Implementing Elements of this Project. This Project will be implemented by two mechanisms. The first is this “umbrella” FPA, which establishes the overarching goals of the Project, identifies concepts to be potentially tested over the term of the FPA, and provides broad tools, particularly the management matrix (see IIF), that can be used to implement the purpose of this Project. Use of an umbrella or overarching FPA helps ensure consistency of implementation across media and, ultimately, across facilities, and provides the vehicle for eventually integrating the entire Microelectronics Group. This FPA applies to all US-based Microelectronics facilities. The second mechanism is the “site-specific” addenda, which would govern implementation of this XL project at individual facilities. These addenda would identify site-specific flexibilities and Superior Environmental Performance based initially upon a specific subset of the facility’s Significant Environmental Aspects and, hopefully within the five year term of this project, would lead to full coverage of all significant aspects found at the facility. For facilities to be part of this XL demonstration Project, a site- specific addendum developed by Microelectronics, USEPA, the facility and the affected State, in conjunction with the facility’s Local Environmental Advisory Group (LEAG) would be required. Each of Microelectronics’ major manufacturing facilities has established a LEAG which is composed of local stakeholders including environmental organizations, community groups, employees and other interested citizens. The LEAGs provide Microelectronics with input from community organizations, employees and the general public. The first site which is developing a site-specific addendum is Microelectronics’ Allentown, Pennsylvania, facility, which manufactures silicon chips. The Allentown site- specific addendum will delineate the subset of Significant Environmental Aspects that will initially define the demonstration project for that facility, including all site-specific flexibilities and expected superior performance. As the project builds upon initial successes , it is expected that all Significant Environmental Aspects will be incorporated into the Allentown addendum. Additionally, as initial successes are generated at Allentown, the Project Partners expect that site-specific addenda will also be developed at other Microelectronics facilities within the United States, which are currently located in:
