Review Of Epa Homeland Security Efforts

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309091047
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309159245
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309167175
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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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 2004-01-09 with total page 130 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.

Author : U.s. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781481146050
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781976358159
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030917919X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Homeland Security Research and Development at the EPA written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Claudia Copeland
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 143791828X
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector (updated Ed. ) written by Claudia Copeland and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 9/11 attacks have drawn attention to the security of many institutions, facilities, and systems in the U.S., incl. the nation¿s water supply and water quality infrastructure. These systems have long been recognized as being potentially vulnerable to terrorist attacks of various types, including physical disruption, bioterrorism/chem. contamination, and cyber attack. Damage or destruction by terrorist attack could disrupt the delivery of vital human services in this country, threatening public health and the environment, or possibly causing loss of life. This report presents an overview of this large and diverse sector, describes security-related actions by the government and private sector since 9/11, and discusses additional policy issues and responses. Illus.

Author : Environmental Protection Atgency (Us)
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160808937
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ensuring a Sustainable Future written by Environmental Protection Atgency (Us) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2008 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing wastewater and drinking water service to citizens requires energy—and a lot of it. The twin problems of steadily rising energy costs and climate change have therefore made the issue of energy management one of the most salient issues facing wastewater and water utilities today. Energy management is also at the heart of efforts across the entire sector to ensure that utility operations are sustainable in the future. More and more utilities are realizing that a systematic approach for managing the full range of energy challenges they face is the best way to ensure that these issues are addressed on an ongoing basis in order to reduce climate impacts, save money, and remain sustainable. Working closely with a number of utilities and others, the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proactively addressing this issue by developing this Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities that provides a systematic approach to reducing energy consumption and energy cost. This Guidebook was specifically written to provide water and wastewater utility managers with a step-by-step method, based on a Plan-Do-Check-Act management system approach, to identify, implement, measure, and improve energy efficiency and renewable opportunities at their utilities.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EPA's Response to 9/11 and Lessons Learned for Future Emergency Preparedness written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: