Webinar - Conflict Minerals

Final Rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 Compliance

OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2012 /CNW/ - On September 5, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com), media sponsored by Chemical Watch, will present a webinar on the final rule for compliance with section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act (Conflict Minerals.) On August 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the three hundred fifty-six (356) pages of the final rule for compliance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Affected companies governed by the SEC will be required to provide their first disclosures 31 May 2014. The webinar will cover all of the principal details of the SEC's rule.

Topics covered in this webinar will focus on:

• Definitions and requirements
• Timelines and deadlines
• Scope and revised types of companies affected
• New 'Indeterminate Origin' declaration option
• Required contents of the conflict minerals report
• Due diligence requirements
• Compatibility with the Conflict Free Smelter program and OECD Guidance
• Financial costs and implications

Due to interest in this topic, two (2) webinars are being held on September 5th to accommodate a larger audience.

Webinar - Conflict Minerals Final Rule - Morning Webinar
Date: 5 September 2012
Time: 10 am EDT
Duration: 1 hour plus Q&A
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/810915838 or on Claigan's Website at http://www.claigan.com/signup.php

Webinar - Conflict Minerals Final Rule - Afternoon Webinar
Date: 5 September 2012
Time: 2 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour plus Q&A
Register:  https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/777322006 or on Claigan's Website at http://www.claigan.com/signup.php

Register now or send e-mail to [email protected]. For more information on Conflict Minerals compliance services, see Claigan's services at http://www.claigan.com/conflict-minerals.php

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is a leading provider of compliance and testing solutions for restricted materials regulations including Conflict Minerals and EU RoHS. Claigan is dedicated to providing practical solutions for environmental compliance, product safety, and component engineering. At Claigan, we believe in 'More Results. Less Journey.'

SOURCE: Claigan Environmental Inc.