Federal Register #CISA2024-0034

CISA ChemLock Program Information Collection Request

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking public input on a proposed information collection to support its ChemLock Program, which assists facilities possessing dangerous chemicals in improving security and risk management. - Government Buyer: - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Program Overview: - ChemLock is a voluntary program for facilities with dangerous chemicals - Aims to provide security consultations, technical assistance, onsite assessments, exercises, training, and risk assessments - Information Collection Instruments: - ChemLock Request for Services (approx. 450 responses) - ChemLock Service Registration and Preparation (approx. 300 responses) - ChemLock Service Feedback (approx. 225 responses) - Data collected includes contact information, facility and chemical details, service registration, and feedback on ChemLock services - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are being procured - Services focus on information gathering, security consultation, and feedback collection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The initiative is voluntary and targets critical infrastructure owners and operators - No contract for goods or services is being awarded; this is an information collection request - Locations: - CISA (federal office) - North Dakota (noted in a related context for a separate Fish and Wildlife Service permit, not directly tied to ChemLock)

Description

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes a new information collection to support the ChemLock Program, a voluntary program for facilities possessing dangerous chemicals. The collection includes three instruments: ChemLock Request for Services, ChemLock Service Registration and Preparation, and ChemLock Service Feedback. These instruments gather information such as contact details, facility and chemical information, service registration details, and feedback on ChemLock services. The purpose is to enhance CISA's ability to provide security consultations, technical assistance, onsite assessments, exercises, training, and risk assessments to critical infrastructure owners and operators.

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