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• Shared Responsibility: Counternarcotics And Citizen Security in the Americas, Hearing Before the, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, March 31, 2011

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  From the opening statement of Robert Menendez: "Welcome to our hearing on shared responsibility, counternarcotics and citizen security in the Americas. Let me thank our panelists for coming today. We look forward to your insights. Let me begin by laying out the framework for our discussion today and some sobering statistics. Latin America and the Caribbean region has one of the highest crime rates of any region in the world. According to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crimes, in 2003 the homicide rate in Latin America and the Caribbean was 19.9 per 100,000 people. By 2008, the rate had climbed to an astounding 32.6 per 100,000 people. In El Salvador, the rate is estimated to be as high as 71 per 100,000, despite President Funes's tremendous efforts to combat the maras, gangs that are largely responsible for violent crime. It is not a coincidence that cocaine seizures in Central America have also tripled during this time period. The problem is no longer limited to transit or trafficking in drugs, but has expanded into production and domestic consumption. Earlier this month, Honduran authorities found a cocaine processing laboratory in the remote northeastern mountains capable of producing 440 to 880 pounds of cocaine a week." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert Menendez, Cynthia Arnson, William R. Brownfield, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Stephen Johnson, R. Gil Kerlikowske, Eric Olson, and William F. Wechsler.

  United States. Government Printing Office
• Serial No. 108-19: Fighting Fraud: Improving Information Security: Joint Hearing before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, April 3, 2003

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  Personal information has to be safeguarded throughout our national credit system. Just as consumers shred their unwanted mail and take care with their receipts, financial institutions have to develop and upgrade their information security procedures to protect consumers. Financial records such as credit card numbers are combined with other pieces of personal information, and they are the first targets of identity thieves. Years of work are often necessary for both consumer and business victims to correct damaged credit histories and restore access to credit. In this hearing, two subcommittees hear from the witnesses on three specific case studies to review current industry practices and to ensure that proper security procedures and protocols are in place or are being implemented. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Howard J. Beales III, John J. Brady, Tim Caddigan, James E. Farnan, Evan Hendricks, David J. McIntyre Jr., Kevin D. Mitnick, Stuart K. Pratt, Spencer Bachus, Sue W. Kelly, Michael G. Oxley, Paul E. Gillmor, Ruben Hinojosa, Ron Paul, John B. Shadegg, and William Winkenwerder Jr.

  United States. Government Printing Office
• Serial No. 108-56: China's Exchange Rate Regime and its Effects on the U.S. Economy: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, October 1, 2003

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  This hearing examines the issue of foreign currency exchange rates and their relationship to the United States economy, in particular, the much-publicized relationship between the Chinese yuan and the U.S. dollar. "While currency pegs have been a reality for some time, it has really only been in the last month or so that considerable national attention has been paid to valuations of foreign currencies and the effects they may be having on U.S. export opportunities and the economic recovery overall. I am very aware that many see this as a U.S.-jobs issue. Others view it as a function of global economic integration. Some also contend that currency intervention by China and others in Asia is tantamount to currency manipulation and thus actionable under appropriate trade remedies. It is my hope that this hearing today will provide a thoughtful and appropriate forum for the various viewpoints we discuss as Congress works with the administration to ensure competitive free markets for U.S. manufacturing and its labor force." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Phil English, Mark Green, Grant Aldonas, Morris Goldstein, John B. Taylor, Franklin J. Vargo, Donald Manzullo, and Carolyn B. Maloney.

  United States. Government Printing Office
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Applicant Handbook

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  "Despite our increased efforts in mitigation under our Project Impact: Building a Disaster Resistant Community initiative and advanced technology in warnings, disasters still happen. When natural disasters occur, it is the responsibility of the local community and then the State to respond. When their combined efforts are not sufficient to effectively cope with the direct results of the disaster, Federal assistance is available to supplement the State and local efforts. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, (Stafford Act) was designed to do this. The Stafford Act authorizes the President to provide assistance to individuals (Individual Assistance) and to State and local governments as well as certain Private Non-Profit organizations (Public Assistance) to help them respond to and recover from a disaster This Applicant Handbook is one initiative developed under the Process component of the program. The Handbook describes how applicants (our customers) apply for assistance under the Public Assistance Program. We believe that the Handbook is a useful tool. By following the procedures outlined in the Handbook, applicants can help us deliver assistance to them in an efficient and effective manner."

