Download or read book U S Environmental Protection Agency Homeland Security Strategy written by U.s. Environmental Protection Agency and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2004 “Homeland Security Strategy” will guide the Agency's homeland security efforts over the next two years. It described our goals, initiatives, and key activities for protecting our country from the consequences of terrorist attacks. Many of the homeland security challenges that we face transcend political boundaries. The “Strategy” explains how we will transcend these boundaries to network and collaborate with our federal, state, local, and tribal government partners and the private sector to achieve our goals. The Agency's initial “Strategy,” which was undertaken immediately following the September 11, 2001, disasters, represented EPA's vision prevention of, preparation for, and response to another catastrophic terrorist attack. The 2004 “Strategy” takes this initial effort one step further by addressing the Agency's available resources, recent Presidential Directives and expectations, and the evolving role of the Department of Homeland Security. EPA continues to evaluate its roles and responsibilities and to apply lessons learned. The challenges ahead are far different from those that existed prior to September 11, 2001, and they continue to evolve.
Download or read book U S Environmental Protection Agency Homeland Security Strategy written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The strategy supports the President's National Strategy for Homeland Security and the efforts undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security. The plan will serve as a blueprint for the Agency's senior leadership through FY2005, on how to enhance EPA's ability to meet its homeland security responsibilities. The activities and initiatives in the plan represent an enhancement of EPA's capabilities to detect, prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from terrorist incidents. The plan is one of many steps the Agency took in the weeks and months following September 11th to ensure the Agency's ability to fulfill its homeland security responsibilities. As the federal government continues to address the issue of protecting the nation the plan will continue to be revised and improved.
Download or read book U S Environmental Protection Agency Strategic Plan for Homeland Security written by United States. Environmental Protection Agency and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goals of this strategic plan are organized into four mission-critical areas: 1) Critical Infrastructure Protection, 2) Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, 3) Communication and Information, and 4) Protection of EPA Personnel and Infrastructure.
Download or read book Homeland Security Strategy written by United States. Environmental Protection Agency and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Strategic Plan for Homeland Security written by United States. Environmental Protection Agency and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Review of EPA Homeland Security Efforts written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-01-11 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report examines the Environmental Protection Agency's three-year plan for a comprehensive response to a chemical or biological attack on a civilian or public sector facility. The report states that EPA has correctly identified the essential major research areas (detection, containment, decontamination, and disposal) but calls for an initial focus on decontamination and disposal efforts and a longer term research program.
Download or read book Environmental Protection Agency Recent Policy Could Improve Working Relations Between EPA s Office of Inspector General and Office of Homeland Security written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Homeland Security written by United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Development and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the United States has not experienced a large scale chemical, biological or radiological-based terrorist attack since 2001, many experts agree that more attacks are inevitable. The sustainability of U.S. communities requires that they be resilient to such disasters. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a responsibility to help communities prepare for and recover from disasters, including acts of terrorism. EPA's role includes helping to protect water systems from attack, assisting water utilities to build contamination warning and mitigation systems, and leading remediation of contaminated indoor and outdoor settings and water infrastructure. Critical science gaps exist in all these areas. EPA's Homeland Security Research Program (HSRP) was established to conduct applied research and provide technical support that increases the capability of EPA to achieve its homeland security responsibilities. The HSRP helps build systems-based solutions by working with Agency partners to plan, implement and deliver useful science and technology products. HSRP maintains robust coordination efforts with other federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others. HSRP's research is conducted and science products are constructed to address "all hazards," filling science gaps associated with chemical, biological and radiological contamination intentionally released by terrorists or caused by natural disasters or accidents. The HSRP is organized into three Research Themes: two themes align with each of EPA's main homeland security responsibilities (water security and environmental cleanup), and a third cross-cutting theme addresses issues common to both of these responsibilities. The themes are as follows: Theme A: Securing and Sustaining Water Systems; Theme B: Characterizing Contamination and Determining Risk; Theme C: Remediating Indoor and Outdoor Environments. This research action plan describes the mission and design of the HSRP, its strategic directions, and the critical scientific and technical questions it is addressing. The research action plan is a high-level strategic document that will be revised every three to four years.
Download or read book Homeland Security written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrorist attacks on U.S. chemical facilities could damage public health and the economy. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formerly led federal efforts to ensure chemical facility security, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now the lead federal agency coordinating efforts to protect these facilities from terrorist attacks. GAO reviewed (1) DHS's actions to develop a strategy to protect the chemical industry, (2) DHS's actions to assist in the industry's security efforts and coordinate with EPA, (3) industry security initiatives and challenges, and (4) DHS's authorities and whether additional legislation is needed to ensure chemical plant security. GAO interviewed DHS, EPA, and industry officials, among others.
Download or read book National Strategy for Homeland Security written by United States. Office of Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Review of the EPA Water Security Research and Technical Support Action Plan written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-02-09 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report examines a draft plan, prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency, that identifies critical security issues for drinking water and wastewater and outlines related research and technical support needs. This report recommends increased attention to interagency coordination and encourages additional consideration of current restrictions on secure information dissemination. It further suggests that EPA incorporate the results of their research activities into an integrated water security guidance document to improve support for water and wastewater utilities.
Download or read book Major Management Challenges and Program Risks written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving the Nation s Water Security written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concern over terrorist attacks since 2001 has directed attention to potential vulnerabilities of the nation's water and wastewater systems. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which leads federal efforts to protect the water sector, initiated a research program in 2002 to address immediate research and technical support needs. This report, conducted at EPA's request, evaluates research progress and provides a long-term vision for EPA's research program. The report recommends that EPA develop a strategic research plan, address gaps in expertise among EPA program managers and researchers, and improve its approaches to information dissemination. The report recommends several high-priority research topics for EPA, including conducting empirical research in behavioral science to better understand how to prepare people for water security incidents.
Download or read book National Strategy for Homeland Security written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document is the first National Strategy for Homeland Security. The purpose of the Strategy is to mobilize and organize our.
Download or read book Homeland Security written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has a new cabinet level department, and this is the presidential report that launched it.
Download or read book Major Management Challenges and Program Risks written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Review of the Department of Homeland Security s Approach to Risk Analysis written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-10-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The events of September 11, 2001 changed perceptions, rearranged national priorities, and produced significant new government entities, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created in 2003. While the principal mission of DHS is to lead efforts to secure the nation against those forces that wish to do harm, the department also has responsibilities in regard to preparation for and response to other hazards and disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, and other "natural" disasters. Whether in the context of preparedness, response or recovery from terrorism, illegal entry to the country, or natural disasters, DHS is committed to processes and methods that feature risk assessment as a critical component for making better-informed decisions. Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis explores how DHS is building its capabilities in risk analysis to inform decision making. The department uses risk analysis to inform decisions ranging from high-level policy choices to fine-scale protocols that guide the minute-by-minute actions of DHS employees. Although DHS is responsible for mitigating a range of threats, natural disasters, and pandemics, its risk analysis efforts are weighted heavily toward terrorism. In addition to assessing the capability of DHS risk analysis methods to support decision-making, the book evaluates the quality of the current approach to estimating risk and discusses how to improve current risk analysis procedures. Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis recommends that DHS continue to build its integrated risk management framework. It also suggests that the department improve the way models are developed and used and follow time-tested scientific practices, among other recommendations.
