Taken collectively, the EPA’s recent actions serve as a roadmap for the risk management rules the agency will propose for existing chemicals in the future. For paint and coatings in particular, the proposed rules will have significant implications on industry operations due to the many conditions of use and applications of these chemicals that the EPA plans to regulate.
The Alliance for Chemical Distributionurged the agency to reconsider proposed changes outlined in its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) due to potential industry disruption concerns.
In her testimony, Gibson highlighted the chemical distribution industry’s use of drums and underscored the highest standards of safety that NACD members place on the transport of these used and reconditioned containers.
Over the last few years, businesses of all sizes have faced significant challenges, from labor shortages to high inflation, and ongoing supply chain challenges. The NACD worked with PCI to convene members for a roundtable discussion to examine these pressing distribution issues, enhanced sustainability expectations, and the implementation of innovative technology into business practices.
Although sustainability isn’t a new concept, its integration into daily business practices is prevalent, and important to shareholders, investors, customers, and employees. The NACD recognizes the great responsibility of applying and developing commonsense, sustainable business practices and supply chain operations. The organization describes its ongoing progress to reaffirm to industry partners and customers that it is focused on building a business that delivers a better future.
In this role, Donadoni will oversee NACD’s membership and Responsible Distribution programs, develop and execute strategic approaches enhancing online education programs, and will manage the development team.
NACD has partnered with one of its strategic regulatory partners, Environment & Safety Solutions, to develop RegClear, a series of guided videos that will help members navigate the ever-changing regulatory compliance landscape.
Lubricating coatings on razor blades are thin films that reduce friction between the blade and the skin during shaving and reduce the force required to cut hair. A new class of nanoscale surface treatments are very promising candidates for replacing PTFE on cutting edges, and can provide good cutting performance and durability, while reducing the potential risks to the environment and human health.
According to Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes, the chief sponsor of the new law, over one million gallons of paint will be managed annually under an industry-managed paint recovery and recycling program.