  United States. Government Printing Office
• Prosecuting Iraqi War Crimes: A Consideration of the Different Forum Options: Hearing Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, April 10, 2003

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  The purpose of this hearing is to hear testimonies on the issue creating a war crimes tribunal for the war in Iraq. The main question before this Committee today is how best those war crimes committed by Saddam Hussein's regime should be prosecuted with legitimacy both for the Iraqi people and for the international community. Options available range from international tribunals sanctioned by the United Nations to the domestic courts of Iraq or perhaps even the United States. Witnesses, statements and submissions: Arlen Specter, Susan Collins, Thomas Carper, Frank Lautenberg, Pierre-Richard Prosper, W. Hays Parks, David Scheffer, Ruth Wedgwood, and Tom Malinowski.

  United States. Government Printing Office
• Terrorism Risk Insurance Program: Disclosures and Mandatory Availability Requirements

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  The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this final rule concerning disclosures and mandatory availability requirements as part of its implementation of Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Act). The final rule incorporates and clarifies conditions for federal payment, set forth in section 103(b) of the Act, that require insurers to make certain disclosures to policyholders. It also incorporates and clarifies the section 103(c) requirements that insurers make available'' in their commercial property and casualty policies terrorism risk insurance coverage for insured losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism under the Act. Treasury issued an interim final rule and proposed rule with request for comment. This final rule, which is the second in a series of regulations that Treasury is issuing to implement the Program, adopts the interim final rule with several modifications as discussed below. This final rule is effective October 17, 2003.

  United States. Government Printing Office
• 2021 National Household Survey [presentation]

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  From the Document: "[1] FEMA's Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) conducts the NHS [National Household Survey] annually since 2013 to assess 'preparedness actions, attitudes, and motivations in America[.]' [2] Data was collected from respondents using a mix of telephone interviews and web surveys in English and Spanish[.] [3] The NHS measures preparedness of the US public across the whole community."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2021-09-21?
• 5USC301: Departmental Regulations

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  Title 5, section 301 of the United States Code sets forth the regulatory powers of US government departments: "The head of an Executive department or military department may prescribe regulations for the government of his department, the conduct of its employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of its records, papers, and property. This section does not authorize withholding information from the public or limiting the availability of records to the public."

  United States. Government Printing Office
• FAA Electronic Voice Switching System Contract, Hearing Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, Ninety-Third Congress, Second Session, August 14, 1974

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  This is the August 14, 1974 hearing titled "FAA Electronic Voice Switching System Contract," held before the House Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations. From the opening statement of Jack Brooks: "On several occasions in the past, this subcommittee has had an opportunity to review improper procurement practices of the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration]. Today, we are concerned about the circumstances surrounding the award and performance of a $78 million contract which, only 19 months later, passed the $100 million mark and was 36 months behind schedule. In 1971, following several years of study, FAA sought bids for the procurement of an electronic voice switching system to replace the existing telephone system operated by A.T.&T. The electronic voice switch is a communications network providing speedier voice communication interconnections between air route traffic control towers, flight service stations, control towers, remote controlled air-ground facilities and military bases. This system required some new designs and some new hardware. Although there was no way at that time that either FAA or the bidders could determine what the production models might cost, FAA elected to procure both the prototype system and 21 production models under a single contract." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Alexander P. Butterfield, David R. Israel, Spencer Hunn, Dave Hadorn, and Richard Cross.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  1974
• Forced Labor: Actions Needed to Better Prevent the Availability of At-Risk Goods in DOD's Commissaries and Exchanges, Report to Congressional Committees

