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CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION October 18, 1990 To: Members of the Vinyl Chloride Response Network Re: Meeting Minutes Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached is a copy of the sinutes from the group's October 10, 1990 Meeting held at the offices of the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) in Washington, D,C. Please note the action itea on page three of the Minutes. Members are asked to provide input to Frank Borrelli prior to October 31, 1990. Frank's telephone number is (302) 323-8116 and his FAX number is (302) 323-8105. Any specific questions pertaining to the meeting can be directed to either Frank Borrelli or John Coburn. Attachment Michael L. Donahue Manager, CHEMNET and CHEMTREC Registrant Liaison 2501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 202-887-1100 Telex 89617 (CMA WSH) CMA 021741 CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Minutes of the Meeting of the Vinyl Chloride Mutual Aid Response Network CMA General B Conference Room Washington, D.C. October 10, 1990 10:00 a.. - 3:00 p.m. The meeting was convened at 10:05 a.m. The following members were present: MEMBERS F. Borrelli, Chairman J. Cobum B. Higgins G. Jordan M. Kerlegon J. Klimavicz M. Scheck F. Sollman Georgia Gulf Corp. Occidental Chemical OxyChem PPG Industries Vista Chemical Georgia Gulf Corp. The Vinyl Institute B.F. Goodrich STAFF M. Donahue A. Howard T. Smerdon (part time) *********************************** I. Call to Order and Opening Remarks Frank Borrelli opened the meeting and self introductions were made. Tom Smerdon presented an antitrust briefing for the members present and discussed and distributed copies of CMA's Antitrust checklist for meetings. II. VCM Training Program John Cobum presented an overview of the VCM Training Program held on September 18-19, 1990 at the Burlington County, New Jersey Fire Training Academy co-sponsored by Occidental Chemical, Formosa Plastics, BF Goodrich, and Georgia Gulf Corporation. The program was extremely well received by those in attendance which con sisted of a combination of plant personnel and local emergency responders. III. Development of the VCM Response N twork Frank Borrelll provided background information outlining the group's activities to date and the results of a follow-up survey made subsequent to the group's June 28, 1990 meeting in Houston. The survey requested information on the participating companies support for and participation in a mutual aid network for responding to incidents involving vinyl chloride. The results of the survey were discussed among members. IV. CHEMTREC/CHEMNET Overview Hike Donahue provided an overview of -the CMA CHEMTREC and CHEMNET programs including CHEMTREC's role in existing mutual aid programs. The group concluded that CHEHNET should not be considered a sub stitute for a VCM product-specific mutual aid network. The advantages and disadvantages of both options were discussed. The group concluded that the the sharing of resources through a product-specific mutual aid concept was the most cost-effective and efficient. V. Organizational Options The group discussed the options available for organizing which Included under the umbrella of the Vinyl Institute, within CMA's CHEMSTAR Division as a special panel, and outside both of these organizations. Organization under CMA's CHEMSTAR Division would require the participating companies to share equally in the funding of the activity to support the utilization of necessary CMA staff to support the project (i.e., panel manager and administrative support staff). It was decided that for the time being, the group would continue to meet in association with the Vinyl Institute. VI. Mission Statement The group recommended the following as a mission statement: "To establish a mutual aid network for responding to transport ation incidents involving vinyl chloride" The following issues were also discussed as possible goals/objectives of the group: a. Providing technical vs. "hands on" assistance. b. The definition of "regional responsibility" in terms of providing technical "eyes on" assistance and coordination incidents in lieu of actual response team support. Coordination and management of additional resources such as utilization of contractors in the area, manufacturer's resources, and railroad equipment can and should play a key role in VCM emergency response efforts. 0217*3 c. Preparedness is an essential component of emergency response and is related to the Identification, training, and utilization of the additional organizations and resourc a noted in (b) above. d. Identify weak points in the VCM distribution system so that corrective action(s) can be taken. ACTION ITEM: The group will prepare a background paper outlining these issues, including the mission and objectives of the group, funding, etc. to be presented to the Executive Board of the Vinyl Institute at their upcoming meeting in December for their action. Frank Borrelli also asked the group to forward any additional comments relative to this item to him by October 31, 1990 so that a final draft can be prepared and distributed to the members for their use In briefing their respective representatives on the Vinyl Institute Executive Board prior to the December meeting. VII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Minutes subject to approval October 18, 1990 /Michael L. Donahue Manager, CHEMNET and CHEMTREC Registrant Liaison CMA 021744