http://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usThu, 23 May 2013 05:36:12 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Industry-Offers-Improvements-to-Chemical-Security-Regulations.htmlThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made notable progress on implementing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, but there is still room for improvement.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:03:12 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Bipartisan-Bill-Provides-Regulatory-Certainty-Regarding-EPAs-Application-of-the-General-Duty-Clause.htmlThis bipartisan bill will provide much needed clarity regarding the appropriate use of the General Duty Clause and the regulatory certainty needed to successfully implement current chemical safety and security programs.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:21:20 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-New-Tools-to-Help-Improve-Implementation-of-Chemical-Security-Regulations.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently introduced new tools designed to enhance the process for developing and reviewing security plans under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:00:55 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-Release-of-Cybersecurity-Executive-Order.htmlThe White House issued an Executive Order during a briefing on the Obama Administration's cybersecurity policy priorities at the Department of Commerce. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:57:27 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Industry-Notes-Progress-But-Calls-For-Improvements-to-Federal-Chemical-Security-Program.htmlThe chemical industry recognizes the challenges with the implementation of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, but remains committed to working with federal agencies to improve the program. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:22:05 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Issues-Statement-In-Response-To-House-Subcommittee-Hearing-On-Chemical-Security.htmlToday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security held a hearing examining chemical security and, specifically, the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the hearing.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:54:27 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-House-Action-to-Improve-Security-Screening-Program.htmlThe House approved H.R. 3173, a bill that would direct the Department of Homeland security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to ease the burden for credential holders.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:32:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-Passage-of-House-Cybersecurity-Bill.htmlACC issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 3674, “the Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012” (The PRECISE Act) as amended to include a representative from the chemical sector on the board of advisors to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:25:27 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Industry-Calls-For-Improved-Implementation-of-Chemical-Security-Program-2.htmlCongress and the Administration have an opportunity to build on the chemical industry’s initiatives to enhance security by improving implementation of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:52:24 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Security-A-Decade-of-Progress.htmlAs the nation approaches the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) is providing an update on the progress the chemical industry and policymakers have made to enhance chemical security.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:13:21 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Bipartisan-Vote-in-Senate-for-Chemical-Security-Legislation.htmlToday, S.473, the “Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011,” won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the existing Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS). Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:37:13 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commends-Bipartisan-Vote-in-House-Homeland-Security-Committee-for-Chemical-Security-Legislation.htmlToday, H.R. 901, the “Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011” won bipartisan approval in the House Homeland Security Committee. In response to this important vote, American Chemistry Council (ACC) president & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:06:01 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Recognizes-Top-Industry-Achievement.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today presented its highest honor, the Responsible Care Company of the Year Award, to two member Companies: Celanese Corporation and Ethyl Corporation. This premier award recognizes those member companies that have enhanced and embraced the Responsible Care ethic of performance improvement and sustainability throughout their company.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:58:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Bipartisan-Vote-to-Advance-Chemical-Security-Legislation-in-Congress.htmlToday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 908, the “Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act” with bipartisan support.Thu, 26 May 2011 22:18:03 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Successful-Chemical-Security-Program-Receives-Bipartisan-Support-in-House-Subcommittee.htmlWed, 04 May 2011 17:40:44 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Industry-Asks-for-Long-Term-Regulation-of-Chemical-Plant-Security.htmlWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Industry-Coalition-Recommends-Export-Control-Reform.htmlFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Announces-New-Senior-Director-of-Security.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commends-Effort-in-Senate-to-Protect-Critical-Cyberspace.htmlTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commends-Bipartisan-Effort-in-Senate-to-Secure-Chemical-Facilities.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Industry-Addresses-Cyber-Security-at-Senate-Hearing.htmlWed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Response-to-Activist-Security-Claims-in-Delaware.htmlFri, 28 May 2010 01:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Unanimous-Vote-in-Congress-Demonstrates-Support-for-Existing-Chemical-Security-Regulations.htmlWed, 28 Jul 2010 01:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Urges-Senate-Support-for-Bipartisan-Chemical-Facilities-Security-Legislation.htmlTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/House-Homeland-Security-Committee-Endorses-Chemical-Security-Regulations.htmlToday, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Security Technologies of the House Homeland Security Committee approved H.R. 901, the “Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011.”Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:54:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commends-Effort-in-Senate-to-Extend-Successful-Chemical-Security-Regulations.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) – Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Mark Pryor (D-AR) today introduced legislation to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). ACC’s President and CEO, Cal Dooley, released the following statement: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:14:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Encouraged-By-Effort-in-Congress-to-Extend-Successful-Chemical-Security-Regulations.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 4, 2011) – Late yesterday, members of the House Energy & Commerce, Homeland Security, and Appropriations Committees introduced bills to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). Similar bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate as well. ACC’s President and CEO, Cal Dooley, released the following statement:Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:39:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Announces-Agenda-for-ChemSecure-Conference.htmlThis year’s ACC ChemSecure Conference will be held at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 9-11, 2011, and is designed for security professionals in the chemical industry. During the conference attendees will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulatory programs and learn how to meet their requirements through general sessions and intense breakouts.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:58:15 GMT