What are the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards or CFATS?
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, contained in 6 CFR part 27, allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a risk-based, tiered structure for high-risk chemical plants. The standards give the department authority to levy civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day, and the ability to shut down non-compliant facilities.