Congressional Research Service Report on Pipeline Safety and Security

Last month, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) issued a report on U.S. pipeline safety and security. The report reviews current pipeline security and safety activities within the Transportation Security Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and suggests that Congress assess how the various elements of U.S. pipeline safety and security fit together in the nation’s overall strategy to protect transportation infrastructure.

TSA Publishes 30 Day ICR Notice For Rail Security Program

This week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a 30 Day Information Collection Request Notice in support of its Rail Security Program. Comments will be accepted through May 2, 2012.

2012 Chemical Sector Security Summit

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the 2012 Chemical Sector Security Summit will be held in Baltimore, MD on July 31-August 1, 2012. DHS will provide agenda and registration details later this Spring. Please visit the DHS website for more information.