Tenneco is a participant in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). In the US,

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1 Dear Valued Supplier: Tenneco is a participant in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). In the US, C-TPAT is a voluntary joint government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen the overall supply chain and border security. Every person who is involved in logistics, distribution or supply chain management will be impacted by ongoing efforts to create a more secure global trading system. Tenneco has made a firm commitment to enhance and communicate the importance of security processes to our suppliers and demonstrate that all aspects of this process are under control throughout the supply chain. As a C-TPAT participant, Tenneco must assess, improve, and communicate more comprehensive safety procedures for cargo security domestically in the United States and abroad. Customs and Border Protection requires a complete self-assessment that encompasses procedural security, physical security, personnel security, education and awareness training, access control, manifest and conveyance security issues. One of the procedures requires Tenneco to obtain information concerning the security procedures utilized by parties in our supply chain (U.S. and abroad). As one of our partners in the supply chain, log on to the Tenneco portal with your companies ID and password and download or print he C-TPAT questionnaire. Please complete the questionnaire to the best of your ability and return it to Tenneco within 14 days. All documentation should be sent to or faxed to If your organization has already received C-TPAT certification or certification in another Mutually Recognized Government program, please return to the Tenneco portal ( and enter your verification numbers. If you should have any questions, please contact me at Regards, Patrick M. Phalen Director, North American Logistics and Compliance 500 N. Field Dr. Lake Forest, IL 60045

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3 C-TPAT Vendor/Supplier Profile Questionnaire I. Supplier Data Supplier Name: Supplier Address: Contact Party Phone: Fax: Years in Business Other Name(s) Your Company Uses: II. Operations Overview (Provide a brief summary of the products/services that your company supplies.) III. Does your company participate in any Customs Industry Partnership Programs or other cargo security programs? Please list. Check Below Customs Industry Partnership Program or Cargo Security Program If participating, Enter Security Number US: C-TPAT CA: PIP MX: NEEC EU: AEO JP: AEO KR: AEO NZ: SES JO: GLP SG: STP-+ CIP (Carrier Initiative Program) SCIP (Super Carrier Initiative Program) BASC (Business Anti- Smuggling Coalition) If not certified in any of these programs, Please complete the rest of this survey

4 IV. Supplier s Transportation Security Please list the names of the airlines, steamship lines and truckers used for transporting merchandise to and from your facility or any carriers selected by your organization to transport merchandise to our facility. Indicate if each carrier listed participates in C-TPAT or other security programs. V. Supplier/Manufacturer Security Procedures Does your company have any policies or procedures related to the following? Please provide written documentation, such as the table of contents from a security procedures manual or copies of actual procedures, to support the answers given in this section. 1. Physical Security All buildings should be constructed of materials, which resist unlawful entry and protect against outside intrusion. Physical security should include: Adequate locking devices for external and internal doors, windows, gates, and fences. Segregation and marking of international, domestic, high-value, and dangerous goods cargo within the warehouse by a safe, caged, or otherwise fenced-in area. Adequate lighting provided inside and outside the facility to include parking areas. Separate parking area for private vehicles separate from the shipping, loading dock, and cargo areas. Having internal/external communications systems in place to contact internal security personnel or local law enforcement police. Other, please describe 2. Access Controls Unauthorized access to the shipping, loading dock and cargo areas should be prohibited. Controls should include (please provide supporting documentation): Positive identification of all employees, visitors and vendors. Procedures for challenging unauthorized/unidentified persons. Other, please describe. 3. Procedural Security Measures for the handling of incoming and outgoing goods should include the protection against the introduction, exchange, or loss of any legal or illegal material. Security controls should include: Designated security officer to supervise the introduction/removal of cargo.

5 Properly marked, weighed, counted, and documented products. Procedures for verifying seals on containers, trailers, and railcars. Procedures for detecting and reporting shortages and overages. Procedures for tracking the timely movement of incoming and outgoing goods. Proper storage of empty and full containers to prevent unauthorized access. Procedures to notify Customs and other law enforcement agencies in cases where irregularities or illegal activities are detected or suspected by the company. Other, please describe. 4. Personnel Security Companies should conduct employment screening and interviewing of prospective employees to include periodic background checks and application verifications. Employment Application Interviewing Reference Checks Criminal History Checks Drug Screening Fingerprinting Other, please describe. 5. Education and Training Awareness A security awareness program should be provided to employees including recognizing internal conspiracies, maintaining product integrity, and determining and addressing unauthorized access. These programs should encourage active employee participation in security controls. Please list security related training programs and seminars provided to your employees:

6 VI. Certification I hereby certify that the information given by me in completing this questionnaire is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Should significant changes occur in our program, we will provide Tenneco notification in writing of these changes. Signature (Corporate Officer) Title Date