Preventing Toxic Terrorism: How Some Chemical Facilities are

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Removing Danger to American Communities

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 3

Background 5

Major Findings 7

Survey Examples: Switching to Less Hazardous Alternatives 9

Survey Examples: Additional Options for Improving Safety and Security 18

Conclusion and Recommendations 19

Appendix A – Facilities Reporting Less Acutely Hazardous Operations 21

Appendix B – Methodology 30

Appendix C – Survey Cover Letter and Response Form 31

Appendix D – Dangers of Selected Extremely Hazardous Substances 34