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• Office of Policy & Program Analysis Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013

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  "The Office of Policy and Program Analysis (OPPA) is entrusted with guiding and coordinating the policies, strategic planning, and analysis of the programs in FEMA, and operates under the direction of the Administrator. The office also plays a key part in coordinating the roles and responsibilities and missions and functions of FEMA's components. The functions within OPPA have for many years, decades in fact, been scattered throughout the agency until recently. Several attempts at putting some of these pieces in place have met with moderate success, but had not fully taken root within the agency's culture and business procedures. Since its formation in 2006, OPPA has been developing the building blocks of true integration of policy development, review, and implementation; comprehensive agency and component strategic planning; full scope investment review and programmatic analysis; and, transformation management. These institutional business practices are vital to FEMA continually improving how it does its business. This effort has just begun and needs to be strengthened in the coming years. This Strategic Plan sets forth the vision that OPPA expects to realize in the coming years. The goals, objectives and strategies for each OPPA component provide the roadmap for us to work together, and with the agency as a whole, to achieve our vision--and ultimately, to help FEMA achieve its vision as The Nation's Preeminent Emergency Management and Preparedness Agency."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2008-12
• Recovery and Restoration of Metropolitan Water Works Following Nuclear War Attack: An Assessment of the Status of Preparedness of Metropolitan Water Works With Respect to Civil Defense and a Study of Methods and Procedures to Recover Damaged Systems in Early Post Attack Period

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  "The objectives of this study are to review and assess the existing status of waterworks preparedness with respect to civil defense, to study methods of improvisation and repair of damaged plants, to develop preliminary operational methods for emergency water supplies, and to develop training methods and materials for use by auxiliary repair and maintenance personnel. A detailed review has been made of existing waterworks preparedness with respect to civil defense in nine large metropolitan areas. The response of the pumping, treatment, storage and distribution facilities to the destructive forces of natural and war created disaster were considered. The management planning for operation and recovery in a period of civil defense disasters; the availability of knowledgeable personnel; the development of mutual aid arrangements; the stockpiling of equipment, material, and emergency supplies; the development of alternate sources of supply and alternate methods of water treatment and distribution were all considered. This study was directed by OCD to a consideration of the effects of nuclear weapons on waterworks systems and applicable recovery methods and operations. It does not include consideration of the effects of biological or chemical warfare. The emergency water needs in a post attack period were studied. Procedures for the development of inventories of auxiliary supplies showing the possible sources of supply together with methods of distribution were studied."

  United States. Office of Civil Defense

  Engineering-Science, Inc.

  1963-05
• Phase II Prototype Manual on Civil Defense Aspects of Waterworks Operations: Considering Radiological Recovery Procedures, Alternative Distribution Techniques for Saving Water, and Analysis of Blast Vulnerability of Selected Distribution Systems

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  "This study presents information on the blast vulnerability of community water distribution pipelines, alternate operating techniques for controlling the use of water in early postattack periods, and on radiological recovery procedures and shelters available to waterworks personnel. The results of the analysis of the vulnerability of pipelines indicate that the primary mode of failure will be crushing of the pipe. The five principal alternate operating techniques considered are: Isolation of portions of the distribution system, rationing consumer water use, reducing hydrostatic operating pressures, rerouting water, and the utilization of auxiliary sources of water. Planning is stressed for postattack radiological recovery procedures, such as, wet decontamination and the determination of the safe stay times for recovery personnel. It is essential to provide shelter in locations as close as possible to the designated tasks that waterworks personnel must perform in early postattack recovery situations."

  United States. Office of Civil Defense

  Engineering-Science, Inc.

  1966-09
• Report to the President on U.S. Preparations for 2009-H1N1 Influenza

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  "In April 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus (2009-H1N1) appeared in Mexico, causing pneumonias and 59 deaths in Mexico City alone. The virus soon spread to the United States and to other continents. Within two months, the World Health organization (WHO) declared that the viral outbreak met the criteria of a level 6 pandemic. Although initial concerns of an extremely high fatality rate have receded, the expected resurgence of 2009-H1N1 in the Fall poses a serious health threat to the United States. Since the initial report of the outbreak, the Federal Government, through various departments, agencies, and offices, has been actively studying the course of events, responding to them, and planning for a resurgence of the pandemic this fall. In late June, President Obama requested that his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) undertake an evaluation of the 2009-H1N1 epidemic and the nation's response to a probable recurrence. In this Executive Report, PCAST assesses the emerging Federal response to a second wave, identifies critical questions and gaps in this response, and suggests additional opportunities for mitigation. PCAST's observations, conclusions, and recommendations presented here are based on the analysis of its 2009-H1N1 Working Group, consisting of 3 PCAST members and a further 11 non-governmental experts in virology, public health, pediatrics, medicine, epidemiology, immunology, and other relevant scientific fields. The Working Group's deliberations were informed by discussions with government officials and others on various aspects of the 2009-H1N1 pandemic."

