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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):    October 5, 2006

 
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OREGON
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
0-22496
(Commission File Number)
93-0341923
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 
3200 N.W. Yeon Ave.
P.O. Box 10047
Portland, OR
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
97296-0047
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code      (503) 224-9900

NO CHANGE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 

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ITEM 5.05.
AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTRANT’S CODE OF ETHICS, OR WAIVER OF A PROVISION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.
 
On October 5, 2006, the Board of Directors of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments to the Company’s Code of Conduct. The amendments to the Company’s Code of Conduct related to the following topics, among others:
 
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Policies for accepting or receiving gifts, gratuities, discounts and entertainment;
 
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Policies regarding compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations;
 
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Policies restricting hospitality, gifts or entertainment for government officials, among others;
 
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Policies regarding political and charitable contributions; and
 
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Policies prohibiting association with entities that may be involved in criminal or terrorist activities.
 
The changes described above are effective as of October 5, 2006. The Code of Conduct, as amended, is available on the Company’s website at www.schnitzersteel.com, is filed herewith as exhibit 14.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 9.01.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(d)    Exhibits.
 
14.1    Code of Conduct, as adopted on October 5, 2006
 
 
 
 
 

 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
     
  SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
   (Registrant)
 
 		  
 		  
 
Dated:        October 12, 2006 By:   /s/ Richard C. Josephson
 
Name:  Richard C. Josephson
 
Title:    Secretary
 
 
 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.   Description  
     
14.1
Code of Conduct, as adopted on October 5, 2006