The Chemical Safety Board recorded at least one chemical incident requiring evacuation, injury or multiple casualties each week. The Trump administration has proposed revising the Risk Management Program safety rules to reduce regulatory burden. The changes have drawn scrutiny from safety advocates. PEER obtained the data through a 2019 federal court ruling that affirmed communities' right to know about hazardous chemical releases under the Clean Air Act. A lawsuit filed by PEER and other groups compelled the Chemical Safety Board to disclose industrial chemical releases. In 2023, the EPA removed a public data tool that had listed nearby risks. The agency also sought to eliminate funding for the Chemical Safety Board, although Congress continued to fund the board. Earlier this year the administration released a proposal to significantly alter the RMP rules finalized in 2024, opening a public comment period that ended in early May. The 2024 rules required facilities to conduct safer‑alternatives analyses, perform independent root‑cause reviews of accidents, involve workers in prevention plans and prepare for climate change impacts. An EPA spokesperson said the agency is reviewing the comments and intends to issue a final rule in late 2026, noting that incident data from 2014 to 2023 show a decline in reportable releases. The spokesperson added that the decline reflects successful prevention programs at RMP‑regulated facilities. PEER’s Ruch countered that the EPA’s conclusion relies on a supposition not supported by current data and that the administration’s plan would increase risk. He said the aging infrastructure and shrinking federal response heighten the danger. Because the proposal awaits final action and the frequency of chemical incidents remains high, the outcome of the rulemaking will determine the future safety landscape for industrial facilities.