Items Tagged with 'Chemical Safety Board'

Washington – Chemical Safety Board Chairperson Vanessa Sutherland anticipates “a highly productive and collaborative experience” as she begins her five-year tenure as head of the agency.

Washington – The Senate on Aug. 5 confirmed two new members to serve on the Chemical Safety Board, including the agency’s new chair.

Washington – A member of the Chemical Safety Board recently praised the National Fire Protection Association for updating guidance on ammonium nitrate storage facilities.

The Chemical Safety Board pushes through new reforms intended to bring its “house in order.” But the reforms follow a controversial appointment of the agency’s new leader. What’s in the board’s future?

Washington – A stalemate between the two current members of the Chemical Safety Board means the agency’s final investigation report on the 2009 Caribbean Petroleum refinery explosion remains in limbo.

Washington – Rafael Moure-Eraso stepped down from the Chemical Safety Board in March, but the controversy surrounding his tenure as the agency’s leader appears to be far from over.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has updated the status of 15 safety recommendations stemming from nine incident investigations across the country.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has adopted four reforms intended to increase the agency’s transparency, accountability and effectiveness.

Washington – Accused by an advocacy group of staging a “coup d’état,” Chemical Safety Board member Rick Engler defended a board vote that granted him administrative and executive authorities, saying he is committed to transparency and “positive governance changes.”

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board remains in a holding pattern on proposed rulemaking intended to increase the agency’s efficiency and accountability.