May 1 -- Welcome to the May issue of 3E HazMat Matters! Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who might find it useful or have them request a subscription by clicking here. For information on how to opt-out, see the instructions at the end of this email. In this Issue: 3E News 3E News ...........................................................................................................................
Last week, at ASUG's Annual Conference, 3E launched ADM-EHSAP, a new generation Ariel EH&S Decision support product that seamlessly integrates with SAP® EH&S to facilitate increased operational efficiencies, informed decision making and consistent compliance practices throughout the enterprise. For more information on the new release, please click here.
3E also recently announced a partnership with the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) to increase awareness of key environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) concerns facing the chemical industry. To learn more about the partnership and about SOCMA's Spring 2007 EHS&S Regional Meetings, please click here. Tips N Tricks ....................................................................................................................
Did you know that 3E Online Chemical Approval allows users to approve products as they are added to a location’s inventory? The flexibility of 3E’s Chemical Approval Module allows multiple Chemical Approval Managers for each location. To keep track of who approved a product, utilize the Approval Notes Feature within 3E Online. Upon approval of a product, simply enter your name in the notes section and select submit. Not only will the requestor know who approved the product, but so will your fellow Chemical Approval Managers.
3E in the News............................................................................................................ The April issue of Adhesives and Sealants Magazine included an article by 3E founder Jess Kraus on the importance of properly maintaining an accurate inventory of hazardous materials. The full article can be viewed here. Jytte Syska, vice president of international operations and REACH expert, was recently interviewed by Chemical Week for an article in the April 19 issue discussing REACH and the various emerging services that are being created to address the upcoming, complex requirements. Chemical Week turned to Jytte as an expert source because of her growing reputation in the industry as an authoritative voice on the subject. During the interview, Jytte spoke about the challenges of data collection, documentation, and substance identification under REACH. You can view the full article here. Ask the 3Experts..................................................................................................... "Have there been any recent changes to Canada's Domestic Substances List (DSL)?"
On November 11, 2006, the Canadian Minister of the Environment published a notice of intent to delete 1105 substances from the Domestic Substances List (DSL). As a result of an audit, these substances were discovered not to have met the criteria prescribed in subsection 66(1) of CEPA 1999, which reads as follows:
66. (1) The Minister shall, for the purposes of sections 73, 74 and 81, maintain a list to be known as the Domestic Substances List, and the List shall specify all substances that the Minister is satisfied were, between January 1, 1984 and December 31, 1986,
Interested parties may provide comment within 180 days of November 11, 2006. During the comment period, anyone who objects to the deletion of a substance should provide, using Part A of the form “Substances Specified on the Domestic Substances List,” the information and substantiating documentation to prove that the substance proposed for deletion meets the criteria prescribed in subsection 66(1).
For substances for which the above substantiation cannot be made but which are known to be currently in Canadian commerce or used for commercial manufacturing purposes in Canada, interested parties should provide the following substantiating information using Part B of the form:
The Minister of the Environment will consider adding to the Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) any deleted substances from the DSL at the same time as these deletions take place. Comments should cite the Canada Gazette Part I of November 11, 2006 and should be addressed to:
Bernard Madé, Director
Comments may also be provided via fax at 819-953-7155, or by email at nsn-infoline@ec.gc.ca. Any person who provides information in response to the notice may submit, with the information, a written request that this information be treated as confidential.
Ariel/3E has added a temporary new list to its WebInsight Global Inventories module to cover the 1105 substances proposed for deletion from the DSL. This list will be removed from WebInsight when the deletions are finalized and the entries are removed from the DSL. - Will Pettit
Will Pettit is a Regulatory Research Analyst with 3E Company. Since joining 3E Company in 2005, Mr. Pettit has been responsible for North American regulatory research for all Ariel products.
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Based upon customer-provided location data, users leverage 3E’s unparalleled experience in EH&S reporting over the past 18 years where 3E Regulatory specialists annually track and submit thousands of individual reporting tasks for client locations across the United States. 3E’s Online Compliance Research and Analysis module streamlines the complex web of federal, state and local regulatory reporting requirements by allowing user to instantly access disclosure and permitting information for multiple facilities through one central web interface. It is an essential resource for ensuring that complex reporting requirements are identified and met, reducing operational costs by preventing and eliminating fines, late fees and operational disruptions caused by non-compliance. When: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
CONFERENCES Come visit 3E at the following shows in May and June: TCEQ ABC 2007 Educational Conference Responsible Care Conference Omaha Safety & Health Summit American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition ASSE Safety 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition USER GROUPS
AIHce User Group Event Registered 3E and/or Ariel customers are invited to join 3E Company for an 18th century American culinary experience! Come enjoy dinner, drinks and networking with other 3E users and learn how others are using 3E's services to improve their EH&S compliance. We hope you can join us for this special event! Date: June 4, 2007
Registered 3E and/or Ariel customers are invited to join us for an exciting, fun-filled User Group Event at Orlando's own NBA City! Come network with other 3E users and learn about new products and services. The evening promises to be informative and fun so don't miss out! Date: June 25, 2007 RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Prabhu Natarajan, Director of Strategic Alliances and Product Marketing, discussed REACH at last month's Semiconductor Environmental Safety & Health Association's (SESHA) Annual Conference in Santa Clara, CA.
Three of 3E's distinguished experts presented at ASUG's Annual Conference last week. Jillaine Dellis, Vice President of Ariel Global Research and Operations, spoke about the latest changes in global regulatory requirements and their impact on SAP EH&S. Wolf Wittke, Manager of Implementation Strategy and Services, discussed managing change in regulatory compliance requirements within SAP EH&S and Julia Tsvetkova, Product iManager, discussed how to integrate software tools and regulatory content for SAP EHS with core business processes to unlock hidden value.
Alex Ortiz, Director of Research and Development, spoke at the 2007 ChemCon conference in Singapore. Mr. Ortiz provided an overview of chemical control legislation in Latin American countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, etc. UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Craig Mordi, Regional Manager, will be discussing "Why World Class Hazmat Compliance Does not Need to Cost a Fortune" at WSO's International Safety and Health Professional Development Conference on Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
Isaac Powell, Product Manager, will be presenting during three different sessions at the Air and Waste Management Association's Annual Conference:
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