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Costs and Impacts of Crisis Budgeting, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, March 13, 2013
This is the March 13, 2013 hearing "Costs and Impacts of Crisis Budgeting" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas Carper: "Over the past several years, as we know, our Federal Government has had to operate through a number of debt ceiling crises, numerous and sometimes lengthy continuing resolutions--people keep asking me, 'What is a CR? '--and the threat of Government shutdowns, the prospect of going over some fiscal cliff, and now across-the-board budget cuts to most Federal programs through sequestration. President Obama addressed this flawed approach to governing in a prominent passage in his most recent State of the Union address that some of you may recall when he said, 'the greatest Nation on Earth cannot keep conducting its business by drifting from one manufactured crisis to the next.' I think the American people know this. It is not the way, that they run their family budgets; it is usually not the way they run their businesses. This kind of crisis budgeting, as we all know, represents a bicameral and bipartisan failure of leadership. We are going to hear from our witnesses today that our failure in this area has made our Government not only less effective but also more costly to taxpayers. It has also degraded Federal employee morale and the confidence of our citizens in us." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas R. Carper, Tom A. Coburn, Mark Begich, Philip G. Joyce, Scott D. Pattison, Colleen M. Kelley, and Stan Z. Soloway.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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After Action Report: REP Program Exercise, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS) [November 1-2, 2011]
In the context of this document, REP stands for Radiological Emergency Preparedness. From the executive summary: "On November 1 & 2, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway and an ingestion pathway exercise in the emergency and ingestion planning zones for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS). GGNS is located in Claiborne County, approximately 29 miles south of Vicksburg, Mississippi and is operated by Entergy Nuclear. The GGNS Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) is divided into 16 Protective Action Areas designated 1 through 12. The 10 mile EPZ encompasses Claiborne County; with an EPZ population of approximately 9604 as reported in the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data. FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at GGNS. This exercise was conducted in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on September 9, 2009. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted November 4-5, 1981. The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for further improvement, and support development of corrective actions."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-02-24
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After Action Report: REP Program Exercise, Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP) [November 2, 2011]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 2, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a partial participation plume exposure pathway exercise in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP). HNP is located in Appling County, approximately eleven miles north of Baxley, Georgia and is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC). The HNP EPZ is divided into sixteen emergency response planning zones. The 10 mile EPZ encompasses parts of Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall and Toombs Counties; with an EPZ population of approximately 8,394 residents. FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at HNP. This exercise was conducted in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on October 14, 2009. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted October 1980. The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for further improvement and support development of corrective actions."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-02-15
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Iran Sanctions: Why Does the U.S. Government Do Business with Companies Doing Business in Iran? Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, May 12, 2010
From the opening statement of Joseph I. Lieberman: "The U.S. Government's market power gives us the capacity, I think, to influence the behavior of companies doing business with Iran and to give them a choice between doing business with us or doing business with Iran. We no longer should allow businesses to do both. But Presidents of both parties have failed to enforce the existing law. As a result, many companies that make money from the U.S. Government continue to do business with Iran and in Iran, helping to sustain--directly or indirectly--the fanatical, anti-American regime in Tehran that regularly promises to bring 'Death to America'. Today the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is releasing a report which illustrates America's failure to use the 1996 law as authorized. Based on publicly available information, GAO has identified 41 foreign companies that have conducted commercial activity in support of Iran's energy sector. While GAO reaches no conclusion about whether these companies are in violation of the Iran Sanctions Act--because that is not its responsibility--the report does suggest strongly that many companies see no downside to doing business with Iran in violation of the law." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph I. Lieberman, Susan M. Collins, Scott P. Brown, Claire McCaskill, John Ensign, Kirsten Gillibrand, Roland W. Burris, Theodore E. Deutch, Joseph A. Christoff, and Danielle Pletka.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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Passenger Rail: Investing in Our Nation's Future, Hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Sufrace Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, One Hundred and Thirteenth Congress, First Session, December 10, 2014
