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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 

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UNITED STATES SENATE 

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SECOND SESSION 

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AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, 

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COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS 

THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi, Chairman 

TED STEVENS, Alaska 

ARLEN SPECTER, Pennsylvania 

PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico 

CHRISTOPHER S. BOND, Missouri 

MITCH MCCONNELL, Kentucky 

CONRAD BURNS, Montana 

RICHARD C. SHELBY, Alabama 

JUDD GREGG, New Hampshire 

ROBERT F. BENNETT, Utah 

LARRY CRAIG, Idaho 

KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, Texas 

MIKE DEWINE, Ohio 

SAM BROWNBACK, Kansas 

WAYNE ALLARD, Colorado 

ROBERT C. BYRD, West Virginia 

DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii 

PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont 

TOM HARKIN, Iowa 

BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Maryland 

HARRY REID, Nevada 

HERB KOHL, Wisconsin 

PATTY MURRAY, Washington 

BYRON L. DORGAN, North Dakota 

DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California 

RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois 

TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota 

MARY L. LANDRIEU, Louisiana 

J. KEITH KENNEDY, Staff Director 

TERRENCE E. SAUVAIN, Minority Staff Director 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

JUDD GREGG, New Hampshire, Chairman 

THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi 

TED STEVENS, Alaska 

ARLEN SPECTER, Pennsylvania 

PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico 

RICHARD C. SHELBY, Alabama 

LARRY CRAIG, Idaho 

ROBERT F. BENNETT, Utah 

WAYNE ALLARD, Colorado 

ROBERT C. BYRD, West Virginia 

DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii 

PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont 

BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Maryland 

HERB KOHL, Wisconsin 

PATTY MURRAY, Washington 

HARRY REID, Nevada 

DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California 

Professional Staff 

REBECCA DAVIES

CAROL CRIBBS

SHANNON O’KEEFE

NANCY PERKINS

MARK VAN DE WATER

CHARLES KIEFFER (Minority) 

CHIP WALGREN (Minority) 

SCOTT NANCE (Minority) 

DRENAN E. DUDLEY (Minority) 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2006 

U.S. SENATE, SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, Washington, DC. 

The subcommittee met at 10:30 a.m., in room SD–192, Dirksen 

Senate Office Building, Hon. Judd Gregg (chairman) presiding. 

Present: Senators Gregg, Allard, Byrd, Leahy, Mikulski, Kohl, 

and Murray. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

STATEMENT OF MICHAEL CHERTOFF, SECRETARY 

OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR JUDD GREGG

Senator GREGG. We’ll begin the hearing. I’m advised that Senator Byrd is on his way but he asked that we proceed and I appreciate Secretary Chertoff’s participation in this hearing. This is obviously the subcommittee which has jurisdiction over the Department 

of Homeland Security, and the appropriations responsibility that 

goes with that. There’s a lot to talk about; in fact, it’s hard to know 

where to begin. But, obviously, the topic of the moment, and it’s a 

very serious one, is the issue of ownership and management of 

American ports by the UAE and a company owned by Dubai Ports 

World (DPW), and the question of whether or not there’s been adequate vetting of the potential that ownership may have for enhancing the threat to the ports. 

The initial representation of course from the administration was 

that it was adequately vetted. There is now a number of different 

views of that. As I understand it, in the initial vetting, the Department of Homeland Security raised issues and then, in addition, the 

Coast Guard, which is part of the Department, raised issues. The 

Coast Guard, issues went to the question of whether or not there 

were concerns about gaps in intelligence for DPW ownership and 

the fact that the Coast Guard didn’t feel it could adequately assess 

those gaps. The language being in the report that the breadth of 

the intelligence gaps also infer potential unknown threats against 

large numbers of potential vulnerabilities and the intelligence gaps 

include but are not limited to the following major themes; operations it lists that; personnel, it list’s that; and foreign influence, 

it lists that. 

So the Coast Guard appeared to have severe reservations, now 

whether they were specific to the issue of the Dubai ownership, DP 
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World, or whether they were just generally concerns is not clear. 

However, they were represented as fairly significant. 

Today, however, the Coast Guard has put out a statement that 

says, and I’ll quote it to give them fair representation, ‘‘What is 

being quoted is an excerpt from a broader Coast Guard intelligence 

analysis that was performed earlier on, as part of its due diligence 

process. The excerpts made public earlier today, when taken out of 

context do not reflect the full classified analysis performed by the 

Coast Guard.’’ That analysis concludes: ‘‘That DP World acquisition 

of PNO in and of itself does not pose a significant threat to U.S. 

assets in continental United States ports.’’ Upon subsequent and 

further review, the Coast Guard and the entire CFIUS panel believe that this transaction, when taking into account strong security assurances from DP World, does not compromise U.S. security. 

Now that appears to be the position of the Coast Guard today, 

which appears to be inconsistent with the excerpt, and they’re explaining that that is an excerpt, in part, of an overall intelligence 

analysis. And it just, I think, leads to further confusion. Because 

I think there’s a genuine concern, and its legitimate, that turning 

these ports over to an Arab/operated owned-state sponsored entity 

is an issue which deserves significant review, especially when the 

country in question, although definitely friendly and supportive, 

has had individuals from that country who have actually, according 

to the 9/11 attack, been participants in the event and, therefore 

clearly represent—those individuals clearly intended to do us 

harm. And, thus, I think it’s very appropriate that we pursue a 

pause here and review further the security issues since there is 

confusion, it appears to me, within even the Coast Guard’s position; 

and get an analysis which is unquestioned and factual which we 

can have confidence in. I understand that sort of an agreement has 

been reached with the leadership of the Senate, Senator Warner 

specifically, and I would be interested when the Secretary gives his 

opening statement, if he could address that issue specifically, because it is one of major concern. 

On a larger concern, or not a larger concern but a concern I have 

of equal significance, is the entire budget that was sent up here by 

the administration relative to Homeland Security. Homeland Security, as we know, has gone through a major restructuring and a period of assimilation as it has tried to get up and running. And let 

me begin by congratulating the Secretary, I’m not one of these folks 

who feels the Secretary has not done a good job. I think the Secretary has worked very hard to do a good job. And I believe that 

he has set out a system and he has done it from a systematic approach, and that’s exactly the way we need to address the Department of Homeland Security. But that doesn’t mean the job is done, 

as I’m sure the Secretary would be the first to acknowledge, and 

there are very definite gaps in the Homeland Security department, 

and the way it is delivering service and protecting us. 

The biggest gap I believe is the way it is viewed by this administration, to be very honest. I believe it is used a stepchild of national 

defense. I can’t think of anything more significant to national defense than protecting our border and making sure that our Homeland is secure. And yet, time and time again we see budgets being 

sent up here which dramatically increase the core operation of the 
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Defense Department independent of what’s happening in Iraq and 

Afghanistan, which is getting money outside of the budget process. 

And yet the Department of Homeland Security is being starved for 

funds in crucial areas and this year is no different. What happened 

is that there’s a representation that the Department got an increase in funding. But that increase in funding is tied directly to 

getting a fee increase which the administration knows is a non 

starter. The chairman of the authorizing committee in the Senate, 

second ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, former 

Chairman of Appropriations Committee Ted Stevens has said it’s 

a non starter and he proved it last year. So when the administration sends up a budget which assumes increase in operations on 

the border, which I totally agree with the commitment in that, the 

desire to that. In fact, last year, this committee unilaterally moved 

in that direction after the initial presentation from the administration was flat funding of border activity. This committee unilaterally, with Senator Byrd’s support and leadership, changed the entire structure of the funding stream and put in 1,500 new agents 

when we had finished, approximately 1,800 new beds for detention, 

and dramatically increased funding for Border Patrol and border 

enhancement activities; I thank the Secretary for his support of 

that. I suspect he would have supported it earlier if he hadn’t 

maybe been stonewalled in the halls of the administration but the 

fact is, we had to do it unilaterally up here and then we got the 

support from the White House. But now, rather than continuing 

that effort although it’s stated that it’s being continued because the 

policies, as proposed, add another 1,500 agents and more beds, all 

of which needs to be done. But the actual substance behind those 

policies isn’t there. There’s no money behind those policies. This is 

a situation of showing a proposal and then hiding the funds. And 

so we end up with a budget that we’ve got a $1.6 billion hole in. 

Last year, the chairman of the full committee Senator Cochran in 

a very gracious act with the ranking member obviously Senator 

Byrd, increased the allocation of this committee by about $1.2 billion, I think, it was over what it would have been, simply to try 

to fill that hole. Well they don’t have that flexibility this year. I 

asked, aggressively asked, this administration in the supplemental 

that they were going to send up for defense appropriations, did 

they consider having in that supplemental $1.2 billion of capital 

items to basically get the Coast Guard the planes they need, get 

the border patrol the cars they need, get the training facilities up 

to snuff in Artista, New Mexico so that we would be able to do the 

physical capital expenditures that are needed to have the border 

patrol be efficient and effective, and have the Coast Guard be efficient and effective. That seemed like a fundamental element of national defense to me. Yet the administration has stonewalled us on 

that. They’ve sent up a supplemental which doesn’t have any 

money in it for national defense on the borders, for Homeland Security, but has a significant amount of dollars for Katrina, and a 

significant amount of dollars for Iraq, both of which I’m sure are 

necessary. But in the pecking order of national defense, protecting 

our borders is right up there with both those exercises. 

And so this committee is being put in an extremely difficult place 

by the White House’s proposals on Homeland Security. We’re being 
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asked to fund an expansion of the Border Patrol which we are totally committed to and basically created, authored, and drove as a 

policy, but being told that the funds to do that are going to be illusory. It’s a hollow budget and I can’t understand it because I’ve 

watched the press conferences where the administration has said 

it’s committed to border security and domestic defense. And yet 

this budget isn’t going to get there. So that’s a concern I have. On 

the operations side we’ve got lots of issues, whether we’ll have time 

to get to them today, but let me just highlight a few. First, again 

congratulations to you Mr. Secretary for approaching this in a systematic way. That’s the way it should be approached. But we still 

have huge operational dysfunctionality in this Department. It’s not 

your fault, it’s a function of the fact it was thrown together quickly. 

The agencies within this Department brought with them some systemic problems which haven’t been resolved and created some 

problems by being thrown together that haven’t been resolved. The 

most significant ones are computer technology capability across the 

department, and interfacing with other agencies, especially the US 

VISIT issue, which I still have deep reservations about whether 

that we’re going to pull that off. But we’ve held hearings on it, so 

we won’t pursue that here. I appreciate the fact that the Department is trying to stay on it, and stay aggressive on it. I especially 

appreciate the independent views that you’re using to try to make 

sure it’s done right. 

But other issues are equally effecting performance. The Katrina 

event was a horrific, embarrassing, and a terrible event for the people down there and our country as a whole. And the problem is not 

only the unintended consequences of the event, but that the Department has had to refocus so much energy on trying to straighten out the problems which were shown by Katrina. I genuinely believe that for a period here we moved away from national defenses 

as the primary goal of this Department to solving the Katrina problems, which we have to solve. But that’s just showing that this 

functionality in the face of a major catastrophe that’s not driven by 

terrorists doesn’t maybe work that well. 

Second, we’ve got this whole issue which has not been resolved, 

of the relationship between Border and Customs and ICE. Everywhere I go I hear this and I always ask the question in a very vanilla way, how’s it working? And the answer is um—well; it’s not 

bluntly spoken but it’s clearly between the lines, ‘‘It’s not working,’’ 

from the people on the frontline. It can’t afford not to work. This 

is too big an issue. Then we have the issue of just immigration policy itself, which is you know obviously something you don’t have 

full control over but you have an impact on. 

So these are things that concern me, I wish it were a more pleasant story, because I have tremendous respect for you and your 

team. I think you’ve brought good people on, but the story is difficult right now to be kind. Hopefully you can shed some light on 

it, and give us a little more optimism. I’ll yield to Senator Byrd for 

an opening statement, then we’ll go to your statement, then we’ll 

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STATEMENT OF SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD

Senator BYRD. I share the chairman’s concerns. I greatly admire 

this Chairman he’s totally dedicated to the task. He’s trying to 

make this function a success. He is chagrinned as he makes very 

clear, and I totally agree with him. This Department has been off 

and running for 3 years I believe. I don’t know how well it’s running, but I don’t know what to do about this. Sometimes I feel like 

just throwing the books down and saying to hell with it. That certainly would be the wrong attitude. But we can’t seem to get this 

thing going Mr. Secretary. You seem to know a great deal about 

the problem and about what is needed to fix it. And I have a feeling that you’re highly dedicated as well. But I simply cannot understand why with all this money, all this effort, all this attention, 

and all this dedication that we on this panel have given to this 

agency, why it still is not functioning properly. Why it’s not doing 

the job. There’s nothing secure about this thing. Talk about Homeland Security, what’s secure about. 

So I thank our able chairman, Senator Gregg for calling this 

hearing. Hardly a day goes by that Americans do not read about 

the Department of Homeland Security in their own town newspapers like the Beckley, West Virginia Register Herald, the New 

Hampshire Union Leader, and every other major paper in the land. 

This is an agency that impacts the lives of every American. And 

the lives of every American are to a considerable degree dependant 

upon this agency. I look forward to working with you Mr. Chairman as we review not just the budget for the agency, but also the 

policies and the operations for the Department. And I welcome you 

here today Mr. Secretary. 

Before discussing the President’s budget it is important to take 

a moment to thank the 182,000 employees in your Department. 

They serve this Nation in the heat of the desert. They serve this 

Nation in the cold of a northern winter. They serve this Nation in 

the roughest seas and winds, at our ports, our border stations, our 

airports. They are to be commended for their efforts to preserve our 

freedoms, to make this truly a Department of Homeland Security, 

and to secure our homeland. 

IMPROVED BORDER SECURITY

I’m pleased to see that the budget includes significant resources 

for improving security at our borders. Last spring, Senator Craig 

and I offered, with Chairman Gregg’s support, an amendment to 

begin the process of hiring and training a significant number of 

Border Patrol agents and immigration investigators. Despite administration opposition—now did you hear that? 

Despite administration opposition, the funds were enacted into 

law. With the chairman’s leadership we continued that effort in fiscal year 2006. Two months ago Chairman Gregg tried to secure an 

additional $1.1 billion for this fiscal year to provide our border security personnel with the tools they need. The tools they need to 

do their jobs effectively, but he ran into opposition from the other 

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HOMELAND SECURITY BUDGET AND ANOMALIES

Mr. Secretary, I urge you today to join in this cause and urge the 

White House and the House leadership to embrace this effort. 

Scream to the high heavens if they don’t. Let the people know 

where the fault lies. Let the people know really who is for security. 

The administration continues to have a huge credibility gap when 

it comes to homeland security. There’s a continuing drum beat that 

another terrorist attack is likely. The President, in his State of the 

Union address said to America ‘‘The enemy has not lost the desire 

or the capability to attack us.’’ And yet a look at the administration’s budget reveals an odd, odd, odd complacency. The administration’s speech writers on the one hand and the administration’s 

policy writers seem to be living in alternative realities. For example, in the White House disaster response report released just a 

few days ago, the White House calls for ‘‘integrating and synchronizing the Nation’s homeland security plans across Federal, State 

and local governments’’ yet what happens? The budget proposes to 

cut funding for Emergency Management Performance Grants, 

which State and local emergency managers depend on for their survival. The White House report recommends improvements to communication’s equipment used in response to a catastrophe, but the 

budget proposes to cut first responder grants by 25 percent. What’s 

wrong? What is wrong Mr. Secretary? Why the disconnect? Why 

the disconnect? The White House report recommends improvements to communication’s equipment used in response to a catastrophe, but the budget on the other hand—which is the White 

House’s product—proposes to cut first responder grants by 25 percent. Why the disconnect? Hear me down there at the White 

House. Why Mr. Bush? Why? In response to the administration’s 

decision to allow Dubai Ports World to operate terminals in six 

major U.S. ports, the administration has asserted that they have 

a robust—ha—a robust layered security system for our ports. And 

yet the White House proposes for the second straight year, 1 year 

is not enough, for the second straight year, to eliminate the port 

security grant program. Now why is that? 

Of the $816 million that Congress has appropriated for port security, only $46 million was requested by the President. Why is that 

so Mr. Bush? Why is that so? Hear me. Let me say that again. Of 

the $816 million that Congress has appropriated—that Congress 

has appropriated—for port security, only $46 million was requested 

by the President. There’s nothing robust about that. If that’s robust 

then I’m an 810 pound giant. Take me on. Yeah. There’s nothing 

robust about that. Five months ago, the Congress approved $173 

million for port security grants, and the Department has not even 

seen fit to announce how ports can apply for the funds. Why is 

this? What’s the matter Mr. Secretary? Why don’t we get off the 

ground. I do not understand why this administration allows port 

security dollars to collect dust at the Treasury in Washington. How 

really serious—how serious is this administration about port security when it decides to allow Dubai Ports World to control six major 

U.S. ports and the President, Mr. Bush, and the Vice President, 

Mr. Cheney, the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Rumsfeld, and the Secretary of Homeland Security don’t even know the decision was 
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made. What is happening? What’s the matter with the right hand 

that the left hand doesn’t know what’s going on? How serious is the 

administration about port security when customs and borders protection inspects only 5 percent of the 11 million containers that 

come into the country each year. I believe I’ve been reading that 

for 2 or 3 years, it doesn’t seem to change. How serious is the administration when the Coast Guard’s Deepwater budget for replacing its ships, planes and helicopters will not even be completed 

until 2026. Man, I will have long since met my maker by then and 

I hope you folks will carry on in my stead. I don’t know what good 

it will do you. The Coast Guard will be the FEMA of 2010 if you 

do not invest in it now. What about that? What’s wrong? How serious is the administration about helping victims of a disaster when 

it has made decisions that have crippled FEMA? When the terrorists hit New York City in 2001, FEMA was immediately on the 

scene and FEMA helped the city to recover. Four years later when 

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the gulf coast, FEMA was no 

longer up to the task. Within the bureaucracy of the Department 

of Homeland Security, FEMA has lacked professional leadership, 

lacked attention, and lacked resources. Bad management of the 

agency and its mission has diminished the effectiveness of the 

qualified professionals who serve in FEMA and who love their jobs. 

For example the decision to separate the FEMA preparedness function from its response and recovery function has proven to be a 

mistake. I was against that, I said, I was against it. I was against 

it then, I’ve been against it ever since. I’m against it now. Separating the preparedness function from response and recovery is like 

asking the marines to go into battle without first training at Camp 

Lejeune. It’s absolutely essential that our emergency managers and 

first responders at every level of government have the resources to 

train and exercise together before a disaster. Whether it is a terrorist attack, or a natural disaster. 

I’m concerned that the Department of Homeland Security has become the department of promises unfulfilled. The department of 

promises unfulfilled. This must be rectified. Mr. Secretary you have 

a tough job, I look forward to your testimony. Thank you Mr. 

Chairman. 

Senator GREGG. Thank you, Senator Byrd. I want to echo something that Senator Byrd said however. There’s obviously a lot of 

concern here. It’s deep, it’s significant, and it needs to be raised. 

But we all greatly admire the people on the frontline. 

Senator BYRD. You bet. 

Senator GREGG. And you’ve got a lot of them. And they do very 

good work for us, and they put their lives at risk, and they’re willing to work in difficult situations and we appreciate that very 

much. Hopefully nothing that’s said here would in anyway reflect 

on their professionalism and their commitment which is superb. 

Senator BYRD. No. 

Senator GREGG. What we want to do is make them more capable 

of doing their jobs well. 

Senator BYRD. Heavens forbid. 

Senator GREGG. Thank you. Mr. Secretary, we’d like to hear from 

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STATEMENT OF MICHAEL CHERTOFF

Secretary CHERTOFF. Thank you Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the 

opportunity to appear before the subcommittee before you Mr. 

Chairman, and before Senator Byrd as ranking member. Of course 

a lot has been raised in the opening statements, I suspect I’ll have 

the opportunity to answer some specific questions about a lot of 

these as we go on, and I’m sure you’ll appreciate my saying that 

I do not intend to occupy a lot of time in an opening statement addressing everything. 

But I do want to talk about some of the major elements of the 

budget. And I want to begin also by echoing the fact that as you 

have both said what this Department does touches the lives of 

every American. In fact, I venture to say, we probably touch the 

lives of Americans in more individual and disparate ways than 

does any other department in the Government. At the same time 

we also have a tremendous workforce. We have 183,000 people, 

they serve everywhere from storm tossed seas, to very hot desert 

landscapes. They do a superb job. We do owe them the support that 

they’re entitled to in order to carry out their missions. Part of what 

I am trying to do, and I think part of what my team is trying to 

do is to impose some discipline and some systematic thinking to the 

missions. I don’t think we want to attack our budget problems by 

assigning money first and then thinking about what to do with it 

afterwards. That has sometimes been a course taken in Government. I think we want to make sure we’ve thoroughly thought 

through what we need to do and what the system and the mission 

is, and then apply the money in a way that makes the mission 

occur. 

I also understand that we have a challenge with respect to the 

$1.6 billion amount that is allocated to be paid for by an increase 

in passenger fees. I view the proposed increase as being extremely 

modest. In fact it really evens out an anomaly between those who 

leave from hub cities, and those who leave from non hub cities. As 

I’ve said before, I think we’re talking about the price of a soda pop, 

and a newspaper at the airport. I recognize from my experience 

last year this has engendered a lot of push back, I’d still like to 

believe that we can get the right thing done here. I also of course 

as always take back the chairman and the ranking member’s concerns about the need to have capital investment back to the White 

House, and we will continue to discuss how we can make sure we 

meet these needs. Because I think we all agree at the end of the 

day we need to be in the same place. 

MAJOR INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Let me talk about some of the major initiatives in the budget 

though, which does reflect a 6 percent increase in funding if we get 

that fee that we should be getting over fiscal year 2006, and also 

a 6 percent increase in growth discretionary funds over the prior 

year. Let me begin by talking about port security which is on 

everybody’s mind. You know this is an area where although there 

is a lot to do, a lot has been done. And I think in fairness to the 

American people I want to lay out a little bit what we actually 
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have accomplished, because we have made significant strides this 

year as compared to previous years which I want to talk about. 

PORT SECURITY ALLOCATIONS

One of the criticisms I often hear is that we spend billions of dollars on aviation security and only a few hundred million on port 

security. My response to the criticism is that that is really comparing—not apples to oranges, but apples to raisins. I think when 

you look at the total amount of money we’ve spent on port security 

since 9/11 and you include the 2007 budget I had it calculated for 

this hearing. If our 2007 budget request is passed we will have 

spent nearly $10 billion, with a B—$10 billion on port security and 

that’s because when I count port security I count not only the port 

security grants which are obviously only a few hundred million. 

But I count the hundreds of millions of dollars, and billions of dollars we’ve invested in the Coast Guard port security program, as 

well as the significant amounts we’ve invested in elements of customs and border protection, science and technology, and our new 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, which is investing millions of 

dollars in research on radiation portal monitors. 

So I think in fairness as we look back, and we consider all of the 

money line itemed out for port security at these various components it is actually a fair amount of money that has been spent. 

DHS’ PORT SECURITY APPROACH

But I want to measure this not only in terms of money spent, because what matters is not input, it’s output. Let me take a couple 

of minutes to talk about the way we approach port security. Port 

security does not begin at home, it begins overseas. It’s kind of the 

opposite of charity. We begin by having our Container Security Initiative which is designed to put our resources in overseas ports of 

departure so we can begin to screen cargo at the point of which is 

starts to enter the supply chain, the maritime supply chain and not 

merely when it starts to arrive in our American ports. We have a 

chart here indicating where we have gone with the Container Security Initiative. And what you will see—and a copy of this in my 

prepared testimony for the Senators—you’ll see that before 9/11 we 

had no elements overseas as part of a container screening initiative. In March 2002, we were at about 14 percent of the cargo was 

coming through ports of embarkation that were part of the initiative. This February we’re up to about three-quarters, and we are 

on track to get up to about 85 percent by the end of fiscal year 

2007. That’s because most of the cargo that we are concerned about 

comes through a comparatively small number of ports, we have focused on the 42 ports which now are responsible for three-quarters 

of the containers and these are all now part of our Container Security Initiative. 

What that means is we begin the process of screening well before 

the cargo even gets to the overseas port. We then inspect cargo 

overseas, before it actually gets on the ship, if it is high risk cargo. 

And that really pushes our security envelope way out. I’m not 

going to tell you the job is done, one of the things I said, I think 

last year, and I’ve continued to say earlier this year, is we need to 

extend our visibility into the supply chain, even further back into 
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the process so that we see what is entering our maritime domain, 

really almost at the point it leaves the factory overseas. And we 

also need to have better security and tracking of containers once 

we’ve got the containers stuffed and loaded onto ships. So we are 

continuing to do work and research into pushing that out. But it 

would be unfair for me not to observe how far we have come. In 

that regard I’m actually planning to go to Hong Kong later on in 

March to actually look at a system they have in place there, which 

at least has established a concept of doing the radiation screening 

and the x-ray screening for every container before it gets loaded. 

I want to see how that works and see whether that is a possibility 

for extending what we’re doing. But of course the supply chain security doesn’t end at the overseas port. We get the manifest of the 

cargo, the Coast Guard examines the manifest, examines the crew 

list, examines the history of the ship, even while the ship is underway to come into American ports. When necessary the Coast Guard 

boards ships in order to inspect cargo, or in order to examine crew 

members who are listed on the cruise ship. 

I should say that the Coast Guard actually inspects ports overseas as part of our international initiatives on port security. And 

if a port overseas does not have an adequate security profile, we 

have the power and we have exercised the power to suspend ships 

from that port coming into the United States. 

[The information follows:] 

HOW OFTEN HAS DHS (COAST GUARD) EXERCISED THE POWER TO SUSPEND SHIPS

FROM ENTERING INTO THE PORT COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES? 

We have broken this data down into two separate categories, one for deficiencies 

related to port state control and maritime security compliance examinations; and 

one for failures to provide required notice of arrival. 

For deficiencies related to port state control and maritime security compliance: 

—In 2004, we expelled 15 vessels and denied entry to 2 vessels. 

—In 2005, we expelled 5 vessels and denied entry to 2 vessels. 

—Thus far in 2006, we’ve not expelled or denied entry to any vessel for port state 

control or maritime security compliance. 

—We only expel or deny entry to a vessel due to extremely substandard conditions. 

—The Coast Guard generally allows these vessels enter or re-enter port when 

they have corrected the substandard conditions. 

For failures to provide appropriate notice of arrival: 

—In 2005, we denied entry to 147 vessels and expelled 15 vessels. 

—Thus far in 2006, we denied entry to 11 vessels and expelled 7 vessels. 

—The Coast Guard generally allows the vessels to enter or re-enter port once the 

vessel makes proper notice of arrival and once the appropriate 24 hour or 96 

hour vetting period ends. 

Senator BYRD. How often is that done? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I could give you the number; we have done 

it on occasion. Usually what we do is if the shipping company imposes its own security guards around the ship at a port that has 

not met security requirements, we will allow the ship in. In other 

words we will allow the shipping company to do its own remediation with respect to guarding its own ship. But I can think of one 

occasion in the last year where we got to the point of decertifying 

a port, and for a short of period of time, I think the port was decertified. I can get you the details on the numbers. But this process 

is underway as we speak with the Coast Guard going overseas inspecting ports overseas. 
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Now let’s continue to follow the supply chain. So we’ve looked 

at—in many instances, three-quarters of the containers we’ve done 

screening and necessary inspection before the cargo has left. We’ve 

then looked at the crew, we’ve looked at the ship, and Coast Guard 

has reviewed it while it’s on route. When it comes into the United 

States, if we have cargo that we have screened, we’ve screened 100 

percent, we’re virtually at 100 percent of the cargo at this point 

using very complicated analytical tools and using information we 

have about the shipper, the cargo, the destination, and the method 

of payment. If at the time it arrives we haven’t inspected high risk 

cargo, we then inspect it when it arrives. We put it through radiation portal monitors and just to show you where we are with this, 

these are large machines through which one can drive a truck carrying a container and it will detect radio active emissions from inside the container. We’ve gone again from February 2003, where 

we had only a small number of radiation portal monitors to a situation in which by the end of this year, we expect to have about twothirds of the container cargo going through our seaports covered by 

radiation portal monitors. And we’re on track to get to 90 plus percent by the time we get to the next fiscal year. And that’s of course 

apart from hand held radiation monitors and things of that sort. 

So that’s a significant amount of the containers coming through 

American ports that are being checked through these radiation portal monitors. In addition again if we have high risk containers that 

haven’t been inspected, we inspect them on the spot. So it’s only 

at the end of this very lengthy supply chain, with multiple defenses 

none of them perfect, but in combination a pretty effective series 

of defenses, only at the end of that does the container finally enter 

the hands of the port terminal operator which of course is the topic 

of conversation that we’ve had over the last week involving Dubai 

ports. 

So my point here is that the port terminal operator really lies 

after the last line of defense and is not a critical player in the line 

of defense. I should tell you the port terminal operator plays no 

role in our selection of what cargo to examine, in our screening 

process, in the Coast Guard’s examination of the ships that come 

in, in our decision of what to put through the radiation portal monitors, or in our decision about what containers to open up. The port 

terminal operator has zero impact on that. 

Let me briefly touch on the Coast Guard analysis which I think 

you asked about Mr. Chairman, and then I will touch on just a few 

other points before I conclude. As you correctly point out, yesterday 

there was disclosed an unclassified portion of a much larger classified study by the Coast Guard early on in the process of reviewing 

this Dubai ports acquisition. This process of review by the way 

began in I believe October of last year, and concluded in January. 

So that although the formal filing may have only been less than 

30 days before the conclusion of the process, the actual examination and vetting process began actually months earlier when the 

company first approached the CFIUS Committee. 

The Coast Guard as part of its early review assessment concluded that there were intelligence gaps. I should tell you that I 

often see, by the way, intelligence analytic documents that have 

that conclusion. By its nature I think an intelligent and cautious 
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analyst is always very careful to identify not only what is known 

but what is unknown. And I think there was a response to that. 

The response to that was, not only continuing the process of checking with the other 12 departments involved and their intelligence 

elements. But more important, putting into place a significant 

number of assurances that would make sure that as we go forward 

with this. Implementing this transaction, Coast Guard and Customs would have an unprecedented ability to look into what was 

being done at these terminals, to insist upon the highest standard 

of security and if necessary to enforce those standards. I would conclude my comment on this by observing again, as you said Mr. 

Chairman, even at that early stage the Coast Guard concluded that 

‘‘DP World’s acquisition of PNO in and of itself does not pose a significant threat to U.S. assets in continental United States ports. 

ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR PREPAREDNESS AND FEMA

Let me briefly touch on a few other things before I conclude Mr. 

Chairman. We have put additional money into Preparedness and 

into FEMA, $50 million into a National Preparedness Integration 

Program which, even as we speak, is in the process of reviewing 

and validating and ultimately working with States to improve the 

individual evacuation and emergency plans all over the country. 

There are increases in targeted capability grants. Although we do 

not support specifically targeted port grants, we’ve actually put a 

couple of hundred million dollars extra into the TIPP, the Targeted 

Infrastructure Protection Program which includes port grants. 

We’ve got a budget that allocates $10 million for chemical site security. Increases in FEMA’s core budget of 10 percent, $492 million 

including when we build on the amounts in the 2006 supplemental 

a total of 240 additional FTEs. As well as some very specific steps 

we’re taking for this hurricane season. As you noted in border security we are proposing an increase in 1,500 agents, $100 million on 

border technology over $400 million to bring detention bed space 

up to 27,500 beds. And let me say Mr. Chairman we are now for 

the first time building and carefully tracking through metrics, exactly how we are progressing and ending catch and release, and 

turning it into catch and return for non-Mexicans we apprehend at 

the border. This is a big accomplishment, we have some additional 

hurdles to overcome and I’d be happy to address them if anybody 

asks me. But we are, for the first time, in a position to see exactly 

where we need to go, where we are, and we can identify exactly 

what we need to do to cover the distance. And that’s part of this 

systematic thinking I’m thinking about. I’ve got a lot of other elements to the budget. I’m sure you have a lot of questions. I will 

ask that my statement—written statement be accepted for the 

record, and I will be delighted to answer questions. 

[The statement follows:] 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF MICHAEL CHERTOFF

Mr. Chairman, Senator Byrd, and Members of the Committee: Before beginning 

to outline our fiscal year 2007 budget request, I want to thank you for the strong 

support you showed for the Department in the two full budget cycles since it was 

fully established in March 2003. This is my first full budget cycle and I am honored 

and pleased to appear before the Committee to present President Bush’s fiscal year 

2007 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 
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I would like to begin by assuring Members of this Committee and the public of 

the Department’s efforts to secure the Nation’s seaports. The Department continues 

to implement a multi-layered defense strategy to keep our ports safe and secure. 

Utilizing the expertise of our bureaus—particularly the United States Coast Guard 

and U.S. Customs and Border Protection—the private sector, and state and local authorities, we have made great strides since 9/11 to ensure that there are protective 

measures in place from one end of a sea based journey to the other. With the President’s fiscal year 2007 Budget request, total DHS funding for port security activities 

since fiscal year 2004 total nearly $10 billion. 

As the lead Federal agency for maritime security, the Coast Guard routinely inspects and assesses the security of 3,200 regulated facilities in more than 360 U.S. 

ports at least annually in accordance with the Maritime Transportation and Security Act (MTSA) and the Ports and Water ways Safety Act (PWSA). Every regulated 

U.S. port facility, regardless of owner/operator, is required to establish and implement a comprehensive Facility Security Plan (FSP) that specifically addresses the 

vulnerabilities identified in the facility security assessment and details measures 

and procedures for controlling access to the facility, including screening, designating 

employees with key security responsibilities, verifying credentials of port workers, 

inspecting cargo for tampering, designating security responsibilities, quarterly training, drills and annual exercises, and reporting of all breaches of security or suspicious activity, among other security measures. 

Working closely with local port authorities and law enforcement agencies, the 

Coast Guard regularly reviews, approves, assesses and inspects these plans and facilities to ensure compliance. 

In accordance with MTSA, the Coast Guard has completed verification of security 

plans for U.S. port and facilities and vessels operating in U.S. waters. Specifically: 

—Port Threat Assessments for all 55 militarily or economically critical ports have 

been completed. The Coast Guard has developed 44 Area Maritime Security 

Plans covering 361 ports, the Great Lakes, the Inland and Western Rivers and 

the Outer Continental Shelf region. 

—The Coast Guard completed initial security plan verification exams on all 6,200 

U.S. flag inspected vessels on July 1, 2005. 

—The Coast Guard has completed 2,400 verification examinations on uninspected 

vessels regulated under the MTSA, and is on track to complete all 4,800 by December 31, 2006. 

—Reviewed and approved 3,200 facility security plans. 

—Approved 60 offshore facility security plans. 

In addition to the Coast Guard’s broad authorities for ensuring the security of 

U.S. port facilities and operations, the Coast Guard worked through the International Maritime Organization to develop the International Ship and Port Security 

(ISPS) Code. Through the International Port 

Security Program, the Coast Guard has partnered with other nations worldwide 

to ensure compliance with ISPS. The Coast Guard has assessed 44 countries, which 

are responsible for 80 percent of the maritime trade to the United States. Of those 

44 countries, 37 have been found to be in substantial compliance with the ISPS 

Code. The seven countries that are not in substantial compliance have been or will 

soon be notified to take corrective actions or risk being placed on a Port Security 

Advisory and have Conditions of Entry imposed on vessels arriving from their ports. 

The Coast Guard is on track to assess approximately 36 countries per year. 

The Coast Guard has also taken multiple steps to enhance our awareness in the 

maritime domain. Publication of the 96-hour Notice of Arrival regulation allows sufficient time to vet the crew, passengers, cargo and vessel information of all vessels 

prior to their entering the United States from foreign ports. The Coast Guard also 

has expansive authority to exercise positive control over a vessel intending to enter 

a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Since July 2004, the 

Coast Guard has boarded 16,000 foreign flag vessels for security compliance with 

the ISPS Code and the MTSA. Out of those 16,000 boardings, the Coast Guard imposed 143 detentions, expulsions or denials of entry. In addition, the Automatic 

Identification System (AIS) has been fielded at 9 ports with Vessel Traffic Service 

systems and allows the Coast Guard to identify and track vessels in the coastal environment. Long range tracking, currently in development, will enable the Coast 

Guard to identify and track vessels thousands of miles at sea, well before they reach 

our coastal zones. Likewise, the Inland River Vessel Movement Center provides critical information about the movement of hazardous cargoes along our Nation’s inland 

rivers. 

The Coast Guard has increased its operational presence through a number of 

other initiatives. For example, the Coast Guard has established processes to identify, target, and have conducted 3,400 security boardings on High Interest Vessels. 
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These boardings included 1,500 positive control vessel escorts to ensure these vessels cannot be used as weapons of mass destruction. The Coast Guard has also established 12 Maritime Safety and Security Teams and enforced hundreds of fixed 

and moving security zones to protect Maritime Critical Infrastructure and Key Assets (MCI/KA) and Naval Vessel Protection Zones (NVPZ) to protect U.S. Navy and 

Maritime Administration vessels. Further, the Coast Guard is developing a RiskBased Decision Making System, to be implemented this year, which will help 

prioritize High Capacity Passenger Vessels (HCPV) escorts. Although initially developed for high capacity ferries, its application is being expanded to enhance current 

security measures for other HCPVs: ferries, cruise ships, and excursion vessels carrying 500 or more passengers. 

The Coast Guard is also working closely with various other agencies to implement 

the National Strategy for Maritime Security, and its eight supporting plans. Together, the plans provide the road map for the integration of national efforts in supporting the four primary pillars of maritime security: Awareness, Prevention, Protection, and Response and Recovery. As DHS’s executive agent for implementing 

and updating plans related to Maritime Domain Awareness (Awareness), Global 

Maritime Intelligence Integration (Prevention), Maritime Transportation System Security (Protection), and Maritime Operational Threat Response (Response/Recovery), 

the Coast Guard, in cooperation with other stakeholders, is leading efforts to increase the coordination, effectiveness and efficiency of existing government-wide initiatives. 

In close coordination with the Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

(CBP) mission is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the 

United States by eliminating potential threats before theyContainer Security Initiative arrive at our borders and ports. For example, through a program administered 

by CBP, the Department has implemented the 24-Hour Advanced Manifest Rule, requiring all sea carriers, with the exception of bulk carriers and approved break bulk 

cargo, to provide proper cargo descriptions and valid consignee addresses 24 hours 

before cargo is loaded at the foreign port for shipment to the United States. Failure 

to meet the 24 hour advanced manifest rule results in a ‘‘do not load’’ message and 

other penalties. This program gives the Department greater awareness of what is 

being loaded onto ships bound for the United States and the advance information 

enables DHS to evaluate the terrorist risk from sea containers. 

Similarly, the Container Security Initiative (CSI) and the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C–TPAT) initiatives bolster port security. Through CSI, 

CBP works with host government Customs Services to examine high-risk maritime 

containerized cargo at foreign seaports, before they are loaded on board vessels destined for the United States. In addition to the current 42 foreign ports participating 

in CSI, many more ports are in the planning stages. By the end of 2006, we expect 

that 50 ports, covering 82 percent of maritime containerized cargo shipped to the 

United States, will participate in CSI. The table above shows the Department’s substantial progress in expanding the CSI program since September 11, 2001. 

Through C–TPAT, CBP has created a public-private and international partnership 

with nearly 5,800 businesses (over 10,000 have applied), including most of the largest U.S. importers. CTPAT, CBP and partner companies are working together to improve baseline security standards for supply chain and container security. CBP reviews the security practices of not only the company shipping the goods, but also 

the companies that provided them with any services. 

At present, the C–TPAT program has completed validations on 27 percent (1,545 

validations completed) of the certified membership, up from 8 percent (403 validations completed) a year ago. Additionally, validations are in progress on another 39 

percent (2,262 in progress) of certified members, and these validations will be completed throughout 2006, bringing the total percentage of certified members to 65 

percent by years’ end. In 2007, the C–TPAT program validations will continue. And 

we will have validated 100 percent by the end of CY 2007. 

CBP also uses cutting-edge technology, including large-scale X-ray and gamma 

ray machines and radiation detection devices to screen cargo. Presently, CBP operates over 680 radiation portal monitors at our Nation’s ports, including 181 radiation portal monitors at seaports. CBP also utilizes over 170 large scale non-intrusive inspection devices to examine cargo and has issued 12,400 hand-held radiation 

detection devices. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget requests $157 million to 

secure Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) Deployments at current and next-generation 

detection equipment at our ports of entry through the DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). Over 600 canine detection teams, capable of identifying narcotics, bulk currency, human beings, explosives, agricultural pests, and chemical 

weapons, are deployed at our ports of entry. As reflected in the Radiation Portal 

Monitor Deployment at Seaports table, 621 RPMs will be deployed to our Nation’s 
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top seaports, which will allow us to screen approximately 98 percent of inbound containers by December 2007. 

CBP’s National Targeting Center (NTC) is also a critical component of our layered 

port security efforts. The NTC provides tactical targeting and analytical research 

support for CBP antiterrorism efforts. Experts in passenger and cargo targeting at 

the NTC operate around the clock using tools like the Automated Targeting System 

(ATS) to identify tactical targets and support intra-departmental and inter-agency 

anti-terrorist operations. The ATS serves as the premier tool for performing transactional risk assessments and evaluating potential national security risks posed by 

cargo and passengers arriving by sea, air, truck, and rail. Using pre-arrival information and input from the intelligence community, this rules-based system identifies 

high-risk targets before they arrive in the United States. The Department’s Science 

& Technology Directorate (S&T) is supporting the introduction of advanced intelligent algorithms to further improve these risk assessment capabilities. 

A key responsibility of the NTC is the support that it provides to the field, including tactical targeting and research support for the CSI personnel stationed at critical foreign ports throughout the world. The NTC, combined with CSI, C–TPAT, the 

24-hour rule, and ATS ensures that all containers on-board vessels destined for the 

United States are risk scored using all available information; and that all cargo determined to be of high risk are examined. The NTC, working closely with the Coast 

Guard, also vets and risk scores all cargo and cruise-ship passengers and crew prior 

to arrival. This ensures that DHS has full port security awareness for international 

maritime activity. 

Further, DNDO’s fiscal year 2007 budget request of nearly $536 million, a 70 percent increase from fiscal year 2006, includes $157 million which will allow for the 

acquisition and deployment of nearly 300 current and next-generation radiation detection systems at our ports of entry. These systems will be deployed and operated 

by CBP. In addition, DNDO’s fiscal year 2007 budget also includes $30.3 million for 

the development of enhanced cargo radiography screening systems for our ports of 

entry. These enhanced screening efforts will compliment the many information 

based programs, such as C–TPAT, the Department already has in place for enhanced port security. 

In addition to increased screening efforts at our own ports of entry for radioactive 

and nuclear materials, the Department fully endorses the concept of increased active and passive detection at foreign ports of departure. The systems DNDO are acquiring and developing can also be used by foreign ports with a CSI presence, as 

well as the Department of Energy’s Megaports program. We must continue to stress 

the need for increased screening at foreign ports of departure, while at the same 

time have a robust screening effort at our own ports of entry. 

In order for the Department to increase its visibility into the security of our international supply chains, S&T is developing technology solutions that can be applied 

across the supply chain. Part of this effort is the development of a new class of security devices that will monitor the integrity of intermodal shipping containers and 

enable CBP Officers, CSI personnel and the NTC to gather information on the status of a container to improve risk assessment and data collection. When coupled 

with the broad supply chain security architectural framework currently under development by S&T, the Department will have the capability to bridge data and information between container security devices, shippers, and the National Targeting 

Center (NTC). 

Finally, in addition to the work of the Coast Guard, CBP, S&T and the DNDO, 

the Port Security Grant program has awarded over $700 million to owners and operators of ports, terminals, U.S. inspected passenger vessels and ferries, as well as 

port authorities and State and local agencies to improve security for operators and 

passengers through physical security enhancements. The mission of the Port Security Grant program is to create a sustainable, risk-based effort for the protection of 

ports from terrorism, especially explosives and non-conventional threats that would 

cause major disruption to commerce and significant loss of life. 

The Preparedness Directorate will also announce the application process for an 

additional $168 million in port security grants in the coming weeks, bringing total 

funding to over $870 million since 9/11. In addition, the fiscal year 2007 President’s 

Budget bolsters funding for infrastructure protection, including ports, through the 

$600 million Targeted Infrastructure Protection grant program. The fiscal year 2007 

request consolidates existing infrastructure grant programs into a single program 

with a 55 percent increase in funding. 

With all of the layered efforts already in place, and the ongoing efforts that are 

supported in the 2007 budget request, port security has substantially improved 

since 9/11, and since the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. 
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OTHER KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I would like to now address some of our other major accomplishments to date. As 

DHS approaches its third anniversary on March 1, 2006, creating one national integrated strategy to fight the war on terror, through awareness, prevention, protection, response, and recovery remains the key focus of its vision and mission. Since 

its inception, the Department has steadily progressed in its efforts to vigorously protect America’s homeland. Since 2001, the administration: 

—Has increased annual spending on Government-wide non-defense homeland security by 350 percent, more than tripling spending devoted to homeland security; 

—Created the Department of Homeland Security by merging 22 separate agencies 

and programs into a cohesive department; 

—Restructured the agencies that handle immigration and border security issues. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has Port of Entry officers and Border Patrol agents along the border. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces immigration laws and detains those aliens here illegally. U.S. Citizenship 

and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers a wide variety of immigration 

benefits and services within the United States; 

—Established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to improve aviation security and other modes of transportation security nationwide. TSA hired 

a screener workforce and deployed sufficient technology to electronically screen 

100 percent of passenger and checked baggage; 

—Created a Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) to detect, identify, and 

track down the origins of nuclear and radiological materials; and 

—Provided the Department nearly $18 billion for State, local, and tribal governments to enhance their preparedness for a range of hazards, including $14 billion for terrorism and other catastrophic events. 

When I arrived at the Department in 2005, I initiated a Second Stage Review 

(2SR) to assess whether DHS’ policies, operations, and organizational structure were 

properly aligned to maximize mission performance. The implementation of 2SR instituted a fundamental reform of policies and procedures critical to achieving the 

mission of the Department. The Department also conquered many unique challenges, making significant strides protecting vital infrastructure and assets; preventing security breaches; ensuring safe travel and trade across our borders; protecting privacy and civil liberties; and expanding critical partnerships at every level. 

In the last year, we have made great strides in the area of prevention and preparedness. Our key accomplishments include: 

Revamping the Port Security Grant Program—As part of the fiscal year 2005 Office of Grants and Training (G&T) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), significant 

changes have been introduced to make the program more risk based. Changes include limiting eligibility to the Nation’s most at-risk seaports and distributing funding based on risk, needs and national priorities for port security. Additional rigor 

was added to the evaluation process for applications and a communications strategy 

was implemented to ensure consistent guidance was provided throughout. 

The program is being further refined in fiscal year 2006, and will soon link distribution of funds to participation in a port-wide risk management planning process. 

The intent of this process, which combines the USCG’s Maritime Security Risk Assessment Methodology (MSRAM) with the Office of Grant’s and Training’s own Special Needs Jurisdiction Toolkit, is to allow port areas to develop risk management 

strategies that will assist them in identifying the most cost effective projects—essentially allowing them to ‘‘buy down’’ the risk in their areas. This program, known as 

the Maritime Assessment and Strategy Toolkit (MAST), is an essential step in 

prioritizing risks and facilitating a port-wide risk management planning process. Ultimately, MAST will serve to further enhance the existing Area Maritime Security 

Plans and also allow for ports to better integrate their security efforts into the 

broader planning construct that forms the core of the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). 

TSA Moves to a Risk-Based, Threat-Managed Security Approach.—Employing 

TSA-certified explosives detection canine teams, piloting behavioral pattern recognition analysis at 10 airports, and through a Nation-wide modification of the prohibited items list, TSA has increased its ability to identify and prevent terrorist threats 

to the Nation and enhance aviation security. 

Over $3 Billion Awarded to State and Local Governments.—DHS awarded more 

than $3 billion in grants, training, and technical assistance to State and local governments to support various prevention, protection and response initiatives. 

Standard First Responder Training Developed.—DHS established a National Incident Management System (NIMS) standard curriculum to ensure first responder 
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training is widely available and consistent among all training providers. More than 

725,000 first responders completed NIMS training nationwide. 

Counterterrorism Training.—DHS provided counterterrorism training to more 

than 1.2 million emergency response personnel from across the country on a range 

of incident response issues, including incident management, unified command, and 

public works protection/response, and training on weapons of mass destruction. 

Sharing Intelligence Information.—The Office of Intelligence and Analysis provided State and local governments and the private sector with more than 1,260 intelligence information products on threat information and suggested protective 

measures. 

Secret Service Operation Taps Network to Arrest 28 Globally.—U.S. Secret Service 

conducted ‘‘Operation Firewall,’’ in which the Secret Service became the first agency 

ever to execute a Title III wire tap on an entire computer network. This global operation resulted in 28 arrests in eight States and six foreign countries. These suspects 

stole nearly 1.7 million credit card numbers. 

The hurricanes last fall stretched our Nation’s resources and forced us to reexamine our processes. We still however, saw our first responders and relief personnel 

do remarkable things to assist our fellow citizens. 

Over 40,000 Rescued by U.S. Coast Guard and FEMA.—In the wake of Hurricanes 

Katrina and Rita, the Coast Guard and FEMA rescued over 40,000 people in search 

and rescue operations. Coast Guard men and women employed their Continuity of 

Operations Plans and demonstrated deep commitment to the missions of search and 

rescue, protection of natural resources, and restoration of a safe, efficient marine 

transportation system. 

More than 23,000 Victims Airlifted from New Orleans Airport.—More than 700 

transportation security officers and Federal air marshals helped evacuate more than 

23,000 victims at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. 

$5.7 Billion in Federal Aid Distributed.—FEMA distributed over $5.7 billion in 

Federal aid to more than 1.4 million households to help pay for housing assistance, 

food, clothing, home repair and other essentials. 

$12 Billion in Claims Distributed.—FEMA’s National Flood Insurance program 

paid over $12 billion in claims from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, with an 

estimated $10 billion in additional claims to be paid over the next few months. 

In the past year, we have also strengthened our borders and interior enforcement 

of our immigration laws, expanded partnerships with our neighbors, and increased 

our use of emerging technologies to assist our efforts. 

Secure Border Initiative Success.—In support of a comprehensive strategy to control the border and enforce immigration laws, DHS adopted a policy to replace the 

practice of catching and releasing aliens with a ‘‘Catch and Return’’ policy. Expedited Removal (ER) has been expanded along our entire land border as well as the 

number of countries with nationals subject to ER. DHS adopted a goal to cut ER 

detention time in half to speed alien removals, and the frequency of deportation 

flights has increased. Litigation barriers preventing San Diego fence completion 

have been removed. A process is also well underway to seek and select a contract 

integrator to implement a comprehensive border protection program plan using 

technology, staff, and other assets. 

Successful Counter Drug Operations.—Efforts by CBP, USCG and ICE to secure 

the Nation’s borders have yielded significant positive results in stopping the flow 

of illegal drugs into the United States. In the most recently completed fiscal year, 

CBP reported seizing nearly 42,800 lbs of cocaine and more than 531,700 pounds 

of marijuana. In addition, United States Coast Guard and CBP Air and Marine Operations’ counter drug operations exceeded results from previous years by removing 

over 338,000 lbs of cocaine from the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean transit zones. 

Arizona Border Control Initiative Bolstered Resources in Tucson Corridor.—The 

second phase of this successful initiative included an additional 534 Border Patrol 

agents permanently assigned to the Arizona border, a 25 percent increase. These 

agents were supplemented by 200 agents and 23 aircraft temporarily assigned to the 

Tucson sector. The initiative coupled with Operation ICE Storm, a human smuggling initiative, resulted in more than 350 smugglers prosecuted in total, millions 

in illicit profits seized and a significant decrease in homicides according to local authorities. 

Security and Prosperity Partnership Creates Common Security Approach.—The 

United States, Canada and Mexico entered into this trilateral partnership to establish common approaches to emergency response, improving aviation, maritime, and 

border security, enhancing intelligence sharing, and facilitating the legitimate flow 

of people and cargo at our shared borders. 
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Immigration Processing Backlog Cut by 2.8 million.—USCIS reduced the backlog 

of applications for immigration services and benefits from 3.8 million cases in January 2004 to fewer than one million in December 2005. 

US VISIT Biometric Entry System Expanded.—US VISIT implemented the biometric entry portion of the US VISIT system at 115 airports, 14 seaports and 154 

land ports of entry. As of December 31, 2005, US VISIT processed more than 44 

million foreign visitors and detected 950 individuals with a criminal history or immigration violations. 

Passport Requirements Strengthened.—As part of a multi-layered approach to increasing the security of our citizens and visitors by helping to ensure the integrity 

of their travel documents, DHS imposed requirements establishing that all Visa 

Waiver Program travelers must have a machine-readable passport to enter the 

United States. Visa Waiver Program countries are now also required to produce new 

passports with digital photographs. 

Implemented Coast Guard Sectors.—The Coast Guard has reorganized its field infrastructure by unifying previous Groups and Marine Safety Offices into ‘‘Sector’’ 

commands. Within the new Sector construct, the inclusion of Field Intelligence Support Teams to support port-level commanders, as well as the establishment of Maritime Intelligence Fusion Centers, serves to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness at 

all levels of the chain of command. This restructuring unifies effort and command, 

strengthens maritime border security, and improves information sharing by providing a single point of Coast Guard service at the port level. The largest Coast 

Guard reorganization in a decade, the establishment of Sectors will be complete in 

2006, significantly improving maritime preparedness and response without requiring any additional resources. 

FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET REQUEST

In accordance with the premise of 2SR and to build on the Department’s accomplishments, the fiscal year 2007 budget proposal for the Department is driven by 

a mission and risk-based approach to allocating the Department’s resources, requesting $42.7 billion in funding, an increase of 6 percent over fiscal year 2006. The 

Department’s fiscal year 2007 gross discretionary budget is $35.4 billion, also an increase of 6 percent over fiscal year 2006. Gross discretionary funding includes appropriated budget authority and discretionary fee collections such as funding for the 

Federal Protective Service; aviation security passenger and carrier fees; and premium collections. It does not include funding such as Coast Guard’s retirement pay 

accounts and fees paid for immigration benefits. The Department’s fiscal year 2007 

net discretionary budget is $30.9 billion, an increase of 1 percent over fiscal year 

2006. 