  President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (U.S.)

  2009-08-07
• Counterterrorism Detention and Interrogation Activities (September 2001-October 2003)

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  This document is a special review by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Office of Inspector General regarding counterterrorism detention and interrogation activities following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks up through October 2003. This report was released on May 7, 2004 under the designation of Top Secret and was subsequently released in a redacted format on August 24, 2009 following a FOIA request by the American Civil Liberties Union. The report reviews CIA detention and interrogation activities and practices for terror suspects following the September 11th attacks.

  United States. Central Intelligence Agency. Inspector General

  2004-05-07
• Preparing for the Flu (Including 2009 H1N1 Flu): A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers

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  "The purpose of 'Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers' is to provide information and communication resources to help businesses and employers implement recommendations from CDC's Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season. […] The new guidance applies to any flu virus circulating during the 2009- 2010 flu season, not only 2009 H1N1 flu. It will be very hard to tell if someone who is sick has 2009 H1N1 flu or seasonal flu. It offers specific steps for business owners and managers to take to protect workers and to maintain continuity of operations. It provides guidance for the current flu conditions as well as for more severe flu conditions. This guidance also recommends that, based on current flu conditions, employees with flu-like illness stay home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). This is a shorter time period than the previous guidance, which recommended that sick people stay home for 7 days after symptoms began. The 7-day period would still be recommended in business settings under more severe flu conditions."

  United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Department of Homeland Security; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

  2009
• United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General [website]

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  "The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America's postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. With $73 billion in revenue, the Postal Service is at the core of a $900 billion mailing industry that employs more than nine million people. The 800,000 employees and contractors of the Postal Service comprise the largest civilian federal workforce in the country. Delivering more than 213 billion pieces of mail yearly to 146 million delivery points and operating 37,000 postal facilities, America's postal system is one of the government's most trusted entities. The USPS OIG, an independent agency within the Postal Service under the general supervision of nine presidentially appointed governors, employs more than 1,100 auditors, investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in more than 90 offices to meet the challenge of preserving this trust."

  United States Postal Service. Office of Inspector General
• Framework for Dealing with Disasters and Related Interdependencies Working Group

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  "This study focused on the United States' ability to respond to and recover from a major disaster that could result in a prolonged loss of infrastructure services expanding beyond a local area. The desired outcome was to identify areas that are impediments to: private sector and local/state government recovery of critical infrastructures, and deployment of needed federal resources."

  National Infrastructure Advisory Council (U.S.)

  Archuleta, Edmund; Pawlenty, Tim; Nicholson, James B.

  2009-07-14
• United States Postal Inspection Service [website]

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  "As one of our country's oldest federal law enforcement agencies, founded by Benjamin Franklin, the United States Postal Inspection Service has a long, proud, and successful history of fighting criminals who attack our nation's postal system and misuse it to defraud, endanger, or otherwise threaten the American public. As the primary law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is a highly specialized, professional organization performing investigative and security functions essential to a stable and sound postal system. Congress empowered the Postal Service 'to investigate postal offenses and civil matters relating to the Postal Service.' Through its security and enforcement functions, the Postal Inspection Service provides assurance to American businesses for the safe exchange of funds and securities through the U.S. Mail; to postal customers of the 'sanctity of the seal' in transmitting correspondence and messages; and to postal employees of a safe work environment."

  United States. Postal Inspection Service
• Role of 311 Nonemergency Systems in Emergencies

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  "With hurricane season in full swing, cities and counties across the nation, especially those with histories of finding themselves in hurricanes' paths, are preparing. They are preparing public notification plans, stockpiling resources, and revisiting Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). For some jurisdictions, 311 nonemergency systems have become a key component of their emergency planning. Whereas 311 systems traditionally have been used to report incidents where the immediate presence of a police officer is not required, such as crimes no longer in-progress or quality-of-life problems,2 311 systems are increasingly being used to support emergency operations.3 For example, during emergencies, callers can dial 311 (in jurisdictions that have established 311 systems) to receive up-to-date information on road and building closures, evacuation routes, and shelter locations. By diverting nonemergency calls from busy 911 systems before, during, and after emergencies, 311 systems help ensure that first responders remain available to respond to situations that are immediately life-threatening."