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  From the Highlights: "The U.S. government and others have raised concerns about the use of forced labor in the production of goods. DOD operates almost 3,000 commissaries and exchanges worldwide to enhance the quality of life of service members, their families, and retirees by providing reduced-priced groceries and retail goods. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 included a provision for GAO [Government Accountability Office] to review DOD's efforts to prevent the resale of goods produced by forced labor in commissaries and exchanges. This report evaluates the extent to which (1) DeCA [Defense Commissary Agency] and the military service exchanges have established policies and processes for preventing the resale of goods produced by forced labor, (2) OSD [Office of the Secretary of Defense] monitors DeCA's and the exchanges' compliance with their policies and processes, and (3) opportunities exist for DeCA and the exchanges to use information from other federal agencies to inform their efforts. GAO analyzed DOD policies and processes related to the resale of goods that may be produced by forced labor and interviewed DOD and other federal agency officials. [...] GAO is making four recommendations, including that DOD establish an overarching policy and consistent processes to better prevent the availability of goods produced by forced labor, establish an oversight mechanism to monitor implementation, and use available federal information to identify risks. DOD concurred with these recommendations."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  2022-02
• Drug Abuse Control Amendments of 1965, Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Eighty-Ninth Congress, First Session, on H.R. 2, a Bill to Protect the Public Health and Safety by Amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to Establish Special Controls for Depressant and Stimulant Drugs, and for Other Purposes, January 27, 28; February 2, 9, and 10, 1965

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  These are the January and February 1965 hearings on "Drug Abuse Control Amendments of 1965" held before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. From the opening statement of Oren Harris: "Today the committee initiates hearings on H.R. 2, a bill that I introduced on the opening day of this session of Congress, proposing to establish special controls over depressant and stimulant drugs. The problem of these drugs has received a great deal of attention from many sources over the last several years. The President's health message recommended to the Congress the passage of legislation to tighten controls over dangerous drugs and to provide increased authority over counterfeit drugs." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Henry Brill, James J. Delaney, Paul R. Donelan, Florence P. Dwyer, Theodore Ellenbogen, James Fort, William W. Goodrich, John Griffith, Philip F. Jehle, John T. Kelly, William Kitto, George P. Larrick, V.D. Mattis, Jay L. McMullen, Joseph G. Minish, J. Curtis Nottingham, Lawrence Peters, Winton B. Rankin, Ralph R. Rooke, Joseph F. Sadusk, Jr., Austin Smith, Stanley Smoyer, Robert F. Steeves, C. Joseph Stetler, Leonor K. Sullivan, Charles A. Vanik, Alvin R. Yapalater, and Gerhard Zbinden.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  1965
• U.S. Chemical Warfare Policy, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on National Security Policy and Scientific Developments of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Ninety-Third Congress, Second Session, May 1, 2, 7, 9, and 14, 1974

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  This is the May 1, 2, 7, 9, and 14, 1974 hearings titled "U.S. Chemical Warfare Policy" held before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Clement J . Zablocki: "The subcommittee today open s very important hearings on U.S. chemical warfare policy. More specifically, we have under consideration a number of similar and identical resolutions sponsored or cosponsored by some 46 Members o f Congress calling on the President and the Congress to resolve the U.S . position on the future status of herbicides and tear gas so that the Senate may move forward toward immediate ratification of the 1925 Geneva protocol. The resolution s also provide that reconsideration of the protocol would in turn provide an opportunity for a comprehensive review of U.S. chemical warfare policies." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Gaylord Nelson, Patricia Schroeder, John Dellenback, Wayne Owens, Mathew Meselson, Julian Perry Robinson, Richard Baxter, Charles C. Price, Amos Jordan, Fred Ikle, and Leon Sloss.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  1974
• Records, Computers, and the Rights of Citizens: Report of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Automated Personal Data Systems, 1973

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  "This is a report about changes in American society which may result from using computers to keep records about people. Its central concern is the relationship between individuals and record keeping organizations. It identifies key issues and makes specific recommendations for action. Computers linked together through high-speed telecommunications networks are destined to become the principal medium for making, storing, and using records about people. Innovations now being discussed throughout government and private industry recognize that the computer-based record, keeping system, if properly used, can be a powerful management tool. Nonetheless, it is important to be aware, as we embrace this new technology, that the computer, like the automobile, the skyscraper, and the jet airplane, may have some consequences for American society that we would prefer not to have thrust upon us without warning. Not the least of these is the danger that some record keeping applications of computers will appear in retrospect to have been oversimplified solutions to complex problems, and that their victims will be some of our most disadvantaged citizens."

