How do facilities know they must comply with CFATS?
For more information on this topic, please reference the Appendix to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards; Final Rule http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/chemsec_appendixafinalrule.pdf (PDF, 41 pages – 4.25 MB). Referenced Text: Pursuant to § 27.210(a), the Department uses two methods to require facilities to undergo preliminary screening (i.e., complete and submit a Top-Screen). The first method, found in § 27.210(a)(1)(i), is linked to Appendix A. From the effective date of a final Appendix A (i.e., this final rule), facilities that possess any of the chemicals listed in Appendix A at or above the STQ for any applicable security issue will have 60 calendar days to complete and submit a Top-Screen to DHS. The second method, found in § 27.210(a)(1)(ii), allows the Department to contact facilities independently of Appendix A.