Central to the Department’s budget are five themes to ensure that all resource 

allocations correspond with its integral mission and vision. Key enhancements in 

the Budget for these five areas will allow the Department to execute the initiatives 

of the administration and effectively secure our Nation. 

Increase Overall Preparedness, Particularly for Catastrophic Events Either Natural 

or Manmade and Strengthen FEMA 

Preparedness addresses the Department’s full range of responsibilities to prevent, 

protect against, and respond to acts of terror or other disasters. The Budget includes an increase of $294.6 million for the Targeted Capability Grants, for a total of $1.4 billion. This builds upon the $5.5 billion already in the 

grant pipeline to assist our States and localities in increasing their preparedness 

and furthers the Department’s National Preparedness Goals. This funding includes 

an $80.65 million increase for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to provide a 

second layer of protection for urban areas based on risk. It also includes a $213.9 

million increase over comparable programs, for a total of $600 million, for the Targeted Infrastructure Protection Program (TIPP). This will provide States with maximum flexibility to target resources to protect our Nation’s ports, transit facilities, 

chemical facilities, and other critical infrastructure. 

The Budget also includes $50 million National Preparedness Integration Program 

(NPIP) as a new initiative in the Preparedness Directorate. NPIP will improve preparedness by executing Medical Preparedness Coordination, Catastrophic Planning, 

Emergency Communications Improvements, and Command and Control Alignment. 

This budget enhances our ability to respond to and recover from disasters. Indeed, 

last year’s Gulf Coast hurricanes demonstrated the need to strengthen FEMA’s 

planning and response capabilities. While funding was increased for these core activities in 2005 and 2006, the fiscal year 2007 budget proposes a more significant 

investment to further strengthen FEMA. FEMA’s budget represents a 10 percent increase over the 2006 fiscal year, including $44.7 million to strengthen support func-
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tions. We will add resources to critical areas such as procurement, information technology, and planning and amounts. The Budget includes a $29 million increase and 92 FTE to support FEMA’s 

Strengthen Operational Capability initiative and reinforce its essential support 

functions within its programs of Readiness, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, and National Security, This program increase will allow FEMA to fill critical positions, and 

upgrade capital infrastructure and information technology support services. A $5 million increase in the FEMA Procurement Staff supports the Department’s 

initiative to strengthen procurement capability across the board. These additional 

41 FTE will enhance FEMA’s ability to effectively deliver disaster response and recovery services by efficiently and properly processing procurement requests during 

both routine and extraordinary operating periods. An additional 40 FTE and $10.7 million is requested for FEMA financial and acquisition management. The funding requested will build on the positions provided 

in the fiscal year 2006 supplemental appropriation to operate the Gulf Region Acquisition Center to support the billions of dollars in contracts necessary to meet the 

unprecedented recovery needs of Hurricane Katrina and to bolster the FEMA’s financial management capabilities to meet the demands of current and future catastrophic disasters. An additional $5.3 million is requested for National Response Plan (NRP) Support 

to help FEMA coordinate the response to all types and magnitudes of threats or 

hazards. It will allow FEMA to support shortened response times and provide more 

effective assistance during incidents of national significance. The fiscal year 2007 Budget seeks an increase of $100 million and 40 FTE for the 

pre-disaster mitigation grant program. This program is designed to reduce the risk 

to populations, structures, and critical infrastructure from natural disasters. These 

funds will provide for the protection of: over 600 additional properties from flood 

damage through acquisition, elevation, relocation, and/or flood proofing; 250 additional critical facilities from flood damage through drainage, infrastructure, and utilities projects; 240 additional properties from hurricane wind damage; 92 additional 

storm shelters to save lives from tornadoes; and 154 additional critical public facilities against seismic damage. Finally, an additional $5 million is proposed for upgrade of the Emergency Alert 

System (EAS). The EAS, which uses commercial radio and television broadcast services to send Presidential messages, provides a readily available and reliable means 

of emergency communications with the American people when catastrophic events 

occur and other national communications resources have been damaged or compromised. Building on the supplemental funding provided in fiscal year 2006, this 

funding will be used to improve system coverage, reliability, survivability, and security by providing a two-way, national-level EAS satellite backbone/path that will effectively link all Federal, State, and U.S. Territory Emergency Operations Centers 

(EOCs). 

The budget also proposes: 

—A total of $62.4 million in funding for the Coast Guard’s National Capital Region Air Defense (NCRAD) program. This funding is needed to provide an air 

intercept response to potential threats in the National Capital Region airspace, 

helping to protect Washington, DC, from airborne attack. —A total of $17.7 million in funding to support the Radiological and Nuclear Attribution and Forensics initiative. The request will enable the Department to 

combine information on potential capabilities of terrorist organizations to develop and deploy threat agents with laboratory-based forensics techniques that 

determine the source of any nuclear and radiological materials or devices. —An increase of $3 million for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer to further 

strengthen cutting-edge science, technology, and intelligence within the Department’s policy-making process. This request, more than doubling resources for 

this office, will be used to develop policy driven initiatives to ensure that the 

Nation and its critical infrastructures are medically prepared for catastrophic 

events. 

An increase of $10 million to establish an office to oversee chemical site security. 

DHS will classify facilities into risk-based tiers, establish security standards for 

each tier, and ensure strong safeguards are in place to protect the public disclosure 

of any sensitive information gathered by the office. 

Strengthen Border Security and Interior Enforcement and Reform Immigration Processes 

Securing our Borders 

One of the key elements in fulfilling the Department’s mission is securing the border, both land and maritime, from terrorist threats and the flow of illegal migration 
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and drugs. Under the Secure Border Initiative (SBI) DHS will focus on controlling 

the border, building a robust interior enforcement program, and establishing a Temporary Worker Program. SBI, a performance-driven, department-wide enterprise 

will make dramatic changes in the border security system. It will cover every facet 

of how we sanction, manage, adjudicate, and remove persons caught crossing the 

border; deter illegal migration overall; manage immigration violators currently in 

the country; and interact with States and localities at the front lines of immigration 

and drug trafficking problems. 

Funding dedicated to SBI efforts facilitates a complete program encompassing 

many administrative, legal, and regulatory actions. Substantial resource enhancements provided in 2005 and 2006 will pave the way for an effective SBI program, 

and 2007 will be a turning point towards meeting long-term border security objectives. 

Among the key investments in the President’s Budget for SBI is $458.9 million 

to increase the Border Patrol Agent workforce by 1,500 agents, bringing the total 

of new agents added since 2005 to 3,000 and the overall total number of agents to 

nearly 14,000. This increases the size of our Border Patrol Agent workforce to 42 

percent above the level prior to the September 11 attacks. 

To enhance our ability to protect the Nation’s borders, the Budget includes $100 

million for border technology to improve electronic surveillance and operational response. In 2006, DHS will solicit and award a contract to complete the transition 

from the current, limited-scope technology plan to one that addresses the Department’s comprehensive and integrated technological needs to secure our borders. 

Funding requested in the 2007 President’s Budget will provide significant procurement investments needed to begin an aggressive deployment plan. 

To fund the continued construction of the San Diego Border Infrastructure System 

(BIS), we are requesting $30 million. The project includes multiple fences and patrol 

roads enabling quick enforcement response and will give the United States full operational control of the most urbanized corridor of our border with Mexico. 

The Tactical Infrastructure Western Arizona (TIWAZ) is a critical multi-year 

project that will deploy approximately 84 miles of vehicle barriers and improve 150 

miles of access and maintenance roads. The Budget includes $51 million for the deployment of this tactical infrastructure in Arizona which will enable the construction of 39 miles of permanent vehicle barriers. 

To support the detention and removal of at least another 100,000 apprehended 

persons annually, the budget includes over $400 million for an additional 6,700 detention beds and associated staffing and other expenses. This would bring the total 

number of beds to 27,500 in 2007. A key element of SBI is replacing a ‘‘catch and 

release’’ protocol for captured aliens with a ‘‘catch and return’’ process, requiring a 

substantial expansion of bed space. In addition, new bed space will be used to return criminal aliens upon release from State and local prisons, and address the 

problem of alien absconders defying orders of removal. 

The budget also includes $41.7 million for ICE worksite enforcement, to add 206 

agents and support staff for this effort. A strong worksite enforcement program that 

continues to expand will send a strong deterrence message to employers who knowingly hire illegal workers; reduce economic incentive for illegal immigration; and 

help restore the integrity of employment laws. 

An additional $60 million is requested for ICE Fugitive Operations apprehension 

teams, adding a total of 18 teams, to a planned level of 70 teams nationwide. In 

addition to shoring up our borders and improving workplace oversight, the Department will continue to increase efforts to catch the estimated 450,000 absconders 

around the country—a level that is growing every year. 

Outside of core SBI programs, the request level includes funding for other vital 

border security programs to include: 

—An increase of $62.9 million over fiscal year 2006 for total funding of $399.5 

million is requested for US VISIT, a critical element in the screening and border security system towards ensuring better border security in a post-September 11 environment. Included in the US VISIT initiative is $60 million in 

new resources to improve connection of information between DHS IDENT system and DOJ IAFIS fingerprint system. 

—CSI & C–TPAT. The request continues to support the Container Security Initiative (CSI) and the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C–TPAT), 

which are critical in the prevention and deterrence of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and other dangerous or illegal material importation. The Budget requests $139 million for CSI to pre-screen inbound cargo at over forty foreign 

ports and $55 million for C–TPAT to review and improve the security of partner 

organizations throughout the cargo supply-chain. 
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Reform and Modernization of Immigration Management 

As Congress and the Administration collaborate to reform the immigration system 

in addition to improving border security, it is critical that the Department is ready 

to effectively manage any reform and implement a sustainable immigration management system. 

Among other things, the Budget includes resource initiatives for worksite enforcement, fugitive operations, employment verification, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) business transformation efforts. The request includes $135 million for the operation and expansion of the USCIS 

Systematic Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program which provides immigration verification services to State Departments of Motor Vehicles and other Federal 

and State agencies, and to expand and enhance the current Basic Pilot program to 

be ready to support a mandatory national electronic employment authorization 

verification system. The current Basic Pilot program is a voluntary electronic 

verification program enabling an employer to confirm the employment eligibility of 

newly hired employees. 

The President’s Budget seeks a total of $112 million in fee and discretionary resources within USCIS to accelerate comprehensive reform and automation of existing business processes, including the modernization of critically needed information 

technology and actions to sustain improvements achieved in reducing the immigration processing backlog. 

Finally, as USCIS transforms its business processes, redesigns its forms, and improves service delivery and value to its customers, the agency will reform its fee 

structure to ensure the recovery of operational costs in line with Federal fee guidelines. Currently, application fees are not optimally aligned with the cost of each application, and improvements must be made for the long term to more effectively link 

regular and premium fees to specific service levels. This effort becomes even more 

important as USCIS operations are automated, forms are reduced and simplified, 

and USCIS prepares to take on substantial new activities including a Temporary 

Worker Program. The Department will continue to assess business model options for 

implementation of the TWP as consideration of the proposal moves forward in the 

Congress. 

IMPROVE MARITIME SECURITY AND CREATE BETTER TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

SYSTEMS TO MOVE PEOPLE AND CARGO MORE SECURELY AND EFFICIENTLY

A core objective in establishing the Department was to strengthen the overall security capability of the Nation’s transit systems and maritime security. Terrorist attacks on international transit and national maritime systems have driven the Department to implement rigorous security measures for the Nation’s systems. The 

2007 President’s Budget request includes initiatives that continue to support the objectives of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which was enacted to 

strengthen the transportation system and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce, by securing America’s transit system from terrorists, criminal 

threats and attack; and the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002, 

which was enacted to secure U.S. ports and waterways from a terrorist attack. 

A total of $4.7 billion is requested to support TSA’s Aviation Security efforts. Of 

this amount, $692 million will continue support the deployment and maintenance 

of Explosive Detection and Electronic Trace Detection Systems which provide a 

higher probability to detect a wider range of explosives, and are critical to finding 

threats in transportation venues and eliminating their destructiveness. 

The President’s 2007 Budget also proposes to replace the two-tiered aviation passenger fee with a single, flat security fee of $5.00 for a one-way trip with no change 

in the overall fee that may be charged on a one-way ticket. This is consistent with 

the screening process whereby you only pass through security once. The Budget also 

proposes to collect $644 million in air carrier fees ($448 million for fiscal year 2007 

plus $196 million owed from fiscal years 2005 and 2006). This is based on a General 

Accountability Office (GAO) estimate of what is reasonable. 

The Budget also seeks resources for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office 

(DNDO) to support next generation technology to secure our transportation system. 

For example, a total of $30.3 million is requested to fund the Cargo Advanced Automated Radiography Systems (CAARS) Development initiative. The DNDO will execute the program developing advanced active-imaging radiography systems for cargo 

inspection at the Nation’s ports of entry. The CAARS program will significantly improve throughput rates of imaging systems specifically designed to identify concealed nuclear materials threats. 

Funding of $157 million for the Radiation Portal Monitor Acquisition initiative 

will secure next-generation passive detection portals for deployment at official ports- 
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of-entry to expose attempts to import, assemble, or transport a nuclear explosive device, fissile material, or radiological material concealed within cargo or conveyances 

and intended for illicit use. Consistent with the global nuclear detection architecture, the deployment strategy will be mutually developed by the DNDO and CBP. The Budget also seeks an increase of $12 million to support staffing needed by 

CBP to support the deployment of weapons of mass destruction systems deployed 

through DHS procurement programs. This increase will fund 106 positions and ensure CBP will have dedicated personal to resolve alarms from RPMs to conduct radiological examinations at our Nation’s busiest seaports. 

For the U.S. Coast Guard, the President’s fiscal year 2007 Budget requests a total of $934.4 million for the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater System (IDS), which 

is $10.7 million above the fiscal year 2006 funding level. The Deepwater funding 

will continue the IDS acquisition of: the fourth national security Cutter (High Endurance Cutter replacement); the first Fast Response Cutter (Patrol Boat replacement); and additional Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). In addition, it will establish 

a second MPA-equipped air station; complete the re-engineering of the HH–65 helicopter, and significantly enhance legacy fixed and rotary wing aircraft capabilities. 

IDS Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and 

Reconnaissance (C4ISR) upgrades to the USCG cutters, boats and aircraft will enhance maritime domain awareness and are critical to the achievement of an integrated, interoperable border and port security system. 

In addition to the C4ISR upgrades as part of IDS, $6.4 million is requested to 

support a number of initiatives to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness, including 

the necessary field infrastructure to expand SIPRNET capability support, which will 

protect Coast Guard systems from exploitation, and also provide prototype Sector 

Command Centers (SCC) and Joint Harbor Operation Center (JHOC) operations 

support. $11.2 million is requested to continue implementation of Nationwide AIS 

to significantly enhance the ability to identify, track and exchange information with 

vessels. The fiscal year 2007 budget requests $10.6 million to build off prior years’ 

efforts to improve MDA, including operation and maintenance of the Maritime 

Awareness Global Network, as well as the deployment of 80 Nationwide AIS receivers and transmitters. Additionally, the $39.6 million requested for Rescue 21 will 

continue deployment throughout the country, providing a State of the art distress 

and response communications system. 

Finally, the Department seeks a total of $4.8 million for the Coast Guard’s Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRT). Established to deter, protect against and 

rapidly respond to threats of maritime terrorism, the MSRT initiative expands upon 

the prototype Enhanced Maritime Safety and Security Team that was established 

by re-allocating base resources in fiscal year 2006. The unit will be capable of maintaining response readiness in the event of domestic maritime terrorism incidents. 

Enhance Information Sharing with our Partners 

The ability to share information with State and local partners, the private sector, 

law enforcement, and first responders is critical to the Department’s success, and 

promotes greater situational awareness. DHS is prepared to enhance and maintain 

interoperability for information sharing purposes to ensure a seamless capacity to 

share information during national emergencies and to execute its daily mission of 

detecting and preventing potential terrorist activity. 

In support of this effort the Budget includes an increase of $45.7 million, 18.1 percent over fiscal year 2006 funding, for activities of the Analysis and Operations Account to fund the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and the Directorate of 

Operations. I&A leads the Department’s intelligence and information gathering and 

sharing capabilities by ensuring that information is collected from relevant field operations and critical participants in the intelligence community; analyzed with a 

mission-oriented focus; and disseminated to the appropriate Federal, State, local, 

and private sector partners. 

The Directorate of Operations distributes threat information ensuring operational 

coordination Department wide; coordinates incident management activities; uses all 

resources within the Department to translate intelligence and policy into immediate 

action; and provides oversight of the Homeland Security Operations Center, the Nation’s nerve center for information sharing and domestic incident management on 

a 24/7/365 basis. 

To support the Infrastructure Transformation Program (ITP), the Budget proposes 

an increase of $36.3 million. This increase will provide a highly reliable, secure, and 

survivable network infrastructure and data center environment to improve information sharing, more effectively securing the homeland while reducing redundant investments. ITP will integrate the IT infrastructures of the 22 legacy components of 

the Department into ‘‘One Infrastructure’’ which includes the creation of one secure 
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network; the establishment of common and reliable email communication; the restructuring of helpdesks and related services; the reduction in number and transformation of the data centers; the standardization and modernization of the desktop 

workstation and site services environment; and voice, video and wireless infrastructure modernization. 

The Budget also includes an increase of $9 million for Data Center Development. 

The Department will continue the integration of its IT infrastructure ‘‘Dual Active/ 

Active Data Centers’’ that provide a foundation for information sharing and agile 

responses to threats against the homeland. The Data Center Development activity 

plays a central role within the ITP, supporting the Department’s strategic planning 

priority of ‘‘Stronger Information Sharing and Infrastructure Protection.’’ 

Strengthen the DHS Organization to Maximize Mission Performance 

Sound financial management of the Nation’s resources is critical to maximizing 

mission performance for the Department. The President’s Budget aligns the Department’s request according to a risk-based allocation method, channeling the Nation’s 

resources into the areas that will most effectively accomplish the mission of the Department. Successful mission performance is driven by developing human capital, 

executing efficient procurement operations, and possessing state-of-the-art information technology resources. 

A key enhancement to the Budget includes an increase of $12.6 million to improve 

financial management department-wide. This includes funding to improve DHS’ internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Public Law 108–330, the Department of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act; analyze opportunities 

for further functional consolidation of segments of Departmental financial management; support the Department’s plan to achieve an unqualified audit opinion with 

no material weaknesses; produce financial data that is timely, reliable, and useful 

for decision-makers in their mission to properly allocate resources to protect the Nation; and help protect against waste, fraud, and abuse. 

A total of $18 million is requested for the eMerge2 (electronically Managing enterprise resources for government efficiency and effectiveness) program. eMerge2 will 

continue to consolidate accounting providers and systems in the Department by 

matching components positioned to become service providers with those in need of 

new systems. eMerge2 will invest in system enhancements, integrate systems, and 

build tools to consolidate financial data, ensure accountability, and provide timely, 

reliable information for decision making. 

In addition, we propose an increase of $41.8 million for the Office of the Chief 

Human Capital Officer to continue implementation of the Human Resources System 

Initiative—MAXHR, a market and performance-based compensation system that rewards employees for their contributions to the mission of the Department, not longevity. 

The Department has identified organizational performance deficiencies in the current procurement process and will implement comprehensive modifications to prevent fraud and misuse; and ensure effective delivery of services and proper procurement and contracting procedures. For this effort, we propose an increase of $27 million throughout the Department to improve acquisition operations. 

Finally, the Office of Policy requests an increase of $8.1 million to provide funding 

to support DHS participation on the Committee on Foreign Owned Investments in 

the United States under the Policy office; expand duties of the International Affairs 

office; enhance capabilities of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) 

to work with private sector stakeholders; and increase efforts to oversee immigration and border security related initiatives. 

CONCLUSION

The fiscal year 2007 budget proposal reflects this administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting the homeland and the American people while ensuring the 

Department has the resources we need to achieve our critical mission. The budget 

builds upon past success and accomplishments, reflects risk-based, outcome-driven 

priorities, and supports the key imperatives under our Second Stage Review. 

We will continue to work with Congress to ensure that our short and long term 

priorities are adequately funded—including border security, preparedness, strengthening FEMA, and enhancing chemical security. I look forward to continuing our 

partnership with you to ensure funding priorities are met so that we can continue 

to protect the homeland and the American people. 

Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. I look forward to answering 

your questions and to working with you on the fiscal year 2007 budget and other 

issues. 
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REPORTED DHS RESERVATIONS ABOUT THE DUBAI PORT DEAL

Senator GREGG. Thank you Mr. Secretary and obviously your 

statement will be put in the record, and I appreciate the background on the ports because it’s a sophisticated system you’re trying to put in place. However just to clarify the record here, there’s 

been reports that when the initial review of the Dubai situation 

came through that the dissenting agency immediate approval was 

the Homeland Security Department. Then there have also been reports as we have read, that the Coast Guard had specific concerns 

which may have been applied generally to other issues but in this 

area was particularly in response to Dubai? Is that correct? Did the 

Homeland Security Department initially object or raise opposition 

in any way to the immediate approval, or the approval of this— 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I think the way that gets reported reflects 

a misunderstanding of the process. First of all the Department of 

Homeland Security and all the departments generally in this process, there’s an ongoing discussion. It doesn’t—it’s not like a formal 

vote to start the process. It’s more like a jury ballot; you know it 

takes a lot of votes. As I think Assistant Secretary Baker has indicated previously DHS raised certain concerns and the agreement 

by everybody was those concerns ought to be addressed through assurances and safeguards which the company agreed to. Those assurances and safeguards satisfied us and everybody else on the 

committee that any concerns that were on the table about the impact of this on port security would be adequately—more than adequately addressed. Because it gave us total visibility into who the 

people were who were going to be over here; a total ability to insist 

upon adherence to the highest security standards we impose anywhere; and an ongoing ability for us to monitor compliance. So I 

think with these elements in place and I don’t think there was any 

substantial disagreement about going forward and getting these 

elements. But with these elements in place, we were certainly satisfied that we had everything that we needed, the Coast Guard was 

satisfied that there was nothing more that they wanted to get in 

terms of assurances. As I say, we did get the benefit not only of 

use of our own intelligence component, but the community takes a 

position, and, of course, each department has its own intelligence 

element. And the final thing I would say is, this was not an unknown company to us. Customs and Border Protection has worked 

with this company for several years, including overseas and that 

obviously was a significant comfort level in terms of our assessment of the transaction. 

Senator GREGG. That being said why is the administration’s position now that they’re willing to delay further. It sounds like you 

have all the information you think you need. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well again, I want to make sure we’re accurate. It’s been announced publicly, although I haven’t seen that the 

letter has come in yet, that the company has indicated the intent 

to send a letter asking us to begin a 45 day investigation. I don’t 

know that that’s ever happened before. Whether it has or it hasn’t, 

if we were to receive such a letter and I haven’t seen it yet, I anticipate we would honor the company’s wishes. I understand that 

there’s clearly an issue of being transparent, of assuring Congress 
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and the public that what we’ve done is a thorough vetting. It’s not 

only that we have to do the right thing; we have to be seen to have 

done the right thing. So if the company wants us to pause and undertake this review I see no reason why we wouldn’t do that. But 

I don’t think that’s in any sense a concession that somehow we 

think we did something inadequately before. 

Senator GREGG. I don’t know how much time I have left, let me 

turn to Senator Byrd, and I’ll come back if there’s time. 

CLASSIFIED BRIEFING ON THE DUBAI PORT DEAL

Senator BYRD. For over a week Chairman Gregg’s request and 

my request, my staff’s request for a classified briefing have been 

rebuffed. The decision to allow Dubai Ports World to operate terminals in six of our major ports was done without consultation with 

the Congress. It was done without consultation with the State and 

local governments near the ports. It was done without notifying the 

Congress. Would you commit to provide the subcommittee with a 

classified briefing this week? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Yes. 

Senator BYRD. Including providing the community intelligence 

analysis that was used to make the decision? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well whatever—I don’t know the exact elements of the briefing that we do, but as far as I’m concerned we 

will—in the context of a classified briefing give you whatever—the 

reason I hesitate is I don’t own that document. And I can’t commit 

to provide a document that I don’t own. Certainly my Department 

will provide a briefing and whatever classified documents, our Department documents can be part of that briefing. 

DHS REQUESTED TO GARNER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF THE

CONGRESSIONAL BORDER SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE

Senator BYRD. The budget that you are presenting today finally 

gets the administration and your Department fully behind the bipartisan congressional desire to secure our borders. This effort 

started with the amendment that Senator Craig and I offered 

through the Iraq war supplemental with the support of our Chairman, Senator Gregg. Congress has taken the lead in hiring more 

border patrol agents and immigration enforcement officers and in 

providing more detention capacity. I’m hopeful that this budget request is the first year of a multi year effort at gaining true security 

of our borders. 

To continue that effort, 2 months ago, Chairman Gregg at- tempted to secure an additional $1.1 billion for border security infrastructure. I supported his effort at that time, to make sure that 

the agents and investigators that we’re hiring have the tools to do 

their jobs. I continue to support him. I see no reason to wait another 7 months for the fiscal year 2007 budget. Now will you commit to us today to reach out to the White House and the House Republican leadership, to get their support for Chairman Gregg’s efforts? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I am always more than happy to commit to taking back to my colleagues in the administration and anywhere else advice from this committee about how we ought to proceed. I mean we are strongly committed to a comprehensive strat-
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egy at the border which includes not only additional personnel, and 

we have 1,500 thanks to Congress’ action last year. We’re in the 

process of getting them trained and deployed, we have 1,500 in this 

budget we are working on a comprehensive technology package 

through our secure border initiative which would allow us to actually start acquisition later this fiscal year of an integrated approach to using technology as a tool at the border. 

Senator BYRD. Does that mean that you will commit to reach out 

to the White House and to the House Republican leadership to get 

their support for Chairman Gregg’s efforts? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. It means I will be always happy to reach 

out and discuss with great seriousness the—this committee’s effort 

to make sure we have adequate funding at the border. I think it’s 

consistent with this budget. I think it’s consistent with our strategy, and I look forward to working with this committee in doing 

that. 

Senator BYRD. So the answer is yes? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I’ve been about as clear as is in my capability to be. I will certainly carry this committee’s message back 

and have a very serious discussion about what this committee 

thinks is appropriate which I think is consistent with what our 

views are. 

Senator BYRD. So it’s yes, maybe. 

STRENGTHENING MARITIME SECURITY

Your budget embraces the bipartisan congressional effort begun 

in the fiscal year 2005 emergency supplemental for security at our 

land borders. The administration is promoting what it is calling the 

Secure Borders Initiative. But the initiative makes no mention of 

securing our wide open waterways and coastlines from illegal migration. When you strengthen security at the land borders those 

who wish to enter this country illegally will pursue other entry 

points. The administration’s own national strategy for maritime security States, that, and I quote, ‘‘as security in our ports entry at 

land border crossings, at airports continue to tighten, criminals and 

terrorists will likely consider our relatively undefended coastlines 

to be less risky alternatives for unlawful entry into the United 

States.’’ Unfortunately your budget fails to address the future 

weakness. The Coast Guard’s Deepwater budget is flat as far as 

the eye can see. The Coast Guard needs a 21 century fleet of ships 

and planes. Unfortunately they have a fleet fit for the last century. 

The Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters is currently the 37th oldest of 

world’s 39 like size naval fleets. The Coast Guard Commandant 

has testified that Coast Guard ships and planes are in a declining 

readiness spiral. Under your Deepwater budget, the acquisition of 

new planes, helicopters and ships won’t be completed until 2026. 

Twenty years from now, so the rest of you will have to look after 

that. Given these concerns, how can it be that you are satisfied 

with the Deepwater budget? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well Senator, first let me say that we fully 

agree, in fact, part of our operational planning in terms of border 

security reflects an understanding that we’re going to get more 

pressure at our coastal borders as we tighten up on our land borders. 
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Senator BYRD. Are you satisfied with the Deepwater budget? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I am. We’ve got almost $1 billion in this 

year’s budget. And a significant amount of money in Coast Guard’s 

budget directed at re-engineering assets so that we take helicopters 

that may be old, but we really outfit them with brand new engines 

and brand new avionics. I also want to point out that the budget 

this year includes a 15, 1–5 percent increase over last years levels 

for Coast Guard’s supports, waterways, and coastal security program. That’s an additional $274,000 million for this kind of coastal 

security. 

Senator BYRD. I believe I’ve overrun my time. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. So we are actually putting increased money 

precisely into Coastal security area of Coast Guard. 

PASSCARD TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Senator BYRD. I’ll wait my turn. 

Senator GREGG. Senator Allard. 

Senator LEAHY. Mr. Chairman? I wonder if Senator Allard would 

be willing to let me go first. And I realize that normally you’d go 

next, but I’ve just been told that I have to Judiciary, and I wouldn’t 

get a chance to question otherwise. 

Senator ALLARD. I’d be glad to yield to the chairman from 

Vermont, and I would assume that I would be called on next. 

Senator LEAHY. I thank my friend showing his usual courtesy 

and Mr. Secretary, I mentioned this briefly when you came in. A 

lot of people asked you about ports, we don’t have ports in Vermont 

we do border with a great and good friend of the United States, 

Canada. And we’re like many border States we’re highly skeptical 

about the development of the border crossing card. The so called 

‘‘Passcard.’’ I understand that you have some legislation you’ve 

paged. But I would suggest that we—to be looking for different legislation and you should be leading that charge. 

Aside from whether it’s good policy or not, we’ve got an economic 

and cultural train wreck on the horizon, these cards are threatening all kinds of bottlenecks along the most efficient, safest, and 

longest border in the world certainly, the longest unguarded border. And I’m concerned about it. DHS and the State Department 

are promoting two different technological infrastructures for the 

card. DHS is promoting an open UHF design, that’s what we do to 

track freight pallets. If it’s open—if this open standard is adopted 

and is not secure, it may actually reduce safety on the border, not 

only is it less secure, it’s completely different than what Custom 

and Border Patrol is installing now to read information off of chips 

with the new E-Passport. So it looks like they have to have one set 

of technology for that, a separate technology for less secure items, 

and they could be easily stolen. It’s become very, very confusing but 

it also ignores something else. The northern border is not our 

southern border. Our situation with Canada, our largest trading 

partner is much, much different than it is with our southern border. It disregards our Canadian friends and neighbors. I think it’s 

counterproductive. I think along in our State people have families 

on both sides of the border. The difficulty is going to be in crossing, 

I think it’s going to create certainly in my State, it will create enormous costs but I don’t see where it does anything for our security. 
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So my question is, why are you supporting this ultra high frequency standard, the same thing we do on commercially tracking 

pallets on a truck? Why not support the standard that is being 

used on E-Passports? It seems like everybody’s going off in different directions, it was probably a dumb idea in the first place, 

but it just gets worse. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well let me answer Senator by saying first 

of all I don’t think a decision’s been made, in fact what I’ve said, 

and I’ve talked to Secretary Rice about this, I think we’ve both 

agreed and I think we’ve announced it, is that we actually ought 

to migrate to a common standard. I would be very surprised and 

dismayed—— 

Senator LEAHY. Well you’re sure not going in that direction now, 

you’re going in an entirely different one. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well, I mean if there are people who think 

they’re going in a different direction, maybe the final decision 

hasn’t been made. I’m pretty committed to going in a single direction. Meaning, I want to have a chip, some kind of an RFID chip 

that is compatible. Whether we do it in a passport, or an border 

crossing card, or in some other kind of card. 

Senator LEAHY. Well, but Canada is not moving on something 

like this. I mean you’re talking about doing this by January 1, 

2008. Is that even realistic? If you don’t have a common technology 

now, I mean how realistic. Have you even asked for money to get 

a common technology? I mean I can just see a complete screw up 

on the border come January 1, 2008. Certainly our closest friend 

in this hemisphere is going to be like what happened? Are we pariahs? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well first of all, you know we’re facing a 

legislative deadline, and I think we have an obligation to make the 

deadline. We have money for—— 

Senator LEAHY. But you haven’t reached a common technology 

yet, how are you going to do that? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. We’ve actually been in discussion with the 

State Department. And I think we announced a few weeks ago that 

we actually do have—we are working toward a common technology, 

so I will take back certainly your concern, if people are sending you 

a different signal. 

Senator LEAHY. Well take back this concern too Mr. Secretary, 

frankly as a life long Vermonter I live an hour’s drive from the Canadian border, as one who actually has relatives in Canada, who 

understands the economics of dealing with Canada, this is a 

cockamamie idea. I can show you dozens of places where if a terrorist wanted to get through they could get through with or without this. But I can show you where law abiding people in the 

United States and Canada will be shut off from visiting out of this 

country. It seems like almost doing something for the sake of doing 

something, not really to protect us. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well, I do need to push back on that a little 

bit. Right now, what we use for identification crossing the borders 

is not particularly as useful. I mean, we get all kinds of documentation. We do ask for documentation, unless were to waive all identification requirements, and just let people come and go willy-nilly. 

It seems we owe the American public at least the kind of identifica-
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tion document that is biometric and that is secure. It doesn’t have 

to be— 

Senator LEAHY. I’ve crossed that border without being asked for 

identification. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. But I have to tell you with respect Senator, 

so did Ahmed Ressam, he crossed the border, but for the— 

Senator LEAHY. And he got caught. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well he did, but you know if it hadn’t been 

for an alert Customs and Border Protection person, he would have 

blown up Los Angeles Airport, and then we would have had a 9/ 

11 Commission to talk about why we didn’t have identification 

cards. 

Senator LEAHY. Why not work on something with the Canadians. 

You can’t even come together with our own State Department, can 

you get together with the Canadians? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well we are more than happy—first of all 

we are getting together with the State Department, we are more 

than happy to work with the Canadians. Look, let me tell you what 

our end State vision here is. Essentially a driver’s license type of 

card. With an RFID chip that works the way proximity readers 

work all over office buildings in this city that is inexpensive, that 

is compatible whether it’s issued out of Canada, or Mexico, or the 

United States. I believe we can do this. We’ve got a prototype in 

the works, I completely endorse the idea of a common technology 

and—or at least a compatible technology and not going off in two 

separate directions. If there are people in the Department who 

think they’re going to proceed in a different direction, I will certainly address that. I think it’s doable. I think we’re legally obliged 

to it. And I think it actually is a good thing to do. 

Senator LEAHY. Well thank you Mr. Chairman. And I thank Senator Allard, and I will obviously submit some questions for the 

record, and I hope they don’t go into a deep dark hole. I hope somebody well actually answer them. It would be nice I mean. This is 

always unprecedented, but nice. Thank you. 

PORT SECURITY

Senator GREGG. Senator Allard. 

Senator ALLARD. Thank you Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you 

for holding this important hearing. And likewise I’d like to thank 

the Secretary for taking time to appear before the committee. I’d 

also recognize that the Department of Homeland Security, a new 

department was called to duty in important, challenging and unprecedented ways last year. And I think I want to recognize in a 

public way that there were a lot of employees of the Department, 

you have over a 180,000 who did their job, and they did it well, and 

I want to commend them for that. 

Now during the course of the year we learned that there are 

some areas where the Department excels and we learned that there 

are some areas where it needs improvement. That’s why I think 

this hearing is so very important, so we can pursue some of those. 

I want to follow up a little bit on the port question. I have some 

security concerns. Not so much in the short term, but in the long 

term. You know that part of the world, all those countries together, 

have not proven to be sterling examples of how you recognize ter-
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rorists and how you control them from getting into your operation. 

Are you comfortable with how—there’s going to be turnover in that 

company, and are you comfortable with how new personnel may 

come into that company, the kind of background checks and everything that they may be required to do, and whether there is going 

to be something that, over time, could assure the American people 

that this may not convert over to where you have a terrorist or two 

infiltrate the organization? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I am, Senator. And let me explain why for 

a moment. The change that is being envisioned here, is the change 

in the port terminal operator in the United States of America. Obviously foreign ports are always operated by foreigners, because 

they’re in foreign countries. In terms of the workforce, first of all 

we will know any change in management, or any change in personnel. We’ll have the opportunity to check them against our watch 

lists, or even require a more in depth background check. With respect to the longshoreman force that actually is generally handled 

by a hiring hall. Those are not regular employees of the port terminal operator, they are hired everyday based on the way the 

union, or if it’s not a union, the non union halls send people. So 

those aren’t going to be regular employees of the company, many 

of them are background checked according to the ports. We’re actually going to take some steps in the near future to increase the 

level of background checking. 

And finally, if there is a desire on the part of the company, and 

this is not just this company, any overseas company. If any overseas company wants to send people into the United States to manage operations here, they’ve got to get a visa. Which means we’re 

going to check them, we’re going to determine that we’re comfortable with them. We’re going to run them against our watch 

lists. We’re going to do what we would do anytime somebody wants 

to come and work in the country. So contrary to some of the reporting, the company, no foreign company has the ability on its own to 

decide they’re going to send somebody to the United States to work 

in a port without our knowing about it and approving it as part of 

the visa process. 

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS TO MINIMIZE SPENDING, WASTE

AND FRAUD

Senator ALLARD. I’d like to move on, I think we’ve covered that 

issue, perhaps enough. But we’ve provided, meaning the Congress, 

has provide $87 billion, and dollars already allocated in addition to 

that. The Department’s requesting additional $19.8 billion to meet 

what they described as emergency needs. Anytime you have a large 

outflow of dollars there’s bound to be some waste. I’m interested in 

knowing what kinds of mechanisms you put in place to try and 

keep the waste down to a minimum, try to keep fraud down to a 

minimum, so that we have some accountability, as we move forward in the spending. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. We have an oversight board in place a 

Katrina Oversight board, in place to look in general at the gulf and 

how we’re spending money. From the very beginning of this post 

Katrina effort, really the first week, we got the IG involved right 

up front in terms of helping us try to design programs that we 
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thought would minimize the amount of fraud and waste. We recognized that particularly in the initial weeks when there was a real 

sense of emergency and crisis, we might have to bend some of the 

normal rules, because people were literally thrown out of their 

houses with barely the clothing on their back. But we’ve got an 

oversight board in place now. The IG, I think, has established a 

separate Assistant I.G., Inspector General, simply for the purpose 

of dealing with the Katrina— 

Senator ALLARD. And have they been submitting reports to you 

on a regular basis? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. They submit reports to the Inspector General, and I will get from the Inspector General, reports about what 

the status of this is. And of course Congress will as well. 

Senator ALLARD. So you’ve been getting those? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I don’t know if I recall personally seeing 

one, I know the Inspector General has been getting them, and I’ve 

been getting oral reports, and reports about particular problems 

that have been arising. 

Senator ALLARD. Has he pointed out some flaws and perhaps 

maybe some corrections that needed to be made? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. The Inspector General has; some of the 

flaws he’s pointed out have been publicly revealed. We are taking 

steps trying to correct those, frankly some of the steps require us 

to address in advance of this hurricane season, contracting so we 

get some of the things in place before we actually get into the 

emergency situation. And you know, I consider the Inspector General a part of our management team, in a sense, that we take very 

seriously his suggestions. And in particular the Deputy Director of 

FEMA who is responsible for the gulf, is really tasked to work very 

closely with the oversight board and the Inspector General for the 

gulf in terms of making sure we are constantly monitoring these 

things. 

Senator ALLARD. I know my time has expired, if I could just— 

I want to follow up this. Who do we have on that oversight board? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. You know as I sit here I can’t tell you the 

names of the people, let me get you that list. 

Senator ALLARD. Yeah, a list and backgrounds, if you would 

please. Thank you Mr. Chairman. 

[The information follows:] 

KATRINA OVERSIGHT BOARD

UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT: JANET HALE

Janet Hale was confirmed on March 6, 2003, as Under Secretary for Management. 

Prior to her nomination and confirmation as Under Secretary, Ms. Hale served as 

the Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and as chief financial officer and chief 

information officer. 

Prior to HHS, she was the Associate Administrator for Finance for the House of 

Representatives and the Associate Director for Economics and Government at the 

Office of Management and Budget, responsible for budget and policy development, 

regulatory reform, and financial management for the departments of Treasury, 

Transportation, Commerce, Justice, and 25 smaller agencies. Ms. Hale has also 

served as the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs at the Department of 

Transportation, Acting Assistant Secretary of Housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Vice President with the U.S. Telephone Association, 

and Executive Vice President for the University of Pennsylvania. 
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She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science 

in Education and received a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government. 

ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: EUGENE H. SCHIED

Eugene H. Schied is the acting Chief Financial Officer of the Department of 

Homeland Security. His permanent position is that of Deputy CFO. Mr. Schied became the Department of Homeland Security’s first deputy chief financial officer in 

December 2004. In this capacity, he supports the CFO in the day-to-day management of DHS’ budget, financial reporting, working capital fund, resource management transformation, performance and planning, and investment review operations. 

He is helping to lead the transformation of independent legacy financial management operations and systems in DHS into a cohesive corporate entity capable of 

achieving and sustaining the highest financial management standards. Mr. Schied 

also served as DHS’ budget director from May 2003 until March 2004. 

In between his positions at DHS, he was the budget director at the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, which provides budget and financial support 

to the Federal Judicial System. 

Prior to joining DHS, Mr. Schied was the deputy chief financial officer of the Department of Justice, where he served in the position of deputy assistant attorney 

general/controller from March 2001 until May 2003. He first joined the Department 

of Justice in 1992 as a Presidential Management Intern, and held various positions 

of increasing responsibility within the Department of Justice, including holding the 

position of chief financial officer of the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

Mr. Schied holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Ohio State 

University School of Public Policy and Management and a Bachelors of Arts in political science from the University of Iowa (Phi Beta Kappa). Prior to moving to the 

Washington, DC area, Mr. Schied worked for the City of Peoria, Illinois, City Manager’s Office. 

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER: ELAINE C. DUKE

Elaine C. Duke is the Chief Procurement Officer for the Department of Homeland 

Security. She provides leadership over the department’s over $11 billion in contracts 

and $12 billion in financial assistance programs. Ms. Duke was the department’s 

Deputy Chief Procurement Officer from October 2005 to December 2005, when she 

assumed duties as the acting Chief Procurement Officer. In January 2006, Ms. Duke 

took over the full responsibilities as the department’s second procurement chief. Before coming to the headquarters, she served for two years as the Deputy Assistant 

Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration. 

Ms. Duke spent the majority of her career in acquisition with the U.S. Navy. She 

completed her final tour with the Navy at the Naval Sea Systems Command in 

Washington, DC. She was Director, Office of Contract Policy as well as the Deputy 

Director, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Division in the Contracts Directorate. 

Prior to her tour with Naval Sea Systems Command, Ms. Duke served on the staff 

of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations & Environment), working the 

base closure and realignment program. 

Ms. Duke also held various positions with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. She began her career as a contracting officer for the U.S. Air Force. In addition to her work in the Department of Defense, Ms. Duke served as the Deputy Director of Contracting and Property Management for the Smithsonian Institution and 

Director of Acquisition and Grant Services for the Federal Railroad Administration. 

Ms. Duke has a Bachelor of Science degree in business management and a Master’s degree in business administration. 

ACTING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: ROBERT F. SHEA

Mr. Shea was named Acting Director of Operations for FEMA in support of Acting 

Director Robert David Paulison in February 2006. In this position, Mr. Shea is responsible for implementing policies and procedures on behalf of the FEMA Director 

and overseeing the day-to-day response, recovery, mitigation and preparedness activities of FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security. 

Mr. Shea’s 29-year career in public service has touched on all phases of FEMA’s 

emergency management roles including preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation along with all areas of functional responsibility including operations, planning, logistics and administration. Beginning as a FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee, Mr. Shea has taken successively more challenging roles from program analyst to branch chief in the former State and Local Programs and Support Direc-
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torate, to division director and then deputy administrator and finally acting Administrator of the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration in FEMA. 

In 2004 Mr. Shea was detailed to the Office of the Secretary, Department of 

Homeland Security where he confronted the new challenges of the post September 

11 environment by supporting the issuance of the National Response Plan, the initial formation of the Principal Federal Official program, and the implementation 

Special Events Program. These responsibilities brought him into contact with each 

of the 22 components of DHS. 

Mr. Shea resides in Alexandria, VA where he and his wife, Mary Hope, have 

raised four daughters, Sofia, Michele, Hope, and Victoria. 

INSPECTOR GENERAL: RICHARD L. SKINNER

Mr. Skinner was confirmed as the Department of Homeland Security Inspector 

General on July 28, 2005. Between December 9, 2004—July 27, 2005, he served as 

Acting Inspector General. He held the position of Deputy Inspector General Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since March 1, 2003, the date that the Office of 

Inspector General was established. 

Prior to his arrival at DHS, Mr. Skinner was with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he served as the Acting Inspector General (October 

2002—February 2003) and Deputy Inspector General (1996—2002). From 1991 to 

1996, Mr. Skinner served at FEMA OIG as the Assistant Inspector General for Audits. In 1998, he received the President’s Meritorious Executive Rank Award for sustained superior accomplishment in management of programs of the United States 

Government and for noteworthy achievement of quality and efficiency in the public 

service. 

From 1988 to 1991, Mr. Skinner worked at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) 

OIG. During his tenure at DOS OIG, Mr. Skinner served as a senior inspector on 

more than a dozen foreign and domestic inspections and in 1991, Mr. Skinner was 

appointed by the Inspector General to serve as the ‘‘de facto’’ Inspector General for 

the Arms Controls and Disarmament Agency (ACDA). 

From 1972 to 1988, Mr. Skinner held a variety of audit management positions 

with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). 

He began his Federal career in 1969 with the OIG of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Mr. Skinner holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Fairmont State 

College and an MPA degree from George Washington University. 

DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL: JAMES L. TAYLOR

James L. Taylor was selected as Deputy Inspector General effective October 16, 

2005. He previously served as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director for Financial Management at the Department of Commerce. In this role, he also 

acted as Chair of the CFO Council Policies and Practices Committee. Under his direction, the Department of Commerce obtained the first of six clean financial statement audit opinions and reduced material weaknesses from 11 to 0. Mr. Taylor led 

the Department’s successful effort to obtain a ‘‘green’’ rating on the Financial Management Initiative of the President’s Management Agenda. 

Prior to his work at Commerce, Mr. Taylor held the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he 

was directly responsible for all financial operations, with expenditures of over $4– 

10 billion annually. 

Immediately prior to joining FEMA, Mr. Taylor served as Assistant Administrator 

for the Federal Insurance Administration, a self-funded activity charged with managing the National Flood Insurance Program, where he was responsible for all financial, personnel, facilities, strategic planning and other administrative operations 

and policy. 

Mr. Taylor has been the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding accomplishments, including the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Executive in 

2004; the Donald T. Scantlebury Memorial Award for Excellence in Financial Management in 2005; the Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Financial Management in 2003; and the Director’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2000. 

Mr. Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Economics from Old Dominion University and an MPA in Finance from the University of Delaware. 

SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL: MATTHEW (MATT) A. JADACKI, CPA, CGFM

Mr. Matthew ‘‘Matt’’ Jadacki is the Special Inspector General for Gulf Coast Hurricane Recovery, under the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS/OIG). He joined DHS/OIG in October 2005. The Gulf Coast Hur-
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ricane Recovery Office focuses on preventing problems through a proactive program 

of internal control reviews and contract audits to ensure disaster assistance funds 

are being spent wisely 

He is also responsible for coordinating the audit activities of other Federal Inspectors General who have an oversight responsibility for the funds transferred to their 

respective departments and agencies by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist in the disaster relief efforts. 

Prior to joining DHS, Mr. Jadacki was the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer (CFO/CAO) of the National Weather Service, a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of 

Commerce (DOC). Before the National Weather Service, Mr. Jadacki was the Acting 

CFO of FEMA, managing eleven branches with over 200 employees and a $12 billion budget. Prior to FEMA, he worked in the U.S. Department of State from 1987 

to 1991 as an Audit Manager and in DOC as an Operating Accountant/Auditor from 

1981 to 1987. 

Mr. Jadacki holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, and is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Government Financial Manager. He holds memberships in a number of societies, including the Association of Government Accountants, the American Institute 

of Certified Public Accountants, and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. 

PASS CARDS

Senator GREGG. Senator Murray. 

Senator MURRAY. Thank you Mr. Chairman, and I echo the comments of the chairman and ranking member, we welcome you here. 

You’ve got great people but, Mr. Secretary I’m not very happy 

today. I joined Senator Leahy in his deep concern about our borders. The confusion is incredible. He mentioned a 2008 deadline. 

It’s 2007 for ferries. We have people who cross our border on land, 

don’t need a passport, get back on a ferry and come back and they 

can’t get back in the country because they don’t have a passport. 

We’re told about these one day passes. This is a whole topic of conversation. It isn’t working. And I’m going to be submitting some 

questions on that. I want to talk about port security today. 

PORT SECURITY FUNDING

You came before our committee last year, we gave you a pass, 

you were new on board, but you’ve got tremendous influence on 

this budget that we’ve been given. And I was curious that your 

presentation on sea port and cargo security was fairly long today, 

but in your testimony that you provide us last week you didn’t 

mention port and cargo security, and that’s been my concern about 

the administration since September 11. We hear rhetoric, we do not 

see any action. I’ve been calling for a port and cargo security initiatives for almost 4 years now, and in a comprehensive plan. 

There’s 360 ports in our Nation today. I don’t go to bed at night 

thinking that we’re secure in our port system despite the rhetoric 

and the nice talk you gave about we look at things overseas. I don’t 

feel we’re very secure. And I look at your budget today where 

you’re cutting back major programs, killing major programs. Port 

security program, formula base grants to States, training and exercise, port security grants, I mean I look through this and I say 

where’s the money? And I hear you say you take the information 

back. Who are you taking it back to? You’re the Secretary, and it 

should be you standing in front of all of us saying we have to do 

this. I just feel like maybe the DP World has kind of brought this 

to Nation’s attention. But we have not done enough on port secu-
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rity. Senator Collins has been fantastic, she and I have worked together to produce a Green Lane Maritime Cargo Security Act, that 

is a comprehensive cargo secure regime. We would like to get your 

input back on that we’ve been working with everybody. But it has 

been very hard to get this administration to put their money behind their talk on Homeland Security. And I for one, again, do not 

feel that this Nation is secure when it comes to our ports, our 

cargo, and the millions of containers that come in here everyday. 

So my first question to you is when are we going to see a comprehensive port security plan. Are you going to get behind Senator 

Collins and I, are you going to ask for the resources that we need? 

We hear the White House say don’t worry about this deal about 

UAE DP World because security is being done by our Nation. Yet, 

I’ve had Secretary Ridge before you come before our committee and 

others who say Federal Government has done their part on port security, it’s now up to the private companies who run these ports. 

So I hear a really mixed message. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. And I think the answer is, I’d like to try 

to unpack the different elements of this, because there are several 

different elements. I certainly do not believe that the Federal Government is finished with port security and something which I said 

last summer, and I think I said it in January, is one of our major 

initiatives has to be to push out the security envelope in the supply 

chain. 

Senator MURRAY. Right, and you outlined that in your testimony 

and I know that you say the words. But are you going to get behind 

the Green Lane Maritime Cargo Security Act that Senator Collins 

and I have written and have worked hard to make sure that we 

have a secure regime in place? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I don’t know that I’m in a position right 

now to take a definitive position on a particular act. But what I can 

tell you is, we’re committed, first of all, to continuing what we’re 

doing in the overseas, finishing the overseas container security initiative, but beyond that, moving further down the supply chain. 

Just a few weeks ago, I was in conversations with the major shippers to talk about how we can take advantage of the architecture 

to get better security as we push further down, even to the point 

where things are initially manufactured overseas and start their 

way up the supply chain. 

Senator MURRAY. I’ve been hearing that rhetoric for years. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. But I have to say, I mean that’s why I went 

through the exercise of putting the charts up. I don’t think it’s fair 

to say we haven’t made progress. I mean—— 

Senator MURRAY. Well I agree with you we have made some 

progress, we have the radiation port monitors; we’ve got some 

things in place. We are looking at some of the containers overseas 

today. But we don’t have the authority overseas today to stop one 

of those containers from being loaded onto one of our cargo container ships. We have a lot of work ahead, wouldn’t you agree with 

that? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I agree we have work ahead. And I agree 

in particular we’ve got some—— 

Senator MURRAY. Well and I guess my—and I only have a few 

seconds left. My concern is this budget doesn’t reflect the need to 
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really focus on cargo and container security and that’s why the red 

flags on this whole issue. That’s what really concerns many of us. 

I am out of time. I want to have this conversation with you; I 

would like to sit down with you. I know Senator Collins would as 

well. We need to do more. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I would be happy to do that. 

Senator MURRAY. And I would say this, I know my great friend 

from Maryland is going to talk about the Coast Guard budget too, 

but I’ll you what, under this proposal 63 percent of the Coast 

Guard budget is directed to Homeland Security. They need the 

money. They’re doing a fantastic job out there. I don’t think any 

of that should be disregarded. But I look at your budget and I see 

that the Coast Guard’s budget on search and rescue is cut $31 million, on natural resource protection cut $56 million a total cut from 

traditional missions of $87 million. In my home State of Washington, we count on the Coast Guard for search and rescue, fisheries protection, making sure that they are watching our very, very 

complex coast line and when all they hear is their only mission is 

Homeland Security that doesn’t make our country very strong 

when we see 63 percent of their budget now go to Homeland Security and they’re losing out on their critical missions, their life saving missions that are important to State’s like mine and other 

coastal States. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I would welcome the opportunity to talk to 

you about this. Let me just make a couple of observations. This 

year our total amount of port security related funding in the 2007 

budget request will be over $3 billion, about $500 million more 

than was enacted for 2006. As far as the percentage of Coast Guard 

that’s considered Homeland Security funding, I have to say, in 

some ways, I mean I always look at all of it as Homeland Security 

funding. But one measure of how Coast Guard has performed, and 

the fact that we haven’t compromised its other missions, is the 

magnificent performance down in New Orleans last summer where 

we got more rescues than in several of the previous years, 33,000 

rescues and I think that shows—— 

Senator MURRAY. The Coast Guard does a fantastic job. 

Secretary CHERTOFF [continuing]. The capabilities are there. 

Senator MURRAY. But they are getting burned out. And that is 

a deep concern to many of us in the coastal States. And just so you 

know, much of the funds you’re talking about in terms of ports are 

legacy funds. You’re not asking for new funding and the Commandant of the Coast Guard said it was going to cost $7.3 billion 

over 10 years for our ports just to comply with the Maritime Transportation Security Act. The administration has only asked for $46 

million, a tiny part of that. I don’t see how we can continue to do 

this, and continue to put the costs on the private companies that 

operate our ports and feel secure. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. If I can respond to that, I know that everyone’s out of time. I would simply say this: I mean the private port 

owners actually do have to step up to the plate and do some of the 

funding, I will tell you for example—— 

Senator MURRAY. But Mr. Secretary that’s exactly what the 

President said last week, was that we don’t need to worry we are 
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in charge of security. Yet you just said that the private companies 

need to step up and do it. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well in terms of some of the funding support for example. I don’t see why—— 

Senator MURRAY. But if it is their funds, then they’re in charge 

of it. 

