# 6 CFR § 27.100: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.100

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 27.100
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 27—CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS > Subpart A—General

## Text

The purpose of this part is to enhance the security of our Nation by furthering the mission of the Department as provided in 6 U.S.C. 111(b)(1) and by lowering the risk posed by certain chemical facilities.
[72 FR 17729, Apr. 9, 2007, as amended at 86 FR 41890, Aug. 4, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [6 CFR § 27.100 § 27.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.100.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.105 § 27.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.105.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.110 § 27.110 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.110.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.115 § 27.115 Implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.115.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.120 § 27.120 Designation of a Coordinating Official; consultations and technical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.120.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.125 § 27.125 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.125.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.200 § 27.200 Information regarding security risk for a chemical facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.200.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.203 § 27.203 Calculating the screening threshold quantity by security issue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.203.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.204 § 27.204 Minimum concentration by security issue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.204.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.205 § 27.205 Determination that a chemical facility “presents a high level of security risk.”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.205.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.210 § 27.210 Submissions schedule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.210.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.215 § 27.215 Security vulnerability assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.215.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.220 § 27.220 Tiering.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.220.md)
- [6 CFR § 27.225 § 27.225 Site security plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-27.225.md)

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