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Drone and Security Fence
From AI-powered cameras to crash-proof gates, manufacturers deploy cutting-edge defenses as CFATS expires.
Opinion: How a SCOTUS Decision on Fisheries Influences the Chemical Industry
SCOTUS ruling limits agency power, impacting regulations. Chemical industry faces potential changes in safety and environmental standards.
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As environmental groups push for stricter regulations on vinyl chloride and chloroprene, manufacturers like Denka Performance Elastomer threaten plant closures, while the Vinyl...
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Updates to the Responsible Care initiative emphasize process and progress over meeting minimum thresholds.

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Lee Zeldin
March 26, 2025
EPA administrator emphasizes cooperative federalism and key environmental initiatives in his address to the Environmental Council of the States, outlining the agency's priorities...
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March 18, 2025
The Trump administration's plan to dissolve EPA's Office of Research and Development is part of broader efforts to reduce the federal workforce and ease environmental rules.
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Laws governing the global economy in line with sustainable environmental conservation principles.
March 4, 2025
Justice Department may drop lawsuit against Louisiana chemical plant that reportedly emits at 14 times the EPA's recommended level.
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EPA, ACC on law scale
March 4, 2025
Former American Chemistry Council representatives seem poised to reshape key EPA positions.

White Papers: In Depth Research

June 11, 2024
Learn how to make your facility a safer and more efficient place.
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Sept. 30, 2014
Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...
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April 15, 2014
Sponsored By: Parker Chemical plants vary widely in size and complexity yet share common goals for maximizing efficiency safely and cost effectively. This Chemical Processing ...
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Jan. 27, 2014
Combustible dust explosions are a risk in many areas of a chemical plant. Are you in compliance? This white paper reviews the OSHA NEP for combustible dust, NFPA standards on ...
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A bulb-shaped lake in the middle of a lush forest, symbolizing fresh ideas, inventiveness and creativity in relation to solving environmental problems
Jan. 15, 2025
The awards are part of an annual, two-phase competition for small businesses, many of which are chemical companies, to develop and commercialize environmental technologies.
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TSCA acronym, Toxic Substance Control Act authorizes the EPA to regulate and screen all chemicals produced or imported into the United States to prevent unreasonable risks to health.
Jan. 7, 2025
Borealis has committed to full compliance with TSCA and related regulations moving forward.
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Jan. 6, 2025
Facilities subject to TRI reporting for the nine added chemicals should begin tracking their activities.
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Dec. 18, 2024
Agency targets vinyl chloride and other toxic substances in comprehensive safety review