https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/27/trump-fire-chemical-safety-system-epa

[zephry@mindly.social]

Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters

EPA rolls back rules as chemical firms claim provisions in RMP protection system too expensive to implement

the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)

Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters

In 2024, the Biden administration finalized a rule 12 years in the making that meaningfully strengthened protections. However, industry in early 2025 asked the incoming Donald Trump EPA to undo it because, chemical companies claim, its provisions are too expensive to implement.

The Trump EPA is now moving to kill most of the 2024 rules after it eliminated a public website that informs communities and first responders which chemicals are in use at facilities.

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