Chemical manufacturers call for tougher security steps
Despite spending more than $2 billion since the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks to beef up security, and conducting security vulnerability assessments and security upgrades, the 2.000+ members of the American Chemistry Council say the U.S. needs workable federal chemical-security legislation.
Why the switch from voluntary to mandatory measures? ACC wants a level playing field for all chemical companies. The Department of Homeland Security estimates 20 percent of high-risk chemical facilities have not stepped up security actions.