; and (H) establish, as appropriate, modified or separate standards, protocols, and procedures for security vulnerability assessments and site security plans for covered chemical facilities that are also academic laboratories. (2) Inherently governmental function The approval or disapproval of a security vulnerability assessment or site security plan by the Secretary under this section is an inherently governmental function. (b) Participation in preparation of security vulnerability assessments or site security plans Any person selected by the owner or operator of a covered chemical facility or by a certified or recognized bargaining agent of a covered chemical facility to participate in the development of the security vulnerability assessment or site security plan for the covered chemical facility shall be permitted to participate if the person possesses knowledge, experience, training, or education relevant to the portion of the security vulnerability assessment or site security plan on which the person is participating. (c) Fellowships to Small Chemical Facilities To Participate in Preparation of Security Vulnerability Assessments or Site Security Plans Any person selected by the owner or operator of a covered chemical facility that is designated as a small chemical facility by the Secretary of Homeland Security that produces, stores, processes or transports chemicals designated as a risk by the Secretary, shall qualify for assistance to receive training, technical assistance and logistical support to meet the requirements set forth by the Secretary of a secure facility or other criteria as designated by the Secretary. (d) Chemical facility security performance standards The Secretary shall establish risk-based performance standards to ensure or enhance the security of a covered chemical facility against a chemical facility terrorist incident that are designed to address— (1) restricting the area perimeter of the covered chemical facility; (2) securing site assets