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• Highly Enriched Uranium: Striking a Balance: A Historical Report on the United States Highly Enriched Uranium Production, Acquisition, and Utilization Activities from 1945 Through September 30, 1996

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  "In February 1996, the Department of Energy (DOE) commissioned a comprehensive effort to document and declassify the United States inventory and other information needed to present a complete picture of the production, acquisition, and utilization of highly enriched uranium (HEU). 'Highly Enriched Uranium: Striking A Balance' presents the results of that study. [...] Section 1 introduces the reader to the predecessor organizations to the DOE, the nuclear material control and accountability system, and the Department's 'Openness Initiative.' Section 2 provides some perspective on the production and uses of HEU, including the Department's nuclear weapons complex. The two most important sections of this report are Sections 3 and 4 where details of the U.S. HEU inventory and the historical material balance are presented. Sections 5 and 6 contain the details for the historical material balance and much of the newly declassified HEU information. Annual quantities are presented by fiscal year. The appendices provide information on HEU facilities, U.S. HEU spent nuclear fuel inventory, the Navy Nuclear Propulsion and Army Nuclear Power Programs, and Agreements for Cooperation with foreign countries."

  United States. Office of the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs

  2001-01
• Network of Terrorism

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  This document, produced in the months after September 11, 2001, describes the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the American response.

  United States. Department of State

  2001
• Never-Ending Necessity: The Ten Commandments of Counterintelligence

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  "The need for counterintelligence (CI) has not gone away, nor is it likely to. The end of the Cold War has not even meant an end to the CI threat from the former Soviet Union. The foreign intelligence service of the new democratic Russia, the Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki Rossii (SVRR), has remained active against us. It was the SVRR that took over the handling of Aldrich Ames from its predecessor, the KGB, in 1991. It was the SVRR that ran CIA officer Harold James Nicholson against us from 1994 to 1996. It was the SVRR that was handling FBI special agent Earl Pitts when he was arrested for espionage in 1996. It was the SVRR that planted a listening device in a conference room of the State Department in Washington in the summer of 1999. And it was the SVRR that was handling FBI special agent Robert Hanssen when he was arrested on charges of espionage in February 2001. The Russians are not alone. There have been serious, well-publicized concerns about Chinese espionage in the United States. The Department of Energy significantly increased security at its national laboratories last year in response to allegations that China had stolen US nuclear weapons secrets. Paul Redmond, the former Associate Deputy Director of Operations for Counterintelligence at the CIA, told the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in early 2000 that a total of at least 41 countries are trying to spy on the United States. Besides mentioning Russia, China, and Cuba, he also cited several 'friends', including France, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. He warned of a pervasive CI threat to the United States. The United States, as the world's only remaining superpower, will be the constant target of jealousies, resentments, rivalries, and challenges to its economic well-being, security, and leadership in the world. This inevitably means that the United States will be the target of large-scale foreign espionage."

  Center for the Study of Intelligence (U.S.)

  Olson, James M.

  2001
• EU Data Protection Directive: Implications for the U.S. Privacy Debate, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, March 8, 2001

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  From the statement of Mike Doyle: "During last week's hearing, I voiced my concerns that in the past, over-zealous federal regulations sometimes created unnecessary burdens on business. I firmly believe that it is the responsibility of the federal government to find the most appropriate balance that ensures we do not unintentionally choke out our emerging high technology e-commerce sector while at the same time providing floor requirements relating to basic privacy protections for consumers and industry alike." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David L. Aaron, Denis E. Henry, Barbara Lawler, Joel R. Reidenberg, Stefano Rodota, David Smith, and Jonathan M. Winter.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2001
• Russia, Iraq, and Other Potential Sources of Anthrax, Smallpox and Other Bioterrorist Weapons, Hearing Before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, December 5, 2001

