SOCMA 101: How to Maximize Your Membership

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SOCMA 101 How to Maximize Your Membership

• Member Orientation
• April 28th 200 300 PM (EST)

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Course Syllabus
SOCMA 101

• Why SOCMA Membership is Essential in Todays
  Environment
• Simon Upfill-Brown, President and General
  Manager
• Johann Haltermann, Ltd.
• Your Advocate in Washington
• Bill Allmond, Director of Government Relations
• SOCMA Visions and Business Development
• Dr. Tucker Helmes, Senior Director, SOCMA
  Visions
• Dr. Holland Jordan, Director, Business
  Development
• An Introduction to ChemStewards
• Jennifer Abril, Director of ChemStewards

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Member Testimonial
SOCMA 101

• Simon Upfill-Brown
• President and General Manager
• Johann-Haltermann, Ltd.

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SOCMA Government Relations
SOCMA 101

• Your Advocate in Washington

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SOCMA Government Relations
SOCMA 101

• Mission To promote the passage of rational laws
  and regulations
• How we do that By educating lobbying Congress
  and the federal regulatory agencies on the unique
  needs and concerns of specialty chemical
  manufacturers and promoting policies and
  interpretations that benefit our members without
  sacrificing environmental protections, safety or
  security

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What We Do
SOCMA 101

• Regulatory Affairs (our primary focus)
• Seek member input on priority issues SOCMA
  recommendations on advocacy strategy
• Provide comments and recommendations to agencies
  developing regulations and enforcement policies
• Negotiate with key decision makers at federal
  agencies to secure favorable outcomes
• Develop customized compliance assistance training
  and tools for members

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Recent Impacts
SOCMA 101

• Definition of Solid Waste (EPA)
• Area Sources (EPA)
• Spill Prevention, Control, Countermeasures
  (EPA)
• Toxic Substances Control Act standards (EPA)
• Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act Standards
  (DHS)
• Climate Change

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What We Do
SOCMA 101

• Legislative Affairs
• Communicate industry positions on key legislative
  initiatives to Members of Congress through
  testimony and direct advocacy
• Educate congressional staff on SOCMA members
  unique and critical role in the U.S. chemical
  industry and in the national economy

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Recent Impacts
SOCMA 101

• Face-to-face meetings with key Congressional
  committees at least twice per month.
• Testified twice in 1st 4 months of 08 House
  Homeland Security Committee Senate Environment
  and Public Works Committee.

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SOCMA Connect
SOCMA 101

• SOCMAs Grassroots Advocacy Initiative
• This initiative is a network of members that
  enables direct SOCMA member participation in our
  advocacy efforts, particularly on Capitol Hill.
• Signature activities include member participation
  in Congressional hearings and visits to
  Congressional offices on Capitol Hill or in
  district offices.
• www.socmaconnect.com

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GR Communication Tools
SOCMA 101

• Capitol Connect newsletter
• Chemical Bond Express
• SOCMA members-only website

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Committees
SOCMA 101

• Environment
• Air, water, waste, TRI pollution prevention
• Chemical Risk Management
• TSCA, chemical testing, risk analysis, intl
  chemical regulation
• Safety Security
• Site Security, process employee safety
• International Trade Policy
• International trade agreements duty suspensions

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Committees
SOCMA 101

• Were Interested in Your Input!
• SOCMA member input is essential to our industrys
  success in influencing regulatory legislative
  issues.
• Your companys representation and participation
  on SOCMA Government Relations committees is the
  primary means of achieving successful results.
• To join a Committee, please submit a Government
  Relations Committee Service Form available at
  www.socma.com.

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Benefits of Committee Participation
SOCMA 101

• Access to more information, earlier
• Help shape association positions
• Establish relationships with important government
  and industry contacts

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Compliance Assistance
SOCMA 101

• MON Resource Center
• Multimedia Wastewater Guide
• SPCC Model Plan
• TSCA Manual Checklist
• Security Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
• Site Security Guidelines (which complement
  ChemStewards)
• GlobalChem, InteChem, Chemical Security Summit
• Just to name a few!

