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U.S. Chemical Safety Board could be eliminated
The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board by October 2026, citing fiscal responsibility and redundancy.
The CSB currently operates with just three Senate-confirmed members, down from its full complement of five, yet continues to issue major safety reports — including its latest on three catastrophic events at a Honeywell facility in Louisiana. It Has a Strong Track Record: Despite its small size and limited budget, the CSB has produced high-impact reports that have led to real-world safety improvements—such as changes to refinery operations, better emergency response protocols, and industry-wide alerts on chemical handling. Industry groups, such as the American Chemistry Council and Chlorine Institute, have expressed support for the CSB’s continued operation Advocacy for stronger chemical safety regulations is expected to intensify in Congress, especially following recent deadly incidents like the hydrogen fluoride leak at a Honeywell plant in Louisiana The final decision will hinge on Congressional negotiations over the 2026 federal budget
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