"Certain New Jersey industries are more vulnerable to domestic threats," said Codey. "We must explore any measure - including the possibility of using inherently safer technology - to better protect us from uncertainty. We will work with New Jersey businesses to ensure that this initiative improves security and emergency-response plans at each chemical facility."

The new requirements continue facility-by-facility security assessments to evaluate potential security threats and vulnerabilities and likely consequences of a chemical release. Of the 140 facilities that must comply with the standards, 43 are subject to the state's Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) program. As part of the new requirements, these 43 facilities must review the potential for adopting inherently safer technology as part of their assessment.