  United States. Government Printing Office

  1973-07
• Project and Expenditure Report User Guide: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

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  From the Overview: "This document provides information on using Treasury's Portal to submit the required Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Project and Expenditure (P&E) reports. It is a supplement to the Compliance and Reporting Guidance (Reporting Guidance [hyperlink]), which contains relevant information and guidance on the reporting requirements. Additionally, you should visit Treasury's SLFRF home page [hyperlink] for the latest guidance and updates on programmatic and reporting topics, as well as information on Treasury's Interim Final Rule [hyperlink] (IFR). Each SLFRF recipient is required to submit periodic reports with current performance and financial information including background information about the SLFRF projects that are the subjects of the reports; and financial information with details about obligations, expenditures, direct payments, and subawards."

  United States. Department of the Treasury
• Native American Issues: Federal Agency Efforts and Challenges Repatriating Cultural Items, Statement of Anna Maria Ortiz, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, Testimony Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate

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  From the Highlights: "When NAGPRA [Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act] was enacted in 1990, it was estimated that federal agencies and museums had tens of thousands of Native American human remains, funerary objects, and sacred objects in their possession. Such cultural items were added to collections through archeological excavations intended to advance scientific knowledge and preserve cultural items or through discoveries during federal construction projects. The items also have a long history of being stolen from federal and tribal lands and being added to private or institutional collections. Among other things, NAGPRA requires federal agencies and museums to return certain Native American unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony unless the museum or federal agency can provide that it has a right of possession to the objects. The National NAGPRA Program, within the Department of the Interior's National Park Service, facilitates government-wide implementation of NAGPRA. This testimony provides information on (1) federal agencies' efforts to implement NAGPRA; and (2) challenges related to NAGPRA's implementation. It is based on reports GAO issued related to implementation and enforcement of NAGPRA from July 2010 through March 2021. It also includes information about consultation requirements under NAGPRA."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  Ortiz, Anna Maria

  2022-02-02
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 1275, Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

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  This is the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Cost Estimate as reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on July 27, 2021. From the Document: "S. 1275 would reauthorize and amend programs authorized by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), including the FVPSA program, the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) program, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Although the authorizations for those programs expired at the end of 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have continued to allocate funds for them, including $201 million in 2021. The bill also would amend FVPSA to authorize new programs and activities, including grants for tribal domestic violence coalitions, a national Indian domestic violence hotline, grants to assist underserved populations, and grants for culturally specific services for domestic violence victims. S. 1275 also would reauthorize and amend teen violence prevention grants authorized by the Public Health Service Act."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2022-02-02
• Diplomatic Security: Options for Locating a Consolidated Training Facility

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  From the Document: "The Department of State's (State) Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for the successful conduct of U.S. foreign policy. This responsibility includes developing and delivering training programs to protect U.S. government personnel and their families under chief-of-mission authority at diplomatic and consular posts overseas. DS currently provides training in hard skills (e.g., firearms, driving, and explosives) and soft skills (e.g., classroom-based training in counterintelligence, cybersecurity, and law) to a diverse student population (see fig. 1). […] This report updates preliminary information we provided to your staff in July 2015. Enclosure I examines (1) key site requirements critical to providing DS training and the extent to which the FASTC [Foreign Affairs Security Training Center] and FLETC [Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers] proposals meet these requirements and (2) the estimated capital and recurring costs of these proposals and the extent to which the capital cost estimates conform to leading practices for reliable cost estimates. We reviewed documents on the requirements for DS's training facility and proposals to meet these requirements from State, DHS, and GSA [General Services Administration] and conducted site visits to Fort Pickett, FLETC, and three of DS's current training venues. We interviewed officials at these agencies and at OMB about the proposals and spoke with officials from agencies that DS identified as its training partners. We focused on four requirements of the center that our analysis indicated were critical to providing basic and advanced DS training courses. We did not assess whether the training elements identified by DS were necessary for DS to accomplish its mission; however, we confirmed that DS currently conducts and plans to continue to conduct training that includes these elements."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  2015-09-09
• Information Security: Agencies Need to Improve Cyber Incident Response Practices, Report to Congressional Requesters