Senator GREGG. Senator, we’re going to have to move on. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Let me just give you a concrete example. I 

think that we are clearly responsible for the security. On the other 

hand, I don’t think we should pay for the fencing for a private company to build fencing and lighting. I think we ought to make them 

pay for it. Now if they don’t pay for it, we ought to penalize them. 

There ought to be a mandate, and we do mandate it. We mandate 

a lot of businesses have to take certain kinds of precautions to protect themselves. I think that’s completely consistent with what the 

President said, which is we have the responsibility for security, we 

have to check it. But that doesn’t mean we’re going to pay private 

companies to do what they ought to be doing to protect their own 

assets. 

PREPARED STATEMENT

Senator GREGG. Senator Mikulski. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, and 

you’re the right person to be chairing this committee. I recall you 

were the first subcommittee on Appropriations along with the help 

of Senator Byrd and Senator Stevens, to hold hearings on terrorism. Well before 9/11 and your keen interest is very much appreciated. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that my opening statement be in the record. 

[The statement follows:] 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF SENATOR BARBARA A. MIKULSKI

Thank you Mr. Chairman. I wanted to start off by saying that Mr. Chairman you 

are the right person to be chairing this committee. I recall that you were the first 

subcommittee chairman on the appropriations committee along with the help of 

Senator Byrd and Senator Stevens to hold hearings on terrorism. You held these 

hearings well before the tragedy of September 11. Your keen interest in securing 

our homeland and protecting this country from terrorism is very much appreciated. 

Good morning Secretary Chertoff. I want to thank you, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and all of the staff at DHS, as well as all of our security agencies, who work so hard to keep this country safe. It’s good to be here with you today 

to discuss the President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request for the Department of 

Homeland Security. 

Last year at this time you had just been sworn in as the new Secretary of DHS. 

This past year has certainly been a busy year for the Department. It has been full 

of major challenges such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and has been ridden with 

major failures. At the top of that list was the failure of the Department and a failure of our Nation’s emergency response and preparedness to the hurricanes and the 

people who were in desperate need of help. 

The President’s budget for next fiscal year claims to provide $35.7 billion to the 

Department of Homeland Security, which is a 6 percent increase over last year. But 

if you take away the President’s proposal to double the airline security tax from 

$2.50 to $5, the budget is only a 1 percent increase over last year’s level. This concerns me. 

I am pleased that there are small increases to two important grant programs: the 

State Homeland Security Grant Program which has been increased by $88.1 million 

and the Urban Area Security Initiative Grants which has been increased by $82.5 

million. These are important programs and I am happy to see that both have been 

increased. 
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However, I am very concerned about the cuts to key first responder grant programs. The SAFER Act or firefighter staffing grants have been completely eliminated, the Emergency Management Performance Grants was cut by nearly $12 million and the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grants have been totally eliminated. 

But I want to address three issues specifically with you today about the Department of Homeland Security fiscal year 2007 budget: The P&O/UAE Deal and Port 

Security, immigration application backlogs for military service members and fire 

grants. 

First of all, the P&O/UAE Deal and Port Security Grants. I have worked for many 

years on the Port of Baltimore, from dredging to port security. So you can imagine 

my concern when I learned of a foreign government-owned company taking over the 

Port’s operations. I got really angry when no one in the administration seemed to 

know about the deal not the President, not the Secretaries of Treasury or Defense 

not you. 

After further inquiry, I learned that the deal was approved quickly and secretly. 

The decision was made behind closed doors by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, an entity that most Americans don’t even know exists. 

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has 12 members: the 

Secretaries of State, Defense, Commerce and Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Treasury, and six officials from the White House. The six 

White House officials are: the Director of Office of Management and Budget, the 

U.S. Trade Representative, the Chairman on the Council of Economic Advisors, the 

Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the Assistant to the President for Economic 

Policy. 

The decision to outsource our ports was made in only 30 days and I am left with 

many questions about the decision. At what level did this Committee meet? Did Secretary Rice, Secretary Rumsfeld, Attorney General Gonzales and Secretary Snow sit 

around and decide this? Or was it delegated to the coordinator of the coordinator? 

Was the FBI consulted? What about the Director of National Intelligence? 

This decision is about national security. The national security threats facing our 

ports are real. I have said before that our ports continue to be vulnerable to the 

infiltration of terrorists, the use of commercial cargo containers to smuggle chemical 

or biological weapons or even a dirty bomb, the intentional sinking of large commercial cargo ships that could result in loss of life and block access to major shipping 

channels, and the use of land around the port to stage attacks on bridges, or our 

waterfront chemical and oil refineries. 

Port operators play a vital role in insuring that these threats do not become realities. The President tells us not to worry the Coast Guard will continue to protect 

our ports. Yet, the Coast Guard is already stretched too thin. They have increased 

responsibilities with only slight increase in their budget. The Coast Guard is 

charged with protecting 300 ports, more than 3,700 cargo and passenger terminals, 

more than 1,000 harbor channels, all of which are spread along thousands of miles 

of coastlines. 

Our Coast Guard is one of the most efficient and effective of all Federal agencies 

weren’t we proud of them following Hurricane Katrina? The Coast was there when 

we called on them. We need to ensure that we are there for them and that the Coast 

Guard has the assets it needs to been these challenges. The Coast Guard estimates 

that more than $5 million is needed for port security improvements. Yet, the President’s budget eliminates funding for the Port Security Grant Program a $175 million cut from last year. Our ports are essential to national security and border security. I look forward to working with you to ensure the security and viability of the 

Port of Baltimore for now and in the future. 

Now I want to turn to the issue of immigration application backlogs for men and 

women serving in the U.S. military. This is an issue that is close to my heart. Currently there are over 40,000 non-U.S. citizens serving in the U.S. military today. 

Many of them want to be come U.S. citizens but are caught up in red tape and paperwork and immigration backlogs. Today there are about 3,000 applications pending at DHS for service members applying for U.S. citizenship Spc. Kendell Frederick, an Army reservist from Randallstown, Maryland got caught up in this immigration backlog. His mother. Mrs. Michelle Murphy tried to help him but she got 

the run around from immigration about what her son needed to do to complete his 

citizenship application. He ended up being killed in Iraq before he could become a 

U.S. citizen. 

This should not have happened. Mr. Secretary, I want to ensure that the men and 

women who have put themselves on the line, fighting for this country are treated 

with the respect and professionalism they deserve, including when they are applying 
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to become U.S. citizens. DHS should be working to ensure that resources are used 

to eliminate the backlogs and improve the information these members receive. 

It is crucial that service members and their families receive accurate information 

when they call customer service at immigration and that immigration forms reflect 

the current state of the law. 

That has not always happened and this is why I introduced the ‘‘Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act.’’ This bill is meant to improve the process for those 

men and women fighting for this country to become U.S. citizens. I hope that you 

will join me and support this important legislation. 

Finally, I want to address another important issue fire grants. We all know that 

when tragic events occur in our community, firefighters are always the first on the 

scene. The Fire Grant Program offers double value for American taxpayers firefighters get the training and equipment they need to do their jobs safely whether 

they are responding to a terrorist attack or a tornado. 

FEMA and the National Fire protection Association found that an estimated 

57,000 firefighters lack personal protective clothing one-third of firefighters per shift 

are not equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus. The Fire Grant Program 

supports our firefighters by giving them the equipment and training they desperately need. But this is not about new fire trucks and protective gear. It’s about 

protecting the protectors and saving lives. So I look forward to working with Members of the Committee in addressing this funding shortfall. 

Thank you Mr. Secretary and look forward to your testimony today. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Mr. Chairman and colleagues, I’m going to 

focus on three issues. The Dubai ports, second the issue of immigration where our military who have green cards and how they’re 

treated in a terrible backlog and number three, the short sighted 

funding of our first responders. 

DUBAI PORTS

On the reports, Baltimore is one of the six ports affected in this 

Dubai deal, so we’re pretty much on the edge of our chair wondering what it means in terms of port security. Here is my question 

Mr. Secretary, you’re a member of the committee that’s—the 

CFIUS that’s supposed to do this. Do you personally attend the 

meetings or do you delegate that authority? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. The general procedure, which was also, by 

the way, the procedure that was followed when I was at the Department of Justice, and as far as I know is the procedure in every 

department is that the—I know the committee does a lot— 

Senator MIKULSKI. Do you go or do you delegate? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I have to—you’ve got to give me an opportunity to answer the question. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Well, I’ve got 5 minutes. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I want to answer the question accurately. 

The practice of all departments is, first of all, there aren’t a lot of 

meetings where everybody sits around. There’s a lot of telephone 

and email. An Assistant Secretary is the level that generally conducts activities. If there is an issue that is raised, it comes up to 

the Deputy and to the Secretary. So I have on individual cases 

been involved sometimes very deeply—— 

Senator MIKULSKI. Were you involved in the Dubai port? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I was not involved in the Dubai port deal 

prior to its—the no objection, going from our department to the 

committee. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Were you aware of the Coast Guard yellow 

flashing lights that they raised? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I’ve read the Coast Guard memo, including the classified. 
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Senator MIKULSKI. When did you read it? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I read it about a week ago. And I will tell 

you I must respectfully disagree with your characterization. I don’t 

see it as a flashing light. I have seen countless intelligence reports, 

you’ve got to let me finish. I’ve seen countless intelligence reports 

that quite properly conclude by analyzing what is known, and then 

indicating that there are things that are not known. The piece of 

this report which was not widely reported yesterday, but was finally declassified is the Coast Guard’s conclusion in this report. 

Which was an early report that DP World’s acquisition of PNO in 

and of itself does not pose a significant threat to U.S. assets in U.S. 

ports. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Mr. Secretary, I read intelligence reports too, 

I’m on the intelligence committee. Moving right along here, are you 

now going to be personally involved in this 45 day—— 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I strongly suspect I will be. 

Senator MIKULSKI. No, I didn’t ask if you suspect, sir. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Of course I will be involved in it. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Directly and hands on. Will there actually be 

a meeting of this committee where you, Rumsfeld, Secretary Snow, 

Attorney General Gonzales, in other words those named will actually do this. Because it has enormous impact in terms of security, 

public confidence, and also relationships with people abroad. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I agree with you it’s very important. 

I will be personally involved. I’m not going to speak for other Secretaries; you’ll have to ask them what their degree of involvement is 

going to be. I have actually been personally involved in this since 

the last couple of weeks when it became clear to me this was going 

to become a matter of some controversy. I can’t say that I looked 

at every scrap of paper, but I certainly intend to be involved—— 

Senator MIKULSKI. What criteria will be used to determine if 

there is a national security—— 

Secretary CHERTOFF. The same criteria I would use with any 

company, any foreign company, or any foreign country. I would 

judge the risk, I will look at the assurances that we have obtained 

and the guarantees from the company and I will satisfy myself that 

these put us in a position to eliminate any material risk with respect to foreign ownership. And in doing that I will certainly consult with the chief intelligence officer in my department, the experts in Customs and Border Protection and the experts at the 

Coast Guard. 

Senator MIKULSKI. And will you be coordinating with Mr. 

Negroponte, our Director of National Intelligence? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Yes. I will speak to him too. 

Senator MIKULSKI. And we’ll look forward to the classified briefing. Is my time up? 

Senator GREGG. No Senator, as I said we’ll extend your time. We 

wanted to make sure you got the questions in, so why don’t you go 

on to your next question there, and then Senator Kohl’s next. 

MILITARY IMMIGRANT BACKLOG

Senator MIKULSKI. Thank you very much. Mr. Chairman and 

Colleagues, I don’t know if you’re aware but there are members 

serving in our United States military who are not American citi-
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zen’s but possess green cards. They fight bravely, they fight valiantly and they’re doing a good job. I had a constituent Kendal 

Frederick who actually was in the high school ROTC before the 

military. Anyway he was jerked around by immigration services, as 

was his mother, saying that his fingerprints didn’t count that he 

had given to the military to become a citizen. Well the military 

took pity on him, and in Baghdad arranged for him to go get his 

fingerprints after Immigration told him he had to return to Baltimore. You with me? From Baghdad, he would have loved to come 

back. He died on his way to getting his fingerprints. So I’ve looked 

into this situation, I’ve got legislation pending and now this goes 

to my question, even though other things have been rebuffed. 

Mr. Secretary there are 3,000 men and women fighting who have 

green cards that have a back log with your Department. What are 

you doing about the backlog? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. We discussed this, and first of all I completely agree with you that we ought to make a special effort with 

respect to making sure our service personnel are not held up with 

green cards. I wasn’t aware the backlog was 3,000. I’m certainly 

prepared to tell you that we should move heaven and earth to put 

these soldiers to the front of the line and figure out a way to cut 

through the red tape. I’ve conveyed that direction to Citizen and 

Immigration Services, I will certainly be pleased—— 

Senator MIKULSKI. I really need you to insist upon it, and look 

at it. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I agree. I’m onboard with that. 

DHS ACTIVE DUTY FINGERPRINT VETTING POLICY

Senator MIKULSKI. Number two, the issue of fingerprints. In 

other words when you join our military, you’re fingerprinted and 

you’re vetted. We understand that there is now a bottleneck with 

your agency accepting the vetting process and fingerprints of DOD. 

What is your plan to correct that? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I have not heard that there was a 

problem with it. If there is an issue with respect to the quality of 

the prints, I mean that’s, I guess, an issue we have to address with 

DOD going forward. If the prints are of sufficient quality and it’s 

just a question of getting them compatible with our databases, we 

ought to be able to sold that, particularly because the numbers 

aren’t that large. 

Senator MIKULSKI. But nothing’s happened. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. As I say, I was not personally aware there 

was a fingerprint backlog, but I will find out about it. 

Senator MIKULSKI. It’s not a fingerprint backlog; it is a policy 

that is what’s good enough for the Department Defense to accept 

someone to serve our country is not good enough for you. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I mean that doesn’t make any sense to me, 

so I agree with you in principle, now as often is the case, when I 

go back I get—— 

Senator MIKULSKI. You get a buzz and I’m tired of the buzz. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well—— 

Senator MIKULSKI. We’ve been buzzed. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. All I can tell you is, I believe you are correct. We should be able to use DOD fingerprints. If there is some-
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how a problem with the way the prints are taken, we have to figure out how to correct that. And we’ll get back to you. 

[The information follows:] 

DHS’ ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY FINGERPRINT VETTING POLICY

CIS agrees with the Ombudsman’s concept and intent to improve the fingerprint 

process for military naturalization applicants, but CIS does not concur with waiving 

the fingerprint-based criminal history check at this time. 

CIS recently initiated efforts with the U.S. Military and the Federal Bureau of 

Investigation (FBI) to reengineer the fingerprint process specifically for active duty 

military customers. Several meetings and numerous discussions have occurred exploring the possibility of waiving the CIS fingerprint requirement by relying on 

background checks performed by the military at the time of enlistment as well as 

post-enlistment background checks. Unfortunately, each of the four branches of the 

military employ independent enlistment processes and, even though a fingerprint 

check is conducted at the time of enlistment, post-enlistment background checks are 

not routine. Further, the military has confirmed that post-enlistment arrests and 

charges are not necessarily known by the military. Therefore, because no measures 

are in place with the military to ensure naturalization ineligibility issues of criminality are identified, CIS cannot concur with waiving the fingerprint requirement. 

Though CIS does not concur with waiving the fingerprint check, CIS does recognize of the importance of military service and the special needs of military personnel. CIS, in conjunction with the military, FBI and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is developing a fingerprint process that will eliminate the need for a 

soldier to appear anywhere for another fingerprint appointment. Under this process, 

when an application for naturalization is filed, the fingerprints previously collected 

by the military at time of enlistment will be forwarded to CIS and resubmitted to 

the FBI for an updated check. The details of the process are as follows: 

—At time of enlistment fingerprints are collected by the military and forwarded 

to the FBI through the OPM 

—The FBI performs a criminal history check, forwards results back to OPM, and 

the FBI retains the fingerprints in a history file 

—Upon receipt of a naturalization application submitted by an active duty military member to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC), the NSC will notify CIS 

staff at the FBI to request the fingerprints from the FBI for resubmission 

—Once retrieved by the FBI, the fingerprints are forwarded to the NSC in hardcopy format 

—NSC converts the fingerprints into an electronic format and resubmits the 

prints to the FBI through CIS’ electronic fingerprint system. The fingerprint images are also electronically stored at CIS 

—Fingerprint transaction data and the FBI’s search results are posted in CIS’ fingerprint system and viewable globally 

The process improvement described above is only a first step. CIS envisions additional enhancements as the Biometrics Storage System (BSS) becomes available and 

the military considers possible changes at the enlistment stage to automatically provide fingerprints to CIS. Additionally, CIS is discussing with the military the concept of the military establishing a background check infrastructure to certify their 

personnel as having ‘‘good moral character,’’ along with other less significant fingerprint process changes. 

Senator MIKULSKI. This is the functional equivalent of March 1. 

Could we look at this before April 1? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Yes. 

Senator GREGG. I’m going to move on to Senator Kohl. 

Senator MIKULSKI. Thank you. 

Senator GREGG. And by the way Senator, I’m sure you’re going 

to be able to straighten this out, because you’re on the same wave 

length. But if you can’t, I’m sure we can figure out how to do something in the bill. 

Senator MIKULSKI. I’d like to discuss this with you further Mr. 

Chairman. And thank you, I hope I haven’t run into your time. 
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DUBAI PORT DEAL

Senator GREGG. Senator Kohl. 

Senator KOHL. Thank you Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, to return to the issue that’s been discussed once or twice here today. 

This deal failed to pass the smell test with the American people as 

you know, which is why we’re here discussing it today in such 

great detail. And as you know, top administration officials, including the President, Secretary Snow and yourself, were unaware of 

the deal until after it was approved and announced. And so now, 

we’re talking about a 45 day delay while it goes through a review 

process. But the President has already said that the deal is a proper deal, and I think you’re more or less saying it today. So why 

would any of us have great confidence in any chance that you’re 

going to come back in 45 days and say, guess what it’s not a good 

deal. It’s not the right deal, you think many people really believe 

that’s going to happen? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. First of all let me make it clear. I don’t care 

whether its 30 days, or 45 days, if new facts were to come to light, 

obviously we would act on the new facts. And you know no one has 

yet asked us to do a 45 day review. There’s been press accounts, 

but I haven’t seen a letter yet. So I’m not going to anticipate a letter that hasn’t come yet. But look, the bottom line is the facts 

speak for themselves. We’re going to give classified briefings, you 

had 12 or 14 agencies looking at this, nobody—once we had the assurances in place and they’re very, very substantial assurances nobody raised an objection to this deal going forward. 

And let me spend just a moment talking about the assurances, 

because I think maybe this is an item that escapes public attention. The whole point of the assurances is, it makes it clear that 

it’s not like we’re done with the process of vetting the company. 

The assurances give us the authority and obligation to continue 

vetting the company for the next months and years. And it gives 

us an unprecedented ability to do that. So it was always contemplated, once these assurances were signed that we would have 

the Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection on a port by 

port basis, deeply engaged in the process of reviewing what is going 

on in those terminal operations, who the personnel are, what the 

security situation is. So I basically reject the premise of the criticism that somehow once we completed the review and allowed the 

transaction to go forward, we somehow then are done. The assurances were in fact designed to make sure we have a continuing involvement in the process of security, just as we do by virtue of the 

Coast Guard’s inherent authority of Captains of the Ports. This 

happens to be one of those few areas where we have agencies that 

are so deeply involved on an ongoing basis, that we have much 

greater ability to assure security than in most sectors of the economy. 

Senator KOHL. I appreciate that, and again what you’re saying 

leads me to conclude that in fact this deal is intended to go forward 

by the administration. And I think you’re making that very clear 

right now with all the assurances and so on, and the President has 

said that he would veto any attempt by the Congress to override 

that decision. So I’ll leave the issue, but I think the impression has 
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been made clear that you all are intending to go forward with this, 

in a way which gets by the furor that is immediately surrounding 

it, to a time when it could be done—so you know, that’s the impression I have, you may disagree with that. But I’d like to leave it. 

I want to ask you a question—— 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I’m sorry Mr. Chairman, I wouldn’t 

like to leave a hearing, a public hearing, and have my silence be 

taken as acquiescence. If we were to be asked to undertake a 45 

day review, we would do it honestly. At the end of the day though, 

the facts are the facts. We will see what the facts are. And that 

means the facts about what the intelligence is, what our current 

security authorities are, what the security posture is and what the 

company undertakes. 

Senator KOHL. Okay. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. So we’ll deal with the facts as they are. 

Senator KOHL. In connection with that, I’d like to talk about foreign ownership of ports, not ownership in fact but ownership of the 

operation of the ports. Many people are arguing that our ports 

should never have been turned over to foreign governments in 

terms of operations. Legislation, as you know, has already been introduced to ban any such deals. And we’re living in a post 9/11 

world. Having been repeatedly warned about the vulnerability in 

our ports I think that this legislation deserves serious consideration. How do you feel about the principle of having foreign owned 

companies, deeply involved in the operation of our ports? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I think in evaluating this proposed legislation Congress ought to consider the fact that obviously many of our 

port terminals are operated by foreign countries including for example China, which I think acquired a port in the late 1990s. PNO 

itself is a foreign owned company. Almost all of our shipping companies are foreign owned and obviously if you’re going to start to 

talk about foreign ownership you need to talk about the shipping 

companies, and of course most importantly the foreign ports which 

is where the cargo gets loaded therefore where the greatest vulnerability exists. By definition, foreign ports are foreign owned because they’re in foreign countries. So, I guess what I would say 

from a risk management standpoint is, I always caution against 

the idea of focusing very hard in a particular anecdotal issue that 

arises, without stepping back and looking at the whole framework 

and asking where the highest risk is. 

To be honest I think the highest risk in our maritime system is 

what happens overseas, because there’s where cargo gets loaded. 

And a lot of our emphasis has to be, without suggesting domestic 

ports aren’t important, a lot of what we’ve got to do in terms of further work is extend our security overseas. But I have to acknowledge that foreign ports will always be operated by foreign companies because they’re in foreign countries. So we’re going to have to 

live in a global world, and I think we need to make sure as we do 

so, we’re fair, we have a level playing field, we don’t treat, you 

know countries that are friendly are treated in like fashion. We 

should be able to distinguish between our friends and our foes. I 

think it would be a very bad message if people in the Middle East 

for example were to walk away with the feeling that even when 

they’re friendly we treat them dismissively. I think all foreign com-
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panies raise concerns. I think we ought to treat those concerns in 

a manner that’s even handed, focuses on the facts, and make sure 

that we treat our friends well and our foes not so well. 

Senator KOHL. Well you’re right, and this legislation that’s been 

introduced is not directed against any part of the world as you 

know, its legislation that says all of our port security in this country should be handled by operations owned in this country. So it’s 

not in anyway an aspersion on the Middle East. 

NECESSITY OF SENIOR LEADERSHIP LONGEVITY AND POTENTIAL

INEFFICIENCIES DUE TO DHS’ ENORMITY

One final question if I may take just a minute. DHS is an enormously complicated operation as I’m sure you would attest. In 

terms of it’s budget, in terms of its mission, in terms of it’s number 

of personnel. I would ask you whether or not, if it’s going to be operated effectively, somebody needs to be in a position of authority 

like yourself for a long, long, long time. And pursuant to that, do 

you think that DHS is too big to be operated effectively for example, with respect to FEMA and what happened in Katrina, whether 

or not FEMA deserves to be an independent agency; some of the 

things that FEMA controls deserves to be broken away from DHS. 

How can DHS be as diligent as it must be, and needs to be, if it’s 

such a gargantuan organization? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I’ve given that obviously a considerable 

amount of thought in the year that I’ve been on the job. And let 

me give you two answers, first of all I think emphatically, there is 

value in having this as a single organization. It doesn’t mean it’s 

easy to integrate. I mean it’s not easy to integrate and DOD took 

40 years. But you know in the end DOD produced a product, a combined joint services approach to military operations which by all accounts is much better than the way it operated when we had three 

separate departments. If you look at what happened in Katrina, 

the best results occurred when we operated in an integrated fashion, using the whole department. When Admiral Allen came onboard he really was committed to using all the assets of the department as PFO and he did so, and he did so effectively. 

When we stepped in as a department and we were able to apply 

our resources at TSA to help manage evacuations, or Coast Guard 

to do rescues. That was when the Department did best. When the 

Department failed is when people decided to go it alone. And I am 

strongly convinced if we were to set—if we were to reverse course, 

separate FEMA out, we’d now create a fissure or a fault line between two of the critical elements of response. And it would make 

coordination that much more difficult, it would make the ability to 

build FEMA into what it deserves to be that much more difficult. 

I think that we were on course to do the right thing with integrating. I will tell you we didn’t get there, we weren’t there when 

I arrived, and I think I was pretty honest in saying to people we 

needed to do a lot more work. I said it in July, and I draw no comfort from the fact that it was proven to be right in August. I think 

though the original design makes a lot of sense. These are all prevention, protection, and response, and all a spectrum of things we 

have to use for all hazards whether they be natural, whether they 

be terrorists. We will often not know when we could have a out-
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break of disease, we wouldn’t know if it was a terrorist attack, or 

a natural attack, you know anthrax, for example, occurs in nature, 

but it also can be weaponized. So I think that having an integrated 

approach that learns to use all of the tools anytime we have a hazard or a challenge actually makes a lot of sense. 

I do though recognize you know, we’re 3 years into this. It took 

DOD 40 years to do Goldwater-Nichols, Senator Bennett says it 

took 5 years to get the Department of Transportation right. I’m 

committed to doing the job in less time, but I would be less than 

honest if I didn’t tell you that it’s not going to be done in a week, 

and I don’t think anybody thought it was going to be done in record 

time. So we’ve got a lot of work to do. We’ve accomplished a lot. 

I’d be the first to tell you we’ve got a lot of areas where we got to 

do a lot more work in. But I think the course we have now is the 

right course. 

Senator KOHL. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 

DHS’ ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FEMA’S CAPABILITIES

Senator GREGG. Thank you Senator. And we want to let you get 

to the work of which you have a lot to do, but I just want to make 

a couple of comments and then ask a couple of specific questions. 

On this concept of organization, I’m not so sure I subscribe to your 

view. You know, I was here a little bit before you got here in this 

fight; and in fact before 9/11 we tried to address this issue and we 

ended up with a tug of war between FEMA and what was then 

called National Domestic Preparedness Office which was in the 

Justice Department as to who would control first responders, and 

whether FEMA was the right agency to deal with first responders 

in a terrorist event. And FEMA came in and co-opted the NDPO 

and then you split it off now, and moved it up to a Secretary level, 

and so there’s real issues here of management. And it seems to me 

that it really gets to the capacity of an agency to handle an event. 

That should be the way we should look at it. I think the White 

House has done the right thing, and this Townsend report, I don’t 

know what the official title is, but just reading it I haven’t talked 

to her. But it seems to me that you’ve got to grade the catastrophe. 

The event’s level of impact and if you have a flood in New Hampshire on a major river like we had, FEMA does a great job and it 

should be the response agency. If you have a middle level catastrophe but it’s contained, such as 9/11, FEMA again may be the 

right agency to come in, in coordination with a lot of other agencies. But when you get to one of these catastrophic events, where 

you’re essentially wiping out—what happened was it wiped out a 

city and a region, FEMA is not capable of handling it period. And 

nor probably is the Department of Homeland Security, you just do 

not have that capacity and you’re probably going to have to use the 

Department of Defense capability. And so I think there’s got to be 

some structure which grades the event before the integration occurs as to who is in charge. And then gets those people on the 

ground that should be in charge fast, which was the problem in 

Katrina. We didn’t have the right people there. If the Department 

of Defense had charge of New Orleans, those people wouldn’t have 

been left at the Super Dome. They would have been out of there 
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because we would have had helicopters, and we would have had 

what was needed. 

And so I think the White House is on the right track, I know 

you’re very integrated in that process, but this idea that FEMA 

should have responsibility for every major catastrophe in this country is I think a huge mistake. I mean there are some things they 

simply aren’t going to be able to handle. Also whether or not domestic God-driven strategies should be within the organization 

called the Homeland Security Department. And when you’re time 

is 50, or 60, or 70 percent, and I suspect it was at least that high 

during the peak of the Katrina event, maybe 100 percent of your 

time is focused on a domestic catastrophe because your agency is 

not functioning well in that catastrophe, that’s drawing off resources. It’s drawing off attention from what is the threat, which 

is the terrorists are coming across the border with something that’s 

going to harm us, or they’re here and they’re going to harm us. And 

so I’m just not sure that we shouldn’t have some sort of quasi independent effort here on the issue of domestic God driven events. 

And I guess we shouldn’t blame God for these events, but events 

that have nothing to do with human input. So I don’t accept necessarily the thesis of your position yet, and I think it needs to be 

looked at in a much more aggressive way, and I respect and congratulate the leadership you and the White House have given with 

this Townsend initiative. 

TSA HIRING FREEZE

A couple of specific questions, TSA is under a hiring freeze, it’s 

been under a hiring freeze for 2 years, I supported that freeze the 

first year, I’ve supported it the second year, you can’t continue it. 

It’s clear they’re having huge attrition; they’re using massive overhead dollars, I think, to get through the day; there are morale 

issues, I believe, that are developing that are very serious within 

that agency. We’re bringing online technology which should reduce 

the need for personnel, but it’s not there, it’s not working yet. In 

fact these puff machines I understand they take more time wiping 

them down than they save time putting people through them. This 

budget because of the way it’s been structured basically continues 

that freeze. 

First question, can this agency continue to function effectively 

and maintain the respect of the public if it is under this type of 

a personnel freeze. Second, if we lose this $1.6 billion that has been 

put in here as a ‘‘here today, gone tomorrow’’ budget number, a 

plug, how does your Department function? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. With respect to the first question, I think 

you know, ultimately over time we need to migrate to a more efficient, more technologically driven system. But that’s not going to 

happen over night as you say Senator. One thing that we are trying to do though is change our protocols to begin to move to a more 

efficient use of screeners. One of the things that Assistant Secretary Hawley has done for example, he’s started to retrain them 

not to focus on the nail and scissors, but to focus on detonators and 

detonators pieces, behavioral pattern recognition, this of that sort. 

Putting more of our screening personnel into—and other security 
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personnel out into the area of the airport in general rather than 

having them clustered at the area where we do the magnetometer. 

So I think he is actually working very hard to find a way to leverage the resources that we have to make them more efficient. 

TSA PASSENGER FEE INCREASE

I guess we come back to the fee, and look I have a very simple 

position, I think it’s the right thing to do. Let’s put aside whether 

I’m being a Don Quixote here, but if I didn’t think it was the right 

thing to do that would be a different story. I think it’s a fair price 

to ask passengers to pay, and rather than—— 

Senator GREGG. Let me ask you to pause there. Even assuming 

that’s true. Under the budget that you sent up here, the fee doesn’t 

go to passengers. It goes to border security. So you’re asking the 

airline passengers to pick up this cost, now you can argue that it’s 

all the same pot, its fungible. But there’s no increase in TSA personnel even though the fee goes up. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well there is, I mean I guess my answer is, 

it is all the same pot, and it does fund research into new technologies, deployment of replacement machines in order to deal with 

other machines. I mean at the end of the day, if we didn’t—if we 

had a gap of $1.6 million, I have no doubt some of the impact of 

that gap would be felt in TSA operations. And you know at the end 

of the day, you have to say to the industry, a world in which we 

had to plug a gap and it wound up giving us longer lines at the 

airports and more inconvenient airport situations; it would not be 

a happy situation for the airlines. I mean maybe the answer is if 

we look—you know if we don’t—if we did have a gap to plug, 

maybe the answer is we should look to plug the gap at least in part 

where the beneficiaries who should be paying the money are located. So that at least the cost is visited upon those who don’t want 

to pay the fees. I am hopeful that we can figure out a way to come 

up with an appropriate fee. We retooled it this year; we came up 

with a different approach, if someone has a better, fairer way to 

do it, I’m open to hear about a better, fairer way to do it. But at 

the end of the day this was Congress’ original vision, that this expense ought to be borne by those who benefit from it, and I think 

we ought to insist on that. 

Senator GREGG. Well under that logic there should be a border 

crossing fee. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. You know you could—I tell you for example 

with respect to immigration services. We charge—— 

Senator GREGG. I’m not talking immigration, I’m talking about 

the person who drives across the border from well there aren’t too 

many who drive across the border from New Hampshire, but you 

know from Vermont to Canada or from Brownsville to—— 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I think Congress recognized when it passed 

the original transportation security plan; that the extraordinary expense of transportation security; keeping that system safe was an 

extraordinary burden and should be borne at least in part, because 

it’s not entirely borne by the fee, but it should be borne at least 

in part by the fee. Coast Guard charges fees for certain kinds of 

activities. It’s not unknown for the—— 
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Senator GREGG. Well should there be toll booths at the borders 

so that you’re actually tying the fee to border security and not to 

airline security. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. And I think there though, the benefit you 

can argue about border security is distributed so widely across the 

country that everybody benefits and everybody ought to pay. Airline security and I think this was Congress’ position when the legislation was passed, you know people who never got on an airplane 

don’t really benefit. The benefit really goes to the passengers. And 

therefore, while we shouldn’t require them to pay the entirety of 

it having them bear a share doesn’t seem unreasonable. You know 

some people disagree obviously. I actually think though that there’s 

a lot of merit to that position, and we’re talking about a comparatively small increase. I mean if we were talking about a huge 

amount of money, I think that would be different. But at the end 

of the day, a net raise of $2.50 for you know, if you have to wait 

at the airport for an hour you spend that in soft drinks and newspapers. And now they charge you for the headsets on the planes, 

that’s $4, or $5. I mean it just—I have to say, in the nature of 

things, it doesn’t seem an unreasonable thing. 

Senator GREGG. Thank you Senator Byrd do you have any additional questions? 

TEMPORARY WORKER PROGRAM

Senator BYRD. The President has submitted to Congress the outline of his proposal for what he calls a Temporary Worker Program. 

The proposal would legalize the status of millions of illegal aliens 

to work in the United States. How many legal aliens, individuals 

who cross the border illegally, or over stayed their visas would be 

allowed to legalize their status under the President’s guest worker 

program? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well this is, as you know Senator there are 

a number of different proposals. The President has outlined general 

principles. I don’t think he submitted a specific proposal yet. I 

think the estimates are, somewhere between 8 and 11 million illegal migrants in the country. Now some of those are probably children who you know would be—if there were a TWP a Temporary 

Worker Program they would be in the country under the umbrella 

of their parents. But my, again rough, really rough estimates are 

it could be around 7 million workers who would ultimately have to 

be eligible under a temporary worker program. 

Senator BYRD. So that’s amnesty isn’t it? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. It’s not amnesty. I mean the President has 

been very clear that this would be a program that would not put 

people to the head of the line, or reward them for doing something 

that they hadn’t done. What it is, is a recognition of an economic 

reality. There are millions of jobs now in this country that are 

being performed by undocumented workers. I was talking to a 

mayor whose name I will not mention, who estimated that much 

of the home health system in the country is run with the help of 

undocumented workers. The lettuce growers out west complain 

without undocumented workers or workers coming in from South 

America, all the lettuce would wilt. I think if you go around and 

you look at grounds keeping, what people do on lawns, you find an 
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awful lot of undocumented workers. These workers are here because American employers are paying them to come here, or paying 

them to work here. And if we don’t admit that fact and the incredible economic demand and pull that that is, we are not really addressing the problem honestly. I am four square behind you increasing enforcement, more border control, more satellites, more 

this, more that. But if you expect that to do the job 100 percent, 

I think there’s an unfair demand being placed on our Border Patrol. I think in the end, you have to address, and find some way 

to regularize and bring into a legally regulated channel all of this 

economic demand for temporary workers, so that we can really 

focus on the people I think the country wants us to focus on most, 

which are people who are coming in not to simply do work that nobody else wants to do, but to commit crimes or to commit anti-social acts or even to be terrorists. 

Senator BYRD. Now why would such a program not encourage 

other illegal aliens to break the law, in the hope of being similarly 

rewarded with legalized status? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I think the answer is two reasons. First of 

all, of course we could in fact make part of the law requirement 

that this would only apply to people who could demonstrate they 

had been in the country prior to the time that the program was announced or the time it was passed. But second because I think that 

much of the focus of this has to be on the employers. It seems to 

me right now we’re in a situation where we’re in a twilight zone. 

Senator BYRD. You’re what? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. We’re in a twilight zone. We basically say 

to the employers don’t hire illegal migrants, but we also say we’re 

not going to really check very hard. And I think that’s the worst 

of all worlds. What we ought to do is—— 

Senator BYRD. Why do we say that? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well we do it, because we have not been 

vigorous enough in enforcing worksite enforcement. 

Senator BYRD. Why is that? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well that’s what we’re in the process of 

changing. One of the things the budget has —— 

Senator BYRD. How long is it going to take to change it? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Let me try to lay out what our plan is. We 

have the basic pilot which allows employers to verify the status of 

their employees. The budget contains I think $135 million to expand that program. That would give us the ability—for the first 

time—to say to employers, all employers, not just a small group— 

now you have a tool that will allow you to check the status of your 

employees. At the same time we are taking steps now to increase 

our worksite enforcement capability. The budget contemplates adding several hundred new enforcement agents to enforce worksites. 

We’ve got some legislative proposals up on the Hill that would give 

us better tools in terms of worksite enforcement. We have to consider increased penalties for worksite enforcement; it seems to me 

you’ve got to do both of these things. You’ve either got to give people a legal channel to check the status of their employees; but then 

at the same time if you give them that channel and you give them 

a temporary worker program, you have to have a real sanction if 
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they chose not to use the course that the law has set out in front 

of them. 

Senator BYRD. So you don’t think that illegal aliens are encouraged to break the law in the hope of being rewarded with legalized 

status? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I think if we properly design a temporary 

worker program it will recognize the reality that we have, millions 

of undocumented workers in the country, but will encourage people 

to come in using a documented and legal form of temporary worker 

as opposed to an illegal form? 

Senator BYRD. When are we going to do that? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well, the President’s budget has money in 

here for the verification. There are a number of proposals now for 

Temporary Worker Program; Chairman Specter I guess has issued 

the chairman’s mark on this. We are looking at the various proposals, and I think it’s our expectation and our hope that we will 

see action on a Temporary Worker Program bill this year. 

Senator BYRD. What’s he waiting on? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well right now, we’ve just gotten the chairman’s mark, Chairman Specter has issued a mark. We’ve got— 

we’re analyzing that. It’s just a matter—we’ve just had it for a few 

days. We have the proposal by Senator McCain and Senator Kennedy, we have a proposal by Senator Kyl and Senator Cornyn, 

there’s a lot of discussion about these issues. They are complicated 

issues, but at least I think we are now underway to tackling this 

very serious issue. 

Senator BYRD. Once these illegal aliens have been legalized, how 

do you ensure that they’ll leave when their temporary work visas 

expire? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well one of the critical elements of the 

process is temporary worker status. It would have to involve a 

background check, would have to involve a biometric identification 

card, so that we would be able to, for the first time, have real ability to identify people in this country who are temporary workers, 

and who are working on a temporary basis. And then that would 

be the tool that we would use to track people and make sure 

they’re complying with the law. If people’s visas ran out, at that 

point, an employer who hired that person to continue to work, after 

their visa had expired would face a pretty serious sanction; and we 

could hold them to a pretty serious obligation to check the status 

of their worker to make sure they don’t hire somebody who is here, 

having over stayed their visa. 

Senator BYRD. Is it impractical to detain and remove these aliens 

now? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. It would cost—I had it estimated, if we this 

year were able to round up every single undocumented worker, and 

if you accept the estimate of 8 to 11 million we would have to build 

three times as many jail cells as currently exist in the entire 

United States at some astronomical cost. We would have to pay to 

have all these people removed. I don’t know that there are enough 

airplanes, commercial airplanes that we could lease to put all of 

these millions of people on airplanes and send them back. 

Senator BYRD. So it’s impractical then? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I would say it’s virtually impossible. 
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Senator BYRD. And why is it any less impractical to assume that 

they’ll be detained and removed 6 years from now? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Because in 6 years if we devise this program correctly, and we create a proper incentive structure to have 

employers no longer employ people who are illegal, because employers can find sufficient legal temporary workers to do the jobs, economics will do the job for us. What will happen is after the visa 

period, the demand for this kind of illegal worker will be dried up, 

this will be satisfied by legal workers and by temporary workers. 

And I think everybody agrees that the principal reason people come 

to this country illegally to work, is because they want to make 

money. If there’s no work for them, then the incentive is for them 

to go back home. 

And there are some further things we can do. I mean they may 

accumulate benefits for example over 6 years, and we could make 

the receipt of those benefits contingent upon their returning back 

to their home countries. That would create a financial incentive. I 

mean, I don’t want to suggest this is easy; we have wrestled with 

this question for 20 years. I remember when I was U.S. Attorney 

in the early 1990s we were talking about this. 

The bottom line is, if we don’t harness the economics of the market place, if we don’t build a set of incentive structures, we will 

never solve this problem. I do not believe there is a way, simply 

by using enforcement and border security that we can ever address 

the issue of all these undocumented workers. 

Senator BYRD. Well, how do we ensure that our immigration system is not overwhelmed by the millions of aliens who would qualify 

for this program? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well, part of what we are beginning to do 

now is to plan the kind of information technology architecture we 

would need to process people if we had a temporary worker program. And if a temporary worker program were passed, we’d have 

to deal with two sets of people. People overseas who want to get 

in the program who would have to presumably come to our consulates and register, and people in this country. And I think one 

of the issues we are wrestling with now, is what is the most efficient architecture to register people, capture their fingerprints, run 

their fingerprints against databases, interview them as we do with 

visas, and then get them an inexpensive biometric card. I suspect 

probably we would, you know the employers would have to play a 

very significant role in the process because they are the beneficiaries and so there might be fees involved. But I don’t want to 

get too far ahead of myself. You’ve identified the complicated and 

important questions that have to be addressed, and that we are 

currently addressing, and we are currently planning in the event 

that we do get a Temporary Worker Program that Congress passes. 

This is a very challenging task. And immigration reform has been 

tried before. It was tried in the mid 1980s, in many ways you 

know, you really have to hesitate to take the challenge on. The 

problem is there’s no choice. If we don’t address the challenge, we 

will continue to be mired in what is an unacceptable situation in 

this country. 

Senator BYRD. What have we learned from the implementation 

of the 1986 amnesty? 
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Secretary CHERTOFF. Well I think we’ve learned amnesty is not 

a good idea. And it’s not a good idea to build a program that is focused only on one element of the spectrum. In other words, you’ve 

got to have serious border enforcement, serious internal enforcement, and a serious Temporary Worker Program. And only if all of 

these elements come into play can we expect success. 

CHEMICAL PLANT SECURITY LEGISLATION

Senator BYRD. Mr. Secretary, it has been 41⁄2 years since the terrorists struck the homeland. While the administration has been focusing a large portion of its resources on aviation security and the 

border, chemical plants remain vulnerable. In my State of West 

Virginia there are 73 chemical manufacturing plants, and 100 

chemical distribution plants. If there were an attack on one or 

more of these facilities, the potential loss of human life and damage 

to the local and the national economy would be devastating. Despite the multitude of warnings that the chemical sector is vulnerable to attack, the administration has shown a great reluctance to 

make security at chemical facilities a priority. I have pressed this 

issue with you, and I have pressed it with former Secretary Ridge. 

Repeatedly I’ve done this and to very little avail. I’m told that the 

private sector is taking care of it. 

Last year the Government Accountability Office concluded that 

for 93 percent of the chemical industry it is uncertain whether facilities are improving security at all. Only 1,100 of the 15,000 

chemical facilities identified by the Department of Homeland Security are known to adhere to voluntary industry security procedures. 

I was encouraged last summer when the DHS Assistant Secretary 

for Infrastructure Protection, and Information Security testified before Congress that a system to enforce and audit security standards 

must be put in place for the chemical sector. Unfortunately no action has been taken since his testimony. 

Your fiscal year 2007 budget proposes $10 million for a chemical 

security office, which will evaluate the risk of chemical facilities 

and establish security standards for them, but this funding would 

not be available until fiscal year 2007, which would further delay 

the effort to secure chemical facilities. Why are you kicking this 

can down the road and not pursuing enforceable standards for the 

chemical facilities now? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well Senator, I’m pleased to say we actually are. As Assistant Secretary Stephen said last year we do believe that it is appropriate to have some mandatory standards in 

the industry. I think we’ve dealt with a number of Members of 

Congress, there’s a proposed legislation that Chairperson Collins 

and Senator Lieberman have proposed. We are working with them 

on the legislation. I think we’ve sketched out what principles we 

believe we need to have in chemical plant security legislation, 

which is to have tiers of risk, focused the most on the highest risk 

in chemical plants, and require certain kinds of performance standards. Require audits, and verification. We don’t have the authority 

at this point, in general, to do this. Although we do under the 

MTSC have authority for chemical plants on waterways and rivers. 

We’re really looking to Congress to work with Congress in coming 

up with an appropriate piece of legislation that would give us the 
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authority to do, for the chemical sector at large, the kind of regulation that we think is appropriate. Now obviously the devil is in the 

details, but we are supportive and working with Congress now on 

some legislation that is working its way through the process that 

would address this issue. 

CHEMICAL SECTOR NATIONAL STRATEGY

Senator BYRD. Congress required you to complete a national 

strategy for the chemical sector by February 10, 2006. That strategy has not been submitted. Why? And can you tell the committee 

when that strategy will be submitted to Congress? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I believe the strategy is in the final stages 

of being reviewed, I think it went through several rounds of comments from stakeholders in the private sector. I believe that the 

comment period is now done, and I’m anticipating this spring that 

we will have the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, and the 

specific chemical sector plan published. 

Senator BYRD. When? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. This spring. 

CHEMICAL PLANT SECURITY LEGISLATION

Senator BYRD. This spring. Yesterday, the Government Accountability Office concluded that legislation is necessary to give the Department the authority to require the chemical industry to address 

plant security. It’s been 3 years since the Department of Homeland 

Security was created, why hasn’t the administration proposed legislation for Congress to consider? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Well we actually have in the last few 

months sat down with a number of Members of Congress. We have 

outlined the essential parameters of what we think legislation 

should be. So we have submitted a proposal, not a—not a detailed 

bill, but actually kind of a set of general principles and we’re actually—— 

Senator BYRD. What Members of Congress? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. We sat down with—I sat down myself with 

Chairperson Collins, and Senator Lieberman who are—I think 

have got a bill that they’ve been working on, and the Homeland Security Committee. I’ve dealt with a number of Members of the 

House to get their views on a bill, so there is actual legislation. 

Now I don’t want to suggest that we support the legislation in all 

respects. There are elements of this Collins-Lieberman bill that we 

support, elements we don’t support. But we are engaged in the 

process with Congress as we speak in trying to fashion what we 

think would be a good piece of legislation. 

Senator BYRD. How long is that process going to be? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. I’m afraid that now you’re asking me a 

question that lies more in the area of Congress competence than 

mine. I think it’s before the committee, I don’t know that there’s 

been a markup yet. But I may be wrong about that. 

Senator BYRD. But the administration hasn’t proposed legislation 

for Congress to consider, has it? 

Secretary CHERTOFF. We’ve laid out general guidelines, and 

we’ve agreed to work with Chairperson Collins and Senator 
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Lieberman and their bill recognizing that there maybe some areas 

of disagreement, as well as some areas of agreement. 

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE QUESTIONS

Senator GREGG. Well we thank you very much Mr. Secretary for 

the time you’ve given us this morning. And again I know on behalf 

of myself and Senator Byrd and other members, we want to thank 

your staff, and people who work for your agency for their dedication to this country. And we hope that the criticism that you’ve 

heard today is taken as constructive, because it was meant to be 

constructive. And our job is to give you the resources you need and 

make it possible for you to do your job, and the people who work 

for you do their job better; and we’re very committed to that. And 

this committee has not been on the cheap side on resources, that 

we’ve been able to round up for you and we intend to continue to 

go in that direction, but we obviously have reservations about what 

was sent up relative to the budget. Thank you. 

Secretary CHERTOFF. Thank you, Mr Chairman. 

[The following questions were not asked at the hearing, but were 

submitted to the Department for response subsequent to the hearing:] 

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY SENATOR JUDD GREGG

ENDING CATCH AND RELEASE

Question. Mr. Secretary, you have made a commitment to end catch and release 

of detained illegal aliens. Drastically reducing catch and release, even if not ending 

it completely, is an important commitment. We need to understand the cost implications. Can you make good on this commitment with the resources available to ICE 

for fiscal year 2006? If not, what additional funds are required? 

Answer. The Department has made ending ‘‘catch and release’’ on the Southwest 

Border a priority and the Department has already made significant progress in 

achieving this goal. The Department has: 

—Increased efficiencies in the detention and removal system to allow for faster 

turnover and greater utilization of detention capacity; 

—Expanded the use of expedited removal across the Southwest Border; and 

—Worked with foreign governments to ensure that they accept back their citizens 

who have violated our immigration laws on a timely basis. 

The recently enacted supplemental provides sufficient funding for an additional 

4,000 detention beds in fiscal year 2006 as well as associated removal and transportation costs. This additional funding will allow DHS to detain nationals of El Salvador apprehended in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Border Patrol Sector. Nationals 

of El Salvador comprise one of the few populations still subject to ‘‘catch and release’’ on the southwest border due to the 17 year old court injunction. As a result 

of the supplemental, DHS plans to expand detention capacity by approximately 

3,000 beds in the Rio Grande Valley with the remaining 1,000 beds distributed 

along the border in response to apprehensions. 

Question. Is this commitment only for the southwest border? 

Answer. After implementing the Secure Border Initiative (SBI), the department 

pledged to end the practice of ‘‘catch and release’’ along the Southwest border, where 

92 percent of the ‘‘Other Than Mexican’’ (OTM) apprehensions have taken place for 

the fiscal year to date. Eventually, however, we hope to end this practice altogether. 

Key elements of SBI that are aimed at ending ‘‘catch and release’’ include: 

—Increasing the number of agents to patrol our borders, secure our ports of entry 

and enforce our immigration laws; and 

—Expanding and creating more efficient detention and removal capabilities. 

The detention and removal process is being re-engineered to create an efficient 

system that will always have available detention capacity by streamlining the process for removal and minimizing an alien’s time in detention. To date, we have 

achieved significant efficiencies in the process through increased cooperation with 

foreign governments, increasing detention capacity, and expanding expedited re-
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moval, as well as streamlining our internal removal process. We will continue to 

focus on these objectives and increase efficiencies as we work to achieve our goal. 

Question. When will this be implemented for the northern border and along the 

coasts as the Department has committed to do? 

Answer. DHS is committed to protecting all borders, including the northern and 

coastal borders. On January 30, 2006 DHS took an important step by authorizing 

the use of expedited removal on the northern and coastal borders. This was preceded by Border Patrol personnel from these sectors being trained in the use of Expedited Removal. Coastal and northern border sectors are currently engaged in performing expedited removals of aliens who meet the defined criteria for placement 

in this removal process and where detention assets are available. 

Question. What is the plan to address the problems presented by family detention 

and placing El Salvadorans in expedited removal? 

Answer. In support of the Secretary’s goal to end ‘‘catch and release’’ of Other 

than Mexicans (OTMs) along the Southwest Border, ICE DRO will begin detaining 

family units. 

Holding families together within the same facility will maintain family unity, 

allow family members the opportunity to make informed decisions together, and reduce anxiety that may be caused by separating family members for detention purposes. Families will remain united throughout the immigration process, protecting 

parental rights and allowing parents to maintain responsibility for their children. 

The Department’s implementation of expedited removal for Salvadorans is substantially hindered by a 17 year old injunction in Orantes v. Gonzalez. The United 

States asked the Court to lift or modify its injunction more than 6 months ago. Discovery is still continuing with respect to that motion so that no decision is anticipated in the immediate future. This matter and other old injunctions have led the 

Department to ask Congress to reform the immigration injunction process so that 

the Department may obtain prompt relief from old injunctions and will be protected 

from overbroad future injunctions. 

BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLEMENTAL

Question. I believe that taking control of our borders is equally important to fighting terrorism in Iraq. Wouldn’t you agree Secretary Chertoff that fighting the war 

on terror should start with protecting the homeland? 

Answer. Taking control of our borders is paramount to homeland security. Since 

its inception, DHS has undertaken a host of steps to enhance border security. 

We began with a number of steps to increase border security at our ports of entry. 

These included significant new initiatives to screen individuals entering our country, including deployment of US VISIT and revised terrorist watch list screening 

procedures. We have put in place advance data requirements so that detailed information is transmitted before a passenger arrives from overseas. We have also deployed a number of new border security initiatives directed at cross-border threats 

posed by the transportation of cargo. Amongst these were innovative programs, including the Container Security Initiative (CSI) and the Customs-Trade Partnership 

Against Terrorism (C–TPAT). 

We have also taken a number of steps to enhance border security between the 

ports of entry. Most recently, DHS has developed the Secure Border Initiative which 

is an integrated systems approach to immigration enforcement. SBI focuses broadly 

on two major enforcement themes, controlling the border and immigration enforcement within the United States. Through SBInet, DHS is seeking an integrator to 

provide a full range of solutions that will include integrating technologies, infrastructure, response capabilities, people, and processes into a comprehensive border 

protection system. DHS anticipates the award of the integrator contract by September 2006. Securing our Nation’s borders remains one of the top priorities of 

DHS. 

Question. In order for our country to take control of the border we need not only 

to increase the personnel and technology available to Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but we need to invest in the infrastructure that will allow them to do their jobs effectively. We need cars, planes, 

buildings, cameras and other things. 

Do you agree we need to invest in our enforcement infrastructure? 

Answer. Yes. It is absolutely essential that we invest in and maintain our enforcement infrastructure to ensure that our employees not only have a safe and secure 

work environment, but also the tools to allow them to perform their duties in the 

most effective manner possible. 

Our enforcement infrastructure acquisition and maintenance processes must also 

be planned and managed in an integrated and systematic fashion that ensures that 
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mission performance is optimized to the fullest extent by eliminating redundancy 

and incorporating innovativeness and state-of-the-art technology—while also taking 

care to ensure accountability and fiscal responsibility so that the American public 

gets what they paid for. 

To that end, a critical component of the Secure Border Initiative is SBInet, which 

will serve to integrate multiple state-of-the-art systems and security infrastructure 

into a single comprehensive border security suite for the Department. 

