Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Federal Register Notice (FRN) for Personnel Surety
CFATS Announcement
As of July 28, 2023, Congress has allowed the statutory authority for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (6 CFR Part 27) to expire.
Therefore, CISA cannot enforce compliance with the CFATS regulations at this time. This means that CISA will not require facilities to report their chemicals of interest or submit any information in CSAT, perform inspections, or provide CFATS compliance assistance, amongst other activities. CISA can no longer require facilities to implement their CFATS Site Security Plan or CFATS Alternative Security Program.
CISA encourages facilities to maintain security measures. CISA’s voluntary ChemLock resources are available on the ChemLock webpages.
If CFATS is reauthorized, CISA will follow up with facilities in the future. To reach us, please contact CFATS@hq.dhs.gov.
This is the CISA Guidance cover sheet for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program (PSP) notice.
Summary: In this Federal Register notice, the Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation of the PSP, which enables regulated chemical facilities to ensure that individuals seeking unescorted access to restricted areas are screened for terrorist ties. This notice lays out the steps for facilities to take to enroll in the program and explains what information is required to participate.