Chemical
Sector
Sector Overview
The Chemical Sector is
an integral component of the U.S. economy, relying on and supporting a wide
range of other critical infrastructure sectors. The sector can be divided
into five main segments, based on the end product produced:
·
Basic chemicals
·
Specialty chemicals
·
Agricultural chemicals
·
Pharmaceuticals
·
Consumer products
Each of these segments
has distinct characteristics, growth dynamics, markets, new developments, and
issues.
The majority of Chemical Sector facilities are privately owned,
requiring the Department of Homeland Security to work closely with the private
sector and its industry associations to:
·
Set goals and
objectives.
·
Identify assets.
·
Assess risks.
·
Prioritize needs.
·
Implement protective
programs.
The Department of Homeland Security builds stakeholder capacity
and enhances critical infrastructure security and resilience through voluntary
partnerships that provide training, resources, and exercises. The Department
has also issued regulatory Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) for any facility that manufactures, uses, stores, or distributes
certain chemicals at or above specified quantities or concentrations.
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