Maryland Environment Section 7-703

      On or before January 1, 2005, the Department shall adopt hazardous material security standards that require:

            (1)      Prioritization and periodic analysis, using accepted methodologies, of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences;

            (2)      Development and implementation of security measures commensurate with risks;

            (3)      Documentation of security management programs, processes, and procedures;

            (4)      Training, drills, and guidance for employees, contractors, service providers, and others, as appropriate, to enhance awareness and capability;

            (5)      Communications, dialogue, and exchange of information with employees, communities, and government agencies and officials;

            (6)      Internal audits to assess security programs and processes and the implementation of corrective measures; and

            (7)      Third-party verification that owners and operators have implemented the physical security measures that have been identified under the required periodic analysis of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences.