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Managing Interagency Nuclear Nonproliferation Efforts: Are We Effectively Securing Nuclear Materials Around the World? 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 Twelfth Congress, Second Session, March 14, 2012
From the statement of Daniel Akaka: "Today the Subcommittee will examine interagency efforts to prevent nuclear and radiological materials from falling into the wrong hands. Since 1999, I have chaired 10 related hearings on this subject and requested 10 Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigations, and they have been good in meeting those requests. The terrorist threat remains serious and the consequences of a nuclear or radiological terrorist attack would be catastrophic. In 2010, President Obama stated that nuclear terrorism is the single biggest threat to U.S. security, short-term, medium-term, and longterm. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported more than 2,000 unauthorized incidents, such as illegal trade or movement of nuclear or radioactive material, from 1993 through 2011." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel Akaka, Thomas M. Countryman, Anne Harrington, Kenneth Handelman, Gene Aloise, Kenneth N. Luongo, and Page O. Stoutland.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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After Action Report: Full-Scale Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, North Anna Power Station [July 17, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On July 17, 2018, a full-scale Plume Exposure Pathway exercise was conducted and evaluated for the 10 Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the North Anna Power Station (NAPS) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. The previous full-scale exercise at this site was evaluated on February 9, 2016. [...] The evaluation of this Exercise determined that there were no Level I Findings, (4) four Level 2 Findings, and (10) ten Plan Issues (Pl). One Level 2 Finding was successfully re-demonstrated. All prior Performance and Planning Issues were resolved during the previous exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-01
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Final Exercise Report: Plume and Ingestion Pathway Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, North Anna Power Station [July 22-23, 2008]
From the Executive Summary: "On July 22, 2008, a full-scale plume exercise was conducted in the 10-mile plume exposure pathway, emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the North Anna Power Station (NAPS) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. An ingestion exercise was held on July 23, 2008. Out-of-sequence demonstrations were conducted on June 9-11, 2008. 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. [...] There were no Deficiencies and no Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) identified as a result of this exercise. Five ARCAs from a previous exercise were successfully demonstrated at this exercise. Two new planning issues were identified. Four planning issues from a previous, exercise were successfully demonstrated; two planning issues from a prior exercise remain unresolved."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-28
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After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness, Plume Phase Emergency Planning Zone Exercise, Oconee Nuclear Station [August 3, 2010]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 3, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security, 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) for the Oconee Nuclear Station (ONS). ONS is located in eastern Oconee County, approximately eight miles northeast of Seneca, South Carolina and is operated by Duke Energy. The ONS EPZ is divided into 13 emergency response planning zones. The 10 mile EPZ encompasses parts of Oconee and Pickens Counties, including Clemson University in South Carolina. The population of the EPZ is approximately 73,700. FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at ONS. 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. [...] FEMA identified two areas requiring corrective action (ARCA)[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-11-03
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Final Exercise Report: Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, Oconee Nuclear Station [January 13, 2004]
From the Executive Summary: "On January 13, 2004. a partial participation exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Oconee Nuclear Station. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The State of South Carolina, Oconee and Pickens Counties, the risk counties, and Anderson and Greenville Counties, the host counties, participated in the exercise. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] During this exercise no Deficiencies or Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) were identified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2004-04-15
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Final Exercise Report: Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Plant [December 4, 2001]
From the Executive Summary: "On December 4, 2001, an exercise was conducted in the 10-mile Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Plant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region II. 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 (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. There were no Deficiencies and four Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) identified as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2002-03-27
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Final Exercise Report: Partial Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, Oconee Nuclear Station [June 13, 2000]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 13, 2000, a partial participation exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Oconee Nuclear Station. 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. [...] No Deficiencies or ARCAs [Areas Requiring Corrective Action] were identified during this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2000-08-14
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plume Exercise, North Anna Power Station [July 10, 2012]
From the Executive Summary: "On July 10, 2012, a full-scale plume exercise was demonstrated and evaluated for the 10 Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) exposure pathway around the North Anna Power Station (NAPS) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. Out-of-Sequence demonstrations were conducted on June 7, 2012 and the week of July 23-26, 2012. The purpose of the Exercise and Out-of-Sequence demonstrations was to assess the capabilities of State, county, and local jurisdictions to implement Radiological Emergency Plans and Procedures (RERP) to protect the property and lives of residents and transients in the event of an emergency at NAPS. [...] The evaluation of this Exercise determined that there were no Deficiencies, (2) Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs), and (2) Planning Issues (PI). All prior (ARCAs) and Planning Issues were resolved during the previous exercise. Both (ARCAs) were successfully re-demonstrated during this exercise and both Planning Issues were resolved."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-10-11
