SEC Rule 1502 - Conflict Minerals: Industry-specific interpretation for the communications industry webcast - December 5, 2012

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Webcast summary

On August 22, 2012, the SEC approved a final rule requiring certain issuers to publicly disclose their use of conflict minerals [tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold or 3TG] and whether those minerals originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") or adjoining countries. Join PwC for a webcast for communications services providers to discuss the new SEC rule pursuant to Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Webcast details

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

PwC brings you an invitation-only live webcast for communications services providers to discuss the new SEC rule pursuant to Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

On August 22, 2012, the SEC approved a final rule requiring certain issuers to publicly disclose their use of conflict minerals [tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold or 3TG] and whether those minerals originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") or adjoining countries.

The goal of our webcast will be to address communications industry-specific interpretation and application of the rule.

Participants will:

  • Get an overview of the rule, a timeline for compliance and highlights of the key provisions for communications services providers.
  • Understand the risks and opportunities arising from Rule 1502 and the key steps required to come into and remain compliant with the rule.
  • Discuss industry-specific examples and interpretation (e.g., customer equipment, contract manufacturing, etc.)
  • Gauge preparedness progress against a set of comparable industry participants
  • Understand the OECD due diligence guidelines and requirements for filing SEC Form SD
  • Understand due diligence standards and the role of performance audits and attestations
  • Learn about the 3TG management process and due diligence framework to achieve and maintain compliance

Join us on December 5 to hear PwC’s conflict minerals core team and communications industry supply chain and risk assurance specialists discuss the impact of this rule on your industry.

CPE credit will not be offered for this webcast.