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News Jul 21, 2021

PFAS Action Act Takes a Misguided Approach to Chemical Regulation

PFAS are a large and diverse universe of chemistries that make possible the products that power our lives.

News Jul 21, 2021

U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets End Second Quarter on a Solid Note

Of the 28 specialty chemical segments that ACC monitors, 15 expanded in June, off from 19 in May.

News Jul 20, 2021

CPI Announces Keynote Speaker for 2021 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

This year’s keynote will cover the integral role plastics play in achieving a lower-carbon future as well as America’s Plastic Makers’ commitment to making sustainable change.

News Jul 15, 2021

Misguided Law Could Hurt Maine Families and Small Businesses

It will impact every major industry in Maine, including forest products, healthcare, textiles, electronics, and construction.

News Jul 14, 2021

ACC Welcomes Senate Markup of Energy Infrastructure Legislation

Today’s markup of legislation to help spur development and deployment of clean energy technologies and sources

News Jul 13, 2021

Plastic Makers Outline 5 Actions Congress Can Take To Advance Circular Economy, End Plastic Waste

We’re proposing a new way of looking at plastic waste that will lead to a circular economy in which plastics are routinely reused.

Letters Jul 07, 2021

ACC Letter to Senate Opposing Superfund Tax on Chemicals, Critical Minerals, and Metallic Elements

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is encouraged to see bipartisan progress toward long-term infrastructure funding. However, we have grave concerns over the inclusion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework of a $13 billion tax on chemicals, critical minerals and metallic elements.

News Jul 07, 2021

Global Chemicals Output Regains Momentum

During May, chemical output increased in North America, Europe, and Africa and the Middle East and was weak in other regions.

News Jul 02, 2021

Global Agreement Could Help End Plastic Waste – But Must Reflect Benefits of Plastic and Impacts of Alternatives

The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement.

Infographics and Fact Sheets Jul 01, 2021

Why Superfund Chemical Taxes Should Not Be Reinstated

The U.S. Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals would reinstate Superfund chemical excise taxes that expired in 1995. The taxes would be reinstated at two times their previous levels.

Reports and Studies Jul 01, 2021

Analysis of Reinstating Superfund Taxes on Chemicals

News Jul 01, 2021

ACC Comments on House Approval of Infrastructure Legislation

In addition to providing $715 billion for physical infrastructure improvements, the legislation will reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act, which was set to expire at the end of September.

News Jun 30, 2021

Louisiana Becomes 14th State to Support Reduction of Plastic Waste Through Advanced Recycling

This bipartisan legislation - which passed unanimously - will modernize the State’s regulation of advanced recycling technology, an innovative solution which helps reduce plastic waste.

News Jun 29, 2021

Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in June

“In summary, the latest CAB reading is consistent with expansion of commerce, trade and industry,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.

News Jun 28, 2021

U.S. Chemical Production Trend Improves in May

During May, chemical output rose in all regions, reflecting capacity restoration after the winter storms along the Gulf Coast.

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