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Chemical Industry: Legislation

Chemical plant security

11/27/2007 - A bill (S. 994) that would have required operators of certain chemical storage facilities to develop security plans was approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works but was not considered by the full Senate.
Chemical Industry: Integrated Systems

Safe and Secure

11/14/2007 - Chemical companies are leading the way in integrating safety and security functions to achieve synergies.
Daily Headline : Terrorism

DHS Cuts Chemicals from Security Risk List

11/05/2007 - The agency amended its original list of chemicals to regulate due to industry pressure.
Daily Headline : Homeland Security

DHS Releases "Chemicals of Interest" List

11/02/2007 - Companies holding these chemicals beyond a certain quantity will have to submit to DHS' Top-Screen, an online risk assessment tool.
Chemical Industry: Contingency Planning \ Disaster Management

Distilled Protection

10/31/2007 - One chemical manufacturer discusses how it protects its facilities.
Technofile: How-to

Quick Bytes: The chemistry of security

09/27/2007 - The American Chemistry Council’s Chemical Information Technology Council has released a guidance document “to educate and inform member companies, customers and the public” about cybersecurity concerns.
Legal Report: Legislation

Chemical facilities

09/26/2007 - A bill (H.R. 5695) introduced by Rep. Daniel Lungren (R-CA) that would require that the DHS categorize dangerous chemicals as substances of concern has been approved by the House Homeland Security Committee. It is still pending in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Beyond Print: How-to

Cyberthreats at Chemical Plants

09/26/2007 - A new guide from the chemical industry informs companies about cybersecurity concerns.
Legal Report: Legislation

Chemical facilities

09/25/2007 - A bill (S. 2145) introduced by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) that would enhance security at chemical facilities has been approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate has agreed to consider the measure.
Beyond Print: Terrorism

Chemical Security

09/24/2007 - Chemical facilities are making progress. Find out which ones have dramatically reduced the risk of harm from hazardous chemicals. (CAP’s Preventing Toxic Terrorism: How Some Chemical Facilities are Removing Danger to American Communities and the National Research Council’s Terrorism and Chemical Infrastructure: Protecting People and Reducing Vulnerabilities are both available at SM Online.)
Homeland Security: Government Reports (GAO etc.)

A Clear Shot at Chemical Plant Security

09/21/2007 - Cyber war games, US-visit evaluated, and chemical plant security concerns.
Beyond Print: Government Reports (GAO etc.)

Chemical Security

09/21/2007 - The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2005 calls for security to be increased to protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities.
Beyond Print: Government Reports (GAO etc.)

Chemical Facilities

09/20/2007 - Chemical plant security  continues to be found wanting. Problems are being examined in congressional hearings and by the GAO.
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