Abstract
While the House is rushing headlong to pass legislation that will slow the pace of federal government regulations—the Senate is proceeding at a more leisurely pace—the chemical community is making sure that its special concerns are heard and understood. The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) made its presence known on Capitol Hill this month with its first health, safety, and environmental forum. The Washington, D.C.-based organization, which represents about 260 companies, mostly smaller chemical manufacturers and formulators, says it conveys a necessary point of view to legislators. We bring a unique perspective, says SOCMA's vice president for public affairs, Mary James Legatski. When we visit Congress, we wear both chemical industry hats and small business hats. This is a perspective that is different and significant. Legatski notes that the new Republican leadership in Washington is seen as more amenable to industry and that SOCMA members are increasingly interested in r...
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