CHEMICAL SECURITY

Government Accountability Office (GAO). 2004. Homeland security—Chemical security. GAO-04-482T. Washington, DC Government Accountability Office. 

Detect—a security strategy to identify a perpetrator attempting to commit a chemical security event or other criminal activity in order to provide real-time observation as well as postincident analysis of the activities and identity of the perpetrator. 

Tadao Yoshida, "Earthquakes and Fires from Chemicals", Security, No.19, 26 (1980)... 

The Chemical Surety Program Regulation AR 50-6 prescribes procedures for the safe, secure and reliable life cycle management of chemical agents and munitions. The chemical surety program includes both physical and security design requirements for chemical security structures. 

Systems with sparingly dosed chemicals might not be separated well in flotation if there are not enough chemicals securing bubble attachment in the case of unfavorable surface-tension relationships. The extent to which the hydraulic regime in tank D is positively affected by bubble movement is still open to speculation. 

Pastirk 1, Dantus, M, Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis Conference, Incline Village, NV, (February 2006)... 

Another component of threat is target attractiveness (At). Not all targets (chemicals, modes of transport, routes, or route segments) are of equal value to adversaries and this distinction is another factor that influences the likelihood of a chemical security event. At is an estimate of the real or perceived value of a target to an adversary based on factors such as ... 

This book is not intended to be the singular reference for transporlahon vulnerability assessment, but rather provide the background for a transporlahon professional supporting such an analysis. Therefore, the SVA references presented above will provide more detail, with the understanding that most were developed from the perspective of chemical security for fixed chemical sites. The excephons are the TSA tools and API/NPRA SVA methodology, which addresses both fixed-facility and hansportation risks. Regardless, the specific security issues detailed in this chapter can be incorporated into any vulnerability assessment methodology selected. It is foreseeable that current fixed-facility methods will be expanded to include transportation issues, as well as new TSVA approaches developed. 

Chemical Security Concern Location Consequence Likelihood Risk Level... 

Detection A countermeasure strategy intended to identify an adversary attempting to plan or commit a chemical security event or other criminal activity via either real-time observations or pre-incident analysis of the activities/intelligence. Deterrence A countermeasure strategy intended to prevent or discourage the occurrence of a breach of security by means of fear or doubt. 

Prof. Lev Fyodorov (Russia) - Chairman, Union for Chemical Security, Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analitical Chemistry ... 

The growing security threat of COCs thus presents a new challenge to working with chemicals in the laboratory, especially in small-scale industrial and academic settings. While large-scale industrial manufacturing and use of COCs is a dominant concern in national and international chemical security, use of chemicals at the laboratory scale poses a unique and significant security threat and is the main focus of this report. 

Many laboratories in developing countries have basic secure storage of chemicals to prevent theft by outsiders. However, most are in need of procednres to ensnre that there is no diversion by individuals working in laboratories or visitors, including friends and relatives. The barriers to and needs for improving chemical security practices in developing countries are listed here and described in detail below. 

In academia the CSP seeks to develop and implement training activities to reinforce best practices in chemical security and safety in chemistry curricula. As discussed earlier, universities have unique risks that can include lack of safe practices, presence of COCs, improper management and storage of chemicals, and lack of enforcement of safety rules. Through its training activities, the CSP hopes to prepare laboratories in developing countries to avoid the consequences of chemical mismanagement, such as bodily... 

Current Chemical Security Engagement Program Partners, March 2009... 

The CSP is also partnering with chemical industrial organizations to promote established best practices in chemical security, such as those reflected in the Responsible Care Security Code and Responsible Care Management System. Chemical industry risks can include theft of unsecured chemicals and improper disposal of chemicals, in addition to many of the risks that academia faces. 

Cromwell. 2009. Leveraging the Relationship between Chemical Safety and Chemical Security to Reduce Terrorism Threats. Presentation given at Asia Pacific Seminar on Chemical Safety and Security to Counter Terrorism, Canberra, Australia. 

Many national and international chemical societies have a strong interest in chemical safety and security, and some already have internal committees for safety in place. Those societies in developing countries share many concerns regarding safety and security in laboratories with more developed countries. They all attempt to develop materials to promote safety but often in isolation from other chemical societies. The U.S. Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP) plays an important role in fostering interactions with and between chemical organizations that focus on safety and security issues. 

Security is not addressed in any of the standards focused on chemical laboratory operations. The CSP and partnering organizations, such as lUPAC and ACS, should press the ISO to develop new standards that address chemical security, which could raise awareness and drive adoption of chemical laboratory security practices in developing countries. 

Consider current safety and security practices in these countries based on information from the Department of State Chemical Security Engagement Program, and other organizations such as the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, and the American Chemical Society Committee on International Affairs. Use this information to determine practices most needed and/or most readily employed in developing economies. 

There is growing concern about the possible use of toxic industrial chemicals or other hazardous chemicals by those seeking to perpetrate acts of terrorism. The U.S. Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP), funded by the U.S. Department of State and run by Sandia National Laboratories, seeks to develop and facilitate cooperative international activities that promote best practices in chemical security and safe management of toxic chemicals, including... 

Chemical Security Discusses chemical security and measures for preventing theft of high hazard chemicals and other laboratory materials that might be used for untoward purposes if procured by persons with malevolent purposes. 

Pianin E. Toxic Chemicals Security Worries Officials in Washington Post 2001. 

Orum P. Chemical security 101 what you don t have can t leak, or be blown up by terrorists. Center for American Progress 2008. 

Beyond Pesticides Daily News Archives Wastewater Plants Identified As Chemical Security Threat, Alternatives Advocated. 

Process Hazard Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, Sandia National Laboratory Chemical Security Engagement Program. 

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