Are CFATS background checks required for emergency responders prior to access to restricted areas or critical assets during emergency situations?
No. During emergency situations, 6 CFR 27.230(a)(12) does not require CFATS background checks on emergency responders at the state or local level that gain unescorted access to restricted areas or critical assets. . . .
FAQ Number: 1368 Last Modified: June 14, 2011 Date Published: June 30, 2010
My facility must perform background checks in accordance with the Risk-Based Performance Standard (RBPS) 12 “Personnel Surety” on affected individuals. Who is an affected individual?
Pursuant to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards(CFATS), Personnel Surety protocol requires facilities to “perform appropriate background checks on and ensure appropriate credentials for facility personnel, and as appropriate, for unescorted visitors with access to restricted areas and critical assets, including, (i) measures de . . .
FAQ Number: 1769 Last Modified: February 12, 2016 Date Published: February 12, 2016
What does a facility need to do to comply with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program requirements that are in effect now that the program has been implemented?
DHS recommends that facilities familiarize themselves with the contents of the notice of implementation available at https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/12/18/2015-31625/chemical-facility-anti-terrorism-standards-personnel-surety-program, but no action is required until the facility is contacted by the Department.
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FAQ Number: 1765 Last Modified: February 05, 2016 Date Published: February 05, 2016
How long will a facility have to implement the approved security measures to check for terrorist ties (Risk-Based Performance Standard (RBPS) 12(iv)) in its Site Security Plan (SSP)/Alternative Security Program (ASP)?
The Department will expect that, unless otherwise noted in an approved SSP or ASP, the security measures necessary to check for terrorist ties will be completed within 60 days of approval of the facility’s modified SSP/ASP. A facility may also suggest alternative schedules based on the unique circumstances in the facility’s SSP/ASP.
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FAQ Number: 1764 Last Modified: February 05, 2016 Date Published: February 05, 2016
When will DHS grant access to the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Personnel Surety Program application if a facility chooses to meet Risk-Based Performance Standard (RBPS) 12(iv) by selecting Option 1 or Option 2 in its Site Security Plan (SSP)/Alternative Security Program (ASP)?
The Department will grant access to the CSAT Personnel Surety Program application when the Department approves an SSP/ASP without an RBPS 12(iv) condition. At that time, the facility will be informed it may begin submitting information about affected individuals. . . .
FAQ Number: 1768 Last Modified: February 05, 2016 Date Published: February 05, 2016
Does DHS allow facilities to contract out the submission of information under Option 1 or Option 2 for the Personnel Surety Program in Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 12(iv) to third parties?
Facilities have the flexibility to decide how to implement the requirement to vet facility personnel and unescorted visitors with or seeking access to restricted areas and critical assets at high-risk chemical facilities. This could include designating a third party or multiple third parties (e.g., contractors) to perform this submission . . .
FAQ Number: 1766 Last Modified: February 05, 2016 Date Published: February 05, 2016
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