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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2026-03-30 ( 1 items )  
RiSE4EJ Urges EPA to Retain Risk Management Program Safeguards Protecting Kansas City Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- RiSE4EJ, a community organization focused on protecting public health near chemical and industrial facilities, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning proposed changes to the Risk Management Program (RMP). The letter opposes rollbacks to the program's 2024 Safer Communities rule, which strengthens protections against chemical emergencies. RiSE4EJ highlighted the presence of major chemical manufacturers in Kansas City, inclu more ST