Washington - Many US plants that process hazardous chemicals may be vulnerable to year 2000 computer bug failures, increasing the risk of accidents next January 1st, a government agency said yesterday.
In a report to the US Senate Special Committee on the year 2000 computer problem, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said the so-called millennium bug could cause "significant" problems for the industry, including plant shutdowns, although multinational corporations should be ready in time.