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PSM Element: PROCESS SAFETY INFORMATION, continued

Exhibit 2.13

PSM Compliance Status

Major Issues/Questions

Information Source

Notes/Comments

None

Partial

Complete

TECHNOLOGY

Documentation

Written, up-to-date process descriptions exist.

Block flow diagrams or simplified process flow diagrams exist.

Maximum intended inventories of chemicals are documented.

Information concerning the process chemistry is documented.

Safe operating ranges (upper and lower limits) are provided for

such process parameters as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and

Consequences associated with process parameter deviations are

provided, including those that would affect the safety and health

of employees.

TECHNOLOGY

Communication

Employees are aware of where information is located.

Employees are informed when changes are made to the process

technology information.

TECHNOLOGY

Implementation

Written program exists for maintaining, revising, and updating

process technology information.

Responsibility for maintaining, revising, and updating

technology information is clearly established.