This is a testimony compilation from the December 10, 2014 hearing on: "Passenger Rail: Investing in Our Nation's Future" held before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. From the testimony of Peter Rogoff: "The 'Grow America' Act takes an integrated systems approach to meet those transportation challenges facing the country today. As the demands presented by this population growth increase every day, our transportation system is forced to become more connected--from highways and transit, to freight and passenger rail--to adapt. Our intercity passenger rail system carries more than 30 million passengers to more than 500 American cities each year. Over the last 35 years, travel by passenger rail alone has increased by 62 percent. In forecasting growth over the next 35 years, investment in America's passenger rail system is essential. The 'Grow America Act authorizes $19 billion over four years to invest in a National High-Performance Rail System. One of the hallmarks of this proposal is the creation of a new rail account within the transportation trust fund to provide predictable, dedicated funding for rail. […] Highways, transit, aviation, inland waterways, ports and harbors all benefit from dedicated trust funds. Rail is unique in that it lacks a committed source of federal revenue. As a result, passenger rail capital investments have generally failed to keep up with the needs of existing fleet and infrastructure, leading to a backlog of state of good repair and other basic infrastructure needs. There is currently a multi-billion dollar backlog of projects required to maintain a state of good repair on our Nation's rails, as well as a significant deficit in the capital funding available for maintaining assets and adding capacity for anticipated increases in demand." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Richard Blumenthal, Roy Blunt, Peter Rogoff, Anthony Coscia, John Previsich, and Ray Chambers.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
2014-12-10
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Oversight of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Second Session, May 13, 2008
From the opening statement of Daniel K. Inouye: "Since the tragic events of September 11th, there is no doubt that we have made significant progress in strengthening the security of our transportation network. Following the attacks, Congress moved to quickly create the Transportation Security Administration to better secure aviation, port, and surface transportation infrastructure. And as you are aware, we have continued to refine our efforts through subsequent legislation since the initial creation of the TSA. Just this past year, the Commerce Committee was instrumental in the passage of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. This legislation closes potential loopholes in our Nation's aviation security regime by making significant improvements in air and maritime cargo security, airline passenger explosives screening, and the oversight of foreign repair stations. Additionally, the 9/11 Act dramatically expands and improves Federal security efforts for the Nation's major surface transportation modes by authorizing new security assessments, grant programs, security measures for passenger and freight railroads, trucks, intercity buses, and pipelines. While I am confident that the goals of the 9/11 Act will be accomplished, the TSA's Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal raises a number of concerns in this regard. The Administration's complete overhaul of the TSA budget structure makes it unclear whether the mandates in the 9/11 Act are receiving proper resources for implementation, particularly with regard to improvements in surface transportation security." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel K. Inouye; John F. Kerry; Claire McCaskill; Ted Stevens; Cathleen A. Berrick; Edmund S. "Kip" Hawley; and Roger F. Wicker.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Revitalizing the Economy of South Louisiana: Empowering the Region for Recovery and Growth, Field Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, November 7, 2005
This hearing assesses damages and recovery efforts in the Southern Louisiana area affected by Hurricane Katrina. From the opening statement of Ted Stevens: "We've viewed the devastation to homes and talked to residents there about the challenge and uncertainties they face and we've listened to dozens of people on their thoughts about the actions that Congress should take to assist in the recovery of this area. Let me make one point very strongly, we're not here to tell you what to do. We're here to conduct a hearing, which we have called 'Empowering the Region for Recovery and Growth.' We want to learn from you what you feel is required to reestablish a new and better New Orleans. We ask questions and if you misinterpret them, that is your problem, not mine. The newspaper did. Just last week, I worked with Senators Vitter and Landrieu, to include $1.2 billion for coastal disasters and hurricanes affecting the States in this area in our budget reconciliation bill. That was in addition to the $200 million we had already earmarked from the Commerce Committee. This portion of the bill was just an area affecting this committee, the Commerce Committee. But I do think your delegation is working very hard. They are making progress, there's a great deal to be done and I'm confident that your region will thrive again." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ted Stevens, David Vitter, Elaine Coleman, Mark C. Drennen, Ted M. Falgout, Norman C. Francis, David Guidry, John Kennedy, Gary P. LaGrange, Alden J. McDonald, Jr., C. Ray Hagin, Michael J. Olivier, J. Stephen Perry, Ewell Smith, Craig Thomas, and Julie Morris.
