ACC Stands Ready to Work With DHS to Enhance Security of the Nation's Rail Systems
Posted on: Friday, 15 December 2006, 18:00 CST
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the security of the nation's rail systems. American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Jack N. Gerard issued the following statement:
"The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and its members recognize our important role in securing our facilities and the chemicals we produce. Following 9/11, without waiting for the federal government, members of ACC moved aggressively to secure their facilities and have invested more than $3.5 billion enhancing security under ACC's Responsible Care(R) Security Code. We also led the charge for effective chemical facility security legislation and were gratified to see Congress pass legislation.
"While we have not had a chance to review the proposed rules, we believe today's announcement by the Department of Homeland Security is a move in the right direction. DHS recognizes that the surest way to achieve transportation security is to further enhance the partnership between the shippers, carriers and the federal government.
"These rules represent an important step toward formalizing the voluntary agreements already in place that were designed to enhance the security of transporting chemicals by rail. We look forward to working with DHS on this issue as the rulemaking process moves forward."
For more information, please visit http://www.americanchemistry.com/
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care(R), common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $550 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.
American Chemistry Council
CONTACT: Scott Jensen of American Chemistry Council, +1-703-741-5834, orscott_jensen@americanchemistry.com
Web site: http://www.americanchemistry.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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