The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), moved forward with a proposed information collection request (ICR) for its voluntary ChemLock program, which helps facilities handling hazardous chemicals strengthen security measures and reduce risk. Published as a 30-day notice in the Federal Register on Tuesday under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the proposal will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. CISA said the information collection is intended to consolidate and clarify data gathering across existing ChemLock services while also enabling an additional service offering under the program.
While some ChemLock services are currently available leveraging other approved information collections, this ICR, when approved, will allow for an additional ChemLock service. CISA proposes three instruments within this information collection, including ChemLock Request for Services, ChemLock Service Registration and Preparation, and ChemLock Service Feedback.
The instrument collects basic contact information from individuals requesting a ChemLock service,…
