NACD Weighs In on CFATS Reauthorization Legislation
ARLINGTON, VA – National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer issued the following statement on the introduction of S. 4096 that would extend for three years and four days the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program ahead of its expiration.
“CFATS — a critical component of our nation’s national security efforts — is vital to ensuring the chemical industry and regulators work together to keep our nation’s chemical facilities secured against potential acts of terrorism. NACD applauds the introduction of legislation that would provide a multi-year extension lasting through July 27, 2023. Passage of this important bill would provide regulators and industry alike the certainty needed to continue administering and implementing this program for the foreseeable future.”