Chemical Sector Council Partners
The Chemical Sector has a strong history of working in partnership with both the private and public sector to develop industry practices that build a culture of safety and security. In accordance with the partnership framework developed in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) 2013, private owners and operators work directly with their peers through the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council and with the government counterparts at all levels through the Chemical Government Coordinating Council. Visit the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council Webpage for more information on Chemical Sector meetings.
Chemical Sector Coordinating Council (SCC)
The Chemical SCC is a self-organized, self-governed council of representatives from 15 trade associations representing a high percentage, but not all, of the nation’s Chemical Sector. The Chair and Vice Chair represent individual owners and operators from the trade associations. The Council provides a forum for private companies to coordinate on sector strategy, policy, information sharing, regulations, and risk management activities.
Chemical SCC Members
- Agricultural Retailers Association
- American Chemistry Council
- American Coatings Association
- American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers
- Compressed Gas Association
- Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology
- CropLife America
- Institute of Makers of Explosives
- International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
- International Liquid Terminals Association
- Louisiana Chemical Association
- National Association of Chemical Distributors
- Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates
- The Chlorine Institute
- The Fertilizer Institute
Chemical Government Coordinating Council (GCC)
The Chemical GCC enables interagency and cross-jurisdictional coordination and communication on chemical security strategies, safety activities, and policies among Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial government agencies. The GCC also works closely with the SCC to plan, implement, and execute sector-wide resilience and security programs within the Chemical Sector.
Chemical GCC Members
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Office of Infrastructure Protection
- Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis
- Science and Technology Directorate
- United States Coast Guard