ABSTRACT
At a tactical level, vital services may be looked at in terms of vital or critical dependencies that support the mission of the facility as it delivers the capacity necessary to meet those demands. While some organizations will attempt to conceal vulnerability information to protect their reputation or to avoid regulatory impacts, some companies may attempt to maintain control over the regulatory process to protect their own goods, products, or services. When practices and technology begin to outpace the ability of the regulatory body to assess impacts, implement or communicate requirements, or make the necessary adjustments to its oversight processes, the questions become very significant given the potential impacts. While the consultative regime may offer the greatest flexibility in some regards, it can still be viewed with skepticism by industry if the response points towards something considered a violation of, or a deficiency in, the application of regulations.
