Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2004

Summary

Chemical Facilities Storage Act of 2003 - Requires owners or operators of selected chemical storage facilities to develop and implement a site security plan that addresses the facility's vulnerability to a terrorist release. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to promulgate regulations specifying: (1) which facilities should be selected based on the likelihood of terrorist attack, the nature of the substances stored, the potential harm if released, cost, and technical feasibility; (2) a timetable for the completion of a vulnerability assessment and site security plan; (3) the contents of the plan; (4) plan certification and availability requirements; and (5) limits on the disclosure of sensitive information. Requires the Secretary to provide owners or operators with relevant threat information to the extent practicable. Grants the Secretary access to the premises, security plans, and other records, as necessary, for any selected facility.

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Timeline

1. 5 May 2003

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 May 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 October 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 11 May 2004

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-261. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 May 2004

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-261. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

6. 11 May 2004

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.

   Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 11 May 2004 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 5 May 2003 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 May 2004

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 May 2004

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 11 May 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 May 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 May 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 May 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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