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1 O’Sullivan Films An Enterprise with an Exemplary Environmental track record 112 Years of successful operations

2 O’Sullivan’s Business Our 465 employees develop and manufacture flexible polymer film products for the following industries/applications: AutomotiveCustom Films Instrument PanelsMedical Products -- Blood bags, Dialysis bags Door PanelsBuilding Products -- Wallcovering, Flooring ConsolesSpecialty Industrial -- Tractor seats, Graphics Sun Visors -- Flexible Clear windows Decking, Pool Liners, Dental Packs We supply customers around the world including USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China. We have world class Research and Development capability for developing low environmental impact materials.

3 Environmental Achievements O’Sullivan has reduced VOC emissions by: – > 70% since 2002 Participant of the Early Action Compact commitment & Public Outreach – > 90% over-all reduction in VOC emissions since 1988 Today, O’Sullivan contributes less than 1% to the county’s total VOC emissions.

4 Future Commitment to REDUCE Environmental Impacts Install more efficient boilers Reduction of landfill waste, Increase recycling activities Further VOC reductions through: –Process improvements, evaluations, & controls –Coating reformulation & chemical substitution –Low VOC/Plasticizer compounds –Research and Development activities

5 Partnerships and Outreach O’Sullivan is the only firm in Win-Fred County recognized by Virginia DEQ as an Exemplary Environmental Enterprise (E3) Early Action Compact Participant ValleyAirNow –AirCorps member –No Idling Program participant Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Ozone and Awareness Program

6 Ozone Awareness Procedure

7 –VOC, NOx –OZONE –OZONE SEASON –GOOD OZONE, BAD OZONE –AQI –OZONE ACTION DAY –HIGH RISKS GROUPS –Others Ozone Awareness Procedure, cont’d GLOSSARY OF TERMS

8 What has O’Sullivan done to reduce VOC & NOx on a long-term basis? Examples: Ozone Awareness Procedure, cont’d Reduction strategies have been identified for all sources.

9 What can O’Sullivan do to reduce VOC & NOx on Ozone Action Days (Short-term)? Ozone Awareness Procedure, cont’d  Encourage ride sharing.  Locals can ride bike or walk.  No lawn mowing or small engine usage.  No solvent reclaiming (due to diesel generator and VOC loss).  No engine idling of trucks/cars.  Refuel forklift trucks at night.  Adjust production schedules

10 Ozone Awareness Procedure, cont’d What can EMPLOYEES do to reduce VOC and NOx on Ozone Action Days (short- term)?  Ride options (friends, bike, or public) --have phone numbers and options readily available. --have a copy of the public transportation schedule.  No engine idling more than 30 seconds.  Avoid long drive thrus (park and go inside).  Fill your gas tank in the evening, do not top-off tank, avoid spills.  Do all errands in one trip (take a friend).  Mow the grass or use paints and aerosols another day.

11 Ozone Awareness Procedure, cont’d What can O’SULLIVAN and EMPLOYEES do to reduce VOC and NOx Long-term? Practice the above on a regular basis where feasible plus:  Keep your vehicles tuned up.  Use energy-conserving oil.  Keep tires properly inflated.  Accelerate gradually, maintain speed, and use cruise control on highway.  Work to develop low VOC and non-VOC coatings (On-site R&D lab)  Plus other EPA recommendation listed on their web site.

12 Ozone Awareness Summary Page

13 Ozone Awareness Procedure, cont’d How do I know If it is an Ozone Action Day? O’Sullivan receives forecast from EPA, DEQ, & ValleyAirNow. Ozone Action Days are triggered at the ORANGE level (AQI 100-150). Employees are notified through Email Alerts and or Environmental Tool Box.

14 Ozone Environmental Tool Box Links for Employees Ozone Season = May - September DEQ Current Air Quality and Forcast Ozone and Your Health SMOG - Who Does It Hurt? Ozone: Good up High, Bad Nearby Keep the Air Cleaner--Everyday No Idling Cars and Trucks 10 simple ways to clean the air Transportation Schedules Current Information (Channel 3 News) AirNow.gov ValleyAirNow.com DEQ.Virginia.gov/airquality

15 For More Information http://www.osul.com/ Kevin Burkett, Environmental Manager (Clean Air Coordinator) 540-667-6666 extension 274, kevin.burkett@osul.com Chris Hahn, Director Process Improvements / Environmental 540-667-6666 extension 485, chris.hahn@osul.com Denis Belzile, CEO 540-667-6666 extension 220, denis.belzile@osul.com


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