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June 2016 • The PCB Magazine 67 (TSCA) don't directly relate to us, but if it affects their business it ultimately affects our business. So for them to be successful we need to modern- ize it. Other issues like the R&D tax credits are important to us, where they need to increase the tax credit from 14 to 20%. Goldman: What would you say to somebody who is thinking about coming to IMPACT next year—or not thinking about it? Lies: I definitely think it's worthwhile to come, if for nothing other than to support the indus- try. Again, IPC does a great job of identifying and developing an action plan for the issues that are important for the industry, our surviv- al, and our growth in the future. Goldman: Have you seen results over the five years you've been attending? Lies: Definitely, there have been good results. The R&D tax credit was made permanent, and TSCA is seeing legislation moving forward that will modernize it. Goldman: Fantastic. Lies: What's interesting is I think people need to come up here to reinforce these things with their own representatives. It has helped me de- velop a relationship with our local Congressio- nal Representatives and Senators. Goldman: So you actually could invite them into your factory. Lies: In 2015, we had our Congressman Glenn Thompson, who represents our district, take a tour of our facility in State College. Since then he has actually called us to set up another visit. Goldman: That's great. What are your expecta- tions for Day 2? Lies: The first day is always sitting down and ev- erything is very formal, you have your meetings you go to. Tomorrow is more the individuals to meet their own representatives and senators. Goldman: Now will you meet anyone new tomor- row, like your senator? Lies: I'll meet with my representative, Congress- man Thompson. We're not a large community so he knows many of the people that work for Chemcut. Goldman: But still, there's nothing like having that relationship. Thanks so much, Rick. Lies: No problem. Thank you, Patty. PCB Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH) addresses the IMPACT 2016 participants after dinner.