Tag: chemical facility

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Prepare for ‘Harsh’ Hurricane Season

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 10, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 10, 2024

Hurricane Beryl was the Atlantic Ocean’s earliest Category 5 storm on record, raising concerns about a “harsh” hurricane season ahead. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging chemical companies to prepare their facilities now to avoid potential catastrophe. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an 85% chance […]

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Anti-Terrorism Standards for Chemical Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 30, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Gary Peters (D-MI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Tom Carper (D-DE) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which is set to expire on July 27, 2023. The program was created after national security experts recognized a security vulnerability among chemical facilities following […]