ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Congress passed
legislation (H.R. 2095) that combines important rail safety provisions with
the reauthorization of Amtrak. The legislation now awaits President Bush's
signature.
ACC's Managing Director of Federal Affairs Marty Durbin issued the
following statement:
"By addressing a wide range of interrelated factors, such as train crew
staffing and rail operations, Congress' today will spur continued rail safety
performance improvements throughout our nation's rail system.
"The business of chemistry depends on the nation's railroads for the safe
movement of our products. For that reason, rail safety is a primary focus for
ACC members and our transportation partners. Together, we have invested
billions of dollars in training, systems, technology and tank car safety, and
we will continue to do so. Thanks to this collaborative effort, rail
continues to be one of the safest modes of transporting our products.
"We strongly encourage President Bush to sign this important safety bill
into law."
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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
$664 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
Scott Jensen, American Chemistry Council, +1-703-741-5834,
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