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Question: Do Chemspec Europe have an Environmental Policy?
Answer: RPM, INC.ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND PRACTICES POLICY It is and shall continue to be the policy of RPM, Inc. and its Operating Companies (collectively, the "Company") to comply with the letter and spirit of all federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety laws, rules and regulations ("Environmental Laws"); to conduct business in a manner which protects the environment and the health and safety of Company employees, customers and the general public; and to do so in a manner which minimizes future legal liabilities in relation to environmental risk. To meet these standards, every facility is required to demonstrate compliance with all Environmental Laws pertaining to its operations. Every facility is expected to maintain an open dialogue with local communities on the nature and hazards of the materials that it manufactures or handles and to participate actively with government authorities, industry groups and the public in promoting community awareness and emergency response programs to deal with any potential hazards associated with Company products, materials or facilities. In furtherance of this Environmental Laws and Practices Policy, it is the responsibility of all Operating Company Presidents to have all operations under their control adopt this Environmental Laws and Practices Policy and to have all officers, managers and supervisors of such operations be responsible for establishing and monitoring compliance with this Environmental Laws and Practices Policy. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of all Operating Company Presidents to have all officers, managers and supervisors of such operations be responsible for establishing and monitoring compliance with this Environmental Laws and Practices Policy and to confirm that each of the following has been done: · Ensure that all operations under their control or direction are in full compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws such as: - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)- Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)- Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA)- Clean Air Act (CAA)- Clean Water Act (CWA)- Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)- Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FDCA) · Implement an overall environmental, health and safety program, which will ensure the continued identification of environmental, health and safety issues and communication of such issues to all appropriate parties and adopt environmental, health and safety policies and procedures sufficient to enforce such a program. · Ensure that sufficient training on Environmental Laws is conducted and/or received by all applicable personnel. · Ensure timely completion of the annual Environmental Summary Self-Assessment Report and follow-up on any related recommendations. · Immediately report to the General Counsel's Office receipt of a notice of potential or alleged environmental, health or safety liability, such as CERCLA notices. · Minimize the creation of waste (solid, liquid or gas) and give preference in the disposition of waste to recycling or incineration. · Maximize the use of environmentally safe and sustainable energy sources and improve energy efficiency and conservation. Have all major environmental contract documents (such as real estate leases, transportation contracts and waste contracts) reviewed by competent environmental legal counsel prior to execution.





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