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  From the statement of Richard O. Spertzel: "Although Iraq denied that they had attained any higher than about 10 to the 10th or 10 billion, Iraq also had the capability of drying anthrax. They denied having done it, but their contacts with foreign companies revealed that they looked into obtaining the kind of materials that would be necessary in that process, such as the kind of silica and other types of material that would give those special properties that makes it really airborne. Now, we know from actual evidence in 1994 of a related agent, bacillus thuringiensis, a biopesticide, that they demonstrated their capability of producing a small particle using a spray dryer without milling. In that case, they used Bentonite as the additive." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kenneth Alibek, Elisa D. Harris, Donald M. Payne, and Earl Blumenauer.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2001
• Wired World: Cyber Security and the U.S. Economy: Hearing Before the Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, June 21, 2001

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  Cyber threats to the U.S. economy don't stop at the door of the Pentagon, and many people are making it clear that future threats to the United States will be aimed at the private sector and at crippling the U.S. economy, rather than crippling the U.S. military. So an attempt for us to find out whether the current policies governing cyber security and cyber protection are sufficient is very much within the purview of the Joint Economic Committee. Technology in general and the Internet specifically have been of great benefit to the economy. They have driven our economic growth in the last 10 years. At the same time, they open up a whole new series of threats that we have not traditionally had. Statements, letters, and material submitted for the record include those of the following: Jim Saxton, Robert F. Bennett, Jack Reed, Lawrence K. Gershwin, Brian Shaw, Steven Branigan, Peggy Lipps, Duane P. Andrews, Albert J. Edmonds, Jon S. Corzine, Lamar S. Smith, Catherine A. Allen, Frank J. Cilluffo, and a paper entitled "Mapping and Visualizing the Internet" by Steve Branigan, Bill Cheswick and Hal Burch.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2001
• InCAST User's Manual

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  "InCAST [Inventory Collection Tool] is a software application, developed by FEMA [ederal Emergency Management Agency] in cooperation with NIBS, to facilitate the collection of building-specific data for HAZUS, FEMA's multihazard loss estimation program. The InCAST User's Manual provides guidance and background information to enable the user to effectively operate InCAST. The first section explains how to install and uninstall InCAST, and then introduces the main features of this new data collection utility, including a description of screen features, tool bar, and an overview of the system requirements. The first section concludes with information on how the user can obtain technical support in the application of InCAST, or any other component of the HAZUS multihazard loss estimation program. The second section of the User's Manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use InCAST to collect multihazard data. Appendix A contains a detailed Data Dictionary."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2001
• Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States, Hearing Before the Select Committee on Intelligence of the United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States, February 7, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Richard C. Shelby: "The purpose of the hearing, basically, is to provide a public forum for the discussion of national security threats by our nation's senior intelligence officials, and to provide a context for the Committee's annual review of the intelligence community's budget. We look forward today, Director Tenet, to hearing from our witnesses, you and others, on a number of issues, including the proliferation of ballistic missiles and other weapons of mass destruction; new and more threatening types of international terrorism; regional threats to U.S. interests; asymmetric threats designed to circumvent U.S. strengths and target our vulnerabilities; the evolving foreign counterintelligence threat; narcotics trafficking and international criminal organizations. We also hope to explore the challenges posed by, among others, the proliferation of encryption technology, the increasing sophistication of denial and deception techniques, the need to modernize and to recapitalize the National Security Agency, and other shortfalls in intelligence funding." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas, Fingar, Richard C. Shelby, George J. Tenet, and Thomas R. Wilson.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2001
• Law Enforcement Officers Killed & Assaulted 2000

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  This report "is a statistical compilation concerning law enforcement officers who were feloniously or accidentally killed or assaulted in the line of duty in 2000. The statistics in this year's book were reported by 8,653 agencies contributing to the FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] Uniform Crime Reporting's Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program. Collectively, these departments employ 441,311 officers protecting nearly 200 million people. The efforts of agencies contributing both officer killed and assaulted data are greatly appreciated, for as a result of these efforts local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel can devise and implement policies and procedures that affect officer safety."

