Thursday, May 3, 2012

Incomplete CFATS Knowledge Center Update



Yesterday at noon I noticed that there was a new item listed in the ‘Latest News’ section of the CFATS Knowledge Center. Since we are waiting for ISCD to publish their latest guidance on how to more effectively prepare for the Site Security Plan pre-inspection visit, I eagerly clicked on the ‘More’ link provided and was surprised to be provided with a blank pop-up window. I had hoped that I had just interrupted the posting of this bit of news, but I had the same result when I checked at 5:00 am EDT this morning.

The brief note under ‘Latest News’ reads:

“05/02/12: On Wednesday April 25th 2012, the Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD) reached a miles…”May 02, 2012
On Wednesday April 25th 2012, the Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD) reached a milestone as it completed its 1000th Compliance Assistance Visit (CAV). CAVs support the regulated community by helping chemical facilities to understand and meet the requirements under the Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards (CFATS) based on their own unique circumstances.
ISCD began conducting CAVs in 2007 to assist facilities in completing Top Screens and the highest risk facilities in submitting Security Vulnerability Assessments. Today, CAVs are conducted to provide technical assistance and educate regulated or potentially regulated facilities about the CFATS program, to provide assistance with CSAT registrations and submissions, and to answer additional questions about how to meet the requirements of CFATS. CAVs also help ISCD to assess any facility’s claim that it has made a material modification to its operations or site, assist ISCD in evaluating any facility’s reques
A facility may request a CAV at http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1247235870769.sh
I hope that we see more information on this ‘milestone’ announcement soon, particularly since it appears to be late already. NOTE: As of 11:19 am EDT I can confirm what both commenters have said; the 'More' link now provide the complete 'Latest News' item about the 1000th complaince assitance visit. Its well worht the read.

2 comments:

Dan said...

Odd, it works for me. Could you be having another browser issue? Im using Iron.


May 02, 2012
On Wednesday April 25th 2012, the Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD) reached a milestone as it completed its 1000th Compliance Assistance Visit (CAV). CAVs support the regulated community by helping chemical facilities to understand and meet the requirements under the Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards (CFATS) based on their own unique circumstances.
ISCD began conducting CAVs in 2007 to assist facilities in completing Top Screens and the highest risk facilities in submitting Security Vulnerability Assessments. Today, CAVs are conducted to provide technical assistance and educate regulated or potentially regulated facilities about the CFATS program, to provide assistance with CSAT registrations and submissions, and to answer additional questions about how to meet the requirements of CFATS. CAVs also help ISCD to assess any facility’s claim that it has made a material modification to its operations or site, assist ISCD in evaluating any facility’s request for redetermination, and allow ISCD to follow-up on any security issues or incidents that may have arisen at a facility.

A facility may request a CAV at http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1247235870769.shtm

Anonymous said...

If you click "more" you can read the rest of the posting

 
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