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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Revitalizing the Chemical Safety Board
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The House held a hearing on September 29, 2021, to examine the operations and effectiveness of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). The session focused on oversight of the agency responsible for investigating industrial chemical accidents.
This hearing serves as a formal review of the federal agency tasked with investigating industrial chemical accidents, which directly impacts the safety standards and regulatory oversight governing chemical facilities near residential communities.
Who It Affects
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Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
The agency is the subject of congressional oversight regarding its operational effectiveness and leadership.
Industrial chemical facility workers
These workers are subject to the safety standards and investigation outcomes overseen by the CSB.
Communities near chemical facilities
These residents are impacted by the safety and accident prevention measures regulated or investigated by the CSB.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 29, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The primary subject was the revitalization and oversight of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB).
- Katherine A. Lemos, Chairman and CEO of the CSB, provided testimony and written responses to committee questions.
- The committee entered into the record correspondence from the American Chemistry Council and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.
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- The committee entered into the record correspondence from the United Steelworkers.
- The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
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Industry and Labor Engagement
The committee actively sought input from both industry groups (American Chemistry Council) and labor unions (United Steelworkers) regarding the CSB's performance.
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