  United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation

  2001
• Interim Recommendations for the Selection and Use of Protective Clothing and Respirators against Biological Agents

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  "The approach to any potentially hazardous atmosphere, including biological hazards, must be made with a plan that includes an assessment of hazard and exposure potential, respiratory protection needs, entry conditions, exit routes, and decontamination strategies. Any plan involving a biological hazard should be based on relevant infectious disease or biological safety recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other expert bodies including emergency first responders, law enforcement, and public health officials. The need for decontamination and for treatment of all first responders with antibiotics or other medications should be decided in consultation with local public health authorities."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-45: President's National Energy Policy, Parts 1 & 2: Clean Coal Technology and Oil and Gas R&D; Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy R&D Legislation: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, June 12 and 14, 2001

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  From the hearing charter: "The President's National Energy Policy developed by the National Energy Policy Development (NEPD) Group chaired by Vice President Cheney recommended that: (1) the Department of Energy (DOE) invest $2 billion to fund research in clean coal technology; (2) DOE and the Department of the Interior promote enhanced oil and gas recovery from existing wells through new technology; and (3) DOE improve oil and gas exploration technology through continued partnership with public and private entities. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the current status of coal and oil and gas technologies and R&D efforts, and the extent to which technologies derived from this R&D will extend the life of these resources." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Roscoe Bartlett, Jerry F. Costello, Ken Calvert, Sheila Jackson Lee, Lynn Woolsey, Nick Smith, Robert S. Kripowicz, Ben Yamagata, James E. Wells, Katherine Abend, John S. Mead, Virginia B. Lazenby, Paul L. Cuneo, Craig W. Van Kirk, Alan Huffman, David K. Garman, H.M. Hubbard, Arthur T. Katsaros, David P. Haberman, Dr. Peter Lehman, Lindsey O. Graham, Judy Biggert, Joe F. Colvin, William D. Magwood, IV, John F. Kotek, and Anna Aurilio.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-37: Department of Energy Office of Science: Issues and Opportunities: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, May 17, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Roscoe Bartlett: "Today we will consider issues and opportunities at the Department of Energy, Office of Science. With the current year budget of over $3.1 billion, the DOE Office of Science is the largest single program under our Subcommittee's jurisdiction. The Office of Science is also the largest Federal funder of scientific facilities and the physical sciences such as physics and chemistry and also plays a major role supporting other scientific fields, including life sciences, mathematics, computation, engineering, and environmental sciences." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Roscoe G. Bartlett, Lynn Woolsey, Zoe Lofgren, Jim Matheson, Keith O. Hodgson, Margaret H. Wright, Geraldine L. Richmond, Richard D. Hazeltine, Frederick J. Gilman, T. James Symons, Robert C. Richardson, Charles V. Shank, and James F. Drake.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-35: Energy Realities: Rates of Consumption. Energy Reserves, and Future Options: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, May 3, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Roscoe Bartlett: "Today we will examine the extent of U.S. and world energy reserves and resources, our rates of consumption of energy and alternative forms of energy and energy use that provide options for the future. I believe this is a critical time in our nation's history. Not only do we face finite supplies of fossil energy, we also have limited financial resources available to invest in future energy technologies and infrastructure. With growing worldwide demand competing for those same limited resources, there is scant time for us to establish policies to make the transition to a truly sustainable energy economy. Our witnesses will discuss the extent of our fossil fuels and how quickly they will be consumed at present and future rates of consumption. Of course, rates of consumption in the future are subject to much speculation, as is the extent of the planet's remaining fossil energy. So I expect to hear a wide range of answers to these questions. [...] This hearing comes at a crucial time because many Americans are experiencing their first energy crisis, while for others the fuel crisis of '73 and '79 are a dim and distant memory. This summer will be a shock to many Americans. It is safe to assume that many of us will experience not only record high gas prices, but some of us will feel the effects of rolling blackouts and other inconveniences related to short energy supplies." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Roscoe Bartlett, Lynn C. Woolsey, Sheila Jackson Lee, Albert A. Bartlett, Suzanne D. Weedman, W. David Montgomery, Howard S. Geller, Henry A. Courtright, and Alexandra von Meier.