Homeland Security

API Comments on the TWIC Program
API responded to the May 22, 2006 Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requesting comments on implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program in the maritime sector.

API Security Leader Interviewed
Since September 11, 2001, API has become a leader in security in the energy sector among U.S. industries. In this interview, Kendra Martin, manager of security issues at API, discusses how the industry has invested heavily in protecting its facilities against the potential for attacks. She explains that API has helped its member companies evaluate their vulnerabilities and take action to protect their employees and adjoining communities.

Security Guidelines for the Petroleum Industry is now in its second edition. And Security Vulnerability Assessment for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, published jointly with the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, has also been updated.

API has also published API Recommended Practice 70, Security for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations which provides guidelines for managers of offshore facilities to evaluate their unique security vulnerabilities, and Pipeline SCADA Security, standards for monitoring oil pipelines. Both are available through API’s online publications catalog.