Short Takes – 8-28-22

TSA Requirements: A Snapshot of Growing Attention to Pipeline Cybersecurity. Nozomi Networks article looking at TSA pipeline security guidelines (Security Directive 2C). Pull quote: “With this latest announcement of additional requirements and potential rules for pipeline companies to implement in their operations, some industry leaders may struggle to understand the impacts of additional regulatory guidance.”

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Standards Update II. Federal Register - PHMSA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) incorporate by reference all or parts of updated editions of voluntary, consensus, industry technical standards currently reference in the Pipeline Safety Regulations.

Hazardous Materials: Request for Information on Electronic Hazard Communication Alternatives. Federal Register - Extension of comment period on RFI published on July 11^th, 2022. New comment deadline – October 24^th, 2022.

Request for Comments Concerning the Imposition of Emerging Technology Export Controls on Instruments for the Automated Chemical Synthesis of Peptides. OIRA approves BIS request for information. Pull Quote from Unified Agenda: “The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has identified instruments for the automated synthesis of peptides (automated peptide synthesizers) for evaluation as a potential emerging technology, consistent with the interagency process described in the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), and is seeking public comments on the potential uses of this technology, particularly with respect to its impact on U.S. national security”.