The House Committee on Homeland Security unanimously passed H.R. 4470, a two-year reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.
This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.
The comments highlighted the negative impact that these regulations would have on the chemical industry and the U.S. economy, and urged EPA to instead consider requiring a workplace chemical protection program (WCPP).
GDB Paint & Coatings, Paint Care, and the Illinois Recycling Association worked closely to help pass the Paint Stewardship Act in Illinois, and marked the accomplishment with a tour of GDB's facility.
The legislation recognizes the urgent need to address the detrimental effects of corrosion on U.S. bridge infrastructure, and requires the use of qualified and trained professionals on all bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects throughout the country.
Currently, the program is set to expire in July without Congressional action. The program was last reauthorized in 2020 with unanimous bipartisan support.
PTFE is a substance used in all types of coatings to modify total mechanical performance and improve values for scratch resistance and abrasion resistance, while simultaneously lowering surface friction. However, PTFE is a well-known representative of PFAS, which is under increasing global regulation. PTFE-free wax additives are now available, and provide comparable performance with a focus on improving abrasion and scratch resistance.
NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer released a statement calling on the White House to help resolve the ongoing labor contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union after ongoing recent port closures in order to avoid another supply chain crisis.
The Federation issued a warning of irreparable damage to UK manufacturing and called for a “reset” in the development of a REACH system that supports UK businesses.
The award celebrates Covestro’s Roadmap for Turning Hazardous Waste into New Products process designed for reuse of hazardous waste instead of disposal, supporting circularity.