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GR Staff
SOCMA 101

• Bill Allmond Director (Overall GR management)
• allmondb_at_socma.com, 202-721-4122
• Jeff Gunnulfsen Sr. Manager (Security
  process safety issues)
• gunnulfsenj_at_socma.com, 202-721-4198
• Dan Moss Manager (Environmental issues)
• mossd_at_socma.com, 202-721-4143
• Sarah Mechum Asst Manager (Safety security
  issues, SOCMA CONNECT grassroots
  initiative)mechums_at_socma.org, 202-721-4186
• Justine Freisleben Asst Manager (Chemical
  policy Intl trade issues)
• freislebenj_at_socma.com, 202-721-4155

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2008 Products and Services
SOCMA 101

• Presented by
• SOCMAs Visions and Business Development Groups

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Chemical Industry Consortium Management(ChemSorti
a)
SOCMA 101

• SOCMAs chemical consortium management program,
  managed and staffed by VISIONS
• gt 30 years experience managing test panels,
  coalitions, cost-sharing consortia, and industry
  sector-specific trade associations 
• Provides cost-effective services to assist with
  chemical registration, testing and research,
  regulatory compliance, stewardship, media
  relations, education

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ChemSortia Examples
SOCMA 101

• TSCA Section 4 Test Rules
• Solvent Black 7
• Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate
• Tributylphosphate
• HPV/EHPV Consortia
• Stilbene brighteners
• Disperse Blue 791
• 4-Vinylcyclohexene
• Metal carboxylates

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ChemSortia Examples
SOCMA 101

• Industry Sector Groups
• Dyes (ETAD)
• Activated Carbon (IACMA)
• Polyacrylate Absorbents (IPA)
• Chlorobenzenes (CPA)
• Dibasic Esters (DBE)

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REACH Assistance
SOCMA 101

• Review inventory and prepare for pre-registration
•  Conduct gap analysis and read across/SAR
•  Facilitate only representative services
•  Manage cost-sharing consortia for registration,
  data sharing, and testing
•  Manage test programs handle CBI data
•  Coordinate compliance up and down supply chain
  to ensure no interruption of goods and services

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New Programs
SOCMA 101

• Nanotechnology SME Coalition
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• International Regulatory Compliance Network
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• Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force

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For Further Information
SOCMA 101

• Dr. Tucker Helmes
• Senior Director, VISIONS
• 202-721-4154
• helmest_at_socma.com

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Business Development Initiatives
SOCMA 101

• What are our goals?
• Provide customized, value-added services that
  meet the needs of our members and industry

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SOCMA 101

• A consulting service provided by SOCMA
• Provides regulatory risk screening and technical
  assistance relating to the new chemicals
  registration process and general TSCA issues
• Specializes in TSCA, with resources also
  available for Asia, the E.U., and other
  international markets
• Services are tailored to the specific needs of
  each chemical company

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SOCMA 101

• Services Include
• Filing of PMN forms and other documents
• Review of filled-out PMNs for completeness and
  potential roadblocks
• Hazard, exposure and risk characterization using
  EPAs P2 (Pollution Prevention) models
• Acting as an agent to EPA to help unstick
  troublesome PMNs

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SOCMA 101

• Evaluation of new chemicals for exemptions,
  exclusions, or submission as consolidated PMN
• Chemical testing strategy development and
  management
• On-site training for staff
• Searches for existing toxicity and chemical data
• And much, much more

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SOCMA Members on PMNPro
SOCMA 101

• The results of their work indicated they knew
  the PMN process and EPA personnel very well.
• Chris Ford, Cardolite Corporation
• I was pleased with every aspect of our
  interaction. It was cordial, professional, and
  most importantly, timely.
• - Ron Kreis, Bimax Inc.

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Member-Select Insurance Program with AIG
Environmental
SOCMA 101

• AIG Environmental is our new partner
• Risk Management with Chemical Industry
  Specialists
• Assessment Tools
• Flexible Programs
• Utilize local brokers
• http//www.socma.com/AMC/insurance.htm

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ChemStewards and AIG
SOCMA 101

• Independent audits are required which increases
  credibility and improvements
• AIG credits the company for the costs of these
  audits!

