ChemITC
The chemical sector is a highly diverse industry, representing multi-billion dollar corporations, specialized chemical manufacturers and everything in between. Yet despite the size and scope of the various companies in our sector, the Program's focus on industry-wide adoption of sector practices and guidance remains. The Program is leveraging the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council to reach the multitude of chemical companies – small and large – represented within our sector.
The Chemical Sector Coordinating Council consists of various chemical industry trade associations who are committed to enhancing the physical and cyber security of our sector. The Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies and other critical infrastructure sectors recognize the Coordinating Council as a focal point for any activities relating to chemical sector security. Among the Coordinating Council's goals are helping the federal government understand the sector's security priorities, coordinating policy decisions with the government and representing the sector in discussions with other sectors and government agencies.
The following trade associations are current members of the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council.
- Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA)
- American Chemistry Council (ACC)
- American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
- American Petroleum Institute (API)
- Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA)
- Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
- CropLife America
- Independent Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA)
- Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME)
- International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR)
- National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)
- National Paint & Coatings Association
- National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
- Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA)
- The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)
- The Chlorine Institute (CI)
- The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)
- The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)