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Chemical Safety Improvement Act Will Enhance Consumer Safety, Promote American Innovation WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the "Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013" (CSIA) by Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), David Vitter (R-LA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and others to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act...
? Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) notches tenth consecutive monthly gain -- WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tempered expansion of the U.S. economy continues, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) released today. The economic indicator, shown to lead U.S. business cycles by an average of eight months at cycle peaks, increased 0.1 percent over April on a three month moving average (3MMA) basis. This is the...
LA's BEST Students, Assemblymember Mike Gatto Harvest Vegetables and Herbs From Garden LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After months of attentive gardening, students from Los Feliz Elementary School's after school program today showed off their green thumbs to Assemblymember Mike Gatto and staff from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The hands-on lesson on healthy eating began last December through a partnership with ACC and dozens of students from the LA's BEST After...
Event will bring together policy and business leaders to address the importance of natural gas, energy efficiency and energy recovery in New York WASHINGTON, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC), the New York State Chemical Alliance and The Business Council of New York State, Inc. will host a policy forum later this month with business leaders and public officials from across the state of New York to discuss the importance of natural gas, energy efficiency...
ACC Marks 25th Anniversary of Responsible Care by Strengthening Commitment to Product Safety WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and its members today launched a new Responsible Care Product Safety Code. Based on existing industry best practices, the Product Safety Code goes above and beyond regulatory requirements to manage the safety of chemicals in products that consumers rely on every day. The announcement comes as ACC marks...
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released the following statement regarding the New York City Department of Sanitation announcement of an expanded plastics recycling initiative: "The American Chemistry Council commends the new plastics recycling initiative announced today in New York City, which reflects a growing trend of cities and communities across the country expanding the collection of these types of containers....
? Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) shows ninth consecutive monthly gain; records year-over-year gain of more than three percent - WASHINGTON, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite headlines to the contrary, the U.S. economy remains in a state of slow growth, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) released today. The economic indicator, shown to lead U.S. business cycles by an average of eight months, increased 0.2 percent over...
Nearly 15,000 students kick off "Go H2O! Challenge," including poster contest to promote recycling LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 15,000 students enrolled in the LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program today kicked off the "Go H(2)O! Challenge." The Challenge was created through a partnership between the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and LA's BEST to educate kids about the importance of healthy habits like drinking water for...
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the "Safe Chemicals Act of 2013" by U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ): "We thank Senator Lautenberg for his continued commitment to this important issue. We fully agree that it is time to update the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The current law needs to be improved to reflect modern...
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation concluded its public comment period today on a draft regulation that would, among other changes, eliminate the state's open flame test for upholstered furniture. A recent poll by Tulchin Research shows that California voters overwhelmingly believe flame retardants used in household products like furniture...
