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Army Regulation 50-1: Biological Surety
This regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the Army Biological Surety Program in accordance with DODD 5210.88. Along with guidance to be published by the Office of the Provost Marshal General, it also implements DOD physical security requirements pertaining to surety matters for biological select agents and toxins.
- July 28, 2008
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Federal Funding for Biological Weapons Prevention and Defense, Fiscal Years 2001-2009
This report summarizes the federal budget and spending for biodefense in the United States since the 2001 terrorist attacks. The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation finds that since 2001, the U.S. government has spent or allocated nearly $50 billion among 11 federal departments and agencies to address the threat of biological weapons. For Fiscal Read More »
- April 28, 2008
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends
The United States has long recognized the dangers inherent in the spread of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons, and missiles. This Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report analyzes NBC weapons programs potential threat patterns around the globe, is updated as needed.
- February 28, 2008
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
State, Local, Private, and Commercial Laboratory Compliance With Select Agent Regulations
This summary report was published by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. It summarizes the results of our reviews of eight State, local, private, and commercial laboratories’ compliance with select agent regulations during various periods from November 2003 to September 2005.
- January 28, 2008
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Public Health and Medical Preparedness
Presidential Directive Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21) Signed: October 18, 2007 This directive establishes a National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness (Strategy), which builds upon principles set forth in Biodefense for the 21st Century (April 2004) and will transform our national approach to protecting the health of the American people against all Read More »
- October 18, 2007
- | Filed under North America, Delegated Legislation, and 2001-2025