This law--then referred to as section 550--surgically and directly address gaps in Federal law regarding terrorism or other intentional acts against high-risk facilities due to their use or possession of chemicals of concern at levels of concern.
Shimkus discusses the purpose of the CFATS program in addressing security gaps.
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