Train Disaster Visit, No IRIS Act, Century-Old Refinery Shuttered
Vance, EPA’s Zeldin Visit East Palestine, Ohio
The visit coincides with the two-year anniversary of the train derailment that contaminated air, soil and water in the area.
ACC Applauds Introduction of the No IRIS Act
Association lauds act as a landmark step toward promoting sound science and advancing U.S. competitiveness.
Houston’s Oldest Refinery to Shut Down, Signaling Industry Shift
LyondellBasell’s Houston refinery, in operation for over a century, is closing due to high maintenance costs and shifting market dynamics.
About the Author
Jonathan Katz
Executive Editor
Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.
His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.
When he’s not working, Jon enjoys fishing, hiking and music, including a small but growing vinyl collection.
Jon resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

