🔒Security Directives Ratified by DHS for Pipeline Operators
Ratification of Security Directives
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing official notice that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) ratified Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive Pipeline-2021-01D and Security Directive Pipeline-2021-02E, applicable to owners and operators of critical hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline infrastructure (owner/operators). Security Directive Pipeline-2021-01D, issued on May 29, 2024, extended the requirements of the Security Directive Pipeline-2021-01 series for an additional year, with minor revisions. Security Directive Pipeline- 2021-02E, issued on July 26, 2024, extended the requirements of the Security Directive Pipeline-2021-02 series for an additional year, with amendments to strengthen their effectiveness and provide additional clarity.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
Business Impact
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The regulatory text outlines compliance requirements for pipeline owners and operators regarding cybersecurity measures. These requirements, ratified by the DHS, directly impact businesses in the critical infrastructure sector, necessitating investment in cybersecurity protocols and strategies to comply with the directives to mitigate risks of cyber threats.