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SHOW NOTES In this episode, we talk with:  Annie Hunziker Boyer, Branch Chief for Policy, Rulemaking and Engagement in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office of Chemical Security  And  Dr. Ashley Pennington, Chemical Engineer and Acting Section Chief, Planning and Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement Division Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).  We explore how chemical security is a shared responsibility across government and private industry. Annie explains the implications of the loss of authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulation and how the lapsed CFATS regulation affects the chemical industry’s security resilience. Dr. Pennington’s work focuses on voluntary efforts and her remarks highlight the benefits and limitations of voluntary security efforts.  RESOURCES Throughout our conversation a few resources were mentioned:  For the most up-to-date status on CFATS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/chemical-facility-anti-terrorism-standards-cfats  CISA’s Chemical Sector webpage with links to many resources is available here: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience/critical-infrastructure-sectors/chemical-sector  The email for non-sensitive chemical security and resilience questions, including requests to be added to the distribution list for regular bulletins and alerts: chemicalsector@cisa.dhs.gov For information on the voluntary ChemLock program, go to https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/chemlock  CISA Central, https://www.cisa.gov/cisa-central, is the general communication channel for DHS CISA The HSIN (Homeland Security Information Network) Portal allows DHS CISA to securely share sensitive information with private industry partners. To request access, go to https://www.cisa.gov/hsin-ci-chemical-portal.  EPISODE CREDITS  Host and Show Notes Writer: Robyn Brooks  Producer and Editor: Cindy Kuranchie  Music: Audio source - MusicRevolution, Adobe Stock Asset ID - #592819815 Recorded on August 1, 2024. 

CI Staff Member Frank Reiner meets with Dr. Nass to discuss possible toxicity resulting from PFAS and perchlorates in the environment. Dr. Nass was a guest speaker at the CI 2023 Fall Meeting.

CI Staff member Robyn Brooks sits down with Dr. Anand to discuss the idea of psychological safety. Dr. Anand was one of the guest speakers at the CI 2021 Annual Meeting. 

In this episode, we chat with Brittany Cole, one of our 2020 Fall Meeting speakers about diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it relates to psychological safety at work. 

This episode features an interview with Randy Rowe (ERCO Worldwide), the 2019 Peter M. Mayo Honoree. 

Strong safety and environmental performance require an all-in effort and engagement from companies, their employees, and the residents of communities in which facilities operate. In this episode, Tim delves deeper into this topic and shares insights with listeners.

Show Notes: For safety resources and to learn more about The Chlorine Institute, visit us at: www.chlorineinstitute.org   https://krausebellgroup.com  Use code TCI25 for 25% off the book, "7 Insights into Safety Leadership."