Transportation Security Vulnerability Assessment

This section outlines the basic information needed for conducting or participating in a transportation security vulnerability assessment (TSVA). A protocol for prioritizing security issues and a methodology for conducting a more detailed TSVA of escalated security issues are described in Sections 6.3 and 6.4, respectively. The purpose of this section is to provide a background and resources for ... 

This chapter provides a discussion of current security guidelines and regulations (Section 6.2) and a methodology for adapting and applying security vulnerability assessment (SVA) techniques designed for fixed chemical facilities to account for the differences specific to transportation (Sections 6.3 and 6.4). Practical transportation security elements are provided in Section 6.5. Finally, at the end of the chapter, the XYZ Chemical example highlights the unique issues of a security vulnerabiUty assessment as compared to a safety risk analysis. 

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. 

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... 

The American Chemistry Council s Responsible Care Security Code is designed to encourage continuous improvement in security performance by using a risk-based approach to identify, assess, and address vulnerabilities prevent or mitigate incidents enhance training and response capabilities and maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders. As a condition of membership in the council, each member company must implement the Security Code for facilities, transportation and value chain, and cyber security. 

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