#The US has lost a critical tool for handling chemical emergencies — let’s get it back
Seven months ago, the United States lost its cornerstone tool that has helped to prevent terrorists’ acquisition and use of dangerous chemicals during the past 15 years. Statutory authority for the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program expired on Jul. 28, after Congress failed to reauthorize it. Without the CFATS program, chemical facilities, first responders,…