NACD Comments on New Chemical Safety Board Chairman
Eric R. Byer, National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) president and CEO, released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm the nomination of Stephen A. Owens to be the chairman of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB):
“The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board plays a critical role in protecting the chemical industry, its workers, and the communities it serves. As a current board member of the CSB, Mr. Owens is acutely aware of the challenges facing our industry, and he brings extensive experience to the Chairmanship.