### Question
How does the law define high-consequence target?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 1201*, **high-consequence target** is defined as:

> a property, natural resource, location, area, or other target designated by the Secretary that is a viable terrorist target of national significance, which may include a facility or specific critical infrastructure, the attack of which by railroad could result in—


(A) catastrophic loss of life

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part D-Hazardous Material and Pipeline Security**

