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Presidential Directive Homeland Security Presidential Directive 10 (HSPD-10) AKA National Security Presidential Directive 33 (NSPD-33) Signed: April 28, 2004 By evaluating biodefense programs and initiatives, Biodefense for the 21st Century continues those efforts by identifying future priorities and actions and integrating the work of national and homeland security, medical, public health, intelligence, diplomatic, and law  Read More »

Presidential Directive Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 (HSPD-9) Signed: January 30, 2004 Defense of United States Agriculture and Food “establishes a national policy to defend the agriculture and food system against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.” Fulfilling the policy requires recognition of important agriculture and food infrastructure and ensuring their protection; development of  Read More »

Executive Order 13292 Signed: March 25, 2003 Federal Register: 68 FR 15313, March 28, 2003 While Executive Order 12958 established that scientific matters not be considered for classification unless it relates to national security, Executive Order 13292 extended that consideration to include scientific matters relating to defense against transnational terrorism.