§ 7-703. Hazardous material security standards

   On or before January 1, 2005, the Department shall adopt hazardous material security standards that require:

   (1) Prioritization and periodic analysis, using accepted methodologies, of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences;

   (2) Development and implementation of security measures commensurate with risks;

   (3) Documentation of security management programs, processes, and procedures;

   (4) Training, drills, and guidance for employees, contractors, service providers, and others, as appropriate, to enhance awareness and capability;

   (5) Communications, dialogue, and exchange of information with employees, communities, and government agencies and officials;

   (6) Internal audits to assess security programs and processes and the implementation of corrective measures; and

   (7) Third-party verification that owners and operators have implemented the physical security measures that have been identified under the required periodic analysis of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences.

HISTORY: 2004, ch. 504.