Editorial: Chemical firms succeed at self-regulation under Responsible Care
Chemical companies that participate in the Responsible Care and Responsible Distribution initiatives improve their chances of spotting safety issues before they lead to a larger problem, this editorial says. The chemical industry "is largely comprised of reputable companies who go to great lengths to operate safely and responsibly," it adds. Greater awareness of, and participation in, the initiatives would improve safety practices, so the American Chemistry Council and other groups recently held workshops to reach out to additional companies. Charleston Daily Mail (W.Va.)
(9/10)
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Exploiting Disruption in the Chemical Industry In North America, the shale gas revolution is driving a boom in the industry as companies invest in new plants to take advantage of cheaper feedstock and lower energy costs. But this boom is more than another turn in the business cycle. It represents a rapid and fundamental shift for the industry.
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TSCA reform can promote innovation, confidence in safety
An updated Toxic Substances Control Act that still allows use of generic names in disclosures would address intellectual property concerns and bolster consumer confidence, writes William Allmond, vice president of government and public relations for the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates. Generic names safeguard manufacturers' investments and don't interfere with the safety and health data the Environmental Protection Agency uses for regulation, he writes. The Hill/Congress blog
(9/9)
House passes bill to prevent EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act
The House of Representatives voted 262-152 to pass a bill blocking an Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule related to the Clean Water Act. The rule would determine which bodies of water fall under EPA authority under the act. The House bill would also require the EPA administrator and Army Corps of Engineers to cooperate with local officials on policy recommendations. The Hill/Floor Action blog
(9/9)
Gas trade group introduces information-sharing, analysis system
The American Gas Association on Tuesday rolled out a platform that allows natural gas companies to share information about cyber and physical threats, analytics and other technologies. "The [Downstream Natural Gas Information Sharing and Analysis Center] is tailored to address the distinct operational needs of the downstream natural gas sector and provides the technological sophistication and coordination necessary to meet the ever-changing threats of the 21st century," Dave McCurdy, president of the trade group, said in a statement. The Hill
(9/9)
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Is it time to change the way you think?
Good leaders know that their perspective on a given situation or problem isn't the only one, argue authors Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal. To avoid falling into "cognitive ruts," they argue, understand that there are multiple ways to frame difficult situations, but you're likely using only one of them. Leadership Now/Leading Blog
(9/4)
If your employees are idiots, you're the one to blame
Leaders who think poorly of employees seldom stop to consider that they're the ones who hired them, Steve Keating writes. Either they made a terrible hiring decision, or they aren't taking responsibility for training and development. "When you accept 100% responsibility for the success of the people you've hired you'll no longer be so quick to dismiss them with a 'they're an idiot' flick of your tongue," he writes. LeadToday blog
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Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful."
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