9 May, 2007
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20: National Continuity Policy
United States. White House Office
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
"This directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on the continuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a single National Continuity Coordinator responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Federal continuity policies. This policy establishes 'National Essential Functions,' prescribes continuity requirements for all executive departments and agencies, and provides guidance for State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector organizations in order to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national continuity program that will enhance the credibility of our national security posture and enable a more rapid and effective response to and recovery from a national emergency."
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  • Author
    Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
  • Publisher
    United States. White House Office
  • Report Number
    Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20; HSPD 20; National Security Presidential Directive 51; NSPD 51
  • Date
    9 May, 2007
  • Copyright
    Public Domain
  • Retrieved From
    Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents: www.gpoaccess.gov/wcomp/index.html
  • Format
    pdf
  • Media Type
    application/pdf
  • Source
    Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (May 14, 2007), v.43 n.19, p.593-598
  • Resource Groups
    Directives (presidential)
    Critical Releases
  • Series
    Homeland Security Presidential Directives

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