United States. Government Printing Office
2010
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Final Exercise Report: Limerick Generating Station [August 7, 2007]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 7, 2007, a full-scale plume exercise was conducted in the 10-mile plume exposure pathway, emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Limerick Generating Station (LGS) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. Out-of-sequence demonstrations were conducted on July 23, 2007 and August 8, 2007. The purpose of the exercise and the out-of-sequence demonstrations was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The exercise and out-of-sequence demonstrations were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; Pennsylvania
2007-10-22
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Exercise Report: Kewaunee Power Station [June 23, 2009]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 23, 2009, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise was scheduled for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Kewaunee Power Station (KPS) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMA) Region V. The purpose of this exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The most recent exercise at this site was conducted on December 4, 2007. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on January 21, 1981. DHS/FEMA would like to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated in the exercise. In the State of Wisconsin the risk counties of Kewaunee and Manitowoc. Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and additional assigned responsibility of others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities. Cooperation and teamwork on the part of all participants was evident during the exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-09-22
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After Action Report: REP Exercise, Farley Nuclear Power Plant [December 8, 2010]
From the Executive Summary: "On December 8, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway exercise in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Power Plant (FNP). FNP is located near Dothan, Alabama on a rural and wooded 1,850 acre site in Houston County. The FNP 10-mile EPZ encompasses portions of both Alabama and Georgia. All times in this report are in Central Standard Time (CST). FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at FNP. The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for further improvement and support development of corrective actions. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERPs) and procedures. The evaluation team conducted this exercise using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology. The previous Federally-evaluated exercise for this site was conducted on March 12, 2008. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on November 19 and 20, 1980."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; Houston County (Ala.)
2011-04
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Limerick Generating Station [June 22, 2016]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 22, 2016, a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill was evaluated for the 10-mile Plume Exposure Pathway, Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Limerick Generating Station (LGS) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III. The most recent prior MS-1 drill for this site was conducted on June 10, 2009 (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). The purpose of the Limerick MS-1 drill was to assess the State and local offsite response organization preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency. The drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP) and procedures . FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Lehigh County Office of Emergency Management, Lehigh Valley Hospital and the Cetronia Emergency Medical Service Station who were evaluated during this exercise. Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility as volunteers providing vital emergency services twenty four (24) hours a day to the communities in which they live. Cooperation and teamwork among all the participants was observed during this drill. This report contains the final evaluation of the MS-1 drill. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Level 1 or Level 2 Findings or Plan Issues ."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2016-07-22
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Drill Report: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station [November 20, 2008]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 20, 2008, an out-of-sequence medical drill was conducted for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS). The Louisiana portion of the GGNS medical drill was evaluated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA (DHS/FEMA) Region VI. The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of preparedness of local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at GGNS. The previous medical drill at this site was conducted on December 6, 2006. The previous plume exercise was conducted on December 19, 2007. Personnel from the State of Louisiana, Tensas Parish, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service, and Riverland Medical Center participated in the drill. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the out-of-sequence drill. The participants demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately demonstrated them. There were no Deficiencies, three Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) that were corrected on the spot, and one Plan Issue identified during the drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Radiological Emergency Preparedness Division
2008-12-19
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Final Exercise Report: Beaver Valley Power Station [March 30-31, May 11 and 13, 2004]
From the Executive Summary: "On March 30-31 and May 11 and 13, 2004, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Region III - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted an exercise in the plume and ingestion exposure pathway emergency planning zones (EPZ) around the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS). The purpose of the exercises was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. One Deficiency, eight Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs), and one Planning Issue were identified as a result of this exercise. The Deficiency was resolved through successfully remedial exercise and three of the ARCAs were successfully resolved through redemonstration. In addition, 16 prior ARCAs and two prior Planning Issues were successfully resolved during this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2004-09-02
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Final Exercise Report: Beaver Valley Power Station [May 16, 17, and June 27, 2000]
