FEDERAL AGENCIES:

- The mission of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), as an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is to serve the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful e xposures and disease related to toxic substances. ATSDR is directed by congressional mandate to perform specific functions concerning the effect on public health of hazardous substances in the environment. These functions include public health assessments of waste sites, health consultations concerning specific hazardous substances, health surveillance and registries, response to emergency releases of hazardous substances, applied research in support of public health assessments, information development and dissemination, and education and training concerning hazardous substances.

Centers for Disease Control - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. CDC, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Department of Agriculture - Shortly after the events of September 11, USDA undertook a top-to-bottom review to see how best to grapple with potential terrorist threats. A Homeland Security Council was formed to develop a Department-wide plan concerning homeland security. USDA's homeland security efforts are focused upon three key areas: agricultural production and the food supply, USDA facilities, and USDA staff and emergency preparedness. Forming the Homeland Security Council was the first step in a series of organizational changes aimed at improving the Department's ability to perform homeland security-related activities.

Department of Defense - A review of the Department of Defense and their efforts with Homeland Security is available on their Website. Defend America, an official Defense Department website, offers the latest news, photographs, transcripts and other information about the U.S.-led global effort against terrorism.

Department of Energy -

Department of Homeland Security -

Department Subcomponents and Agencies - Homeland Security leverages resources within federal, state, and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland. More than 87,000 different governmental jurisdictions at the federal, state, and local level have homeland security responsibilities. The comprehensive national strategy seeks to develop a complementary system connecting all levels of government without duplicating effort. Homeland Security is truly a "national mission". The following list comprises of the major components that make up the Department of Homeland Security:

• Office of the Chief Privacy Officer
• Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
• Office of Counter Narcotics
• Office of General Counsel
• Office of the Inspector General
• Office of Legislative Affairs
• Office of National Capital Region Coordination
• Office of the Private Sector
• Office of Public Affairs
• Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness

Border and Transportation Security (BTS) - Border and Transportation Security (BTS) secures our nation's borders and transportation systems and enforces the nation's immigration laws.

• Transportation and Security Administration (TSA)
• Customs and Border Protection
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Emergency Preparedness and Resonse (EP&R) - Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R), building on the long and solid track record of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), ensures that our nation is prepared for incidents, whether natural disasters or terrorist assaults, and oversees the federal government's national response and recovery strategy.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • U.S. Fire Administration - As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination, and support. USFA servex the Nation independently, in coordination with other Federal agencies, and in partnership with fire protection and emergency service communities. With a commitment to excellence, they provide public education, training, technology and data initiatives.

Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP) - Terrorists strive to exploit national weaknesses and search for unprotected areas to attack. Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP) helps deter, prevent, and mitigate acts of terrorism by assessing vulnerabilities in the context of continuously changing threats. IAIP strengthens the nation's protective posture and disseminates timely and accurate information to our federal, state, local, private, and international partners.

• Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC)
• Information Analysis (IA)
• Infrastructure Protection (IP)

Science and Technology (S&T) - The Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) serves as the primary research and development arm of Homeland Security, using our nation's scientific and technological resources to provide federal, state, and local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland. The focus is on catastrophic terrorism&emdash;threats to the security of our homeland that could result in large-scale loss of life and major economic impact. S&T's work is designed to counter those threats, both by evolutionary improvements to current technological capabilities and development of revolutionary, new technological capabilities.

• Office of National Laboratories
• Homeland Security Laboratories
• Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA)

Office of Management - The Under Secretary for Management is responsible for the budget, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting and finance, procurement, information technology systems, facilities, property, equipment, other material resources, and the identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of Homeland Security.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ensures that America continues to welcome visitors, refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and new citizens while protecting the nation from terrorism, unlawful entrants, and illegal residents. USCIS is made up of 15,000 employees in 250 offices worldwide and is largely subsidized by revenue generated from fees paid for immigration benefits. Within USCIS, the Office of Citizenship was established to develop and implement public outreach and education initiatives to promote U.S. citizenship.

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Office of Citizenship
• National Customer Service Center

U.S. Coast Guard - The U.S. Coast Guard protects the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests&emdash;in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security.

U.S. Secret Service (USSS) - The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) is responsible for the protection of the President, our nation's leaders, as well as our country's financial and critical infrastructures, USSS is a crucial component of Homeland Security. USSS is organized into two major components, one focused on protection and the other focused on investigation.

Department of Transportation - Following is a list of the major components that make up the safety divisions of the US Department of Transportation.

National Response Center - The NRC is the sole federal point of contact for reporting oil and chemical spills.

