http://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usFri, 24 May 2013 21:43:59 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Industry-Groups-Petition-Supreme-Court-to-Hear-Challenge-to-EPAs-Interpretation-of-Clean-Air-Act.htmlToday the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined with other industry associations to file a joint petition seeking U.S. Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling that endorsed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) effort to rewrite provisions of the Clean Air Act so that it could regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary sources using the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:52:05 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCs-Statement-on-EPAs-Final-Clean-Standards.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final reconsideration of certain provisions in its suite of industrial boiler and solid waste incinerator rules (i.e. Boiler Major Source, Area Source, CISWI and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rules).Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:25:07 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Disagrees-With-Court-Ruling-on-Greenhouse-Gas-Regulations.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit's denial to rehear the case against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulation of greenhouse gases.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:31:57 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPA-Area-Source-Rule-Offers-Some-Flexibility.htmlACC is pleased that EPA’s final reconsidered Chemical Manufacturing Area Source rule addresses many of the concerns that ACC raised in our petition for reconsideration, including providing some additional flexibility for inspections and certain operating scenarios.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:57:57 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Disappointed-by-New-Lower-EPA-Particulate-Matter-NAAQS-Standard.htmlGiven the uncertainty of the particulate matter science, ACC had urged EPA to retain the current PM2.5 NAAQS, which was revised in 2006, and instead focus on implementing that standard. Air quality continues to improve under the existing standard. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:33:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Senate-Boiler-MACT-Amendment-Supports-US-Manufacturing-Jobs.htmlACC issued the following statement in support of Amendment No. 1660, offered by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), in the Senate transportation bill. The amendment contains the language of the bipartisan “EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (S. 1392),” otherwise known as Boiler MACT legislation. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:44:42 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Senate-Boiler-MACT-Legislation-Imperative-Following-Court-Ruling.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman ending the stay of EPA’s major source boiler (BMACT) and solid waste incinerator (CISWI) rules. (Sierra Club v. EPA, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Action No. 11-1278 (PLF)).Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:17:02 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Boiler-MACT-Changes-Calls-for-Enactment-of-Pending-Legislation.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed reconsideration of certain provisions in its suite of industrial boiler and solid waste incinerator rules (i.e. Boiler Major Source, Area Source, CISWI and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rules).Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:13:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-House-Passage-of-Boiler-MACT-Legislation.htmlToday the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ‘EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011’ (H.R. 2250) by a vote of 275-142.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:56:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Court-Ruling-Heightens-Need-for-Boiler-MACT-Legislation.htmlAmerican Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement in response to a federal court decision today.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:32:35 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Passage-of-EPA-Regulatory-Relief-Act-By-House-Energy-and-Commerce-Committee.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2011) – Today the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the “EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011” (H.R. 2250) by a vote of 36-14. American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:15:41 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-President-Obamas-Decision-on-EPA-Ozone-Standard.htmlPresident Obama’s decision to ask EPA to withdraw its proposed ozone standard is a win for America’s chemistry industry, for our nation’s economy and for hard working men and women across the country.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:50:12 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Business-Leaders-Urge-President-Obama-to-Stay-Discretionary-EPA-Ozone-Regulation-3.htmlBusiness Roundtable, American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Manufacturers, National Federation of Independent Business, American Chemistry Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to delay issuing new ozone standards until 2013, when a review of air quality standards is required by law.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:42:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Reconsidered-EPA-Ozone-Standard-Could-Slow-Manufacturing-Recovery-Expansion.htmlEPA’s proposed ozone standard would be a roadblock to investment, expansion and new factories in nearly every county in the country, driving manufacturing overseas when our highest priority should be creating jobs here at home.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:36:03 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-EPA-Stay-of-Boiler-Rules.htmlACC issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s decision to “stay” its emission standards and regulatory requirements for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT) and solid waste incinerators (CISWI). EPA will stay the rules until the reconsideration process is complete, or a court case is finalized, whichever is earlier. Last month, ACC joined other industry groups in filing a petition with EPA requesting a stay of the rules pending reconsideration.Mon, 16 May 2011 17:10:05 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Encouraged-By-EPA-Action-on-Proposed-Boiler-Rule.htmlFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responsible-Parties-Paying-for-Superfund-Site-Cleanup.htmlMon, 21 Jun 2010 00:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCApplaudsTNSenatePassageResolutionEncouragingCongressPostponeEPARegulationGHGsfromStationarySrc.htmlMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Court-Decision-Will-Result-in-Unachievable-Boiler-MACT-Standards.htmlThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPA-Boiler-MACT-Proposal-Fundamentally-Flawed.htmlTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Inhofe-Johanns-Bill-Ordering-Study-of-EPA-Regulations-Impacts.htmlACC today welcomed a bill introduced by Senators James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) requiring that federal agencies assess the “cumulative energy and economic impacts” of several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Under the “Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act,” the U.S. Department of Commerce would lead an interagency analysis of a number of EPA rules.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:14:14 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPAs-Proposed-Cooling-Water-Intake-Structure-Rule-Provides-Flexibility-Underestimates-Costs.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed elements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed standards for cooling water intake structures at manufacturing facilities and power plants. However, ACC believes changes are needed given the high compliance costs anticipated for the rule. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:18:01 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Applauds-US-House-Hearing-on-Economic-Analysis-of-Federal-Environmental.htmlCEO and President of the American Chemistry Council, issued the following statement in response to a hearing (“Environmental Regulations, the Economy, and Jobs”) held this afternoon by the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment & the Economy on the reliability and soundness of economic analysis used by regulatory agencies to determine potential consequences on jobs and economic growth: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-House-and-Senate-Votes-Show-Growing-Momentum-to-Stop-EPA-GHG-Regulations.htmlA GHG bill introduced by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 255-172 today. In the Senate, which considered a series of amendments yesterday, stopping EPA’s rules drew significant support.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:34:02 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Boiler-MACT-Changes-Calls-for-Further-Improvements.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2011) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed changes in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final industrial boiler emission standards. However, ACC believes further improvements are needed when EPA reconsiders the rules. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:31:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-EPA-Extension-in-GHG-Reporting-Deadline.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2011) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s decision to extend the data reporting deadline for the greenhouse gas mandatory reporting rule (MRR) from March 31, 2011 until late summer. An interim final rule is expected within a few weeks formalizing this change.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:56:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Federal-Regulatory-System-Must-Be-Improved-to-Preserve-Innovation-Promote-Investment-and-Prote.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2011) – In testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight & Government Spending this morning, American Chemistry Council (ACC) Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs Michael Walls called for improvements to the federal regulatory system, including a requirement for cumulative impact assessments of proposed rules, to protect U.S. innovation, investment and jobs. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:45:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPA-Should-Stay-Boiler-MACT-Rules-During-Reconsideration.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined other industry groups in filing a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting a stay of its emission standards and regulatory requirements for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT) and solid waste incinerators (CISWI). The joint petition asks for a stay of the rules until the reconsideration process is complete.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:52:00 GMT