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Legislative Update: Congressional Stalemate Intensifies as Funding Deadline Nears

September 19, 2024
Congressional Stalemate Intensifies as Funding Deadline Nears On September 18, the House rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) six-month stopgap spending bill (H.R. 9494) paired with an election security measure requiring […]

Vinyl: The Weatherproof Wonder

September 9, 2024
The ability to withstand the elements is a massively important characteristic in the building and construction space. Enter vinyl—a material with exceptional performance in varying environmental conditions. Here’s a closer […]

Legislative Update: Vinyl Institute Wins Key Ruling on EPA’s Chemical Testing Procedures

September 5, 2024
Vinyl Institute Wins Key Ruling on EPA’s Chemical Testing Procedures The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit finalized a landmark ruling establishing the Environmental Protection Agency […]

Legislative Update: Biden Administration’s Shift on Plastics Treaty Sparks Industry Pushback

August 22, 2024
Biden Administration’s Shift on Plastics Treaty Sparks Industry Pushback The Biden administration has signaled a significant reversal in its stance on plastic production, now supporting targets to reduce plastic production […]

Celebrating National Vinyl Record Day

August 19, 2024
In August every year, music enthusiasts come together to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day. This annual event pays homage to a format that revolutionized how we experience music. Vinyl records […]

Legislative Update: Senate Unanimously Approves 2024 Water Resources Development Bill

August 8, 2024
Senate Unanimously Approves 2024 Water Resources Development Bill The Senate unanimously approved the 2024 water resources development bill (S. 4367), which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) programs and […]

The Facts about Vinyl Chloride and EPA’s TSCA Classification

August 5, 2024
On July 24th, EPA announced that it would move ahead with classifying vinyl chloride as a high-priority substance for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substance Control Act. This was a […]

Legislative Update: House Faces Appropriations Stalemate, EPA Designates Vinyl Chloride

July 25, 2024
Vinyl Chloride Among Chemicals Targeted in EPA’s New High-Priority Designations  On July 25, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to designate five chemicals, including vinyl chloride, as “high-priority” under the […]