Transportation Safety Institute - Supports DOT's vital mission to ensure safety and security in the nation's transportation system through instruction to both those entrusted with enforcement and those obligated to compliance to safety standards.

Drug and Alcohol Safety - The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) provides expert advise to industry representatives regarding implementation of the controlled substances and alcohol testing rules.

Hazardous Materials Safety - The Office responsible for coordinating a national safety program for the transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway and water.

Air Programs

FAA Office of System Safety - Develops and implements improved tools and processes, to facilitate more effective use of safety data, both inside and outside the agency, to help improve aviation safety.

Aviation Human Factors - Develops and assures implementation of human factors policies, regulations, programs, and procedures which promote the safety and productivity of the national airspace system.

Aviation Medicine - The medical certification, research, and education wing of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Aviation Medicine.

Aviation Safety Reporting System - The ASRS collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident reports in order to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.

Flight Standards Service Aviation Information - Provides the public with easily accessible Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety related information pertaining to Airlines and Aircraft.

Land Programs

Highway Safety - An FHWA safety site with the goal to reduce roadway-related fatalities and injuries by designing a forgiving infrastructure.

RSPA Office of Pipeline Safety - Administers DOT's national regulatory program to assure the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline.

Traffic Safety and Occupant Protection - A comprehensive site by NHTSA dealing with passenger and pedestrian safety.

Federal Transit Administration Safety and Security Office - Concerned with matters relating to the safety and security of our nation's mass transit systems.

Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis - Railroad safety information for FRA personnel, railroad companies, research and planning organizations and the public, in general.

Sea Programs

U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center - Works directly with the marine industry, the Commandant and Coast Guard field units in the evaluation and approval of commercial vessel and systems designs, development of safety standards and policies, response to maritime casualties and oversight of delegated third parties in support of the Coast Guard's marine safety and environmental protection programs.

Maritime Administration (MARAD) - To strengthen the U.S. maritime transportation system - including infrastructure, industry and labor - to meet the economic and security needs of the Nation. MARAD programs promote the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced United States merchant marine, sufficient to carry the Nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. MARAD also seeks to ensure that the United States maintains adequate shipbuilding and repair services, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity for use in time of national emergency.

Marine Safety and Environmental Protection - Documents and other information of general interest to the maritime community. This site is updated daily.

Boating Safety - Dedicated to improving the knowledge, skills and abilities of recreational boaters with the ultimate goal of reducing the loss of life, injuries and property damage that occurs on U.S. waterways.

Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental emergencies involving the release, or threatened release, of oil, radioactive materials or hazardous chemicals may potentially affect communities and the surrounding environment. Releases may be accidental, as in the case of a spill at a chemical plant, or may be deliberate. Releases may also be caused by natural disasters. EPA works with a variety of private and public entities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to spills and other environmental emergencies. EPA's web site provides information about these activities, links to the key groups involved in contingency planning and response, and provides information on how to report hazardous substance and oil spills

Federal Aviation Administration - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the safety of civil aviation.

Safety Regulation. The FAA issues and enforces regulations and minimum standards covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. We certify airmen and airports that serve air carriers.

Airspace and Air Traffic Management. The safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace is a primary objective of the FAA. We operate a network of airport towers, air route traffic control centers, and flight service stations. We develop air traffic rules, assign the use of airspace, and control air traffic.

Air Navigation Facilities. The FAA builds or installs visual and electronic aids to air navigation. We maintain, operate, and assure the quality of these facilities. We also maintain other systems to support air navigation and air traffic control, including voice and data communications equipment, radar facilities, computer systems, and visual display equipment at flight service stations.

Civil Aviation Abroad. The FAA promotes aviation safety and encourages civil aviation abroad. We exchange aeronautical information with foreign authorities; certify foreign repair shops, airmen, and mechanics; provide technical aid and training; negotiate bilateral airworthiness agreements with other countries; and take part in international conferences.

Commercial Space Transportation. The FAA regulates and encourages the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. We license commercial space launch facilities and private launches of space payloads on expendable launch vehicles.

Research, Engineering, and Development. The FAA does research on and develops the systems and procedures we need for a safe and efficient system of air navigation and air traffic control. We do aeromedical research. We help develop better aircraft, engines, and equipment. We test or evaluate aviation systems, devices, materials, and procedures.

