Security & Safety


The members of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey are committed to the proper management and stewardship of their chemical products. To that end we work in coordination with our federal counterparts to advance policies at the state and federal level that ensure the safe and efficient use of our products.

Security & Safety Related Position Papers

  • June 28, 2018

    COMMENTS: POTENTIAL REPORTING CHANGES TO THE TOXIC CATASTROPHE PREVENTION ACT PROGRAM

    On behalf of the members of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ), we would like to share our concerns regarding the attached draft “Annual Report Compliance Audit and Near Miss Handout” dated May 2, 2018, which summarizes potential changes to the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) annual report requirements.


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  • February 9, 2016

    COMMENTS: “PLANNING FOR AND RESPONSE TO CATASTROPHIC EVENTS AT CONTAMINATED SITES” TECHNICAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

    On behalf of the members of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) and the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN), we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on the “Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites” (Catastrophic Events) Technical Guidance Document. 


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  • March 31, 2014

    OSHA | Docket No. OSHA-2013-0020 Request for Information for Modernization of PSM Standard

    The Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) is pleased to respond to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notice of Request for Information (RFI), Docket No. OSHA-2013-0020, published in the Federal Register on December 9, 2013 at 78 Federal Register 73756-73768. The CCNJ represents over 70 New Jersey companies involved in the business of chemistry (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, flavors and fragrances, petroleum refining, etc.). The business of chemistry directly employs more than 50,000 persons in New Jersey and is responsible for over $25 billion dollars in revenues in New Jersey each year. CCNJ members place high value and priority on safety and security for their employees, their workplaces, and the communities that host them. The CCNJ member companies are committed to continually improving environmental, health, safety, and security performance through common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, health and environmental research, and product testing.


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Security & Safety Related Chemunique Posts

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  • October 31, 2019

    CCNJ Prepares for Busy Lame-Duck Session

    New Jersey’s lame-duck legislative session, which will close out the 2018-2019 Legislative Session, is shaping up to be anything but lame.


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  • October 31, 2019

    December 4: Annual Plant Operations and Management Workshop presented by GEI

    On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, CCNJ will host its Annual Plant Operations Management Workshop presented by GEI.


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  • October 31, 2019

    Call for conference presentations due November 4; Sponsor & Registration Sites Now Live

    The 36<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Conference will take place on April 27-28, 2020 at the Ocean Resort & Casino.


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  • October 31, 2019

    Next CCNJ Health & Safety Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 19, 2019

    The next CCNJ H&S Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2019 with a 10:00 AM start time. 


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  • August 19, 2019

    CCNJ Adds 13 New Members In The Last Year: 4 Regular and 9 Associate

    CCNJ welcomes 13 new members within the last year, including 3M, Corteva, Messer, and Williams.


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  • August 19, 2019

    New Jersey Amended The Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act; What Should Employers Know?

    Governor Phil Murphy has taken action to approve legislation that will make various revisions and changes to the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, by signing Assembly Bill 20, sponsored by Assemblywoman Downey (D-11).


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  • August 19, 2019

    Governor Murphy Signs Assembly Bill 1094 Which Prohibits Employers From Inquiring About Worker’s Wage And Salary Experience

    A bill that has been touted as a wage fairness bill was recently signed into law, by Governor Murphy (P.L.2019, c.199). 


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  • August 19, 2019

    Science & Risk Communication Workshop Set For October 1

    The Science & Risk Communication Workshop, hosted by Solvay USA and the Chemistry Council of New Jersey, will give attendees an opportunity to learn and share information and insight on how we as an industry can do a better job communicating science and risk.


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  • August 19, 2019

    December 4: Annual Plant Operations And Management Workshop; Call For Presentations Due September 3

    On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, CCNJ will host its Annual Plant Operations Management Workshop.


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  • August 19, 2019

    Keynotes for 36th Annual Conference Confirmed; Call For Presentations Due Nov. 4

    Plans are underway for the 36<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Conference scheduled for April 27-28, 2020 at the Ocean Resort & Casino.


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Security & Safety Related Resources

  • September 6, 2013

    Chemical Sector Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise After Action Report

    The American Chemistry Council (ACC)-sponsored Chemical Sector Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise (TTX) provided a forum to facilitate discussion and document roles, responsibilities, processes, protocols, and systems used to support an effective public-private response to emerging all-hazard threats and incidents impacting the Chemical Sector. The TTX was meant to validate and provide feedback to enhance the recently developed draft Playbook for an Effective All-Hazards Chemical Sector Response (the “Playbook”). As a joint publication of the U.S. Department of Homeland (DHS) and the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council (CSCC),1 the Playbook is intended to provide a standard operating procedure to assist the Chemical Sector in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all-hazards emergency events.


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