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-20: Improving Voting Technologies: The Role of Standards: Hearing before the Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, May 22, 2001, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Sherwood L. Boehlert: "I would like to welcome everyone today to the Science Committee's first look at what I consider to be one of the most important aspects of election reform: ensuring that voting technologies are secure, reliable and accurate. Last November, as the world placed Florida under a microscope to scrutinize its election, America saw for the first time the extent to which one of our most sacred tenets of democracy was vulnerable to error. As the problems with the now-infamous punch card ballot unfolded, America watched in amazement, and the rest of the world watched in amusement. They watched as America, the most technologically advanced nation in the world, who preached democracy to others, tripped on its own shoelaces. Now, several months later, Congress is beginning to respond. And while it is tempting to criticize this institution for not acting sooner, I would suggest that the meantime has not been wasted." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sherwood L. Boehlert, Ralph M. Hall, James A. Barcia, Stephen Ansolabehere, Rebecca Mercuri, Roy G. Saltman, Douglas W. Jones, Constance Morella, Jerry F. Costello, Sheila Jackson Lee, and Eddie Bernice Johnson.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-31: Weatherproofing the U.S.: Are We Prepared for Severe Storms? Hearing before the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, October 11, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Vernon Ehlers: "Today's hearing will explore research on severe storms, with the emphasis on hurricanes, flooding, and wind-related damage. We will also examine the needs of emergency management officials and investigate how to ensure the public is properly warned about these storms and potential threats. In addition, we will hear comments on proposed legislation regarding flooding, preventing damage caused by wind storms, and better coordination among Federal agencies doing weather research." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Vernon Ehlers, James Barcia, Bob Etheridge, Dennis Moore, Nick Smith, Christopher W. Landsea, Leonard J. Pietrafesa, Steven L. McCabe, John L. Hayes, Doug Hill, and Robert F. Shea.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-43: U.S. Energy Security: Options to Decrease Petroleum Use in the Transportation Sector: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, November 1, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Roscoe Bartlett: "Today, this country imports 56 percent of its petroleum. The lion's share of that goes into transportation fuels. Around 20 percent of this petroleum comes from the Persian Gulf. The Gulf has seen more than its share of conflict over the last 30 years. Ten years ago we fought a war to keep an unfriendly government from gaining hegemony in the area. Twenty years ago, two major oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf were at war with each other. Somehow we have managed to keep the oil flowing through the Straits of Hormuz, but we should not count on our luck holding forever. We also have a long-term problem - world oil production rates are expected to peak later this decade, while demand continues to rise. Today, I will ask our witnesses to soberly assess our energy vulnerabilities, particularly as they relate to the transportation sector. I do not wish to dwell on disaster scenarios. We have had enough of those lately. Rather, I hope to focus on possible solutions to our energy security problems, so that we will not have disasters in the future." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Roscoe Bartlett, Sherwood Boehlert, Lynn Woolsey, R. James Woolsey, David K. Garman, Gregory J. Dana, Robert H. Burnette, David D. Doniger, and James K. MacKenzie.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-21: Standards-Setting and United States Competitiveness: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, June 28, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Vernon Ehlers: "Standards play a critical, yet largely unheralded, role in helping support worldwide economic growth and competitiveness. What most people don't realize is that standards affect our lives every day. They are the foundation for manufacturing the cars that we drive, the homes in which we live, the televisions that entertain us, and the telephones and computers we use to communicate. And these examples just scratch the surface. I can't imagine what our world would look like without standards. And I say that particularly as a scientist because that is - standards are extremely important to the performance of science, particularly worldwide science." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Vernon Ehlers, James Barcia, Constance Morella, Oliver R. Smoot, Gerald H. Ritterbusch, Scott Bradner, and Carl F. Cargill.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-5: Acid Rain: The State of the Science and Research Needs for the Future: Hearing before the Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, May 3, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Sherwood L. Boehlert: "We'll hear this afternoon from the top scientists in the country studying acid deposition and related problems to get a clearer sense of what steps we need to take. And - and this is especially important from a Science Committee perspective - we'll hear what kind of research and what kind of monitoring networks the federal government needs to support to ensure that we continue to get the science we need to avert disaster." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sherwood L. Boehlert, Mark Udall, John McHugh, Constance Morella, John E. Sweeney, Charles T. Driscoll, Ellis Cowling, Jill S. Baron, and Gerald J. Keeler.