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Schemes and Subversion: How Bad Actors and Foreign Governments Undermine and Evade Sanctions Regimes, Virtual Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, June 16, 2021
This is the June 16, 2021 hearing on "Schemes and Subversion: How Bad Actors and Foreign Governments Undermine and Evade Sanctions Regimes," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy of the Committee on Financial Services. From the Opening Statement of Jim A. Himes: "Our sanctions programs can only be as impactful as they are effective. When designated entities evade our sanctions, we lose an important tool from our diplomatic toolbox increasing the likelihood that military action would be necessary to maintain international order. Our hearing today will focus on those methods of sanctions evasion ranging from physically changing the name painted on the back of a ship, the stern of a ship, to the use of shell companies to cyber-enable crime like the ransomware attacks that have been so prevalent in the news recently." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ivan A. Garces, Lakshmi Kumar, Eric B. Lorber, Jesse Spiro, and Jeffrey W. Taliaferro.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 21 Issue 38, September 23, 2021
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month"; "NIST [National Institute of Standards and Technology] requests comments on draft guidance for cybersecurity within telemedicine by Oct. 4"; "National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9"; "DHS S&T [Science and Technology Directorate] and FEMA partner on 'New Phase of Emergency Alerting' webinar series, first webinar on Oct. 7"; and "Cyber Threats."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2021-09-23
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Afghanistan, Hearings before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, First Session, December 2 and 8, 2009
From the opening statement of Carl Levin: "Today, the committee receives testimony from the President's senior advisors on his strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which the President set out last evening. The United States has important security interests in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. Instability in Afghanistan or the return of the Taliban to power would not only provide fertile ground for al Qaeda and other extremists to regroup and renew plots against the United States and its allies, but it would also threaten the stability of neighboring Pakistan, a nuclear-armed country. For the sake of our military men and women who are, or will be, deployed in harm's way, as well as the well-being of our Nation, we have to get the strategy right. Our purpose and our mission, what we are trying to accomplish, must be clear." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Carl Levin, John McCain, Robert M. Gates, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michael G. Mullen, Stanley A. McChrystal, and Karl W. Eikenberry.
United States. Government Printing Office
2010
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COVID-19 Response for Assisted Living Facilities
From the Overview: "Residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities are more susceptible to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] infection and the detrimental impact of the virus than the general population. In addition to the susceptibility of residents, a LTC environment presents challenges to infection control and the ability to contain an outbreak with potentially rapid spread among a highly vulnerable population. This document provides LTC facilities' immediate actions to consider and actions for extended periods after a facility is made aware of potential infection of a resident, provider, or visitor."
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
2021-08-31
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COVID-19 Response for Nursing Facilities
From the Purpose: "The purpose of this document is to provide NFs [nursing facilities] with response guidance in the event of a positive COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] case associated with the facility."
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
2021-07-20
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Final Exercise Report: Plume Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant [June 6, 2001]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 6, 2001, an exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant 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. [...] 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 and no Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) were identified as a result of this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2001-07-26
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Final Drill Report: Medical Services (MS-1) Drill, Millstone Power Station [December 8, 2009]
From the Executive Summary: "On December 8, 2009, a MS-1 [Medical Services] Drill was conducted at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut. The purpose of this drill was to assess the capability of the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and Niantic Emergency Medical Services (East, Lyme) to respond to a radiological incident involving the Millstone Power Station. This 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. [...] The Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and the Niantic Ambulance demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies identified and no Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAS) identified as a result of this drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-01-07
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Facility After-Action Report / Improvement Plan [March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020]
From the Scenario: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Pandemic was a global outbreak of a novel Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2], originating from Wuhan, China in late December 2019. The virus made its way into the United States via a human vector in late January / early February 2020. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was easily transmitted between humans through droplets from coughing, sneezing and even exhaling. Additionally, it was believed that approximately 30% of the population became asymptomatic carriers and spreaders of the virus. This made detecting illness extremely difficult and without widespread testing capability at the onset, almost impossible to prevent the spread of the disease into our most vulnerable populations in long-term care facilities."
