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(Fwd) (ANSI-HSSP.014) Newsletter #03 - March 11, 2004
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From: Matthew Deane <mdeane@ansi.org>
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ANSI-HSSP Newsletter #3
March 11, 2004
The ANSI-HSSP Newsletter is distributed to the participants on the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Homeland Security
Standards Panel (HSSP). It provides homeland security related
information pulled from the headlines and submitted by ANSI-HSSP
participants. Participants are encouraged to submit information to
the ANSI-HSSP Secretary that they feel would be of interest to fellow
ANSI-HSSP participants.
For further information and updates on the Panel, please visit the
ANSI-HSSP website.
NEWS and INFORMATION
ANSI-HSSP Workshops to Develop Recommendations for 9-11 Commission
Representatives from industry and all critical infrastructure sectors
are invited to participate in finalizing the recommendations on
private sector emergency preparedness and business continuity. For
further information, please contact the ANSI-HSSP Secretary.
Working Group on Private Sector Preparedness Seeking Input on
Incentives and Strategies to Promote Private Sector Emergency
Preparedness
The Working Group on Private Sector Preparedness, a group of
organizations that have voluntarily come together under the auspices
of the Greater New York Safety Council to promote emergency
preparedness in the private sector and provide recommendations to the
9-11 Commission, has asked for comments from ANSI-HSSP participants
on its initial draft recommendations. To submit comments, please
visit: http://www.emergencycorps.org/strategies.html
DHS Adopts Radiological and Nuclear Detection American National
Standards
At a press conference at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.s Science and Technology
division announced the adoption of four American National Standards
designed to assist federal agencies as well as state and local
officials in procurement decisions related to radiological and
nuclear detection equipment.
DHS Adopts First Responder Equipment American National Standards
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Charles McQueary
and Under Secretary Mike Brown announced the DHS adoption of five
American National Standards for personal protective equipment for
first responders. The standards were developed by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) and subsequently approved by ANSI.
Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program
Established
The PCII Program is designed to encourage private industry and others
with knowledge about our critical infrastructure to share
confidential, proprietary, and business sensitive information about
this critical infrastructure with the Government. The Department will
use PCII information in pursuit of a more secure Homeland, focusing
primarily on analyzing and securing critical infrastructure and
protected systems; developing risk assessments and vulnerabilities;
and assisting with recovery.
President Marks Homeland Security's Accomplishments at Year One
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Sandy Perle
Vice President, Technical Operations
Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc.
3300 Hyland Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel:(714) 545-0100 / (800) 548-5100 Extension 2306
Fax:(714) 668-3149
E-Mail: sperle@globaldosimetry.com
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Personal Website: http://sandy-travels.com/
Global Dosimetry Website: http://www.globaldosimetry.com/
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