Minimum Security Standards for Chemical Plants Are Pondered.(Terrorist attacks impact on chemical industry)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)

Chemical Market Reporter, October, 2001

INTEREST IN addressing potential vulnerabilities at chemical plants has been renewed on Capitol Hill following terrorist attacks on the US, with congressional sources saying there may be new efforts to develop federal requirements for plant security. House and Senate aides said it is likely that lawmakers may consider legislation similar to a chemical plant security measure originally proposed two years ago by former Sen.

Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.). The bill, which never reached the Senate floor, would have required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) to develop new regulations under the Clean Air Act setting minimum design, maintenance and security standards for chemical plants to deter potential terrorist...

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