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-33: H.R. 723 Civil Penalties for Nuclear Safety Violations by Non-Profit Department of Energy Contractors Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, March 22, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Roscoe Bartlett: "Today, the Subcommittee will hear testimony about H.R. 723, Civil Penalties for Nuclear Safety Violations by Non-profit Department of Energy Contractors Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The purpose of the hearing is to address the proposed legislation that would amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, to remove the exemption of non-profit Department of Energy contractors from civil penalties for violating DOE rules, regulations, and orders relating to nuclear safety. [...] H.R. 723 would amend Section 234A of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 in two ways. First, it would eliminate the Secretary of Energy's discretion to determine by rule whether non-profit educational institutions should receive automatic remission of any penalty for violation of DOE safety regulations. And, second, it would abolish the exemption for the seven specifically named non-profit and other DOE contractors operating DOE laboratories from payment of civil penalties." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Roscoe G. Bartlett, Lynn Woolsey, Sheila Jackson Lee, Eric J. Fygi, Gary L. Jones, Guy H. Cunningham, and Robert L. Van Ness.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-51: Science of Bioterrorism: Is the Federal Government Prepared? Hearing before the Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, December 21, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Sherwood L. Boehlert: "We see it as our job to ensure that the Nation is investing in the R&D needed to combat terrorism over the long haul. Yes, there are immediate steps to take, but in the long run, like the Cold War, the war against terrorism will be won in the laboratory as much as on the battlefield. And, as on the battlefield, organization is a key to victory. We won't be able to take full advantage of the enormous resources of the Federal Government and the enormous expertise that resides throughout the Nation unless we have a clearly led, well-organized, well-planned R&D effort. And we don't have that yet.[...] The purpose of today's hearing is to ensure that coordination efforts are put together methodically and swiftly. I suspect that the four very distinguished witnesses before us today have not been in the same room at the same time before this moment. Bringing you together may alone be worth the price of admission." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sherwood L. Boehlert, Ralph M. Hall, Constance Morella, Nick Smith, J. Randy Forbes, Jerry F. Costello, Sheila Jackson Lee, John B. Larson, Steve Israel, John H. Marburger, III, Linda J. Fisher, Anna Johnson-Winegar, and Donald A. Henderson.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-29: H.R. 3178 and the Development of Anti-Terrorism Tools for Water Infrastructure: Hearing before the Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, November 14, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Sherwood L. Boehlert: "Today, we turn to the security of our water supply and sewage systems, an appropriate next step, as our water systems are vulnerable to both cyberterrorism and bioterrorism, as well as what I guess we must call the more mundane threat of explosions involving the volatile chemicals that they must keep on site. As we have explored the threats to our water systems in preparation for this hearing, we have come to the same disturbing conclusion as we did in reviewing other aspects of terrorism. We simply don't know enough to respond adequately to the threat of terrorism. We need to know more about how to assess and prevent terrorist threats, how to respond to terrorist incidents, and how to remediate any damage terrorists might cause. [...] To remedy this deficiency, I have introduced H.R. 3178, along with my colleague, Mr. Baird, and other members of this Committee. We intend to both mark up and file the bill tomorrow, so it can move swiftly through the House. The bill can be passed and, perhaps, even enacted before Congress finally manages to adjourn this year. Senator Jeffords has already reported his companion bill out of his Committee in the other body, and we are working closely with him in the spirit of bipartisanship. The bill ought to be an important first step in ensuring that we have the R&D our Nation needs to combat threats to our Nation's water and sewage systems." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sherwood L. Boehlert, Brian Baird, John B. Lampson, Ken Calvert, Gil Gutknecht, Nick Smith, Constance A. Morella, Jerry F. Costello, Sheila Jackson Lee, J. Randy Forbes, James K. Kallstrom, Richard G. Luthy, Jeffrey J. Danneels, and Jerry N. Johnson.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-39: Decontamination of Anthrax and Other Biological Agents: Hearing before the Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, November 8, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Sherwood L. Boehlert: "We are here this morning to focus on one of the most essential, yet, one of the least discussed, aspects of the fight against bioterrorism: the decontamination of buildings. We have all had a kind of home-schooling crash course in decontamination in the recent weeks, trying to piece together a comprehensible picture from snippets of newspaper articles, and questionable official statements. Today, instead, we get to have Decontamination 101, a thoughtful, comprehensive overview of what we know and what we still need to know from acknowledged experts in the field. We plan to follow up on our education by holding a hearing with the Federal agencies that are responsible in this area, if we can find them. I say that half jokingly. The Federal efforts on decontamination, in terms both of emergency response and R&D, are fragmented enough to make Humpty Dumpty blush. Civilian and military agencies are involved, different portions of agencies are involved, classified and unclassified research is involved. The whole effort simply does not cohere. That has to change." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sherwood L. Boehlert, Ralph M. Hall, Joe Baca, Constance Morella, Jerry F. Costello, J. Randy Forbes, Lynn R. Goldman, James R. Baker, Jr., Charles N. Haas, and Manuel S. Barbeito.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Office for Victims of Crime Report to the Nation 2001: Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000

