Chemical Sector
Overview
The U.S. Chemical Sector converts raw materials into more than 70,000 diverse products essential to modern life and distributes those products to more than 750,000 end users throughout the Nation. Several hundred thousand U.S. chemical facilities—ranging from petrochemical manufacturers to chemical distributors—use, manufacture, store, transport, or deliver chemicals along a complex, global supply chain. End users include critical infrastructure sectors, making the uninterrupted production and transportation of chemicals essential for national and economic security.
The Chemical Sector—is made up of four distinct components, each of which has distinct characteristics, growth dynamics, markets, new developments, and issues:
- Basic chemicals
- Specialty chemicals
- Agricultural chemicals
- Consumer products
Whether the company is an upstream retailer or downstream provider engaging in the transport or manufacturing of these chemicals or products, the Chemical SRMA is a central point of contact for innovative tools and information.
Chemical Sector-Specific Plan
The Chemical Sector-Specific Plan details how the National Infrastructure Protection Plan's risk management framework is implemented within the sector's unique characteristics and risk landscape. Each Sector Risk Management Agency develops a sector-specific plan through a coordinated effort involving its public and private sector partners. The Department of Homeland Security is designated as the SRMA for the Chemical Sector.
Chemical Sector Council Charters and Membership
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.
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 governments.
Chemical Sector Coordinating Council (SCC)
The Chemical SCC is a self-organized, self-governed council of representatives from 15 trade associations. The Chair and Vice Chair represent individual owners and operators from the trade associations.
Chemical Resources & Publications
More Chemical Sector ResourcesChemical Sector Risk Management Agency Fact Sheet
Chemical Sector Profile
Chemical Sector Cybersecurity Framework Implementation Guidance
Chemical Sector Landscape
Chemical Sector Security Awareness Guide
Chemical Sector Playbook
See Say Chemical Security Brochure
HSIN-CI Chemical Portal
Featured Items
Chemical Security Summit
This Summit is the signature industry event for chemical representatives across the chemical and interconnected sectors to learn, share perspectives and engage in dialogue.
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Discover the most pressing issues CISA is tracking, current directives you should be aware of, and campaigns we’ve launched to further our mission.
Chemical Sector Training
The Chemical Sector collaborates with government and sector partners to identify and develop free or low-cost security awareness training and resources that provide chemical sector stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to enhance their security and resilience.
NFPA 704 Safety Diamond – CISA Chemical SRMA Informational Webinar
This training provides further understanding of the NFPA 704 system, improving chemical sector facility safety, security, and resilience.
GHS— The Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals– CISA Chemical SRMA Informational Webinar
This training delivers an overview of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Chemical Sector Security Awareness Training
The Chemical Sector Security Awareness Training as a foundational voluntary training course that provides an overview of security awareness at chemical facilities for private sector stakeholders.
Security Seminars and Exercises for Chemical Industry Stakeholders
The Chemical Sector Risk Management Agency supports requests from chemical industry councils, associations, and emergency management agencies for presentations, training, exhibits, and exercises.
Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Training and Awareness
The Office of Bombing Prevention (OBP) develops tools to improve national preparedness for bombing threats at all levels of government, the public, and within the private sector.
Critical Infrastructure Learning Series
The Critical Infrastructure Learning Series allows the Department to provide web-based seminars on current and emerging critical infrastructure topics, tools, trends, issues, and best practices.
Additional Training Opportunities
The Department of Homeland Security offers a variety of training opportunities for DHS personnel, partners, and citizens, including home and business owners.
Chemlock Training
CISA offers live, on-demand training to assist owners, operators, facility personnel, and retailers with understanding the threats that chemicals pose and what security measures can be put into place.
Chemical Sector Regulatory Authorities and Executive Orders
As the majority of Chemical Sector assets are privately owned and operated, effective security and resilience planning requires a shared commitment between the public and private sectors to implement the most effective risk management strategies throughout the sector. However, the highest-risk assets are regulated for security through several different regulatory programs.
The information on this page is for informational purposes and may not be exhaustive. Visit the webpages below to learn more specifics on each of the regulatory authorities.
Executive Order, Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure
Directs the federal government to improve the cybersecurity of federal networks, support critical infrastructure owners and operators, enhance cyber deterrence measures, and forge international coalitions.
Ammonium Nitrate Security Program
Proposed regulation developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to direction from Congress to regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an ammonium nitrate facility.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact the Chemical Sector Management Team at ChemicalSector@mail.cisa.dhs.gov.