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  From the Highlights: "The number of cyber incidents reported by federal agencies increased in fiscal year 2013 significantly over the prior 3 years (see figure). An effective response to a cyber incident is essential to minimize any damage that might be caused. DHS [Department of Homeland Security] and US-CERT [the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team] have a role in helping agencies detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to review federal agencies' ability to respond to cyber incidents. To do this, GAO reviewed the extent to which (1) federal agencies are effectively responding to cyber incidents and (2) DHS is providing cybersecurity incident assistance to agencies. To do this, GAO used a statistical sample of cyber incidents reported in fiscal year 2012 to project whether 24 major federal agencies demonstrated effective response activities. In addition, GAO evaluated incident response policies, plans, and procedures at 6 randomly-selected federal agencies to determine adherence to federal guidance. GAO also examined DHS and US-CERT policies, procedures, and practices, and surveyed officials from the 24 federal agencies on their experience receiving incident assistance from DHS."

  United States. General Accounting Office

  2014-04
• Critical Infrastructure Protection: More Comprehensive Planning Would Enhance the Cybersecurity of Public Safety Entitites' Emerging Technology, Report to the Congressional Requesters

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  From the Highlights: "Individuals can contact fire, medical, and police first responders in an emergency by dialing 911. To provide effective emergency services, public safety entities such as 911 call centers use technology including databases that identifies phone number and location data of callers. Because these critical systems are becoming more interconnected, they are also increasingly susceptible to cyberbased threats that accompany the use of Internet-based services. This, in turn, could impact the availability of 911 services. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to review federal coordination with state and local governments regarding cybersecurity at public safety entities. The objective was to determine the extent to which federal agencies coordinated with state and local governments regarding cybersecurity efforts at emergency operations centers, public safety answering points, and first responder organizations involved in handling 911 emergency calls. To do so, GAO analyzed relevant plans and reports and interviewed officials at (1) five agencies that were identified based on their roles and responsibilities established in federal law, policy, and plans and (2) selected industry associations and state and local governments."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  2014-01
• Cybersecurity: A Better Defined and Implemented National Strategy is Needed to Address Persistent Challenges, Statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information Security Issues, Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate

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  From the Highlights: "Federal government agencies and the nation's critical infrastructures have become increasingly dependent on computerized information systems and electronic data to carry out their operations. While creating significant benefits, this can also introduce vulnerabilities to cyber-threats. Pervasive cyber attacks against the United States could have a serious impact on national security, the economy, and public health and safety. The number of reported cyber incidents has continued to rise, resulting in data theft, economic loss, and privacy breaches. Federal law and policy assign various entities responsibilities for securing federal information systems and protecting critical infrastructures. GAO [Government Accountability Office] has designated federal information security as a high-risk area since 1997 and in 2003 expanded this to include cyber critical infrastructure protection. GAO was asked to testify on its recent report on challenges facing the government in effectively implementing cybersecurity and the extent to which the national cybersecurity strategy includes desirable characteristics of a national strategy. In preparing this statement, GAO relied on the report, as well as related previous work. […] In its report, GAO recommended that an integrated national strategy be developed that includes milestones and performance measures; costs and resources; and a clear definition of roles and responsibilities. It also stated that Congress should consider clarifying federal cybersecurity oversight roles through legislation."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  2013-03-07
• Review of U.S. Coast Guard's Fiscal Year 2021 Detailed Accounting Report for Drug Control Funds

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  From the Highlights: "The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Circular, 'National Drug Control Program Agency Compliance Reviews', requires National Drug Control Program agencies to submit to the ONDCP Director by February 1 each year a detailed accounting of all funds expended for National Drug Control Program activities during the previous fiscal year. At least every 3 years, the Office of Inspector General is required to review the agency's submission and provide a conclusion about the reliability of each assertion in the report. [...] Williams, Adley & Company - DC, LLP [limited liability partnerships] (Williams Adley), under contract with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, issued an Independent Accountant's Report on U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Detailed Accounting Report. USCG management prepared the Table of FY 2021 Drug Control Obligations and related assertions to comply with the requirements of the ONDCP Circular, 'National Drug Control Program Agency Compliance Reviews', dated September 9, 2021. Based on its review, nothing came to Williams Adley's attention that caused it to believe that the Coast Guard's FY 2021 Detailed Accounting Report and related assertions are not presented in conformity with criteria in the Circular. Williams Adley did not make any recommendations as a result of its review."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General

