EO 13650 Preliminary Executive Order Update - In-Person Afternoon Session

Please join us for the first Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security (Executive Order 13650 (EO)) listening session.  We will share an overview of the various sections of the EO and progress made to date on each.  Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions on the progress of the EO as well as provide individual input on the process and the specific areas in the EO.  These areas include improving operational coordination with States, Tribes, and local partners; enhanced information collection and sharing; modernizing regulations, guidance, and policies; and identifying best practices in chemical facility safety and security.    

After an introduction and progress update from the tri-chairs the remainder of the meeting will be reserved for open discussion.  As time is limited, the Working Group is requsting that your oral comments be limited to five minutes or less.  You can submit written comments to EO.chemical@hq.dhs.gov.

Location:

The listening session will be held at the GSA's ROB Auditorium, 301 7th Street SW (7th and D Streets), Washington, DC  20407.  To gain access, use the entrance on D Street SW.  The auditorium is located approximately one block from the L'Enfant Metro Station and a public parking garage is located near the auditorium on 7th Street SW. 

Registration will open at 12:00 p.m. and photo identification is required. 

This session is open to stakeholders representing:

• Labor organizations representing affected workers;
• Environmental and community groups;
• Consensus standards organizations;
• Federal, Tribal, State, and local regulators; and
• First responders.

For additional information or registration questions, email EO.Chemical@hq.dhs.gov.

Privacy Act Statement:

Authority: 5 U.S. C. § 301 and 44 U.S.C. § 3101 authorize the collection of this information.

Purpose: DHS will use this information to register participants for the Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security Listening Sessions.  

Routine Use: This information may be disclosed as generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. §552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This includes using the information, as necessary and authorized by the routine uses published in DHS/ALL-002 - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Mailing and Other Lists System of Records (November 25, 2008, 73 FR 71659).

Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary; however failure to provide any of the information requested may prevent DHS from registering you for the Listening Session or contacting you regarding the event.