2011 ChemSecure Conference

Earlier this week the American Chemistry Council announced the publication of the agenda for next month’s ChemSecure Conference in New Orleans. The three day event (May 9th thru 11th) looks at chemical security issues from more of an industry perspective, though there will certainly be significant DHS participation. In fact, I noted that Rick Driggers will be representing ISCD in the Regulatory Update presentation, the first time since he became the Acting Director of ISCD that I have seen his name on a presentation list for ISCD.

The presentations will cover:

● Legislative update
● Regulatory update
● CFATS inspection update
● Voluntary initiatives
● Cyber security
● State and local fusion centers
● Transportation and CFATS issues
● Supply chain security
● Responsible Care Security Code

Following the wrap up presentation on Wednesday there will be a stand alone DHS presentation on explosives awareness training; separate registration is required. The session will provide information on IEDs and VBIEDs as well as how to respond to explosives incidents.

Further information and registration links can be found at the Conference web site.