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By Region: North America

Screening Framework Guidance for Providers of Synthetic Double-Stranded DNA

Released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this report provides the recommended framework for the screening of orders to ensure manufacture compliance with current regulations and reduce the risk of supplying products to individuals that may exploit this dual-use technology for malicious intent. The primary goal of the Screening Framework Guidance  Read More »

Author:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Publish Date:
October 2010

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Biological Laboratories: Design and Implementation Considerations for Safety Reporting System

“As the number of biological labs increases, so too do the safety risks for lab workers. Data on these risks—collected through a safety reporting system (SRS) from reports of hazards, incidents, and accidents—can support safety efforts. However, no such system exists for all biological labs, and a limited system applies to only a subset of  Read More »

Author:
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Publish Date:
September 2010

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Hybrid Warfare

Senior military officials recently testified before Congress that current and future adversaries are likely to use “hybrid warfare” tactics, a blending of conventional and irregular approaches across the full spectrum of conflict. In light of references to “hybrid warfare”, Congress asked the GOA to define the term and determine how hybrid warfare differs from other  Read More »

Author:
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Publish Date:
September 2010

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Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments

“Pursuant to statute (22 U.S.C. 2593a), the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation issued a report providing a detailed assessment of the adherence of the United States and other nations to obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments to which the United States is a participating  Read More »

Author:
U.S. Department of State
Publish Date:
July 2010

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National Agriculture and Food Defense Act of 2007

Senate Bill S. 1804 Introduced to Senate: July 17, 2007 Sponsor: Senator Richard Burr [NC] Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, July 17, 2007 Bill states that: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) shall lead federal, state, local, tribal, and private efforts to enhance the protection of critical U.S.  Read More »

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