The Chemical Disaster Prevention Act prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from altering important safety rules for chemical facilities. This is important to keep communities safe from potential chemical accidents.
If you live near a chemical plant, this bill aims to keep safety rules in place to protect your community.
Who this affects
Chemical plant workers · Residents near facilities
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill stops the Environmental Protection Agency from changing safety rules for chemical plants.
2It specifically protects the final rule on preventing accidental chemical releases.
3The rule aims to make communities safer from chemical accidents.
4This restriction lasts until January 20, 2029.
5No new proposals or changes can be made to these safety requirements during this time.