  United States. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

  2009-08
• Stronger Federal Assistance to States Needed for Radiation Emergency Response Planning, Report to the Congress by the Comptroller General of the United States

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  "The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the lead Federal agency in assisting States to voluntarily develop plans to cope with emergency radiation incidents at nuclear facilities, particularly powerplants, and accidents involving transportation of radioactive materials. This interagency effort has resulted in published guidelines and free formal training courses for State and local government officials responsible for radiation emergency response planning. As of December 1975, however, the Commission did not consider any State plan adequate to support the radiation emergency response planning guidelines developed by the Commission. GAO offers recommendations by which States can improve their radiation emergency response plans and keep the Congress better informed. This report concerns the need for stronger Federal assistance to States for radiation emergency response planning. The report discusses the status of State radiation emergency response plans and needed improvements in the Federal interagency effort to get State and local governments to improve their plans."

  United States. General Accounting Office

  1976-03-18
• Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season [August 19, 2009]

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  "Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Gary Locke, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced new guidance for businesses to plan for and respond to the upcoming flu season. The guidance, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is designed to help employers prepare now for the impact of seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza could have this fall and winter on their employers and operations. Employers' plans should address such points as encouraging employees with flu-like symptoms or illness to stay home, operating with reduced staffing, and possibly having employees who are at higher risk of serious medical complications from infection work from home, according to the CDC guidance."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office

  2009-08-19
• President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration [July 31,2009]

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  This press release announces that President Obama "declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of June 5-26, 2009." The release details which counties became eligible for aid.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-07-31
• President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration [August 13, 2009]

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  This press release announces that President Obama "declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe storm on July 10, 2009." The release details which counties became eligible for aid.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-08-13
• Notice Regarding the Export Administration Act [August 13, 2009]

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  This press release announces the continuation of emergency regarding export control regulations that were issued through Executive Order 13222 on August 17, 2001.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-08-13
• Letter Regarding the Export Administration Act [August 13, 2009]

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  This press release offers the text of a letter from President Obama to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate regarding the continuation of National Emergency status regarding the Export Administration Act of 1979 to continue for one year beyond August 17, 2009.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-08-13
• 2009 Louisiana Katrina/Rita Recovery

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  This document provides an update on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) rebuilding and recovery efforts in Louisiana. "Since the beginning of the Obama administration, significant progress has been made toward the continuing recovery efforts in Louisiana following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within these seven months more than $895 million has been funded toward the continued repair and rebuilding efforts of 816 projects in Louisiana communities, due in large part to the two innovative, joint public assistance teams established by Secretary Napolitano following her visit to the Gulf Coast in March 2009. Additionally, more than 89,000 Louisiana households displaced by hurricanes Katrina and Rita have found long-term housing solutions."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office

  2009
• Economic Analysis Estimates Cost of Providing Comprehensive Mental Health Care Following Disasters: Study Clarifies Public Health Value of Large-Scale Mental Health Recovery Efforts

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  "Making evidence-based mental health services accessible to everyone in a disaster-stricken area would have substantial public health benefits, according to a statistical model developed by NIMH-funded researchers. Rough estimates of cost show such comprehensive care would be within the range of other accepted medical practices. However, given the considerable costs and resources required, further studies are needed to determine whether such broader efforts are advisable and, if so, to what degree. The study was published in the August 2009 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry."

  National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)

  2009-08-11
• Secretary Napolitano Announces $32 Million in Funding for Rebuilding Projects at Southern University at New Orleans [August 17, 2009]

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  "Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced more than $32 million in funding for the rebuilding of four educational buildings at the Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)--reflecting Secretary Napolitano's strong commitment to recovery efforts in Louisiana following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 'Expediting the recovery process for local communities affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita continues to be a top priority for the Department,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'These public assistance funds represent our commitment to helping residents of the Gulf Coast rebuild as quickly and effectively as possible.'"

  United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office

  2009-08-17
• Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity Study

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  "This report, produced in partnership between the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), with support from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), analyzes emergency vehicle visibility and conspicuity with an eye toward expanding efforts in these areas to improve vehicle and roadway operations safety for all emergency responders. Emphasis in this report is placed on passive visibility/conspicuity treatments; additional studies are underway on active technologies such as emergency vehicle warning lighting systems. […] Over the past decade, numerous law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) workers were injured or killed along roadways throughout the United States. In 2008, as with the prior 10 years, more law enforcement officers died in traffic-related incidents than from any other cause; National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial over the past 12 years, an average of one officer per month was struck and killed by a vehicle in the United States. Preliminary firefighter fatality statistics for 2008 reflect 29 of 114 firefighters killed on duty perished in motor vehicle crashes, similar to figures posted in previous years. According to a 2002 study that aggregated data from several independent sources, at least 67 EMS providers were killed in ground transportation-related events over the 6 years from 1992 to 1997. These sobering facts clearly demonstrate the importance of addressing vehicle characteristics and human factors for reducing the morbidity and mortality of public safety personnel operating along the Nation's highways and byways."

  United States Fire Administration; United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2009-08
• Law Enforcement Guide to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service

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  "This guide is designed to help federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies understand how the Postal Inspection Service can assist in your investigations. It also provides information on postal crimes for which a Postal Inspector should be notified. The Postal Inspection Service is committed to sharing its knowledge and experience, intelligence data, resources, and personnel within the limits of legal restrictions, staffing, and physical distance. The Postal Service is working to provide everyone in America secure, affordable, universal mail service. The Postal Inspection Service ensures the safety, security, and integrity of the U.S. Mail--key elements of the Postal Service's Transformation Plan. The Postal Inspection Service looks forward to continuing its mutually beneficial relationship with all law enforcement agencies."

  United States. Postal Inspection Service

  2006-09
• Privacy Impact Assessment for the Department of Homeland Security Our Border Network

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  "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Affairs, in coordination with the Office of International Affairs plans to use the social networking site Ning.com to facilitate the creation of a 'civic network' focused on southwest border issues. To become a member of the DHS network hosted by Ning, individuals must be a member of Ning.com which requires the collection of certain personally identifiable information (PII). Although Ning is not collecting this PII on behalf of DHS, DHS will be able to review PII as part of its participation in the social network; therefore, DHS conducted this privacy impact assessment (PIA) to identify and mitigate privacy issues associated with the administration of a DHS-created social media network hosted on a non-DHS platform."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of International Affairs

  2009-08-10
• System and Network Security Acronyms and Abbreviations

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  "This report contains a list of selected acronyms and abbreviations for system and network security terms with their generally accepted or preferred definitions. It is intended as a resource for Federal agencies and other users of system and network security publications. The capitalization, spelling, and definitions of acronyms and abbreviations frequently vary among publications. It is easy to understand why this happens. While some acronyms and abbreviations (e.g., WWW) have one universally recognized and understood definition within the domain of system and network security, others (e.g., IA, MAC) have multiple valid definitions depending upon the context in which they are used. Some acronyms bear little resemblance to their definitions, such as Modes of Operation Validation System for the Triple DES Algorithm (TMOVS). Others use unexpected capitalization or spelling (e.g., Electronic Business using eXtensible Markup Language [ebXML] and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [OECD]). As a result, acronyms, abbreviations, and their definitions may be inaccurately or inconsistently defined by authors, perpetuating errors and confusing or misleading readers. This report is meant to help reduce these errors and confusion by providing the generally accepted or preferred definitions of a list of frequently used acronyms and abbreviations. The list does not include all system and network security terms, nor is it a compendium of every acronym and abbreviation found in system and network security documents published by NIST. Readers should refer to each document's list of acronyms and abbreviations (typically found in an appendix) for definitions applicable to that particular document."

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)

  Scarfone, Karen; Thompson, Victoria

  2009-09
• 21st Century Interagency Process

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  "As we all know the 21st Century announces itself as one in which there are great challenges to the symmetric world of the 20th century. Matters pertaining to national and international security are broader and more diverse than anyone thought possible just a few years ago. The United States must navigate an environment in which traditional organizations and means of response to global challenges may be inadequate or deficient. Indeed, the ability of the Nation to successfully compete in global issues is being tested in ways that were unimaginable until recently. To succeed, the United States must integrate its ability to employ all elements of national power in a cohesive manner. In order to deal with the world as it is, rather than how we wish it were, the National Security Council must be transformed to meet the realities of the new century."

  United States. White House Office

  2009-03-18
• Secretary Napolitano Announces Additional $30 Million in Operation Stonegarden Funds to Secure the Southwest Border [August 11, 2009]

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  "Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced an additional $30 million in Operation Stonegarden grants to support security initiatives along the Southwest border--funds that will enhance the Department's capabilities to coordinate with state, local and tribal law enforcement in order to effectively deter violence, enforce immigration laws and combat illegal trafficking. 'Operation Stonegarden grants direct critical funding to state, local and tribal law enforcement operations across the country,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'I am proud to announce an additional $30 million in funding specifically for the Southwestern states to ensure our first responders are equipped with the resources they need to confront the complex and dynamic challenges that exist along our Southern border.'"

  United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office

  2009-08-11
• Defeating the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Other Asymmetric Threats: Today's Efforts and Tomorrow's Requirements: Hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Second Session, September 16, 2008 [video]

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  This recorded audio feed is from the September 16, 2008 testimony, "Defeating the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Other Asymmetric Threats: Today's Efforts and Tomorrow's Requirements," before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. From Vic Snyder's opening statement: "The reason we're here today is that the IED remains the number one cause of casualties to Coalition Forces in Iraq. More than half of U.S. deaths due to enemy action have been the result of IEDs. Although IEDs are not a new threat, they have been used with unprecedented frequency in Iraq and are on the rise in Afghanistan. They promise to be a weapon of choice for a long time into the future around the world." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Vic Snyder, Subcommittee Chairman; Lieutenant General Thomas F. Metz, USA, Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Organization; William Beasley, Director, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics); Tom Matthews, Director, Warfighter Requirements and Evaluations, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Intelligence); Major General Jason K. Kamiya, USA, Director, Joint Training Directorate (J7), U.S. Joint Forces Command, and Bradley Berkson, Director, Programs, Analysis and Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services

  2008-09-16
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 872: Effective Homeland Security Management Act of 2009

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  "S. 872 would make several changes to laws relating to the management of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In particular, the bill would elevate the position of Under Secretary of Management to Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management. Because that proposed change would not affect the salary of that individual, CBO estimates that implementing S. 872 would not directly affect federal costs. However, the bill could lead to changes--such as providing personal security for the new deputy secretary--that could increase costs. Although CBO has no basis for anticipating such changes, we estimate that additional spending for such activities could range from negligible amounts to a few million dollars annually to provide full-time security coverage, subject to appropriation of the necessary funds. Enacting the bill would not affect revenues or direct spending. S. 872 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would not affect the budgets of state, local, or tribal governments. The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Mark Grabowicz. This estimate was approved by Theresa Gullo, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2009-08-07
• U.S. Department of Justice's Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative

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  "This booklet highlights key efforts supported by [the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative (Global) Advisory Committee (GAC)]: vigilant preservation of privacy and civil liberties; fusion center partnerships; securing data we exchange and the networks we use; and harnessing the power of the latest innovations, so that new technology and standardized languages knock down barriers of siloed systems and the disparity of information 'haves' and 'have nots.'" The booklet references GAC resources available at http://www.it.ojp.gov/global. Background: "Chartered in 1998 as a Federal Advisory Committee by then U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, the GAC was carefully structured to function as a unique partnership of justice-interested leaders, providing recommendations to America's chief law enforcement officer on standards-based electronic information exchange throughout the justice and public safety communities. Over the successive years, significant incidents have underscored the imperative of effective, efficient, and appropriate information sharing to address 'traditional' crimes, such as theft; high-profile crises, such as domestic and international terrorism; and new possibilities such as pandemics. With different agencies building disparate systems to address business-specific problems, the prospect of broadscale information sharing may seem, on its face, impossible. However, the collaborative process (which is a unique [GAC] hallmark) has resulted in support for development of numerous groundbreaking resources that have proven valuable in overcoming communication obstacles."

  United States. Department of Justice

  2009-04
• Toward a Risk Management Defense Strategy

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  "This monograph offers key considerations for DoD as it works through the on-going defense review. The author outlines eight principles for a risk management defense strategy. He argues that these principles provide 'measures of merit' for evaluating the new administration's defense choices. This monograph builds on two previous works-'Known Unknowns: Unconventional Strategic Shocks in Defense Strategy Development' and 'The New Balance: Limited Armed Stabilization and the Future of U.S. Landpower'. Combined, these three works offer key insights on the most appropriate DoD responses to increasingly 'unconventional' defense and national security conditions. This work in particular provides DoD leaders food for thought, as they balance mounting defense demands and declining defense resources."

  Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute

  Freier, Nathan

  2009-08
• Privacy Impact Assessment for the National Dialogue for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review

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  "The National Dialogue on the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review is a conversation between the Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security stakeholders on an innovative web-based platform. The National Dialogue is an interactive process, building on the public's input over the course of three dialogues. The Department conducted this privacy impact assessment because the participant feedback will be collected with limited personally identifiable information."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security

  2009-07-31