Regular members are companies that as a significant portion of their businesses make or sell chemical products in the United States. Dues are based on third-party sales of chemical products manufactured or sold in the United States (this includes products imported for sale in the United States).
Our members represent more than 85 percent of the chemical manufacturing
capacity in the U.S and share a common commitment to driving innovation
in our industry, economy, environment and society.
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Benefits
The value, benefits, and opportunities that membership offers provide an immediate return on investment through:
- Powerful advocacy
- Enhanced performance and operating efficiencies
- New business opportunities
- Stronger stakeholder relations
- Economic and industry intelligence, research and benchmarking
ACC delivers. We have a highly-skilled staff located just steps from Capitol Hill; an aggressive, results-driven advocacy agenda; cutting-edge communications capabilities; economic forecasting and industry trends data; a proactive long-range research program and exceptional member service that make us second to none.
Even in the most challenging climates, ACC delivers results. In 2011 alone:
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We secured a White House suspension of EPA’s proposed ozone standards.
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We drove passage of an appropriations bill requiring EPA to adopt NAS recommendations for chemical risk assessments.
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We saved the industry nearly $400 million by preventing the re-imposition of the Superfund tax [in 2012].
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We won an extension of CFATS security regulations without inclusion of IST provisions, and are poised for permanent reauthorization.
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We strengthened industry credibility while advancing sound principles for TSCA modernization.
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We helped defeat, amend or stall 250+ flawed product bills in 46 states.
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We successfully achieved EPA reconsideration of proposed industrial boiler emissions rules.
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We delivered liability protection to our members by securing government recognition of the Responsible Care® Security Code.
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It’s the best advocacy organization in the country. They have the resources, the contacts, the ability, the breadth to organize on key issues. And when we have a key issue, it’s ACC we go to.
--Nicholson, President & CEO, PVS Chemicals, Inc. |
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