Jun 30 2008
This is a look at the chemical security implications associated with the recent release of the Chemical Safety Board’s final report on the Barton Solvents’ Fire.
Jun 27 2008
This is part of a series of blogs about the completion of the Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA). The SVA instructions were just recently released by DHS. These SVAs will be completed by High-Risk chemical facilities so designated by DHS.
Jun 27 2008
This is a brief review of the current status of the two DHS Appropriations bills making their way through their respective houses.
Jun 26 2008
This is a brief review of two blog reactions to the start of the SVA process. Updated information on the number of facilities involved in the SVA process is also provided.
Jun 26 2008
This is a brief note about the approval of a substitute version of HR 6193 by the House Homeland Security Committee today.
Jun 26 2008
This is a quick review of the content of a hearing before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection. The hearing reviewed the recent explosion at the Goodyear Chemical Company facility I Houston, TX and discussed the...
Jun 25 2008
This is a brief description of the latest additions to the DHS FAQ web page. The 24 questions added deal with SVA matters.
Jun 25 2008
This is a brief comment on a news story about DHS funding. The chairman of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee released his top 5 areas for future DHS focus.
Jun 25 2008
This is part of a series of blogs about the completion of the Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA). The SVA instructions were just recently released by DHS. These SVAs will be completed by High-Risk chemical facilities so designated by DHS.
Jun 24 2008
This is the first in a series of blogs about the completion of the Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA). The SVA instructions were just recently released by DHS. These SVAs will be completed by High-Risk chemical facilities so designated by DHS.