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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.

Author:
U.S. Department of the Army
Publish Date:
July 2008

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 »

Author:
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Publish Date:
April 2008

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.

Author:
U.S. Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Publish Date:
February 2008

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.

Author:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Publish Date:
January 2008

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 »