[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-3878] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: February 22, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY U.S. Government Sponsored Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Seminars for the Chemical and Related Industry AGENCY: United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA). ACTION: ACDA will sponsor seminars to explain the CWC and its significance for U.S. industry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) will directly affect private sector chemical producers, consumers and processors. The CWC imposes requirements on certain industrial facilities. Depending on the specific chemical, the CWC requires:Detailed reports of the quantities produced, processed, or consumed in your facilities; Detailed production plans and site (plant) information; Short-notice on-site inspections of industry facilities and records by international inspection teams. The key issues for U.S. chemical and related industry managers: Compliance with CWC Requirements; Protection of confidential/proprietary business information; Prevention of adverse publicity/controversy; Prevention of unnecessary costs/production disruptions; Inspection readiness; Schedule for implementation. The U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency is sponsoring regional one-day seminars to explain the CWC, the domestic draft implementation legislation that is currently being reviewed by the Senate, and their significance to U.S. industry. You are invited to attend one of the following: Atlanta, GA....................................... April 12, 1994. New Orleans, LA................................... April 15, 1994. Las Vegas, NV..................................... April 29, 1994. Baltimore, MD..................................... May 3, 1994. Boston, MA........................................ May 5, 1994. Chicago, IL....................................... May 11, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For registration materials and more information on how the CWC affects your company, contact: Geoff Nagler, EAI Corporation, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314-4679, Telephone: (800) 528-1041 or (703) 739-1033, Fax: (703) 739-1525. Cathleen E. Lawrence, Director of Administration. [FR Doc. 94-3878 Filed 2-18-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-32-M