Membership Services

Bimonthly Tele-Seminars—members discuss timely issues,
techniques for furthering environmental performance and important
regulatory changes

Mentoring Program—one-on-one matches between members and
applicants where mentees increase efficiencies and environmental
performance by applying lessons learned from experienced mentors

Regional Events—forums to provide networking opportunities among
members and recognition of facilities for their achievements

EPA Roundtables—members meet with state and EPA representatives
to discuss Performance Track-related issues and concerns

Annual Members Event—opportunities for
recognition, networking and learning workshops

P-track News—a bimonthly, online newsletter for members that
highlights timely environmental issues, members’ success stories and
new membership services

Feature Articles in Trade Journals—articles written and placed by
EPA to highlight Performance Track members in print and online trade
journals



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Benefits of Performance Track Membership

* Low priority for routine inspections

¢ EPA recognition including membership certificate, listing on the
EPA web site and inclusion in trade journal feature articles and
EPA-funded “best practices” database

¢ Permission to market facility participation in the program through
use of the Performance Track logo

¢ Increased access to senior EPA officials

¢ A network of Performance Track members with whom to share best
practices

* Access to regulatory changes that reduce reporting and other
administrative costs for Performance Track members

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How Can Your Facility Apply to Become
a Member of Performance Track?

A facility can formally apply for Performance Track
by submitting the application form on the
web site at www.epa.gov/performancetrack
or by calling the Performance Track
Information Center at
888-339-PTRK. Applications
are accepted twice
a year.

A facility that is accepted into Performance Track will receive
written notification from EPA within 90 days of the end of the
application period. Once a facility is accepted, it becomes eligible
for the incentives offered in the program.

Check web site www.epa.gov/performancetrack for details.



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Your Company’s Good Name is Priceless

Today, a “green” reputation is worth pure gold.
But do your customers and your community
really know what your company is
doing to protect our air, water,
and other natural
resources?

“We're looking at this as the future
of how EPA and companies can
work together.”

— Tom Day
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Heidelberg Web Systems, Inc.



which the U.S. EPA rewards both public and

private facilities that consistently exceed
regulatory requirements, work closely with their
communities, and excel in protecting the environment

and public health.

P erformance Track is a voluntary program in

A core principle of Performance Track is that companies
with a history of beyond compliance behavior and

dedication to continuous
improvement

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treated differently than other facilities. To foster
continuous improvement at member facilities,
Performance Track offers incentives such as recognition
on both local and national levels, low inspection status,
and regulatory changes to help ease reporting
requirements and reduce other administrative costs.

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Who Should Apply?

Both public and private facilities across the nation have
successfully qualified for membership in Performance Track.
Participants range from large multinational corporations to small
local businesses with fewer than 100 employees.

To become a member of Performance Track a facility must have:
¢ A proven record of regulatory compliance;
¢ An Environmental Management System;

¢ A history of past achievement and a commitment to continuous
improvement; and

* Mechanisms for public outreach.

“What's good for the environment can
actually improve our competitiveness.”

— Karl F Schmidt, Vice President
Worldwide Environmental Affairs

Johnson & Johnson