From the Executive Summary: "On May 15 and 16 and June 27, 2000, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III, conducted an exercise of the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zones (EPZ) around the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS). The purpose of these exercises was to assess the level of State (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of West Virginia) and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. These exercises were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. The most recent previous exercise at this site was conducted on October 5, 6, and 8, 1998. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the biennial exercise and evaluations of the following out-of-sequence activities: (1) demonstration of the risk counties' emergency worker monitoring/decontamination stations held during the evenings of May 16 and June 27, 2000; (2) demonstration of State traffic/access control procedures on May 16 and June 27, 2000; (3) demonstrations of support organizations and counties, including mass care and radiation monitoring and decontamination, during the evenings of May 16 and June 27, 2000; and (4) the unannounced and off-hours drill conducted on May 15, 2000. The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. One Deficiency (self-corrected) and 17 Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) were identified as a result of this exercise. There were 38 prior issues demonstrated at this exercise; 35 were resolved. Seven Planning Issues were identified during the exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2000-10-31
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Final Exercise Report: Beaver Valley Power Station [June 27-28, 2006]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 27 and 28, 2006, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Ingestion Exposure Pathway exercise was conducted for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) and the 50-mile Ingestion Planning Zone (IPZ) around the Beaver Valley Power Station by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chicago Field Office (CFO). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of preparedness of State and local jurisdictions in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS' policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures. [...] The State and Local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. No Deficiencies were identified for the State of Ohio or for Columbiana County. There were no Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) identified during this exercise for the State of Ohio. There were no ARCAs from previous exercises for the State of Ohio or Columbiana County that were required to be demonstrated during this exercise. There were five ARCAs identified during this exercise for Columbiana County. Three of the five ARCAs were successfully re-demonstrated. Two ARCAs remain as open issues."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2006-09-29
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Final Exercise Report: Beaver Valley Power Station [June 18, 2002]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 18, 2002, an exercise was conducted in the plume emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Beaver Valley Power Station by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the biennial exercise. The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies during this exercise. There was one Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified in Columbiana County as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2002-11-18
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Review of Resources, Priorities, and Programs in the FY 2016 State Department Budget Request, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, May 5, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the May 5, 2015 hearing on "Review of Resources, Priorities and Programs in the FY 2016 State Department Budget Request" held before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues. From the opening statement of Virginia Bennett: "U.S. advocacy for democracy, human rights, labor, and international religious freedom are critical to our national response to the challenges we face. To continue this important work, DRL's [Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor] FY16 budget request for Diplomatic and Consular Programs is $29,432,000 for operations. Our operational budget represents the lifeblood of DRL's policy initiatives on human rights. It covers staff, foreign travel, our human rights report, our international religious freedom report and engagement. We combine diplomacy with foreign assistance programs around the world that support democracy and human rights promotion. I'd like to focus my remarks today on our foreign assistance request." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Virginia Bennett, Catherine Russell, and John D. Feeley.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations
2015-05-05
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Annual Medical Drill Report: Beaver Valley Power Station [November 9, 1999]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 9, 1999, a medical drill was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Beaver Valley Power Station by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region V. The purpose of the medical drill was to demonstrate the capabilities of the emergency response organizations in handling a contaminated, injured person. The medical drill was designed to satisfy Salem Hospital's requirement for an emergency drill and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Guidance Memorandum MS-1, 'Medical Services.' [...] The scenario for the medical drills were developed by personnel from the First Energy Utility Company and coordinated with the State of Ohio. The following objectives, which are part of the 33 standardized objectives contained in FEMA's Exercise Manual (FEMA-REP-14), were evaluated during these [sic] medical drill. 'Objective 5: Emergency Worker Exposure Control.' Demonstrate the capability to continuously monitor and control radiation exposure to emergency workers. 'Objective 20: Medical Services - Transportation.' Demonstrate the adequacy of vehicles, equipment, procedures, and personnel for transporting contaminated, injured, or exposed individuals. 'Objective 21: Medical Services - Facilities.' Demonstrate the adequacy of the equipment, procedures, supplies, and personnel of medical facilities responsible for the treatment of contaminated, injured, or exposed individuals. The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their organizational emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies identified as a result of this exercise. There were no Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1999-11-21
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Concurrent Resolution on the Budget Fiscal Year 2014, Hearings Before the Committee on the Budget, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session
"These are the February, April, and June 2013 hearings on the 'Budget Fiscal Year 2014' held before the Senate Committee on the Budget. From the opening statement of Patty Murray on February 12, 2013: 'Budget issues have received a lot of attention over the past few years, but the conversation is too often focused on abstract numbers and the partisan back-and-forth. Budgets, however, are about a lot more than this. They are reflections of our values and our priorities and our vision for what our Government and our country and our economy should look like now and into the future. Budgets are not about us here on this Budget Committee. They are not about our colleagues across Congress or in the administration. They are about the families across America whose lives will be impacted by the decisions that we make. They are about their jobs and their children and their future, and we owe it to them to make sure they have a voice in this process and that their values and perspectives are heard.' Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Martin E. Dempsey, Arne Duncan, Douglas W. Elmendorf, Chuck Hagel, Jacob J. Lew, Eric K. Shinseki, and Jeffery Zients."
