NACD Congratulates New Congress

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) congratulates the newly elected members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.  NACD President Chris Jahn said, "We look forward to working with the new Congress.  With the new balance of power between Congress and the White House, the road is now paved for more reasonable regulation and policies that will help businesses to grow and create jobs."

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NACD is dedicated to educating the new members of Congress on the important role that chemical distribution industry plays in the chain of commerce.  As of this morning, the new Congress will include at least 16 new Senators and 92 new House members who will need to learn about Responsible Distribution and issues important to chemical distribution. The key chemical distribution issues of chemical security, TSCA reform, hazardous materials transportation, and taxes will still be on the table for consideration in the new Congress. NACD members play a leadership role in their communities as important resources and are eager to provide the same assistance and guidance to local, state, and federal legislators on technical issues relating to the safe handling, storage, transportation, use, and disposal of chemical products.

Jahn continued, "NACD looks forward to working with the leaders of both parties to ensure the voice of the chemical distribution industry is heard in Washington, DC. We stand ready, willing, and able to support policies that will lead our country through this time of economic uncertainty and into a new era of sustained growth."  

NACD and its over 380 member companies are vital to the chemical supply chain providing products to over 750,000 end users. They make a delivery every six seconds while maintaining a safety record that is more than twice as good as the safety standards set by DOT. NACD members are leaders in health, safety, security, and environmental performance through implementation of Responsible Distribution, a third-party verified management practice established in 1991 as a condition of membership. . For additional information on our members, their safety record or NACD, visit NACD's website — http://www.nacd.com.

SOURCE National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)