  2022-01-28
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 2794, Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

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  This is the Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on December 15, 2021. From the Document: "S. 2794 would increase the maximum amount of Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) that a service member may carry from $400,000 to $500,000. The bill would similarly increase the maximum coverage amount available to veterans through the Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the administrator of both programs, would be required to confirm that the programs remain actuarially sound after the increases to the maximum coverage amounts and premiums. SGLI and VGLI are funded through premiums paid by service members and veterans. Balances in the federal account for the program earn interest but premiums have been sufficient to pay all benefit claims. Service members may elect SGLI coverage in increments of $50,000. Current monthly premiums for SGLI are set at $0.06 per $1,000 of coverage. Service members also pay $1 per month for additional traumatic injury insurance. Thus, service members electing the maximum $400,000 under current law will pay $300 per year in SGLI premiums. Increasing the coverage limit to $500,000 would increase maximum annual premiums for service members to $372. Under current law, the Department of Defense (DoD) is required to reimburse service members for SGLI premiums when they serve in a combat zone. Those reimbursements are made from appropriated funds."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2022-02-01
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 2681, Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021

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  This is the Congressional Budget Office [CBO] Cost Estimate as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on May 13, 2021. From the Document: "H.R. 2681 would broaden the responsibilities of the Integrity Committee of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The bill would require the committee to provide more information to the Congress about its investigations of Members and its investigations of allegations of wrongdoing by inspectors general and their staff members. Finally, H.R. 2681 would require a former inspector general to be appointed to the committee. Using information from CIGIE, CBO estimates that implementing H.R 2681 would cost less than $500,000 annually and about $1 million over the 2022-2026 period. The costs would primarily stem from the appointment of a former inspector general to the committee. On June 16, 2021, CBO provided a cost estimate for H.R. 2662, the IG [Inspectors General] Independence and Empowerment Act, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on May 25, 2021. H.R. 2681 is similar to title IV in H.R. 2662 and the estimated costs are the same for both provisions."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2022-02-01
• CBP Families and Children Care Panel Final Report

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  From the Executive Summary: "The fiscal year that just ended on September 30, 2019 saw the largest increase in the number of illegal crossings at our nation's border with Mexico since 2007. The United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Border Patrol apprehended 851,508 migrants who had crossed the U.S. border unlawfully, over double the number in FY 2018. Almost all of this increase was driven by an extraordinary and unprecedented 400 percent increase in the number of family units (FMUs), usually one parent with a child, who made the perilous journey through Mexico, guided and exploited by human smuggling organizations. A total of 473,682 members of FMUs, primarily from Guatemala and Honduras, were taken into custody by the Border Patrol this past year, including 84,000 in May 2019 alone, at the peak of this humanitarian and border security crisis. This is over four times the previous annual high. [...] In our Interim Report issued in April 2019, our politically bipartisan Panel made a set of emergency recommendations including changes to asylum processing at the border. [...] In this final report, we supplement our Interim Emergency recommendations from April with additional recommendations that taken together warrant action."

  President's Homeland Security Advisory Council (U.S.)

  2019-11-14
• International Space Station Transition Report Pursuant to Section 303(c)(2) of the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-10)

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  From the Document: "This report is an update to the 'International Space Station Transition Report,' dated March 30, 2018. This version updates the plan to transition the LEO [ low-Earth orbit] activities of United States Government agencies, ISS [International Space Station] International Partners, ISS National Laboratory (ISSNL) users, researchers, industry, academia, and other ISS commercial partners off the ISS and onto Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs) by 2030. It details the goals for the next decade of ISS operations leading to a smooth transition to commercial services, the steps being taken to develop both the supply and demand side of the LEO commercial economy, and the technical steps and budget required for ISS transition. The ISS is the world's preeminent orbital microgravity research platform for research and development. [...] The ISS is now entering its third and most productive decade of utilization, including research advancement, commercial value, and global partnership. [...] Meanwhile, NASA's [National Aeronautics and Space Administration's] research and development activities aboard are advancing the technologies and procedures that will be necessary to send the first woman and first person of color to the Moon and the first humans to Mars."

