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Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use, and Transfer of Biological Agents and Toxins
” An interim rule that established regulations governing the possession, use, and transfer of biological agents and toxins that have been determined to have the potential to pose a severe threat to public health and safety, to animal health, to plant health, or to animal or plant products. This action is necessary to protect animal and plant health, and animal and plant products.”
- March 10, 2010
- | Filed under North America, Delegated Legislation, and 2001-2025
Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism Report Card
In December 2008 in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53), the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism submitted its report, World at Risk.This report card provides an assessment of the progress that the U.S. government has made in implementing the recommendations Read More »
- January 1, 2010
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
The Global Forum on Biorisks
This report, published by The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), introduces The Global Forum on Biorisks—a “comprehensive, integrated, international, and multisectoral approach to dissuading, mitigating, interdicting, countering, and responding to biological threats of natural, accidental, or intentional origin.
- December 1, 2009
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead
On October 6, 2009, the Center for Biosecurity of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center organized a 1-day conference, Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead, in Washington, DC. This conference report was prepared by the UPMC staff provide a brief synopsis of each day’s panel discussions and individual presentations. Participants discussed a wide range of U.S. Read More »
- December 1, 2009
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Homeland Defense: Planning, Resourcing, and Training Issues Challenge DOD’s Response to Domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Incidents
This report addresses the extent to which (1) DOD’s CBRNE consequence management plans and capabilities are integrated with other federal plans; (2) DOD has planned for and structured its force to provide CBRNE consequence management assistance; (3) DOD’s CBRNE Consequence Management Response Forces (CCMRF) are prepared for their mission; and (4) DOD has CCMRF funding Read More »
- October 6, 2009
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
