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News Apr 06, 2017 Practitioner’s Insights: Putting Government to Work for Innovation (Bloomberg BNA, By Cal Dooley) The chemical industry is dedicated to the success of the LCSA as a modern, strong and efficient law to regulate chemicals in commerce.
News Mar 30, 2017 Global Chemicals Production Continues On a Good Note in February 2017 The American Chemistry Council’s Global Chemical Production Regional Index (Global CPRI) shows that headline global production rose 0.3 percent in February, following a 0.5 percent gain in January, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.
News Mar 30, 2017 ACC Welcomes House Passage of Science Advisory Board Reform Bill The Science Advisory Board Reform Act would strengthen the peer review process – a critical component of the scientific process used by EPA in their regulatory decisions about potential risks to human health or the environment.
News Mar 30, 2017 New Study: Insulation Industry Important to U.S. Economy This report makes clear that the business of manufacturing, distributing, and installing insulation generates significant economic output and creates jobs across the country.
News Mar 29, 2017 ACC Welcomes Saving Our Seas Act We strongly support several features in this much needed bill, including the reauthorization of the Marine Debris Act, and provisions to further study land-based waste management solutions and causes of marine debris.
News Mar 29, 2017 ACC Welcomes House Passage of HONEST Act The American Chemistry Council today issued the following statement welcoming passage of the "Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017" (or The HONEST Act).
News Mar 28, 2017 U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2 percent in February, following a 0.5 percent gain in January, and a 0.3 percent gain in December, as measured on a three-month moving average basis.
News Mar 28, 2017 Senators Announce Creation of New Chemistry Caucus The Senate Chemistry Caucus will provide a bipartisan forum for Senators to work together on issues dealing with the science of chemistry and the nation’s chemical business sector.
News Mar 23, 2017 U.S. Specialty Chemicals Markets Accelerated in February ACC reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes rose a strong 0.6 percent in February.
News Mar 22, 2017 ACC Welcomes Hearing On Legislation to Improve Implementation Process for EPA Ozone Standards The ACC issued a statement in advance of the legislative hearing in the House Subcommittee on Environment entitled, “H.R. 806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017."
News Mar 22, 2017 ACC to Oppose DTSC's Priority Products Designation for Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Regulatory action counters decades-long track record of proven and effective use.
News Mar 21, 2017 ACC Files Comments on EPA Proposed Rules for Prioritization and Risk Evaluation Under Lautenberg Act Final rules must ensure EPA focuses on conditions of use that warrant risk evaluations.
News Mar 21, 2017 Consumer, Business Confidence Reach Levels Not Seen In Decades; Optimism Reflected In Increased Chemical Industry Activity The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), posted its strongest year-over-year gain in nearly seven years. The 5.5 percent increase over this time last year reflects elevated consumer and business confidence and an overall rising optimism in the U.S. economy.
News Mar 20, 2017 ACGIH Decision to Lower Formaldehyde TLVs Lacks Transparency and Scientific Basis Failure to consider best available science cause for concern.
News Mar 17, 2017 Research Program Announces Flexible Packaging Recycling Pilot, Seeks MRF Partner MRFF is offering technical assistance and financial stewardship to help upgrade the U.S. MRF that participates in the pilot.
