Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are and may be, from time to time, party to various legal proceedings, government investigations and environmental proceedings. Legal proceedings may include ordinary, routine legal proceedings related to the usual conduct of our business and proceedings regarding public utility and transportation rates, environmental matters, taxes and permits relating to the operations of our various plants and facilities. In addition, from time to time, we receive communications from government or regulatory agencies concerning investigations or allegations of noncompliance with laws or regulations in jurisdictions in which we operate.

For information on pending proceedings relating to environmental remediation matters, see Item 1. Business—Environmental, Health and Safety—CERCLA/Remediation Matters.