Question. We know that CBP needs to replace its air fleet, which includes some 

airframes with an average age of 40 years, why haven’t you requested those dollars 

in the fiscal year 2007 budget request? 

Answer. We have requested funding in this area. The Budget requests $61 million 

in base Air and Marine procurement funding to be utilized to purchase up to 30 new 

helicopters. 

The fiscal year 2007 budget request was developed as CBP Air and Marine was 

in transition and the requirements for air fleet recapitalization were still evolving. 

Over the last few months, CBP has been integrating the former aviation programs 

of the Offices of Air and Marine Operations and Border Patrol under the newly established Office of CBP Air and Marine. As part of this integration, CBP has been 

working to develop a detailed plan to meet the threat to our borders while maintaining our traditional missions. The plan reflects the newly integrated aviation organization and includes requirements for the acquisition of new aircraft, the retirement 

of obsolete assets, the introduction of upgrades to aircraft, ground sensors, and communications capabilities, the consolidation of maintenance and training capabilities, 

the extension of the P–3 fleet service life, and the realignment of air sites to most 

effectively support mission and operational needs. The Department will keep the 

Committee apprised of the plan’s status. 

US VISIT EXIT TRACKING CAPABILITY

Question. When does the Department expect to make a decision about deploying 

biometric exit tracking at airports? 

Answer. DHS is examining the results of the current exit pilots at 14 airports and 

seaports. DHS will then determine the best approach for capturing exit data using 

biometrics and biographic information. We continue to rely on our existing exit process, which is now enhanced by implementation of the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) rule. APIS collects electronic arrival and departure records from 

the electronic manifest information sent to Customs and Border Protection by carriers. The relevant portions of the arrival/departure records transmitted through 

APIS are then recorded in Arrival/Departure Information System (ADIS). ADIS then 

serves as a repository for entry, exit, and status change information. 

Question. When will a plan be submitted to the Committee to implement that decision? 

Answer. The Department is currently evaluating the results of these pilots, as 

well as considering land-border exit screening options, and will brief the committee 

at the conclusion of this review. 

Question. The fiscal year 2007 budget requests a $60 million increase for US 

VISIT. What specifically will be accomplished in fiscal year 2007 with the increased 

funding requested for the program? 

Answer. The $60 million increase for the US VISIT program will fund the transition to 10-print and IDENT/IAFIS Interoperability. These resources will be used to 

deploy 10 print readers to ports of entry, improve IDENT technical capabilities, and 

improve interoperability with IAFIS. 

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA

Question. What is the Department’s role in preparing for and responding to pandemic influenza? 

Answer. Consistent with the DHS Strategic Plan, National Response Plan, and 

the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan, DHS will develop a plan to implement its roles and responsibilities under the Pandemic Strategy. In addition to 

its incident management coordination roles and responsibilities, DHS is responsible 

for ensuring integrity of the Nation’s infrastructure, domestic security, entry and 

exit screening for influenza at the borders, facilitating coordination for the overall 

response to a pandemic, and the provision of a common operating picture for all departments and agencies of the Federal Government 

During a pandemic, DHS is the lead for overall domestic incident management 

and will coordinate the Federal response. Specifically, the Secretary, DHS: 

—Retains responsibility for overall domestic incident management; 
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—Possesses the authority to declare an Incident of National Significance and activate the Biological Incident Annex to the National Response Plan (NRP); 

—Coordinates non-medical Federal response actions for an Incident of National 

Significance; 

—As requested by HHS, directs the activation and deployment of National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) health/medical personnel, equipment, and supplies, in a phased regional approach, and coordinates the provision of hospital 

care and outpatient services, veterinary services, and mortuary services through 

NDMS; 

—Coordinates with other Federal agencies to develop a public communications 

plan through ESF #15—External Affairs and the Public Affairs Annex to the 

NRP; 

—Provides logistics support, as appropriate; 

—Through ESF #1—Transportation identifies and arranges for use of U.S. Coast 

Guard aircraft and other assets in providing urgent airlift and other transportation support 

—DHS components work with HHS to identify and isolate people and cargo entering in the United States that may be contaminated; and 

—Develops plans and facilitates coordinated incident response planning with the 

private sector at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. 

Question. A total of $47 million in emergency supplemental funding was provided 

to DHS to plan and prepare for a pandemic event in the fiscal year 2006 supplemental appropriations bill signed into law in December of 2005. What is the status 

of the Department’s plans for the use of this funding? 

Answer. Currently, staff and senior management have finished a spending plan 

that programs the $47 million into various DHS components where most immediate 

and critical needs have been identified. This money will allow DHS to expand the 

Department’s role in addressing the avian flu issues. The funds will be allocated before the end of the fiscal year 2006. 

IMPROVING NATIONWIDE CATASTROPHIC PLANNING

Question. Mr. Secretary, in your speech on February 14, 2006, a reference was 

made to some of the findings of the Nationwide Plan Review Phase I—the effort to 

find out the status of catastrophic planning across the country. I understand folks 

are hard at work, digging into this information to understand it and make recommendations to improve things. However, the report contains some very provocative findings in terms of the level of confidence that many States and urban areas 

have in the adequacy of their catastrophic plans. What conclusions has the Department reached so far? 

Answer. The February 10, 2006 Report to Congress was a compilation of the first 

phase of the Nationwide Plan Review, which involved a self-assessment of plans by 

States, territories and urban areas/major cities using guidance and criteria provided 

by DHS. The Department has not reached any conclusions as we are conducting the 

second phase currently. The second phase involves visits by Peer Review Teams 

comprised of former state and local emergency management and homeland security 

officials to 131 States, territories, and urban areas to jointly validate self-assessments, determine requirements for planning assistance, collect best practices, and 

recommend corrective actions. A Final Report, including recommendations will be 

provided to Congress by June 2006. The purpose of the two-phase approach is to 

ensure DHS and the participants can jointly review the Phase 1 written submission 

with each participating entity’s planning team, as well as provide immediate feedback with specific recommendations and observations. The combination of self-assessments and peer review will provide us with the most accurate assessment of 

plan status. 

FIRST RESPONDER GRANTS—RISK AND THREAT FACTORS

Question. Some people advocate all grants should be devoted to terrorism prevention and preparedness; others that grants should be used for all-hazards. Which do 

you advocate? 

Answer. Fundamental to the mission of the Department is the mitigation of 

threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences that stem from acts of terrorism and natural disasters. Taken as a whole, Departmental assistance to States and localities 

supports the broad mission by building capabilities that are applicable to either acts 

of terrorism or natural disasters. Most states and localities have a hard-won appreciation for their risks and vulnerabilities to various natural disasters, and have already structured their response capabilities to address these known risk. In contrast, catastrophic terrorism is more recent threat that is not well understood, hard 
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to predict, and for which most states and localities are not adequately prepared. 

Further, the Federal Government has a unique role in helping States and localities 

prepare for a threat that has significant roots overseas. 

That said, a number of DHS grant programs—including the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, Citizen Corps Program, and the Metropolitan 

Medical Response System Program—are all-hazard in nature. These programs are 

targeted to particular constituencies such as emergency management, community 

preparedness, or public health and medical communities but support preparedness 

activities across the full range of natural and manmade hazards. 

Several other programs—including the State Homeland Security Program, the 

Urban Areas Security Initiative, and the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention 

Program—focus on terrorism preparedness in accordance with statutory intent. 

However, in fiscal year 2006, the scope of allowable activities for several of these 

programs has been expanded to include catastrophic events, provided that these activities also build capabilities that relate to terrorism. This broadened scope of program implementation activities recognizes and supports ongoing preparedness initiatives addressing such issues as pandemic influenza and the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that are of critical national importance, and recognizes the 

regional and national impacts that such events can have. 

Almost all of the capabilities included in the Target Capabilities List and the 

overall framework of the National Preparedness Goal are dual-use in nature, in that 

they can apply to both terrorism preparedness as well as other hazards. Thus, even 

if a program is technically focused on terrorism preparedness, the capabilities built 

and sustained through those programs support a much broader range of hazards 

than terrorism alone. 

Question. How mature is the methodology being used to determine where the 

risks and threats are today? 

Answer. In fiscal year 2006, DHS has taken a major step forward in its risk analysis, developing a robust model which evaluates both risks to assets as well as risks 

to populations and geographic areas. By its nature, this type of analysis will continually evolve and mature. 

The DHS formula for determining eligible urban areas for its Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program has progressed from a simple count of ‘‘high’’ and 

‘‘low’’ criticality and numbers of threat reports in fiscal year 2003 to a fully riskbased computation that is attack-scenario based and uses infrastructure-specific vulnerability and consequence estimates. At the same time, DHS has gone from considering 14 infrastructure types in the analysis in fiscal year 2003 to more than 40 

in fiscal year 2006; the fiscal year 2006 approach evaluates risk to well over 100,000 

specific infrastructures, and incorporates strategic threat analysis from the Intelligence Community along with law enforcement investigations, credible and lesscredible threat reports, and suspicious incident reporting received from local, State 

and other Federal agencies. 

The levels of complexity of the formula and data calculations have increased 

markedly from fiscal year 2003 to fiscal year 2006. For example, in fiscal year 2003, 

three equations were used to formulate the city prioritization; in fiscal year 2006, 

over 4,000 equations were used. For fiscal year 2003, approximately 1,500 calculations were made, in contrast to more than 3 billion calculations in fiscal year 2006. 

Fiscal year 2005 UASI formulations were represented within a spreadsheet of 

42,000 cells. If the fiscal year 2006 UASI calculations could be included in a spreadsheet, it would contain more than 20 million cells. 

Question. How confident are you in a process which determined the sixth largest 

U.S. city, San Diego, faces lessened risk? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2006 risk formula consists of making two complementary 

risk calculations: asset-based risk and geographically-based risk. 

—Asset-based risk utilizes threat values derived from the Intelligence Community 

assessments of the intent and capabilities of adversaries to accomplish a set of 

baseline attack modes. These threats and attack types are mapped against certain infrastructure types, such as bridges, dams, and power plants. 

—Geographically-based risk takes into account values that are based on the inherent attributes of the geographic State or Urban Area. This analysis considers 

factors such as terrorism-related reporting and investigations, and population 

density. To arrive at the total relative risk of terrorism, the geographicallybased risk score is weighted two times the asset risk score. 

San Diego is on the list of eligible jurisdictions for full participation in the fiscal 

year 2006 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program. In previous years, 

the risk score directly converted to a dollar amount and allocation to the jurisdiction. This is not the case for 2006 funding. Each of the 42 cities, including San 

Diego has equal status in competing for the UASI grant funds. The fiscal year 2006 
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Congressional Appropriations language instructed the Secretary to award funds 

based on both risk and need. While San Diego’s relative risk values are lower in 

2006 than they were in 2005, their need has yet to be determined, and hence no 

decisions can yet be made as to how much the city will receive. The Office of Grants 

and Training will be making the funding determinations in May 2006. 

Additionally, DHS anticipates that continued experience with the annual risk 

analysis process will further improve the collective understanding of the impacts of 

attacks on systems, improving the ability of the process to recognize that, in some 

cases, a system provides resilience, and in other instances the critical nodes within 

a system provide the potential for significantly greater consequences. DHS remains 

committed to continually improving its risk analysis process, and looks forward to 

further refinement of the current methodology. 

STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) ACT GRANTS

Question. The National Fire Protection Association found potentially two-thirds of 

the Nation’s fire departments are understaffed. What is DHS evaluating to determine that no funding should be requested for SAFER Act grants? 

Answer. The Department believes that preparedness is a shared responsibility between the Federal Government and State and local jurisdictions. Further, the dedication of Federal funds to a hiring program such as the Staffing for Adequate Fire 

and Emergency Response (SAFER) program, is not the most effective use of limited 

homeland security funds to enhance existing local preparedness capabilities. The 

Department has requested significant funds over several years to support public 

safety preparedness at the State and local levels of government. Congress has appropriated and the Department has granted billions of dollars to support training, 

exercising, and equipping public safety personnel, including firefighters, across the 

Nation. Homeland security funds should enhance existing local preparedness capabilities rather than support a hiring program such as SAFER. Ultimately, local governments have the responsibility to support firefighter staffing levels commensurate 

with their local fire threat. 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS (EMPG)

Question. If Katrina has shown us anything, it is the importance of local preparedness and planning. The Emergency Management Performance Grant program 

is important to State and local preparedness. 

What justification is there in the face of the recent catastrophic disasters to propose a reduction in funding available for EMPGs? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2007 EMPG request is consistent with the Administra- tion’s $170 million budget request in fiscal year 2006. The Department continues 

to support the EMPG program, which helps States and Urban Areas achieve target 

levels of capability to enhance the effectiveness of their emergency management programs. The EMPG funding request for fiscal year 2007 is sufficient for States to continue to develop intra- and interstate emergency management systems that encourage partnerships among government, business, volunteer, and community organizations based on identified needs and priorities for strengthening their emergency 

management and catastrophic planning capabilities. In addition, programs such as 

the State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative—while 

focused primarily on terrorism preparedness, also include catastrophic events, recognizing that the capabilities built support a much broader range of hazards than terrorism alone. 

PORT SECURITY—AUTOMATED TARGETING SYSTEMS

Question. Today, our systems for capturing trade data used in targeting incoming 

cargo is focused on the data available from the manifest, i.e. cargo/shipping information versus the people who handle the cargo. I understand that CBP has an initiative which started some time ago to look at expanded data elements to more fully 

assess risks of cargo, particularly seagoing cargo. 

Is the feasibility and usefulness of capturing information on the owners and operators of foreign and United States-based terminals being looked at? Where are you 

with this effort? 

Answer. CBP has been conducting an extensive evaluation of expanded data elements that will enhance cargo targeting. In this analysis, we have determined that 

the people who handle the cargo and particularly those involved in the loading process are an important informational element. The terminal operator has little to no 

control over the security of the container and is therefore not deemed a useful data 

element for cargo targeting. Data elements that we are looking at are entities that 

initiate the movement and the physical handling of the cargo. 
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CBP has conducted an extensive analysis and proposes that the collection of a 

limited number of additional trade data elements at manifest will effectively enhance cargo security and CBP’s targeting capabilities. New sources and types of 

data can be gathered during other phases of supply chain operations and used to 

enhance and strengthen the effectiveness of CBP screening and targeting efforts. 

Data can be gathered during the purchase order process, staging and shipment, and 

cargo transportation and includes such documents as purchase orders, booking confirmations, bills of lading, terminal receipts, status reports and proofs of delivery. 

By collecting more and different information throughout the supply chain, greater 

visibility and transparency can be achieved and true risk better understood within 

the international supply chain. 

CBP is working with its trade partners to find ways to obtain better information, 

new information, and to find ways to get the information we already have, but earlier in the supply chain so we can interdict a known risk or intervene in connection 

with an unknown risk at the earliest point possible. A supply chain security committee has been set up within the Trade Support Network as a forum that works 

with the trade community to identify and leverage advance information early in the 

supply chain. This advance information will build upon existing CBP security measures to add value to ongoing targeting initiatives in order to secure our nations borders, as well as our efforts to facilitate legitimate trade. The committee’s goal is to 

identify, discuss, document, and submit the trade communities’ supply chain security requirement recommendations for ACE—which in partnership with CBP should 

result in an information requirements plan for the best data set available to CBP. 

Through partnering with the carriers, portals, importers, shippers and terminal 

operators, CBP is gathering supply chain data, studying what it means, discovering 

where it can be most effectively obtained in the supply chain, who has it, how the 

pieces fit together and determining how it can improve our targeting programs. All 

of this data will assist us to zero in on suspect movements and perform any necessary security inspections at the earliest point possible in the supply chain. CBP 

has evaluated entry-level data time frames and believes that submission of this data 

24 hours prior to arrival may be valuable as a final validation of carrier manifest 

data. 

AVIATION SECURITY PASSENGER FEES

Question. If Congress does not accept the Administration’s $1.3 billion proposal 

to increase passenger security fees, what specific funding in the fiscal year 2007 

budget request for programs or activities do you propose for reduction or elimination 

to make up for this difference? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to seek 

Congressional support for the President’s request to restructure the air passenger 

fee as part of the TSA budget. TSA believes that the adjustment addresses prior 

congressional concerns with a fee based upon emplanements rather than one-way 

travel. We also believe the restructured fee more equitably assigns the costs of aviation security to the direct beneficiaries, the air travelers, as envisioned in the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA). 

Aviation passengers currently pay an aviation security user fee of $2.50 per 

emplanement, with a maximum of $5.00 per one-way trip. This fee has not increased since it was originally imposed in early 2002, following the 9/11 terrorist 

attacks. The President’s budget proposal aligns the collection of the fee with the 

point at which the screening is done—upon entry into the aviation system. The proposed change in the aviation security fee structure would establish a flat fee of 

$5.00 per one-way trip. This would have the effect of equalizing the amounts paid 

by travelers between major cities and travelers who must take connecting flights on 

a round-trip basis. Restructuring the fee would also generate an additional $1.3 billion in revenue and bring the percentage of aviation security expenses covered by 

passenger user fees to approximately 72 percent. Currently, user fees cover only 42 

percent of the costs of aviation security. 

OFFICE OF SCREENING COORDINATION AND OPERATIONS

Question. Where is the Department with regard to establishing the Screening Coordination and Operations (SCO) office? 

Answer. DHS is developing a plan to set up the SCO. 

Question. Five and half months of this fiscal year have expired and it is my understanding that not a single employee has been hired for this office. In fact, there 

currently is no SCO office. Is that true? 

Answer. DHS is committed to the SCO and is developing a plan to set up the office and to develop coordinated screening policies. 
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Question. What is the Department’s schedule to stand up this office? 

Answer. The department plans to have the office completely operational and functioning by the end of fiscal year 2006. 

Question. Given that the office will be operational for less than half a year, I expect a significant proportion of the $4 million in appropriated funds will not be 

spent this year. Is that a reasonable expectation? 

Answer. The $4 million is necessary for SCO operations in fiscal year 2007. 

Question. Given the lags in establishing SCO and the likelihood of unspent funds 

for this office in fiscal year 2006, is the fiscal year 2007 budget request ($4 million) 

realistic or optimistic? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2007 budget request of $4 million is necessary for fiscal 

year 2007 operations. 

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS INTEGRATION PROGRAM

Question. The fiscal year 2007 budget proposes a new preparedness program 

called the National Preparedness Integration Program (NPIP). Why is this new program needed? 

Answer. Purpose of the NPIP: 

The purpose of the National Preparedness Integration Program (NPIP) is to improve the Nation’s preparedness posture—a national safety and security imperative. 

The NPIP does that by organizing, monitoring, and enabling national preparedness 

activities—with key focus on high-impact preparedness priorities. 

The basic premise of the NPIP is that effective national preparedness requires an 

integrated and synchronized approach among Federal, State, local, tribal and private-sector partners to share information and to plan, train, and exercise consistently. The current Federal level approach to information sharing, planning, training 

and exercising is inconsistent across departments and agencies, leading to non-integrated preparedness. 

As the preparedness enabling element of the Directorate for Preparedness, the 

NPIP will integrate national preparedness system and doctrine, and provide fieldbased preparedness coordination. Additionally, NPIP will develop, foster and instill 

a national preparedness culture—an imperative established by the White House and 

the Congress, and an expectation of the American citizens. 

The Scope of the NPIP: 

The NPIP fuses together the core elements of Preparedness—including strategic 

risk assessments, contingency planning, doctrine development, and training and exercises—and allows for the synchronization of these elements to create a functional 

organizational alignment towards common preparedness activities across DHS organizations. 

In doing so, the NPIP will enhance strategic tools, including the National Incident 

Management System, National Response Plan, National Infrastructure Plan and the 

National Preparedness Goal. It will ensure development of preparedness processes 

that foster harmonized day-to-day routine interaction of disciplines, organizations, 

levels of government and our citizens. 

Because national preparedness is a top priority and DHS is responsible for a 

proactive leadership role in encouraging national preparedness, the NPIP will drive 

specific efforts to reach a robust level of national preparedness. It will foster a ‘‘culture of preparedness,’’ starting within DHS and extending to preparedness partnerships beyond the Department. 

The NPIP will play a major outreach role in leveraging and encouraging existing 

efforts, and filling gaps among the connections between programs, activities, and 

doctrine that are integral to achieving robust national preparedness. To that extent, 

the NPIP will: 

—Report directly to the Under Secretary for Preparedness; 

—Focus on identifying and aggressively remedying national preparedness gaps; 

—Improve the Nation’s ability to prepare, respond and mitigate natural or other 

disasters; 

—Examine national preparedness activities and programs and seek ways to integrate and synchronize efforts; 

—Provide a preparedness analysis capability and promote innovative solutions 

with broad stakeholder input; 

—Focus on addressing critical gaps in coordination among entities responsible for 

preparedness; 

—Promote proven preparedness practices, and leverage external resources 

through strategic partnerships; 

—Measure national preparedness using standardized metrics and institutionalize 

preparedness improvements; 
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—Identify (and eliminate where possible) redundant preparedness efforts/activities involving low return on investment; and 

—Provide important incentives for organizations to coalesce and leverage and supplement their efforts to enhance national preparedness. 

As laid out above, the NPIP will be responsive to emerging needs in homeland 

security preparedness including lessons learned from real-world incidents and exercises. As such, the NPIP will be an essential resource for the Under Secretary for 

Preparedness to use to respond to identified needs and capability gaps. Initial efforts will include addressing shortcomings associated with the after action analysis 

of the Hurricane Katrina response and the National Planning Scenarios: the need 

to strengthen nationwide planning for catastrophic events; synchronization of Federal and selected State and local plans by region; incident command and control 

alignment; evacuation plans; all-hazard planning for special need populations; and 

communication system improvements. As the Under Secretary’s vision continues to 

evolve and further preparedness enhancements are identified, the NPIP will be 

qualified accordingly. 

Question. How will this new program be more effective in this mission? 

Answer. One of the fundamental concepts of the NPIP is that homeland security 

preparedness is not just a Federal activity but is, in fact, a national activity. The 

basic premise of the NPIP is that effective national preparedness requires an integrated and synchronized approach for Federal, State, local and private-sector partners to share information and plan, train, and exercise as they work in unison to 

prepare for disasters. Currently, preparedness efforts are largely focused but separated at the Federal level, the State and local level, or among the private sector, 

but not necessarily an integration of all these levels. 

This was exemplified in almost every aspect of the preparedness, response, and 

recovery activities associated with Hurricane Katrina. While many elements performed well within the parameters of their understood mission areas, the system 

struggled because of disconnects in the overall effort. These fractures among major 

organizations and missions had not been adequately recognized and addressed prior 

to this catastrophic event. 

The NPIP will change that by: 

Providing an integrated approach to Federal efforts to support National Preparedness. Current preparedness efforts reside in different parts of the Department of 

Homeland Security (DHS)—such as Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the Office of Grants and Training—as 

well as other parts of the Federal Government. Building a truly national preparedness capability will require substantial DHS coordination with other Federal Departments. For example, the NPIP will ensure appropriate interface with 

NORTHCOM and other Department of Defense (DOD) entities as to ensure key participation in building a more secure homeland. Accordingly, the NPIP will ensure 

DHS alignment with Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Energy 

(DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation 

(DOT), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice 

(DOJ). 

The NPIP is intended to synchronize and integrate the preparedness efforts of all 

parts of DHS and the Federal family. It will do so by: 

—Providing a standardized approach to catastrophic planning. 

—Developing integrated preparedness doctrine to share with partner agencies. 

—Enhancing coordination of national exercises and preparedness training. 

—Coordinating DHS medical planning with HHS, among other activities. 

The NPIP will accomplish this through promoting proven preparedness practices 

and leveraging external resources through strategic partnerships, both within and 

outside of DHS, while avoiding redundant efforts or activities involving low return 

on investment. 

This will be a significant change from current practice where there is no overarching entity focused on coordinating Federal preparedness. For example, FEMA’s 

preparedness function is heavily focused on preparing for natural disasters and is 

not fully integrated with the law enforcement or border control communities. Nor 

does FEMA’s preparedness effort run the gamut of necessary preparedness activities 

to respond to a catastrophic incident, which include improving communication systems. 

Linking Federal efforts to locally-based preparedness efforts. A vital part of the 

NPIP will be the placement of 11 Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs) across 

the country, with ten of the 11 FPCs being collocated at the FEMA regional offices. 

FPCs will be locally-based senior DHS officials responsible for coordinating a wide 

spectrum of Federal, State, and local domestic incident planning and preparedness. 

FPCs will provide DHS with an important and functional field presence to collabo-
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rate and build partnerships with State and local government, and private sector 

homeland security stakeholders within the FPC’s assigned geographic areas of responsibility and to ensure that these stakeholders are working together and are 

thoroughly prepared. Currently, such field level coordination is done on an ad hoc 

basis and DHS does not have always have visibility into how high-risk areas are 

prepared to deal with homeland security incidents. 

In addition, the NPIP will be a means to provide the Nation’s leaders with the 

confidence that its local communities are prepared should an incident happen. By 

integrating with the National Preparedness Goal and by implementing a common 

set of preparedness metrics, the NPIP will provide the Secretary of Homeland Security, the White House, and others with an assessment of local-based preparedness 

levels. Currently, that assessment does not exist. An initial nationwide emergency 

plan review is underway, and the NPIP will be the mechanism to strengthen nationwide planning for catastrophic events and evacuation. The FPCs will be the implementing agents in the field charged with synchronizing Federal, State and local 

plans by region to include special need populations. 

Promoting command-and-control alignment among all levels of government involved in incident management and response. As Hurricane Katrina indicated, successful incident management depends on effective command and control alignment. 

The NPIP will promote such alignment by ensuring that needed revisions to the National Response Plan (NRP) are made, based on lessons learned from incidents and 

exercises—such as TOPOFF 3—and stakeholder feedback. 

In addition, the NPIP will integrate National Response Plan (NRP) and National 

Incident Management System (NIMS) training and technical assistance to improve 

the likelihood that the command and control structure functions effectively and efficiently during incident response. The Homeland Security Council’s Hurricane 

Katrina report noted the importance of a formal training program on the NIMS and 

NRP for all personnel with incident management responsibilities. As part of FEMA’s 

implementation of NIMS, all FEMA full-time employees and reservists were required to complete 4 independent study (IS) courses: IS–100, Introduction to Incident Command System; IS–200, Basic Incident Command System for Federal Disaster Workers; IS–700, National Incident Management System: An Introduction; 

and IS–800, National Response Plan: An Introduction. All new hires post-Katrina 

are also required to complete this mandatory training. In preparation for the upcoming hurricane 2006 season, FEMA will train a minimum of 1,500 ‘‘disaster generalists’’ (Stafford Act Employees) by June 1, 2006. In addition to the mandatory training above, these generalists will be required to complete an additional 40 hours of 

classroom training on such topics as disaster operations, safety and wellness, customer service, managing change, disaster assistance procedures, and monitoring of 

debris removal. 

A final key aspect of command and control alignment is the ability to communicate during an incident response. The NPIP will enhance that ability through better system assessment and operational guidance development. 

The above are but a few of the examples of how the NPIP will be more effective. 

Through its five major activities in fiscal year 2007—catastrophic planning, command and control alignment, communication system improvements, medical preparedness coordination, innovation and best practices—and the implementation of 

the FPC concept, the NPIP will significantly increase the integration of our Nation’s 

preparedness activities, including at the Federal level and between the Federal Government and State, local and private sector officials. The result of such integration 

will be seamless processes, established preparedness doctrine, interconnected/interagency relationships, and leveraged and synchronized resources during incident response. 

Question. Is there an overlap with FEMA’s efforts on response and recovery? 

Answer. No, the responsibility for response and recovery is charged to FEMA, 

while the Preparedness Directorate is responsible for preparedness. The fiscal year 

2007 Budget Request for FEMA and Preparedness’ NPIP may appear to have some 

overlap; however, the difference is in the scope and delineation of responsibilities. 

NPIP addresses national integration and synchronization of Federal, State, local, 

tribal and private preparedness activities to strengthen regional abilities to respond 

and recover. Catastrophic events—chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and national disasters—require preparedness to be scalable and adaptable to an event. 

Preparedness establishes the doctrine and standards that allow national preparedness and hence response and recovery to effectively work together. 

Taking into account the disaster cycle, Planning—Response—Recovery—Mitigation, there are necessary relationships between preparedness, response and recovery 

that would be strengthened by greater collaboration. Each disaster brings lessons 
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learned and hence necessary adjustments that feed into preparedness; likewise, response and recovery readiness is a function of preparedness efforts. 

FEMA’s mission is to lead the Nation’s efforts to respond to, recover from and 

mitigate disasters of all types. This includes coordinating and ensuring the readiness of disaster response teams and assets; sharing emergency management technical knowledge, training, and assistance with State and local governments; deploying response teams, commodities and supplies, and recovery assets, abilities, and 

funding; and finally mitigating potential disasters through actions that will prevent 

additional loss. FEMA’s mission addresses the logistical and technical aspects of response and recovery. 

For, example FEMA’s Response Division manages the Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS), which among other things provides emergency communication capabilities in a disaster event. In a catastrophic event, such as Katrina, the 

region’s communications infrastructure was destroyed, and while the MERS performed as designed, the catastrophe overwhelmed capabilities. The Federal Government, DOD, private organizations, local governments, and commercial interests 

have communication assets for emergency events; however, there needs to be greater standardization of these assets. NPIP proposes to strengthen national preparedness by cataloging emergency communication assets, pre-coordinating their use, and 

developing communications plans for catastrophic event scenarios. NPIP leads, coordinates, and synchronizes Federal preparedness capabilities and assets, and in 

concert with other partners addresses catastrophic scenarios that require the merging of Federal, State, and local preparedness and response capabilities for responses 

equal to the magnitude of a catastrophic event. 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Question. Science & Technology is still working with the components in deciding 

fiscal year 2006 funding levels for its research and development portfolios. Please 

explain the process in which each DHS components’ mission research and development are being addressed and adequately funded by Science & Technology. 

Answer. The S&T Directorate has worked to identify and refine the research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) requirements of the Department’s components over the last 3 years. For example, the S&T Directorate worked closely with 

the Transportation Security Agency regarding the direction of the research and development program at the Transportation Security Laboratory. This has resulted in 

a more customer-focused research and development program in the S&T Directorate’s Explosives Countermeasures Portfolio. The Science and Technology Requirements Council (SRC) validates and prioritizes RDT&E requirements with components. To further ensure that the S&T Directorate is addressing our customers’ 

highest priority needs, the DHS Joint Requirements Council (JRC) is discussing the 

development of a process to facilitate further refinement and prioritization of 

RDT&E priorities by senior managers within each component. 

Question. Were cuts made to one component’s research and development budget 

to pay for another component’s? 

Answer. Research and development funding requirements change year-to-year. As 

such, in any given budget, S&T makes downwards or upwards adjustments in order 

to fund the highest priority projects. 

Question. I am concerned with the many changes in leadership at the Department. The head of Science & Technology just announced his resignation which will 

occur in March. How long will it be before a permanent replacement will be named? 

Answer. In June, the President announced his intention to nominate Admiral Jay 

Cohen to be the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Admiral Cohen is currently a Retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy. He has served the United 

States Navy for over 35 years. He most recently served as Chief of Naval Research 

at the Department of the Navy. 

Question. How will you ensure the new head of Science & Technology will continue the priorities outlined for fiscal year 2006 and proposed for fiscal year 2007? 

Answer. The Department has established a transition office within the S&T Directorate to work with present and incoming leadership. This office will help to ensure 

follow-through on the science and technology priorities identified to date. 

DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE (DNDO)

Question. What expertise does DNDO have for developing, acquiring and supporting a global architecture designed to detect the nuclear or radiological material? 

Answer. As an office staffed largely with representatives from across the United 

States Government (USG) (including the Departments of Defense (DOD), Energy 

(DOE), and State (DOS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Nuclear 
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Regulatory Commission (NRC), as well as DHS components such as Customs and 

Border Protection (CBP), the Office of Grants and Training (G&T), the U.S. Coast 

Guard (USCG), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Science 

and Technology Directorate (S&T)), the DNDO has been able, in a very short time, 

to assemble a staff which draws from the inherent expertise of each of these agencies. By combining the scientific expertise of DHS S&T and DOE with the operational experience of CBP, USCG, and FBI (to name a few) and the disciplined systems engineering, large-scale acquisition, and logistics approaches of the DOD, the 

DNDO is well suited for carrying out its mission of developing, acquiring, and supporting the global nuclear detection architecture. 

Question. Does DNDO have the necessary authorities to have this global architecture implemented by other Federal agencies? 

Answer. The DNDO has been given the mission of ‘‘centralized planning with decentralized execution.’’ As such, the DNDO has been given the responsibility, within 

the Federal Government, to develop the global nuclear detection architecture. This 

will then be implemented across multiple agencies, depending on prior missions and 

jurisdictions. While the DNDO will not have oversight over the actions of other 

agencies responsible for implementing their respective portions of the global architecture, it will continue to advocate beneficial programs to the Administration, as 

well as the Congress, and to identify duplicative or ineffectual programs when necessary, with proposed improvements. 

RISKS AND THREATS

Question. I believe that you would agree that a biological or nuclear event is 

among the highest catastrophic threats to our Nation’s security. What funds, by appropriations account, program, project, and activity are devoted to preparing to prevent or respond to these in fiscal year 2006 and in the fiscal year 2007 budget request. 

Answer. There are many programs across the Federal Government committed to 

preventing or responding to biological or nuclear attacks. Specifically within the 

S&T Directorate and the DNDO, funds in fiscal year 2006 and in the fiscal year 

2007 budget request are as follows: 

For the biological threat: 

[In millions of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2006 Fiscal year 2007 

S&T Research, Development, Acq. & Ops: Biological Countermeasures ............................... 376.2 377.2 

For the nuclear threat: 

[In millions of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2006 Fiscal year 2007 

S&T Management and Administration ................................................................................... 2.6 ........................

S&T Research, Development, Acq. & Ops .............................................................................. 333.7 ........................

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office ................................................................................ 314.8 ........................

Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasures ................................................................. 18.9 ........................

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office ......................................................................................... ( 1 ) 535.8 

Management and Administration .................................................................................. ( 1 ) 30.5 

Research, Development, and Operations ....................................................................... ( 1 ) 327.3 

Systems Acquisition ....................................................................................................... ( 1 ) 178.0 

1 n/a. 

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY SENATOR THAD COCHRAN

AGRODEFENSE

Question. In fiscal year 2006, the Department of Homeland Security provided $23 

million for site selection and other pre-construction activities for the National Bio 

and Agrodefense Facility. What is the current progress of the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to utilize this funding for site selection and pre-construction 

activities? 

Answer. The S&T Directorate initiated an Expression of Interest (EOI) to explore 

potential sites for the National Bio and Agrodefense Facility (NBAF). The EOI was 

issued on January 19, 2006 in the Federal Register. Site criteria and requirements 
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were developed by an interagency technical working group (including DHS, the 

United States Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Human Health 

and Services) to evaluate sites that would best support research in high consequence 

animal and zoonotic diseases in support of Homeland Security Presidential Directives, HSPD–9 and HSPD–10. The results of the EOI will be evaluated in an environmental impact statement (EIS) in the fall of 2006, at which time the public will 

have the opportunity to comment on the scope of the analysis. In addition, ORD 

plans to issue a solicitation in March 2006 to procure architect-engineer services to 

conduct conceptual design studies and initial cost estimates for the NBAF. The conceptual design will be completed in 2007. Under the present schedule construction 

could begin in 2009 and be operational by the end of 2012. 

Question. How much longer will the current aging Plum Island Foreign Animal 

Disease facilities in New York State be able to sustain the Department’s 

agroterrorism and animal-based terrorism research needs? 

Answer. The Department is committed to operating the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) in a safe and secure manner until its capability may be recapitalized through the National Bio and Agrodefense Facility (NBAF), expected to be 

operational in 2012. The Department will maintain the current facility to foster ongoing scientific programs in accordance with the expanding missions of the departments of Agriculture and Homeland Security. 

Question. Does the Department anticipate constructing one facility to carry out 

the Department’s agroterrorism and animal-based terrorism research and development research, or does the Department anticipate utilizing multiple sites? 

Answer. It is presently envisioned that the National Bio-Agrodefense Facility 

(NBAF) will be a single facility (with necessary support facilities) within an approximate 30-acre site. 

DEEPWATER RECAPITALIZATION

Question. In fiscal year 2006, Congress provided $933.1 million for the Coast 

Guard’s Deepwater recapitalization program. The President’s fiscal year 2007 Budget Request proposes $934.4 million for the Deepwater program. How important is 

full funding of the President’s Request to the continuation of this recapitalization 

program? 

Answer. It is very important that full funding for the Deepwater recapitalization 

program be provided. Any reduction will cause a delay in the delivery of one or more 

assets or systems that the Coast Guard needs to execute its post-9/11 mission responsibilities reduced funding will result in reduced readiness. The Coast Guard requests funding each year based on what is planned to be obligated in the year the 

funds are appropriated. Full funding in accordance with the President’s fiscal year 

2007 Budget Request allows the Coast Guard to continue its recapitalization program in alignment with the Post 9/11 Revised Deepwater Implementation Plan. 

Question. What affect would a decrease in funding from the President’s Budget 

Request of $934.4 million have on the continuation of this recapitalization program? 

Answer. The following Deepwater projects are categories in the fiscal year 2007 

President’s Budget request that require full funding to ensure success of the Coast 

Guard recapitalization program. Key to success is the synchronization of asset acquisitions to produce ‘‘force packages’’ connected by a common network that enables 

a synergy of operational performance from the totality of the system as depicted in 

the enclosed graphic. If the planned synchronization is delayed due to less than full 

funding in fiscal year 2007, then the planned capabilities will be more costly to acquire in the future and the operational performance improvements planned for that 

period are lost. In simple terms, the Coast Guard recapitalization program schedule 

for delivery of assets will be affected and the Coast Guard will not be ready to accomplish their DHS assigned missions; please see the table below. 

Additionally, the graphic illustrates the synergistic linkages between assets in the 

Deepwater system highlighting how reduced funding in any one area reduces overall 

system performance outcomes. 

In summary, the full success of the major AC&I projects is dependent on the assets in these budget categories to be fully funded as requested in the President’s 

fiscal year 2007 budget. 
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Budget category Inadequate funding impacts 

AIR: 

CASA MPA ................................................................................................ Would delay ‘‘mission ready’’ status of aircraft’s 4 & 5, delays delivery and 

missionization of MPA #6; and further 

delays two air stations from receiving post 

9/11 capabilities. 

VUAV and MCH (HH–65C) ....................................................................... Will delay delivery of assets, limit major cutter ‘‘force package’’ capabilities, limiting 

surveillance capability to that achieved by 

legacy surface assets. 

HH–60 projects ........................................................................................ Any project under funded or out of sequence 

delays the entire upgrade and conversion 

sequence of the HH–60; this medium range 

helicopter is larger and more capable than 

the CG HH–65s. 

AUF projects ............................................................................................. Delayed funding for Airborne Use of Force upgrades means that Homeland security patrols will continue to be conducted largely 

by unarmed aircraft that lack the capability to take appropriate response on ‘‘actionable intelligence.’’ 

C–130H Conversion projects ................................................................... The C–130H will continue to operate with 

aging and obsolete avionics and a troublesome radar that has provided degraded reliability for several years. 

C–130J Fleet Introduction ....................................................................... Will delay delivery of asset(s) or prevent 

‘‘mission ready’’ status—that will continue 

the shortage of maritime patrol aircraft operating hours. 

SURFACE: 

NSC .......................................................................................................... Each day of delay means NSC has an opportunity cost of not surveilling 42,500 square 

nautical miles compared to legacy 378;1

FRC .......................................................................................................... Delay/loss of enhanced operational capabilities of the patrol boat fleet required by the 

post 9/11 requirements. 

Mission Effectiveness Project for Legacy 210 foot and 270 foot .......... The legacy 210 foot and 270 foot cutters are 

the youngest in the Coast Guard fleet, but 

must be properly maintained and upgraded 

to provide on-going operational service 

until the replacement OPC is delivered. 

Cutter Small Boats (Long Range Interceptor and Short Range Prosecutor).Small boats are part of the Cutter ‘‘force 

package’’ providing intercept and boarding 

capability from the parent cutter. Delayed 

funding decreases ‘‘force package’’ operating area. 

C4ISR ................................................................................................................ Will delay delivery of assets—some components are essential to asset operation. 

C4ISR is the key to being AWARE in the maritime region. Lacking awareness increases 

our Nation’s risk for possible attacks from 

terrorists and more criminal activities. 

Logistics ............................................................................................................ Unable to operate as designed. 

Readiness will be lower. 

Suboptimal ‘‘homeports’’ due to lack of shore 

facilities—forcing use of ‘‘Ports of Convenience.’’ 
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Budget category Inadequate funding impacts 

Systems Engineering & Integration .................................................................. Higher risk for lack of synchronization of 

Deepwater assets—will not operate together. 

These funds are required to review all interoperability connections which is a labor intensive effort. If these connections are not 

properly developed and tested, there will be 

a higher probably of failure during operational use. 

Program Management ...................................................................................... Unable to accomplish inherently government 

work necessary for success, which includes 

the oversight of the prime contractor, the 

ability to get other expert opinions from 

sources outside the government and/or 

prime contractor, as well as track those 

unique responsibilities that belong to the 

government such as tracking program 

progress and managing the acquisition 

program baseline. 

Increased risk of failure during operation and 

delay in deploying due to insufficient planning. 

1 All flight deck capable cutters will benefit from VUAV/MCH force package surveillance capabilities. 

Question. How will the Department and the Coast Guard address Congress’ frustration with the Coast Guard’s poor responsiveness to congressional direction? 

Answer. Although the Coast Guard delivered several reports to the Appropriations 

Committees late in fiscal year 2005, fiscal year 2006 has seen marked improvement. 

As a result of implementation of a series of strategy meetings immediately following 

release of House, Senate, and Conference Marks, report drafting and clearance 

times have decreased. As of March 1, 2006, the Coast Guard has delivered all but 

three of its fiscal year 2006 appropriations reports to Congress on or before the due 

date, as demonstrated in the table below. 
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Appropriations report Date delivered Date due to Congress 

(Bi Annual) Port Security Terrorism Exercises Results February 

2006.

2/14/2006 ......................... Update of Oct 2005 report 

Coast Guard Housing Report 1 .......................................................... 2/13/2006 ......................... 2/10/2006 

Fisheries Enforcement (fiscal year 2006 Appropriations) ................ 2/9/2006 ........................... 2/10/2006 

Patrol Boat Availability Report ......................................................... 2/6/2006 ........................... 2/10/2006 

Deepwater Implementation Plan Review .......................................... 2/6/2006 ........................... 2/6/2006 

MSST Policy Report ........................................................................... 2/6/2006 ........................... 2/6/2006 

Operational Gap Analysis .................................................................. 2/6/2006 ........................... 2/6/2006 

Fiscal year 2006 1st QTR Acquisition Report 1 ................................ 1/13/2006 ......................... 1/15/2006 

Fiscal year 2006 1st QTR Abstract of Operations Report ................ 1/17/2006 ......................... 1/15/2006 

Occupational Safety and Health Risks Report 1 ............................... 1/4/2006 ........................... 12/18/2005 

(Bi Annual) Port Security Terrorism Exercises Results October 

2005.

10/28/2005 ....................... 2/1/2006 

Schedule of Port Security Exercises .................................................. 10/24/2005 ....................... 11/18/2005 

Fiscal year 2005 4th QTR Acquisition Report .................................. 10/13/2005 ....................... 10/15/2005 

Fiscal year 2005 4th QTR Abstract of Operations Report ............... 10/13/2005 ....................... 10/15/2005 

1 Delivered late. 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) PROGRAM

Question. After Hurricane Katrina demonstrated the need for strong emergency 

management programs at the Federal, State, and local level, emergency managers 

across the country anticipated an increase in the President’s Budget Request for the 

all-hazards Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program. However, the President’s Budget Request proposed $170 million for the upcoming fiscal 

year, the same as the previous year’s request. 

What role do you see for State and local emergency management programs in national disaster preparedness? 

Answer. The Department continues to fully support the EMPG program, which 

helps States and Urban Areas achieve target levels of capability to enhance the effectiveness of their emergency management programs. The EMPG funding request 

for fiscal year 2007 is sufficient for States to continue to develop intra- and interstate emergency management systems that encourage partnerships among government, business, volunteer, and community organizations based on identified needs 

and priorities for strengthening their emergency management and catastrophic 

planning capabilities. Further, homeland security is a shared mission and thus a 

shared responsibility between the Federal Government and our State and local partners. The Federal Government should not be expected to bear all emergency planning costs. Instead, the Department expects that States and localities will devote 

significant funds to enhance their planing based on local conditions and thereby 

help to improve the Nation’s level of preparedness. 

In addition, the Department’s fiscal year 2007 budget request expands the Urban 

Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), 

which will significantly enhance State and local preparedness capabilities. In fiscal 

year 2007 the Department has requested to expand the UASI program by $80.65 

million. The fiscal year 2007 UASI funding request will continue to help establish 

a metropolitan area-wide approach to homeland security. Allocating UASI funds 

based on risk and need will continue to reflect a results-based planning process that 

supports achievement of minimum baseline capability levels in our Nation’s high 

threat urban areas. The fiscal year 2007 budget request also includes an $83 million 

increase in SHSP funding. These SHSP funds will continue to build capabilities at 

the State and local levels through planning, equipment, training, and exercise activities and to implement the goals and objectives included in the Homelands Security Strategies. 

Question. What role do you see for the EMPG program in the Department of 

Homeland Security’s national disaster planning for both terrorism and natural disasters? 

Answer. The National Preparedness Goal provides a common framework for a systems-based approach to build, sustain, and improve national preparedness for a 

broad range of threats and hazards, regardless of origin. Achieving the National 

Preparedness Goal requires that the emergency management discipline play a vital 

role in support of the Goal, as well as the implementation of National Priorities and 

achievement of the target levels of capability described in the TCL. As the coordinator for disaster response operations, the emergency management discipline is essential to the prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts necessary when 
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disasters or other incidents of national significance occur at the State and local 

level, and when Federal assistance is needed. 

Therefore, to sustain and enhance emergency management capabilities in support 

of the Goal, the EMPG funds may assist States and urban areas achieve the target 

levels of capability to sustain and enhance the effectiveness of their emergency management program. As part of this effort, the Administration has proposed to expand 

the scope of EMPG activities to address homeland security planning. Further, the 

program’s current emphasis on funding staff costs limits our ability to assess and 

measure results. 

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER

FEMA CONTRACT AWARDS

Question. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, there was concern about the contracting processes used by FEMA to procure goods and services and concern about 

the awarding of ‘‘no-bid’’ contracts. Are the guidelines that direct contracting, especially during times of emergency clear? 

Answer. The guidelines contained in both the Federal Acquisition Regulation 

(FAR) and the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) are clear as it relates to contracting during an emergency. However, while the guidance is clear, it 

is spread among several parts of the FAR. Therefore, to improve the responsiveness 

of the acquisition community, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are amending the FAR to provide a consolidated reference to acquisition flexibilities that may be used during emergency situations. Specifically, the information will be consolidated into a previously reserved 

FAR part. This initiative, however, makes no change to existing contracting policy. 

Question. Is there anything Congress can do to make them clearer? 

Answer. Additional legislation on this topic is unnecessary at this time. 

Question. What does FEMA need to do to improve disclosure of contract awards? 

Answer. FEMA is making every effort to operate with openness and transparency 

with regard to contracts awarded to support the relief and recovery efforts of Hurricane Katrina. In addition to complying with the requirements of FAR 5.303, which 

requires notification to Congress of contract awards exceeding $3 million, and FAR 

4.6, which requires the reporting of contracting data in to the Federal Procurement 

Data System, DHS also posts, at http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/CPOKatrinaContracts.pdf, all contract actions awarded by FEMA in support of the relief 

and recovery effort. This list is updated weekly, FEMA also posts, as required by 

FAR 4.6, the award of its contracting actions into the Federal Procurement Data 

System. Recognizing the importance of contract reporting, FEMA will provide implementing guidance to all contracting personnel on the importance of timely posting 

of contract awards. 

Question. Does this budget proposal adequately fund those needs? 

Answer. Yes. The President’s Budget proposal adequately funds those needs. 

CARGO CONTAINER SECURITY

Question. In recent weeks, port security and cargo container security in general 

have come to national attention. What statistics do you have regarding the percent 

of all shipments entering the United States that are inspected for compliance with 

United States and international shipping regulations? 

Answer. CBP targets incoming containerized cargo by automated review of advance manifest and other information through its automated targeting systems to 

assess the risk of incoming cargo shipments. CBP examines all of the cargo that is 

identified as ‘‘high-risk’’ from this initial targeting through either non-intrusive detection technology, or, as needed, physical inspection. 

CBP defines an examination as a physical inspection of a conveyance and/or the 

imaging of a conveyance using large-scale Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology, 

for the presence of contraband. CPB defines screening as a passive means of scanning a conveyance, baggage or cargo. CBP screens conveyances, baggage, and cargoes with radiation portal monitors and other radiation detection equipment for the 

presence of radiological emissions. 

From fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2005, the percentage of total containers 

inspected has increased at a rate of 4.2 percent per year. In fiscal year 2005, a total 

of 25,324,327 cargo conveyances arrived in the United States from foreign sources 

and a total of 5,301,872 cargo conveyances were inspected. 

In fiscal year 2005, approximately 21 percent of all cargo conveyances (i.e., truck, 

rail and vessel) were examined for the presence of contraband, and approximately 
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67 percent of arriving containerized cargo was screened for radiation. Additionally, 

in fiscal year 2005, CBP examined 569,308 or approximately 5 percent of all arriving sea-borne containers. 

Question. What sort of tools do inspection agents have to assist them in screening 

containers in a timely, yet responsible manner? 

Answer. Over the last several years, Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology 

has been the cornerstone of our layered enforcement strategy. Technologies deployed 

to our Nation’s air, sea, and land border ports of entry include large-scale X-ray and 

Gamma-ray imaging systems as well as a variety of portable and hand-held technologies to include our recent focus on radiation detection technology. All CSI ports 

are also required to have NII technology available to assist in the inspection of identified high-risk containerized cargo bound for the United States. 

Large-scale systems include the Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS), 

Mobile VACIS, Rail VACIS, Portal VACIS, Truck X-ray, Mobile Truck X-ray, Mobile 

Sea Container System, Pallet Gamma-ray System and Mobile GaRDs unit. Nuclear 

and radiological detection equipment includes Personal Radiation Detectors, Radiation Portal Monitors and Radiation Isotope Identifier Devices. 

NII technologies are viewed as force multipliers that enable CBP to examine or 

screen a larger portion of the stream of commercial traffic while facilitating the flow 

of legitimate trade, cargo and passengers. 

Question. Secretary Chertoff mentioned in his statement for the record that the 

Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is developing technology solutions that 

can be applied across the supply chain. How is S&T working with the private sector 

to procure technology? 

Answer. In support of the Department’s layered supply-chain-security strategy, 

the S&T Directorate interacts with the private sector in two main ways: (1) through 

an ongoing dialog with industry and (2) through technology procurements. 

Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with private industry helps the S&T Directorate 

understand the present state of technology in the marketplace, enabling sound investment decisions that reflect current and future capabilities and meet operational 

and industry user requirements. This dialogue takes place with technology providers, supply chain consultants, the shipping industry (including carriers, terminal 

operators, and port authorities) and international partners. 

The S&T Directorate is currently procuring security solution technologies from 

both large and small companies, including university laboratories. Technology procurements result from several contracting vehicles, which include solicitations under 

Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and our Small Business Innovative Research 

(SBIR) program. The S&T Directorate presently has private-sector procurements 

underway for the design and/or development of the following technologies: 

—Advanced Container Security Device.—A system to detect intrusion on any six 

sides of a container as well as to sense a human presence and report alarms; 

—Advanced Material Container.—A proof-of-concept container constructed of composite materials that will incorporate embedded security sensors and communications systems; 

—Marine Asset Tag Tracking System.—A system to provide remote communications capability for an ACSD or CSD to send an alarm or status information; 

—Secure Carton.—Alternative concepts to today’s shipping cartons that will enable monitoring to detect and report breaches at the carton level; and 

—Intelligent Anomaly Detection Tools for the Automated Commercial Environment 

and Automated Targeting System.—Advanced technologies to enable improved 

capabilities to predict suspect or threat containers bound for the United States. 

This is in support of the Customs and Border Protection Automated Commercial 

Environment and Automated Targeting System (ACE/ATS). 

The S&T Directorate is also evaluating developmental Container Security Devices 

(CSD) that can monitor container doors and report alarms, which are currently 

being marketed by vendors. The S&T Directorate is purchasing sample devices from 

qualified vendors to conduct bench tests and vulnerability assessments to determine 

the suitability of these devices to meet the Department’s requirements. 

With these technologies, the S&T Directorate is developing a Supply Chain Security Architecture, a technology framework that ensures the integration of non-regulated supply chain information and container security device data to securely and 

efficiently transmit it to governmental and private-sector stakeholders. In line with 

the Department’s emphasis on private sector involvement in supply chain security, 

the S&T Directorate is currently working with two supply chain industry experts 

to ensure supply chain interactions and processes are accurately reflected. As this 

architecture defines the standards and protocols for security and information exchange, the Department can leverage private-sector supply chain information man-
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agement systems to enhance risk assessments, while providing for business efficiencies to the commercial and shipping industry. 

Additionally, the S&T Directorate is committed to ensuring interagency coordination with other Federal stakeholders involved in supply chain security and to leverage existing capabilities and lessons learned. 

Question. What specific types of technology is the Department looking for? 

Answer. The Department is seeking technologies and processes to improve visibility and security across international supply chains. The S&T Directorate is developing and evaluating many of these technologies. They include security devices with 

the ability to monitor the integrity of intermodal shipping containers in transit and 

communicate status and alarm information about those containers to the National 

Targeting Center (NTC). Critical to enabling these capabilities are underlying technologies that can: operate in the harsh intermodal shipping environment; provide 

close to 100-percent assurance that sensors can detect authorized or unauthorized 

door openings and closings, holes or false doors created on any side of a container; 

and interface with other sensors currently under development to detect human 

cargo, explosives, chemical, biological, or radiological material, or breaches to the 

containers’ contents at carton level. In that containers transit unattended through 

the supply chain, these container security sensors also require the ability to not be 

easily compromised by either an insider attack or an outside adversary along the 

supply chain. 

