Acc Pleased by Court's hon Decision

ARLINGTON, Va., June 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Chemistry
Council (ACC) applauds today's US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruling
which upheld the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) interpretation of the
residual risk and technology review provisions of the Clean Air Act.

ACC intervened in this case to help support EPA's determination that no
further tightening of the emission controls on the chemistry industry is
needed to protect public health with an ample margin of safety, as concluded
in the 2006 residual risk and technology review rule.

"We are thrilled by the unanimous decision made by the panel judges," said ACC
President and CEO Jack N. Gerard. "The business of chemistry represents the
gold standard in responsible product management and is committed to continual
emissions improvement. ACC helped defend EPA's decision and we are pleased
that the agency's determination, based in sound science, was upheld."

EPA's 2006 residual risk and technology review rule was largely based on
emissions data submitted by ACC member companies. The rule affirmed that the
application of maximum achievable control technology since 1994 has resulted
in a substantial reduction of hazardous air pollutant emissions from the
synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry.

These findings are in keeping with the downward trend in emissions illustrated
in EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Since 1988, ACC members, through
Responsible Care (http://www.responsiblecare-us.com), have reduced emissions
of core TRI chemicals (http://www.epa.gov/triexplorer/introduction.htm) by 78
percent. Additionally, American chemistry has reduced greenhouse gas
(http://reporting.responsiblecare-us.com/reports/ghg_ia_rpt.aspx) intensity by
more than 30 percent in the past 15 years and improved energy efficiency by 27
percent since 1992.

To learn more visit:
www.americanchemistry.com/responsiblecare

http://www.americanchemistry.com/newsroom

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged
in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to
make innovative products and services that make people's lives better,
healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and
safety performance through Responsible Care(R), common sense advocacy designed
to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research
and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $635 billion enterprise
and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest
exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports.
Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and
development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC
members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with
government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to
the nation's critical infrastructure.

SOURCE American Chemistry Council

Tiffany Harrington of American Chemistry Council, +1-703-741-5583,
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