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Vinyl Institute Statement on EPA’s HON Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 13, 2025 – The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, released the following statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:
“The VI and our members thank EPA for their reconsideration of the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) rulemaking,” said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the VI. “This is a crucial step towards ensuring that regulations are based on sound science and do not impose unnecessary hurdles on our industry. Our members are committed to protecting the health of our workers and the communities they inhabit, and we look forward to working with EPA to develop practical and effective solutions.”
About the Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. The VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from PVC piping to flooring, roofing and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54 billion. For more information, visit vinylinfo.org.
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