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YG 30 Under 30 Program DHS Highlights Enhanced

With the help of NPGA and The Canadian Propane Chemical Security Amidst Middle
Association, The International Association of Young
Gassers is launching a 30 under 30 Program for 2020. East Tensions
This program is aimed at recognizing the top young
professionals in the propane industry, from drivers, NPGA is sharing recent information it received from
technicians, and office workers, to manufacturing shop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
employees, and state or national association employees regarding increased tensions in the Middle East. The
– anyone! The only requirements are: agency has asked all organizations and associations
with which it works to distribute this information to its
1. Must be between 18 – 29 years old as of January 1st, members.
2020
Specifically, DHS notes certain offensive cyber
2. Must work for a company involved in the propane operations that have been attributed to or allegedly
industry attributed to the Iranian government, which has
targeted a variety of industry sectors including most
notably the energy and chemical sectors, as well as
financial services, healthcare, and communications,
among others.

DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA) is urging all facilities with chemicals
of interest (COI) listed on the Chemical Facility
Anti-Terrorism Standards’ (CFATS) Appendix A to
consider enhanced security measures to decrease
the likelihood of a successful attack. Regardless
of whether a facility is tiered under the CFATS
3. Must be nominated by someone within the propane regulations, DHS has shared an outline of measures NPGA NEWS
industry facilities should consider to increase their physical
and cyber protection. That outline is available here.
Individuals selected for the program will receive:
Note that as of January 15, 2020, tiered CFATS
• Admission to the NPGA Southeastern Convention & facilities are not being required to implement the
International Propane Expo (April 6 – 8)
heightened security measures outlined under
• Admission to Young Gassers Reception (April 7 in Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 13 and
Nashville) 14, though DHS is monitoring the situation and
will inform high-risk chemical facilities if there are
• Free registration to the Women in Propane 2020 changes that warrant activation of RBPS 13 or 14.
Leadership Forum
• Free Individual membership to NPGA, CPA and YG for 1
year

• MUCH MORE!

Now is the time to recognize your hard-working
employees who will be the future of the industry!
Nominate someone today - the application will take less
than 20 minutes to complete.
Nomination Form

Here’s to a bright 2020 and an even brighter future!
For more information or questions regarding the
program, please email Steph Hennen at younggassers@
gmail.com

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