• The Science Behind Sustainability

    Chemistry is fundamental to understanding the world's most pressing sustainability challenges, and essential to overcoming them.

  • American Chemistry Creates Energy-Saving Solutions That Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    Chemical ingredients used in a variety of B&C products provide specific benefits.

  • EPA Ozone Legislation

    ACC supports legislation to modernize and improve the implementation process for EPA ozone standards.

Environmental Regulations

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Jennifer Scott
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Regulatory reform is a priority for the business of chemistry, as our ability to innovate, hire and compete in a global market relies on having an effective and efficient regulatory system that does not create unreasonable burdens on industry.

  • Ozone: On October 1, 2015, EPA lowered the ozone NAAQS to 70 parts per billion. The new standards took effect on December 28, 2015. We support policies to modernize and improve the implementation process for EPA ozone standards.

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Efficient and effective regulation is compromised when rules aren’t grounded in realistic economic impact assessments. We welcome EPA’s plan to improve cost-benefit analysis in regulatory decision-making.

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Chemical manufacturers will continue to meet demand for materials and technologies that improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. ACC has adopted a set of principles for reducing worldwide GHG emissions.

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EPA Must Fix Permitting Paradox Created by New Ozone Regulations

Manufacturers wanting to build or expand need clarity and certainty around the regulatory permitting process.

 

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ACC Letter in Support of House Ozone Legislation

ACC's Cal Dooley wrote to lawmakers in support of H.R. 806, the "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017."

 

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CHP Can Help States Reduce GHG Emissions

By producing both heat and electricity from a single fuel source, combined heat and power (CHP) can enable significant energy savings. It's an important option for states in their energy planning.

 

 

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Regulatory Reform

ACC Comments to EPA Regulatory Reform Task Force

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SAFETY

Responsible Care®

ACC member companies are committed to protecting and improving the environments in which they operate. Through Responsible Care, we publicly report on our progress in meeting environmental performance measurements.

 

NEWS

EPA Ozone Regulations

EPA must improve the implementation process for new air quality standards. A more timely, transparent and efficient process will support U.S. manufacturing and job growth.

 

NEWS

Permit Streamlining

ACC Welcomes White House Plan to Streamline Environmental Permitting for New Infrastructure.