The U.S. House approved a Senate proposal providing a 15-month extension to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

Wheeler’s confirmation will provide the American people and the regulated community with more certainty and confidence in the agency’s ability.

Data collected and tabulated by ACC shows that global chemicals production rose slightly (by 0.1 percent) in November 2018.

“To stay below ranges of exposure determined to be safe, consumers should read product labels closely and follow directions carefully.”

U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.3 billion pounds during November 2018.

During November, chemical output rose across all regions except the Gulf Coast, where it edged lower.