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Additional Member-Select Programs
SOCMA 101

• Energy Program
• Partnership with Power Management, a
  privately-held energy services company registered
  and approved by state and federal officials.
• Tax RD Credit Program
• Partnership with The Alliant Group, whose team
  of experts has engaged dozens of chemical
  companies in securing millions of dollars in tax
  credits and cash refunds.

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Additional Member-Select Programs
SOCMA 101

• Corporate Relocation Program
• Partnership with Corporate Relocation, Inc, to
  offer customized discounted relocation services
• Strategic Tax Credit and Incentive Review
• Partnership with Centerprise Inc, to help you
  identify sanctioned credits and incentives.

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Chemical Industry Consultants Database (CIC)
SOCMA 101

• A global resource and marketing tool
• FREE for SOCMA members just enter your
  corporate e-mail address to log-on, no passwords
  are needed
• Connects consultants and listed vendors with
  SOCMA members
• Find the expertise you need through a trusted
  source - SOCMA

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Executive Insights

• Monthly newsletter that offers informative
  articles and editorials on the global chemical
  industry.

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Coming Soon
SOCMA 101

• Business Development Bulletin Board
• Members will be able to access new BD
  opportunities on SOCMAs website.

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For Further Information
SOCMA 101

• Dr. Holland Jordan
• Director, Business Development
• 202-721-4162
• jordanh_at_socma.com

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An Introduction to ChemStewards
SOCMA 101

• SOCMAs Performance Improvement Program

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What is ChemStewards?
SOCMA 101

• A Three-Tiered Environmental, Health, Safety
  Security Improvement Program
• Mandatory for SOCMA Members that Manufacture
• Straightforward Process Designed to Complement a
  Facilitys Current Practices
• Meaningful Activities that Deliver Business Value
  and Recognizable Certification

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The ChemStewards Program
SOCMA 101

• Major Benefits
• Building a Strong EHSS Management System
• Gaining Recognition for EHSS Efforts
• Return on Investment
• Stepping-Stone Approach to Implementation

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Building a Strong EHSS Management System with
ChemStewards
SOCMA 101

• Management System Assistance
• ChemStewards Management System (CSMS)
  Implementation Manual
• Technical Advice from ChemStewards Staff
• ChemStewards Network an EHSS Peer Resource
• Email Zeb Youngs (youngsz_at_socma.com) for
  network additions
• Access to Compliance Tools and Best Practices

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Gaining Recognition with ChemStewards
SOCMA 101

• Customer Confidence
• Community Trust
• Regulator Acknowledgements
• Peer Recognition
• Work with SOCMA to tell your stakeholders that
  you are involved in ChemStewards!

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Save Time and with ChemStewards
SOCMA 101

• Risk and Liability Reduction
• Member-Select Insurance Program through AIG
• Better Understanding of Existing Practices
• Compliance Assistance
• Site-Security Requirements Partially Fulfilled by
  ChemStewards

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Ease of Implementation
SOCMA 101

• 24 Months of Guided Preparation
• Self Assessments
• Planning
• Performance Metrics
• Library of Best Practices, Policies and
  Procedures
• Choosing the Right Path Towards Certification

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• Logo can be used by All Active Members
• Logo and Boilerplate available for downloading on
  website www.chemstewards.com

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How to Get Started
SOCMA 101

• Check out www.chemstewards.com
• Mark important dates on your calendar
• Contact the ChemStewards team at anytime!
• [phone] or chemstewards_at_socma.com

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ChemStewards Staffwww.chemstewards.com

• Jennifer Abril
• Director, [phone]
• abrilj_at_socma.com
• Morgan Seuberling
• Technical Manager, [phone]
• seuberlingm_at_socma.com
• Zeb Youngs
• Outreach Manager, [phone]
• youngsz_at_socma.com
• James Hinebaugh
• Assistant Manager, [phone]
• hinebaughj_at_socma.com