The Advanced Container Security Device (ACSD), currently under development in 

the S&T Directorate will utilize advanced sensors and fusion systems to detect intrusion on any of the six sides of the container and detect human cargo. The ACSD 

will be able to interface with next generation advanced sensors currently under development within the S&T Directorate that detect chemical or biological agents. In 

addition, these systems require remote communications capabilities to allow reachback to the NTC to communicate alerts from any point along the supply chain, as 

well as local communications systems for CBP officers in the field. Other sensor 

suites which will be integrated with the ACSD will include systems currently under 

development by the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) to detect and report 

radiological or nuclear agents. 

As part of an effort to identify near term deployable security systems for intermodal shipping containers, the S&T Directorate is currently in the process of evaluating a variety of existing developmental vendor Container Security Device (CSD) 

technologies that claim to have the ability to monitor and report intrusion of the 

container doors. Key to these evaluations is verification of claimed system performance and reliable sensor performance. The end goal of this survey is to accelerate 

a near term capability in advance of ACSD development to monitor and report container door breaches to the NTC. 

Other technologies under development and critical to container security are communications systems that can transmit information from containers intermodally 

and globally, while penetrating the high metal environment of container stacks at 

ports and on ships or while in transit on ship, rail and truck. 

Beyond CSD and ACSD, the S&T Directorate is also evaluating a next generation 

container constructed of advanced, light-weight materials (versus steel) that will 

allow security sensors and communications technologies to be built into the container’s walls, doors and floors. It is believed lighter weight containers will also increase business efficiencies. 

Lastly, the S&T Directorate is assisting DHS components in the development of 

an architectural framework to enable integration of supply chain data beyond that 

currently regulated by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This data combined 

with container integrity information, when fused in a secure and efficient manner, 

will enhance risk assessment benefiting security, while providing business efficiencies to the commercial and shipping industry. Part of this effort also involves 

the development of advanced intelligent algorithms for use by CBP’s targeting system to further improve anomaly detection capabilities to improve assessment and 

targeting of high risk cargo. 

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION OFFICE

Question. Provide a list of accomplishments from the beginning of fiscal year 2005 

to date for the Business Transformation Office. 

Answer. 
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Fiscal Year 2005 

The BTO was responsible for several major projects during fiscal year 2005, such 

as creating the functional integration Management Directives, creating a comprehensive set of functional integration milestones for each of the Management 

Lines of Business, establishing functional integration support contracts, and tracking functional integration priorities for the Management Directorate. The BTO reviewed and tracked Management Directorate programs/initiatives for schedule compliance based on identified milestones: eMerge, the Infrastructure Transformation 

Program (ITP), MaxHR, HSPD–12 and IT Cost Avoidance. The BTO also coordinated: On-boarding/Exit process, Senior Executive Service process, Administrative 

Analysis project, and streamlining the hiring process. Additional detail on the above 

projects is provided in the paragraphs that follow. 

In accordance with direction established in the Functional Integration management Directives, the BTO instituted an annual reporting process for establishing, 

measuring and reporting on Component functional performance for business processes that are the responsibility of the CXOs. The BTO also established a process 

for evaluating and reporting on the performance of Component CXOs and other Key 

Functional Officials to Component Heads. 

Strategic Plan.—The BTO was responsible for the creation of a multi-year Strategic Plan for the Management Directorate. The BTO began constructing templates 

and defining content for Line of Business annual reports and for business cases supporting functional integration initiatives. 

Management Directives.—The BTO was also responsible for creating the Functional Integration Management Directives, which provided direction on the leadership, integration, and management of the support services through each Line of 

Business Chief (Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Procurement Officer and Chief Security Officer). 

Since its creation, DHS has achieved many of its objectives toward integrating the 

management functions. From the many systems and programs that DHS inherited, 

the Department has consolidated the following: 

—18 financial management centers down to 8 centers; 

—27 bank card programs down to 3 programs; 

—22 Human Resource Servicing offices down to 7 offices; 

—8 payroll providers down to 1 payroll provider; 

—22 Personal Property Management systems down to 3 systems; 

—Acquisition Support for 22 agencies has been consolidated to 8 major procurement programs; 

—1,100 Administrative Services agreements with other Federal Departments to 

39 agreements; 

—52 percent of workforce through the Tri-Bureau initiative (Organized shared 

services and resources needed to more efficiently and jointly support our immigration, customs and border protection activities (Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services/Immigration and Customs Enforcement); 

—Consolidated over 35,000 express package service contracts into 1 contract; 

—129 commercial information content subscription services to 8 services; and 

—Numerous copier maintenance and service contracts into 1 centrally managed 

departmental contract. 

In addition, the Department has published uniform DHS acquisition regulations 

that apply across the enterprise and has established the first Department-wide real 

property asset management plan which will govern the consistent and efficient use 

and development of DHS land, buildings and structures for mission accomplishment. 

CXO Councils.—Each Line of Business Chief established a Department-wide council to serve as a governance board which would monitor and measure the performance of centers of excellence, shared services providers, managed partner providers, 

and self-supporting component providers for the various activities of their function. 

Tri-Bureau Governance Board.—The Tri-Bureau Governance Board was created in 

2003 to oversee shared services and to serve as a decision maker in regard to service 

consolidation across the Tri-Bureau components. 

MOUs/MOAs.—In fiscal year 2005, the BTO ensured that Memorandum’s of 

Agreement (MOA) and Memorandum’s Understanding (MOU) between the Department, DHS components and other government agencies were established that would 

enable the Department to work more effectively and efficiently with other Government entities. The BTO was responsible for the execution of critical MOU’s during 

the stand-up of the Department of Homeland Security with DOJ, DOT, GSA, DOC, 

DOE, and Treasury. 
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Fiscal Year 2006 

In fiscal year 2006, the BTO completed the multi-year Strategic Plan for the Management Directorate, the first in a series of six Business Cases for implementing 

functional integration (Chief of Administrative Services), and detailed annual reports for the Management Directorate Lines of Business. 

Functional Integration Milestones and Budget: The BTO continues to build on the 

management integration work from fiscal year 2005 by creating a comprehensive set 

of functional integration milestones for each of the Management Directorate Lines 

of Business. The functional integration milestones are critical deliverables and/or capabilities with due dates that must be met by the Management Directorate Lines 

of Business. 

The BTO is developing a consolidated financial budget focused on synchronizing 

the functional integration budgets of the Lines of Business with their relevant components’ budgets. This consolidated functional integration budget will allow an accurate insight into where money is being spent and how much is being spent in each 

of the Lines of Business. This will enable the Department to set a baseline from 

which we can begin to explore organizational transformation across the Department 

and to develop an overall integration strategy for the Management Directorate. 

The BTO also continues to prioritize and track functional integration priorities for 

the Management Directorate. The BTO will continue to drive the integration of legacy support systems, maximizing common platforms and leveraging the ‘‘economies 

of scale’’ that exist. Another priority is to conduct a review of operations in the Management Directorate on a macro level and look for additional opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate. 

Question. What are the pros and cons of combining this office with the Immediate 

Office of the Under Secretary of Management? 

Answer. There are benefits to having the Business Transformation Office (BTO) 

as a separate staff element reporting to the Under Secretary for Management. The 

BTO initiative requires specific skills in planning, organizational development, program & management analysis, project management and budget/finance which are 

different from those required in the Immediate Office of the Under Secretary. 

The BTO staff members generally have in-depth experience with the business 

processes of one or more of the functional Lines of Business. As a direct report to 

the Under Secretary, the BTO has access and exposure to the full spectrum of initiatives across all management functions (administrative services, enterprise architecture, financial management, information technology, human capital management, 

procurement, and security). Consequently, the BTO staff members are appropriately 

qualified and in the proper position to identify initiatives and interdependencies 

among the Lines of Business as the Functional Integration efforts continue. 

Combining the BTO with the immediate office of the Under Secretary could be 

done as well, but there are few benefits to doing so. One advantage would be that 

the staff members of the BTO could provide program management skills and analysis for other more narrowly-defined initiatives within the Management Directorate 

and among DHS components. 

A disadvantage of this combination, however, would be that the long term planning and functional integration roles of the BTO would most likely be overcome by 

the day to day events that require immediate attention within the Management Directorate and among the DHS components. 

EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE

Question. Provide an analysis of the pros and cons of performing the duties of the 

executive sedan service in house (i.e. leasing/procuring the needed vehicles and hiring the needed drivers) as opposed to contracting out for this service? 

Answer. The following analysis shows pros, cons and not only cost, but also organizational flexibility and administrative burdens as well to provide executive sedan 

service for DHS executives and senior officials. 

Completely In-house 

DHS EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE—IN-HOUSE 

Owned Vehicles (10 @ $23,000/vehicle—cost averaged over 5 years) ............................................................ $46,000 

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 9,000 

18 Drivers (12 hour shift—average 21 days/mo.) ............................................................................................. 1,720,232 

3 Dispatchers ....................................................................................................................................................... 186,390 

2 Driver Foremen .................................................................................................................................................. 136,031 
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DHS EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE—IN-HOUSE—Continued 

Supervisor ............................................................................................................................................................. 118,346 

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 2,215,999 

Vehicles would be used over a 5 year period. Maintenance and operational costs 

would be expected to increase over the life of the vehicle. Disposal costs would be 

necessary at the end of the period. 

Vehicles are DHS assets and are available for use in a COOP or emergent situation. 

Additional vehicle(s) necessary as ready back up in case of accident or other failure, and for rotation during scheduled maintenance. 

Staff may be assigned to other transportation related duties as need and workload 

dictate in unusual situations. 

A significant addition to on-board FTE is required to assure sufficient drivers and 

support for a 12 hour per day operation, while also providing coverage for holidays, 

annual leave and sick leave. 

This also adds some administrative burden to other administrative functions such 

as human capital and finance. 

Completely Contracted Out 

DHS EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE—FULLY CONTRACTED 

Vehicles (9 vehicles @ $40,000—averaged over 5 years) ................................................................................ $72,000 

Drivers .................................................................................................................................................................. 952,560 

Dispatchers .......................................................................................................................................................... 219,135 

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 1,243,695 

Contractor is responsible for assuring an adequate number of cleared staff to provide the required support. 

Contractor is also responsible for assuring an adequate number of vehicles are 

available to meet the requirements of the contract. 

Only pay for vehicles used, but with maintenance, replacement, standby and mark 

up costs included. Costs would be higher if vehicles are replaced on preferred 2-year 

cycle. Maintenance and down time would be reduced and reliability increased. 

Vehicles are assets owned by the contractor, and availability in a COOP or emergent situations would not be expected. 

Administrative burden is minimized as human capital support in recruitment and 

processing as Federal employees is not required. 

Contractor personnel may not be asked to perform tasks not specifically covered 

by the scope of the contract. 

Current Arrangement is a Hybrid 

The Department currently contracts for vehicles (leases a competitive procurement) and driving services separately in order to take advantage of the lower costs 

and flexibilities that each has to offer, while limiting overhead. The Department is 

paying $799 per month ($9,588 annually) per vehicle for a fully serviced lease which 

includes maintenance and full insurance coverage. Cars are replaced every 2 years, 

which keeps reliability high and the leasing company can sell the vehicle which 

keeps lease costs lower. If the contractor were to acquire the vehicles, the Government would pay a higher price along with a markup by the vendor. If a vehicle is 

out of service due to other than routine maintenance, a loaner is often available, 

eliminating the need to maintain another vehicle as a backup. 

By contracting for the drivers and dispatchers, the contractor bears responsibility 

for assuring that a sufficient number of cleared personnel are available to provide 

the required level of service. Contracting for the drivers and dispatchers also reduces administrative burden on DHS. 

—Although using contractor personnel, the vehicles remain DHS assets and are 

available for use in a COOP or emergent situation. 

—Administrative burden is less than the other options. 

—No disposal costs 
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—Through use of an executive lease program, maintenance and insurance are included and loaners are often available thus minimizing the need for a backup 

vehicle. 

MAXHR

Question. How many of the 29 new positions requested in the budget for the 

MAXHR program could be negatively affected by a ruling against the Department 

in it MAXHR court case? 

Answer. Of the 29 new positions requested for the MAXHR program, only six— 

those additional positions that would be used to support the Homeland Security 

Labor Relations Board (HSLRB)—could potentially be impacted by the court case. 

Question. How much of $38.9 million increase to the ‘‘Advisory and Assistance 

Services’’ component of the MaxHR program could be negatively affected by a ruling 

against the Department in the MAXHR court case? 

Answer. With respect to the $71,749,000 requested in fiscal year 2007 for human 

resource management, the only funding that could be foregone if the outcome of the 

court case is not in the Department’s favor would be the $7.450 million allocated 

for the Homeland Security Labor Relations Board. 

Question. In the event of a court ruling against the Department, what are the Department’s contingency plans with respect to the new positions and support funding? 

Answer. Regardless of the outcome of the litigation pending before the Court of 

Appeals, the implementation of MAXHR will continue at DHS. The process for implementation may be significantly more difficult, however, if the outcome is not favorable to the Department. The flexibilities in the legislation and the MAXHR regulations were intended to allow the Department to construct a uniform, performance 

based personnel system that would span the various components and occupational 

categories across the Department. If those flexibilities are not sustained by the 

court, the Department still intends to implement a uniform personnel system but 

may have to invest considerably more time and energy in negotiations and consultations with the unions that represent employees in more than fifty bargaining units 

across the organization. In addition, the Department may also need to maintain 

multiple pay and performance management systems for a longer time, pending the 

implementation of a single, unified MAXHR system. 

DHS HEADQUARTERS

Question. Will the $8.2 million requested in the fiscal year 2007 budget complete 

the build-out of the NAC? If so, when will the build-out be finished? 

Answer. The requested $8.2 million requested in the fiscal year 2007 budget will 

complete the build out of the NAC. We expect there may be a need for some minimal funds in the out years to manage any minor rearrangements and reconfigurations as missions changes require. 

Question. When the build-out is complete, how much additional capacity for 

growth (in terms of office space available) will the Department have at the NAC? 

Answer. After the NAC build-out is complete the NAC will be at full capacity with 

approximately 300,000 usable square feet of space for about 1,700 people, and there 

will be no additional office space available. 

PROCUREMENT REPORT

Question. As directed by the fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations 

Act, provide a report on the number of procurement officers for each Departmental 

component and include an assessment of the adequacy of the number and training 

of these personnel. 

Answer. The CPO continues to work with components and the DHS CFO to budget for increased contracting staff. Based on fiscal year 2005 staffing levels, increases 

have been realized in both fiscal year 2006 (11 percent) and are projected fiscal year 

2007 (47 percent) based on the President’s proposed budget. The CPO will work to 

continue this trend until optimum staffing levels are attained. The following chart 

shows the staffing numbers and the percentage of trained and certified contracting 

officers. 

Org Element Authorized FTE 

Fiscal Year 2005 

Authorized FTE 

Fiscal Year 2006 

President’s 

Budget FTE Fiscal Year 2007 

Percent of Certified Contracting 

Officers on Board 

CBP ............................................................................... 92 119 179 79 

OPO ............................................................................... 127 127 227 79 
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Org Element Authorized FTE 

Fiscal Year 2005 

Authorized FTE 

Fiscal Year 2006 

President’s 

Budget FTE Fiscal Year 2007 

Percent of Certified Contracting 

Officers on Board 

TSA ................................................................................ 67 105 165 74 

ICE ................................................................................. 81 64 96 32 

USCG ............................................................................. 336 339 339 89 

FEMA ............................................................................. 55 85 127 79 

FLETC ............................................................................ 31 36 36 100 

USSS .............................................................................. 25 25 25 96 

COMPETITIVE SOURCING PERSONNEL

Question. How many of the 50 positions requested in the Office of Procurement’s 

fiscal year 2007 budget request are to be used for competitive sourcing activities? 

Answer. Currently one position will be added to competitive sourcing. Once the 

Director of Acquisition Programs is on board we will leverage the staffing of the 

OCPO programs to offset peaks and valleys in work load requirements. 

Question. How many positions in the Office of Procurement are currently used for 

competitive sourcing activities? 

Answer. Two positions. 

CONTRACTING OUT REPORT

Question. The fiscal year 2004 Appropriation Omnibus (H.R. 2673) Division F— 

Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent Agencies, Title VI 

Section 647(b), contained the following reporting requirement: ‘‘Not later than 120 

days following the enactment of this Act and not later than December 31 of each 

year thereafter, the head of each executive agency shall submit to Congress a report 

on the competitive sourcing activities on the list required under the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–270; 31 U.S.C. 501 note) that 

were performed for such executive agency during the previous fiscal year by Federal 

Government sources.’’ 

The Committee has not yet received this year’s report. Please provide this information as well as any plans for public-private competitions in fiscal year 2007. 

Answer. The DHS fiscal year 2005 Section 647 report is being prepared for submission to the Congress and posting on the DHS web site. 

Question. For fiscal year 2005 (actual), fiscal year 2006 (estimate), and fiscal year 

2007 (request), how many positions in the Department (broken down by agency) 

were competed and how much did the competitions cost. 

Answer. As noted in the Department of Homeland Security’s Section 647 Report 

to Congress, DHS completed Competitive Sourcing (OMB Circular A–76) competitions involving a total of 137 FTE in fiscal year 2005, at a one time cost of $787,000. 

All of these competitions were retained in house. 

For fiscal year 2006, DHS has completed competitions involving 150 FTE to 

date—all retained in-house—and is currently preparing for the completion of additional competitions involving 235 FTE. 

DHS is currently planning to announce in fiscal year 2006 several competitions 

for completion in fiscal year 2007 involving 4,153 FTE. 

Question. How many positions were subsequently contracted out as a result of the 

competition? 

Answer. No positions were contracted out in fiscal year 2005 and no positions 

have been converted to contract performance as a result of our fiscal year 2006 efforts to date. 

DETAILEES TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Question. How many DHS employees (including the component agencies) are currently detailed to the White House (including all Executive Office of the President 

agencies)? Provide the committee a list containing the originating agency; the office 

they are detailed to; salary grade/step; length of detail (including beginning and end 

dates); purpose of the detail; and indicate if the agency is reimbursed. 

Answer. Our most recent quarterly report shows 13 detailees to the White House 

as of 12/31/05. See attached report entitled White House Detailees. 
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FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE WHITE HOUSE 

Reporting agency Detailed to which NON-DHS agency 

Detailed from 

which NON-DHS 

agency 

Detailed from 

which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE ......................................... ........................ ....................... USCG ............ O–5 ............... Oct-2005 ...... Mar-2006 ...... Comprehensive Review Working 

Group/Katrina Lessons Learned Team.

N 

USCG/PHS ...... WHITE HOUSE ......................................... ........................ DHS/USCG/ 

PHS.

USCG/PHS ..... MILITARY ....... 6/13/2005 ..... 7/1/2008 ....... White House Physician Assistant ... N 

USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/HSC ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 6/14/2004 ..... 7/1/2006 ....... Director for Cargo and Port Security, HSC. N USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/HSC ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 9/20/2004 ..... 11/1/2005 ..... Senior Director, Border and Transportation Security, HSC. N USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/NSC ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 5/28/2004 ..... 7/1/2006 ....... Duty Officer, White House Situation 

Room.

N 

USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/NSC ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 6/27/2005 ..... 7/1/2007 ....... Duty Officer, White House Situation 

Room.

N 

USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/NSC ................................. ........................ DHS/US CG ... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 11/17/2005 ... 7/1/2007 ....... Director for Drugs and Latin America, NSC. N USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/ONDCP ............................ ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 7/15/2004 ..... 7/1/2006 ....... Office of Supply Reduction as the 

Acting Staff Director and the Coast Guard Liaison.

N 

USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/OVP ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 5/17/2005 ..... 7/1/2007 ....... Military Aide to the VP ................... N USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/OVP ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 6/22/2005 ..... 7/1/2007 ....... Special Assistant to the VP ........... N USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/OVP ................................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 3/21/2005 ..... 7/1/2007 ....... Military Aide to the President ........ N USCG .............. WHITE HOUSE/WHCA .............................. ........................ DHS/USCG ..... DHS/USCG ..... MILITARY ....... 5/5/2003 ....... 7/1/2006 ....... Chief of Engineering, WHCA ........... N USSS .............. WHITE HOUSE/WHO ................................ ........................ ....................... USSS ............. $94,260 ........ Jul-2005 ....... Jul-2006 ....... COOP Policy .................................... Y 

Total White House Detailees 13. 
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DETAILEES TO THE DEPARTMENT

Question. How many employees of DHS component agencies are currently detailed 

to the Department? Provide the committee a list containing the originating agency; 

the office they are detailed to; salary grade/step; length of detail (including beginning and end dates); purpose of the detail; and indicate if this agency is reimbursed. 

Answer. Our most recent report (as of 12/31/05) shows 244 staff detailed to DHS 

Headquarters offices. Slightly over half are detailed to Operations. See attached report entitled QFR detailees. 
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FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE HEADQUARTERS 

Reporting agency Detailed from which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

CRCL ........................................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... TSA Band H .............. 11/1/2005 ......... 2/28/2006 ........ Serve as Control Officer, Complaint Adjudication Program, CRCL. N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... $86,103 (1101) ........ 04/15/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Sys Architecture. N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... $97,734 (IPA) ........... 04/15/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Assessments ........ N DNDO ........................................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ $65,000 (0–4) .......... 12/05/05 ........... 06/04/06 .......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Sys Dev & 

Acq.

N 

DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... $200,000 (IPA) ......... 04/15/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Director ................ N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... GS–13/1 ................... 04/18/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N DNDO ........................................ SLGCP ....................... SLGCP ....................... GS–15/1 ................... 10/03/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Sys Dev & 

Acq.

N 

DNDO ........................................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ $120,000 (O–6) ........ 01/09/06 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Policy ................... N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... $151,156 (1101) ...... 04/15/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Trans. R&D .......... N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... GS–15/2 ................... 03/01/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N DNDO ........................................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... $122,000 (IPA) ......... 06/09/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Sys Engineering. N DNDO ........................................ SLGCP ....................... SLGCP ....................... GS–15/3 ................... 02/14/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Policy S&L ........... N DNDO ........................................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–14/8 ................... 07/26/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Sys Dev & 

Acq.

N 

DNDO ........................................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ $95,000 (O–4) .......... 12/05/05 ........... 06/04/06 .......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N DNDO ........................................ SLGCP ....................... SLGCP ....................... GS–15/6 ................... 10/03/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Sys Dev & 

Acq.

N 

DNDO ........................................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... $128,000 (K Band) .. 02/05/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Chief of Staff ...... N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... $173,186 (IPA) ......... 06/04/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Assessments ........ N DNDO ........................................ S&T ........................... S&T ........................... GS–14/1 ................... 04/18/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N DNDO ........................................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–15/1 ................... 02/19/06 ........... 02/19/07 .......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N DNDO ........................................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ $95,000 (O–4) .......... 01/09/06 ........... 01/09/08 .......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Systems Engineering. N DNDO ........................................ SLGCP ....................... SLGCP ....................... GS–12/1 ................... 08/15/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N DNDO ........................................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–14/5 ................... 07/31/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing Technical Expertise to DNDO Ops Support ........ N I&A IA–H/AS ............................. OGC .......................... DHS/OGC ................... GS 15 ....................... 7/12/04 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission as attorney ................................... N I&A IA–H/AS ............................. OGC .......................... OGC .......................... GS–15 ....................... 12/15/03 ........... Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission as attorney ................................... N I&A IA–C/CA ............................. ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... 4/13/04 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission ...................................................... N I&A IA–C/CA ............................. TSA ........................... TSA ........................... GS–14 ....................... 5/24/04 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission & TSA REP ................................... N I&A IA–D/TA ............................. USCG ........................ USCG ........................ LT .............................. 1/24/05 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission & USCG Rep ................................ Y 
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FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE HEADQUARTERS—Continued 

Reporting agency Detailed from which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

I&A IA–D/TA ............................. USCG ........................ USCG ........................ ................................... 8/10/05 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission & USCG Rep ................................ Y I&A IA–D/TA ............................. CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–14 ....................... 11/3/2003 ......... Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission & CBP Rep ................................... N I&A IA–H/IM ............................. CIA ............................ CIA ............................ SIS ............................ 10/20/05 ........... Indefinite ......... DIRECTOR INFO MGT ........................................................... Y I&A IA–L P&I ............................ NSA ........................... NSA ........................... GS–15 ....................... ........................... Indefinite ......... Support to I&A mission & NSA rep .................................... N I&A IA–P/P&I ............................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ Lt. Cdr. ..................... 11/28/05 ........... Indefinite ......... USCG LIAISON TO ASIA ....................................................... N L&IA .......................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ 84,751 ...................... 1/1/2004 ........... Indefinite ......... LEG AFFAIRS LIAISON TO IMMIGRATION ............................. N L&IA .......................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... 57,925 ...................... 7/11/2005 ......... 9/1/2005 .......... LEG AFFAIRS LIAISON TO TSA ............................................. N L&IA .......................................... COAST GUARD .......... COAST GUARD .......... MILITARY ................... 6/23/2005 ......... Indefinite ......... LEG AFFAIRS LIAISON TO COAST GUARD ............................ N OGC .......................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ 82,937 ...................... 3/1/2005 ........... 3/1/2007 .......... Assist with international issues and with Team Telecom/ 

CFIUS legal issues.

Y 

OGC .......................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ 82,937 ...................... 3/1/2005 ........... 3/31/2006 ........ Provide legal advice concerning issues as they involve 

the USCG.

N 

OGC .......................................... USCIS ........................ CIS ............................ 110,878 .................... 3/1/2005 ........... 12/31/2006 ...... Provide substantive immigration expertise to DHS OGC, 

focusing on issues relating to immigration benefits and related USCIS issues.

N 

OGC .......................................... ICE ............................ ICE ............................ 135,136 .................... 7/1/2005 ........... 12/31/2006 ...... Provide substantive immigration expertise to DHS OGC, 

focusing on issues relating to immigration enforcement and related ICE issues.

N 

OGC .......................................... HSLRB ....................... DHS ........................... 107,521 .................... 12/1/2005 ......... 12/31/2006 ...... Assist with implementation of MaxHR ............................... N OGC .......................................... HSLRB ....................... DHS ........................... 107,521 .................... 12/1/2005 ......... 12/31/2006 ...... Assist with OGC’s Katrina Task Force ............................... N OGC .......................................... UCSIS ........................ USCIS ........................ 118,272 .................... 12/1/2005 ......... 12/1/2006 ........ Assist with promulgation of regulations that impact on 

USCIS mission.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... Jul 2003 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–14 ....................... Aug 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... IP–NICC .................... Cont .......................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... J ................................ May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–12 ....................... Dec 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
83 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–13 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... IP–NICC .................... GS–14 ....................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... H ............................... Apr 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... J ................................ Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... CDR .......................... Jul 2005 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–14 ....................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&L ........................... S&L ........................... Cont .......................... Dec 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–12 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS–12 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DOI ............................ DOI ............................ GS–13 ....................... Dec 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... DNDO ........................ Cont .......................... Nov 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... PAO ........................... PAO ........................... E–7 ........................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ Lt .............................. May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–12 ....................... Aug 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Jul 2005 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. HSOMB ...................... Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... GS–13 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ O–3 ........................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
84 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE HEADQUARTERS—Continued 

Reporting agency Detailed from which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... SIA ............................ GS–13 ....................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. HSOMB ...................... Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DOI ............................ FPS /DOI ................... GS–14 ....................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Jun 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ O–3 ........................... Jun 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–13 ....................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–14 ....................... Dec 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–12 ....................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ E–6 ........................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–11 ....................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–14 ....................... Apr 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. Cont .......................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Mar 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Dec 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–R .......................... GS–14 ....................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&L ........................... S&L ........................... Cont .......................... Aug 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
85 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–13 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DHS Security ............. Security ..................... Cont .......................... Apr 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ SWO .......................... O–6 ........................... Jun 2003 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–14 ....................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&L ........................... S&L ........................... Cont .......................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–R .......................... GS–12 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–R .......................... GS–13 ....................... Jul 2005 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... Fusion ....................... Cont .......................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... FAM ........................... GS–12 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–13 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–T .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. Cont .......................... Feb 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. GS–14 ....................... Mar 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–12 ....................... Jun 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... NBSG ........................ Cont .......................... Feb 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–T .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... J ................................ Mar 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
86 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE HEADQUARTERS—Continued 

Reporting agency Detailed from which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... IP–NICC .................... Cont .......................... Sep 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–12 ....................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. GS–11 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ Lt .............................. May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DHS Security ............. Security ..................... Cont .......................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–13 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–13 ....................... Nov 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... Jul 2005 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... NBSG ........................ Cont .......................... Sep 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–13 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–T .......................... GS–11 ....................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–14 ....................... May 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... ICE ............................ Future Ops ................ GS–15 ....................... Mar 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. Cont .......................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... IP–NICC .................... Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
87 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DHS Security ............. Internal Security ....... Cont .......................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... IP–NICC .................... Cont .......................... Jan 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–11 ....................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... IP–NICC .................... GS–15 ....................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–13 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&L ........................... S&L ........................... Cont .......................... Nov 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DHS Security ............. Security ..................... Cont .......................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–R .......................... Cont .......................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FPS ........................... FPS ........................... CMDR ........................ Nov 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–12 ....................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–15 ....................... Aug 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–T .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ O–2 ........................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&L ........................... S&L ........................... Cont .......................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–13 ....................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DHS PAO ................... PAO ........................... GS–13 ....................... Apr 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... DHS Security ............. Security ..................... GS–14 ....................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. Cont .......................... Jul 2005 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
88 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE HEADQUARTERS—Continued 

Reporting agency Detailed from which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

OPS Dir ..................................... ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... TSA ........................... TSA ........................... K ............................... Sep 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–15 ....................... Mar 2003 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... DNDO ........................ Cont .......................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–11 ....................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–12 ....................... Jun 2003 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. HSOMB ...................... Cont .......................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ USCG ........................ E–7 ........................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... LCRD ......................... Jan 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... NBSG ........................ Cont .......................... Oct 2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–R .......................... Cont .......................... Aug 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA–T .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. SIA ............................ GS–13 ....................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Jan 2006 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–14 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... Cont .......................... Aug 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 
89 

OPS Dir ..................................... USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS–13 ....................... Oct 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... PSA ........................... Cont .......................... Jul 2005 ............ Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... IA .............................. IA .............................. GS–12 ....................... Aug 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... CIS ............................ CIS ............................ GS–12 ....................... Sep 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... USCG ........................ Executive Staff ......... CDR .......................... Jun 2005 ........... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... NBSG ........................ Cont .......................... Dec 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... S&T ........................... S&T ........................... LCDR ......................... May 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Dir ..................................... Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Aug 2004 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

OPS Directorate ........................ Prep Dir .................... RMD .......................... Cont .......................... Mar 2005 .......... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

PREPAREDNESS ........................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ LT Commander ......... 9/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ NCSD ........................ GS–14 ....................... 1/12/05 ............. 1/12/06 ............ Support law enforcement and Intelligence ........................ N PREPAREDNESS ........................ INS ............................ INS ............................ SES ........................... 6/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... Y PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 14/ ...................... 1/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 13/ ...................... 12/1/02 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 7/ ........................ 1/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–12 ....................... 5/10/06 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... UND—Off ................. 1/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–1811–14 ............ 11/1/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 15/ ...................... 1/1/03 ............... 1/1/04 .............. Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–14 ....................... 9/13/05 ............. 5/6/06 .............. Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... 12/1/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

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PREPAREDNESS ........................ S&T ........................... S&T Augmentee ........ Detailed Contractor .. 4/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 15/ ...................... 11/1/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ EP&R ........................ EP&R ........................ GS–14 ....................... 9/10/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 13/ ...................... 5/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 13/ ...................... 12/1/02 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ LT .............................. 4/1/05 ............... 6/1/06 .............. Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... Y PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS–14 ....................... 7/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–14 ....................... 10/1/05 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS–15 ....................... 8/2/05 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N 
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FISCAL YEAR 2006 1ST QUARTER—DHS DETAILEES TO THE HEADQUARTERS—Continued 

Reporting agency Detailed from which DHS component Originating agency Grade/step or salary Detail start date Detail end date Purpose of detail Reimb. Y/N 

PREPAREDNESS ........................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–11 ....................... 11/17/03 ........... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... NCSD ........................ GS–14 ....................... 1/4/05 ............... Indefinite ......... Support Law Enforcement and Intelligence ....................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... SES ........................... 9/1/05 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... Y PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–0132–13 ............ 1/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... 4/13/04 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–1811–14 ............ 1/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ LT Commander ......... 4/1/04 ............... 6/1/06 .............. Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... Y PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ SES ........................... 6/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 13/ ...................... 12/1/02 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... SES ........................... 9/13/05 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–13 ....................... 11/3/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... J ................................ 3/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Provide real-time situational awareness and monitoring 

of the Homeland.

N 

PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 6/ ........................ 1/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–0132–14 ............ 3/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–13 ....................... 9/13/05 ............. 5/10/06 ............ Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... H ............................... 12/23/03 ........... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... GS–13 ....................... 3/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Assist State and Local officials during DHS stand up ..... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ FEMA ......................... FEMA ......................... SES ........................... 10/1/05 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... H ............................... 10/1/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS–15 ....................... 10/01/05 ........... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–14 ....................... 4/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... Y PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 15/ ...................... 12/1/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ ICE ............................ ICE ............................ GS–1801–14 ............ 1/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ NGB .......................... NGB .......................... LTC ........................... 9/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 13/ ...................... 1/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USCG ........................ USCG ........................ 12/3/03 ..................... 9/4/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS 15/ ...................... 1/1/03 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... GS–14 ....................... 9/1/04 ............... Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... Y PREPAREDNESS ........................ TSA ........................... TSA ........................... I ................................ 10/1/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS ........................ CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS–14 ....................... 11/3/03 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE USSS ......................... USSS ......................... GS–0301–15 ............ 12/1/02 ............. Indefinite ......... Support to Preparedness mission ...................................... N S&T ........................................... USCG ........................ DHS ........................... GS–14 ....................... 01/09/04 ........... Indefinite ......... Providing technical expertise to S&T ................................. N S&T ........................................... CBP ........................... DHS ........................... GS–14 ....................... 09/12/05 ........... 9/13/2006 ........ Providing technical expertise to S&T ................................. N S&T ........................................... USCG ........................ DHS ........................... CDR .......................... 09/30/04 ........... 7/30/2007 ........ Providing technical expertise to S&T ................................. N 
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USM/CIO ................................... TSA ........................... ................................... 149,200 .................... 4/3/2005 ........... 10/28/2005 ...... Support Solutions Engineering COE ................................... Y USM/CIO ................................... USCG ........................ ................................... 130,155 .................... 4/4/2005 ........... 4/4/2006 .......... Providing support to the HSDN program office ................. Y USM/CIO ................................... TSA ........................... ................................... 141,844 .................... 7/13/2003 ......... Indefinite ......... DHS/BTS Integration ........................................................... N USM/CIO ................................... ICE ............................ ................................... 100,152 .................... 12/1/2003 ......... 1/23/05 ended Program management and acquisition support ................ N USM/CIO ................................... USCG ........................ ................................... 102,885 .................... 4/4/2005 ........... 4/4/2006 .......... Providing support to the HSDN program office ................. Y USM/CIO ................................... CIS ............................ ................................... 89,736 ...................... 3/1/2003 ........... Indefinite ......... Support DHS’ Infrastructure Transformation Office ........... N USM/CIO ................................... TSA ........................... ................................... 110,278 .................... 4/3/2005 ........... 10/28/2005 

ended.

Information Technology ....................................................... Y 

USM/CIO ................................... TSA ........................... ................................... 145,482 .................... 10/27/2004 ....... Indefinite ......... TSA representative to the Information Transformation Office. N USM/CIO ................................... TSA ........................... ................................... 138,093 .................... 4/3/2005 ........... 10/28/2005 

ended.

Information Technology ....................................................... Y 

USM/CIO ................................... TSA ........................... ................................... 141,454 .................... 7/13/2003 ......... 10/19/2005 

ended.

INFRASTRUCTURE program support ................................... Y 

USM/CIO ................................... USCG ........................ ................................... 156,886 .................... 5/1/2004 ........... Indefinite ......... Support DHS’ Infrastructure Transformation Office ........... Y USM/CIO ................................... CBP ........................... ................................... 149,200 .................... 12/1/2004 ......... Indefinite ......... CIO, Wireless Management Office ...................................... N USM/CIO ................................... USCG ........................ ................................... 120,139 .................... 5/16/2005 ......... 4/4/2006 .......... Providing support to the HSDN program office ................. Y USM/CIO ................................... USCG ........................ ................................... 130,155 .................... 4/4/2005 ........... 4/4/2006 .......... Providing support to the HSDN program office ................. Y USM/CIO ................................... CBP ........................... ................................... 52,468 ...................... 9/19/2005 ......... 2/19/2006 ........ Supporting the DHS Deputy CIO ......................................... N USM/CIO ................................... OSLGCP ..................... ................................... 97,206 ...................... 2/7/2005 ........... 9/30/2006 ........ Assistant Metadata Program Manager to help manage 

DHS Metadata Center of Excellence (MCOE) program.

N 

USM/CIO ................................... USCG ........................ ................................... 130,155 .................... 4/4/05 ............... 4/4/2006 .......... Providing support to the HSDN program office ................. Y USM/CIO ................................... ICE ............................ ................................... 100,152 .................... 12/1/2003 ......... Indefinite ......... ACIO acquisition support .................................................... N USM–CAO ................................. CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS 15 ....................... 9/12/2005 ......... 9/11/2006 ........ Specialization in Portfolio Management and coordination 

of cross-agency requirements..

N 

USM–CHCO ............................... CBP ........................... CBP ........................... GS 14/$100,152 ....... 4/28/2004 ......... Indefinite ......... New MAX HR System—Communications Team ................. N 
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OFFICE OF SCREENING COORDINATION AND OPERATIONS

Question. In a brief the Committee received in December 2005, the briefing materials stated that the Office of Policy was tasked with, ‘‘Centralized policy development and coordination’’ as well as, ‘‘Ensuring consistency of policy and regulatory 

developments across components.’’ In light of this, what are the pros and cons of 

the Office of Screening Coordination and Operations being a component within the 

Office of Policy? 

Answer. After conducting a Second Stage Review of the Department, I announced 

and implemented organizational changes in order to enhance the coordination of policy, operations, and intelligence across the DHS spectrum. These changes resulted 

in the creation of a department-wide Office of Policy, Office of Operations Coordination and Office of Intelligence and Analysis. This new organizational structure became effective in November 2005. These offices have been charged with utilizing the 

tools of all of DHS’s components to address the Department’s critical homeland security mission. Indeed, these new offices interface on a daily basis with their counterparts in the DHS component agencies. This coordinated effort has vastly improved 

the Department’s ability to develop strong regulatory and legislative proposals. 

The Office of Screening Coordination and Operations (SCO) will work with each 

of these offices to improve security screening by creating screening standards and 

polices for the Department of Homeland Security, by providing a single redress office for travelers, and by setting common standards for registered traveler programs. 

The functions of the SCO include: (1) development of a unified business vision and 

strategy for the coordinated screening of people; (2) development of operational 

standards and coordination of policies; (3) oversight of unified program management 

processes across the various screening programs, and management of screening and 

credential acquisitions; and (4) establishment of a portfolio of common screening 

services that include unified standards concerning enrollments; biometrics management; credentialing operations; and central redress practices and policies. 

The SCO will implement an effective and efficient screening capability that integrates policies, business strategies and processes, data and information systems, 

and technology to enhance security and immigration, trade, travel, and 

credentialing experiences. 

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Question. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget for the Office of Procurement 

Operations in the Working Capital Fund requests an increase of 93 FTE. The Office 

of Procurement in the Under Secretary for Management account requests an increase of 25 FTE. Given these large increases in FTE for procurement contracting 

and policy, is a sufficient number of lawyers with expertise in procurement law 

being requested for the Office of General Counsel (an increase of four attorneys is 

requested)? 

Answer. The procurement law function within the OGC was originally staffed to 

provide legal support to a small operational procurement function serving the departmental offices (the Office of Procurement Operations), a departmental grants activity, and the departmental policy and executive function for the immediate offices 

Chief Procurement Officer (ICPO). As of September 2004, the procurement law function had three full-time procurement attorneys serving approximately 60 staff at 

OPO and ICPO. With limited exceptions, the contracts being written at the time by 

OPO were interagency agreements (i.e., agreements to obtain goods and services 

from preexisting contracts with other agencies or contracts to be let by those agencies) and orders under blanket purchase arrangements under GSA schedule contracts. 

Currently, OGC has five procurement attorneys. Two of the procurement attorneys have substantial collateral duties (one attorney provides other general law 

guidance and counsel coordination activities for US VISIT, and the other is providing legal advice on operational security matters to the Chief Security Officers 

and his staff). This staff is expected to provide: (i) solicitation and award reviews; 

(ii) day-to-day advice on intermediate actions, such as vendor questions and answers, discussion issues, competitive range determinations, and source selection 

issues; (iii) legal advice on procurement policy for the matters impacting the entire 

Department; (iv) oral and written advocacy on protests and appeals before contract 

fora, such as the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Transportation Board of Contract Appeals, and other specialized fora at the Department of 

Labor and Small Business Administration; and (v) litigation support to the Department of Justice for procurement matters before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. 

Currently, there are 87 staff assigned to OPO (from the 1102 series, an actual 

contract writing series). OPO has the authority and intention to hire 40 additional 
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staff members this fiscal year. ICPO has approximately another 35 personnel onboard (from the 1102 series and several administrative personnel from the 301 and 

343 series). CPO advises that in fiscal year 2007, under the President’s budget proposal, ICPO would increase staff by another 27 positions (1102), and OPO would 

add another 108 personnel (1102). At the conclusion of fiscal year 2007, OPO will 

have 228 staff on-board, and ICPO will have 62 staff on-board—for a total of 290 

staff in CPO. 

LOCAL CIS OMBUDSMAN

Question. The fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations Act provided 

funding for an internal pilot program for local ombudsman staffing, training, and 

coordination. Provide an update on the status of this program. 

Answer. The Local Ombudsman Pilot Program was completed on November 15, 

2005. The program met all its goals, to establish personnel and support requirements, determine liaison responsibilities and limitations and create quality assurance standards and program objectives. 

The pilot program created a model of operations for Local Ombudsman Offices or 

field offices. The pilot program ensures uniform operating procedures and processes, 

and provides a consistent and standardized model of operation. Personnel and support requirements were identified; liaison responsibilities and limitations were determined; and quality assurance standards and program objectives were scoped. The 

pilot program also developed cost models to identify personnel, facilitation and operating costs for Local Ombudsman Office’s in various locations across the country. 

Question. Will additional local ombudsman programs be established in fiscal year 

2007? If so, when will they be stood up and in what locations? 

Answer. There are no current plans for the creation of any Local Ombudsman’s 

offices in fiscal year 2007. 

Rather, the CIS Ombudsman is developing a ‘‘Virtual Access Ombudsman Office.’’ 

This will make Ombudsman services accessible where computer access is available. 

The President’s fiscal year 2007 Budget requests $5,927,000 for this office, including 

the annualization and adjustment’s to base, and provides funding for travel to enable personal contact by representatives based in Washington, DC, visiting various 

locations on a ‘‘circuit-ride’’ basis. This will enable the Ombudsman to objectively 

identify areas to visit based on problems presented by individuals and employers in 

dealing with USCIS. It will provide an efficient method of providing government 

services which incorporate new advancements in communication. 

BRAC REPORT

Question. As directed by the fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations 

Act, provide a report describing the impact of the closure or realignment of any Department of Defense base resulting from the Base Realignment and Closure law on 

Department of Homeland Security facilities and activities. 

Answer. BRAC properties offer DHS the opportunity to acquire assets for current 

and future mission performance requirements that will benefit operation effectiveness and efficiencies. The complex analysis of the full extent and timing of operational and financial impacts, including cost estimates from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal 

year 2010, are being completed. We anticipate submitting a full report by January 

2007. 

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TRAVEL INITIATIVE

Question. It is the Committee’s understanding that the Secretary and the Deputy 

Secretary do not travel by plane together. The fiscal year 2007 budget indicates that 

only the Secretary’s travel has been designated as ‘‘required use.’’ Given this, why 

is the Deputy Secretary requesting $500,000? 

Answer. The use of a government aircraft is sometimes necessary and the request 

for additional funding is based upon the cost per flight hour of a government aircraft, which can cost up to $8,936 per flight hour. 

Question. Why couldn’t the Deputy Secretary fly commercial aircraft at a greatly 

reduced cost? 

Answer. In most cases, the Deputy Secretary does fly commercial aircraft in order 

to minimize the use of taxpayer dollars for travel. Nonetheless, in some circumstances—such as during periods of higher alert status, in order to accommodate 

travel to multiple or remote locations in a short period of time, or when the traveling party is large—it may be more cost effective or otherwise advisable for the 

Deputy Secretary to fly on a government aircraft. 
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Question. Provide information on the travel done by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Chief of Staff for fiscal year 2004, fiscal year 2005, and fiscal year 2006 

including the number of trips and the charges per hour and per trip. 

Answer. The information requested for specific travel costs is listed below in the 

following charts. The rate per flight hour in the chart below is the total rate per 

hour for the entire aircraft (i.e. not prorated per passenger). The cost per flight hour 

therefore includes the costs for all staff accompanying the Secretary. The Chief of 

Staff is not included in the chart because the Chief of Staff does not travel on government aircraft except when accompanying the Secretary. 

FAA USCG Mil Air 

Number of trips 

Rate per 

flight 

hour 1

Number of trips Rate per 

flight hour 

Number of trips Rate per 

flight hour 

Fiscal Year 2004 

Secretary ............................................................. 6 $675 26 $6,192 9 $2,829– 

$7,319 

3 875 ................ ................ ................ ................

4 1,937 ................ ................ ................ ................

4 2,214 ................ ................ ................ ................

Total, Secretary ..................................... 17 ................ 26 ................ 9 ................

Deputy Secretary ................................................. 2 875 ................ ................ ................ ................

2 2,214 ................ ................ ................ ................

Total, Dep. Sec. ..................................... 4 ................ ................ ................ ................ ................

Fiscal Year 2005 

Secretary ............................................................. 1 $790 26 $6,192 3 $2,829 

12 875 14 8,936 3 8,495 

1 1,937 ................ ................ ................ ................

2 2,214 ................ ................ ................ ................

1 2,590 ................ ................ ................ ................

3 2,829 ................ ................ ................ ................

Total, Secretary ..................................... 20 ................ 40 ................ 6 

Deputy Secretary ................................................. 1 875 1 6,192 ................ ................

Total, Dep. Sec. ..................................... 1 ................ 1 ................ ................ ................

Fiscal Year 2006 (thru January 31, 2006) 

Secretary ............................................................. 1 $2,590 6 $8,936 1 $4,332 

Total, Secretary ..................................... 1 ................ 6 ................ 1 ................

Deputy Secretary ................................................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................

Total, Dep. Sec. ..................................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................

1 FAA rates per flight hour do not include the 17 percent administrative fee charged on all flights. 

OPERATIONS CENTERS

Question. You recently stated before the Homeland Security and Governmental 

Affairs Committee that part of the problem in the Hurricane Katrina response was 

lack of real time information being shared among the Department’s operations centers to ensure that all the decision makers were informed on issues that needed action. You indicated the problem was lack of integration of the operations centers and 

cultural information hoarding which leads to stove piping. 

There at least 19 Operations and Intelligence Centers at the Department. Please 

list all DHS operations centers. 

Answer. Below are the DHS Operations Centers for the DHS Headquarters and 

the Component’s Headquarters: 
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DHS Headquarters, Operations Directorate: Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC) 

FEMA: National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) 

U.S. Coast Guard: Coast Guard Command Center (CGCC) 

U.S. Secret Service: USSS Headquarters Operations Center 

Customs & Border Patrol (CBP): Situation Room (Sit Room) 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA): Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) 

Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE): ICE Operations Center (IOC) 

The previous list of 19 submitted in response to other questions included intelligence centers are below: 
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DHS HSOC & COMPONENT-LEVEL OPS AND INTEL CENTERS 

Responsible agency Official name and acronym Street address 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Headquarters/Operations Directorate. Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC) ..................................................... Note: Office of Intelligence & Analysis (OI&A) (Watch & Warning Branch) integrated into HSOC. 3801 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) .... National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) .................................................

FEMA Operations Center (FOC) ............................................................................

500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 19844 Blueridge Mountain Rd, State Route 601, Bluemont, VA 20132 

United States Coast Guard (USCG) ......................... Coast Guard Command Center (CGCC) ...............................................................

National Response Center (NRC): Note: Chair EPA; Co-chair USCG ...................National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC) ............................................

2100 2nd St SW, Washington, DC 20593 2100 2nd St SW, Washington, DC 20593 1461 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 

United States Secret Service (USSS) ....................... USSS Headquarters Operations Center ................................................................

Intelligence Division Duty Desk: IA Duty Desk .....................................................

Classified 950 H Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20223 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) .................... Situation Room—‘‘Sit Room’’ ..............................................................................

National Targeting Center (NTC) ..........................................................................Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) ..........................................................National Communications Center (NCC) ..............................................................Intel Watch ...........................................................................................................

1300 Pennsylvania Ave N.W., Washington, DC 20229 12379 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191 1355 Customs Way, March AFRB, CA 92555 1900 Lakemont Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20229 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ......... Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) ..............................................

Transportation Security Intelligence Services (TSIS) ...........................................

13555 Eds Drive, Herndon, VA 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22202 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ........ ICE Operations Center (IOC) ................................................................................

Federal Air Marshalls (FAM) System Operation Control Division (SOCD) ............Federal Protective Service (FPS) National Capital Region ..................................ICE Intelligence Watch .........................................................................................

425 I St. N.W., Washington, DC FAMS Cabot Tech, 13555 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA 20171 Southeast Federal Center, Bldg 74, Rm 1, 3rd & M St., SE, Washington, DC 

20407 

425 I St. N.W., Washington, DC 
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Question. What is your plan to finally integrate the centers? 

Answer. The plan is to integrate the DHS Operations Centers as follows: 

Short Term 

DHS Operations Directorate acts as the Operations Advocate for DHS and produces a cascading effect for a single operations function and 24/7 operations center 

within each component. The 2SR identified the need for an integrated DHS/Department-level operations function and an integrated DHS/Department-wide operations 

architecture/structure. In particular, ‘‘structure’’ includes Department-wide organizing (and resourcing) to provide operations functions at the Component level. The 

newly formed DHS Operations Directorate provides ‘‘one stop shopping’’ and unity 

of effort for overall Department-level (strategic/national) operations. The formation 

and implementation of the DHS Operations Directorate will cascade the need/requirement for a consolidated operations function within each DHS Component. The 

cascading effect is similar to a ‘‘forcing function’’ that will ripple from the strategic 

level through the operational and tactical level so that operations are unified across 

the spectrum of threats and characterized by rapid planning and execution. 

As the operations advocate, the DHS Operations Directorate is forcing a cultural 

change throughout DHS that focuses on critical elements of ‘‘command and staff actions’’ including rapid and accurate operational reporting, standardization, 

verification/quality control, and real time situational awareness. The DHS Operations Directorate is the senior (strategic/national level) operations entity and has 

staff cognizance over operational matters within the strategic, operational and tactical framework. Thus, the advocate ‘‘looks out’’ for and promotes unified operations 

throughout DHS and with other partner agencies. The advocacy includes helping 

Components develop an operations function to promoting organizational and process 

changes to supporting resource requirements. The DHS operations advocate keeps 

critical operating issues in front of the senior DHS leaders. 

The DHS Operations Directorate is providing integrated connectivity and increased situational awareness through a Common Operating Network and a Common Operating Picture. The common operating network is the Homeland Security 

Information Network (HSIN). It is used for operational reporting that will be fed 

into a Common Operating Database (COD) that feeds the Common Operating Picture (COP). Using the HSIN and the COP as two tools to coordinate or blend the 

DHS operation centers (strategic, operational, tactical levels) into a functioning 

whole (unity of effort). The COP will then be provided to the components for their 

use and for updating. The integration of the DHS Operations Centers via HSIN and 

the COP/COD provides information sharing and situational awareness, both 

vertically and horizontally, for increased unity of effort. 

Long Term 

When considering long term options, DHS is exploring solutions that will lead to 

the consolidation as well as integration of its various operations centers. Among the 

options being considered is the National Operations Center. A National Operations 

Center facility would provide the protections of subterranean, positive pressure 

CBRNE survivability features common to modern Department of Defense Operations Centers would ensure that mission critical collaboration and coordination activities throughout all phases of national incident management activities. 

Question. Is there money in the fiscal year 2007 President’s Budget to get that 

done? 

Answer. The 2007 President’s budget request fully funds capability milestones 

planned for HSIN and the Common Operating Picture necessary to integrate operations across the department in the short-term. 

I STAFF

Question. What is the status of the I staff? 

Answer. The Operational Integration Staff (I-STAFF) no longer exists. As part of 

the DHS reorganization following the Second Stage Review, the Secretary incorporated I-STAFF functions into the Operations and Preparedness Directorates. 

Question. How many of the detailees to the I staff have returned to their agencies 

and how many are detailed to the Operations Directorate? 

Answer. There are no former I-Staff personnel detailed to the Operations Directorate. All of the personnel previously detailed to the I-Staff have either returned 

to their previous organizations or been placed in permanent FTE positions elsewhere in the Department, with the exception of 2 detailees who are transitioning 

into permanent positions and 4 Coast Guard Officers who have been assigned on 

detail to the Preparedness Directorate. 

Question. Are detailees to the Operations Directorate reimbursed? 
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Answer. As a general rule, the Operations Directorate does not reimburse parent 

organizations for the interagency support that is provided to the Operations Directorate. However, Operations does have reimbursable agreements with a few agencies to cover the cost of support provided to the HSOC. Currently, agreements are 

in place with the CIA, the National Geospatial Mapping Agency (NGA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 

MORALE PROBLEMS AT DHS

Question. From August to December of 2004, the Office of Personnel Management 

sent out surveys to 276,424 Federal employees at 30 cabinet departments. The purpose of this survey was to allow managers to measure, ‘‘employees’ perceptions of 

whether, and to what extent, conditions characterizing successful organizations are 

present in their agencies.’’ In June of 2005 the results of the survey were made public. 

According to the survey, Department of Homeland Security employees rated their 

Department the lowest in terms of performance and job satisfaction. Of the 78 questions on the survey, the Department of Homeland Security was in the bottom 10 

percent of all departments and agencies more than 96 percent of the time. In fact, 

the Department ranked dead last on exactly half of the questions asked. Here are 

some of the survey results: 

Only 12 percent said they felt strongly that they were, ‘‘encouraged to come up 

with new and better ways of doing thing.’’ 

Only 4.6 percent strongly agree that, ‘‘Employees are rewarded for providing high 

quality products and services to customers.’’ 

Only 3.3 percent strongly agreed with the following statement, ‘‘Personnel decisions are based on merit.’’ 

