DHS to Enforce Security Rules for Chemical Storage and Distribution

(DC Velocity – Toby Gooley)

When it comes to cargo security, air and ocean transportation probably are where you’ve focused your efforts. But if you have any involvement with the storage, transportation, and distribution of chemicals, warns the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), then you need to add those activities to your list of security concerns – right now.

CFATS, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (6 CFR Part 27) establishes risk-based performance standards for chemical facility security. The final rule was published in late 2007, and DHS plans to ramp up enforcement in 2010. Read more here.