An expired program designed to keep dangerous chemicals out of terrorist hands will be harder to revive the longer it’s left in limbo, inspectors and industry groups are warning Congress.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards lapsed months ago, despite widespread support in Congress. Lawmakers are still trying to figure out a path forward.
“Each day that passes without a solution from Congress makes it harder to restart CFATS and adds to the backlog of security reviews and inspections that DHS will need to address,” American Chemistry Council spokesperson Scott Jensen said Tuesday.
If Congress renews the ...