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      program encourages public and private facilities w
      strong environmental records to continuously impr
      their environmental performance beyond regulate
      requirements while working collaboratively within the
      communities.
      A core value of Performance Track is that facilities that
      demonstrate environmental leadership should be treated
      differently from other facilities in  order to encourage
      greater environmental innovation and set a positive
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      offers its members public recognition and opportunities
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A Good Name

       Is Worth Its

    Weight  in  Gold

     Today a "green" reputation is as good as gold.
     Are your customers and community aware of
     what your facility is accomplishing to reduce
     its environmental footprint? Probably not.
     Performance Track can help, as its members
     will tell you:

    " Performance Track recognizes our past
     and present environmental stewardship,
     and our membership encourages staff at
     all levels to think green. For 3M, going
     green is paying off!"
     Jeff C. Muffat

     Manager, Environmental Regulatory Affairs

     3M

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Are You An
Environmental Leader?
To become a member of Performance
Track, a facility must have
^ A sustained record of compliance
  with environmental laws
^ An independently assessed
  Environmental Management System
  (EMS)
^f A history of achievement and
  commitment to continuous
  improvement
"A" A commitment to public outreach
Member facilities range from large
multinational corporations to small
local businesses with fewer than 50
employees. Both public and private
facilities in the U.S. are eligible for
membership.


Benefits of Leadership
EPA RECOGNITION that includes a
membership certificate, listing on EPA's
Web site, and inclusion in trade journal
feature articles
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
REGULATORY AND
ADMINISTRATIVE  BENEFITS
including extension of the hazardous
waste accumulation period and
expedited permitting
A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
for questions or concerns about
Performance Track membership or
for assistance with other EPA-related
activities
USE OF THE  PROGRAM LOGO
to market facility participation
INCLUSION  IN A NETWORK
that shares  best practices and other
profitable information

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TELESEMINARS for members
to discuss best practices, tools for
improving environmental performance,
and regulatory changes
MENTORING PROGRAM
matching veteran members with
new members to pass on what they
have learned about environmental
improvements and efficiencies
REGIONAL  EVENTS offering
forums to provide networking
opportunities among members and
recognition of facilities for their
achievements
ANNUAL  MEMBERS EVENT
providing an opportunity for
recognition, networking, and learning
ONLINE NEWSLETTER
highlighting timely environmental
issues, members success stories, and
new membership services
" At Arizona Chemical, we know that
 we have world-class environmental
 systems in place. The Performance
 Track program shows this to the
 rest of the world."
 Scott Snyder
 EHS Director
 Arizona Chemical

 How Do You Apply?
 A facility can formally apply for
 membership by submitting the
 application on the Performance Track
 Web site. Applications are accepted
 twice a year, April 1-May 31 and
 September 1-October 31.
 To submit an application online, go to:
 www.epa.gov/performancetrack.
 For more information, call the
 Performance Track Information
 Center at 888-339-PTRK.
         National
         Environmental
         PerformanceTrack
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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               "Aiming high breeds leadership, stimula

                innovation, and pushes the frontier of

                possibilities. Performance Track encourage:

                us all to strive for exceptional results."
                                           •

                Patricia Calkins
                Vice President,
                    jnment, Health and Safely
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        United States
        Environmental Protection
       k Agency
Office of Policy, Economics,
and Innovation (MC 1807-T)
EPA 240-F-08-001
www.epa.gov/performancetrack
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