade/Economics/Tax/Competitiveness Advisory Group
Dexter F. Baker - Chairman Vincent A. Calarco Carlyle G. Caldwell Paul H. Chellgren Robert G. Wallace
Liability Reform work Group
Vincent L. Gregory, Jr. - Chairman H. Eugene McBrayer Howard M. Kelson
Transportation Advisory Group Bruce C. Gottwald - Chairman Raymond F. Bentele Robert C. Hyndman George J. McNally Roy Sambrook Robert G. Weeks
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ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Premise
Objective Committee Charter
Since CMA's reorganization in 1978, the chemical industry has made substantial progress in developing an increasingly potent advocacy capability.
This capability was fully demonstrated at the federal legislative level in the 1985/86 Superfund reauthoriza tion process. Despite this success, it is clear that the industry has not yet achieved its full advocacy capability across the spectrum of its advocacy responsibilities.
Develop recommendations and identify resources to achieve the level and type of advocacy capability necessary to successfully meet the public policy challenges the chemical industry faces.
The Advocacy Committee will examine and recommend ways to optimize the chemical industry's advocacy at all levels (federal, state, local and international) and in all forums (legislative, regulatory and judicial) through establishing, strengthening, integrating, coordinating, or reorganizing various programs or activities. '
The committee will direct particular attention to the follow ing areas where the needs/opportunities are perceived to be greatest:
o Increased support and involvement for state chemical organizations (CICs). Potential areas for considera tion include staffing, funding, membership, member company participation, scope of programs and activities, and organizational relationship with CMA.
o Increased support and involvement for state legislative and regulatory advocacy. Potential areas for consider ation include the role of CMA on state issues (direct vs. indirect), state initiatives, state vs. federal issue needs and timing, personnel commitment of member companies to state advocacy.
o Increased support for federal legislative advocacy. Potential areas for consideration include federal grassroots, candidate information, political contri butions, direct involvement in campaign activity, and use of legislative consultants.
o Maximize positive interaction among domestic trade associations on issues of common concern.
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o Regulatory advocacy and the need for additional financial and personnel aupport for legal and technical/research advocacy programs.
o The increased demand for intense cownunications advocacy support on multiple issues.
o International advocacy. o Local advocacy, including the use of the CAER
network for advocacy purposes. The committee will include in its recommendations the resource requirements needed to achieve the objective of optimizing advocacy at the various levels and forums.
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PUBLIC PERCEPTION COMMITTEE
Premise:
The public has a negative overall image of the chemical Industry. No significant improvement in that image has
occurred, despite the industry's improved performance in
many areas and its continuing contribution to the eco nomic health of the country end the public's quality of life. If this strongly negative image continues, the . industry's long-term prospects for-innovation and growth are threatened by Ill-conceived legislation end regula
tion, and by a negative market climate for our products. The only way to achieve a change in our image is through a broad-based, industry-wide effort organized and led by the industry's senior management.
Objective:
Long-term, significant Improvement in the public's perception of the chemical industry, its products and its performance.
Committee Charter: The Public Perception Committee will:
o Quantify the current perception end basis for that perception of the chemical Industry by those publics most important to our future viability and growth.
o Explore ways to assess, promote, measure end docu ment positive chemical industry performance on issues of high public concern or Interest (Deliver ing on our promises -- CAER, sir quality, waste minimization, waste site cleanup, transportation
i safety, etc.)
o Explore ways to improve industry/academia relation ship for our mutual benefit.
o Examine and develop strategies to Increase positive public perception of the chemical industry and Its activities and products. These strategies would specifically address the Issues of risk perception, risk perspective end risk acceptance and would be used to communicate to identified publics (i.e., legislators, regulators, other public officials, plant communities, employees, shareholders, sup pliers, customers, teachers, students, public interest groups, etc.)
o Recommend programs end activities, utilizing CMA, member company end other identified resources, to
Implement those strategies to achieve the overall program objective.
o Calculate the resources (industry and association) needad to carry out the recommended programs end activities.
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HEALTH EFFECTS COMMITTEE
Premist:
The reel end perceived lapect of chemicals on human heelth Is the princlpel driving force behind much of the legislation end reguletlon v face. In addition to environmental impacts, the public's mein concern end interest with respect to chemicals is their impact on human heelth.
The chemical industry has contended that while a few substances pose a real risk to human health when sufficient exposure occurs, the vast majority of chemicals do not pose any substantial threat to health. The limited amount of human health data (epidemiology studies, etc.) that is available generally supports this view. However, the problem is very little data exists to broadly respond to the public's perception and the charges of our opponents.
Objective:
Develop data and credible studies to show that
chemicals generally do not pose a significant
threat to public health.
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Committee Charter: The Health Effects Committee will explore and make recommendations on:
o Enhanced CMA coordination with and company support for CUT and its programs.
o Coordination and sharing among companies of health affects data and studies.
o Improved legislative and regulatory uae of . human health effects data and studies.
0 Rationalization and coordination of health affects studies required by the U.S. and foreign agencies.
o Enhanced cooperation and coordination oii healtn effect studies among the chemical industry worldwide.
