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

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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)

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.

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  • Sadiq Abdul-Akeem & McCreight Robert, 2013. "Assessing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards after 5 Years: Achievements, Challenges, and Risks Ahead," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, De Gruyter, vol. 10(1), pages 387-404, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:johsem:v:10:y:2013:i:1:p:387-404:n:6
    DOI: 10.1515/jhsem-2012-0040
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