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1. ACC reiterates opposition to Sen. Lautenberg's TSCA bill
ACC SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., is hoping to gather support for his bill that would overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act. The American Chemistry Council has said it prefers legislation that would not impose unrealistic standards and disclosure of sensitive information. Bloomberg (05/22)
2. Plastic-conversion commercialization is on the way, study says
ACC SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
The commercialization of gasification and pyrolysis could occur within a decade and lead to greater energy recovery from otherwise nonrecycled plastics, according to a study commissioned by the American Chemistry Council. "This could help communities increase landfill diversion and cost savings over traditional waste-management methods," said Keith Christman of ACC. Recycling International online (Netherlands) (05/24)
3. Should bosses drop F-bombs?
ACC SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
It's no longer unheard of for leaders to use language that would strip paint in a bid to demonstrate their passion and commitment. Former Yahoo! and Autodesk chief Carol Bartz was notoriously profane in her internal communications, and a younger generation of CEOs is using similarly salty language in daily interactions with workers. "Companies increasingly prefer authentic leaders," Jeffrey Cohn says. "Using colorful language can play to your advantage -- as long as you also demonstrate empathy and good business judgment." Wall Street Journal, The (05/24)
4. Senate committee bill would maintain CFATS funding
ACC SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
The Department of Homeland Security would be funded in fiscal 2013 at $45.2 billion, or $1 billion less than the year before, if a bill passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee this week becomes law. The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards program would retain $86.5 million in funding under the bill. Homeland Security Today (05/25)
5. Oversupply is unlikely with new crackers, says Dow Chemical CFO
ACC SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
ICIS News (U.K.) (05/23)
6. Bayer's Babe: Pittsburgh area to keep benefiting from chemical industry
ACC SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
American City Business Journals (subscription required) (05/25)
7. Sumitomo, Saudi Aramco OK $7 billion petrochemical investment
ACC SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Sumitomo Chemical and Saudi Aramco have agreed to the $7 billion Rabigh II Project in Saudi Arabia. The facility will produce high-value-added petrochemical products such as thermoplastic polyolefins, methyl methacrylate monomer and vinyl acetate. Wall Street Journal, The (05/25) Chemical Week (subscription required) (05/25) Reuters (05/25)
8. TSCA committee adds several chemical categories to priority sheet
ACC SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
ChemicalWatch.com (free content) (05/24)
9. Improve Your Mental Toughness in 2 Minutes
ACC SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
OPEN Forum blogs (05/28)
10. Safety tips for summer use of public pools
ACC SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Pre-swim showers and proper maintenance of chlorine and pH levels in public pools are two keys to good health during the swimming season. "Swimming is not a substitute for bathing. ... It may seem counterintuitive, but it's important to shower before you jump in the pool to help keep swimming healthy for everyone in the pool," says Dr. Chris Wiant, chairman of the Water Quality and Health Council. CNN (05/28)
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