CISA advances ChemLock information request to support security consultations, onsite assessments, risk reduction activities
Publish Date: 2026-06-03 05:58:00
Source Domain: industrialcyber.co
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), moved forward with a proposed information collection request (ICR) for its voluntary ChemLock program, which helps facilities handling hazardous chemicals strengthen security measures and reduce risk. Published as a 30-day notice in the Federal Register on Tuesday under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the proposal will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. CISA said the information collection is intended to consolidate and clarify data gathering across existing ChemLock services while also enabling an additional service offering under the program.
While some ChemLock services are currently available leveraging other approved information collections, this ICR, when approved, will allow for an additional ChemLock service. CISA proposes three instruments within this information collection, including ChemLock Request for Services, ChemLock Service Registration and Preparation, and ChemLock Service Feedback.
The instrument collects basic contact information from individuals requesting a ChemLock service, such as security consultations, technical consultations, onsite assessments and assistance, exercises and drills, training courses, access to other tailored resources, and risk assessments. In addition, the instrument will collect facility identifying information, facility description information, and information about the chemicals present at the facility.
The agency noted that it had previously sought public input through a 60-day notice published in December 2024 and received no comments.
As the Sector Risk Management Agency for the chemical sector, CISA said ChemLock supports critical infrastructure owners and operators through voluntary security assistance related to facilities that handle hazardous chemicals. The agency is accepting comments on the proposed information…
