WASHINGTON (March 12, 2025) – Earlier this year the American Chemistry Council along with other trade associations sent a joint letter to Administrator Zeldin of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to address serious problems with the “2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention: Risk Management Program Rule.” The following statement regarding the Agency’s decision to start a new rulemaking can be attributed to American Chemistry Council’s Vice President of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Dr. Kimberly Wise White:
“ACC and its members put safety at the core of our operations through the Responsible Care® the chemical industry’s world-class environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative. As members of the communities where we operate, we have an obligation to advance safety and prevent incidents.
“We are also committed to continuing our work with EPA to protect workers and communities through important programs such as RMP, which has led to an 80% reduction in chemical related incidents over the past thirty years.
“This action by the Agency is absolutely necessary to address the serious flaws and shortcomings of the rule that was issued last year. We look forward to reviewing and commenting on a new proposed rule and supporting a science-driven, performance-based approach that continues to enhance chemical safety and security.”
