Assessing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards after 5 Years: Achievements, Challenges, and Risks Ahead

Sadiq Abdul-Akeem () and McCreight Robert
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Sadiq Abdul-Akeem: School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 801 West Michigan Street, BS 4070, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
McCreight Robert: Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 2013, vol. 10, issue 1, 387-404

Abstract: Congress mandated the Department of Homeland Security to regulate chemical facilities with the goal of increasing security at these facilities to prevent future terrorist attacks. In 2007, DHS issued an interim rule known as the chemical facility anti-terrorism standards (CFATS). This paper takes a look at CFATS 5 years after implementation and discusses the achievements and the challenges confronting this important piece of legislation. In addition, this paper poses several questions and discusses some CFATS issues and concerns that have far-reaching implications for CFATS stakeholders, homeland security, and emergency management.

Keywords: CFATS; chemical security; infrastructure protection; risks; terrorism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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