Tag: storage and distribution

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Anti-Terrorism Standards for Chemical Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 30, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Gary Peters (D-MI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Tom Carper (D-DE) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which is set to expire on July 27, 2023. The program was created after national security experts recognized a security vulnerability among chemical facilities following […]

Hazardous Chemical Compliance in Storage and Distribution Facilities

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor May 25, 2022 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 25, 2022

Based on inspections over the last several years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found many chemical storage and distribution facilities “are not developing safety precautions; instituting maintenance, monitoring, and employee training measures; and preparing risk management plans to remain in compliance with Clean Air Act (CAA) and Emergency Planning and Community Right to […]