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BNA: EPA to Consider Guidance & Rules on Inherently Safer Technologies

This a "really big deal" in the world of occupational and environmental safety and health. Efforts associated with making this happen will allow CWA to further our alliances with our labor and environmental partners.

Official Says EPA Will Consider Guidance, Regulations on Inherently Safer Technologies

Bloomberg BNA

Sept. 12

The Environmental Protection Agency will consider issuing guidance or regulations on the installation of inherently safer technologies at chemical facilities, according to a senior official.

Mathy Stanislaus, the EPA assistant administrator for solid waste and emergency response, told the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council the agency will consider such measures as part of a broad discussion on how to improve chemical security.

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