Chemical Infrastructure Protection And Homeland Security
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Author | : Frank R. Spellman |
Publisher | : Government Institutes |
Total Pages | : 295 |
Release | : 2011-01-16 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1605907146 |
Experts agree, though it is already important, nuclear power will soon be critical to the maintenance of contemporary society. With the heightened importance of nuclear energy comes a heightened threat of terrorism. The possibility of nuclear energy infrastructure terrorism-that is, the use of weapons to cause damage to the nuclear energy industrial sector, which would have widespread, devastating effects-is very real. In Nuclear Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security, authors Frank R. Spellman and Melissa L. Stoudt present all the information needed for nuclear infrastructure employers and employees to handle security threats they must be prepared to meet. The book focuses on three interrelated nuclear energy infrastructure segments: nuclear reactors, radioactive materials, and nuclear waste. It presents common-sense methodologies in a straightforward manner, so the text is accessible even to those with little experience with nuclear energy who are nonetheless concerned about the protection of our nuclear infrastructure. Important safety and security principles are outlined, along with security measures that can be implemented to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection |
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Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Political Science |
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Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies |
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Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Author | : United States. Government Accountability Office |
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Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Air |
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Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity |
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Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Chemical industry |
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Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity |
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Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Law |
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 55 |
Release | : 2005 |
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ISBN | : 1428931848 |
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2006-07-21 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0309097215 |
The chemical sector is a key part of the national economy and has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as one of 17 sectors comprising the nation's Critical Infrastructure. Although its products represent only 2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, those products underpin most other manufactured goods. To assist DHS in characterizing and mitigating the vulnerabilities faced by the nation from the chemical industry, this study examines classes of chemicals and chemical processes that are critical to the nation's security, economy, and health. It identifies vulnerabilities and points of weakness in the supply chain for these chemicals and chemical processes; assesses the likely impact of a significant disruption in the supply chain; identifies actions to help prevent disruption in the supply chain and mitigate loss and injury should such disruption occur; identifies incentives and disincentives to preventative and mitigating actions; and recommends areas of scientific, engineering, and economic research and development. The report concludes that the consequences of a deliberate attack on the chemical infrastructure would be expected to be similar in nature to the accidents we have already experienced. Under limited circumstances, such an attack could cause catastrophic casualties and loss of life, but it would take several simultaneous events to cause catastrophic economic consequences. Poor communication could amplify societal response. Overall, the recommendations in this report emphasize the benefit of investments to improve emergency preparedness for and response to chemical events. They also highlight the potential to minimize the physical hazards through development of cost-effective, safer processes that reduce the volume, toxicity, or hazardous conditions under which chemicals are processed.
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 46 |
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ISBN | : 1428941665 |
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs |
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Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Political Science |
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