Community

Midland Site Community Advisory Panel 2002 Annual Report
Panel members were given an update on Cabot’s Midland manufacturing site’s production, and Safety, Health & Environmental statistics for 2001 by out going Site Manager Paul Fraser.  The panel also welcomed Carl Troike, the new Cabot Site Manager, who reviewed their community activities.

Jere Marciniak, V.P. General Manager, Global Paper & Process Industries and Specialty Chemicals Business, presented the opportunities and challenges of the current economy and its impact on “the new Dow Corning”.  

The panel was given an environmental update on Department of Environmental Quality inspections, SARA 313 TRI reporting and the site’s Renewable Operations Permit. Jack Maddox, Midland Site Manager, presented the “State of the Plant Address” reviewing the sites employment history, Safety, Health and Environmental statistics.		CAP members visit HIMS

Panel members took the opportunity to participate in a site wide emergency drill during their May meeting. Members were given a first hand look at the safety response capabilities of the site in action.

The status of the City of Midland tax appeals involving Dow Chemical, Dow Corning and the Midland Cogeneration Venture were reviewed with the panel members. Also, reviewed was the financial data for 2000 Taxable Values, Summary of Tax Revenue in Contention and the Reserve for Large Industry Tax Appeals.  

Panel members were given a review of the Responsible Care® Security Code and the procedures and processes in place at the site to meet the code requirements.

The new MITECH+ educational assistance program for skilled trades was presented to inform the panel of the program goals, benefits and increased opportunities for students to further their education.

Panel members toured the Healthcare Industry Materials Site. While on the tour, they were given an overview of the site’s operations, products and market.

Community Advisory Panel Meeting Minutes