SOCMA podcast discusses new security rules for chemical facilities
WASHINGTON, DC, June 19, 2007 -- The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) released a podcast with Lawrence Stanton, the Acting Director of the Chemical Security Compliance Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection at the Department of Homeland Security.
In the podcast, Director Stanton discussed:
• The difference in expectations for the different facility tiers
• The background and training of the inspectors
• The nature of CVI and the special handling required
• Will DHS propose any mixture rules?
To hear the podcast, please go to: http://www.socma.com/Podcast/CSSS_podcast_w_Stanton.mp3
SOCMA is the leading trade association, serving the specialty-batch and custom chemical industry since 1921. SOCMA's nearly 300 members employ more than 100,000 workers across the country and produce 50,000 products valued at $60 billion annually.
ChemStewards® is SOCMA's flagship environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) continuous performance improvement program. ChemStewards® was created from industry's commitment to reducing the environmental footprint left by member's facilities. Industry created ChemStewards® to meet the unique needs of the batch, custom, and specialty chemical industry. As a mandatory requirement for SOCMA members engaged in the manufacturing or handling of synthetic and organic chemicals, ChemStewards® is helping participants reach for superior EHS&S performance.
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