Petrochemical

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) require security changes for the U.S. Petrochemical Industry. Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations has an understanding of the special needs and regulatory requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Section 550, that directs DHS to identify, assess, and ensure effective security at chemical facilities. Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations has a long and successful history supporting strong working relationships with our industry clients, as well as, with government regulators.

We offer complete services for managing the challenges of CFATS including consulting, training, and implementation. We have an in-depth knowledge of the process industries and work closely with industry, and government agencies involved with chemical security. We are leading experts in CFATS and look forward to helping our clients be in CFATS Compliance with industry specific training, which includes extensive knowledge in the following areas:

• Department of Homeland Security Section 550 (CFATS)
• Maritime Transportation Security Act, USCG, 33 CFR 105, B / CFR 106, B
• Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA)
  Fluent in multiple risk assessment methodologies including American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Center for Chemical Process Safety, American Chemistry Council approved, Sandia Labs, RAM-W, American Petroleum Institute (API), and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA)
• Site Security Plan (SSP)
• Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) using the DHS SSP template
• Alternative Security Program (ASP)
• Risk-Based Performance Standard (RBPS)
• Third-party review of facility SSPs, assess facility readiness for a DHS CFATS inspection
• Executive Protection (EP)
• Investigations
• Contraband Searches (CS)
• Disaster Response Capabilities (DRC)
• Security and Emergency Response Plans (SERP)
• Rapid Security Deployment (RSD)
• Security Awareness (SA)
• Gap Analysis (GA)

The following is the approach that Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations experts offer that will assist you in meeting the DHS regulatory requirements and documenting your compliance in your SSP.

Site Visit

Review existing security measures and capture all data necessary to complete the DHS CSAT SSP for each facility and, if needed, develop a “template” that can be used for multiple, similar facility SSP submissions.

Strategy

Formulate a plan for completion of SSP including development of an overarching Corporate Security Plan (policy level) and preparation of facility-specific SSP to meet DHS CSAT SSP requirements or ASP.

Gap Analysis

Evaluate existing facility security countermeasures identified   and compare those security measures with the associated RBPS metrics for each site’s applicable DHS CFATS tier level.

Identify Solutions

Recommend security measures required to meet the RBPS, or document the rationale explaining in depth why existing systems are sufficient to provide the necessary security. This step may require direct communication with DHS to seek and achieve concurrence.

Prepare the CSAT SSP

Complete the DHS SSP using CSAT and the information developed in the earlier steps to ensure facility compliance, establishing the foundation for DHS SSP approval.

Inspection, Audit, and Ongoing Support

Provide independent third-party review of facility SSPs, assess facility readiness for a DHS CFATS inspection, support facility training, and interface with organizations essential to meet CSAT SSP response requirements. In addition, assist in representing the facility in the event of DHS inspections or citations. Provide complete CFATS support, including training, SVAs, and other services.