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CFATS: Re-Tiering Implementation Update for High-Risk Chemical Facilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program began implementation of the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 and the enhanced tiering methodology nearly one year ago.

August 28, 2018

SOCMA Advocates for EPA Reconsideration of Risk Management Program (RMP) Amendments

United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Land and Emergency Management 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket No.... View Article

August 23, 2018

SOCMA Comments on EPA Proposal on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substances Discharge Prevention

Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket... View Article

August 23, 2018

SOCMA Hearing Testimony on Section 301 China Tariffs

Section 301 Committee U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street SW Washington, D.C. 20436 Docket No. USTR-2018-0026 RE: SOCMA Testimony... View Article

August 22, 2018

SOCMA Summary of Expected Testimony on Section 301 China Tariffs

July 27, 2018 Section 301 Committee U.S. International Trade Commission (US ITC) 500 E Street SW Washington, D.C. 20436 Docket... View Article

July 27, 2018

Are You Ready for Proposition 65 Changes? Three Immediate Steps to Take

Proposition 65 is a 1986 California right-to-know law requiring businesses to provide “clear and reasonable” warnings of potentially harmful exposures to chemicals appearing on the growing list maintained by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”).

July 25, 2018

USTR’s New List of China Tariffs Includes Chemicals

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer recently announced plans to levy 25 percent tariffs on an additional $200 billion in Chinese imports, also known as List 3. The new tariff proposals would add to the $34 billion in tariffs currently in effect, as well as List 2 worth $16 billion (if implemented)...

July 25, 2018

SOCMA Golf Tournament & Dinner Almost Sold Out

SOCMA’s 14th Annual SOCMA Golf Tournament and Dinner is turning out to be one of the best ever, and if you have not yet signed up, I encourage you to do it now!

July 21, 2018

BPTF Hosts Annual Spring Meeting to Discuss Issues Impacting Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturers

The Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force (BPTF) hosted its annual Spring Meeting here at the Society for Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) headquarters to discuss key issues and challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry and hear from industry experts.

July 11, 2018

CFATS Reauthorization—Managing the Security Risks of Dangerous Chemicals

Since its inception eleven years ago, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program has been working with high-risk chemical facilities to reduce the risk of release, theft, diversion or sabotage of their chemical holdings.

July 2, 2018

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