This resource page provides Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) tools, guides, and outreach materials.
Visit the CFATS Knowledge Center for an online repository of FAQs, articles, and the latest news.
Videos
- What Is CFATS? (YouTube video)
- Does CFATS Apply to My Facility? (YouTube video)
- The CFATS Process (YouTube video)
- Risk-Based Performance Standards (YouTube video)
Fact Sheets
- CFATS First Steps Fact Sheet (PDF, 521 KB)
- CFATS Overview Fact Sheet (PDF, 576 KB)
- CFATS: Reporting Cyber Incidents (PDF, 269 KB)
- CFATS and the CISA Gateway Fact Sheet (PDF, 285 KB)
- Authorization Inspections Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.22 MB)
- Compliance Inspections Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- Chemical Safety and Security Resources for Law Enforcement and First Responders Fact Sheet (PDF, 494 KB)
- Chemical Security Preparedness Resources Fact Sheet (PDF, 522 KB)
- Expedited Approval Program (EAP) Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.22 MB)
- Penalty Policy Overview Fact Sheet (PDF, 978 KB)
- Role of First Responders Fact Sheet (PDF, 507 KB)
- Resubmitting a Top-Screen Fact Sheet (PDF, 625 KB)
- Tiering Methodology Fact Sheet (PDF, 506 KB)
- Top-Regulated Chemicals of Interest (COI) Fact Sheet (PDF, 876 KB)
- Top-Screen Submission Considerations Fact Sheet (PDF, 495 KB)
Industry Fact Sheets
- Agricultural Production Facilities Fact Sheet (PDF, 592 KB)
- Brewery Fact Sheet (PDF, 546 KB)
- Colleges and Universities Fact Sheet (PDF, 518 KB)
- Cosmetic Manufacturing Fact Sheet (PDF, 601 KB)
- Fishery and Hatchery Fact Sheet (PDF, 563 KB)
- Food Manufacturing Fact Sheet (PDF, 569 KB)
- Glass Production Fact Sheet (PDF, 770 KB)
- Laboratory Fact Sheet (PDF, 526 KB)
- Meat Processing Fact Sheet (PDF, 539 KB)
- Pool and Water Park Fact Sheet (PDF, 698 KB)
- Pulp and Paper Production Fact Sheet (PDF, 553 KB)
- Warehouse, Storage, and Distribution Center Facility Fact Sheet (PDF, 864 KB)
- Joint Safety Advisory: Risks of Improper Storage of Hazardous Chemicals at Chemical Warehouses and Chemical Distribution Facilities (PDF, 353 KB)
- Winery Fact Sheet (PDF, 609 KB)
Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Fact Sheets
- RBPS 1-7 - Detection and Delay Fact Sheet (PDF, 889 KB)
- RBPS 8 - Cyber Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.22 MB)
- RBPS 9 - Response Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- RBPS 10 - Monitoring Fact Sheet (PDF, 474 KB)
- RBPS 11 - Training Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.21 MB)
- RBPS 12(iv) - Screening for Terrorist Ties Fact Sheet (PDF, 515 KB)
- RBPS 15 and RBPS 16 - Reporting Significant Security Incidents Fact Sheet (PDF, 518 KB)
- RBPS 18 - Records Fact Sheet (PDF, 493 KB)
- Sample Records for RBPS 18 (DOCX, 66 KB)
Flyers
- Ammonia (anhydrous) Flyer (PDF, 257 KB)
- Ammonium Nitrate Flyer (PDF, 488 KB)
- Hydrogen Peroxide Flyer (PDF, 280 KB)
- Nitromethane Flyer (PDF, 291 KB)
- Propane Flyer (PDF, 250 KB)
- Receiving a Chemical of Interest (COI) Flyer (PDF, 287 KB)
- Report a CFATS Violation Flyer (PDF, 188 KB)
Personnel Surety Program (PSP) Toolkit
- CSAT 2.0 Personnel Surety Program (PSP) Instructions (PDF, 1.57 MB)
- RBPS 12(iv) - Screening for Terrorist Ties Fact Sheet (PDF, 515 KB)
- Personnel Surety Program Sample Supplements (DOCX, 54 KB)
- PSP Sample Bulk Upload (XLSX, 11 KB)
- PSP Sample Privacy Notices (PDF, 103 KB)
- PSP Demonstration Webinar (YouTube video)
Translated Resources
- CFATS First Steps Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF, 173 KB)
- CFATS Overview Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF, 237 KB)
- RBPS 9 - Response Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF, 285 KB)
- Report a CFATS Violation Flyer - Spanish (PDF, 91 KB)
- Tiering Methodology Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF, 172 KB)
Guidance and Policy Documents
- CISA Guidance webpage
- Expedited Approval Program (EAP) Guidance (PDF, 1.23 MB)
- CFATS Outreach Strategy - Fiscal Years 2020-2023 (PDF, 530 KB)
- Policy for Assessing Civil Penalties under CFATS (PDF, 1.61 MB)
- Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance (PDF, 1.86 MB)
Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 Resources
- CSAT 2.0 Personnel Surety Program (PSP) Instructions (PDF, 1.57 MB)
- CSAT 2.0 Portal User Manual (PDF, 13 MB)
- CSAT 2.0 Top-Screen Instructions (PDF, 453 KB)
- CSAT 2.0 Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA)/Site Security Plan (SSP) Instructions (PDF, 1.66 MB)
- CSAT 2.0 Survey Application User Manual (PDF, 6.3 MB)
Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) Resources
- CVI Authorized User Training
- CVI Cover Sheet (PDF, 41 KB)
- Safeguarding CVI Revised Procedural Manual (PDF, 647 KB)