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    Chemical Industry Counters Terror Threats with Boundary Protection

    Seán Ottewell
    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

    Opinion: How a SCOTUS Decision on Fisheries Influences the Chemical Industry

    Dave Russell
    SCOTUS ruling limits agency power, impacting regulations. Chemical industry faces potential changes in safety and environmental standards.
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    EPA Tightens Grip on Toxic Chemicals, Industry Feels the Heat

    Jonathan Katz
    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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    A New, More Sustainable Responsible Care Process: What Chemical Processors Need to Know

    Cy Sharp, global certification manager, ABS Quality Evaluations
    Updates to the Responsible Care initiative emphasize process and progress over meeting minimum thresholds.

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    Laws governing the global economy in line with sustainable environmental conservation principles.

    EPA Considers Withdrawing Denka Lawsuit

    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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    Scientific Battle Between EPA and ACC Enters New Phase Under Trump

    Jonathan Katz
    March 4, 2025
    Former American Chemistry Council representatives seem poised to reshape key EPA positions.
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    M55 rockets containing VX nerve agent are stored in an earth-covered bunker called an igloo at Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond

    Layoffs Begin at U.S. Chemical Weapons Depot

    March 3, 2025
    Work to destroy the World War II-era chemical weapons housed at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky began more than five years ago and is nearing completion.
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    ACC Applauds Introduction of the No IRIS Act

    Amanda Joshi
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Association lauds act as a landmark step toward promoting sound science and advancing U.S. competitiveness.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

    Choosing Reliable HMI Solutions for Extreme Environments

    June 11, 2024
    Learn how to make your facility a safer and more efficient place.
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    Important facts you should know about drying compressed air in hazardous environments

    Parker
    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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    CP Special Report: Improving Plant Efficiency and Safety

    Parker
    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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    Dust Collection System Complies with Combustible Dust Standards

    Camfil Air
    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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    EPA Adds More PFAS to Toxic Release Inventory Reporting Requirements

    Jonathan Katz
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Facilities subject to TRI reporting for the nine added chemicals should begin tracking their activities.
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    EPA to Evaluate Risks of Five Carcinogenic Chemicals

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 18, 2024
    Agency targets vinyl chloride and other toxic substances in comprehensive safety review
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    EPA Targets PFAS Contamination with Comprehensive Data Collection Effort

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 17, 2024
    New 30-day public comment period seeks insights on industrial wastewater discharges from key sectors to develop science-based strategies for limiting harmful chemical pollution...
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    Texas AG Sues Chemical Giants Over Alleged 'Forever Chemicals' Deception

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 16, 2024
    Lawsuit targets 3M, Corteva and DuPont for allegedly hiding health risks of PFAS in household products for decades.