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In 1995, Rohm and Haas Company, Pharmaceutical Sourcing Group Americas, COGNIS and Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. made a commitment to the local community and its environment by forming a unique, voluntary coalition with the Lower Gwynedd Township Board of Supervisors, known as the Lower Gwynedd Industrial Compact.
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As members of the Compact, we acknowledge the importance of the responsible use of hazardous substances for the health and safety of those who live and work in Lower Gwynedd Township and the importance of the prevention of accidents as well as the need to be prepared for emergencies. The Compact educates citizens on the use of chemicals, and our efforts have helped to enhance public understanding that hazardous materials are necessary and can be used safely and effectively. The Compact also provides a system for citizens to obtain information about concerns related to the daily operations of the various industries in the township. The industrial members of the Compact provide a strong economic base for the Township, and the Compact ensures that the environment is not secondary to economic objectives. The success of the Lower Gwynedd Industrial Compact demonstrates how government and industry can use their resources to effectively address the shared, common concern for the environment of the community where we live and work. |
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Representatives from the Industrial Companies
• Rohm and Haas Company
• Pharmaceutical Sourcing Group Americas
• COGNIS
• Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
Pennoni Associates Inc., is the Township's technical consultant for the Compact. Pennoni's primary role is to periodically meet with each compact member at their facility to review operations and regulatory filings related to hazardous materials/substances used by the facilities.
Compact meetings, held at all member sites quarterly on a rotating basis, enable Township officials and citizen members to see the member companies' activities first hand, validate information provided by the companies, and become familiar with each company's facilities in the event of an emergency.
Local emergency responder training and drills. The industrial members of the Compact have made HAZMAT equipment and expertise available to the Township for use by its emergency response teams wherever and whenever needed.
Benchmarking. Industry members of the Compact benchmark environmental programs with one another which has strengthened each company's overall environmental management system.
Reports and Audits. Pennoni Associates Inc. is tasked with reviewing annual reports, storage areas, response procedures/documents, etc. to be sure the potential for emergencies/incidents is being addressed as they relate to the township residents. Pennoni prepares written reports on its observations as well as verbal briefings to the Township. These reports are available to the public. Please call the township office 215 646 5302 for more information.
2001-2009, Lower Gwynedd Township. All rights reserved.
Lower Gwynedd Township
1130 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House PA 19477
Phone: (215) 646-5302, Fax: (215) 646-3357
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Lower Gwynedd Township
1130 N. Bethlehem Pike
Spring House PA 19477
Phone: (215) 646-5302
Fax: (215) 646-3357
About The Compact