Hickson DanChem has also sponsored programs, such as Educators in the Workplace to provide awareness information to local area teachers and counselors. Conclusion Hickson Danchem is committed to having an effective emergency response plan that avoids the potential Y2K technology concerns. Many of the contingency planning activities for Y2K readiness in the chemical industry are being addressed through procedures and practices that are already in place. The involvement of our employees and local emergency responders has led us to develop an effective and open community dialogue and on and off site contingency plan. Though Y2K presents cause of concern, we have addressed these issues in the same manner as we address all emergency response issues by assessing the potential problems carefully and thoroughly, implementing preventative measures, and testing to ensure that potential problems have been adequately addressed.
Contingency planning is an important part of doing business for our company.
Hickson DanChem can say with confidence that we are prepared for the safe transition to the year 2000. Mr. Chairman, we appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today. The Y2K issue warrants the collaborative efforts of all of the stakeholders before you today. We welcome your leadership and look forward to a transition to a safe and prosperous new millennium. All rights reserved.