Mr. Secretary, that survey was taken before you came on board. This past summer, you reorganized the Department. Then Hurricane Katrina hit. Do you believe 

that morale and performance are improving at DHS? 

Answer. The results of the Federal Human Capital (HC) Survey were received 

shortly prior to my arrival at DHS. While the employees’ responses demonstrated 

a strong commitment to the DHS mission and how their work efforts relate to our 

important tasks at hand, I was less pleased with DHS’ overall standing in the survey and responses to specific areas such as establishment of a performance culture 

and trust in top organizational leaders. Since receiving the survey results, I have 

taken several actions to ensure that we maintain a focus on improving the quality 

of work life for employees of the Department. Upon receiving the survey results, I 

immediately took action to address the findings, including correspondence to Departmental leaders and establishment of an employee-led team to address the findings and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, a ‘‘culture and communications’’ team was charted under my Second Stage Review for the express purpose of 

identifying opportunities to improving morale and communications within DHS. The 

2SR team identified a number of findings, including an increased emphasis on leadership development, creating a continuous learning environment, and establishing 

a performance-based culture. 

I believe that the action steps that are being undertaken as a result of our response to the HC Survey as well as the 2SR team finding are having, and will continue to have, a positive impact on the organization. Our continued emphasis on implementing the Department’s new human resources system, MAXHR, will also have 

a tremendous impact on our continued development of organizational leaders and 

movement towards a more performance-based organization. 

Question. What specific steps are you taking to improve morale at the Department? 

Answer. Today, the HC Survey response team within DHS, the I-team, continues 

to work employee issues at a grass roots level, including sponsoring employee focus 

groups to identify specific action plans for improving DHS morale. A Chief Learning 

Officer position has been established to increase our focus on training and development opportunities, and MAXHR performance leadership training has been initiated 

and completed for over 3,000 DHS managers to heighten their skills and awareness 

of employee issues and creating a stronger performance culture—with 9,000 more 

managers scheduled for training this year. All SES members of the Department received specific training in August of last year that included how to improve communications and coaching skills within the workforce and how to create a better alignment between organizational priorities and individual performance expectations. Additionally, I have recently taken steps to improve communications between senior 

leadership and all DHS employees, through a Secretarial webcast, through which 

answers to frequently asked employee questions were provided. I plan to continue 
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this and other efforts aimed at bettering communications with our leaders and our 

workforce. 

CIVIL RIGHTS

Question. How many civil rights complaints/investigations were there in fiscal 

year 2004, fiscal year 2005, and fiscal year 2006 to date (listed by agency)? 

Answer. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) categorizes ‘‘Civil 

Rights Complaints’’ in two ways: (1) external complaints are allegations that employees or officials of the Department have violated the civil rights or civil liberties 

of members of the public, organizations, or non-DHS employees; and (2) for internal 

complaints, the Secretary has delegated the authority to direct processing of Equal 

Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints. The response to this QFR is divided 

into these two categories. 

External.—For external complaints, there are multiple entry points into the Department. The Office for CRCL receives complaints from the public and categorizes 

them by component. The Office retains these complaints for investigation or refers 

them to the appropriate office for investigation. In addition, we have provided separate information for complaints filed directly with a component Civil Rights Office 

of professional responsibility. Complaints filed with the DHS Office of Inspector 

General are not included in these QFR responses. 

DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 

The number of complaints received by fiscal year and component in the Office for 

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties complaint management system is as follows: 

Fiscal year Total CBP DHS 1 EPR/ 

FEMA 

IAIP/ 

PREP ICE TSA USCG USCIS USSS 

2004 ........................................... 88 35 .......... 2 .......... 25 20 .......... 5 1 

2005 ........................................... 88 36 3 .......... 1 30 5 4 7 2 

2006 (to date) ........................... 46 17 .......... 1 .......... 24 3 1 .......... ..........

1 Indicates a multiple-component complaint. 

Information for complaints filed directly with DHS component offices is listed 

below: 

Customs and Border Protection 

Fiscal year 2004—218 

Fiscal year 2005—255 

Fiscal year 2006—111 (to date) 

Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Equal Rights 

Fiscal year 2004—1 

Fiscal year 2005—2 

Fiscal year 2006—13 (to date) 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

Fiscal year 2004—42 

Fiscal year 2005—97 

Fiscal year 2006—38 (to date) 

Transportation Security Administration Office of Civil Rights 

Fiscal year 2004—167 

Fiscal year 2005—564 

Fiscal year 2006—57 (to date) 

Internal (EEO) 

For internal complaints the aggrieved individual contacts a component EEO Office, completes the informal process for discrimination complaints and if the issue 

is not resolved to his or her satisfaction may file a complaint with that component. 

Upon acceptance of the complaint, the component EEO Office arranges for an impartial investigation of the complaint. If the issue remains unresolved after the investigation, the complainant has the right to a final agency decision with a hearing 

conducted by an EEOC Administrative Judge or on the record. The Office for Civil 

Rights and Civil Liberties issues final agency decisions for the Department. 

Fiscal year CIS CBP FEMA FLETC HSHQ CE SA SCG SSS 

2004 .......................................................... 90 208 34 9 .......... 271 594 34 14 

2005 .......................................................... 126 242 64 15 3 274 393 35 16 
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Fiscal year CIS CBP FEMA FLETC HSHQ CE SA SCG SSS 

2006 (1st Qtr) ........................................... 24 77 18 4 3 45 63 5 3 

Question. On average, how long does it take to investigate and resolve a claim? 

Answer. The amount of time to investigate and resolve a claim depends on various 

factors, which are listed below: 

External 

DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: 

—The average length of time for investigation and resolution of the closed referred and retained complaints in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 

complaint management system is 284 days. 

Information for complaints filed directly with DHS component offices is listed 

below: 

Customs and Border Protection & Immigration and Customs Enforcement: 

—CBP and ICE use a joint database to track civil rights complaints; the average 

is 6 months. 

Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Equal Rights: 

—The average is 160 days. 

Transportation Security Administration Office of Civil Rights: 

—The average is 110 days out of an allotted 180 days. 

Internal (EEO) 

The numbers in the following chart refer to the average number of days to investigate a complaint per component. 

Fiscal year IS CBP FEMA FLETC DHSHQ ICE TSA USCG USSS 

2004 .......................................................... 267 211 270 329 .......... 227 314 168 181 

2005 .......................................................... 161 253 293 164 .......... 216 414 211 327 

2006 (1st Qtr) ........................................... N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 391 143 N/A 

Question. What is the current backlog? 

Answer. The backlog is listed below: 

External 

DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 

The Office defines ‘‘backlog’’ as complaints that have been open in the Office for 

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties complaint management system for over 180 days. 

The current backlog is 57 complaints, of which 30 are retained within the Office and 

27 are referred to components for investigation, out of total number of 223 complaints received to date. 

Information for complaints filed directly with DHS component offices is listed 

below: 

Customs and Border Protection & Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

CBP and ICE use a joint database to track civil rights complaints. From fiscal 

year 2004 through fiscal year 2006 YTD 761 Civil Rights Complaints were received 

at the CBP/ICE Joint Intake Center (JIC). Of the 761 complaints 621 have been 

completed and closed out. 140 Civil Rights Complaints remain open and under investigation. 

Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Equal Rights 

The current backlog is 15 pending investigation, 2 from fiscal year 2005 and 13 

from fiscal year 2006. The increased activity as a result of Hurricane Katrina created a backlog in processing fiscal year 2005 cases. 

Transportation Security Administration Office of Civil Rights 

The current backlog is 13 complaints from fiscal year 2005. 

Internal (EEO) 

For internal complaints ‘‘backlog’’ is defined as all open complaints. 

As of CIS CBP FEMA FLETC HQ ICE TSA USCG USSS 

2006 (1st Qtr) ........................................... 140 535 103 12 6 397 995 57 19 
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US VISIT

IDENT–IAFIS

Question. I was very pleased that you announced last summer that you planned 

to migrate the US VISIT program from the current two fingerprint enrollment for 

visitors entering this country to ten fingerprint enrollment. As you know, I have 

been pressing for this since the Department was created. And I am also pleased that 

your budget requests $60 million for achieving interoperability between the FBI and 

Homeland Security biometric databases as part of this effort. 

What is your estimated timeline for achieving a 10 fingerprint process for US 

VISIT? 

Answer. In order to realize the full benefits of collecting 10 fingerprints, US VISIT 

must undertake two initiatives: deploy electronic readers capable of scanning 10 fingerprints accurately and quickly; and develop interoperability between the FBI’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) and DHS’s Automated Biometric Identity System (IDENT). US VISIT has already made progress towards IDENT/IAFIS interoperability and is exploring 10-print readers for deployment to multiple environments. 

DHS, along with the Departments of State, Justice, and Defense, as well as the 

National Institute of Standards and Technology, hosted an industry day to challenge 

the private sector to make a smaller, faster, and more accurate 10-print capture device. We are working with industry to help design new capture devices that meet 

DHS’s basic operational requirements at primary inspection. Advances in technology 

will allow DHS and State to routinely collect 10 slap prints, without negatively impacting the thousands of international visitors that pass though our ports and visa 

issuing posts every day. 

Question. What specific elements could be expedited in fiscal year 2006 if funding 

were available? 

Answer. The Department has sufficient resources for IDENT/IAFIS interoperability in fiscal year 2006. 

EXIT

Question. Provide an update on funding estimates necessary to implement exit 

and the status of the exit pilots. 

Answer. The Department will submit to Congress plans on implementation of exit 

screening once the review of the exit pilots is complete. 

VISA WAIVER PROGRAM (WVP)

Question. Please explain the DHS role in reviewing any new expansion of VWP 

applications. 

Answer. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary 

of State, may designate a country meeting the statutory criteria for participation in 

the program. The DHS has established the Office of International Enforcement to 

oversee the Department’s role in VWP; conduct the statutorily required reviews of 

currently participating countries; and, working with Department of State, evaluate 

whether any additional countries are eligible to participate in the program. 

Question. What are the criteria required for a country to become a VWP participant? 

Answer. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) was established as a pilot program in 

1988. Under the program, nationals of designated countries who are in possession 

of valid passports may visit the United States for business or pleasure for 90 days 

or less without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa. Such visitors must sign a waiver of certain rights and affirm, in writing, their admissibility and understanding of 

program conditions prior to application for admission. A visitor under the program 

may not extend his stay or change or adjust status with minor exceptions (adjustment through an immediate relative petition or an application for asylum). 

The Visa Waiver Permanent Program (VWPP) Act of 2000 made the Visa Waiver 

Pilot Program permanent. The statutory requirements for the VWP are found at 

Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Currently, 27 countries 

participate: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, 

France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, 

Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, 

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The last expansion 

took place in 1999 with the addition of Singapore and Portugal. In fiscal year 2004, 

according to the Office of Immigration Statistics, approximately 15.9 million visitors 

(over 50 percent of all controlled entries) entered the United States under the VWP. 

Most, but not all, EU countries participate in the VWP. 
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The VWPP Act of 2000 and The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 modified Section 217 to impose new conditions on VWP countries. 

Current statutory requirements are that the country: 

—has reciprocal visa-free travel extended to citizens of the United States for 90 

days or less (tourism and business); 

—has a low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate; 

—has a low immigration violations rate (overstays, etc.); 

—certifies that it reports to the United States on a timely basis the theft of blank 

passports issued by that country; 

—has a program to issue Machine Readable Passports (MRP) that are tamper-resistant and incorporate biometric and document authentication identifiers that 

comply with standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by October 26, 2006; and 

—through its designation does not compromise U.S. law enforcement and security 

interests, including enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and procedures for 

extraditions to the United States. 

The statute also requires that: 

—a VWP traveler present an MRP; 

—DHS have equipment to read these passports at ports of entry; 

—Transportation carriers provide manifest data electronically; and 

—Participating countries be evaluated against statutory criteria every 2 years. 

By policy issued in June and July 2005, DHS elaborated on the statutory criteria 

by expanding the Lost and Stolen Passport(s) (LASP) reporting requirement to include issued as well as blank passports and clarified the biometric passport requirements. In addition, under the new guidelines, participating countries must have a 

program in place to issue MRPs which contain a digital photograph of the bearer 

embedded in the biographical data page by 10/26/05 (Level I Certification) and a 

‘‘true’’ biometric passport (‘‘e-passport’’) which includes an IC chip containing the biographical information and photo by 10/26/06 (Level II Certification). Level II Certification also requires that each VWP country commit to certain LASP reporting 

standards. Currently, these new LASP reporting standards are being finalized at 

DHS. 

TEN PRINT CAPACITY OVERSEAS

Question. Please provide the specific time table for the Department of State’s plan 

to pilot a 10 print enrollment capacity at overseas consulates? 

Answer. The Department of State is the lead agency responsible for deploying 10- 

print enrollment capabilities to overseas consulates. Questions concerning this issue 

would be best answered by the Department of State. 

Question. At which locations are the pilots being considered? 

Answer. The Department of State is the lead agency responsible for deploying 10- 

print enrollment capabilities to overseas consulates. Questions concerning this issue 

should be answered by State. 

WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE

Question. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2002 mandates that the government develop and implement a plan to require U.S. citizens 

and foreign nationals to present a passport—or other appropriate secure identity 

and citizenship document—when entering the United States. Starting by the end of 

this year, for instance, a driver’s license will not be sufficient proof of identification 

for flying between Washington, DC and Montreal. This is a major change in how 

we have treated travel relations with our neighbors to the north and the south. Citizens on our border have not been required to obtain passports in the past. This is 

a burden and a major concern for many of our citizens, especially for the elderly 

and those in rural areas. 

On January 17, 2006, you and Secretary Rice announced a plan to create and 

issue, by the end of 2006, new travel documents for Canadian, Mexican, and United 

States citizens to ensure the secure, but relatively unhindered, entry of these citizens into the other countries without the need for costly United States passports. 

You have named it the ‘‘People, Access, Security, Service’’—or PASS card. As I understand it, this card may contain biometric data, such as a fingerprint and a digital 

photograph of the card holder. 

Given that cardholders will still have to fill out a form and provide this personal 

data, how is the proposed PASS card fundamentally different than a passport? 

Answer. The recently proposed ‘‘PASS System’’ is an important element of the 

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Specific questions concerning this 

issue should be directed to the Department of State. 
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Question. What funds are included in the President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request to facilitate this new program and where are they located? 

Answer. No funds are needed for this initiative in fiscal year 2007. 

Question. How much will this new program cost the United States government? 

Answer. Many elements of the PASS system, including specifics related to the 

production of travel documents, are in planning and are predecisional. 

Question. What will be the cost to American citizens of obtaining these new documents and how will they go about applying for them? 

Answer. Many elements of the PASS system, including the specifics related to the 

production of travel documents, are in planning and are predecisional. 

Question. Who will issue this document? 

Answer. The Department of State and DHS have announced that State will 

produce PASS system documents. 

Question. How much will the card cost and who will have to pay for this card? 

Answer. Many elements of the PASS system, including specifics related to the 

production of travel documents, are still in planning and are predecisional. 

Question. Will new card readers or scanners be required to read these documents? 

How much will they cost? 

Answer. Many elements of the PASS system, including specifics related to the 

production of travel documents, are still in planning and are predecisional. 

Question. Are funds included in the budget request for machines to read these 

cards at the ports of entry? 

Answer. There are no funds needed at this time. 

Question. What is your estimate of the total cost of this program? 

Answer. Many elements of the PASS system, including specifics related to the 

production of travel documents, are still in planning and are predecisional. 

Question. Where will these documents be produced? 

Answer. Many elements of the PASS system, including specifics related to the 

production of travel documents, are still in planning and are predecisional. 

Question. How will you ensure that these documents will be secure and not subject to tampering and fraud? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security will work with the Department 

of State to develop standards to ensure that any PASS travel documents issued will 

contain anti-tampering and counterfeiting features. 

STRATEGIC BORDER INITIATIVE

Question. Explain the functions and expectations of the Southwest border program 

to end catch and release. 

Answer. Ending catch and release is a major objective of the Secure Border Initiative (SBI)’s unified border control strategy, which encompasses the interdiction of 

cross border violators at and between official ports of entry. The Department has 

already made significant progress in achieving this goal. Quick and efficient detention and removal of apprehended aliens is crucial to border control. 

Three major strategies in this effort are: 

—Detect and respond to all cross-border crime; 

—End ‘‘catch and release’’ of non-Mexican illegal aliens; and 

—Deter cross-border violations. 

A deterrence factor exists only when potential violators understand that the 

chances that they will be apprehended and removed have increased. This prevents 

a significant number of potential violators from even attempting initial or repeat 

cross-border violations. 

We have made great strides in our ability to detain non-Mexican national aliens 

apprehended while illegally entering the United States on our Southwest Border by 

employing three tools: increased capacity, faster turnover (including increased use 

of expedited removal), and increased deterrence. Indeed, we are now able to detain 

virtually all non-Mexican aliens apprehended between ports of entry along the 

Southwest border with the notable exceptions of El Salvadoran nationals who cannot be placed into expedited removal due to an outstanding court injunction, and 

aliens from countries that are slow to accept repatriation of their nationals. With 

the money from the recent supplemental, an additional 4,000 beds are available, 

which will allow for the detention of El Salvadoran nationals. 

In addition, until recently, family groups were routinely released, but with the 

opening of a 500 bed family detention center in May, ICE is able to detain all apprehended family units on the Southwest border. 

Question. How many people are detained? 
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Answer. The funded bed level in fiscal year 2006 is 20,800. The average daily population fluctuates, but the average nationwide from October 2005 to February 1, 

2006 was 20,501. 

Question. How many people are ineligible for expedited removal? What is being 

done with them? 

Answer. Citizens of Cuba arriving at a United States port of entry by aircraft are 

ineligible, by statute, for expedited removal. DHS extended this exemption in 2005 

to Cubans arriving at a land-border port of entry. Also, as a result of an injunction 

entered by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California 17 years ago 

in Orantes-Hernandez v. Thornburgh, the Department is prohibited from applying 

expedited removal to Salvadorans. 

The Administration has asked the Court to lift or modify its injunction last fall. 

Discovery is still continuing in the court proceedings and no decision is anticipated 

in the immediate future. The Administration has also asked Congress to reform the 

immigration injunction process so that the Administration may have additional 

flexibility in the removal process. 

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, all nationalities are amenable to expedited removal as prescribed by law, excluding the noted exceptions. Aliens excepted from expedited removal is given a Notice to Appear, which places them into 

removal proceedings, and a determination is then made as to whether the alien 

should be paroled or subject to continued detention, based on the likelihood the individual poses a danger to the community and/or will appear for the removal hearing. 

The recent supplemental will allow the Department to detain additional aliens 

and will also allow the Department to detain El Salvadoran nationals. 

Question. What percent of detainees are refused return by their home county and 

must be released in the United States? 

Answer. Currently, the Department does not track the percentage of detainees 

who are refused return by their home country. 

The Detention and Removal Office (DRO), however, pursuant the Supreme court’s 

decision in Zadvydas v. Dabis, and 8 CFR 241.13, generally issues release decisions 

once a determination is made that removal is not likely to occur in the reasonably 

foreseeable future, usually based on lack of a travel document. DRO issued 969 release decisions pursuant to 8 CFR 241.13 in fiscal year 2005. That figure is approximately 80 percent of the total cases referred to DRO and in which DRO headquarters issued either a release or detain decision pursuant to 8 CFR 241.13. These 

statistics do not address those non-criminal aliens ICE does not apprehend or take 

into custody because the country does not issue travel documents. 

Question. Does the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) have an increase in its budget request proportionally comparable to support DHS’ efforts under 

SBI? 

Answer. The Department received the following response from the Department of 

Justice: For 2007, the President has requested a program increase of 120 positions 

(including 20 immigration judges, 10 Board of Immigration Appeals staff attorneys, 

and related legal/clerical support staff) and nearly $9 million. 

Question. Please provide the caseload statistics for EOIR for fiscal year 2003/04/ 

05. 

Answer. See below statistical tables provided by the EOIR. 
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Question. With the expansion of expedited removal across the SW border, what 

is the average number of days an alien occupies a detention bed? And what was 

the comparable average in August 2005? Please provide this by nationality. 

Answer. Because of their length, breakdown by nationality is provided below. The 

lists are further divided by credible fear and non-credible fear cases. Please note 

that both of these figures include Canada and Mexico; countries whose citizens have 

an extremely short length of stay due to proximity and minimal document requirements. 
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AVERAGE LENGTHS OF STAY (LOS) BY COUNTRY 

[Expedited removals—credible fear claimed cases] 

Country June 26, 2006 August 1, 2005 

ALBANIA ....................................................................................................................... 68.4 117.8 

ALGERIA ....................................................................................................................... .............................. 262.0 

BANGLADESH ............................................................................................................... 97.0 219.6 

BOLIVIA ........................................................................................................................ 52.7 39.8 

BRAZIL ......................................................................................................................... 52.3 49.4 

BULGARIA .................................................................................................................... 51.5 86.1 

BURMA ......................................................................................................................... 19.0 25.0 

CAMEROON .................................................................................................................. .............................. 132.0 

CHILE ........................................................................................................................... .............................. 42.0 

CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC ........................................................................................ 50.6 177.5 

COLOMBIA ................................................................................................................... 55.7 143.2 

COSTA RICA ................................................................................................................. 65.5 35.2 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ................................................................................................. 60.8 92.2 

ECUADOR ..................................................................................................................... 58.9 59.4 

ERITREA ....................................................................................................................... 29.0 222.5 

ETHIOPIA ...................................................................................................................... 55.3 231.0 

GUATEMALA ................................................................................................................. 43.7 54.5 

GUYANA ....................................................................................................................... .............................. 196.0 

HAITI ............................................................................................................................ 54.6 112.1 

HONDURAS ................................................................................................................... 48.7 65.2 

INDIA ............................................................................................................................ 63.2 209.9 

IRAN ............................................................................................................................. 19.0 

LITHUANIA .................................................................................................................... .............................. 63.0 

MACEDONIA ................................................................................................................. .............................. 171.0 

MEXICO ........................................................................................................................ 9.5 43.4 

NEPAL .......................................................................................................................... .............................. 84.5 

NICARAGUA .................................................................................................................. 70.2 109.5 

NIGERIA ....................................................................................................................... 73.0 ..............................

PAKISTAN ..................................................................................................................... 45.3 ..............................

PERU ............................................................................................................................ 50.0 69.2 

POLAND ........................................................................................................................ 30.0 46.1 

PORTUGAL ................................................................................................................... .............................. 209.9 

ROMANIA ...................................................................................................................... 55.0 ..............................

RUSSIA ......................................................................................................................... 19.0 ..............................

SERBIA ......................................................................................................................... .............................. 220.4 

SLOVAKIA ..................................................................................................................... .............................. 43.4 

SOUTH KOREA ............................................................................................................. .............................. 84.5 

TURKEY ........................................................................................................................ 44.3 ..............................

UKRAINE ...................................................................................................................... 22.0 ..............................

URUGUAY ..................................................................................................................... .............................. 247.0 

VENEZUELA .................................................................................................................. 94.3 183.5 

YUGOSLAVIA ................................................................................................................. 45.9 221.5 

Overall Average for Countries With Credible Fear Claimed Expedited Removals (Including Canada and Mexico) ................................................................................. 48.1 124.8 

AVERAGE LENGTHS OF STAY (LOS) BY COUNTRY 

[Expedited removals—no credible fear claimed cases] 

COUNTRY June 26, 2006 August 1, 2005 

ALBANIA ....................................................................................................................... 43.5 89.2 

ARGENTINA .................................................................................................................. 30.1 35.3 

BANGLADESH ............................................................................................................... 165 ..............................

BELIZE ......................................................................................................................... 62.3 33.0 

BOLIVIA ........................................................................................................................ 34.9 60.6 

BRAZIL ......................................................................................................................... 25.9 27.2 

BULGARIA .................................................................................................................... 35.5 ..............................

CAMEROON .................................................................................................................. 137.0 ..............................

CANADA ....................................................................................................................... .............................. ..............................

CHILE ........................................................................................................................... 25.9 23.4 

CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC ........................................................................................ 23.7 106.1 

COLOMBIA ................................................................................................................... 29.2 55.4 
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AVERAGE LENGTHS OF STAY (LOS) BY COUNTRY—Continued 

[Expedited removals—no credible fear claimed cases] 

COUNTRY June 26, 2006 August 1, 2005 

COSTA RICA ................................................................................................................. 29.8 43.9 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ................................................................................................. 39.6 55.5 

ECUADOR ..................................................................................................................... 27.7 38.2 

ERITREA ....................................................................................................................... 48.0 ..............................

FRANCE ........................................................................................................................ .............................. 22.0 

GABON ......................................................................................................................... .............................. 27.4 

GUATEMALA ................................................................................................................. 18.8 22.8 

GUYANA ....................................................................................................................... .............................. ..............................

HAITI ............................................................................................................................ 38.0 26.0 

HONDURAS ................................................................................................................... 15.3 27.7 

INDIA ............................................................................................................................ 78.7 ..............................

ISRAEL ......................................................................................................................... 17.3 30.0 

ITALY ............................................................................................................................ 23.0 ..............................

JAMAICA ....................................................................................................................... 26.6 ..............................

KOREA .......................................................................................................................... 15.4 ..............................

LITHUANIA .................................................................................................................... 31.0 ..............................

MACEDONIA ................................................................................................................. 37.5 40.5 

MEXICO ........................................................................................................................ 1.5 8.4 

NEPAL .......................................................................................................................... .............................. 48.0 

NETHERLANDS ............................................................................................................. 27.0 ..............................

NICARAGUA .................................................................................................................. 29.3 59.9 

NIGERIA ....................................................................................................................... 73.0 ..............................

PAKISTAN ..................................................................................................................... 29.0 ..............................

PANAMA ....................................................................................................................... 60.0 42.0 

PARAGUAY ................................................................................................................... 51.0 17.0 

PERU ............................................................................................................................ 30.0 44.2 

PHILIPPINES ................................................................................................................. .............................. 63.0 

POLAND ........................................................................................................................ 31.0 27.0 

ROMANIA ...................................................................................................................... 44.0 ..............................

SENGAL ........................................................................................................................ 103.0 ..............................

SLOVENIA ..................................................................................................................... .............................. 152.0 

SLOVAK REPUBLIC ....................................................................................................... .............................. 48.5 

SLOVAKIA ..................................................................................................................... .............................. ..............................

SOUTH KOREA ............................................................................................................. .............................. 48.0 

SPAIN ........................................................................................................................... .............................. 54.4 

SRI LANKA ................................................................................................................... 37.0 ..............................

SWEDEN ....................................................................................................................... .............................. 77.0 

TURKEY ........................................................................................................................ 35.5 ..............................

UNITED KINGDOM ........................................................................................................ 2.0 40.0 

URUGUAY ..................................................................................................................... 36.4 43.4 

VENEZUELA .................................................................................................................. 19.1 48.8 

YUGOSLAVIA ................................................................................................................. 31.0 149.5 

Question. Is ICE’s workforce enforcement effort considered a part of SBI? 

Answer. Yes, ICE’s worksite enforcement effort is a part of SBI. In developing 

SBI, DHS is taking an integrated approach to the problem including border security, 

interior enforcement, and the Temporary Worker Program. For any of these pieces 

to work, each must be coordinated. One principal objective of the interior enforcement piece is ending the tolerance of illegal employment. Comprehensive employment verification, improved recordkeeping, document and database checks, and compliance audits are all important as the Administration develops an comprehensive 

strategy. Passage of comprehensive immigration reform will be critical to improve 

the tools available to the Department increase our capacity to target egregious employers. 

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

CBP AND NCRC MISSION

Question. Since initiating the National Capitol Region air security mission in 

2003, CBP has performed this security mission via temporary rotations of aircraft 

and personnel from the Southwest border and elsewhere in the country—without receiving any additional funds to perform this task. 
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What is the origin/inspiration for the proposed transfer of $5 million from the 

CBP base budget to the Coast Guard to perform the National Capitol Region air 

defense mission? 

Answer. The $5 million transfer represents the annual cost to operate the National Capital Region Air and Marine Branch. This amount is being proposed for 

transfer to the Coast Guard because in fiscal year 2007 CBP will no longer be performing this function. 

Question. How is this not an erosion of the CBP base budget? 

Answer. The funding supported a function that CBP will not be performing in fiscal year 2007. For this reason, it is not an erosion of the base. 

Question. What did CBP spend on this mission in fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 

2005 and what is the estimate for fiscal year 2006? 

Answer. In fiscal year 2004, The National Capital Region (NCR) costs of oper- ations were $4,239,557. Salary costs were for eight permanent FTE. In addition, an 

undetermined number of temporary duty station personnel supported the NCR. In fiscal year 2005, NCR costs of operations were $5,305,490. Salary costs were 

for twelve permanent FTE. In addition, fourteen temporary duty station personnel 

supported the NCR. Estimated fiscal year 2006 costs of operations are $5,414,655. These costs are only 

through August 1, 2006, when the transfer of the mission to U.S. Coast Guard is 

expected to take place. 

INSPECTIONS OF ARRIVING SAUDIS

Question. There have been reports that certain Saudi nationals were not processed through US VISIT by CBP officers when they arrived at Dulles International 

Airport. Is this true and, if so, why? 

Answer. CBP is not aware of the specific incidents) this inquiry references, and 

would be pleased to research further with additional background information. However, certain classes of travelers are exempt from US VISIT enrollment. These exempted classes include, travelers applying for admission using an A, G, or NATO 

nonimmigrant visa; Taiwan representatives of TECRO and dependents; children 

under the age of 14 and persons over the age of 79. Additionally, the Secretary of 

State and the Secretary of Homeland Security have the authority to exempt individual travelers from US VISIT enrollment. These individual exemptions sometimes 

include foreign government officials and delegations who may not be traveling with 

diplomatic visas. 

Question. More generally, do supervisors have the ability to decide who to enroll 

and/or process and who not to? What is a supervisors ‘‘override’’ authority? 

Answer. Individual supervisors do not have the ability to decide who is and is not 

enrolled and processed by US VISIT. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of 

Homeland Security have the authority to exempt individual travelers from US 

VISIT enrollment. This authority is exercised at the headquarters level in advance 

of the arrival of the passenger. These individual exemptions sometimes include foreign government officials and delegations who may not be traveling with diplomatic 

visas. 

ENFORCEMENT OF CUSTOMS LAWS

Question. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, we have 

witnessed the steady erosion of the Transportation Security Administration’s legislated mandate to secure ‘‘all modes of transportation’’, not just aviation. Now I am 

hearing more and more stories from the field that the enforcement of Customs laws 

and regulations are being routinely ignored by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in favor of enforcing immigration laws. I take a back seat to no one in my 

strong belief that all of our immigration laws should and must be enforced. But this 

should not occur to the detriment of enforcing Customs laws. Trade enforcement is 

critical to the well being of our national economy. 

What assurances can you provide me that a continued focus on Customs enforcement is being accorded the proper level of support? 

Answer. DHS is absolutely committed to ICE’s concurrent customs and immigration enforcement missions. ICE’s Financial and Trade Investigations Division oversees national enforcement of traditional customs investigative arenas, including 

bulk cash smuggling, trade-based money laundering, commercial trade fraud and intellectual property rights (IPR) violations. Specifically, the Trade Transparency Unit 

(TTU) and the Commercial Fraud and IPR Unit target predatory trade practices 

that threaten U.S. economic stability, restrict U.S. industry competitiveness in 

world markets, and place the public health and safety of the American people at 

risk. The TTU, led by ICE, in cooperation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
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(CBP) and the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury, specifically analyzes domestic and foreign import and export trade data for discrepancies or anomalies that 

may indicate trade-based money laundering or other trade fraud violations. The 

Commercial Fraud and IPR Unit targets traditional customs violations, including 

IPR crimes, illegal textile transshipment, illegal importation of counterfeit and restricted pharmaceuticals, tobacco smuggling, circumvention of international trade 

agreements, and importer and broker compliance. 

In addition, the ICE Commercial Fraud and IPR Unit has implemented special 

enforcement operations targeting identified areas of vulnerability in the U.S. commercial trade system. These operations include Fraud Investigation Strike Teams 

(FIST), which target fraud within foreign trade zones and customs bonded warehouses, and Operation Security Bond, which targets the illegal use of the in-bond 

system to smuggle merchandise. During these operations, ICE’s enforcement of customs and immigration statutes has resulted in an increased discovery of commercial 

fraud violations and the identification and removal of illegal immigrants with unauthorized access to secure areas. 

ICE’s commitment to enforcing its concurrent customs and immigration enforcement missions is unwavering. 

CBP PRESENCE AT AIRPORTS

Question. On November 1, 2005, NTEU President Colleen M. Kelley wrote to USA 

Today responding to an October 24 story the paper had written about the increasingly long wait times for international passengers arriving in the United States. She 

claimed that it is the result of too few inspectors at the airports as well as because 

the ‘‘One Face at the Border’’ training has resulted in degradation in the specialized 

types of training CBP officers need to effectively do their jobs. 

Are the wait lines the result of too few inspectors? 

Answer. Wait times are contingent on available staffing, the number of available 

primary booths, the number and type of arriving flights/passengers (high risk 

flights/passengers vs. low risk), the number of arrivals during peak hours, the degree of scrutiny required for each passenger, and any heightened security measures. 

Question. Has training been degraded? 

Answer. Current CBP training is more comprehensive and structured then in either former agency. 

New CBP Officers receive 160 hours of Pre-Academy Orientation at their assigned 

port of entry before they depart for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. 

They graduate after 72 classroom days of training then return to the port prepared 

to fulfill a limited scope of responsibility-primary inspection for what once was Immigration and Customs purposes. 

Upon return to their port they undergo a rigorous and regimented 2-year training 

program filled with classroom, systems and on-the-job training which begins the 

process of preparing them for the different inspection environments to which they 

will be assigned, such as air passenger processing, air cargo processing, land passenger processing, sea cargo processing, etc. Neither the Customs Service nor the 

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) had such a structured program. 

The current ‘‘combined’’ Academy training is shorter in length than if CBP had 

merely put new CBP Officers into back-to-back courses of the legacy training. In restructuring its training programs, CBP discovered that it was able to condense the 

combined training in a rational way due to the many overlapping areas and similarly taught courses between the legacy immigration and customs training courses. 

For example, while Customs Inspectors previously received introductory immigration training in their basic course, and Immigration Inspectors received some introduction in Customs law, they both received firearms, defensive tactics, professionalism, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and interviewing skills training 

that applies in both environments. In addition, CBP now only requires Spanish language training for the Southwest border, Miami and Puerto Rico where those skills 

are needed. 

Incumbent officers who were employed prior to the March 1, 2003 merger are required to participate in structured and specific cross training courses for disciplines 

they have not previously received training for prior to being assigned to a new task. 

As of December 31, 2005, CBP has identified, built and distributed more than 37 

cross-training modules ranging from a 6-hour CD–ROM awareness course on Customs/Immigration fundamentals to an 8-day classroom session on immigration law 

and procedures in processing passenger in primary. All of these training programs 

include many of the required pre-requisites. 

In addition to the new CBP Academy curriculum, CBP also worked with USDA 

to develop a new unified entry-level training program for Agriculture Specialists. 
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CBP INSPECTORS AT OUR PORTS

Question. Many valid concerns have been raised about the troubling sale of control 

of a number of U.S. seaports to a foreign government-owned entity. This sale is 

troubling on so many levels. The President assures us that the ports are secure because the Coast Guard provides security at the ports and Customs and Border Protection officers examine the containers as they are being unloaded. But many outside observers believe there are not enough CBP inspectors at the ports to conduct 

robust screening and security activities. While there are significant hiring increases 

in the budget request for Border Patrol agents and immigration enforcement officers—increases I strongly support—there are no apparent hiring increases for inspection personnel at our ports. 

If there are insufficient inspection personnel at our ports at this point, and many 

of our ports are being controlled by foreign entities, how can you assure us that this 

budget request makes our ports safer in the absence of additional inspection staff? 

Answer. In the fiscal year 2007 President’s budget proposal, CBP is requesting 

an additional 106 positions to enhance its ability to detect illicit radiological materials concealed within shipments, conveyances or containerized cargo entering the 

United States. The additional staff will support the deployment of weapons of mass 

destruction (WMD) detection systems deployed through Domestic Nuclear Detection 

Office’s WMD procurement program and ensure CBP will have dedicated personnel 

to resolve alarms from Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) and to conduct radiological examinations at our Nation’s busiest seaports. 

WMD detection systems are a critical part of CBP’s layered process that builds 

on redundant enforcement layers to detect and prevent contraband, including illicit 

materials, from entering the United States. CBP recognizes that no single strategy 

or risk assessment is 100 percent effective and accurate, so CBP focuses on layering 

multiple initiatives together to accomplish its mission. CBP employs its layered enforcement approach in safeguarding U.S. borders from threat by land, air and sea. 

Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology enable CBP to screen or examine a 

larger portion of the stream of commercial traffic in less time while facilitating legitimate trade. These tools provide CBP with a significant capability to detect and 

interdict terrorist weapons at our ports of entry. 

CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE (CSI)

Question. Please explain the process by which an overseas port becomes a member 

of CSI, including the security review and the procedures to which the host government (and Customs officials) agree to adhere. 

Answer. A potential Container Security Initiative (CSI) port is identified either 

by CBP or through a formal request from the foreign government to the U.S. Embassy or directly to CBP. The decision on the first 20 CSI ports was based on the 

total volume of direct container traffic to the United States. Subsequent to the first 

20 ports, potential CSI ports are evaluated on several factors including container 

volume to the United States, intelligence threat level, strategic potential, port assessment status, government political will and capacity building status. 

Once a potential CSI port is identified, a preliminary study is conducted of the 

number of containers arriving in the United States from that port, the number of 

high-risk containers arriving in the United States from that port, the potential of 

that port being used for transshipment from a high-risk country, intelligence information threats and perceived political will. 

An assessment is then conducted at the potential CSI port. The assessment teams 

consist of personnel from CBP, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 

U.S. Coast Guard Officers, and more recently, Department of Energy Megaports 

Program Officers. The assessment evaluates the overall port practices with the goal 

of determining the vulnerabilities to their cargo processing systems, the level of 

competence of the host government to conduct inspections, the technical security at 

the port, the personnel security of the port, any vulnerabilities in both the government agencies as well as private companies working at the port, the amount of cooperation that the host government is willing to provide CSI, the types and effectiveness of radiation monitoring systems, the types and effectiveness of large scale 

non-intrusive X-ray or Gamma-ray machines, and the laws applicable to allow inspections of cargo. 

Once a favorable assessment is completed, CBP and the host government sign a 

Declaration of Principles (DOP). The DOP is a non-binding arrangement between 

the two governments to implement CSI. The DOP contains language that both Customs Administrations agree to: 

—Intensify bilateral customs cooperation; 
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—Exchange information and work closely to help ensure the identification, screening and sealing of high-risk containers at the earliest possible opportunity; 

—Station, on a basis of reciprocity and on a pilot basis U.S. CBP officers; and 

—Consult closely on the implementation of CSI at the port. 

After the DOP is signed, CBP and the host Nation work together to implement 

the CSI program by facilitating the physical build-out of working areas and developing local CSI Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The local SOP describes in 

detail how the CSI process will work as well as the container examination procedures. 

After the CSI port becomes operational, an evaluation of the port is conducted at 

3-months, 6-months, and every 6 months thereafter. The evaluations determine 

whether or not CBP and the host Nation are complying with the SOP and formulate 

ways to improve the CSI operation. 

DUBAI PORTS WORLD (DPW)

Question. The Port of Dubai has recently become the first port in the Middle East 

to become a Container Security Initiative (CSI) port. When did the initial port assessment for Dubai’s participation in CSI occur, who performed the assessment, and 

when was participation finalized? 

Answer. The initial port assessment at the Port of Dubai took place September 

23–25, 2004. Personnel from CBP, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

(ICE), DHS Attache Offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and the U.S. Coast Guard participated in the assessment. The Declaration of Principles between CBP and Dubai 

Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (Dubai Customs) was signed on December 12, 2004. The CSI port of Dubai began operations on March 26, 2005. 

Question. What role, if any, did the Department of Defense play in the assessment 

and/or the determination that Dubai should become a member of CSI? 

Answer. The Department of Defense did not participate in the assessment and/ 

or the determination that Dubai should become a member of CSI. 

Question. Under CSI, the United States stations CBP officials at a participating 

ports and, based on threat and analysis, inspects or screens containers (determined 

to be potentially high risk and which are headed directly for a U.S. port) prior to 

the loading of the container on the ship. Our CBP personnel request host country 

Customs officials to screen suspect containers and/or physically inspect them for 

suspicious items, however, at best, U.S. CBP officials only observe that process. 

Once a container arrives at a U.S. port, our inspectors are able to screen and open 

containers. It has been asserted by CBP officials that the port operators (including 

potentially DPW) do not have access to or are not involved with the imaging or 

other inspection of these containers overseas or in the United States. 

What confidence do we have that CBP’s methods of operation cannot be compromised by a government-controlled port operating company with a CSI port located in that country—i.e. when a potential bad actor has a high degree of visibility 

into both ends of the supply chain? 

Answer. CBP utilizes a multi-faceted layered defense, which employs various enforcement activities at several points along the supply chain. The system was designed to mitigate the possibility of compromising the entire supply chain by breaching one component of it. 

Since 9/11 CBP has initiated: 

—The 24-hour rule which requires cargo information to be transmitted to CBP 24 

hours prior to laden at a foreign seaport; 

—The CBP National Targeting Center, which was established to ensure all shipments destined to the United States are reviewed against the CBP Automated 

Targeting System; 

—The CBP Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C–TPAT), which also 

was initiated as a force multiplier by employing the import/export community 

to enhance security measures within their respective business practices; and 

—The CBP Container Security Initiative (CSI), which was developed to augment 

the other CBP programs by allowing for enforcement action to be taken at a 

point earlier in the supply chain and creating an additional layer of scrutiny 

and enforcement within the overall supply chain. 

Cargo moving through the supply chain would also be subjected to the security 

and enforcement programs of other U.S. agencies such as: 

—U.S. Coast Guard 96 hour notice of arrival requirement; 

—Port security enhancements as set forth by the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code; and 

—Department of Energy (DOE) Megaports program. 
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Many of the programs listed above, which are components of the U.S. government’s layered defense, are not accessible by port operators. 

CBP performs the targeting and analysis of cargo shipments. The Automated Targeting System is not shared or linked to the port operators or foreign Customs administrations. 

When members of a CSI team suspect that a container warrants examination, a 

request is made to the host Customs Administration. If there is agreement, the 

cargo is examined utilizing Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) equipment. If there is 

any anomaly then a subsequent more intrusive examination is conducted. If the host 

Customs Administration refuses to conduct the examination, then a decision is 

made by the CSI team either to permit the loading of the container and designate 

such container for an examination at the U.S. port of arrival, or for CBP to issue 

a Do-not-Load (DNL) order to the cargo carrier. 

Any cargo that is examined at a CSI location is always subject to the CBP enforcement protocols in the United States, as well as the possibility of the cargo being 

re-examined. Port operators do not have any control or insight into the cargo selection and examination process at a CSI location and they do not have any insight 

into the selection and examination/re-examination process at U.S. ports of entry. 

The CBP programs, in conjunction with the multitude of other U.S. government 

agency enforcement initiatives, put forth a layered/multi-dimensional strategy to 

combat the attempts by any members of the import/export community to compromise the supply chain. 

SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Question. Please provide the most recent data on the total number of shipping 

containers which enter the United States, the percentage of those that are screened, 

those that are examined, and those that are inspected. Also please provide your definitions of those terms. 

Answer. CBP employs a layered process that builds on redundant enforcement 

layers to detect and prevent contraband, including illicit materials, from entering 

the United States. CBP recognizes that no single strategy or risk assessment is 100 

percent effective and accurate, so CBP focuses on layering multiple initiatives together to accomplish its mission. CBP employs its layered enforcement approach in 

safeguarding U.S. borders from threat by land, air and sea. 

Conveyances that are identified as high-risk undergo an examination. In fiscal 

year 2005, 11,342,493 sea-borne containers entered the United States from foreign 

locations. Approximately 5 percent, or 569,308 sea containers were examined. CBP 

defines an examination as a physical inspection of a conveyance and/or the imaging 

of a conveyance using large-scale Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology, for the 

presence of contraband. 

CBP defines screening as a passive means of scanning a conveyance, baggage or 

cargo. CBP screens conveyances, baggage, and cargoes with radiation portal monitors and other radiation detection equipment for the presence of radiological emissions. CBP currently screens 40 percent of all sea-borne containers for the presence 

of radiation. 

NII technology enables us to screen or examine a larger portion of the stream of 

commercial traffic in less time while facilitating legitimate trade. These tools provide CBP with a significant capability to detect and interdict terrorist weapons at 

our ports of entry. 

INSPECTIONS AT AIR PORTS OF ENTRY

Question. There do not appear to be staffing increases in the budget for the POEs. 

What impact does this have on primary and secondary inspections at airports? 

Answer. CBP’s existing staff will manage the current and anticipated increases 

in travel and trade by utilizing advanced information components and international 

programs like the Container Security Initiative (CSI) agreements to mitigate any 

delays in traveler and cargo processing. Implementation of trusted traveler programs and further development of the CBP Immigration Advisor Program at foreign 

ports of debarkation would also minimize the impact of a static staffing model. CBP 

utilizes state of the art information technology, traveler information sharing efforts 

with the Department of State, advance traveler screening via the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), and the National Targeting Center (NTC). 

Question. Is there a requirement that port directors have been given that they 

must meet in terms of inspecting inbound plane passengers—such as 45 minutes? 

Answer. CBP is not currently bound by a required processing time; a previous legislative requirement to process all inbound international passengers within 45-minutes of arrival was repealed by the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Re-
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form Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–173). CBP does, however, have a 30-minute processing time as a future goal. 

Question. Does this budget address concerns enumerated in GAO report 05–663? 

Answer. CBP has addressed the concerns raised by GAO report 05–663 entitled 

‘‘International Air Passengers: Staffing Model for Airport Inspections Personnel Can 

Be Improved.’’ Through cross-training initiatives, CBP has been adding officers at 

the passenger primary lanes in our airports, processing all travelers, and making 

mission related referrals to secondary inspection for people considered higher risk. 

The fiscal year 2007 budget requests funds to improve the Automated Targeting 

System, extend the Immigration Advisory Program, leverage pre-departure passenger information, and strengthen consolidated anti-terrorism secondary inspection. This will create an effective force-multiplier, and serve to speed the processing 

of legitimate travelers, thus lowering overall wait times. 

OUTBOUND INSPECTIONS

Question. What is the status of meeting the outbound inspections recommendations as listed in the June 2005 report—OIG–05–21? 

Answer. CBP’s Office of Field Operations is beginning its re-evaluation of the Outbound program, which is responsible for enforcing U.S. export laws and regulations 

and ensuring that weapons of mass destruction do not fall into the hands of criminals or terrorists. The goal is to align Outbound enforcement and processing with 

current Inbound processes, to the extent possible, which will improve uniformity 

and enhance border security programs. 

With the pending implementation of mandatory Automated Export System (AES) 

filing, which will require electronic filing for all export shipments that currently require a Shippers Export Declaration (SED), more information will be available on 

export shipments. It will be critical to leverage this electronic information to enhance the secure screening and processing of outbound cargo, whereas current capabilities for this purpose are limited. Not all export shipments are currently filed 

through AES, which hampers CBP’s Outbound targeting efforts. The U.S. Census 

Bureau also has what is known as the ‘‘Option 4’’ filer program, which allows certain exporters to file export information after the shipment has departed the United 

States. Ultimately, CBP resources must be aligned in a manner that allows this additional advance information to be used to screen and target high-risk shipments 

and to conduct compliance inspections. As part of this process, CBP must also implement a risk-based screening model for export cargo, similar to what is already in 

place on the import side. 

Currently, CBP outbound enforcement is accomplished with the resources resident 

in the Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Teams (A–TCET) at the ports of 

entry. These teams work as a single, united enforcement team with a primary focus 

on targeting terrorists and terrorist weapons. Their secondary focus is the interdiction of narcotics, other contraband, alien smugglers/trafficking, fraudulent documents and agricultural terrorism. 

TUNNELS

Question. What is the policy regarding filling tunnels discovered on the borders? 

Who is responsible for filling them and using what funds? 

Answer. While there is currently no policy regarding tunnel filling or remediation, 

both CBP and ICE are currently drafting Tunnel Principles/Policy (roles and responsibilities) when a sophisticated tunnel (highly organized or sophisticated tunnel 

leading to a house or warehouse) is discovered. The tunnel principles mainly emphasize joint cooperation and coordination between CBP and ICE. The Border Patrol 

Sector Chief and ICE Special-Agent-in-Charge will develop local protocols based 

upon these principles. 

There is no specific authority or funding indicating that any particular group in 

the Federal Government has been designated the responsibility to fill border tunnels. The cost of the remediation of the tunnel in the San Diego, CA area is estimated to be approximately $3 million (these costs include security, concrete, environmental safety, labor etc). Generally speaking, most of the tunnels detected have 

been rather small by comparison to the most recently discovered tunnel in San 

Diego, CA. The tunnels have been filled by the Office of Border Patrol (OBP) Facilities Department or the National Guard, using general Salaries and Expenses appropriated funds. 

Question. What activities are being taken by CBP, Science and Technology, or 

other agencies to improve the technology for discovering tunnels? 

Answer. The S&T Directorate is working with the Office of Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to find 
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technology solutions for tunnel detection along the Southern and Northern borders 

of the United States. 

The S&T Directorate participated in the Tunnel Detection Technical Support 

Working Group (TSWG) meeting held in January 2006 and the Joint Task Force6 Tunneling Conference held in June 2004. The S&T Directorate is also engaged 

with NORTHCOM’s Futures Group in relaying, discussing, and leveraging potential 

technologies that satisfy DOD and DHS’s tunnel detection needs. The S&T Directorate’s Border & Transportation (B&T) Portfolio met with NORTHCOM officials in 

August 2005 to discuss specific opportunities to collaborate and leverage each organization’s expertise. 

CBP is also coordinating with a number of sources that could possibly provide 

technology that will meet CBP’s detection needs. These sources include the Defense 

Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Sandia Laboratories, and the Border 

Research Technology Center. There is currently no proven technology that can detect the types of tunnels that have recently been encountered. Some promising research and development is being done by Sandia Laboratories, but at this time, its 

field utility is unknown. 

CBP AIR AND MARINE

Question. Please breakout the items you plan to procure in fiscal year 20006/2007 

and the funding source within AMO for each item (i.e. Northern Border, WHDEA, 

etc.). 

Answer. 
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PLANNED CBP AIR AND MARINE ACQUISITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND FISCAL

YEAR 2007—DOLLARS IN MILLIONS

Question. What is the status of establishment of all of the Northern border 

airwings? Please provide the number of personnel on board at each location, the 

number and types of equipment at each location, the hours per day/week of operations at each location, and specific milestones which must be met (and when they 

will be met) to achieve full operating capacity at each location. 

Answer. In fiscal year 2003, CBP Air and Marine (formerly Air and Marine Operations) received congressional funding to open the first of five planned Northern border air wing locations. The five planned locations were strategically placed along the 

Northern border in areas that provided for a 1-hour minimum response time to a 

border penetration. The five planned locations are Plattsburgh, New York; Detroit, 

Michigan; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Great Falls, Montana; and Bellingham, 

Washington. Bellingham was the first to be opened on August 20, 2004, followed by 

Plattsburgh 18 days later on October 8, 2004. Great Falls will open third in the 

summer of 2006. CBP will begin the activation process for the new air sites in both 

Detroit and the Grand Forks area of North Dakota in fiscal year 2007. The site survey for Detroit has been completed and preliminary work to assess hangar, maintenance, and support facility requirements is ongoing. Air assets are being identified 

for transfer to the site and staffing plans are being compiled. The fiscal year 2006 

appropriation provided $2 million for the North Dakota air site assessment, which 

is in progress and should be completed in late May 2006. In addition, DHS is devel-
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oping funding options to ensure we meet the goal of establishing a presence at both 

sites by the end of fiscal year 2007. 

Current number of personnel on board, the number and types of equipment, and 

the hours per day/week of operations at each location are as follows in the table 

below. 

In order to achieve full operating capacity, CBP’s aviation strategic modernization 

plan needs to be completed, reviewed and approved by the Department and Congress. This plan includes fleet modernization, recapitalization and fleet standardization by reducing the number of aircraft types currently being operated and associated technology, staffing and facility requirements. CBP is taking an incremental 

approach to attain full operating staffing capacity at the Northern Border Air 

branches. 

Location Current FTE Current aircraft Current coverage hours 

Plattsburgh, NY ................................. 18 1—PC–12 ........

2—AS350 .........

1—C–206 ........

1—C–210 ........

0800–2400 

5 days 

After hours callout as necessary 

Detroit, MI .......................................... 1 1—OH6 ............ 0800–1600 

5 days 

After hours callout as necessary 

Grand Forks, ND ................................ 3 1—AS350 .........

1—C–206 ........

1—C–182 ........

0700–1500 

7 days 

After hours callout as necessary 

Great Falls, MT .................................. 1 34 2—C550 ...........

1—PC–12 ........

2—UH60 ..........

TBD 

Bellingham, WA ................................. 19 1—C–550 ........

1—PC–12 ........

1—AS350 .........

1—MD600 ........

1—C–206 ........

1—C–182 ........

0700–1700 

5 days 

After hours callout as necessary 

1 The staffing and aircraft numbers indicated for Great Falls, which will be opening this summer, are projected. 

ADVANCED TRAINING CENTER

Question. In the December 28, 2005, response to my October 19, 2005, letter regarding the status of items identified in Conference Report 109–241, I was told that 

the ‘‘final spending plan, project schedules, and projected training requirements’’ 

would be provided to the Committee ‘‘by February 18, 2006’’. It is now March 6, 

2006 and we have yet to receive the report. When can we expect to receive the report? 

Answer. The report receiving final revisions and will be transmitted shortly. 

Question. Also, please provide the level of funding provided in the fiscal year 2007 

request for operations and activities at the Advanced Training Center. Answer. CBP’s base budget for fiscal year 2007 includes $9.5 million for ongoing 

operations and management at the Advanced Training Center. 

TUCSON SECTOR CHECKPOINTS

Question. The DHS Inspector General issued a report in January of 2006 that 

made a strong case for permanent Border Patrol checkpoints. It said that, ‘‘Permanent checkpoints permit safer, more efficient law enforcement. It is not necessary 

to prohibit permanent checkpoints in order to encourage the use of alternative tactics and mobile interior operations.’’ 

What are you doing to remove the House-backed bill language that mandates the 

periodic movement of these checkpoints in the Tucson sector? 

