SOCMA, DHS to Hold 10th Annual Chemical Sector Security Summit

Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to give keynote address

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Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

Jun 30, 2016, 10:00 ET

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates and the Department of Homeland Security are pleased to announce the 10^th Annual Chemical Sector Security Summit will be held July 19-21 at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, with DHS Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas giving the keynote address.

Mayorkas has served as Deputy Secretary of since December 2013. Prior to his current role with DHS, he served as Director of the department's United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency charged with operating the largest immigration system in the world.

"In the chemical industry, the safety and security of our facilities is crucial to not only our employees but also the communities in which we live," said SOCMA President and CEO Lawrence D. Sloan. "Over the course of a decade, we've had the pleasure of working with the Department of Homeland Security to provide a forum where chemical industry professionals and local, state and federal officials can come together to exchange information, share best practices, learn more about chemical security regulations, and gain insight into the roles each play in chemical security. This public/private partnership has strengthened our nation and the chemical industry as a whole, and we look forward to continuing this relationship for years to come."

In celebration of the 10^th anniversary, the summit will also feature a commemorative video, regulatory updates from key DHS officials on Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards and other issues impacting the sector, as well as sessions on cyber security, personnel surety, transportation, threats to the chemical sector and opportunities to network with high-level officials from DHS and other agencies.

The theme for this year's summit is "Securing Our Nation Together, Now and in the Future." Join the conversation and follow the summit at #ChemSummit16 via the @socma and @DHSgov Twitter feeds.

There is no fee to attend the summit, but all participants are required to register. With nearly 550 people already registered for this year's event, it's important that you reserve your spot today.

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