  United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  2022-01
• Debris Estimating Field Guide [September 2010]

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  From the Introduction: "Timely, accurate, and consistent estimates of debris quantities and types are an important aspect of FEMA debris operations. FEMA uses debris estimates obtained during Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) activities to provide part of the basis for its recommendation as to whether a disaster declaration should be approved. FEMA also uses PDA debris estimates to identify potential needs for Mission Assignments for Technical and Direct Federal Assistance to PA applicants. The FEMA PA Debris Task Force Leader (DTFL) relies on PDA debris estimates to make informed decisions concerning staffing levels, required technical expertise, organizational structure, and geographic distribution of the FEMA PA Debris Task Force. The DTFL also uses debris estimates to update senior FEMA management, the State, applicants, and the general public regarding the status of debris operations. Finally, the FEMA PA Debris Task Force relies heavily on accurate debris estimates to define eligible scopes of work during project formulation and Project Worksheet development for an applicant's debris-related activities."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2010-09
• On Common Ground - Law Enforcement Training Video on Sikhism [video]

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  From the Video Description: "The training film 'On Common Ground' serves as a valuable tool in educating law enforcement officials, airport personnel, and various communities across United States on cultural and religious practices associated with Sikhism. Awareness of cultural and religious observations, including those of Sikhism, can help avoid misunderstanding and tension, assisting the public in understanding the challenges and realizing the contributions of the Sikh community in America."

  United States. Community Relations Service
• Power of Hello Guide for Houses of Worship: Promoting Staff Vigilance Through the Power of Hello

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  From the Document: "Used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool. Simply saying 'Hello' can prompt a casual conversation with a new person, providing an opportunity to observe and establish a connection. The OHNO approach-Observe, Initiate a Hello, Navigate the Risk, and Obtain Help-enables staff to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors, empowering them to lower risk and obtain help when necessary. OBSERVE[:] Be vigilant of your surroundings[.] INITIATE A HELLO[:] Acknowledging a risk can deter a potential threat[.] NAVIGATE THE RISK[:] Determine if observed behavior is threatening or suspicious[.] OBTAIN HELP[:] Obtain help from management or authorities[.] The OHNO approach describes activities and behaviors that may be suspicious or indicative of criminal activity. These activities may be constitutionally protected and should be reported only when there are articulable facts to support a rational conclusion that the behavior is suspicious. Do not report based solely on protected activities, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or a combination of only such factors."

  United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

  2020-11-30?
• CISA Tabletop Exercise Package: Faith-Based Organizations

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  From the Overview: "The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provides CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages [hyperlink] (CTEPs) as a comprehensive resource designed to assist stakeholders in conducting their own exercises. Following the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program [hyperlink] (HSEEP) framework, CTEPs include pre-developed scenarios and module questions to discuss information sharing, response, and recovery elements. Organizations can use CTEPs to initiate discussions to assess their preparedness and security posture in relation to a variety of threats and incidents. Each package is customizable and includes sample exercise objectives, scenarios, and discussion questions along with a collection of references and resources to assist exercise planners. Available scenarios cover a broad array of physical security and cybersecurity topics pertinent to the critical infrastructure community generally, and the faith-based community specifically."

  United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

  2022-01-31?
• Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool [website]

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  From the Website: "This eTool* will help small, low-hazard service or retail businesses implement an emergency action plan, and comply with OSHA's [Occupational Safety and Health Administration's] emergency standards. [...] Businesses that deal with hazardous substances (such as Ethylene Oxide, Methylenedianiline, or Butadiene), or that are subject to the provisions of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Hazardous Waste Operations, or Grain Handling standards may also need to develop an emergency action plan in compliance with 29 CFR [Code of Federal Regulations] 1910.38(a). However, these businesses are beyond the scope of this eTool. [...] *eTools are stand-alone, interactive, highly illustrated web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. Some use expert system modules, which enable users to answer questions and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site. Some provide guidance information for developing a comprehensive safety and health program and include other recommended practices that often go beyond specific OSHA requirements. As indicated in the disclaimer, eTools do not create new OSHA requirements."

  United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration