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Combating Domestic Terrorism: Our National Security Priority?
As we approach the 21st century, as the superpower nation of the world, the United States must be prepared to combat the emerging threat of domestic terrorism, a threat that will be employed by both international and domestic terrorist organizations. In anticipation of this, our response to domestic terrorism must incorporate a positive, proactive, and comprehensive program that identifies terrorist organizations and their threat capability, prevents them from committing attacks if possible, yet allows us to respond in a prepared manner, once an attack has occurred. This can be accomplished with an effective counter-terrorism policy that addresses both offensive and defensive measures. This project will focus on terrorist, our efforts to counter terrorist activities, their threat capability, our response, both military and civilian, as well as preparedness. Hopefully we can answer, "Are we really where we need to be, and if not what must we do to get there?"
Army War College (U.S.)
Quarles, Terry L.
1999-02-01
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State Use of Incident-Based Crime Statistics
"This report was undertaken in response to a recommendation of the NIBRS [National Incident-Based Reporting System] Project Steering Committee to publish reports and highlight initiatives demonstrating the uses of incident-based crime reporting data. In September of 1998, The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) completed a review of incident-based publications prepared by State statistical agencies. The purpose of this evaluation was to gain an improved understanding of how States utilize detailed incident crime statistics. The report highlights and provides examples of advances made in areas such as Internet development. Certain States have gone beyond reporting incident-based data in the standardized format and have developed innovative methods for presenting crime statistics. In this report, emphasis was placed on those NIBRS certified States that disseminate formal incident-based materials to local agencies and to members of the general public. Publications include Annual Reports containing incident-based tables and graphs, special publications on topics such as campus crime and domestic violence, and Internet sites that provide current detailed crime statistics. Noncertified States that maintain incident-based collection systems and disseminate these statistics in some capacity also were included. To realize the full potential of NIBRS, incident-based collection systems must be implemented State-wide and, eventually, across the Nation. The local law enforcement departments are the key component of this system. It follows that these local agencies should be given the opportunity to see the advantages available through participating in a system such as NIBRS. States can expand their reporting of statistics to offer a broader view of victim and offender behavior, while relating criminal incidents that share common characteristics."
United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics
Strom, Kevin
1999-02
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EPA Region III Southwest Virginia/West Virginia Contingency Plan (West Virginia Counties)
This plan is an annex to Inland Area Contingency Plan, Volume XV. The West Virginia Sub-Area encompasses twelve counties in the state. This plan includes a geographic description, organizational framework, notification and contact lists, response resource capabilities and protection strategies.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
1999-02-01?
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Urban Warfare Study: City Case Studies Compilation
"As the forward deployed expeditionary element of United States military power, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) must be prepared to react quickly and effectively in the most unconventional of theaters. Given this unique war-fighting mission, the Marine Corps has had much experience throughout its history operating in urban environments. In this decade alone, Marines have deployed in several major peacekeeping operations; all have required a concentration of force in major urban centers. Operations in Somalia, Haiti, and Bosnia have proven that military operations on urbanized terrain (MOUT) are complex and challenging. Preparing for the demands of urban operations requires continual innovations in strategy, operations, tactics, and technology. In the future, Marine will face urban environment situations where different categories and activities will be conducted concurrently. Missions such as humanitarian assistance operations; peace operations; and full-scale, high-intensity combat may occur simultaneously within three city blocks. The Commandant of the Marine Corps has labeled this concept the 'three city block war.' Integrating and coordinating these varying missions- each of which has its own operational characteristics- will challenge Marines to use their skill and determination in imaginative ways. The presence of large numbers of noncombatants and the potential difficulty in distinguishing noncombatants from hostile forces will further complicate the task of operating in the urban environment. The Marine Corps has recognized these challenges and is staging URBAN WARRIOR exercises to test new tactics and equipment designed to make the USMC the leading U.S. force in MOUT."
United States. Marine Corps
1999-02-01
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report 97-0166-2726; International Association of Fire Fighters Wilmington, Delaware
"On April 11, 1997, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), on behalf of fire fighters from the City of Wilmington Fire Department (WFD), to assess the incident response procedures used during a fire in a high-rise office building on April 2-3, 1997, in Wilmington, Delaware. The IAFF reported that over 200 fire fighters and other response personnel were involved in the incident. [...] On the basis of the information obtained and reviewed during this investigation, the NIOSH investigators were able to identify several limitations that hampered the WFD's response to this high-rise incident. These limitations include the complexity of the building layout and the fact that the building was a high-rise, the lack of a formal ICS and appropriate pre-planning, communication problems during the incident and recall (general alarm) of WFD fire fighters, lack of coordination with fire fighters responding as part of mutual aid, fire fighter accountability, delegation of authority in areas such as incident command, safety, and logistics, confusion in both the incident command and staging area, and the use of SCBAs [self contained breathing apparatuses] by the fire fighters. This report summarizes work practices as they affected the health and safety of the fire fighters, including the Incident Command System (ICS) and safety management. This report also discusses decontamination of fire fighter personal protective equipment and provides recommendations based on the findings of this investigation."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Kinnes, Gregory M.
1999-02
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Highlights of Findings from the Pittsburgh Youth Study
"The Pittsburgh Youth Study, a longitudinal study of 1,517 inner-city boys from Pittsburgh, PA, is 1 of 3 coordinated projects that have been supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) since 1986 through its Program of Research on the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency (Causes and Correlates). The Pittsburgh study has been following three samples of boys for more than a decade to advance knowledge about how and why boys become involved in delinquent and other problem behaviors. At the beginning of the study, boys were randomly chosen from students in the first, fourth, and seventh grades. Researchers conducted an initial screening of antisocial behavior, then developed a sample with an overrepresentation of boys who had already demonstrated some disruptive behavior. This Fact Sheet summarizes key findings presented in 'The Development of Male Offending: Key Findings From the First Decade of the Pittsburgh Youth Study' (Loeber et al., 1998)."
United States. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Browning, Katharine; Loeber, Rolf
1999-02
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Foreign Policy Roles of the President and Congress [June 1, 1999]
"The United States Constitution divides foreign policy powers between the President and the Congress so that both share in the making of foreign policy. The executive and legislative branches each play important roles that are different but that often overlap. Both branches have continuing opportunities to initiate and change foreign policy, and the interaction between them continues indefinitely throughout the life of a policy. This report reviews and illustrates 12 basic ways that the United States can make foreign policy. The practices illustrated in this report indicate that making foreign policy is a complex process, and that the support of both branches is required for a strong and effective U.S. foreign policy. For a detailed discussion of how war-making powers are shared, see War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Grimmett, Richard F.
1999-02-01
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Impact of Jurisdictional Size and Population on E.O.C.'s: Executive Analysis of Fire Service Operations in Emergency Management
From the Abstract: "The City of Sumner has a problem of which they are not aware. Specifically, it has not addressed the need to manage significant and/or disaster events that are beyond the normal day-to-day functioning of its emergency response system. Although there is no identified local facility that serves as an emergency operations center, nor an identified means to provide adequate staffing, the City of Sumner believes it has addressed the issue through a contract for emergency management services with the county emergency management department. The purpose of the research was to determine whether jurisdictional size and/or population impact the existence and location of emergency operations centers. Using descriptive and action research methods, the following questions were answered: 1. Does the geographical size and/or population served by a jurisdiction influence the existence, location, and staffing of emergency operations centers? 2. How are other jurisdictions staffing emergency operations centers? 3. To what extent are key officials supportive and serving as participants within the emergency operations center?"
United States Fire Administration; National Fire Academy
Fowler, John F.
1999-02
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Testing of Commercially Available Detectors Against Chemical Warfare Agents: Summary Report
Five commercial detector types including photoionization, flame ionization, anc colorimetric detector tubes, were tested against HD, GB, and GA vapor at various conditions. These detectors were also challenged with potential interferent vapors. This summary report characterizes the chemical warfare (CW) agent detection potential of these detectors. It is intended to provide the emergency responders concerned with CW agent detection an overview of the detection capabilities of these detectors' characteristics based on results of the evaluation.
U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command
Longworth, Terri L.; Ong, Kwok Y.; Barnhouse, Jacob L. . . .
1999-02
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Domestic Preparedness: Sarin Vapor: Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges
Under the Domestic Preparedness (DP) Expert Assistance Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) Evaluation Program, the Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC) was tasked to perform testing of Commercial Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges. Three tests were performed: (1) Chemical agent
breakthrough testing of PAPR cartridges (specifically the organophosphorus nerve agent GB, known as Sarin), (2) Combined Sarin-challenge testing of cartridges and facepiece facial seals using a manikin headform equipped with simulated-breathing pumps, and (3)
Corn oil Protection Factor (PF) testing of PAPR Systems using human subjects. The PF testing examines the face seal only, the breakthrough testing with Sarin examines the
cartridge adsorption efficiency only, and the combined test examines both under high concentration challenge conditions. The chemical agent testing was done by Chemical
Evaluation Laboratory, Surety Team, Engineering Directorate. The PF testing was done by the Mask Fit Test Facility, Non-Surety Team, Engineering Directorate. The first objective of the task was to determine the protection potential of the PAPRs against the organophosphorus nerve agent, Sarin (GB). GB is the standard nerve
agent used in military testing. It is the most volatile of the nerve agents and hence more suitable for vapor testing. There are presently no standardized qualification procedures
developed for these types of applications. Therefore, a draft version of procedures
developed by the U.S. Army Chemical Agent Safety and Health Policy Action Committee (CASHPAC), and methods and requirements established by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) were used as guides in developing the test
procedures used for the DP applications. The test procedures are described in subsequent sections of this report. The second objective was to perform Protection Factor (PF) testing of the PAPR systems being challenged by a corn oil aerosol. This is a standard Army procedure used
by all military services.
U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command
Pappas, Alex G.; Campbell, Lee E.
1999-02
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RMPs Are on the Way! How LEPCs and Other Local Agencies Can Include Information from Risk Management Plans in Their Ongoing Work
"the purpose of this booklet is to describe how LEPCs and similar local agencies can take advantage of the risk management program to build on their existing planning and right-to-know activities under EPCRA. […] The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) calls for the establishment of local emergency planning committees (LEPCs). LEPCs are to have broad-based membership whose primary work is to receive information from local facilities about chemicals in the community, use that information to develop a comprehensive emergency plan for the community, and respond to public inquiries about local chemical hazards and releases. There are now more than 3,500 LEPCs, and they reflect the diversity of our country. Most LEPCs are organized to serve a county; some are for a single large city; others cover the better part of an entire state. We are publishing this booklet in anticipation of the impact a new regulation will have on LEPCs. The regulation implementing section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act requires facilities to develop a risk management program to prevent and mitigate the effects of chemical accidents, and to document the program in a Risk Management Plan (RMP). These RMPs will be available to state and local agencies and to the public. Therefore, LEPCs will have access to more detailed information about chemical hazards in their communities. LEPCs can use this information to improve emergency response plans, inform the public about chemical accident hazards and risks, and work with industry and the public to reduce risks and improve chemical safety."
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office
1999-02
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Promising Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence
"Promising Strategies To Reduce Gun Violence is designed as a 'toolbox' to provide law enforcement, State and local elected officials, prosecutors, judges, community organizations, and other policymakers with practical information about a range of strategies to reduce gun violence. Although particular programs and strategies will need to be tailored to suit local needs, I hope that the programs profiled here will provide inspiration and guidance as communities take action to create safe and healthy neighborhoods."
United States. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
1999-02
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NATO: Potential Sources of Tension
Throughout the beginning of 1999, NATO has experienced a period of relative internal calm. NATO is threatened neither by a powerful external threat nor by overarching internal strategic differences, and enjoys a degree of support that may indeed be higher than during the Cold War. Nevertheless, there are potential sources of strain and tension within the Alliance. Such strains collectively could introduce more serious tensions, especially with the imposition of other, unanticipated kinds of tension or crisis. Several long term tensions that existed during the Cold War continue to affect NATO today. These include geography as it affects how an Ally perceives its own interests, French exception and interpretation of its national independence, and the real purpose of the Alliance. Short and medium term issues include: (1) enlargement; (2) strategic concept review; (3) cost issues; (4) European Security and Defense Identity (ESDI); (5) counter proliferation and terrorism; (6) U.S. technology gap; (7) adaptation issues; (8) Greece and Turkey; and the (9) Balkans.
United States Air Force Academy
Wood, Joseph R.
1999-02
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Workshop Proceedings for USAF Institute for National Security Studies: Combatting Fissile Materials Smuggling Workshop #5, Held in Dublin, California, 3-4 February 1998
In February 1998, the Air Force INSS sponsored the fifth workshop entitled, Combatting Fissile Material Smuggling. This Workshop permitted more than 60 representatives from government, academic, and private industry to exchange information regarding the status of fissile material smuggling: evaluation of the severity of the threat and apparent lull in activity, discussion of domestic programs designed to prevent or counter fissile material smuggling, technical aspects of the prevention of nuclear smuggling, international cooperation and training to deter nuclear smuggling, and response programs. A key element in the successful defense against nuclear smuggling is international cooperation. The relative balance between threats resulting from terrorist groups and rogue nations using nuclear weapons vs. biological chemical weapons was debated, and one conclusion was that sufficient attention has not yet been paid to the biological threat.
United States Air Force Academy
Richardson, Jeffery H.
1999-02
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FM 10-64: Mortuary Affairs Operations
"This manual serves as a planning and operations guide for all personnel involved in MA within the theater of operations. These personnel must ensure the mission is done with available personnel and equipment. They must also know the types of problems they face in performing the mission to specified standards. This manual will assist in determining operational capabilities and limitations and help guide the allocation of resources to do the mission. As todays Army transitions into the force of the twenty-first century, Force XXI, the role of MA personnel (MOS 92M) is important as the DOD and the American public continue to emphasize the expeditious return of deceased personnel. The role of the (92M MOS) MA Specialist in a theater of operation is to search, recover, tentatively identify, and coordinate evacuation of remains through a structured evacuation system to the CONUS. The 92M NCOs function is to ensure subordinate personnel and unit leaders are trained, to standard, on current MA policies and procedures. Current MA policy states that the remains of all members of the Armed Forces of the United States be returned for permanent disposition according to the desires of the PADD. The MA program provides for the care and disposition of deceased personnel and their personal effects. Subprograms which MA personnel operate under are Current Death, Concurrent Return, and Graves Registration subprograms. The Army is the executive agent for MA and maintains a current MA force structure."
United States. Department of the Army
1999-02
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Doing Windows: Non-Traditional Military Responses to Complex Emergencies
"This book provides the final results of a project sponsored by the Joint Warfare Analysis Center. Our primary objective in this project was to examine how military operations can support the long-term objective of achieving civil stability and durable peace in states embroiled in complex emergencies. A complex emergency is one which draws every sector of society into its tentacles. Without coordinated external assistance, few if any states are capable of extracting themselves from such crises without abandoning the goal of attaining sustainable security. Our secondary objective was to determine the utility of the Situational Influence Assessment Module (SIAM), an automated decision support application, in preparing the military to respond to these crises."
United States. Department of Defense
Hayes, Bradd C.; Sands, Jeffrey I.
1999-02
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Assessing the Accuracy of State Prisoner Statistics - Bureau of Justice Statistics Technical Report
"Included in the wide array of statistics routinely compiled and disseminated by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) are those describing persons sentenced to State prisons during the year. Prisoner characteristics are available in two different sources: BJS reports that are based on State prison records, and BJS reports that use data from State court records. This report investigates the extent to which prisoner characteristics from one source match those from the other. Results of the investigation indicate a close correspondence between court and prison records."
United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics
Levin, David; Langan, Patrick A.
1999-02
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: February 1999
The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin is a collection of criminal justice stories, reports and project findings. It provides a forum for the exchange of information, news, and commentary on various aspects of the field of law enforcement. The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin is an official publication of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Justice. Topics discussed in this issue include: Managing Undercover Stress; Neighborhood Watch; FBI's Critical Incident Stress Management Program; Due Process and Deadly Force.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
1999-02
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Engineering Life-Cycle Cost Comparison Study of Barrier Fencing Systems
"This report discusses analyses of several fencing system options that would provide both effective and minimum life-cycle cost service for primary, secondary, and tertiary barrier needs. […] The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Enforcement mainly involves apprehending illegal immigrants and assisting with the interdiction of illegal drug smugglers and suspected terrorists. The United States has approximately 6,000 miles of land-based international border. By far the largest problem with illegal immigration occurs along the 2,000 miles of border with Mexico. Along this border, nearly 90 percent of the apprehensions occur along 200 miles distributed near nine major U.S. cities and towns such as San Diego, CA, and El Paso, TX. Current fencing, where it exists, is often in a severe state of disrepair. To cost effectively increase deterrence against illegal entry, the INS is considering the widespread application of several different fencing systems for these high traffic areas. Little to no detailed engineering-based comparisons have been made for these fencing options so no basis currently exists with which to make an informed decision based on reliability, effectiveness of deterrence, economics, and ability to withstand attack."
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Marsh, Charles P.; Segan, E. G. (Ellen G.)
1999-02
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Contingency and Consequence Management Planning for Year 2000 Conversion: A Guide for State and Local Emergency Managers
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has produced this guide to help State and local emergency managers meet the Year 2000 (Y2K) challenge by developing effective contingency plans. The National Emergency Management Association and the International Association of Emergency Managers provided helpful advice in the development of this guide. […] The approaches described in this guide are recommendations, not regulations. Following them will not, in itself, ensure compliance with any applicable Federal, State, or local regulations. Nor will it ensure that you will not experience Y2K disruptions. […] These days, almost every newspaper and magazine has printed articles about the Year 2000 or 'Y2K' problem. Some of these stories are downright scary. They predict massive failures of power systems, transportation networks, communications, and other systems at the stroke of midnight, December 31, 1999. […] As an emergency manager, your primary focus should be on protecting public safety and health if Y2K-related incidents occur. This guide will help you in the process. It describes the nature of the Y2K problem and explains what you can do to prepare for it."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1999-02
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Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Ninth Annual Report to Congress
"The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) is pleased to submit to Congress its Ninth Annual Report. [...]. During the Board's nine years of operation, DOE has been subject to numerous changes in its top leadership. [...]. Notwithstanding the inevitable disruptions and uncertainties that accompany such changes, DOE personnel responsible for nuclear weapons and defense nuclear facilities and their contractors, including the National Laboratories, continued to move steadily forward in DOE's program for improving safety management. As required by statute, the Board's report summarizes activities during calendar year 1998, assesses improvements in the safety of DOE defense nuclear facilities, and identifies remaining safety problems. While much has been accomplished, more needs to be done. The Board has played a vital role in this upgrade effort and in maintaining the pace of the path forward. Many of DOE's missions entail the use of hazardous materials. We support Secretary Bill Richardson's strong commitment to the safe handling of these materials and his support of integrated safety management in protecting the health and safety of the public, workers, and the environment. The Board's core efforts during 1998 focused on institutionalizing sound integrated safety management practices and their implementation in design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of defense nuclear facilities. Priority attention and effort were devoted to activities involving the greatest risks to public health and safety. These are reported in detail in this report."
United States. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
1999-02
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Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, 1 January Through 30 June 1998
As required by Section 721 of the FY 1997 Intelligence Authorization Act, this report, submitted by the Director of the Central Intelligence, outlines the acquisition by foreign countries during the preceding 6 months of dual-use and other technology useful for the development or production of weapons of mass destruction (including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons) and advanced conventional munitions. This report provides country summaries of acquisition activities (solicitations, negotiations, contracts, and deliveries) related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) that occurred from 1 January Through 30 June 1998.
Countries that already have established WMD programs, as well as countries that demonstrated little WMD acquisition activity of concern are not discussed. Countries covered in this report include Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Syria, Sudan, India, Pakistan, and Egypt. Countries reported as key suppliers include Russia, North Korea, and China. The report also includes information on the role western countries play in the proliferation of WMD- and missile-related information and training, and a brief discussion of trends in the acquisition of such technology by countries covered in the report.
United States. Central Intelligence Agency
1999-02
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FY00/01 President's Budget Highlights
The FY 00/01 biennial budget reflects a budget consistent with the priorities of the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), constrained only by affordability considerations. Readiness and sustainability remains the Army's first priority. Total Army OPTEMPO and pay accounts were increased. Funding for the Reserve Components was improved significantly. The Army continues a balanced modernization strategy. Overall funding levels were maintained to ensure future readiness. Force structure and end strength were maintained in accordance with the DPG. The Army increased base operations and real property maintenance funding as part of the overall budget funding increase. The enhanced funding level will significantly reduce further growth of deferred maintenance and repair. A large portion of the FY OO Army funding for Real Property Maintenance has been placed in the Defense-wide Quality of Life account until year of execution and therefore is not reflected as Army resources in this budget. The FY00-FY0l President's Budget provides funding necessary to fulfill the National Security Strategy of shaping, responding, and preparing.
United States. Department of the Army
1999-02
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American Indians and Crime
"This report represents a compilation and new analysis of data on the effects and consequences of violent crime among American Indians. The report uses data from a wide variety of sources, including statistical series maintained by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation], and the Bureau of the Census. Data are reported from American Indian crime victims on how they were affected by the victimization and about who victimized them. The report also includes the first BJS estimates of the total number of American Indians under the custody or supervision of the justice system."
United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics
Greenfeld, Lawrence A.; Smith, Steven K.
1999-02
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After the Fire! Returning to Normal
"Recovering from a fire can be a physically and mentally draining process. When fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around. Often, the hardest part is knowing where to begin and who to contact. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has gathered the following information to assist you in this time of need. You will need to take action immediately on some of the suggestions. Some actions may be needed in the future, while others will be ongoing. This information is intended to give you the assistance needed to help you as you begin rebuilding your life."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1999-02
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Annual Report to Congress: Department of Energy Activities Relating to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Calendar Year 1998
"This is the ninth Annual Report to the Congress describing Department of Energy (Department) activities in response to formal recommendations and other interactions with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board). The Board, an independent executive-branch agency established in 1988, provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy regarding public health and safety issues at the Department's defense nuclear facilities. The Board also reviews and evaluates the content and implementation of health and safety standards, as well as other requirements, relating to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of the Department's defense nuclear facilities. [...] During 1998, Departmental activities resulted in the proposed closure of one Board recommendation. In addition, the Department has completed all implementation plan milestones associated with four other Board recommendations. Two new Board recommendations were received and accepted by the Department in 1998, and two new implementation plans are being developed to address these recommendations. The Department has also made significant progress with a number of broad-based initiatives to improve safety. These include expanded implementation of integrated safety management at field sites, a renewed effort to increase the technical capabilities of our federal workforce, and a revised plan for stabilizing excess nuclear materials to achieve significant risk reduction."
United States. Department of Energy
1999-02
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report [1998]
The FAA requires a report on the extent to which each country or entity that received assistance under chapter 8 of Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act in the past two fiscal years has "met the goals and objectives of the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances" (the "1988 UN Drug Convention"). Although the Convention does not contain a list of goals and objectives, it does set forth a number of obligations that the parties agree to undertake. Generally speaking, it requires the parties to take legal measures to outlaw and punish all forms of illicit drug production, trafficking, and drug money laundering, to control chemicals that can be used to process illicit drugs, and to cooperate in international efforts to these ends. The statute lists action by foreign countries on the following issues as relevant to evaluating performance under the 1988 UN Drug Convention: illicit cultivation, production, distribution, sale, transport and financing, and money laundering, asset seizure, extradition, mutual legal assistance, law enforcement and transit cooperation, precursor chemical control, and demand reduction.
United States. Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
1999-02
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Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS) Version 7.0
The FBI and the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division are developing an Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) that will support paperless submission of fingerprints. This report discusses standards for the electronically encoding and transmitting fingerprint image, identification, and arrest data.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Criminal Justice Information Services Division
1999-01-29
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United States Army Reserve Equipping Strategy
The Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) directs the Army to program sufficient forces to implement the National Military Strategy (NMS). Inherent in the Army's ability to support this strategic guidance is the integration of the Active Component (AC) and the Reserve Components (RC) into a Total Force. Early access of the United States Army Reserve (USAR) combat support (CS) and combat service support (CSS) units is essential. These units are configured into force packages designed to support the warfighter. The USAR tiered resourcing guidance is in compliance with Department of the Army equipping policy of distributing equipment to the first-to-fight/first-to-support units. There are three approaches that the USAR is following that impact the equipping of units. This project will look at the three approaches, their differences and similarities and how they help equip USAR units. For the USAR to become a more relevant and strategic force in the 2lst Century, it must have a coordinated and integrated published equipping strategy that will provide a capable force to support the NSS and NMS.
Army War College (U.S.)
Thomson, Douglas R.
1999-01-28
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Applicability of 18 U.S.C. § 208 to National Gambling Impact Study Commission, Memorandum for the Acting General Counsel, General Services Administration [January 26, 1999]
"The National Gambling Impact Study Commission is not an 'independent' agency for purposes of a criminal conflict of interest statute, 18 U.S.C. § 208."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Legal Counsel
1999-01-26
