While cyberthreats continue to be in the spotlight, a little-known federal agency outside of the technology community, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is making substantial progress on bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure by working cooperatively with industry. This effort began when the Obama Administration issued an executive order to improve cybersecurity last […]
Tag Archives: Chemical Security
Congress must provide a strong foundation for chemical security regulations
When things start to go right they tend to not receive much attention in Washington, and such is the case with current efforts to improve the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). In a major milestone for the program, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved the 750th site security plan this month. In its seven-year history, […]
New York Times loses further ground in its exposé on chemical plant security
The New York Times editorial board continues to blend old news with misinformation in its poorly constructed exposé on the security of U.S. chemical facilities (“The Danger Downwind,” May 3, 2012). Defending the communities in which we operate from potential terrorist threats is a top priority of U.S. chemical manufacturers. It’s reflected in the measures […]
Letter to Congress: Pass legislation to extend CFATS, continue chemical security enhancements
In a letter to Congress on Tuesday, ACC President Cal Dooley updated members on the progress the chemistry industry, along with our public and private partners, has made to enhance chemical security over the past decade. Additionally, in an interview with Homeland Security Newswire this week, Dooley reiterated the need for Congress to pass legislation […]
