NPRA Provides Another Learning Opportunity for CFATS and Chemical Security

Feb. 24, 2011

I want to alert you to another upcoming learning opportunity. The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) is holding its 2011 Security Conference Tues., March 1 - Wed. March 2 at the InterContinental Houston Hotel in Houston.

I want to alert you to another upcoming learning opportunity. The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) is holding its 2011 Security Conference Tues., March 1 - Wed. March 2 at the InterContinental Houston Hotel in Houston.


I won't be speaking at this one, but there will be a number of excellent speakers, topics and the opportunity to look at some of the latest technologies available for plant and facility security. The keynote speaker will be Kathleen Troia "KT" McFarland, a national security commentator and columnist, who appears weekly on a number of TV, online and national radio programs. McFarland held national security posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan Administrations. There will also be speakers from major petrochemical and chemical companies, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


Here some other important topics to look for at this conference:

• Washington Update
• DHS Updates for Petrochemical & Refining Industries: Upcoming Regs, & Voluntary Programs
• U.S. Coast Guard Updates for Petrochemical & Refining Industries: MTSA II, CFATS Harmonization & TWICTM
• DHS Inspections
• Cyber Security Issues
• FBI Presentation-Domestic Terrorism, International Kidnapping, Cyber Security Issues
• Best Practices Panel & Open Issues Forum


This conference also provides an opportunity to take a look at some of the latest security technologies.
What chemical security topics are you most interested in learning more about?

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