On August 22, 2012, in a 350+ page release, the SEC adopted a final rule implementing disclosure and reporting requirements for U.S. publicly traded companies regarding the use of “Conflict Minerals.” The social policy behind this is the Dodd-Frank Act mandate that focuses on conflict minerals defined as tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold (3TG) and their derivatives originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries. The rules require U.S. publicly traded companies to disclose the presence of conflict minerals in the products they manufacture if the minerals are necessary to the functionality or production of these products. It is Sun’s policy to comply with the disclosure and reporting requirements of Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Like many companies, Sun uses some of the 3TG minerals in products as these minerals are required for the functional performance of the end product – typically electronics and cutting tools. Sun does not purchase these minerals directly from smelters or mines so it is up to Sun suppliers to provide the source information for the products they provide to Sun. Sun requires suppliers whose products contain 3TG minerals to submit this information to Sun using the standardized EICC/GeSI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template that traces the metals back through the supply chain. Sun also supports the Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) program to validate responsible and sustainable sources.