CSB’s Accidental Chemical Release Proposal Draws Competing Criticisms

January 15, 2020
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s (CSB) proposed accidental chemical release rule is drawing competing criticisms, with environmentalists and other advocacy groups saying it weakens reporting mandates to the point of being “useless” while industry entities claim it risks subjecting companies to “inappropriate enforcement.” Various groups outlined the attacks in written comments filed ahead of CSB’s Jan. 13 deadline for public input on its Dec. 12 proposed rule, with the board scrambling to finalize the measure by Feb...


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