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    Regulatory and Legislative Policy

    SOCMA works with federal agencies on key issues impacting the specialty and fine chemical industry. Through engagement with agency leadership and lawmakers, SOCMA influences and produces positive outcomes for its members and the industry at-large.

    Policy Principles

    The Government Relations Steering Committee and SOCMA’s Board of Governors approved the following new policy principles for 2022:

    Download the Policy Principles

    Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness

    SOCMA was founded on the principle of supporting the specialty chemical industry on international trade policy and strongly supports the development of free trade agreements to allow U.S. specialty chemical manufacturers fair access to foreign markets. SOCMA also works to ensure that tariffs are properly applied to products that are manufactured and available for purchase in the US. Finally, SOCMA works to eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade.

    SOCMA works on many legislative and regulatory issues related to strengthening U.S. competitiveness, including:

    • Section 301 Tariff Exclusions
    • Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)
    • Supply Chain/Logistics
    • Free Trade Agreements

    Worker Health and Safety

    The health and safety of employees is paramount to the chemical industry. SOCMA supports a consistent regulatory system to guide the industry with reasonable, responsible regulations that have a direct correlation to worker health and safety while avoiding overreach or conflicting regulations. SOCMA urges all manufacturers to continuously improve employee safety measures and the security of facilities.

    SOCMA works on many legislative and regulatory issues related to worker health and safety, including:

    • OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
    • OSHA Hazardous Communications Standard
    • OSHA Emergency Response Standard

    Chemical Regulation

    SOCMA supports a risk-based regulatory structure that allows manufacturers to innovate in a safe and swift fashion. Regulations on bringing new chemicals to market must take into account the highly advanced nature of the specialty chemical industry, and the distinctiveness of the batch manufacturing process, while protecting health and mitigating environmental impacts. SOCMA also supports the responsible manufacture and use of existing chemicals.

    SOCMA works on many legislative and regulatory issues related to chemical regulation, including:

    • TSCA New Chemicals Program
    • TSCA Fees Rule
    • Risk Management Program Rulemaking
    • RCRA MPU Exclusion
    • Superfund Taxes
    • Refrigerant Rule
    • PFAS Policy Activity
    • Methylene Chloride Risk Management Rule
    • Environmental Justice
    • Confidential Business Information
    • CMAS Rulemaking Petition
    • CERCLA 108(b) Rule
    • “Once In, Always In” Rule

    Facility Security

    SOCMA supports non-prescriptive regulations designed to protect facilities from diversion, attack, and other intentional harms without impairing the industry’s ability to remain competitive and innovative. SOCMA encourages proactive cyber and physical security measures to further protect chemical facilities.

    • DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
    • Facility Cybersecurity

    Trade and Supply Chain

    • United States Trade Representative (USTR) 301 Tariff Letter
    • MTB Sign-On Letter on USICA-COMPETES Conference
    • OSRA Coalition Conference Letter

    Security

    • CSI, DOE Guidance on Mitigating Attacks Against Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices
    • CISA, FBI Warning on Cyber Vulnerabilities

    Worker Health

    • SOCMA Testimony at Informal Hearing on OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard
    • SOCMA Comments on OSHA Proposed Hazardous Communication Standard
    • OSHA National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards

    Environment

    • Corrosivity Coalition Amicus Brief, PEER v. EPA
    • Superfund Tax Guidance Document 

    Chemical Regulation

    • SOCMA, Fragrance Creators Association Joint Comments on HBCD

    Recent News

    • GR Year End Report and Outlook
    • Summary of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Participate!

    SOCMA needs the input of members on all policy-related matters. The best way to receive updates and ensure your company is informed on these critical issues is through participation in Government Relations activities by joining SOCMA’s EHS Committee and/or International Trade Committee. The level of participation can vary from company to company and individual to individual. Some members simply receive email updates on new laws and regulations, while others work directly with the GR team to develop SOCMA policy direction and activity, and to educate legislators and regulators.

    Please contact Robert F. Helminiak at rhelminiak@socma.org or Genevieve Strand at gstrand@socma.org to ensure your company is receiving our regular updates.

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