Answer. CBP Congressional Affairs has conducted numerous briefings to House 

Appropriations Committee Staff members on the use of efficient checkpoints. Permanent checkpoints elsewhere on the Southwest Border, located in strategic 

chokepoints in areas of egress from border areas, have proven to be effective enforcement tools and thus make up an important part of CBP’s ‘‘defense in depth’’ 

strategy of controlling the border. Permanent checkpoints are used effectively in 

every Sector of the Southwest Border except Tucson Sector. 

Question. How much does it cost to rotate these checkpoints? 

Answer. The checkpoint located on Interstate 19 is the only tactical checkpoint 

rotated every 7 days from one location to another. The two locations currently have 
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checkpoint equipment located at both sites and only require personnel to rotate from 

one location to another. In order to rotate checkpoints, it takes a minimum of 10 

agents 2 hours in order to complete the checkpoint rotation, which includes the 

breakdown of one site, and the setup of the other. It also costs the duplication of 

checkpoint equipment to include port-a-johns, trailers, signage, cones and lighting. 

These costs are not per rotation, but are as a result of having to rotate. The duplicate equipment costs about $65,000 plus an additional port-a-john contract for $140 

per month. 

Question. What, if any, health-related problems have been experienced by the men 

and women who are working in this difficult (extreme heat, vehicle exhaust, lack 

of rest facilities) environment? 

Answer. There have not been any health-related problems to personnel working 

at the rotating Tucson sector checkpoints. All medical and safety precautions are 

taken for the agents working at the checkpoint. Shade, water, medical and communication are available to the working agents or the checkpoint would not be allowed 

to open. 

Question. What is the full construction cost of permanent checkpoints in the Tucson sector? 

Answer. The total cost for establishing three proposed checkpoints in Tucson Sec- tor was $45.78 million in December 2004. An updated estimate would include increases associated with construction and inflation factors. 

—Highway 85—$12.79 million 

—Highway 90—$15.31 million 

—Interstate 19—$17.68 million 

This is an estimated total that includes land acquisition, design, construction 

costs, auxiliary cost, management services, and support costs. National comprehensive traffic control guidelines are being developed in response to the National Transportation Safety Board, and may also impact the cost estimate. The guidelines are 

a collaborative effort between CBP, Federal Highway Administration, and representatives from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials. 

Question. To what extent do law breakers take advantage of the temporary checkpoints by moving illegal aliens when CBP is closing the temporary checkpoints? 

Answer. Since Arizona is required to rotate checkpoints every 7 days, and Nogales 

only has two authorized sites, they rotate every Saturday. Border Patrol’s movements are predictable as dictated by the appropriations language, and give the 

smugglers a clear advantage. 

Law breakers do take advantage when CBP is closing the temporary checkpoints 

by smuggling their illegal cargo (illegal aliens, narcotics, etc.) further into the interior of the United States. When the checkpoint is at the northern location, smugglers simply stage their loads just south of it and once it is moved to the southern 

location, they move their loads north. The moment a checkpoint is closed, scouts notify smugglers immediately to transport their illegal cargo further north into the 

United States. The smugglers are very in tune to these rotations. Border Patrol deploys additional resources to the interstate when possible, but the manpower required to move the checkpoints limits this. 

Smugglers also take advantage of Border Patrol movements by exploiting the lack 

of flanking infrastructure, which would otherwise be present at a permanent site. 

With no cameras and only limited sensors to the flanks of the temporary sites, 

smugglers routinely walk around the temporary checkpoints. 

NORTHERN BORDER CARRYOVER FUNDS

Question. On what activities will you obligate the remaining $11 million in unobligated Northern Border prior year balances? When will these funds be obligated? 

Answer. We anticipate obligating $6 million on Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM’s) 

and Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD’s) throughout fiscal year 2006, $3.8 million 

for facilities repairs and alterations by the end of fiscal year 2006, and $1.2 million 

to be obligated by July 2006 for various mission support projects to support AntiTerrorism. 

SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY SPECIALISTS

Question. What is the per person cost to hire, train, and make proficient the specialists who verify participants’ compliance as a member of C–TPAT? 

Answer. It is estimated that the per-person cost to hire, train, and make proficient 

the specialists who verify participant’s compliance as a member of C–TPAT is 

$201,560. This includes $15,000 in training costs, $83,000 in SCS Salary and compensation, $26,560 in benefits and $77,000 for 1 full year of validation visits. 
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A newly hired Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) must undergo a 2-week Basic SCS 

Training course. This course focuses on the core program requirements of the C– 

TPAT program and is administered by CBP C–TPAT program officers and managers, and experienced SCSs. Private sector instructors who have first hand knowledge of supply chain principles, logistics management, and related business practices provide additional instruction. 

In addition to the basic course, two 3-day training sessions are held annually. One 

coincides with the Annual C–TPAT Training Seminar and the other is a session 

held at one of the C–TPAT Field Offices. 

These sessions allow the HQs C–TPAT Director and the Program Management 

staff to communicate important program developments and newly implemented procedures and technology. 

While the Basic SCS course provides the students with formal and effective classroom instruction to learn the scope of the duties of the SCS position, accompanying 

experienced SCSs on a year’s worth of validation visits is critical to attaining the 

desired level of proficiency of the SCS. 

ARBITRATION DECISION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 AWARDS

Question. What is the potential cost of the recent arbitrator decision on the fiscal 

year 2005 awards process? 

Answer. For fiscal year 2005, CBP implemented a unified awards process in order 

to ensure that employees working side-by-side and performing the same duties 

would have the same opportunities for awards recognition. CBP inherited four different negotiated awards processes when it was formed, two of them very similar 

to this unified process. One union with a significantly different awards program 

agreed to the unified process, but the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) 

sought to maintain its status quo using local joint awards committees (JAC). It is 

the agency’s position that we cannot treat our front line officers differently while 

holding them to common standards of performance. 

This arbitrator decision affects only bargaining unit employees represented by 

NTEU. The figures below are estimates based on how the funding for awards under 

the old JAC process would have been constructed. 

—As of September 3, 2005, there were approximately 13,650 employees in the 

NTEU bargaining unit, with combined salaries of $754.6 million. 

—A unit’s awards ‘‘pool’’ is typically calculated on the basis of 1 percent of the 

combined salaries of employees on-board in that unit as of a particular date. 

For fiscal year 2005, the awards pools were calculated in Pay Period 17, which 

ended on September 3. The awards pool that would have been available to 

award just NTEU employees for fiscal year 2005 would have been $7.546 million. 

—Organizational components typically reserve 15 to 25 percent of the awards pool 

to fund special act awards throughout the year. The balance of the pool is available to distribute as awards for superior performance. It is estimated that $6.04 

million would have been available to pay awards to NTEU employees under the 

JAC process. 

—The arbitrator’s decision requires the agency to recreate the local JACs, collect 

nominations for shares, and reach consensus on the number of shares to award, 

if any, to each nominee. If an award calculated under this process is determined 

to be higher than what an employee was actually awarded, additional payment 

is to be made. The decision is silent on the action to be taken if the JAC recommends a lower award or no award to an employee who received one. Theoretically, then, the decision could result in merely a redistribution of awards 

without additional cost. In reality, however, the agency is unlikely to take actions that will result in loss of an award already paid out. 

—The award process used was designed to be fair and equitable to employees of 

all bargaining units, and similar to the NTEU process, provided employees the 

opportunity to nominate themselves and/or co-workers for awards. Therefore, it 

is not expected that re-running the 2005 awards under the NTEU process would 

result in substantial increase in costs. 

It is noted that CBP believes the arbitrator’s decision is flawed, and the agency 

is filing exceptions with the Federal Labor Relations Authority. 

Question. If CBP is required to correct the process and pay out the rewards, from 

which account would these funds be drawn? 

Answer. Any required payments would be made from CBP’s Salaries and Expenses account. 
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RESPONDING TO LETTERS FROM CONGRESS

Question. Is CBP looking for a contractor to help its employees write letters to 

Congress? If so, why and isn’t this more properly a Department rather than a contractor function? 

Answer. CBP does not employ contractors to write letters to Congress. We have 

employed contractors to instruct writing skills to our employees so that they are better able to author and edit memos, letters, reports, and other documents. 

BORDER PATROL DUTIES

Question. On February 15, 2006, the Washington Post ran an article regarding the 

Vice President’s accidental shooting of a friend while hunting quail on a private 

ranch in Texas that stated, in part, ‘‘and a Federal Border Patrol agent, guarding 

the gate because Cheney was there, knew nothing about the accident.’’ The Vice 

President already is protected by a significant Secret Service detail. 

Given the relative paucity of Border Patrol agents posted along our Southwest 

border, and the public’s strong interest that our borders be protected, why was an 

agent pulled off the border to perform a duty that is routinely and more appropriately performed by the Secret Service? 

Answer. The U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector did provide perimeter 

security during the Vice President’s visit to the ranch. The U.S. Secret Service requested assistance from the Rio Grande Valley Sector due to the vastness of the 

ranch, the Border Patrol’s 4-wheel drive vehicle capabilities and the agent’s knowledge and familiarity with the area. The ranch is located within the sector’s 

Kingsville Station area of responsibility and is routinely patrolled by Border Patrol 

agents. According to the sector, this request for assistance was received well in advance of the visit and was supported without sacrificing agent presence along the 

immediate border area or at the sector’s checkpoints. 

VIRGIN ISLAND SUBSTATION

Question. What is the status of opening a Border Patrol substation in the Virgin 

Islands? 

Answer. The current threat assessments in the sector do not support placing it 

as a priority enforcement area with the creation of a new Border Patrol sector. Current assessments of the illegal immigrant flow in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) 

place it at 0.1 percent of that of other focus areas, such as the Southwest land border, with an annual illegal immigrant flow that exceeds 1 million. Therefore, DHS 

does not support establishing a Border Patrol facility in the USVI at this time. 

ICE CONTRACT WITH KELLOGG, BROWN AND ROOT

Question. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Kellogg, 

Brown and Root, the engineering and construction subsidiary of Halliburton, a contingency contract to support ICE facilities in the event of an emergency. With a 

maximum total value of $385 million over a 5-year term (consisting of a 1-year base 

period and four 1-year options), the competitively awarded contract will be executed 

by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. KBR held the previous ICE contract from 

2000 through 2005. The contract calls for establishing temporary detention and 

processing capabilities to augment existing ICE Detention and Removal Operations 

facilities in the event of an emergency influx of immigrants into the United States, 

or to support the rapid development of new programs. The contingency support contract provides for planning and, if required, initiation of specific engineering, construction, and logistics associated with expanding facilities as required. 

Is it your intention to use this contract to construct the additional detention 

bedspace and the 6,700 new beds called for in the budget request? 

Answer. The contingency contract provides ICE with an emergency response 

mechanism to deploy support services and temporary shelters within short response 

times for both emergency responders as well as migrant populations. ICE has not 

utilized the KBR contingency support contract to construct detention facilities in the 

past. ICE does not anticipate the need to utilize the KBR contract for developing 

new detention facilities associated with the increase of the 6,700 fiscal year 2007 

detention beds. 

Question. Has KBR constructed existing detention bedspace under the terms of 

this contract or of any previous contracts? Please provide us with the details. 

Answer. ICE has not exercised the current contingency support contract to construct any existing detention facilities. Further, ICE has not utilized any previous 

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WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT

Question. For worksite enforcement, please provide fiscal year 2005 case and 

workload statistics, both criminal and administrative. 

Answer. There were a total of 412 worksite enforcement criminal cases closed in 

fiscal year 2005. For fiscal year 2005, there were 176 arrests for criminal violations 

and 1,116 administrative apprehensions. 

LENGTH OF STAY

Question. What is the average length of stay for a detained alien in ICE’s custody, 

including those in expedited removal? 

Answer. The current average length of stay for all detained aliens, including all 

case types and nationalities, is 33.7 days. Release from custody includes all possible 

release types, to include bonds, order of recognizance, order of supervision, removal, 

etc. 

Source: DRO official statistics (as of May 31, 2006). 

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL LEGAL ADVISOR (OPLA)

Question. Please provide a break out of the attorneys in OPLA for fiscal year 

2003/2004/2005/2006, including position type and location, the percentage of growth, 

how many are on board currently? 

Answer. There are 3 SES positions within OPLA: Principal Legal Advisor, Deputy 

Principal Legal Advisor and the Director of Field Legal Operations. The remaining 

ICE attorneys are in the GS–905 series. 

The following is a breakdown of the number of attorneys onboard: 

—September 30, 2003: 614 

—September 30, 2004: 608 

—September 30, 2005: 571 

—February 10, 2006: 599 (on board) 

The decrease in the number of attorneys from September 2003 (614) to February 

2006 (599) was the result of several factors. OPLA lost attorneys to CIS and CBP 

in the transition to DHS. Additionally, because of an uncertain budget situation, 

ICE instituted a hiring freeze and waiver process that precluded OPLA from effectively replacing staff lost through attrition. 

The attached charts show the number of attorneys by location. 

Question. What is the expected average caseload reduction for attorneys based on 

the requested resources for fiscal year 2007? 

Answer. Each additional attorney assigned to perform immigration court work 

handles at least 500 cases annually. With additional attorney resources, there will 

be more time in which to respond to motions, prepare cases, write briefs and respond to inquiries from clients. If the ICE legal program receives the requested positions, attorneys will be able to spend more time preparing the average case for hearing before the Immigration Courts. This will have numerous beneficial consequences: 

ICE attorneys will have additional time to obtain and review the A-files, prepare 

the cross-examination of the respondents, locate and interview other witnesses, research complex legal issues, write pre-trial briefs, and confer with opposing counsel. 

The current attorney level results in the delay and/or termination of court proceedings, provides more time for undocumented aliens to amass equities in the 

United States, and results in additional detention costs for the agency. Each 1-week 

continuance costs ICE $665 (i.e., $95 per day) in additional detention costs. In fiscal 

year 2004, detainees remained in agency custody for an average of 39 days. The Immigration Courts completed 84,975 detained cases that year, which accounted for 34 

percent of its total caseload. Furthermore, with an increased attorney workforce, attorneys will have more time to enter into stipulated deportation agreements with 

detainees, resulting in a more effective use of detention beds. With an increased 

number of attorneys, the program could make more effective use of detention and 

removal resources. 

BREACHED BOND

Question. Please explain the Breached Bond program, how many detention beds 

it supported in fiscal years 2002–2005, how many beds are estimated to be supported by it in fiscal year 2006 and budgeted for in fiscal year 2007. 

Answer. The Breached Bond/Detention Fund was authorized in Section 112 of the 

Department of Justice Appropriations Act of 1993 (Public Law 102–395). The Act 

amended Section 286 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952, by establishing, in the General Fund of the Treasury, a separate account to be called the 
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Breached Bond/Detention Fund. The first $8,000,000 in breached cash and surety 

bonds collected goes to the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury. All collections in excess of $8,000,000 posted under the INA, which are recovered by the Department 

of Justice, are deposited as offsetting collections into this fund. Amounts deposited 

into the fund, which remain available until expended, can be used for expenses incurred in the collection of breached bonds, bond management, litigation activities to 

obtain compliance from surety companies found to be delinquent in meeting their 

obligations to ICE, and for expenses associated with the detention of criminal and 

illegal aliens. 

In 1998, the Immigration Detention account receipts were merged into this account. These receipts are derived from the penalty portion of the receipts collected 

under Section 245(i) of the INA. Section 245(i) allows a person who qualifies for permanent residency, but is ineligible to adjust status in the United States because of 

an immigration status violation, to pay a $1,000 penalty to continue processing in 

the United States. A portion of each application fee (not to exceed $200.00) that the 

Attorney General determines is required to process the application under the section 

and is remitted to the Attorney General. Any remaining portions of such fees are 

deposited by the Attorney General into the Breached Bond Detention Fund established under § 286(r). 

Detention beds supported from fiscal years 2002–2005 are as follows: 

—Fiscal year 2002: 3,857 

—Fiscal year 2003: 5,166 

—Fiscal year 2004: 3,498 

—Fiscal year 2005: 3,378 

Estimated detention beds supported and budgeted for fiscal years 2006–2007 are 

as follows: 

—Fiscal year 2006: 2,598 

—Fiscal year 2007: 2,598 

Question. Also, please explain the estimated impact on the program of the anticipated increase in detentions resulting from the SBI. 

Answer. While the number of aliens apprehended and detained will rise, the Department has put into place practices that will allow the program to turn over detention beds quicker, improve the processing of aliens, and facilitate their removal 

from the United States. 

DETENTIONS

Question. For fiscal years 2002–2005, how many illegal aliens did you detain for 

one day or longer? 

Answer. Illegal aliens detained for 1 day or longer during fiscal years 2002–2005 

are as follows: 

—Fiscal year 2002: 181,236 

—Fiscal year 2003: 209,629 

—Fiscal year 2004: 215,417 

—Fiscal year 2005: 217,270 

Question. Of that total, how many were detained for less than 2 weeks, less than 

1 month, and more than 1 month? 

Answer. Illegal aliens detained for less than 2 weeks, less than 1 month, and 

more than 1 month are detailed below. 

2 Weeks 2 Wks—1 Mo. > 1 mo. Total 

Fiscal year 2002 ........................................................... 93,728 33,869 53,639 181,236 

Fiscal year 2003 ........................................................... 114,210 36,006 59,413 209,629 

Fiscal year 2004 ........................................................... 115,613 34,637 65,167 215,417 

Fiscal year 2005 ........................................................... 112,705 45,149 59,416 217,270 

LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT CENTER

Question. Please provide the number of State inquiries into the LESC for fiscal 

year 2003 and fiscal year 2004, and any specific workload statistics for LESC in 

support of fugitive operations. 

Answer. In fiscal year 2003, the LESC responded to a total of 594,352 queries 

from Federal, State and local law enforcement officers, of which 385,651 were queries from State and local law enforcement officers. For fiscal year 2004, the LESC 

responded to a total of 667,453 queries, of which 458,711 were queries from State 

and local law enforcement officers. 

The LESC identified a combined total of 4,617 ICE fugitives through NCIC in fiscal years 2003 (488), 2004 (1,854) and 2005 (2,275). ICE immigration detainers were 
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lodged in each instance by ICE Special Agents assigned to the LESC, who then coordinated local action with ICE field officers. 

LESC agents are also able to identify alien fugitives based upon information contained in incoming queries from the law enforcement community. Wanted aliens 

identified by the LESC are not tracked by individual category. However, in fiscal 

years 2004 and 2005, LESC agents lodged a combined total of 27,886 detainers 

against criminal or other wanted aliens, including fugitive aliens. 

The LESC routinely provides fugitive leads to ICE field offices based on information received from callers to the ICE tip-line. Tip-line statistics are not available for 

individual categories of calls; however, a substantial number of callers do provide 

information concerning ICE fugitives. 

Question. Describe the work load for LESC. 

Answer. In fiscal years 2003, 2004 and 2005, the LESC responded to a combined 

total of 1,938,307 electronic queries from Federal, State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, two U.S. Territories and 

Canada. Electronic queries to the LESC average in excess of 50,000 queries per 

month. 

In fiscal years 2004 and 2005 the LESC received a combined total of 126,528 calls 

on the ICE tip line (98,857 of those calls were received in fiscal year 2005 alone). 

ICE Special Agents assigned to the LESC lodged a combined total of 27,886 ICE 

immigration detainers in fiscal years 2004 and 2005, or in excess of 1,000 ICE immigration detainers each month. 

The LESC received more than 107,036 telephone calls on its dedicated law enforcement line in fiscal year 2005. Calls to the LESC’s law enforcement line average 

almost 9,000 per month. In fiscal year 2005, the LESC had more than 880,000 contacts with the law enforcement community or the public concerning law enforcement 

matters associated with ICE authorities and responsibilities. 

In fiscal years 2003, 2004 and 2005, the LESC entered a combined total of more 

than 90,000 new ICE records in the NCIC database—an average of about 2,500 per 

month. However, new procedures recently implemented at the LESC are expected 

to increase record entries to an average of 5,700 per month. 

In fiscal years 2004 and 2005, the LESC was required to validate a combined total 

of 212,420 NCIC records. In the first 3 months of fiscal year 2006, the LESC validated an average of 12,000 records per month. 

In fiscal year 2005, the LESC records staff completed more than 1.1 million file 

transactions. In the first 3 months of fiscal year 2006, they averaged 92,000 record 

transactions per month, resulting in a similar annual projection for fiscal year 2006. 

INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM EXPANSION

Question. On page 24 of the ICE congressional justification, it states that the intensive supervision program is to be expanded to a ninth and tenth city. To which 

cities are you expanding? 

Answer. We are currently reviewing opportunities to expand ISAP within the 

scope of current contracts. No determinations have been made at this time. 

GUANTANAMO FACILITY

Question. What is the status of the $5 million in fiscal year 2005 construction 

funds that were to be used at the Guantanamo facility? 

Answer. $6 million was appropriated in fiscal year 2004 for the facility, which provides housing for refugee applicants that are awaiting determination of their claims. 

Construction activities undertaken between fiscal years 2004 and 2006 are: 

20-Bed Segregation Unit ..................................................................................................................................... $1,787,000 

East Compound 2.1 Acres Security Fencing and Mobilization of Temporary Facilities ...................................... 1,566,658 

West Compound 2.9 Acres Security Systems and Perimeter Fences .................................................................. 821,792 

Building 624 Demolition and Asbestos Abatement ............................................................................................. 529,200 

Building 1567 64-Bed Renovation Project .......................................................................................................... 147,153 

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 4,851,803 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

EXPLOSIVES TRACE PORTALS

Question. Please provide a purchase and deployment schedule for Explosives Detection Trace Portals (ETPs). The schedule should include, by airport, all ETPs purchased and deployed for fiscal year’s 2005 and 2006, ETPs scheduled to be pur-
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chased and deployed based on the fiscal year 2007 request, and ETPs scheduled for 

deployment in the future. 

Answer. Below, in figure A, is the list of airports where Explosives Trace Portals 

(ETP) were deployed with fiscal year 2005 funding. 

ETP deployment using fiscal year 2006 funding will be installed in two phases. 

Below, in figure B, is Phase I of the fiscal year 2006 deployment. The airport locations and number of units for all fiscal year 2006 deployments are subject to change 

due to space constraints, local airport construction, etc. 

Phase II of the fiscal year 2006 deployment is in figure C. And, the list of airports 

scheduled to receive the 92 ETPs requested in the President’s fiscal year 2007 budget is below in figure D. This list accounts for 82 units; the remaining 10 units will 

be used to backfill at airports in which ETPs have not been deployed due to local 

airport construction. Airport locations and number of units are subject to change 

due to space constraints, local airport construction, etc. 

FIGURE A 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

BOS ................................................................... Boston-Logan International Airport—MA ............................ 1 

BWI .................................................................... Baltimore-Washington International Airport—MD .............. 1 

CLT .................................................................... Charlotte/Douglas International Airport—NC ..................... 3 

DCA ................................................................... Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport—DC ............ 2

DFW ................................................................... Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport—TX ......................... 4 

DTW ................................................................... Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport—MI ............................ 3 

EWR ................................................................... Newark International Airport—NJ ....................................... 2 

FLL .................................................................... Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport—FL ........... 2 

GPT .................................................................... Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport—MS ........................... 1 

IAD .................................................................... Washington-Dulles International Airport—VA ..................... 1 

IND .................................................................... Indianapolis International Airport—IN ................................ 3 

JAX .................................................................... Jacksonville International Airport—FL ................................ 2 

JFK ..................................................................... JFK International Airport—NY ............................................. 1 

LAS .................................................................... McCarran Las Vegas International Airport—NV ................. 4 

LAX .................................................................... Los Angeles International Airport—CA ............................... 1 

MIA .................................................................... Miami International Airport—FL ......................................... 7 

PBI .................................................................... West Palm Beach International Airport—FL ....................... 1 

PHX .................................................................... Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport—AZ .................... 1 

PIT ..................................................................... Pittsburgh International Airport—PA .................................. 2 

PVD .................................................................... T. F. Green Airport—Providence, RI .................................... 1 

ROC ................................................................... Greater Rochester International Airport—NY ...................... 1 

SAN .................................................................... San Diego International Airport—CA .................................. 1 

SFO .................................................................... San Francisco International Airport—CA ............................ 7 

SJU .................................................................... Luis Munoz Marin International Airport—San Juan, PR .... 3

SMF ................................................................... Sacramento International Airport—CA ............................... 3 

TPA .................................................................... Tampa International Airport—FL ........................................ 1 

Total .................................................... .............................................................................................. 59 

FIGURE B 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

ABQ ................................................................... Albuquerque International Sunport Airport—NM ................ 2 

ALB .................................................................... Albany International Airport—NY ........................................ 1 

ATL .................................................................... Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport—GA ...................... 3 

BDL ................................................................... Bradley International Airport—CT ....................................... 2 

BOS ................................................................... Boston Logan International Airport—MA ............................ 8 

BUF ................................................................... Buffalo Niagara International Airport—NY ......................... 2 

BWI .................................................................... Baltimore-Washington International Airport—MD .............. 8 

CLE .................................................................... Cleveland Hopkins International Airport—OH .................... 4 

CMH .................................................................. Port Columbus International Airport—OH .......................... 3 

CVG ................................................................... Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport—KY .... 4 

DEN ................................................................... Denver International Airport—CO ....................................... 6 

DFW ................................................................... Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport—TX ....................... 8 

EWR ................................................................... Newark International Airport—NY ....................................... 5 

HNL ................................................................... Honolulu International Airport—HI ..................................... 3 

IAH .................................................................... George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston—TX ........... 2 
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FIGURE B—Continued 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

JFK ..................................................................... John F. Kennedy International Airport—NY ........................ 3 

LAX .................................................................... Los Angeles International Airport—CA ............................... 8 

LGA .................................................................... LaGuardia Airport—NY ........................................................ 2 

MCI .................................................................... Kansas City International Airport—MO .............................. 4 

MCO .................................................................. Orlando International Airport—FL ....................................... 4 

MDW .................................................................. Chicago Midway Airport—IL ............................................... 2 

MSP ................................................................... Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport—MN ................ 7 

OAK .................................................................... Oakland International Airport—CA ..................................... 5 

ORD ................................................................... Chicago O’Hare International Airport—IL ........................... 8 

PBI .................................................................... Palm Beach International Airport—FL ................................ 1 

PDX .................................................................... Portland International Airport—OR ..................................... 4 

PHL .................................................................... Philadelphia International Airport— ................................... 7 

PHX .................................................................... Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport—AZ .................... 4 

PVD .................................................................... T. F. Green Airport—Providence, RI .................................... 1 

RDU ................................................................... Raleigh-Durham International Airport—NC ........................ 3 

SEA .................................................................... Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—WA ......................... 6 

SFO .................................................................... San Francisco International Airport—CA ............................ 1 

SLC .................................................................... Salt Lake City International Airport—UT ............................ 5 

STL .................................................................... Lambert St Louis International Airport—MO ...................... 5 

TPA .................................................................... Tampa International Airport—FL ........................................ 6 

Total .................................................... .............................................................................................. 147 

FIGURE C 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

ANC ................................................................... Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport—AK ............. 3 

ATL .................................................................... Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport—GA ...................... 6 

AUS .................................................................... Austin-Bergstrom International—TX ................................... 3 

BHM .................................................................. Birmingham International Airport—AL ............................... 1 

BNA ................................................................... Nashville International Airport—TN .................................... 2 

BOI .................................................................... Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field—ID ................................... 2 

BUR ................................................................... Bob Hope Airport—Burbank, CA ......................................... 2 

COS ................................................................... Colorado Springs Municipal—CO ....................................... 1 

DAL .................................................................... Dallas Love Field—TX ......................................................... 3 

DAY .................................................................... James M. Cox Dayton International Airport—OH ................ 1 

DCA ................................................................... Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport—DC ............ 4

DEN ................................................................... Denver International Airport—CO ....................................... 5 

DTW ................................................................... Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport—MI ............................ 6 

ELP .................................................................... El Paso International Airport—TS ....................................... 1 

EWR ................................................................... Newark International Airport—NJ ....................................... 4 

GEG ................................................................... Spokane International Airport—WA .................................... 2 

GSO ................................................................... Piedmont Triad International Airport—NC .......................... 2 

HOU ................................................................... William P. Hobby Airport—TX ............................................. 4 

IAD .................................................................... Washington-Dulles International Airport—VA ..................... 4 

JFK ..................................................................... John F. Kennedy International Airport—NY ........................ 4 

KOA .................................................................... Kona International Airport—AK ........................................... 2 

LAS .................................................................... McCarran International Airport—NV ................................... 5 

LAX .................................................................... Los Angeles International Airport—CA ............................... 4 

LGA .................................................................... LaGuardia Airport—NY ........................................................ 4 

LIT ..................................................................... Little Rock National Airport—AR ........................................ 1 

MCO .................................................................. Orlando International Airport—FL ....................................... 4 

MDW .................................................................. Chicago Midway Airport—IL ............................................... 2 

MEM .................................................................. Memphis International Airport—TN .................................... 4 

MHT ................................................................... Manchester Airport—NH ..................................................... 3 

MIA .................................................................... Miami International Airport—FL ......................................... 3 

MKE ................................................................... General Mitchell International Airport—WI ......................... 4 

MSP ................................................................... Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport—MN ................ 3 

MSY ................................................................... New Orleans International Airport—LA ............................... 4 

OGG ................................................................... Kahului Airport—HI ............................................................. 2 

OKC ................................................................... Will Rogers World Airport—OK ............................................ 2 

OMA ................................................................... Eppley Airfield—NE ............................................................. 2 
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FIGURE C—Continued 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

ONT ................................................................... Ontario International Airport—CA ....................................... 2 

ORD ................................................................... Chicago O’Hare International Airport—IL ........................... 4 

ORF ................................................................... Norfolk International Airport—VA ....................................... 3 

RNO ................................................................... Reno/Tahoe International Airport—NV ................................ 2 

RSW ................................................................... Southwest Florida International Airport—FL ...................... 3 

SAN .................................................................... San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh—CA ................ 5 

SAT .................................................................... San Antonio International Airport—TX ............................... 2 

SDF .................................................................... Louisville International Airport—KY .................................... 2 

SEA .................................................................... Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—WA ......................... 6 

SJC .................................................................... San Jose International Airport—CA .................................... 6 

SNA .................................................................... John Wayne Airport—CA ..................................................... 4 

TUL .................................................................... Tulsa International Airport—OK .......................................... 1 

TUS .................................................................... Tucson International Airport—AZ ....................................... 2 

Total .................................................... .............................................................................................. 151 

FIGURE D 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

ABE .................................................................... Lehigh Valley International Airport—PA ............................. 1 

ACY .................................................................... Atlantic City International Airport—NJ ............................... 1 

AMA ................................................................... Amarillo International Airport—TX ...................................... 1 

AVL .................................................................... Asheville Regional Airport—NC .......................................... 1 

BGR ................................................................... Bangor International Airport—ME ...................................... 2 

BIL ..................................................................... Billings Logan International Airport—MT ........................... 1 

BTV .................................................................... Burlington International Airport—VT .................................. 2 

BZN ................................................................... Gallatin Field Airport—MT .................................................. 1 

CAE .................................................................... Columbia Metropolitan Airport—SC .................................... 1 

CAK .................................................................... Akron-Canton Regional Airport—OH ................................... 1 

CHA ................................................................... Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport ....................................... 1 

CHS ................................................................... Charleston International Airport/AFB—SC .......................... 2 

CID .................................................................... The Eastern Iowa Airport—IA ............................................. 1 

CRP ................................................................... Corpus Christi International Airport—TX ............................ 1 

DAB ................................................................... Daytona Beach International Airport—FL ........................... 1 

DSM ................................................................... Des Moines International Airport—IA ................................. 1 

EUG ................................................................... Eugene Airport/Mahlon Sweet Field ..................................... 1 

EYW ................................................................... Key West International Airport—FL ..................................... 1 

FAI ..................................................................... Fairbanks International Airport—AK ................................... 1 

FAT .................................................................... Fresno Yosemite International Airport—CA ........................ 1 

FNT .................................................................... Bishop International Airport—MI ........................................ 1 

FSD .................................................................... Joe Foss Field—SD .............................................................. 1 

FWA ................................................................... Ft. Wayne International Airport—Baer Field—IN ............... 1 

GRB ................................................................... Austin Straubel International Airport—TX .......................... 1 

GRR ................................................................... Gerald R. Ford International Airport—MI ........................... 2 

GSP .................................................................... Greenville-Spartanburg Airport—SC ................................... 2 

HRL ................................................................... Rio Grande Valley International Airport—TX ...................... 1 

HSV .................................................................... Huntsville-Madison County Airport—AL .............................. 1 

ICT ..................................................................... Wichita Mid-Continent Airport—KS .................................... 1 

ISP ..................................................................... Long Island MacArthur Airport—NY ................................... 2 

ITO ..................................................................... Hilo International Airport—HI ............................................. 1 

JAN .................................................................... Jackson International Airport—MS ..................................... 2 

JNU .................................................................... Juneau International Airport—AK ....................................... 1 

LAN .................................................................... Capital City Airport—MI ..................................................... 1 

LBB ................................................................... Lubbock International Airport—TX ...................................... 1 

LEX .................................................................... Blue Grass Airport—KY ....................................................... 1 

LGB ................................................................... Long Beach Daugherty Field Airport—CA ........................... 2 

LIH ..................................................................... Lihue Airport—HI ................................................................ 1 

MAF ................................................................... Midland International Airport—TX ...................................... 1 

MDT ................................................................... Harrisburg International Airport—PA .................................. 1 

MFE ................................................................... McAllen-Miller International Airport—TX ............................ 1 

MLB ................................................................... Melbourne International Airport—FL ................................... 1 

MLI .................................................................... Quad Cities International Airport—IL ................................. 1 
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FIGURE D—Continued 

Airport Airport name No. of units 

MOB .................................................................. Mobile Regional Airport—AL ............................................... 1 

MSN ................................................................... Dane County Regional Airport—WI ..................................... 1 

MSO ................................................................... Missoula International Airport—MT .................................... 1 

MYR ................................................................... Myrtle Beach International Airport—SC ............................. 1 

PHF .................................................................... Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport—VA ...... 1 

PIE ..................................................................... St Petersburg-Clearwater Int’l Airport—FL ......................... 2 

PNS .................................................................... Pensacola Regional Airport—FL ......................................... 1 

PSP .................................................................... Palm Springs International Airport—FL ............................. 1 

PWM .................................................................. Portland International Jetport—ME .................................... 1 

RIC .................................................................... Richmond International Airport—VA ................................... 3 

ROA ................................................................... Roanoke Regional Airport—VA ............................................ 1 

ROC ................................................................... Greater Rochester International Airport—NY ...................... 2 

SAV .................................................................... Savannah International Airport—GA .................................. 1 

SBA .................................................................... Santa Barbara Municipal Airport—CA ............................... 2 

SBN ................................................................... South Bend Regional Airport—IN ....................................... 2 

SFB .................................................................... Orlando Sanford Airport—FL ............................................... 2 

SGF .................................................................... Springfield/Branson Regional Airport—MO ........................ 2 

SHV .................................................................... Shreveport Regional Airport—LA ........................................ 2 

SRQ ................................................................... Sarasota Bradenton International Airport—FL ................... 3 

SYR .................................................................... Syracuse-Hancock International Airport—NY ..................... 1 

Total .................................................... .............................................................................................. 82 

Question. Provide a similar schedule for other emerging technology that will be 

used to screen passengers for explosives. 

Answer. Below is the deployment plan for emerging technology in fiscal year 2007. 

These deployments will enable the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to 

screen all passengers designated for additional screening and a random number of 

passengers selected to keep the equipment in continuous use. TSA is currently developing a strategic plan for our passenger screening program which will establish 

our goals for screening passengers for explosives and provide a deployment schedule 

by airport. 

Technology # of units Location 

Explosives Trace Portals ................................................ 1 92 1 per 3 checkpoint lanes at Category X & I airport 

Automated Explosives Spot Sampler ............................. 93 1 at each Category II checkpoint 

Automated Carry-On Bag Explosives Detection System.27 1 at each Category X airport 

Whole Body Imaging ...................................................... 91 1 per 8 checkpoint lanes at Category X & I airports 

Cast and Prosthetics Scanner ....................................... 210 1 at each Category X checkpoint 

1 This is the final phase of deployment to complete the 1 per 3 lanes ratio. 

Question. Provide a list of all certified ETP technology. 

Answer. The following Explosives Trace Portals (ETPs) have been reviewed by 

TSA, and are qualified for screening aviation passengers for explosives: 

—Smiths Detection Sentinel II; and 

—GE IonTrack Entry Scan3. 

Question. Provide a list of all ETP technology that is being evaluated by DHS for 

certification. 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to work 

with the two current manufacturers of Explosives Trace Portals (ETP) to further refine system performance and operational suitability. At the present time, no other 

vendors have submitted an ETP for TSA evaluation. 

Question. How many airports have explosives detection ‘‘puffer’’ technology? 

Answer. There are currently 94 Explosives Trace Portals installed at 37 airports. 

Question. In fiscal years 2005 and 2006, what percent of airline passengers were 

screened with this technology? 

Answer. In fiscal year 2005 and early fiscal year 2006, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was in the early stages of deployment of Explosives Trace 

Portals (ETP). Currently, there are 94 ETPs deployed at 37 airports. The ETPs are 

used to screen passengers requiring additional screening and a random number of 

passengers to keep the units in continuous use. The actual percentages of people 

screened using this technology is considered Sensitive Security Information and can-
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not be disclosed to the public. TSA would be happy to provide the Committee with 

this information in the appropriate forum. 

CONTRACT OVERSIGHT

Question. How many contract officers are employed at TSA? How does that level 

compare to industry and Federal Government standards? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration currently has 72 contract 

specialists and 32 of the specialists are contracting officers. 

The generally accepted benchmark for staffing for the procurement function is 

‘‘cost to spend.’’ This metric divides the total dollars obligated by the direct manpower costs associated with the contracting function. In fiscal year 2005, TSA’s Office of Acquisition operated at a 0.348 percent cost to spend. The Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (http://www.capsresearch.org) is recognized as the industry expert organization regarding benchmarking for the acquisition function. Their 

applicable standard for the acquisition function is 2.1 percent. 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a standard for the 

contracting function of 1.2 percent to 1.9 percent. The DHS Chief Procurement Officer established a staffing goal of 1.2 percent in fiscal year 2006. TSA requested $7.5 

million for an additional 30 FTE and 61 positions in fiscal year 2007. 

Question. How many additional contract employees will be hired based on the fiscal year 2007 request? 

Answer. Based on the fiscal year 2007 request, the Transportation Security Administration expects to hire an additional 61 staff. 

Question. What percentage of the TSA budget in fiscal year 2006 is spent on contract oversight? 

Answer. In fiscal year 2006, the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 

total budget authority is $6.3 billion and TSA is executing approximately $2 billion 

in contracts. The total budget for acquisition, the office that performs contract oversight functions, is $20.9 million (payroll, compensation and benefits, and operating 

expenses), and this is approximately 0.3 percent of TSA’s total budget authority. 

Question. Would the fiscal year 2007 request increase that percentage? If so, by 

how much? 

Answer. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request increases the acquisition 

budget by $7.5 million. The percentage of the Transportation Security Administration’s budget authority spent on contract oversight increases to 0.45 percent. 

Question. Of TSA’s full budget authority in fiscal year’s 2005 and 2006, what 

amount is spent on contracts? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awarded $2.1 billion 

on contracts in fiscal year 2005. In fiscal year 2006, TSA expects to award approximately $2 billion on contracts. 

Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 request is planned for contracts? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates executing approximately $2 billion of contracts from the total budget authority in fiscal year 

2007. 

Question. Please explain TSA’s Investment Review Board process. 

Answer. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) acquisition programs are 

categorized into four investment levels (1–4) based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criteria, with Level I being the most significant. Program levels determine the review forum for each Key Decision Point approval. Level 1 and 2 investments have an acquisition value over $50 million and are reviewed at both TSA and 

DHS. The TSA Investment Review Process (IRP) is the initial review point for Level 

1 and 2 programs and the final review point for Level 3 and 4 programs. Level 1 

and 2 programs, once approved at TSA, continue to the DHS IRP. 

The TSA IRP contains two components, the Business Management Council (BMC) 

and Investment Review Board (IRB). Both components ensure alignment of capital 

investments with DHS mission and goals, identify program risks, and assess the 

program’s current cost, schedule, and performance status. The BMC is the initial 

review point for all TSA programs before proceeding to the TSA IRB. The TSA IRB 

is the final approval authority for Level 3 and 4 programs and assesses the readiness of Level 1 and 2 programs before proceeding to DHS. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Question. What are TSA’s performance measures for customer service? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has measured its customer satisfaction using airport customer satisfaction surveys. Below are the areas 

of customer satisfaction measured and the results from the customer satisfaction 

surveys for fiscal year 2003-fiscal year 2005. 
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Question. Are TSA’s goals being met in those areas? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration is currently evaluating the 

metrics that are being captured to ensure that we are measuring elements that are 

meaningful and that will truly provide information that will lead to process improvements. Simultaneously, we will continue using the metrics in place and have 

set an overall satisfaction goal of at least 81 percent for fiscal year 2006 and 82 percent for fiscal year 2007. 

STAFFING

Question. Last year, TSA warned against a reduction in funding for screeners on 

the basis that passenger wait times would be longer and training costs would be 

higher. Based on the funding reduction for TSA screeners in fiscal year 2006, have 

those concerns become reality? 

Answer. Prior to November 2005, system wide average wait times were stable, 

averaging just 3 minutes. Since then, average wait times have increased, as evidenced by the table below. 

While it is not surprising that wait times might rise over the holiday months, the 

continued rise in wait times in February indicates that even with the efficiency improvements from the December 22, 2005 Standard Operating Procedures changes, 

the wait times experienced by passengers has increased. 

Month Oct 2005 Nov 2005 Dec 2005 Jan 2006 Feb 2006 Mar 2006 

Average Wait Time ............................................. 2.91 3.18 3.62 3.39 3.62 3.85 

Question. Please provide a comparison of passenger wait times at high peak periods in fiscal year 2006 to the same periods in previous fiscal years. 

Answer. A useful period comparison of peak period travel is the winter holiday. 

Actual passenger traffic was down 3.5 percent this past winter holiday period, while 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing was down 10 percent due to 

the staffing reductions required for fiscal year 2006. TSA staff were more productive, handling 7.3 percent more passengers per Transportation Security Officer than 

in the previous year. However, passenger wait times during this past winter holiday 

period increased 8.4 percent over the same period of 2004/2005. 

Question. With a shrinking screener workforce, how will TSA pull screeners off 

normal security lines and place them at dedicated Registered Traveler lines without 

increasing wait times for normal passengers? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does not expect the 

implementation of the Registered Traveler program to increase the required number 
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of Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Full Time Equivalents. TSA does not anticipate a need to move any TSOs from normal security lines nor do we foresee increases in wait times for passengers. 

Question. Please provide a chart that displays airport management staff by airport versus all other staff. 

Answer. The requested information is provided in the table below. 
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Apt ID Airport name Cat State/U.S. territory Law enforce & reg. FSD & Staff Air cargo Screen- er mangr TSO: ad- minis- trative TSO: bag screen- ing TSO: other TSO: main- te- nance TSO: pasgnr screen- ing TSO: training TSO: unde- fined TSO: total Airport total 

ABE ...................... Lehigh Valley Int’l Airport ...................... II ...... PA ............ 2 7 1 4 ............ 8 .......... .......... 35 7 .......... 50 64 ABI ....................... Abilene Regional Airport ........................ III ..... TX ............. 2 1 .......... 1 ............ 5 .......... .......... 9 1 .......... 15 20 ABQ ...................... Albuquerque Int’l Sunport Airport ......... I ....... NM ........... 6 12 1 4 8 52 .......... .......... 98 9 .......... 168 199 ABR ...................... Aberdeen Airport .................................... IV ..... SD ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 6 7 ABY ...................... Southwest Georgia Regional Airport ...... IV ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 9 9 ACK ...................... Nantucket Memorial Airport ................... III ..... MA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 6 7 ACT ...................... Waco Regional Airport ........................... III ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 4 .......... .......... 9 2 .......... 15 17 ACV ...................... Arcata-Eureka Airport ............................ IV ..... CA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 9 ............ .......... 11 12 ACY ...................... Atlantic City Int’l Airport ....................... II ...... NJ ............. 1 7 .......... 3 2 12 .......... .......... 28 2 .......... 44 57 ADQ ...................... Kodiak State Airport .............................. III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 7 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 9 9 AEX ...................... Alexandria Int’l Airport .......................... IV ..... LA ............. .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 4 .......... .......... 11 2 .......... 17 18 AGS ...................... Bush Field Airport .................................. III ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 10 .......... .......... 14 ............ .......... 24 24 AHN ...................... Athens/Ben Epps Airport ....................... IV ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 7 7 AIA ....................... Alliance Municipal Airport ..................... IV ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 1 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 4 5 AKN ...................... King Salmon Airport .............................. III ..... AK ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... 4 5 ALB ...................... Albany Int’l Airport ................................ I ....... NY ............ 2 9 1 4 5 42 .......... .......... 63 2 .......... 112 134 ALO ...................... Waterloo Municipal Airport .................... IV ..... IA ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 4 5 ALS ....................... Alamosa-San Luis Valley Arpt/Bergman 

Fld.

IV ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 4 4 

ALW ...................... Walla Walla Regional Airport ................ IV ..... WA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 8 8 AMA ...................... Amarillo Int’l Airport .............................. II ...... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... 2 1 20 .......... .......... 21 4 .......... 46 50 ANC ...................... Ted Stevens Anchorage Int’l Airport ...... I ....... AK ............ 9 13 3 6 8 65 .......... .......... 90 2 .......... 165 204 AOO ...................... Altoona-Blair County Airport .................. IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 6 6 APF ....................... Naples Municipal Airport ....................... IV ..... FL ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 6 6 APN ...................... Alpena County Regional Airport ............ IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 4 4 ART ...................... Watertown Int’l Airport .......................... IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 6 6 ASE ...................... Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field ........... III ..... CO ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 6 ATL ....................... Hartsfield Atlanta Int’l Airport .............. X ...... GA ............ 12 23 4 25 33 482 .......... 5 565 39 1 1,124 1,221 ATW ...................... Outagamie County Airport ..................... II ...... WI ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 8 .......... .......... 20 2 .......... 30 32 ATY ....................... Watertown Airport .................................. IV ..... SD ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 5 5 AUG ...................... Augusta State Airport ............................ IV ..... ME ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 5 5 AUS ...................... Austin-Bergstrom Int’l Airport ............... I ....... TX ............. 6 13 1 4 3 76 .......... .......... 119 6 .......... 204 230 AVL ....................... Asheville Regional Airport ..................... II ...... NC ............ .......... 1 .......... 3 ............ 15 .......... .......... 15 9 .......... 39 43 AVP ...................... Wilkes Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport ........ III ..... PA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 10 .......... .......... 13 5 .......... 27 28 AZO ...................... Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Int’l Airport ..... III ..... MI ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 6 .......... .......... 16 3 .......... 25 27 BDL ...................... Bradley Int’l Airport ............................... I ....... CT ............ 6 14 2 9 40 78 .......... 1 124 15 .......... 257 328 
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Apt ID Airport name Cat State/U.S. territory Law enforce & reg. FSD & Staff Air cargo Screen- er mangr TSO: ad- minis- trative TSO: bag screen- ing TSO: other TSO: main- te- nance TSO: pasgnr screen- ing TSO: training TSO: unde- fined TSO: total Airport total 

BED ...................... Hanscom Field ....................................... III ..... MA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 4 (0 ) .......... 7 7 BET ...................... Bethel Airport ......................................... III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 2 2 BFD ...................... Bradford Regional Airport ...................... IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 7 7 BFF ....................... W. Nebraska Reg’l A/P, W.B. Heilig 

Field.

