Several members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee met with stakeholders from the regulated community last week to discuss the growing concern around the quality of the science used by the Federal Government and the adverse impact it’s having on U.S. economy. Committee members asked participants to share their experiences on how flawed federal [...]
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TSCA turns 35; chemistry industry continues to voice support for updating the law
The law that regulates the production and use of chemicals, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), turned 35 last month, and we remain committed to updating the federal law so consumers can have confidence that the products they buy are safe for their families. Calling for bipartisan reforms to our nation’s chemical regulations system requires [...]
NRDC report misses the point; Getting chemical risk assessments right is in the interest of us all
Getting chemical risk assessments right is in the interest of us all – a crucial point overlooked by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in their recent report questioning EPA’s ability to assess chemicals through the Agency’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). ACC supports efforts to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to reflect [...]
‘Chemicals prioritisation needs to be reasoned and efficient,’ Dooley writes in Chemical Watch
With the fate of legislation in Congress up in the air, ACC President Cal Dooley suggests how the review of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) can be improved today in a guest column just published in the October issue of Chemical Watch’s Business Briefing. Our friends at Chemical Watch have granted [...]
E&E TV: Cal Dooley discusses prospects for clean, conventional energy following President’s jobs speech
In an interview airing today with E&E TV’s Monica Trauzzi, ACC President Cal Dooley makes a strong case for U.S. manufacturing job growth as a result of increased shale gas production. He also discusses ACC’s proposal for a comprehensive, scientifically-based prioritization system that could be used by the EPA to determine which chemicals warrant additional [...]
Prioritization process important first step toward achieving world-class chemical management system
Today, I am pleased to announce ACC’s development of a chemical prioritization process that should help improve our nation’s chemical management system under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). We believe this system will help EPA create a clear process to determine which chemicals may require further scientific evaluation and which do not. Developing a [...]
Illinois Chemical Industry: President’s bus tour ignores job-threatening EPA regulations
Today, the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI) commented on President Obama’s “bus tour” through the Midwest, which includes two stops in Illinois and several others in Minnesota and Iowa. The statement highlights a growing concern among American businesses and associations about federal regulations that could stifle U.S. manufacturing and hinder America’s economic recovery. Specifically, [...]
Evaluating the science and process behind chemical risk assessment
Regulatory reform, specifically with regard to chemical risk assessment, took center stage this week. On Monday, ACC President Cal Dooley addressed members of the Toxicology Forum at their 37th Annual Summer Meeting in Aspen, CO. Protecting public health and safety is the top priority of government and industry, and Dooley outlined how sound chemical risk [...]
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News Releases
- ACC is Committed to Chemical Regulation Policies That Promote Safety and Innovation May 10, 2012
- ACC to GSA: Proposed LEED "Credits" Will Discourage Energy Efficient Products and Jeopardize Jobs May 9, 2012
- Report Quantifies Energy and Emissions for Injection Molded and Thermoformed Plastics May 9, 2012
- American Chemistry Council Committed to Safety May 9, 2012
- American Chemistry Council CEO Cal Dooley to Deliver Keynote Address at 2012 Polyurethanes Technical Conference May 9, 2012
