Combating Terrorism: Chemical Plant Security : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, February 23, 2004U.S. Government Printing Office, 2004 - 130 pages |
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Page 57 - The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002...
Page 13 - And the assumption has been made too often that concern for the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink is...
Page 11 - To access, receive, and analyze law enforcement information, intelligence information, and other information from agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies (including law enforcement agencies), and private sector entities...
Page 75 - Code represent 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.
Page 10 - I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today, and I would be pleased to answer any questions that you have at the appropriate time. Thank you.
Page 61 - Act, impose safety and emergency response requirements on chemical facilities that may incidentally reduce the likelihood and mitigate the consequences of terrorist attacks.' All of these requirements could potentially mitigate a terrorist attack in a number of ways. First, because some of these requirements only apply to facilities with more than threshold quantities of certain chemicals, facility owners have an incentive to reduce or eliminate these chemicals, which may make the facility a less...
Page 86 - ... for representative enhancements.) • Protecting Information and Cyber-Security. Protecting information and information systems is a critical component of a sound security management system and an essential part of the Security Code. This includes evaluating potential vulnerabilities in facility process control systems as well as corporate information technology systems and taking appropriate measures to address vulnerabilities identified. • Training, Drills and Guidance. Emergency preparedness...
Page 62 - The Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act of 1999 required Justice to review and report on the vulnerability of chemical facilities to terrorist or criminal attack. In May 2002, nearly 2 years after it was due, Justice prepared and submitted an interim report to Congress that described observations on security at...
Page 9 - ... 214-220 (For primary document see N95-33265 12-25) Avail: CASI HC A02/MF A03 Following the emergence of the European Community as a unified trading and economic entity, the various member states are required to follow certain directives governing their social affairs. Many of these directives concern the quality of the air we breathe, and the water that we use for consumption or in industrial processes. In order to comply with these directives a major overhaul of the water industry in the UK...