ISCD Updates 2 FAQ Responses – 7-22-20

Today the CISA Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD) updated the responses to two frequently asked questions on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Knowledge Center. This is part of an on-going effort at ISCD to make FAQ editorial changes designed to: reflect changes in program management (CISA branding), to change URL’s to page links (see the similar 6-22-20 blog post) and to make the responses more helpful; rather than reflecting changes in ISCD policy.

The FAQ responses updated today include:

FAQ #1779 A local governmental entity operates a Public Water System (PWS) consisting of two separate facilities. Facility “A” receives a chemical of interest (COI) above the applicable screening threshold quantity (STQ), off-loads and uses some of the COI, and then repackages the unused COI and ships it for use at PWS Facility “B.” At both facilities, the COI is used exclusively to treat drinking water to enable consumption by residents of the community serviced by the PWS. Is PWS Facility “A” required to submit a Top-Screen to report the COI to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), or is PWS Facility “A” an excluded facility under 6 U.S.C. § 621(4)(B)?

FAQ #1782 Are there any facilities statutorily excluded from CFATS?