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Identification Security: Reevaluating The Real ID Act, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, First Session, July 15, 2009
From the opening statement of Joseph Lieberman: "Good morning and welcome to this hearing where we will review the steps that the U.S. Government has taken and State governments have responded to and those steps that we may ultimately take to achieve the important national goal of keeping fraudulent State identification cards and drivers' licenses out of the hands of terrorists and criminals." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph Lieberman, Susan Collins, Daniel K. Akaka, George Voinovich, Roland W. Burris, and Janet A. Mapolitano, Jim Douglas, Stweart A. Baker, Leroy D. Baca, David Quam, Ari Schwartz, Sheila Dean, Janice L. Kephart, and Nelson Ludlow.
United States. Government Printing Office
2009-07-15
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Homeland Security Department's Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2010: Hearing Before the U.S. Senate, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, First Session, May 12, 2009
From Janet Napolitano's opening statement: "The Department of Homeland Security's Budget will strengthen current efforts that are vital to the nation's security, bolster DHS' ability to respond to emerging and evolving threats, and allow DHS to embrace new responsibilities in order to secure the nation. This Budget puts forward critical investments in the protection of the American people." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph Lieberman, Susan Collins, Michael F. Bennet, John McCain, Mary L. Landrieu, Thomas S. Carper, Claire McCaskill, Daniel K. Akaka, and Janet A. Mapolitano.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2009-05-12
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Examining the Challenges the District Will Face Today, Tomorrow, and in the Future: Hearing Before the Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, July 18, 2006
From the opening statement of Senator George V. Voinovich: "The purpose of this hearing is to examine the overall health of the District of Columbia. Mayor Williams, I would like this hearing to explore the successes and challenges you have experienced during your terms in office. It is hard to believe that 8 years has gone by. I would like you and your colleagues to outline for us the challenges the next Mayor will have to confront. As a former Mayor of Cleveland, I understand what it is like to be handed a city that is in economic distress. When I became mayor in 1979, the city of Cleveland was in default. Through much hard work and unprecedented help from the private sector, we were able to rebuild the city's government and restore Cleveland's finances."
