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Industry Leaders Recognized With 2024 Responsible Care® Performance Awards
Safety and sustainability leaders in the chemical industry were recognized this week at the 2024 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo, acknowledging the exceptional people and pr...
ACC Honors Companies for Achievements to Advance Sustainability with its 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards
At its Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference 2024, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored six member companies and one external organization with its 2024 Sustainability Leader...
Sustainability Starts with Chemistry: New Report Demonstrates Chemical Industry’s Role in Advancing a Sustainable Future
Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a new Sustainability Report, “Sustainability Starts with Chemistry,” to highlight the crucial role the chemical industry plays in advancin...
ACC Comments on House Hearing Examining Changes to Chemical Safety Program
Despite decades of success, ACC is concerned that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chose to ignore its own data to impose problematic changes to RMP that threaten national security and s...
ACC Publishes 2024 Statistical Reference Book On Plastic Resins
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has just released the 2024 edition of its statistical reference book on plastic resins, Resin Review.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Broken Regulatory Process
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the “Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act” by Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Representative Don Da...
ACC Releases March 2024 Resin Production and Sales Statistics
U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 8.6 billion pounds during March 2024, an increase of 2.6 percent compared to the prior month, and an increase of 1.7 percent compared to the same m...
Registration Now Open for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference
“This year we are excited to feature new, thought-provoking topics that are key to the polyurethanes industry,” said Lee Salamone, senior director, CPI. “This conference reflects the exciti...
ACC: STB’s Reciprocal Switching Rule Missed Opportunity
Going forward, ACC urges Congress to clarify the Board’s authority to apply this rule to contract traffic. And we urge the Board to advance proposals that would fulfill Congress’ vision of re...
ACC Statement on EPA’s Methylene Chloride TSCA Risk Management Rule
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final risk management rule for methylene chloride under...
ACC Statement on Federal Energy Efficiency Code Updates
Updating the Minimum Energy Standards for new homes to the 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 will save families money, make them more comfortable in their homes, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions ...
CHEMTREC® Hires Senior Director Of Operations To Support Expansion Of Emergency Response Services
Starling has also served over 35 years in career and volunteer fire and emergency medical services positions and is a certified chief fire officer and fire instructor.
ACC Statement on EPA’s TSCA Risk Evaluation Framework Rule
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued a statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of the Risk Evaluation Framework Rule under the Toxic Substances ...
Consortium Completes PFAS Test Order Tier 1 Requirements
The 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonamide Betaine (6:2 FTSB) Testing Consortium, managed by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), has submitted a final report for the third and final study required in ac...
California’s MCL for Hexavalent Chromium Is Based on a Fl...Will Undermine State and Local Water Affordability Initiatives
Today, the American Chemistry Council, the California Chamber of Commerce, the California League of Food Producers, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, the Partnership for Soun...
ACC Comments on EPA’s Asbestos Part 2 Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation
Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Asbestos Part 2 Draft Risk Evaluation under the Toxic Substances C...
ACC Statement for CBS News Sunday Morning Coverage of Plastics Recycling
Plastics are highly efficient and modern materials that are essential to meeting society’s needs for renewable energy, clean water, connectivity, and global health and nutrition.
ACC Urges Senate to Confirm Patrick Fuchs to Surface Transportation Board
Confirming Fuchs will allow the STB to keep moving forward when it comes to resolving freight rail issues in a timely manner. We look forward to continuing to work with Commissioner Fuchs and his...
EPA’s PFAS Water Rule Ignores Science, Undercuts Other Water Priorities
“We strongly support the establishment of a science-based drinking water standard, but this rushed, unscientific approach is unacceptable when it comes to an issue as important as access to saf...
ACC Comments on Final EPA Air Rule
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of its final rule on New Source Performance Standards for ...
ACC’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Elects New Steering Committee Leadership
Tobias Haber, Ph.D., from BASF was elected Chair of CPI’s Steering Committee; he will serve in this position for a two-year term (2024-2026), taking over the role from Pavneet Mumick, Ph.D., (2...
ACC Comments on Senate Hearing on Growing US Manufacturing Through the Tax Code
Historically, businesses have been able to fully expense R&D costs in the year incurred. Requiring amortization of these costs increases outlays, disrupts cash flow, deters job creation, and disc...
ACC Testifies at Public Hearing on Implementation of Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
In our testimony today, we urged the administration to consider several principles for implementation of Section 45V and other IRA/BIL programs.
2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award Submissions Now Open
Applications for the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 20, 2024. This award is presented by the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyuretha...
With Wyoming, Half the Country Open to Advanced Recycling
With unanimous bipartisan support in both chambers, Wyoming became the 25th state to adopt legislation ensuring that advanced recycling facilities are transparently and properly regulated as manu...
