Process Safety Progress, Vol.34, No.2, 196-198, 2015
Update: EPA actionschemical safety and security Executive Order
On August 1, 2013, the President signed Executive Order (EO) 13650 designed to improve the safety and security of chemical facilities and reduce the risks of hazardous chemicals to workers and communities. The Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security EO, triggered by incidents such as the devastating explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas in April, 2013, directed the Federal Government to: Improve operational coordination with state and local partners; Enhance Federal agency coordination and information sharing; Modernize policies, regulations, and standards; and