Transcript SOCMA 101: “How to Maximize Your Membership”

SOCMA 101:
“How to Maximize Your
Membership”
Member Orientation
April 28th 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)
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“Course Syllabus”
“Why SOCMA Membership is Essential in Today’s 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:
Simon Upfill-Brown
President and General Manager
Johann-Haltermann, Ltd.
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SOCMA Government Relations:
Your Advocate in Washington
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SOCMA Government Relations:
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:
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:
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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:
Legislative Affairs:
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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:
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Face-to-face meetings with key Congressional
committees at least twice per month.
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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’s Grassroots Advocacy Initiative
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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:
Capitol Connect newsletter
Chemical Bond Express
SOCMA members-only website
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Committees:
Environment
• Air, water, waste, TRI & pollution prevention
Chemical Risk Management
• TSCA, chemical testing, risk analysis, & int’l chemical
regulation
Safety & Security
• Site Security, process & employee safety
International Trade Policy
• International trade agreements & duty suspensions
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Committees:
We’re Interested in Your Input!
SOCMA member input is essential to our industry’s success in
influencing regulatory & legislative issues.
Your company’s 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:
Access to more information, earlier
Help shape association positions
Establish relationships with important
government and industry contacts
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Compliance Assistance:
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:
Bill Allmond – Director (Overall GR management)
[email protected], 202-721-4122
Jeff Gunnulfsen – Sr. Manager (Security & process safety issues)
[email protected], 202-721-4198
Dan Moss – Manager (Environmental issues)
[email protected], 202-721-4143
Sarah Mechum – Asst Manager (Safety & security issues, SOCMA CONNECT
grassroots initiative)
[email protected], 202-721-4186
Justine Freisleben – Asst Manager (Chemical policy & Int’l trade issues)
[email protected], 202-721-4155
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2008 Products and Services
Presented by:
SOCMA’s Visions and Business
Development Groups
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Chemical Industry Consortium Management
(ChemSortia)
SOCMA’s chemical consortium management program,
managed and staffed by VISIONS
> 30 years experience managing test panels, coalitions, costsharing 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:
TSCA Section 4 Test Rules
• Solvent Black 7
• Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate
• Tributylphosphate
HPV/EHPV Consortia
Stilbene brighteners
Disperse Blue 79:1
4-Vinylcyclohexene
Metal carboxylates
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ChemSortia Examples:
Industry Sector Groups
• Dyes (ETAD)
• Activated Carbon (IACMA)
• Polyacrylate Absorbents (IPA)
• Chlorobenzenes (CPA)
• Dibasic Esters (DBE)
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REACH Assistance:
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:
Nanotechnology SME Coalition
International Regulatory Compliance Network
Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force
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For Further Information:
Dr. Tucker Helmes
Senior Director, VISIONS
202-721-4154
[email protected]
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Business Development Initiatives:
What are our goals?
Provide customized, value-added services
that meet the needs of our members
and industry
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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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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 EPA’s
P2 (Pollution Prevention) models
Acting as an agent to EPA to help ‘unstick’ troublesome
PMNs
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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:
“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:
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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:
• 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:
• Energy Program
Partnership with Power Management, a privatelyheld energy services company registered and
approved by state and federal officials.
• Tax R&D 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:
• 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)
• 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
Executive Insights
Monthly newsletter that offers
informative articles and editorials on
the global chemical industry.
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Coming Soon:
Business Development Bulletin Board
Members will be able to access new BD
opportunities on SOCMA’s website.
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For Further Information:
Dr. Holland Jordan
Director, Business Development
202-721-4162
[email protected]
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An Introduction to ChemStewards ®
SOCMA’s Performance Improvement Program
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What is ChemStewards?
• A Three-Tiered Environmental, Health, Safety &
Security Improvement Program
• Mandatory for SOCMA Members that Manufacture
• Straightforward Process Designed to Complement a
Facility’s Current Practices
• Meaningful Activities that Deliver Business Value and
Recognizable Certification
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The ChemStewards Program:
Major Benefits:
Building a Strong EHS&S Management System
Gaining Recognition for EHS&S Efforts
$$ Return on Investment
Stepping-Stone Approach to Implementation
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Building a Strong EHS&S Management
System with ChemStewards:
Management System Assistance
• ChemStewards Management System (CSMS) Implementation Manual
• Technical Advice from ChemStewards Staff
• ChemStewards Network – an EHS&S Peer Resource
Email Zeb Youngs ([email protected]) for network additions
• Access to Compliance Tools and Best Practices
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Gaining Recognition with ChemStewards:
Customer Confidence
Community Trust
Regulator Acknowledgements
Peer Recognition
Work with SOCMA to tell your stakeholders that you are
involved in ChemStewards!
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Save Time and $$$ with ChemStewards:
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:
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:
• Check out www.chemstewards.com
• Mark important dates on your calendar
• Contact the ChemStewards team at anytime!
(202) 721-4100 or [email protected]
ChemStewards Staff
www.chemstewards.com
Jennifer Abril
• Director, (202) 721-4163
• [email protected]
Morgan Seuberling
• Technical Manager, (202) 721-4197
• [email protected]
Zeb Youngs
• Outreach Manager, (202) 721-4152
• [email protected]
James Hinebaugh
• Assistant Manager, (202) 721-4134
• [email protected]