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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – May 15, 2007
  2. PHMSA Issues Advisory Bulletin ADB-07-01 Senior Executive Signature & Certification of IMP Performance Reports
  3. Integrity Management Services
  4. PHMSA Issues Final Rule on Design and Construction Standards to Reduce Internal Corrosion in Gas Transmission Pipelines
  5. O & M Manual Up-To-Date?
  6. PHMSA Issues Study on Burial of Submerged Pipelines [Docket No. PHMSA-97-3001]
  7. PHMSA Announces Workshop on “Prevention Through People” (PTP)
  8. Need to Update Your Current Operator Qualification Program?
  9. PHMSA Launches Enforcement Transparency Website
  10. Washington State Enacts More Stringent Pipeline Control Measures
  11. Damage Prevention Plans
  12. TSA Announces Availability of Pipeline Security Awareness Training Materials
  13. DHS Final Rule 6 CFR Part 27 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
  14. Need A Security Plan or Audit?
  15. MMS Issues Notice to Lessees Regarding Pipeline Risers
  16. 811 Rollout
  17. A Digression: The Ultimate Commute

DHS Final Rule 6 CFR Part 27 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) issued this interim final rule (IFR) pursuant to Section 550 of the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (Section 550), which provided the Department with authority to promulgate “interim final regulations” for the security of certain chemical facilities in the United States.

This rule establishes risk-based performance standards for the security of our Nation’s chemical facilities. It requires covered chemical facilities to prepare Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs), which identify facility security vulnerabilities, and to develop and implement Site Security Plans (SSPs), which include measures that satisfy the identified risk-based performance standards. It also allows certain covered chemical facilities, in specified circumstances, to submit Alternate Security Programs (ASPs) in lieu of an SVA, SSP, or both.

The rule contains associated provisions addressing inspections and audits, recordkeeping, and the protection of information that constitutes Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI). Finally, the rule provides the Department with authority to seek compliance through the issuance of Orders, including Orders Assessing Civil Penalty and Orders for the Cessation of Operations.

This regulation is effective June 8, 2007, except for Appendix A to part 27. A subsequent final rule document will announce the effective date of Appendix A to Part 27.

Comments related to the addition of Appendix A to part 27 only will be accepted until May 9, 2007. You may submit comments identified by docket number 2006–0073 at http://www.regulations.gov.

For additional information, or for a full copy of the Final Rule, contact Jessica Roger.