Connecticut. Department of Public Health
2020
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Review of U.S. International Efforts to Secure Radiological Materials: 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 Tenth Congress, First Session, March 13, 2007
From the opening statement of the Hon. Daniel K. Akaka: "I called this hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia to review the U.S. international efforts to secure radiological materials, and we look forward to examining activities by the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to help secure high-risk radioactive sources worldwide, both bilaterally and in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We will also hear from the Health Physics Society about its work under the Radiation Safety Without Borders program. I would like to request unanimous consent to submit my written statement into the record, and I would also like unanimous consent to submit a written statement provided by the IAEA and an article by the former head of the IAEA's program to secure radioactive sources, Dr. Abel Gonzalez, into the record. Our hearing seeks to address why funds to control high-risk radioactive sources are being cut out while interest by al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations in stealing them and making them into radiological dispersion devices, commonly known as 'dirty bombs,' is increasing, not decreasing. I would like to lay out a scenario that illustrates my deep concern about these cuts. On March 28, 2006, the Government Accountability Office testified before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations that GAO had con ducted an undercover operation to purchase two radioactive sources and transport them across two U.S. borders. I was disturbed to learn that GAO was able to use counterfeit documentation modeled after those found on the Internet and counterfeit bills of lading to purchase over the phone one of the most common radioisotopes used in industry." Responses to questions submitted for the record include those of the following: Mr. Stratford, Mr. Bieniawski, Ms. Dunn Lee, Mr. Aloise, Mr. Dodd, and Mr. Ferguson.
United States. Government Printing Office
2007
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Chairman Richard G. Lugar, Opening Statement for Hearing on U.S.-India Civilian Nuclear Agreement, April 5, 2006
Senate Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Committee Richard G. Lugar offered this testimony in a hearing entitled "U.S.-India Atomic Energy Cooperation: the Indian Separation Plan and the Administration's Legislative Proposal" before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, April 5, 2006. Senator Lugar stated that, "The Foreign Relations Committee meets today to examine the U.S.-India Civilian Nuclear Agreement. The India nuclear deal is one of the most ambitious foreign policy initiatives to come before Congress in many years. In view of the importance of the Committee's work on this agreement, we are especially pleased to welcome Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. We look forward to this public opportunity to explore in depth the agreement and its implications."
United States. Government Printing Office
2006-04-05
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Opening Statement of Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Hearing of April 5, 2006: U.S.-India Atomic Energy Cooperation
Senator Joseph R. Biden offered this testimony in a hearing entitled "U.S.-India Atomic Energy Cooperation: the Indian Separation Plan and the Administration's Legislative Proposal" before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, April 5, 2006. Senator Biden stated that "The President, building on the work of President Clinton, has made a major strategic decision to develop a close partnership with India." He continued by adding that, "I believe that most members of Congress embrace that effort." In his testimony he outlines several points on U.S.-India atomic energy cooperation including the "India exception," whether the United States seek closer relations with India, and the parameters of the nuclear deal.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006-04-05
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Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation with India, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, September 18, 2008
From the opening statement of Christopher J. Dodd: "Today, the Committee on Foreign Relations holds a very important and, I might add, historic hearing. It is important because the Congress of the United States, the Senate, is being asked to approve an agreement that may have major consequences for U.S. foreign policy in Asia and for nuclear nonproliferation worldwide. It is historic because approval of this agreement should enable the United States and India to get around the biggest obstacle to charting a new course in relations between our two great democracies. […] For nearly two generations now, India cast itself as a nation proudly unaligned with the superpowers--not just on arms control and proliferation issues, but really in its whole political orientation. Today, however, India has become a major actor in the world, and it increasingly sees itself in concert with other global powers, rather than in opposition to them. This is true on counterterrorism, on the need for stability in South Asia, on the fight against infectious diseases, and even on nonproliferation. Its relationship with the United States, quite candidly, has never been closer. […] This is not about improving India's nuclear weapons or even about solving India's energy crisis. At heart, what we are talking about is turning a page in India's relationships with the world, putting its sense of nuclear grievance behind it so that India can work with other great countries from a position of reasonable equality." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: William J. Burns, Christopher J. Dodd, Richard G. Lugar, John G. Rood, Richard J. K. Stratford, George V. Voinovich, and Barbara Boxer.
United States. Government Printing Office
2009
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Nuclear Posture Review, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, April 22, 2010
From the opening statement of Carl Levin: "This is the third NPR [Nuclear Posture Review] since 1994, and the first to be completely unclassified. I commend each of our witnesses this morning for working to achieve that result. An unclassified NPR should allow discussions on the role and the future of nuclear weapons to be held publicly, which will help to demystify an often technically complex subject. As the Senate considers the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), an open discussion on nuclear weapons policy will help assure the American people that ratification of this new treaty will strengthen U.S. national security and enhance U.S. nonproliferation goals. There are five key objectives of the new NPR: first, preventing nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism; second, reducing the role of U.S. nuclear weapons and U.S. national security strategy; third, maintaining strategic deterrence and stability at reduced nuclear force levels; fourth, strengthening regional deterrence, and reassuring U.S. allies and partners; and fifth, sustaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear arsenal. This new NPR allows for continued reductions in deployed nuclear weapons, and also lays the foundation for substantial future reductions in the total nuclear weapons stockpile. Having fewer nuclear weapons reduces the danger that these weapons and nuclear materials might fall into the wrong hands. Preventing proliferation and nuclear terrorism, and maintaining a strong deterrent are all important parts of nuclear policy and this NPR." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Carl Levin, John McCain, James N. Miller, Ellen O. Tauscher, and Thomas D'Agostino.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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Implementation of the New START Treaty, and Related Matters, Hearing Before the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, June 21, 2012
This is the June 21, 2012 hearing, "Implementation of the New START Treaty, and Related Matters," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Thomas P. D'Agostino: "Now it has been almost a year and a half since the Senate agreed to the New START and just over a year since it entered into force. So it is appropriate at this juncture to review how well the treaty is performing. We said we would do that, and we are doing it. And Senator Corker and Senator Isakson particularly made it clear that that was an important part of their willingness to be supportive, and we appreciate that and want to respect all of the commitments that were made with respect to the treaty. So it is important to me as chair and to Senator Lugar, who has spent a lifetime on this topic, that we do our due diligence. So I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today. I just want to say a couple of quick things about it maybe to help frame the discussion a little bit. I think there is a very good story to be told." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John Kerry, Thomas P. D'Agostino, Rose Gottemoeller, Richard G. Lugar, and Madelyn R. Creedon.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012-06-21
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U.S. Strategic Objectives Towards Iran, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, December 1, 2011
From the opening statement of John F. Kerry: "Obviously, I think everybody understands that the question of Iran's relationship with its neighbors and with the world is much on everybody's mind. There could not be a more critical challenge in terms of proliferation and questions of terrorism in the region, and I think every one of us are deeply, deeply concerned about how we might be able to change this current equation in a way that is rational and beneficial to all parties. We have two very highly capable witnesses here this morning to help us examine this complicated situation, and, I hope, help us shed light on how we can positively influence Tehran's behavior and confront this question of nuclear weaponization. Wendy Sherman has appeared many times before the committee and today marks her first appearance as the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and I am delighted to welcome her here in that capacity. And appearing with her is David Cohen, the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Treasury Department. They are both very competent, dedicated, and experienced public servants, and we are happy to have them here to answer our questions today. Obviously, with the Quds Force allegedly plotting to kill the Saudi Ambassador to the United States right here in Washington, DC, and now with the world's nuclear watch dog agency, the IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency], issuing a very detailed and careful report about Iran's activities relative to nuclear processing, these two developments highlight the breadth of the strategic challenge that we face." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David S. Cohen, John F. Kerry, Richard G. Lugar, Wendy R. Sherman, and Timothy F. Geithner.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Update on North Korean Nuclear Developments, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, January 21, 2004
From the opening statement of Richard G. Lugar: ' The crisis surrounding North Korea's nuclear program has been the subject of six-way talks between the United States, Russia, Japan, China, South Korea, and North Korea. The administration and our allies understand the importance of these talks for regional stability and global security. The United States has consulted closely with other countries in the region in an effort to make these talks productive.' Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Sam Brownback, Siegfried Hecker, and Richard G. Lugar.
United States. Government Printing Office
2004
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High Stakes and Hard Choices: U.S. Policy on Iran, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, March 28, 2012
From the opening statement of Thomas R. Pickering: "My hope is to use my prepared testimony as a basis to address three issues regarding Iran and the United States, which I believe are responsive to a number of points in your opening statements. First, what do we know about Iran's nuclear program and its evolution? Second, what is the current diplomatic situation, and what might we expect? And third, what options are available to us and my recommendations in that regard." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas R. Pickering, James E. Cartwright, John F. Kerry, Richard G. Lugar, and Karim Sadjadpour.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Worldwide Threat Facing the United States, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifth Congress, First Session, February 6, 1997
From the opening statement of John Warner: "National security is tough given the diversity and the fracturing of the former Soviet Union. Nevertheless, we continue to rely heavily on intelligence predictions in the formulation of our policy. As we focus our efforts on improving our insights into possible threats, we must also accept the fact that warning times-let's underscore that in our testimony today--the warning time for an increasing number of threats is becoming shorter than ever before. If we do not figure out how to deal with this dilemma, U.S. policy will become almost entirely reactive, and long-term intelligence assessments will not be as effective. In the committee's letter of invitation, our witnesses were asked to focus particular attention to the subjects of proliferation, narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and threats to the United States National Military Information System. With regard to the latter topic, I am concerned that the intelligence community has not yet completed its National Intelligence Estimate on the information warfare threat to the United States, which has been underway for the last, if I may say, several years. Since the committee will be closely evaluating such information, particularly in this Congress, I strongly urge the intelligence community to bring this assessment to a close as quickly as possible." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John Warner, George J. Tenet, and Patrick M. Hughes.