ACC’s Response to the EPA’s Asbestos Part 1 TSCA Risk Management Rule
Continued safe production is necessary in order to supply chlorine used in numerous lifesaving and life-enhancing applications such as water treatment to provide safe drinking water, over-the-cou...
ACC Comments on EPA’s Draft Formaldehyde TSCA Risk Evaluation
Today, the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Formaldehyde Panel issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft formaldehyde risk evaluation under th...
ACC to President Biden: U.S. in ‘Key Position’ to Help Reach Successful Global Plastics Solution
American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn sent a letter to President Biden outlining a set of elements needed for a successful global plastics agreement and requesting a meeti...
ACC Statement on PlastChem Report on Plastic Additives
Today the PlastChem project released a report on additives used in plastics. The following statement may be attributed to Dr. Kimberly Wise White PhD, Vice President of Regulatory and Technical A...
GlobalChem 2024 to Tackle Domestic & Global Risk Assessments, Supply Chain Resiliency and Risk Management Regulations
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced program updates for the 37th Annual Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) taking place Monday, March 25 through W...
State of the Union Address: Current Regulatory Environment Misaligned with President Biden’s Policy Priorities
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released a statement from its President and CEO Chris Jahn in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address.
Final Climate Disclosure Rules Include Key Change
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s final rules, “The Enhancement and Standardizat...
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Sen. Roger Wicker
“Senator Wicker has been a leader for reining in reckless spending, supporting rural jobs, and cutting bureaucratic red tape” stated ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.
ACC Comments On 13th WTO Ministerial in Abu Dhabi
Last week ACC joined the WTO in Abu Dhabi in discussing trade & environment issues at the Ministerial. We were happy to see the importance of regulatory cooperation being recognized by participan...
ACC Calls on EPA to Change Course on Problematic Changes to RMP That Threaten National Security and Supply Chain Resiliency
While there are certain aspects of the final rule that ACC supports – most notably, the Agency’s approach to root cause analysis of process safety incidents – ACC has several significant co...
Restoring National Chemical Security Program Vital to Combating Terrorism
The country lost valuable tools to fight terrorism and secure chemical facilities when Congress allowed the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) to expire last July.
ACC Comments on 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Proposal
"Our comments highlight principles for effective implementation of Section 45V and other IRA/BIL programs. These include support for diverse sources and processes, including all forms of lower-em...
ACC Statement on Center for Climate Integrity Report on Plastics Recycling
Today the Center for Climate Integrity released a report on plastics recycling. The following statement may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers®.
ACC to President Biden: Create Interagency Policy Committee or Risk Offshoring U.S. Chemical Manufacturing
American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn today sent a letter to President Biden requesting he create an Interagency Policy Committee (IPC). Led by the Director of the White H...
Statement on EPA’s PM 2.5 NAAQS Rule
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of the fine particulate matter (PM) 2.5 Natio...
American Chemistry Council Welcomes New Member and Responsible Care® Partner
Today, the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Board of Directors approved the addition of a new Manufacturing member, Bayer CropScience and a new Responsible Care partner, Grammer Logistics, In...
GlobalChem Conference Registration Open
Registration is open for the 37th Annual Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem). GlobalChem 2024 will take place from Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27, at ...
Chemical Production Closed the Year on an Upswing, both Globally and in the U.S.
According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Global Chemical Production Regional Index (Global CPRI) trended higher by 0.1% in December, following a revised 0.5% gain in November. In th...
ACC Issues Principles to Support Growth of Bio-based Plastics Innovation in U.S.
ACC's Plastics Division today released a set of principles and definitions to promote policies that support responsible growth of commercially available and viable bio-based plastic production an...
ACC Applauds Congressional Efforts to Promote Sound Science and Advance American Innovation
The American Chemistry Council applauds the introduction of legislation to strengthen our regulatory system and push back against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) use of flawed scie...
ACC Welcomes House Passage of Business Tax Credits, Urges Swift Senate Action
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to House passage of legislation containing critically needed business tax provisions by a vote of 357-70.
ACC Welcomes New Policy Changes to Improve Freight Rail Service
Yesterday, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced important changes that will help make it easier for freight rail customers to seek emergency relief for service failures. ACC strongly ...
ACC to EPA: Let’s Turn TSCA Promises Into Measurable Results
The Senate EPW Committee held a hearing on the implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA. During the hearing, EPA Assistant Administrator Dr. Michal Freedhoff testified before the committee...
ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on Misleading Claims Regarding Food Contact Materials and Phthalates
Today, the American Chemistry Council’s High Phthalates Panel issued the following statement in response to recent articles detailing misleading claims regarding food contact materials and phth...
ACC Applauds Action on Business Tax Credits, Urges House and Senate Approval
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a bipartisan, bicameral tax framework by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith...