Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulation Volume I, Fifteenth Revised Edition, United Nations, New York and Geneva, 2007 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, Interim Final Rule, 6 C.F.R. Part 27, April 2007 U.S. Department of Justice, Chemical Facility Vulnerability Assessment Methodology, NIJ Special Report, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, July 2002... 

CFATS Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards... 

In April 2007, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS). The DHS is to identify, assess, and ensnre effective security at high-risk chemical facilities. Included in this standard is the requirement for facilities handling chemicals above a threshold amount, to submit an SVA for DHS review and approval along with a Site Security Plan (SSP). An SVA evaluates risk from deliberate acts that could result in major incidents. It is performed in a systematic and methodical manner to analyze potential threats and evaluates these threats against plant vulnerabilities. From this analysis, it determines possible consequences and whether safeguards to prevent or mitigate their occurrence are recommended. See also Terrorism. 

CFATS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard... 

See Chemical Abstract Service web site umnv.cas.org (accessed October 28, 2009). SOURCE U.S. Department of Homeland Security list of Chemicals of Interest (6 CFR Part 27 Appendix to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Final Rule November 20, 2007). 

In 2007 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards that seek to minimize the risk of chemicals being stolen and used for terrorist purposes. These regulations cover the use of 325 chemicals in chemical facilities that present high levels of security risk, including laboratories. Many of these chemicals are found in laboratories. 

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. Available at http // www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/laws/gc l 166796969417.shtm (accessed February 18, 2009). 

Selecting Disinfectants in a Security-Conscious Environment, This book will help water utilities of all sizes in choosing chemical disinfectants that will meet their needs and comply with USEPA security guidelines and the Department of Homeland Security s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, (order 20707)... 

On October 4,2006, President Bush signed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, which provides the DHS with the authority to regulate the security of chemical facilities. The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS 6 CFR 27) Interim Final Rule (IFR) was published on April 9, 2007. The purpose of 6 CFR 27 is to lower the risk posed by certain chemical facilities. CFATS requires chemical facilities to provide the DHS with information to determine whether they are a covered facility and are required to meet certain security performance requirements. In order to identify high-risk chemical facilities, the DHS has identified chemicals for preliminary screening based on the belief that such chemicals, if released, stolen, diverted, and/or contaminated, have the potential to create significant human health and/or life consequences. 

Department of Homeland Security. (2007a). 6 CFR 27 Appendix to chemical facihty anti-terrorism standards final rule. Available June 5, 2013, at http //www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/ assets/chemsec appendixa-chemicalofinterestlist.pdf Department of Homeland Security. (2007b). Chemical facility anti-terrorism standards. 

Appendix C Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards ... 

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, Final Rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 17687-17745 (Apr. 9, 2007). 

Moore, D., 2008. Implementation of DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. 

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