Other Programs. The FAA registers aircraft and records documents reflecting title or interest in aircraft and their parts. We administer an aviation insurance program; develop specifications for aeronautical charts; and publish information on airways, airport services, and other technical subjects in aeronautics.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI priorities include:

• Protect the United States from terrorist attack.
• Protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage.
• Protect the United States against cyber-based attacks and high-technology crimes.
• Combat public corruption at all levels.
• Protect civil rights.
• Combat transnational and national criminal organizations and enterprises.
• Combat major white-collar crime.
• Combat significant violent crime.
• Support federal, state, county, municipal, and international partners.
• Upgrade technology to successfully perform the FBI's mission.

Federal Transit Administration - As part of a continuous effort to secure our nation's transit infrastructure, FTA has undertaken an aggressive nationwide security program, receiving full cooperation and support from every transit agency. FTA has conducted risk and vulnerability assessments and deployed technical assistance teams to help strengthen security and emergency preparedness plans, and has funded emergency response drills conducted in conjunction with local fire, police, and emergency responders.

General Services Administration (GSA) - With the new Department of Homeland Security, (DHS) federal employees are tasked with complex responsibilities in order to effectively perform the missions of the new organization. GSA's Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program can help by allowing for quick and easy ordering that meets competition requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR.) MAS contracts feature nearly 11,000 leading suppliers and professional service providers offering over 4 million items. The MAS Program provides access to the latest online acquisition e-tools such as: GSA Advantage!®, e-Buy, and e-Library. Free training on these tools and the GSA MAS program is available online at the FSS Center for Acquisition Excellence or in person. The GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program is the federal government's one-stop source for meeting critical homeland security requirements.

U.S. EPA Water Infrastructure Security - Improving the security of our nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructures has become a top priority since the events of 9/11. Significant actions are underway to assess and reduce vulnerabilities to potential terrorist attacks; to plan for and practice response to emergencies and incidents; and to develop new security technologies to detect and monitor contaminants and prevent security breaches.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

American Water Works Association (AWWA) - The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)

The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) - The Partnership acts as a national asset facilitating dialogue on domestic infrastructure security and offering sources of technical support and expert comment on public policy related to the security of the nation's built environment. The Partnership collaborates on issues related to the security of the nation's built environment and leverage members' collective technical expertise and research and development capabilities. It is a fundamental goal of the Partnership to reach out to all stakeholders potentially affected by both natural and man-made disasters and to provide technical assistance and information to the Department of Homeland Security.

Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) - The Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute online resource of security information for America's drinking and wastewater utilities. It provides a unique link between the water sector and federal environmental, homeland security, law enforcement, intelligence and public health agencies.

ADDITIONAL RELATED LINKS:

American Red Cross

ANSER Institute for Homeland Security

Capital Wireless Integrated Network (capWIN) - The Capital Wireless Integrated Network (CapWIN) project is a partnership between the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia to develop an integrated transportation and criminal justice information wireless network. This Graphical abstract of CapWIN unique project will integrate transportation and public safety data and voice communication systems in two states and the District of Columbia and will be the first multi-state transportation and public safety integrated wireless network in the United States.

Citizen Corps - Citizen Corps, a vital component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds. Citizen Corps programs build on the successful efforts that are in place in many communities around the country to prevent crime and respond to emergencies. Programs that started through local innovation are the foundation for Citizen Corps and this national approach to citizen participation in community safety. Citizen Corps is coordinated nationally by the Department of Homeland Security. In this capacity, DHS works closely with other federal entities, state and local governments, first responders and emergency managers, the volunteer community, and the White House Office of the USA Freedom Corps.

Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism

MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base - The MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base represents years of collaborative effort by many partners. Though we (MIPT) believe this to be the most extensive and user-friendly system of its kind, any resource spanning over 35 years of data will contain oversights and omissions. Rather than wait to create a perfect tool, we (MIPT) have opted to enlist the assistance of you, the users of this system, to help us (MIPT) improve the knowledge base.

Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - The purposes of the Institute are to foster and encourage the continued safe utilization and development of nuclear energy to meet the nation's energy, environmental and economic goals and to support the nuclear energy industry by providing: Policy direction on critical issues, including regulation, legislation, congressional awareness/acceptance, waste, transportation, and other critical activities; A unified nuclear energy industry approach to address and resolve nuclear regulatory issues and related technical matters to facilitate high levels of reliability and economic efficiency in nuclear power plant operations; Advocacy and representation before the Congress, Executive Branch agencies, regulatory bodies, and state policy forums; Accurate and timely information to policy makers, the public and other constituencies to promote acceptance and recognition of nuclear energy's role in the nation's supply of safe, secure, dependable, and economic electric energy; Assistance to the nuclear energy industry with regard to state issues such as environmental considerations and rates; and Encouragement to educational institutions to promote education in nuclear energy disciplines.