Ruppersberger to Host Panel Discussion about Chemical Security

(Washington, D.C.)-  Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger will lead a balanced, commonsense panel discussion about protecting and securing the chemical industry including production, storage and distribution facilities from potential terrorist attacks.

Panelists include Dennis Schrader, Director for Maryland Governor's Office of Homeland Security; Captain Curt Springer, Commander USCG Sector Baltimore; Harvey Eisenberg, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Kathy Baker, National Association of Chemical Distributors; Diane Schute, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association; and Dr. Daraius Irani, Director of the Applied Economics Group with RESI at Towson University.

This forum will be held at the Minnegan Room in the Unitas Stadium at Towson University. Parking is complimentary and signs will be posted around campus to direct you the building. This discussion is open to the public. A press conference will be held immediately following the event at 1:30 pm.

Seating capacity is limited. Please send your RSVP immediately to Sheilah Mirmiran at Sheilah.mirmiran@mail.house.gov or 202-225-3061. You will receive further details and directions with your registration confirmation.

Who:
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD)
Dennis Schrader, Director, MD Office of Homeland Security
Captain Curt Springer, Commander, US Coast Guard Sector Baltimore
Harvey Eisenberg, Asst US States Attorney for the District of Maryland
Kathee Baker, National Association of Chemical Distributors
Marty Durbin, American Chemistry Council
Dr. Daraius Irani, Applied Economics Group with RESI at Towson U.
Chief William J. Goodwin Jr., Baltimore City Fire Department

What:
Commonsense Panel Discussion about Chemical Security

When:
Monday, June 20, 8:45 AM to 1:30 PM
Press Conference at 1:30 pm

Where:
Minnegan Room in Unitas Stadium
Press Conference Outisde Unitas Stadium
Towson University
Auburn Dr at Osler Dr
Towson, MD 21204 

**Press is welcome to attend the entire panel discussion that begins at 8:45am in the Minnegan Room in Unitas Stadium but space is limited. Please call Heather Molino at (703) 615-5371 if you would like to attend.**

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