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  "Millions of Americans are affected by crime each year. The physical and emotional damage caused by crime affects not only individuals, but also families, communities, and the Nation. For some, the wounds caused by crime never truly heal, but with help victims can rebuild their lives. Over the past two decades, the landscape for victims in this country has changed dramatically for the better, due in large part to the advocacy efforts of crime victims. Every state has passed victims' rights laws, service programs have sprung up across the country, and funding for victim services has steadily increased. At the federal level, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has been a wellspring of funding, information, and leadership for the victims field since its establishment in 1988. This report covers OVC's major undertakings during fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (October 1, 1998-September 30, 2000). It demonstrates the many ways in which OVC works to improve the criminal justice response to victims, make services and resources more accessible, and expand the range and quality of services for victims nationwide and around the world. Funding for OVC's programs and activities does not come from taxpayers, but rather from fines and penalties paid by federal criminal offenders in accordance with the 1984 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). This report discusses how OVC allocated these funds during the past biennium. The first chapter focuses on OVC's leadership in developing and providing effective responses to crime victims worldwide."

  United States. Office of Justice Programs

  2001
• Emergency Alert System: 2001 AM and FM Handbook

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  "The purpose of this Handbook is to provide instructions for EAS participants to follow during national, state and local alerts and tests. This Handbook should be located at each operator position and should be immediately available to staff responsible for authenticating and initiating Emergency Action Notifications, Terminations, alerts and tests. This Handbook contains simplified instructions for the following Emergency Alert procedures: National Activation Procedures; National Terrorism Procedures; State and Local Activation Procedures; Monthly and Weekly EAS Test."

  United States. Federal Communications Commission

  2001
• Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: 1990 to 2000

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  "This paper describes estimates of the unauthorized immigrant population residing in the United States in January 2000, by State of residence and country of origin. The estimates were developed using data on the foreign-born population from the 2000 Census, INS administrative data, and a new methodology for estimating annual trends in population growth. It is the third in a series of estimates developed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)."

