§ 41-4272 — Protection of critical infrastructure; fuel facilities

Notwithstanding any other law, on or before October 1 of each year the owners of a fuel facility shall provide a written report to the director regarding security measures being taken by the operators of the fuel facility and by any other agency or authority of this state or any political subdivision of this state and, to the extent practicable, of any federal entity, to protect the security of the critical infrastructure. The owners of the fuel facility and any other agency or authority of this state or any political subdivision of this state involved in the protection of this critical infrastructure shall coordinate and cooperate in the preparation of the report and shall make a good faith effort to include input from any federal entity involved in the protection of this critical infrastructure. As deemed appropriate by the director, the department may physically inspect the premises and review any audits or reports related to the security of the critical infrastructure, including audits or reports conducted at the request of any other agency or authority of this state or any political subdivision of this state or, to the extent practicable, of any federal entity. The operators of the fuel facility, in compliance with any federal and state requirements regarding the dissemination of this information, shall provide access to the director to the audits or reports regarding critical infrastructure. The exclusive custody and control of the audits and reports remain solely with the operators of the fuel facility.