United States. Government Printing Office
1997
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National Security Implications of the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session, July 25 and August 1, 2002
From the opening statement of Carl Levin: "The Armed Services Committee meets this morning to consider the national security implications of the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty which was signed between the United States and Russia on May 24. […] I hope today's hearing will help us understand: what this treaty is and what it is not; how the administration plans to implement the treaty; how the treaty fits into our overall security context; how the administration is thinking about our nuclear forces; and what additional steps we can and should take to further improve our security. The treaty is certainly somewhat unusual. Its central obligation is that both nations will reduce their operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to a level between 1,700 and 2,200 some 10 years from now, apparently just for the 1 day at that moment when the treaty then expires. Contrary to numerous media reports, the treaty does not require reductions in nuclear warheads stockpiles. It does not require elimination of warheads. Under this treaty both sides must simply remove warheads from land-based or submarine-based missiles and from bombers. Both sides are then free to keep every warhead so removed and to store these warheads for possible redeployment. The only limitations that will bind the United States and Russia are the limitations on delivery systems under START [Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty] I, at least until 2009. After 2009, when the START I treaty expires, it is not clear what will happen. The importance of this treaty is not so much what it does or does not do, but rather the possibilities that it may hold for the future." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Carl Levin, Donald H. Rumsfeld, Richard B. Myers, Charles B. Curtis, Ashton B. Carter, James O. Ellis, and Everet H. Beckner.
United States. Government Printing Office
2003
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U.S.-Australian Agreement, Hearing Before The Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, Ninety-Sixth Congress, First Session on the United States-Australian Agreement on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, October 5, 1979
This is the October 5, 1979 hearing titled "U.S.-Australian Agreement," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of John Glenn: "Today we are considering the first Nuclear Cooperation Agreement to be negotiated under the 1978 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act. The Australia agreement, being the forerunner of other agreements, is of great precedential importance. We want to be sure that we are proceeding on the right track in furthering our nonproliferation objectives." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Peter Bradford, Joseph Hendrie, and Thomas R. Pickering.
United States. Government Printing Office
1980
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Briefing on Salt I Compliance, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, Ninety-Six Congress, First Session on Briefings on Salt I Compliance with Robert W. Buch Heim, U.S. Commissioner to the Standing Consultative Commission, and Sidney N. Graybeal, Former U.S. Commissioner to the Standing Consultative Commission, September 25, 1979
This is the September 25, 1979 hearing titled "Briefing on Salt I Compliance" held before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Frank Church: "I understand that Mr. Buchheim will begin by discussing the SCC [Standing Consultative Commission] process and SALT [Strategic Arms Limitation Talks] II provisions relating to compliance. Then we will hear from Mr. Graybeal and Mr. Buchheim as well in discussing the SALT I compliance record. During the testimony, I understand that the general questions contained in a letter which I sent to Secretary Vance on September 17, 1979, will be addressed." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert W. Buchheim and Sidney N. Graybeal.
United States. Government Printing Office
1979
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Final Exercise Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, Dresden Nuclear Power Station [March 21, 2007]
From the Executive Summary: "On March 21, 2007, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Partial Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise was conducted for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Dresden Nuclear Power Station by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chicago Field Office. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] his Final Report contains the evaluation of the biennial exercise, and the evaluation of the following out of sequence interview activities: Illinois State Police (ISP) Dosimetry Control Officers Briefing, ISP Traffic and Access Control Point at the ISP District 5 Headquarters, Protective Actions for Schools (EV-2), Monitoring and Decontamination of Evacuees and Emergency Workers, Decontamination of Emergency Worker's Equipment, Public Registration and Congregate Care Center."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2007-05-10