United States. Government Printing Office
2007
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Exercise Report: Callaway Nuclear Power Plant [August 8, 2007]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 8, 2007, an exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 7. In addition, on June 26 and July 25 and 26, 2007, out-of-sequence drills were conducted for the Callaway Community Hospital, Callaway County Ambulance Service, Hermann Middle School Reception and Care Center and Gasconade R-1 Schools. Additional out-of-sequence exercises for Callaway County Jail, Missouri School for the Deaf, Rosa Parks Juvenile Center, Fulton Treatment Center, Osage R-1 Schools, North Callaway R-1 Schools and South Callaway R-2 Schools were conducted on July 25. The purpose of the exercises and drills was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The exercise and drills were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] This report contains the evaluation of the biennial exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2007-10-01
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U.S. Trade Relations with China: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, First Session, July 25, 2007
From the opening statement of Bill Delahunt: "Today's hearing is one in a series of hearings about U.S. policy relative to nations with poor human rights records. It follows an earlier series on foreign opinion of the United States, our image in the world, if you will, or how others perceive us. Those hearings found that anti-Americanism around the world, to use the words of the Government Accountability Office, is 'broadening and deepening' and that it puts our national security, our efforts against terrorism, and our commercial interests at risk." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jim DeMint, Byron Dorgan, Bernard Sanders, Sherrod Brown, James P. Hoffa, Robert S. Nichols, M. Brian O'Shaughnessy, Richard L. Wilkey, L. Patrick Hassey, Scott N. Paul, and David M. Spooner.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Final Exercise Report: Clinton Power Station [September 12, 2007]
From the Executive Summary: "On September 12, 2007, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Partial Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise was conducted for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Clinton Power Station by the US. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures. [...] The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2007-11-28
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Exercise Report: Callaway Nuclear Power Plant [October 20, 2009]
From the Executive Summary: "On October 20 and 21, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region VII, conducted a plume and ingestion pathway exercise in the area around the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant. In addition, out-of-sequence drills were conducted for the Callaway Community Hospital, Callaway County Ambulance Service, Jason and Soldiers Halls Reception and Care Center, Montgomery County R-11 Reception and Care Center, on August 17 and 18, 2009. On October 19 and 23, 2009, additional out-of-sequence drills were conducted for Ashbury Heights, Bristol Manor, Fulton Manor, Fulton State School and Hospital, Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, Fulton Public Schools, and St. Peter Parochial School. Further, a remedial exercise was conducted on January 26, 2010. The purpose of the exercise and drills was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The exercise, drills, and remedial exercise were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] This report contains the evaluation of the biennial and ingestion pathway exercise and the out of sequence drills. The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There was one Deficiency and one Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified, as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-02-01
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Final Exercise Report: Clinton Power Station [August 20, 2003]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 20, 2003, an exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Clinton Power Station by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA), Region V. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERPs) and procedures. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the biennial exercise and the evaluation of the following out-of-sequence activities: Monitoring and Decontamination of Evacuees and Emergency Workers and Registration of Evacuees; Monitoring and Decontamination of Emergency Worker Equipment; and Temporary Care of Evacuees. The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies and one Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2003-11-19
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Final Exercise Report: Clinton Power Station [April 26, 2000]
From the Executive Summary: "On April 26, 2000, an exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Clinton Power Station by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region V. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the biennial exercise. The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies and one Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2000-07-26
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Final Drill Report: Medical Services (MS-1) Drill, Clinton Power Station [October 23, 2008]
From the Executive Summary: "On October 23, 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region V, evaluated a Medical Services (MS-1) drill in the 10-mile plume exposure pathway Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Clinton Power Station (CPS). The purpose of the MS-1 drill was to assess the ability of off-site agencies to respond to a medical emergency involving a potentially radiological contaminated member of the public. The MS-1 drill, was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans. [...] The State and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their organizational emergency, response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. No issues were identified as a result of this drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-11-04
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Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program, Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session on S. 2410 to Authorized Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 for Military Activities of the Department of Defense, for Military Construction, and for Defense Activities of the Department of Energy, to Prescribe Military Personnel Strengths for Such Fiscal Year, and for Other Purposes, Part 6: Personnel, March 26 and April 9, 2014
This is a March 26 and April 9, 2014 hearing on "Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program" held before the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Chairwoman Kristen E. Gillibrand: "The subcommittee meets today to receive testimony from the Department of Defense (DOD) on the Active, Guard, Reserve, and civilian personnel programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program. Today, we will have two panels. The first one consists of our senior DOD leaders, with whom we will discuss not only DOD personnel policy issues but specific budget proposals in furtherance of our subcommittee's oversight responsibilities. [...] Our second panel will consist of representatives from beneficiary groups who represent the interests of Active Duty and Reserve servicemembers, retirees, and their families. I will introduce them after the first panel concludes. DOD submits its budget for fiscal year 2015 at a time of tremendous challenge and uncertainty for the Nation, the military, and our servicemembers, retirees, and their families. DOD will not be under sequestration in the coming fiscal year but nevertheless faces a constrained fiscal environment. The $496 billion top line for DOD is unchanged from the funding levels in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and remains more than $30 billion below the funding provided to DOD in fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2015