  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

  2001
• Serial No. 107-9: Review of Vertical Takeoff and Landing Technology in the National Airspace System: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, May 9, 2001

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  From the opening statement of Dana Rohrbacher: "We are going to take a fresh look at vertical takeoff/vertical landing technology, and we are going to talk about its role in solving our nation's and our national airspace needs, the potential for keeping our country free, and keeping our country at peace, and keeping our country prosperous and ahead of the competition." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dana Rohrabacher, Nick Lampson, John Zuk, William H. Wallace, Anthony A. duPont, and Thomas D. Taylor.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-48: National Science Foundation's Major Research Facilities: Planning and Management Issues: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Research, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, September 6, 2001

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  From the Hearing Charter: "Recently, a number of organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, the NSF Office of the Inspector General, Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and the scientific community, have raised concerns over the adequacy of NSF's planning and management of large research facilities. These large facilities include astronomical observatories, supercomputer centers, the South Pole Station, and earthquake simulators, among others. Witness testimony will describe the process by which these projects are selected for funding as well as agency oversight during implementation and operation of these facilities." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eddie Bernice Johnson, Rita R. Colwell, Anita K. Jones, and Christine C. Boesz.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

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• Serial No. 107-36: Strengthening NSF Sponsored Agricultural Biotechnology Research: H.R. 2051 and H.R. 2912: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Research, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, September 25, 2001

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  From the Hearing Charter: "The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony regarding legislation that aims to expand the National Science Foundation's investment in research related to plant genomics. Witnesses will discuss current advances and concerns, as well as future needs, in plant genomics and related research and will comment on the role that the National Science Foundation (NSF) should play in plant biotechnology research." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eddie Bernice Johnson, Mary E. Clutter, Catherine L. Ives, Charles J. Arntzen, and Robert Paarlberg.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

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• Serial No. 107-18: Innovation in Information Technology: Beyond Faster Computers and Higher Bandwidth: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Research, Committee on Science, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, July 31, 2001

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  From the Hearing Charter: This hearing is "to examine the impact federal investment has had on promoting innovation in information technology and fostering a variety of sophisticated applications that infuse information technology into areas such as education, scientific research, and delivery of public services. The hearing will also examine the limits of current technology and highlight research questions and technological applications that require additional investment." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bob Etheridge, Ruzena Bajcsy, Hans-Werner Braun, Helen Berman, William Blake, and Carol Wideman.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001
• Serial No. 107-26; Serial No. 107-47: Ocean Exploration and Coastal and Ocean Observing Systems: Joint Oversight Hearing before the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Subcommittee on Research, Committee on Science, and the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans, Committee on Resources, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Seventh Congress, First Session, July 12, 2001, 2001

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  From the Hearing Charter: "This hearing follows up on hearings in the 104th, 105th, and 106th Congresses on Federal interagency cooperation on ocean research and particularly on the progress of, and plans for, the implementation of an integrated and sustained-ocean observing system. The hearing will also examine the need to coordinate the rapidly proliferating coastal observing systems. Finally, it will review the Report of the President's Panel on Ocean Exploration and the implementation of that report's recommendations. […] Coordinating and, of course, funding an integrated and sustained coastal and ocean observation system will have many benefits. Such a system will assist in: detecting and forecasting oceanic components of climate variability; facilitating safe and efficient marine operations; ensuring national security; managing living resources for sustainable use; preserving healthy and restoring degraded marine ecosystems; mitigating natural hazards; and ensuring public health. " Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Vernon J. Ehlers, Wayne Gilchrest, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Nick Smith, Robert Underwood, Curt Weldon, Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, Scott B. Gudes, Rita R. Colwell, Jay M. Cohen, Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., Marcia K. McNutt, Robert D. Ballard, Robert A. Weller, J. Frederick Grassle, Alfred M. Beeton, Alexander Malahoff, Scott B. Gudes, and William J. Merrell.

  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. (1995-2007)

  2001