' o Identification of additional ways to improve, promote, coordinate and share health effects data.
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STATE TOXICS INITIATIVES WORK GROUP
Premise:
In 1986, California voters pasted ths Safa Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65). The Act contains tone of the eoat extreae environmental requirements yet imposed under state or federal law. The most likely effect of the law will be huge expenditures by business that represent lost opportunities to address more serious and real environmental problems ,, After their success in California, the proponents of the initiative are likely to seek similar laws in other states, either through initiatives or legislative action. The net result would be to steer environmental regulation away from permits and safe effluent/emission limits, to zero discharge.
Objective:
Develop and implement an industry-wide strategy to manage state toxics initiative/legislation and to minimise the adverse impact of these laws on the chemical industry.
Committee Charter:
The State Toxics Initiative Work Group will:
o Examine, recommend and expedita implementation of generic legislative/initiative strategies which can be modified and customized for specific states.
o Provide guidance on development of a "model" state initiative for possible introduction incorporating Industry-accepted principles on groundwater, air and/or waste issues.
o Ensure timely delivery of positions/principles to state industry organizations and other state coalitions.
o Examine ways to focus the support and involvement of member companies in resisting undesirable Proposition 65 type state initiatives.
o Examine ways to develop and implement a national coalition on state toxics initiative Issues.
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o Calculate the resources (industry and association) needed to carry out recommended programs and activities.
o Develop and implement a funding plan which would include an industry-wide pledge of resources end appropriate funding mechanisms.
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TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY GROUP
PROBLEM
OBJECTIVE COMMITTEE CHARTER
The public and elected official* are becoming increasingly concerned about risks posed by hazardous materials transportation, the current level of safety, and emergency responders' ability to effectively handle transportation incidents. These concerns could lead to severe restrictions -- perhaps even banning of the movement of many hazardous materials.
If CMA fails to address this problem, chemical transportation will be mired in even more detailed restrictions which will hamper the smooth flow of raw materials and products.
To develop new, or expand existing safety initiatives and educational programs.
Working with the Distribution Cosmittee, the Transportation Advisory Group will examine and develop recomaendations on;
e Upgraded, real-time product identification, tracking and information systems
e Transportation risk management programs
e Emergency response-related programs
a Public perception relating to transportation
e Other transportation and carrier safety issues which merit additional priority attention
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LIABILITY EEPORH WORK SHOOT
Premise:
Objective: Work Group Charter:
Proposal* will continue to be Bad* to alter or create substitutes for the current tort law ayitam. Tbeee proposals are based on the assumption that the currant sytam is not able to fairly and efficiently compensate persons injured by long-term exposure to haxardoue substances. Public institutions can be expected to carefully review this issue in the months ahead. QtA must be prepared to participate in the public debate.
Recommend the long-ten goals and principles CHA should adopt on toxic hens, including alleged harms from produets, workplace exposures and anvironaantal releases.
The Liability Reform Work Croup will:
o Review previous CHA positions on toxic harm issues.
o Assess CHA's current tort reform efforts, both in the ststes and at the federal level.
o Identify the critical interests of the chemicel industry in the toxic harm issue, including such business impacts as the availability of insurance and such protections as fault-based liability.
o Obtain information to better understand trends in workers' compensation and toxie torts and examine the public's perception regarding thase issues.
e* o Examine whether the existing tort law and
workers' compensation systems are adequately handling alleged toxic harms, and whether they will continue to do ao in the future.
o Ascertain what assistanea ecience can offer to halp resolve the causation issua and whet procadural changes in existing compensation systems and tort law could assura better utilization of science.
o In addition to seeking tort reform, explore potential advantages and disadvantages of alternative compensation systems.
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TRADE/ECONOMICS/TAX/COMPETITIVENESS ADVISORY GROUP
Premise:
The world chemical Industries ara undergoing great changes in structure. Governments, Including
that of tha U.S., ara increasingly setting trade
and tax policies that can advantage or disadvantage the U.S. industry. Negotiations to open markets have resulted in tha Generalized System of Preferences and the Carribean Initiative, with the U.S. - Canada Free Trade Agreement and GATT multi national negotiations now underway. Achieving equity in these is essential to the well being of the industry.
Economic data in support of CMA issue advocacy has proven highly useful in the limited number of areas where it has been available, but effective extension of similar efforts to other issues is needed.
The competitiveness of the industry, Including the overall impact of local, federal and state measures, causes growing concern. Effective ways must be found to measure and address this problem.
Objective:
Strengthen the impact of the chemical industry on developing public policy so as to enhance the economic viability of the industry.
Committee Charter: The Advisory Group on Trade, Economics, Tax and Coaipetitiveness will:
o Examine the priority and scope of advocacy in trade and tax policy and make any recommendations necessary to ensure appropriate levels of activity.
o Examine CMA trade philosophy to set tone for International Trade Committee efforts.
o Identify and examine factors which cumulatively affect chemical industry competitiveness.
o Determine effective approaches to supporting CMA issue advocacy with economic rationale and recommend means to achieve them.
o Provide an informed source of executive involvement to supplement existing advocacy.
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