Department of Homeland Security, Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) and Vulnerability Reduction Purchasing Plans (VRPPS)
Department of Homeland Security, Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) and Vulnerability Reduction Purchasing Plans (VRPPS) : Development of the BZP and VRPP. "The IP Protective Security Coordination Division (PSCD) provides a range of support to BZPP grantees and sub-grantees. PSCD can provide a federally guided vulnerability assessment team to assist in the development of the BZP. BZP workshops, which train law enforcement and other homeland security prevention personnel on the BZP process, are also available to support grantee and sub-grantee jurisdictions. While conducting a BZP assessment with DHS assistance, a Site Assistance Visit (SAV) will also be conducted, when possible. The purpose of conducting a SAV in coordination with the BZP assessment is to provide the CIKR owner and operator with a facility report. This coordinated process reduces the need to revisit a site for a more detailed assessment, thus reducing the impact on owner/operators and on State and local homeland security personnel. Additionally, conducting these assessments simultaneously will provide a more thorough BZP and SAV report for State, local, and private sector partners to support prevention and protection efforts of CIKR. (1) Jurisdictions are required to notify and include their PSAs in the BZP assessment. The PSA will coordinate federal resources to ensure the appropriate level of support and/or resources are available during the BZP workshop and/or assessment. (2) Site vulnerability and jurisdiction capability assessments are critical elements of the BZPP process. Jurisdictions are expected to evaluate their relevant prevention and protection capabilities in accordance with the Target Capabilities List (TCL), and conduct, or leverage, existing vulnerability assessments of the specific CIKR site, including the zone outside the perimeter of the potential target. The assessment process must include coordination with security management, where possible, and consideration of security and safety measures already in place at the facility. (3) The responsible jurisdictions are required to share these assessments with DHS, upon request, so that DHS may better prioritize preventive and protective programs, as they may be relevant to emerging and specific threats. (4) Upon completion of these assessments, the responsible jurisdictions must complete the BZP template in coordination with the State for each identified CIKR site. Additionally, the development of the BZP must be coordinated with the following entities, as applicable and when possible: (1) Urban Area Working Groups (UAWGs) (2) Area Maritime Security Committees (AMSCs) (3) Regional Transit Security Working Groups (RTSWGs) (4) Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) (5) Sector Specific Agencies (SSAs) (information on the SSAs located at http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_SectorOverview.pdf "The BZP template serves as a useful tool that can be integrated to support CIKR protection program planning efforts across all sectors. The BZP will assist in identifying preventive and protective measures necessary to protect the CIKR site, mitigate vulnerabilities, or close capability gaps. This includes a description of required planning, equipment, training, and exercises necessary to address identified vulnerabilities and/or capability gaps. Upon completion of the BZP, the jurisdictions must complete a VRPP. The VRPP identifies a spending plan, including the planning activities and equipment necessary to implement the BZP. If multiple sites are identified in a single VRPP, the responsible jurisdictions should ensure that any requested equipment is available to support the implementation of preventive and protective measures for all identified sites in the VRPP, as appropriate and applicable. For more information on assessments or the assessment process, please contact ipassessment@dhs.gov
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