Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
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.
CFATS is the nation's first regulatory program focused specifically on security at high-risk chemical facilities. Managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the CFATS program identifies and regulates high-risk facilities to ensure security measures are in place to reduce the risk that certain dangerous chemicals are weaponized by terrorists.
CFATS Overview
Under CFATS, a chemical facility is any establishment or individual that possesses or plans to possess any of the more than 300 chemicals of interest (COI) in Appendix A at or above the listed screening threshold quantity (STQ) and concentration. These facilities must report their chemicals to CISA via an online survey, known as a Top-Screen. CISA uses the Top-Screen information a facility submits to determine if the facility is considered high-risk and must develop a security plan. Learn more on the CFATS process webpage.
The CFATS regulation applies to facilities across many industries - chemical manufacturing, storage and distribution, energy and utilities, agriculture and food, explosives, mining, electronics, plastics, colleges and universities, laboratories, paint and coatings, and healthcare and pharmaceuticals, among others.
Chemical security is not a temporary issue. As threats evolve, CISA is committed to working with stakeholders to protect the nation's highest-risk chemical infrastructure.
Read or download a printer-friendly CFATS Overview Fact Sheet or watch the YouTube videos below to learn more.
CFATS Process, Regulation, and Tools
CFATS Process
Learn more about the processes for facilities that may need to register under the CFATS regulation.
CFATS Resources
Find CFATS fact sheets, flyers, guidance documents, manuals, instruction guides, advisory opinions, and more.
Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI)
Learn more about CVI, the information protection regime administered under the CFATS regulation to ensure that information chemical facilities provide to CISA is protected from public disclosure or misuse.
Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT)
CSAT is an online portal that houses the surveys and applications facilities must submit to CISA to determine which facilities are considered high-risk under the CFATS regulation.
Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS)
The 18 RBPS are the standards that all chemical facilities determined to be "high-risk" must meet in their security plan in order to comply with the CFATS regulation.
CFATS Laws and Regulations
These are the statutes, regulations, and notices regarding the CFATS regulatory program.
CFATS and Executive Order 13650
Learn more about how CISA is working with other federal agencies and state and local officials to improve the security and safety of chemical facilities and reduce the risks of hazardous chemicals to workers and communities.
CFATS Monthly Statistics
These metrics show the maturation and growth of the CFATS program.
CFATS Knowledge Center
The CFATS Knowledge Center is an online repository of frequently asked questions (FAQs), articles, and the latest CFATS program news.
Featured CFATS Resources
To view all CFATS Resources, visit the CFATS Resources page.
Request Assistance
To request either a CFATS presentation or a compliance assistance, please send an email with the requested information to CFATS@hq.dhs.gov.
Contact
For more information about the CFATS program, please email CFATS@hq.dhs.gov.
For technical assistance, call the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Help Desk at 866-323-2957 or email CSAT@hq.dhs.gov from Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET).