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U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Coverage of U.S. Chemical Safety Board in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. Chemical Safety Board faces steep cuts during Longview probe
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is facing a potential 40% budget cut as Congress considers the reduction during an ongoing federal investigation into a deadly paper mill disaster in Longview.
- Longview, California disasters show need for federal chemical agency
The tragedies in Longview and a near-disaster in California highlight the urgent need for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which is currently under threat. The incidents underscore the importance of the federal agency in addressing chemical-related disasters.
- Amid a slew of chemical accidents, the agency that investigates them is under threat
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which investigates chemical accidents, faces threats amid a series of incidents. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses the current state of chemical safety with former board member Rick Engler.