This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Risk Management Framework and the Sector Specific Plan (SSP). SSP goals are presented and include:
sustain protection of public health and the
environment;
recognize and reduce risks in the water
sector;
maintain a resilient infrastructure; and,
increase communication, outreach, and
public confidence. Emerging issues/developments are presented, including the following:
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
- Interim Final Rule issued April 2, 2007
- Water sector currently exempt
- Chlorine gas use as part VBIED in Iraq has triggered
interest/concern from DHS/EPA and Capital Hill; and,
performance metrics based on SSP Goals
- WSCC/GCC approved in February, 2008, WaterISAC
is testing now for a planned rollout later this year
- all voluntary, but intent to assess basic level of
progress towards greater security and preparedness
under the NIPP framework; the gaseous chlorine issue; and, the Pandemic Flu issue.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 950 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 27 |
| Published : | 11/01/2008 |
