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United States Government Policy for Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern
The purpose of this Policy is to establish regular review of United States Government funded or conducted research with certain high-consequence pathogens and toxins for its potential to be dual use research of concern (DURC) in order to: (a) mitigate risks where appropriate; and (b) collect information needed to inform the development of an updated Read More »
- April 9, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
Combating Terrorism: Considerations for Investing Resources in Chemical and Biological Preparedness
Testimony Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. Statement of Henry L. Hinton, Jr. Managing Director, Defense Capabilities and Management.
- April 6, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Combating Terrorism: Assessing the Threat of Biological Terrorism
Testimony presented before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform U.S. House of Representatives on October 12, 2001.
- April 6, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
Fact Sheet – Biological
Biological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, livestock and crops. The three basic groups of biological agents that would likely be used as weapons are bacteria, viruses and toxins. Most biological agents are difficult to grow and maintain. Many break down quickly when exposed to sunlight and other environmental factors, Read More »
- April 6, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
A How-to Guide to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks against Buildings
This how-to guide* outlines methods for identifying the critical assets and functions within buildings, determining the threats to those assets, and assessing the vulnerabilities associated with those threats. The methods presented provide a means to assess risks and to make decisions about how to mitigate them. The scope of the methods includes reducing physical damage Read More »
- April 6, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
