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Strategies for TodaysE时oummntal PartnersbipAPI ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTH AND SAFETY MISSIONAND GUIDING PRINCIPLESThe members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts toimprove the compatibility of our operations with the environment while cconomicallydeveloping energy resourees and supplying high quality products and services to consum-ers.We recognize our responsibility to work with the public.the goverment and others todevelop and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protectingthe health and safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities.APImembers pledge to manage our businesses according to the following principles usingsound science to prioritize risks and to impicment cost-effective management practices:.To recognize and to respond to community concems about our raw materials,prod-ucts and operations.To operate our plants and facilities.and to handle our raw materials and products in amanner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employeesand the public.To make safety.health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning.and our development of new products and processes.To advise promptly,appropriate officials,employees,customers and the public ofinformation on significant industry-related safety.health and environmental hazards.and to recommend protective measures.To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and dis-posal of our raw materials.products and waste materials.To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve thoseresources by using energy efficiently.To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health andenvironmental effects of our raw materials.products.processes and waste materials.To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazard-ous substances from our operations.To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulationsand standards to safeguard the community.workplace and environment.To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assis-tance to others who produce,handle,use,transport or dispose of similar raw materi-als,petroleum products and wastes.Copvriaht by the American Petroleum Institute