IV ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 1 2 .......... 6 7 

BFL ....................... Meadows Field, Bakersfield Airport ....... III ..... CA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 15 ............ .......... 17 19 BGM ..................... Binghamton Regional Airport ................ III ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 17 ............ .......... 18 18 BGR ...................... Bangor Int’l Airport ................................ II ...... ME ............ 1 7 .......... 3 2 11 .......... .......... 31 3 .......... 48 61 BHB ...................... Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport ...... IV ..... ME ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 5 5 BHM ..................... Birmingham Int’l Airport ....................... I ....... AL ............. 3 11 1 5 5 45 .......... .......... 49 14 .......... 111 136 BIL ....................... Billings Logan Int’l Airport .................... II ...... MT ............ 4 7 .......... 1 1 16 .......... .......... 29 3 .......... 50 63 BIS ....................... Bismarck Municipal Airport ................... III ..... ND ............ 2 6 .......... 2 ............ 6 .......... .......... 10 1 .......... 18 28 BJI ........................ Bemidji-City Airport ............................... IV ..... MN ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 7 7 BKW ..................... Raleigh County Memorial Airport .......... III ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 7 1 .......... 12 12 BKX ...................... Brookings ............................................... IV ..... SD ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 BLF ....................... Mercer County Airport ............................ IV ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 6 6 BLI ....................... Bellingham Int’l Airport ......................... III ..... WA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 8 .......... .......... 10 2 1 21 21 BMI ...................... Bloomington-Normal Airport .................. III ..... IL .............. 1 4 .......... .......... ............ 9 .......... .......... 13 3 .......... 25 30 BNA ...................... Nashville Int’l Airport ............................ I ....... TN ............ 8 14 .......... 6 5 96 .......... .......... 107 2 .......... 209 242 BOI ....................... Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field ............. I ....... ID ............. 5 17 .......... 5 6 25 .......... .......... 59 4 .......... 95 128 BOS ...................... Logan Int’l Airport ................................. X ...... MA ............ 13 18 4 18 69 177 .......... .......... 503 10 .......... 759 880 BPT ...................... Southeast Texas Regional Airport ......... IV ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 8 2 .......... 13 14 BQK ...................... Glynco Jetport ........................................ IV ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 9 ............ .......... 9 9 BQN ...................... Rafael Hernandez Airport ...................... III ..... PR ............ 1 .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 18 ............ .......... 24 25 BRD ...................... Brainerd-Crow Wing Airport ................... IV ..... MN ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 BRL ...................... SE Iowa Regional Airport Authority ....... IV ..... IA ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 3 3 BRO ...................... Brownsville/South Padre Int’l Airport .... III ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 7 .......... .......... 8 ............ .......... 16 18 BTM ...................... Bert Mooney Airport ............................... III ..... MT ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 9 10 BTR ...................... Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport ......... II ...... LA ............. .......... 7 .......... 4 1 14 .......... .......... 27 2 .......... 45 57 BTV ...................... Burlington Int’l Airport .......................... II ...... VT ............. 1 6 .......... 4 ............ 14 .......... .......... 56 1 .......... 71 82 BUF ...................... Buffalo Niagara Int’l Airport ................. II ...... NY ............ 4 10 2 4 ............ 57 .......... .......... 97 8 .......... 162 182 BUR ...................... Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport ..... I ....... CA ............ 3 11 1 4 2 25 .......... 1 103 6 .......... 138 160 BWI ...................... Baltimore-Washington Int’l Airport ........ X ...... MD ........... 13 14 3 13 24 171 .......... .......... 434 10 .......... 639 706 BZN ...................... Gallatin Field Airport ............................. II ...... MT ............ .......... 1 .......... 1 1 19 .......... .......... 26 1 .......... 48 51 CAE ...................... Columbia Metropolitan Airport .............. II ...... SC ............ 2 6 .......... 2 ............ 24 .......... .......... 32 ............ .......... 56 66 CAK ...................... Akron-Canton Regional Airport .............. II ...... OH ............ .......... 1 .......... 3 1 19 .......... .......... 30 4 .......... 54 58 
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CDC ...................... Cedar City Municipal ............................. IV ..... UT ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 6 6 CDR ...................... Chadron Municipal Airport .................... IV ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 1 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 4 5 CDV ...................... Merle K (MUDHOLE) Smith .................... III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 8 8 CEC ...................... Crescent City Airport ............................. IV ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 7 7 CEZ ...................... Cortez Municipal Airport ........................ IV ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 5 5 CGI ....................... Cape Girardeau Regional Airport .......... IV ..... MO ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 6 6 CHA ...................... Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport ......... II ...... TN ............ .......... .......... .......... 2 ............ 9 .......... .......... 22 3 .......... 34 36 CHO ...................... Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport ........... III ..... VA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 10 1 .......... 17 18 CHS ...................... Charleston Int’l Airport/AFB ................... II ...... SC ............ 3 8 2 2 2 29 .......... .......... 46 ............ .......... 77 94 CIC ....................... Chico Municipal Airport ......................... IV ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 7 ............ .......... 7 7 CID ....................... The Eastern Iowa Airport ....................... II ...... IA ............. 1 2 .......... 3 ............ 18 .......... .......... 34 ............ .......... 52 59 CIU ....................... Chippewa County Int’l Airport ............... IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 5 5 CKB ...................... Benedum Airport .................................... IV ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 5 3 .......... 12 13 CLE ...................... Cleveland Hopkins Int’l Airport ............. I ....... OH ............ 9 19 2 7 18 92 .......... .......... 185 15 .......... 311 365 CLL ....................... Easterwood Airport ................................. IV ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 4 .......... .......... 7 2 .......... 13 15 CLT ....................... Charlotte/Douglas Int’l Airport .............. X ...... NC ............ 5 12 3 9 7 81 .......... .......... 170 19 .......... 277 313 CMH ..................... Port Columbus Int’l Airport ................... I ....... OH ............ 6 14 1 5 4 69 .......... .......... 107 9 .......... 190 221 CMI ...................... University Of Illinois-Willard Airport ...... III ..... IL .............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 8 1 .......... 14 15 CMX ..................... Houghton County Memorial Airport ....... IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 5 5 CNY ...................... Canyonlands Field Airport ..................... IV ..... UT ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 4 4 COD ...................... Yellowstone Regional Airport ................. IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 8 8 COS ...................... Colorado Springs Municipal .................. I ....... CO ............ 3 12 .......... 3 ............ 44 .......... .......... 49 2 .......... 95 113 COU ...................... Columbia Regional Airport .................... IV ..... MO ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 CPR ...................... Natrona Int’l Airport .............................. IV ..... WY ............ 1 5 1 2 1 3 .......... .......... 6 2 .......... 11 21 CRP ...................... Corpus Christi Int’l Airport .................... II ...... TX ............. 2 7 1 2 ............ 16 .......... .......... 18 3 .......... 37 49 CRQ ...................... McClellan-Palomar Airport ..................... IV ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 14 ............ .......... 14 14 CRW ..................... Yeager Airport ........................................ II ...... WV ............ 3 5 1 1 5 9 .......... .......... 22 7 .......... 42 57 CSG ...................... Columbus Metropolitan Airport .............. III ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 7 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 13 13 CVG ...................... Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int’l Airport. X ...... KY ............ 9 16 2 7 10 97 .......... .......... 168 4 .......... 279 323 CWA ..................... Central Wisconsin Regional Airport ....... III ..... WI ............. .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 6 .......... .......... 12 2 .......... 20 21 CYS ...................... Cheyenne Airport .................................... IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 6 6 DAB ...................... Daytona Beach Int’l Airport ................... II ...... FL ............. 4 8 .......... 3 ............ 8 .......... .......... 32 4 .......... 44 59 DAL ...................... Dallas Love Field ................................... I ....... TX ............. 7 13 1 6 23 54 .......... .......... 111 15 .......... 203 253 DAY ...................... James M. Cox Dayton Int’l Airport ......... I ....... OH ............ 3 10 2 3 ............ 41 .......... .......... 61 1 .......... 103 121 DBQ ...................... Dubuque Regional Airport ..................... IV ..... IA ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 8 8 DCA ...................... Reagan Washington National Airport .... X ...... VA ............ 10 15 1 6 25 87 .......... .......... 244 3 .......... 359 416 DDC ...................... Dodge City Regional Airport .................. IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 4 4 DEC ...................... Decatur Airport ...................................... IV ..... IL .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 7 7 DEN ...................... Denver Int’l Airport ................................ X ...... CO ............ 13 22 3 15 11 206 .......... .......... 464 33 .......... 714 778 
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DFW ...................... Dallas/Fort Worth Int’l Airport ............... X ...... TX ............. 18 32 3 29 37 606 .......... .......... 650 9 .......... 1,302 1,421 DHN ...................... Dothan-Houston County Airport ............. III ..... AL ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 4 .......... .......... 7 1 .......... 13 14 DIK ....................... Dickinson Municipal Airport .................. IV ..... ND ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 DLG ...................... Dillingham Airport ................................. III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 2 2 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 4 6 DLH ...................... Duluth Int’l Airport ................................ III ..... MN ........... 1 6 .......... 4 ............ 9 .......... .......... 11 3 .......... 23 34 DRO ...................... Durango-La Plata County Airport .......... III ..... CO ............ 2 1 .......... 1 ............ 6 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 14 18 DRT ...................... Del Rio International Airport ................. IV ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 DSM ..................... Des Moines Int’l Airport ......................... II ...... IA ............. 4 7 1 3 1 24 .......... .......... 36 5 .......... 66 83 DTW ...................... Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport ...... X ...... MI ............. 13 21 3 14 19 259 .......... .......... 454 11 .......... 743 812 DUJ ....................... Dubois-Jefferson County Airport ............ IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 DVL ...................... Devils Lake ............................................ IV ..... ND ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 EAR ...................... Kearney Municipal Airport ..................... IV ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 6 6 EAT ....................... Pangborn Memorial Airport .................... IV ..... WA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 7 9 EAU ...................... Eau Claire .............................................. III ..... WI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 2 2 .......... 10 10 EGE ...................... Eagle County Regional Airport .............. III ..... CO ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 9 10 EKO ...................... Elko Regional Airport ............................. III ..... NV ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 11 ............ .......... 13 14 ELD ...................... El Dorado ............................................... IV ..... AR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... 1 2 1 .......... 6 6 ELM ...................... Elmira-Corning Regional Airport ........... IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 14 1 .......... 19 20 ELP ....................... El Paso Int’l Airport ............................... I ....... TX ............. 6 13 1 3 2 60 .......... .......... 62 10 .......... 134 159 ENA ...................... Kenai Municipal Airport ......................... IV ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 5 5 ENV ...................... Wendover Municipal Airport ................... III ..... UT ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 1 1 ERI ....................... Erie Int’l Airport ..................................... III ..... PA ............ 1 3 .......... 3 ............ 15 .......... .......... 14 ............ .......... 29 36 ESC ...................... Delta County Airport .............................. IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 6 6 EUG ...................... Eugene Airport/Mahlon Sweet Field ....... II ...... OR ............ 1 5 .......... 3 ............ 19 .......... .......... 20 1 .......... 40 49 EVV ...................... Evansville Regional Airport ................... III ..... IN ............. 1 2 .......... 1 ............ 9 .......... .......... 18 2 .......... 29 33 EWN ..................... Craven County Regional Airport ............ IV ..... NC ............ 1 .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 9 ............ .......... 10 11 EWR ..................... Newark Int’l Airport ............................... X ...... NJ ............. 17 13 2 22 55 414 .......... .......... 584 22 1 1,075 1,184 EYW ...................... Key West Int’l Airport ............................. II ...... FL ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 4 .......... .......... 8 ............ .......... 13 15 FAI ........................ Fairbanks Int’l Airport ........................... II ...... AK ............ 4 11 .......... 2 9 17 .......... .......... 23 6 .......... 55 82 FAR ...................... Hector Int’l Airport ................................. III ..... ND ............ .......... 4 .......... 2 ............ 9 .......... .......... 17 2 .......... 28 34 FAT ....................... Fresno Yosemite Int’l Airport ................. II ...... CA ............ 2 4 .......... 1 2 7 .......... .......... 42 3 .......... 54 63 FAY ....................... Fayetteville Regional Airport .................. III ..... NC ............ .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 8 .......... .......... 18 ............ .......... 25 27 FHU ...................... Sierra Vista Municipal Airport ............... IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 2 2 FKL ....................... Venango Regional Airport ...................... IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 8 8 FLG ....................... Flagstaff Pulliam Airport ....................... IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 10 ............ .......... 10 10 FLL ....................... Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Arpt ........ I ....... FL ............. 6 14 1 19 21 244 .......... 1 434 10 .......... 709 770 
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FLO ....................... Florence Regional Airport ...................... IV ..... SC ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 8 8 FMN ...................... Four Corners Regional Airport ............... IV ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 10 1 .......... 14 14 FNL ....................... Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal ............ III ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 6 6 FNT ....................... Bishop Int’l Airport ................................ II ...... MI ............. .......... 1 .......... 2 ............ 21 .......... .......... 31 3 .......... 56 59 FOD ...................... Fort Dodge ............................................. IV ..... IA ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 5 5 FSD ...................... Joe Foss Field ........................................ II ...... SD ............ 4 4 .......... 2 ............ 16 .......... .......... 13 2 .......... 32 42 FSM ...................... Fort Smith Municipal Airport ................. III ..... AR ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 5 .......... .......... 9 2 .......... 16 18 FWA ...................... Ft. Wayne Int’l Airport—Baer Field ....... II ...... IN ............. .......... 2 .......... .......... 1 16 .......... .......... 22 4 .......... 43 46 GBD ...................... Great Bend ............................................. IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 4 4 GCC ...................... Gillette-Campbell County ....................... IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 2 2 GCK ...................... Garden City Municipal Airport ............... IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 5 5 GEG ...................... Spokane Int’l Airport .............................. I ....... WA ............ 5 12 1 4 4 25 .......... .......... 71 5 .......... 106 132 GFK ...................... Grand Forks Mark Andrews Int’l Airport. III ..... ND ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 10 1 .......... 16 17 GGG ...................... Gregg County Airport ............................. IV ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 7 7 GJT ....................... Walker Field Airport ............................... III ..... CO ............ 1 10 .......... 3 ............ 11 .......... .......... 14 2 .......... 28 42 GLH ...................... Mid Delta Regional Airport .................... IV ..... MS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 GNV ...................... Gainesville Regional Airport .................. III ..... FL ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 6 .......... .......... 8 1 .......... 15 18 GPI ....................... Glacier Park Int’l Airport ....................... III ..... MT ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 14 .......... .......... 15 ............ .......... 29 30 GPT ...................... Gulfport-Biloxi Int’l Airport .................... III ..... MS ............ 2 5 .......... 2 1 15 .......... .......... 25 5 .......... 46 56 GRB ...................... Austin Straubel Int’l Airport .................. II ...... WI ............. 3 6 .......... 3 ............ 19 .......... .......... 22 3 .......... 43 55 GRI ....................... Central Nebraska Regional Airport ........ III ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 4 5 GRK ...................... Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport ........ IV ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 22 2 .......... 29 30 GRO ...................... Rota Int’l Airport .................................... I ....... Mariana 

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GRR ...................... Gerald R. Ford Int’l Airport .................... II ...... MI ............. 5 7 2 2 ............ 39 .......... 1 51 8 .......... 99 116 GSN ...................... Saipan Int’l Airport ................................ II ...... Mariana 

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GSO ...................... Piedmont Triad Int’l Airport ................... I ....... NC ............ 5 11 1 4 2 35 .......... .......... 75 12 .......... 124 146 GSP ...................... Greenville-Spartanburg Airport .............. II ...... SC ............ 2 7 .......... 2 ............ 31 .......... .......... 43 ............ .......... 74 85 GTF ....................... Great Falls Int’l Airport ......................... III ..... MT ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 6 .......... .......... 21 3 .......... 32 34 GTR ...................... Golden Triangle Regional Airport .......... IV ..... MS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 8 8 GUC ...................... Gunnison County Airport ........................ III ..... CO ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ 2 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 4 6 GUM ..................... Antonio B. Won Pat Guam Int’l ............. I ....... GU ............ 6 13 1 3 4 60 .......... .......... 56 10 .......... 131 158 HDN ...................... Yampa Valley Regional Airport .............. III ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 4 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 9 10 HGR ...................... Hagerstown Regional Airport ................. IV ..... MD ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 7 7 HIB ....................... Chisolm-Hibbing Municipal ................... IV ..... MN ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 2 2 HII ........................ Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport ...... IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 6 6 HLN ...................... Helena Regional Airport ......................... III ..... MT ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 13 1 .......... 20 21 HNL ...................... Honolulu Int’l Airport ............................. X ...... HI ............. 10 17 4 10 30 224 .......... 2 304 8 .......... 567 637 
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HOM ..................... Homer Airport ......................................... IV ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 5 5 HON ...................... Huron ..................................................... IV ..... SD ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 2 2 HOT ...................... Hot Springs ............................................ IV ..... AR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 1 .......... .......... 2 2 .......... 5 6 HOU ...................... William P. Hobby Airport ....................... I ....... TX ............. 5 12 1 7 9 67 .......... 1 132 ............ .......... 208 242 HPN ...................... Westchester County Airport ................... II ...... NY ............ .......... 1 .......... 3 ............ 11 .......... .......... 30 ............ .......... 41 45 HRL ...................... Rio Grande Valley Int’l Airport .............. II ...... TX ............. 2 7 .......... 2 1 13 .......... .......... 33 ............ .......... 47 59 HRO ...................... Harrison ................................................. IV ..... AR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 1 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 5 5 HSV ...................... Huntsville-Madison Cnty Airport ............ II ...... AL ............. 2 .......... 1 3 1 17 .......... .......... 29 4 .......... 52 59 HTS ...................... Tri-State Airport ..................................... III ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 2 4 .......... .......... 11 2 .......... 19 21 HVN ...................... Tweed-New Haven Airport ...................... IV ..... CT ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 8 9 HXD ...................... Hilton Head Airport ................................ IV ..... SC ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 9 9 HYA ...................... Barnstable Municipal Airport ................ III ..... MA ............ .......... 2 .......... 1 ............ 3 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 9 12 HYS ...................... Hays Regional Airport ............................ IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 6 6 IAD ....................... Washington-Dulles Int’l Airport ............. X ...... VA ............ 9 19 5 13 41 273 .......... 2 265 1 .......... 582 669 IAH ....................... George Bush Intercontinental Airport .... X ...... TX ............. 14 22 5 17 25 400 1 .......... 491 3 .......... 919 1,002 ICT ....................... Wichita Mid-Continent Airport ............... II ...... KS ............ 4 10 1 4 ............ 30 .......... .......... 40 6 .......... 76 95 IDA ....................... Idaho Falls Regional Airport .................. III ..... ID ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 11 1 .......... 19 19 IFP ........................ Laughlin/Bullhead City Airport .............. III ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... .......... 8 ............ .......... 9 10 IGM ...................... Kingman Airport Authority, Inc. ............. IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 4 4 ILE ........................ Killeen Municipal Airport ....................... IV ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 1 1 ILM ....................... Wilmington Int’l Airport ......................... III ..... NC ............ 1 3 .......... 2 ............ 11 .......... .......... 17 2 .......... 30 36 IMT ....................... Ford Airport ............................................ IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 6 6 IND ....................... Indianapolis Int’l Airport ....................... I ....... IN ............. 9 13 3 7 14 68 .......... .......... 182 3 .......... 267 313 INL ....................... Falls International Airport ..................... IV ..... MN ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 IPL ........................ Imperial County Airport ......................... IV ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 7 7 IPT ........................ Williamsport Regional Airport ................ IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 8 8 IRK ....................... Kirksville Regional Airport ..................... IV ..... MO ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 3 3 ISN ....................... Sloulin Field Int’l Airport ....................... IV ..... ND ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 ISO ....................... Kinston Regional Jetport ........................ III ..... NC ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 6 6 ISP ....................... Long Island MacArthur Airport .............. II ...... NY ............ 2 9 .......... 2 2 25 .......... .......... 58 2 .......... 88 103 ITH ....................... Tompkins County Airport ....................... IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ ............ .......... .......... 15 ............ .......... 15 16 ITO ....................... Hilo Int’l Airport ..................................... II ...... HI ............. .......... 1 .......... 2 ............ 15 .......... .......... 30 1 .......... 47 50 IWD ...................... Gogebic County Airport .......................... IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 3 3 IYK ....................... Indian Wells Valley Airport District ....... IV ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 6 6 JAC ....................... Jackson Hole Airport .............................. III ..... WY ............ .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... ............ 2 JAN ....................... Jackson Int’l Airport ............................... II ...... MS ............ 5 8 .......... 4 2 32 .......... .......... 50 ............ .......... 84 103 
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JAX ....................... Jacksonville Int’l Airport ........................ I ....... FL ............. 5 11 2 7 7 20 .......... .......... 102 10 .......... 138 170 JBR ....................... Jonesboro ............................................... IV ..... AR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 1 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 4 5 JFK ....................... John F. Kennedy Int’l Airport ................. X ...... NY ............ 27 15 .......... 25 56 570 .......... .......... 952 45 .......... 1,622 1,746 JHW ...................... Chautauqua County Airport ................... IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 7 7 JLN ....................... Joplin Regional Airport .......................... IV ..... MO ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 5 5 JMS ...................... Jamestown ............................................. IV ..... ND ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 3 4 JNU ....................... Juneau Int’l Airport ................................ II ...... AK ............ 5 6 .......... 3 ............ 6 .......... .......... 32 ............ .......... 38 52 JST ....................... Johnstown-Cambria County Airport ....... IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 8 .......... .......... 8 ............ .......... 16 16 KOA ...................... Kona Int’l Airport ................................... I ....... HI ............. 2 8 .......... 2 (0 ) 32 .......... .......... 52 ............ .......... 84 96 KTN ...................... Ketchikan Int’l Airport ........................... III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 8 .......... .......... 19 ............ .......... 27 28 LAN ...................... Capital City Airport ................................ II ...... MI ............. 1 9 .......... 2 ............ 14 .......... .......... 24 3 .......... 41 53 LAR ...................... Laramie Regional Airport ....................... IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 LAS ....................... McCarran Int’l Airport ............................ X ...... NV ............ 12 16 3 13 42 274 .......... 4 610 20 .......... 949 1,036 LAW ...................... Lawton/Ft. Sill Regional Airport ............ IV ..... OK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 7 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 12 13 LAX ....................... Los Angeles Int’l Airport ........................ X ...... CA ............ 16 27 8 35 91 836 .......... .......... 985 20 .......... 1,931 2,108 LBB ...................... Lubbock Int’l Airport .............................. II ...... TX ............. 3 12 1 3 5 19 .......... .......... 26 4 .......... 54 78 LBE ...................... Arnold Palmer Regional Airport ............. IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 7 1 .......... 10 10 LBF ....................... North Platte Regional Airport ................ III ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 6 6 LBL ....................... Liberal Municipal Airport ....................... IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 LCH ...................... Lake Charles Regional Airport ............... IV ..... LA ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 11 11 LEB ...................... Lebanon Municipal Airport .................... IV ..... NH ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 6 6 LEX ....................... Blue Grass Airport ................................. II ...... KY ............ 2 3 .......... 2 ............ 6 .......... .......... 34 2 .......... 43 50 LFT ....................... Lafayette Regional Airport ..................... III ..... LA ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 7 .......... .......... 15 2 .......... 24 25 LGA ...................... LaGuardia Airport .................................. X ...... NY ............ 7 13 2 10 35 227 .......... .......... 446 3 .......... 711 779 LGB ...................... Long Beach Daugherty Field Airport ..... II ...... CA ............ .......... 2 .......... 4 2 34 .......... .......... 69 ............ .......... 105 113 LIH ....................... Lihue Airport .......................................... I ....... HI ............. 1 9 .......... 2 1 28 .......... .......... 38 4 .......... 71 84 LIT ........................ Little Rock National Airport ................... I ....... AR ............ 6 10 1 5 ............ 36 .......... 1 46 14 .......... 97 119 LMT ...................... Klamath Falls Airport ............................ IV ..... OR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 7 7 LNK ...................... Lincoln Municipal Airport ...................... III ..... NE ............ 2 3 .......... 2 (46 ) 31 .......... .......... 51 3 .......... 40 1 LNS ...................... Lancaster Airport ................................... IV ..... PA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 3 3 LNY ...................... Lanai Airport .......................................... III ..... HI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 10 ............ .......... 14 14 LRD ...................... Laredo Int’l Airport ................................ III ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 10 2 .......... 16 16 LSE ....................... La Crosse Municipal Airport .................. III ..... WI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 9 2 .......... 18 18 LWB ...................... Greenbrier Valley Airport ........................ III ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 5 5 LWS ...................... Lewiston Nez-Perce County Reg’l Airport. III ..... ID ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 8 8 LYH ...................... Lynchburg Regional Arpt ....................... IV ..... VA ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 2 .......... .......... 10 2 .......... 14 15 MAF ...................... Midland Int’l Airport .............................. II ...... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... 2 2 12 .......... .......... 24 2 .......... 40 45 MBL ...................... Manistee County Blacker Airport ........... IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 2 2 MBS ..................... Saginaw-MBS Int’l Airport ..................... III ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... 3 ............ 11 .......... .......... 18 2 .......... 31 34 
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MCI ...................... Kansas City Int’l Airport ........................ I ....... MO ........... 7 15 2 12 ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... ............ 36 MCK ..................... McCook Municipal Airport ...................... IV ..... NE ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 4 4 MCN ..................... Middle Georgia Regional Airport ........... III ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 6 6 MCO ..................... Orlando Int’l Airport ............................... X ...... FL ............. 8 15 2 20 (30 ) 353 .......... .......... 403 70 .......... 797 812 MCW ..................... Mason City ............................................. IV ..... IA ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 5 5 MDT ...................... Harrisburg Int’l Airport .......................... II ...... PA ............ 2 8 1 4 ............ 19 .......... .......... 34 6 .......... 58 73 MDW ..................... Chicago Midway Airport ......................... I ....... IL .............. 6 16 1 8 15 127 .......... .......... 232 34 .......... 408 453 MEI ....................... Meridian Regional Airport—Key Field ... IV ..... MS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 MEM ..................... Memphis Int’l Airport ............................. I ....... TN ............ 5 10 3 7 6 96 .......... 4 135 19 .......... 260 291 MFE ...................... McAllen-Miller Int’l Airport .................... II ...... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... 3 ............ 14 .......... .......... 24 3 .......... 41 45 MFR ...................... Rogue Valley Int’l-Medford .................... III ..... OR ............ .......... 2 .......... 1 ............ 7 .......... .......... 12 2 .......... 21 24 MGM ..................... Montgomery Reg’l Airport (Dannelly 

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MGW ..................... Morgantown Municipal Airport .............. IV ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 8 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 11 13 MHK ..................... Manhattan Regional Airport .................. IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 3 3 MHT ...................... Manchester Airport ................................ I ....... NH ............ 1 18 1 6 11 36 .......... .......... 95 1 .......... 143 179 MIA ....................... Miami Int’l Airport ................................. X ...... FL ............. 24 15 .......... 24 105 684 .......... .......... 722 ............ .......... 1,510 1,678 MKE ...................... General Mitchell Int’l Airport ................. I ....... WI ............. 5 12 2 4 3 66 .......... .......... 137 7 .......... 213 239 MKG ..................... Muskegon County Int’l Airport ............... IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 3 .......... .......... 5 3 .......... 11 12 MKK ...................... Molokai Airport ....................................... III ..... HI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 10 1 .......... 13 13 MKL ...................... Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport ............ IV ..... TN ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 5 5 MLB ...................... Melbourne Int’l Airport ........................... II ...... FL ............. .......... 1 .......... 3 ............ 11 .......... .......... 23 ............ .......... 34 38 MLI ....................... Metro Airport Authority of Rock Island .. II ...... IL .............. 4 9 1 2 ............ 19 .......... .......... 34 ............ .......... 53 69 MLU ...................... Monroe Regional Airport ........................ III ..... LA ............. 1 5 .......... 1 ............ 6 .......... .......... 10 4 .......... 20 28 MOB ..................... Mobile Regional Airport ......................... II ...... AL ............. 3 9 .......... 3 1 16 .......... .......... 32 4 .......... 53 69 MOD ..................... Modesto City County Airport H Sham 

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MOT ...................... Minot Int’l Airport .................................. III ..... ND ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 7 1 .......... 12 13 MRY ..................... Monterey Peninsula Airport .................... III ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 5 .......... .......... 16 2 .......... 23 24 MSL ...................... NW Alabama Reg’l Airport ..................... IV ..... AL ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 MSN ..................... Dane County Regional Airport ............... II ...... WI ............. 2 8 .......... 3 ............ 26 .......... .......... 34 6 .......... 66 79 MSO ..................... Missoula Int’l Airport ............................. II ...... MT ............ 3 5 .......... 1 1 15 .......... .......... 19 2 .......... 36 46 MSP ...................... Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Arpt .............. X ...... MN ........... 13 26 3 15 8 221 .......... 1 278 81 2 592 657 MSS ...................... Massena Int’l Airport ............................. IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 5 5 MSY ...................... New Orleans Int’l Airport ....................... I ....... LA ............. 8 13 2 7 22 60 .......... .......... 97 19 .......... 197 249 MTJ ....................... Montrose County Airport ........................ III ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 8 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 15 15 
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MVY ...................... Martha’s Vineyard Airport ...................... III ..... MA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 6 7 MWA ..................... Williamson County Airport ..................... IV ..... IL .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 5 5 MWH ..................... Grant County Airport .............................. III ..... WA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 7 7 MYR ..................... Myrtle Beach Int’l Airport ...................... II ...... SC ............ 2 6 .......... 3 2 36 .......... .......... 36 1 .......... 76 89 NSF ...................... National Screener Force ......................... NSF .. .................. .......... .......... .......... .......... 17 201 .......... .......... 292 44 .......... 554 571 OAJ ....................... Albert J Ellis Airport .............................. IV ..... NC ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 7 ............ .......... 11 11 OAK ...................... Metropolitan Oakland Int’l Airport ......... I ....... CA ............ 7 14 .......... 7 17 119 .......... .......... 166 12 .......... 313 359 OGG ...................... Kahului Airport ....................................... I ....... HI ............. 4 12 .......... 2 ............ 44 .......... .......... 72 9 .......... 125 143 OGS ...................... Ogdensburg Int’l Airport ........................ IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 6 6 OKC ...................... Will Rogers World Airport ...................... I ....... OK ............ 4 13 .......... 5 1 44 .......... .......... 102 10 .......... 157 180 OMA ..................... Eppley Airfield ........................................ I ....... NE ............ 5 12 1 5 ............ 48 .......... .......... 77 15 .......... 140 163 OME ..................... Nome Airport .......................................... III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 1 1 ONT ...................... Ontario Int’l Airport ............................... I ....... CA ............ 6 13 2 6 ............ 95 .......... .......... 112 5 .......... 212 239 ORD ...................... O’Hare Int’l Airport ................................ X ...... IL .............. 17 42 11 23 1 643 .......... 3 769 8 .......... 1,424 1,517 ORF ...................... Norfolk Int’l Airport ................................ I ....... VA ............ 4 11 .......... 5 1 59 .......... 3 91 6 .......... 159 180 OTH ...................... North Bend Municipal Airport ................ IV ..... OR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 6 7 OTZ ...................... Kotzebue ‘‘Ralph Widen Memorial’’ Airport. III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 1 1 OWB ..................... Owensboro Davies County Airport ......... IV ..... KY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 OXR ...................... Oxnard Airport ........................................ IV ..... CA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 7 7 PAH ...................... Barkley Regional Airport ........................ IV ..... KY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 2 .......... 8 8 PBI ....................... West Palm Beach Int’l Airport ............... I ....... FL ............. 3 12 2 8 ............ 80 .......... 1 133 1 .......... 216 241 PDT ...................... E. Oregon Regional Airport .................... IV ..... OR ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 7 1 .......... 11 11 PDX ...................... Portland Int’l .......................................... I ....... OR ............ 9 15 2 6 19 168 .......... .......... 232 1 .......... 420 471 PFN ...................... Panama City-Bay County Int’l Airport ... III ..... FL ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 4 .......... .......... 10 2 .......... 17 19 PGA ...................... Page Municipal Airport .......................... IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 5 5 PGV ...................... Pitt-Greenville Airport ............................ IV ..... NC ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 11 11 PHF ...................... Newport News/Williamsburg Int’l Airport. II ...... VA ............ .......... 1 .......... 1 1 17 .......... 1 18 1 .......... 37 39 PHL ...................... Philadelphia Int’l Airport ....................... X ...... PA ............ 11 14 4 18 28 241 .......... 3 435 5 .......... 713 789 PHX ...................... Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport ............ X ...... AZ ............ 17 30 2 19 35 301 .......... 3 462 13 .......... 814 918 PIA ....................... Greater Peoria Airport ............................ III ..... IL .............. .......... 2 .......... 2 ............ 13 .......... .......... 17 1 .......... 31 35 PIB ....................... Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport ...... IV ..... MS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 PIE ....................... St Petersburg-Clearwater Int’l Airport ... II ...... FL ............. .......... .......... .......... 3 2 7 .......... .......... 27 3 .......... 40 44 PIH ....................... Pocatello Regional Airport ..................... III ..... ID ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 13 14 PIR ....................... Pierre Regional Airport .......................... IV ..... SD ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 PIT ........................ Pittsburgh Int’l Airport .......................... I ....... PA ............ 14 16 2 6 21 82 .......... 1 184 7 .......... 296 355 PKB ...................... Wood County Airport .............................. IV ..... WV ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 5 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 11 11 PLB ...................... Clinton County Airport ........................... IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 8 9 PLN ...................... Pellston Regional Airport ....................... IV ..... MI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 13 13 
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PNC ...................... Ponca City .............................................. IV ..... OK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 5 5 PNS ...................... Pensacola Regional Airport ................... II ...... FL ............. 4 8 .......... 2 2 29 .......... 1 36 5 .......... 72 88 PPG ...................... Pago Pago-American Samoa ................. III ..... AQ ............ .......... 3 .......... 1 ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 3 .......... 7 11 PQI ....................... Northern Maine Regional Airport ........... IV ..... ME ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 6 6 PRC ...................... Prescott Municipal Airport ..................... IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 8 ............ .......... 8 8 PSC ...................... Tri-Cities Airport .................................... III ..... WA ............ .......... 8 .......... 5 ............ 6 .......... .......... 27 3 .......... 36 49 PSG ...................... Petersburg Airport .................................. III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 6 6 PSM ...................... Pease Int’l Airport .................................. III ..... NH ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 6 6 PSP ...................... Palm Springs Int’l Airport ..................... II ...... CA ............ .......... 7 .......... 2 3 21 .......... .......... 36 7 .......... 68 80 PUB ...................... Pueblo Memorial Airport ........................ IV ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 1 .......... 3 4 PUW ..................... Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport ......... III ..... WA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 2 4 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 10 12 PVC ...................... Provincetown Airport .............................. IV ..... MA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 6 6 PVD ...................... T F Green State Airport ......................... I ....... RI ............. 4 14 1 6 11 79 .......... .......... 116 18 .......... 224 260 PWM ..................... Portland Int’l Jetport .............................. II ...... ME ............ 4 8 1 3 ............ 30 .......... .......... 69 ............ .......... 99 115 RAP ...................... Rapid City Regional Airport ................... III ..... SD ............ 2 5 .......... 2 ............ 11 .......... .......... 17 2 .......... 30 39 RDD ...................... Redding Municipal Airport ..................... IV ..... CA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 12 ............ .......... 12 13 RDM ..................... Roberts Field .......................................... III ..... OR ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 7 .......... .......... 13 ............ .......... 20 21 RDU ...................... Raleigh-Durham Int’l Airport ................. I ....... NC ............ 6 13 2 9 10 91 .......... 1 154 2 3 260 300 RFD ...................... Greater Rockford Airport ........................ III ..... IL .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 4 .......... .......... 10 2 .......... 17 18 RHI ....................... Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport ....... IV ..... WI ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 8 8 RIC ....................... Richmond Int’l Airport ........................... II ...... VA ............ 2 10 1 4 ............ 39 .......... .......... 46 5 .......... 90 107 RIW ...................... Riverton Regional Airport ...................... IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 2 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 5 7 RKD ...................... Knox County Regional Airport ................ IV ..... ME ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 RKS ...................... Rock Springs-Sweetwater County .......... IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 4 5 RNO ...................... Reno/Tahoe Int’l Airport ......................... I ....... NV ............ 4 14 .......... 5 1 54 .......... .......... 98 4 .......... 157 181 ROA ...................... Roanoke Regional Airport ...................... II ...... VA ............ .......... 3 .......... 1 ............ 16 .......... .......... 16 ............ .......... 32 36 ROC ...................... Greater Rochester Int’l Airport .............. II ...... NY ............ 3 8 .......... 4 ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... ............ 15 RST ...................... Rochester Int’l Airport ........................... III ..... MN ........... .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 6 .......... .......... 10 1 .......... 17 19 RSW ..................... Southwest Florida Int’l Airport .............. I ....... FL ............. 3 13 .......... 7 3 41 .......... .......... 156 14 .......... 215 241 RUT ...................... Rutland State Airport ............................ IV ..... VT ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 5 5 SAF ....................... Santa Fe Municipal Airport ................... IV ..... NM ........... .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 5 6 SAN ...................... San Diego Int’l Airport, Lindbergh ........ I ....... CA ............ 6 18 1 15 20 168 .......... 5 280 40 .......... 512 572 SAT ....................... San Antonio Int’l Airport ........................ I ....... TX ............. 6 14 2 8 10 81 .......... .......... 115 8 .......... 214 254 SAV ...................... Savannah Int’l Airport ........................... II ...... GA ............ 4 7 .......... 3 2 30 .......... .......... 40 ............ .......... 72 88 SAW ...................... Sawyer Int’l Airport ................................ IV ..... MI ............. 1 1 .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 6 1 .......... 13 15 SBA ...................... Santa Barbara Municipal Airport .......... II ...... CA ............ 2 6 .......... 3 1 14 .......... .......... 22 4 .......... 40 51 
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SBN ...................... South Bend Regional Airport ................. II ...... IN ............. 2 5 .......... 2 2 13 .......... .......... 28 5 .......... 47 58 SBP ...................... San Luis Obispo County Airport ............ IV ..... CA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 10 2 .......... 18 19 SBY ...................... Salisbury/Wicomico County Reg’l Airport. IV ..... MD ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 11 ............ .......... 11 11 SCC ...................... Deadhorse Airport .................................. III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 SDF ...................... Louisville Int’l Airport ............................ I ....... KY ............ 2 10 3 2 5 47 .......... .......... 67 8 .......... 128 150 SEA ...................... Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport .................. X ...... WA ............ 15 13 3 16 34 298 .......... 5 469 22 .......... 827 907 SFB ...................... Orlando Sanford Airport ......................... III ..... FL ............. .......... 1 .......... 4 ............ 20 .......... .......... 51 ............ .......... 72 77 SFO ...................... San Francisco Int’l Airport .................... X ...... CA ............ 9 11 5 13 ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... ............ 38 SGF ...................... Springfield/Branson Regional Airport .... III ..... MO ........... 2 6 .......... 4 ............ 20 .......... .......... 26 4 .......... 49 61 SGU ...................... St. George Municipal Airport ................. IV ..... UT ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 3 .......... .......... 6 ............ .......... 10 11 SHD ...................... Shenandoah Valley Airport .................... IV ..... VA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 SHR ...................... Sheridan County Airport ........................ IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 5 6 SHV ...................... Shreveport Regional Airport ................... II ...... LA ............. 2 8 .......... 2 ............ 14 .......... .......... 28 5 .......... 48 60 SIT ........................ Sitka ‘‘Rocky Gutierrez’’ Airport ............. III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... 2 ............ 9 .......... .......... 8 1 .......... 19 21 SJC ....................... San Jose Int’l Airport ............................. I ....... CA ............ 7 13 .......... 8 19 98 .......... 4 189 ............ .......... 311 358 SJT ....................... San Angelo Regional Airport ................. IV ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 4 .......... .......... 8 1 .......... 15 16 SJU ....................... Luis Munoz Marin Int’l Airport .............. X ...... PR ............ 6 14 3 15 9 166 .......... .......... 237 11 .......... 423 471 SLC ...................... Salt Lake City Int’l ................................ I ....... UT ............ 9 16 2 12 15 205 .......... 7 240 5 .......... 473 527 SLK ....................... Adirondack Regional Airport .................. IV ..... NY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 5 5 SLN ...................... Salina Municipal Airport ........................ IV ..... KS ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 4 4 SMF ...................... Sacramento Int’l Airport ........................ I ....... CA ............ 8 15 1 8 25 103 .......... .......... 153 6 .......... 287 344 SMX ...................... Santa Maria Public Airport .................... IV ..... CA ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... 1 3 .......... .......... 4 1 .......... 9 11 SNA ...................... John Wayne Airport ................................ I ....... CA ............ 6 14 1 7 19 68 .......... .......... 152 ............ .......... 239 285 SOW ..................... Show Low Regional Airport .................... IV ..... AZ ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 1 1 SPI ....................... Capital Airport ....................................... III ..... IL .............. 1 1 .......... 1 ............ 5 .......... .......... 9 1 .......... 15 18 SPS ...................... Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal 

Airport.

III ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 1 9 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 16 18 

SRQ ...................... Sarasota Bradenton Int’l Airport ........... II ...... FL ............. 2 7 .......... 3 1 28 .......... .......... 39 1 .......... 70 83 STC ...................... St. Cloud Regional Airport ..................... IV ..... MN ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 4 2 .......... 9 9 STL ....................... Lambert St Louis Int’l Airport ............... X ...... MO ........... 10 16 2 13 8 120 .......... .......... 242 4 .......... 374 422 STT ....................... Cyril E. King Int’l Airport ....................... II ...... VI ............. 2 9 .......... 3 1 35 .......... .......... 39 1 .......... 76 90 STX ....................... Henry E. Rohlsen Airport ....................... III ..... VI ............. .......... 3 .......... 1 1 12 .......... .......... 20 ............ .......... 33 38 SUN ...................... Friedman Memorial Airport .................... III ..... ID ............. .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 4 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 8 10 SUX ...................... Sioux Gateway Airport ............................ III ..... IA ............. .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 3 .......... .......... 6 3 .......... 12 14 SWF ...................... Stewart Airport ....................................... III ..... NY ............ .......... 1 .......... 2 ............ 9 .......... .......... 18 2 .......... 30 33 SYR ...................... Syracuse-Hancock Int’l Airport .............. II ...... NY ............ 4 13 1 6 2 53 .......... .......... 64 ............ .......... 118 144 TBN ...................... Forney Army Airfield ............................... IV ..... MO ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 TEX ....................... Telluride Regional Airport ...................... IV ..... CO ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 ............ .......... 5 5 TLH ....................... Tallahassee Regional Airport ................. II ...... FL ............. 4 8 .......... 2 ............ 14 .......... .......... 28 6 .......... 49 63 
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Apt ID Airport name Cat State/U.S. territory Law enforce & reg. FSD & Staff Air cargo Screen- er mangr TSO: ad- minis- trative TSO: bag screen- ing TSO: other TSO: main- te- nance TSO: pasgnr screen- ing TSO: training TSO: unde- fined TSO: total Airport total 

TOL ....................... Toledo Express Airport ........................... II ...... OH ............ .......... 4 .......... 2 ............ 16 .......... .......... 25 4 .......... 46 52 TPA ....................... Tampa Int’l Airport ................................ I ....... FL ............. 6 21 2 17 14 174 .......... 4 316 17 .......... 525 585 TRI ....................... Tri-Cities Regional Airport ..................... III ..... TN ............ .......... .......... .......... 1 ............ 8 .......... .......... 14 ............ .......... 22 23 TTN ....................... Trenton-Mercer Airport ........................... IV ..... NJ ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 TUL ....................... Tulsa Int’l Airport .................................. I ....... OK ............ 3 10 1 5 1 44 .......... .......... 70 1 .......... 116 135 TUS ...................... Tucson Int’l Airport ................................ I ....... AZ ............ 6 13 1 5 ............ 79 .......... .......... 72 2 .......... 154 179 TVC ...................... Cherry Capital Airport ............................ III ..... MI ............. 1 6 .......... 1 ............ 7 .......... .......... 16 3 .......... 26 34 TVF ....................... Thief River Falls Regional Airport ......... IV ..... MN ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 1 ............ .......... 3 3 TWF ...................... Joslin Field, Magic Valley Regional Airport. IV ..... ID ............. .......... .......... .......... 2 ............ 3 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 7 9 TXK ....................... Texarkana Regional Airport ................... III ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 7 8 TYR ...................... Tyler Pounds Field Airport ..................... IV ..... TX ............. .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 5 1 .......... 10 11 TYS ....................... McGhee Tyson Airport ............................ II ...... TN ............ 1 6 .......... 4 ............ 22 .......... .......... 32 4 .......... 58 69 UIN ....................... Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field .. IV ..... IL .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 3 1 .......... 6 6 UNV ...................... University Park Airport ........................... III ..... PA ............ .......... 1 .......... 1 ............ 5 .......... .......... 12 2 .......... 19 21 VCT ...................... Victoria Regional Airport ....................... IV ..... TX ............. .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 2 2 .......... 5 5 VDZ ...................... Valdez Airport ........................................ IV ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 3 3 VEL ....................... Vernal/Uintah County Airport ................. IV ..... UT ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 4 ............ .......... 4 4 VLD ...................... Valdosta Municipal Airport .................... IV ..... GA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 6 .......... .......... 5 ............ .......... 11 11 VPS ...................... Okaloosa County Air Terminal ............... II ...... FL ............. .......... 1 .......... 2 1 9 .......... 1 27 3 .......... 40 44 WDG ..................... Enid Woodring Municipal Airport ........... IV ..... OK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 2 .......... .......... 2 1 .......... 5 5 WRG ..................... Wrangell Airport ..................................... III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... 3 ............ .......... 5 5 WRL ...................... Worland Muni Airport ............................. IV ..... WY ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... 1 2 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 3 4 XNA ...................... Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport .... II ...... AR ............ .......... 1 .......... 2 ............ 14 .......... .......... 27 3 .......... 44 47 YAK ...................... Yakutat Airport ...................................... III ..... AK ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 3 .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... 3 3 YKM ...................... Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field .... III ..... WA ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ 4 .......... .......... 16 2 .......... 22 22 YNG ...................... Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport .... III ..... OH ............ .......... .......... .......... .......... ............ ............ .......... .......... 7 ............ .......... 7 7 YUM ..................... Yuma Int’l Airport .................................. IV ..... AZ ............ .......... 1 .......... .......... ............ 1 .......... .......... 11 ............ .......... 12 13 

TOTALS ... ................................................................ .......... .................. 807 1,757 174 1,062 1,357 14,890 1 74 23,279 1,393 9 41,004 46,162 

Report shows the annualized FTE burn for PP02 ending February 4, 2006, rounded to the highest whole FTE. Categories of TSO FTE burn are reported via timesheets and manual pay transactions. Manual pay transactions do not normally include labor distribution and are categorized as Other or Undefined. TSO and other totals include prior pay period adjustments reported in PP02. Reporting systems show HQ personnel located at airports by duty location, not airport code/name, so they are reported separately. 
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NO-FLY LIST

Question. At a recent Homeland Security Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory 

Committee meeting, it was revealed that nearly 30,000 airline passengers were mistakenly placed on the Federal ‘‘terrorist’’ watch list. Why is the number so high? 

Answer. At a meeting of the Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy Advisory Committee on December 6, 2005, TSA testified that ‘‘over 30,000 members 

of the traveling public have submitted the Passenger Identity Verification Form and 

have received relief since the TSA Office of Transportation Security Redress was 

created in November 2004.’’ TSA did not say, nor did we imply, that these individuals were ‘‘mistakenly placed’’ on the Terrorist Watch List. 

Through TSA’s redress process, the overwhelming majority of these persons were 

determined to have names that were the same as, or similar to, individuals appropriately on the Terrorist Watch List. In these circumstances, TSA provides the passenger with appropriate information and notifies the airlines of the name match or 

similarity through submission of a Cleared List. While this redress process does not 

ensure that a passenger’s travel will always be free of delays, it helps to streamline 

the check-in process at airport ticket counters. 

In accordance with the requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 

#6, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) consolidated its watch list operations within the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) and integrated the No-Fly List 

into the TSC Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), also called the Consolidated 

Terrorist Watch List. TSA personnel assigned to the TSC conduct a comprehensive 

review of nominations to the No-Fly List to ensure their accuracy and completeness. 

Once these actions are complete, TSA disseminates the List to air carriers. 

By using a consolidated No-Fly List within the TSDB, TSA greatly improved the 

coordination of intelligence and law enforcement information supporting the program. Additionally, during the past year the agencies that nominate subjects to the 

No-Fly List revalidated their submissions and deleted or modified their records. 

These actions have enhanced the quality of data. 

TSA also has developed a comprehensive and user-friendly redress process for persons who believe they have been unfairly or incorrectly delayed, denied boarding, 

or flagged for additional screening at our Nation’s airports. Many individuals experience these problems due to the similarity of their names to those of individuals who 

are appropriately on the Terrorist Watch List. A passenger may initiate the TSA 

redress process by submitting a completed Passenger Identity Verification Form to 

the Office of Transportation Security Redress at TSA headquarters. TSA will review 

the submission and reach a determination of whether the redress process may aid 

in expediting a passenger’s airline check-in process, and inform the passenger accordingly. The Passenger Identify Verification Form, as well as other information 

about TSA’s redress process has been posted on TSA’s public website. To access this 

information, go to http://www.tsa.gov, click on ‘‘Travelers and Consumers’’ at the top 

left of the page, choose ‘‘TSA Customer Service’’ from the column on the left, and 

then click ‘‘TSA Watch Lists Clearance Procedures’’ which is located about threequarters of the way down the page. 

TSA understands that the process is not perfect, and we will continue to analyze 

the system and improve upon the work done thus far. 

Question. What measures are being put in place to remedy this problem? 

Answer. In order to minimize the occurrence of incorrect matches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) consolidated its watch list operations within 

the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) and integrated the No-Fly and Selectee Lists 

into the TSC Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB). TSA personnel assigned to the 

TSC conduct a comprehensive review of nominations to the No-Fly and Selectee 

Lists to ensure their accuracy and completeness. Once these actions are complete, 

TSA disseminates the Lists to air carriers. 

By using consolidated No-Fly and Selectee Lists within the TSDB, TSA greatly 

improved the coordination of intelligence and law enforcement information supporting the program. Additionally, during the past year the agencies that nominate 

subjects to the No-Fly List revalidated their submissions and deleted or modified 

their records. These actions have enhanced the quality of data and removed persons 

from the No-Fly List that should not have been on this list. The Secure Flight program will continue to build on these enhancements and will use a more sophisticated and consistent watch list matching system to minimize the occurrence of incorrect matches. 

Question. What is the process for redress? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Transportation Security Redress is currently developing redress procedures for addressing 

any situation where individuals believe they have been incorrectly delayed or pre-
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vented from flying on an airplane under the future Secure Flight program. TSA will 

maintain a record of individuals who have been misidentified as individuals on a 

watch list, which will contain identifying information necessary to authenticate the 

identity of each individual, in order to avoid repeated delays and minimize the occurrence of incorrect matches by the Secure Flight program. 

Currently, the air carriers conduct the watch list matching function, and carriers 

handle the process differently from one another. A primary advantage of the Secure 

Flight program is that the Federal Government will conduct the watch list matching 

function, thus creating a more consistent process that will tie into the redress mechanisms. 

At the present time, passengers who experience delays in obtaining a boarding 

pass because they have a name that is similar to a person on the No-Fly or Selectee 

Lists may choose to participate in the TSA Redress Program by submitting a TSA 

Passenger Identity Verification (PIV) form, along with requested information, to 

TSA. The information provided through the PIV form assists TSA in distinguishing 

passengers from persons who are, in fact, on the watch lists. If TSA determines that 

the passenger who submitted the PIV form is not the person on the No-Fly or Selectee Lists, TSA will notify the passenger of that finding and contact the appropriate parties, such as the airlines, to help streamline the check-in process at the 

airports. 

RECOVERIES

Question. Section 531 of the fiscal year 2006 Appropriations Act provides specific 

authority for recoveries. Has TSA realized additional recoveries and if so, has a 

spend plan been developed? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has not realized any 

recoveries in fiscal year 2006 to date, although it does expect to realize modest recoveries in the fourth quarter. 

Fiscal year 2006 recoveries are expected to be significantly smaller than the over 

$100 million in recoveries reported in fiscal year 2005. The large fiscal year 2005 

recoveries resulted primarily from the close-out of contracts awarded during the 

TSA start-up in fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003. 

PERIMETER SECURITY

Question. Has a competitive process for perimeter security pilots been put in 

place? If so, how many pilots will TSA enter into with the $5 million appropriated 

in fiscal year 2006? Please describe each pilot. 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently evaluating options to competitively award the $5 million for perimeter security. Responsive projects may include perimeter sensors, intelligent camera systems, biometric 

devices, technologies to detect and track potential intruders, and communication capabilities to provide appropriate alarm and response notification. TSA anticipates 

award of the grants by the end of calendar year 2006. 

EDS

Question. For EDS procurement, if funding were maintained at the fiscal year 

2006 level, how much would be needed for installation? 

Answer. If funding for Explosives Detection System (EDS) procurement were 

maintained at the fiscal year 2006 funding level, the total funds required for installation would be $432,836,269. This includes the mandatory aviation security capital 

fund of $250M, which will primarily be used for LOIs. 

Question. Provide a list of all certified EDS technology. 

Answer. The following is a list of all Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) certified 

for checked baggage screening: 

—GE InVision CTX–1000 

—GE InVision CTX–2500 

—GE InVision CTX–5500 

—GE InVision CTX–9000 

—L–3 eXaminer 3000 

—L–3 eXaminer 6000 

—Reveal CT–80 

—Analogic 6400 

Question. Provide a list of all EDS technology that is being evaluated by DHS for 

certification. 

Answer. Several Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) are scheduled to be tested 

for Transportation Security Administration certification. This includes EDS models 
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that have already been certified but are undergoing adjustments to their hardware 

or software, requiring them to be re-certified, similarly to new systems. 

Re-certifications: 

—Analogic AN 6400—Certification of Software: Standard threat mass detection 

algorithm to improve detection performance. 

—GE InVision CTX 5500—Certification of Hardware: standard x-ray computer obsolescence. 

—Reveal CT–80—Certification of CT–80: Modified Gantry speed (60 to 90 rpm) 

to increase system throughput and modified detection algorithm to improve detection performance. 

New Certifications: 

—L3 eXaminer 3DX 6500 

—Analogic XLB 

—Analogic King Cobra 

—GE InVision CTX 9800 

—SureScan 

Future: 

—Long term research and development efforts for checked baggage screening 

under the Manhattan II project may result in prototype technologies for evaluation. These technologies employ nanotechnology, tomosynthesis, terahertz based 

systems, neutron based systems, and trace detection systems. 

Question. Provide a LOI funding chart by airport (showing cost by fiscal year, 

amount required for each year, amount funded by TSA, total at 75/25 reimbursement cost share, total at 90/10 reimbursement cost share, and total project cost). 

Answer. 
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75/25 LOI Total Cost Govt Share—75 per- cent Fiscal year 2003 re- imbursement Fiscal year 2004 re- imbursement Fiscal year 2005 re- imbursement Fiscal year 2006 re- imbursement Fiscal year 2007 re- imbursement 

ATL .............................................................................................. $125,000,000.00 $93,750,000 .............................. $15,000,000.00 $26,250,000.00 $26,250,000.00 $26,250,000.00 DEN ............................................................................................. 95,000,000.00 71,250,000 $17,812,500 17,812,500.00 17,812,500.00 17,812,500.00 ..............................DFW ............................................................................................ 139,249,812.00 104,437,359 .............................. 34,812,453.00 34,812,453.00 34,812,453.00 ..............................LAS ............................................................................................. 125,000,000.00 93,750,000 .............................. 15,000,000.00 26,250,000.00 26,250,000.00 26,250,000.00 LAX ............................................................................................. 341,956,000.00 256,467,000 .............................. 55,000,000.00 67,155,666.67 67,155,666.67 67,155,666.67 SEA ............................................................................................. 212,000,000.00 159,000,000 .............................. 33,000,000.00 42,000,000.00 42,000,000.00 42,000,000.00 PHX ............................................................................................. 122,000,000.00 91,500,000 .............................. 13,000,000.00 26,166,666.67 26,166,666.67 26,166,666.67 BOS ............................................................................................. 116,000,000.00 87,000,000 29,000,000 29,000,000.00 29,000,000.00 .............................. ..............................

Total .............................................................................. 1,276,205,812.00 957,154,359.00 46,812,500.00 212,624,953.00 269,447,286.00 240,447,286.00 187,822,333.00 

ATL .............................................................................................. 125,000,000.00 112,500,000.00 .............................. 15,000,000.00 26,250,000.00 26,250,000.00 45,000,000.00 DEN ............................................................................................. 95,000,000.00 85,500,000.00 17,812,500 17,812,500.00 17,812,500.00 17,812,500.00 14,250,000.00 DFW ............................................................................................ 139,249,812.00 125,324,830.80 .............................. 34,812,453.00 34,812,453.00 34,812,453.00 20,887,471.80 LAS ............................................................................................. 125,000,000.00 112,500,000.00 .............................. 15,000,000.00 26,250,000.00 26,250,000.00 45,000,000.00 LAX ............................................................................................. 341,956,000.00 307,760,400.00 .............................. 55,000,000.00 67,155,666.67 67,155,666.67 118,449,066.67 SEA ............................................................................................. 212,000,000.00 190,800,000.00 .............................. 33,000,000.00 42,000,000.00 42,000,000.00 73,800,000.00 PHX ............................................................................................. 122,000,000.00 109,800,000.00 .............................. 13,000,000.00 26,166,666.67 26,166,666.67 44,466,666.67 BOS ............................................................................................. 116,000,000.00 104,400,000.00 29,000,000 29,000,000.00 29,000,000.00 .............................. 17,400,000.00 

Total .............................................................................. 1,276,205,812.00 1,148,585,230.80 46,812,500.00 212,624,953.00 269,447,286.00 240,447,286.00 379,253,205.00 

75/25 vs. 90/10 difference ........................................................ .............................. 191,430,871.80 .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. ¥191,430,872.00 
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PILOT PROGRAMS

Question. Provide a list and status of all TSA pilot programs planned, ongoing, 

or completed including the cost of each pilot. 

Answer. BEST Pilot.—During September and October of 2005, the Bus Explosives 

Screening Technology (BEST) pilot was conducted by the Transportation Security 

Administration (TSA) in partnership with Greyhound and Peter Pan bus services. 

The goal of this first ever pilot was to evaluate the use of screening technologies 

in a motorcoach environment to screen passengers, checked baggage, and carry-on 

items for explosives. 

Status.—The pilot was completed. 

Cost.—The total cost for the first BEST pilot was approximately $407,000 in fiscal 

year 2005 funding. 

HAZMAT Truck Security Pilot.—TSA awarded contracts to Science Applications 

International Corporation and General Dynamics to design and build a centralized 

prototype truck tracking center capability. The pilot will also develop a set of protocols capable of interfacing with existing truck tracking systems and with, as applicable, Federal, State and local government intelligence operations centers, and Federal law enforcement and first responder agencies. 

Status.—The pilot is on-going. After the pilot phase is complete (target date: May 

2007), TSA will base decisions about the program’s future on the results. 

Cost.—From fiscal year 2003 through fiscal year 2006, Congress appropriated 

$11.5 million for this pilot. Approximately $6 million has been obligated to date. 

Missouri Pilot.—Beginning April 2006, TSA will implement a pilot project with 

the State of Missouri to conduct security plan evaluations with the trucking industry. The purpose of this pilot is to monitor and evaluate industry performance by 

leveraging Federal, State, and local resources. The pilot will be based on the use 

of the Corporate Security Review (CSR) program that TSA currently conducts with 

all 50 State department of transportation agencies, motorcoach, and school bus companies. 

The CSR Missouri Pilot will allow TSA to train 44 Missouri State troopers on security plan evaluation techniques; evaluate data submitted to TSA for monitoring 

company and industry security planning and implementation performance; conduct 

more than 300 evaluations by September 2006; and evaluate and expand the pilot 

to States with large concentrations of trucking companies. By utilizing existing safety data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), TSA will 

apply a risk-based selection process to determine what carriers or motor coach or 

school bus companies need greater scrutiny. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing. 

Cost.—It is estimated that this pilot will cost approximately $400,000. 

Secure Automated Inspection Lanes (SAIL) Program, Phase III: SAIL I & II assessed vehicle and passenger screening technology separately in ferry pre-boarding 

environments. SAIL III will leverage lessons learned to apply to a pilot operation 

in a large ferry operation that includes both vehicle and passenger screening. 

Status.—The pilot is in the planning stage. 

Cost.—$225,000. 

Maritime Passenger, Vehicle, and Baggage Screening Research and Development 

Grant.—This pilot program will deploy screening equipment into the maritime passenger domain that will be ultimately operated and tested by the maritime transportation operators. In the pilot, TSA will select screening equipment for various 

maritime passenger and vehicle operations throughout the United States and work 

with operators to develop screening procedures tailored to their existing operations. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing. 

Cost.—$3.6 million. 

Passenger Rail and Rail Transit Information Pilot.—The purpose of this pilot program is to ensure that transit security information gathering, synthesis, and sharing at the Federal Government level is coordinated, effective, and timely. The pilot 

brings together Federal partners to develop processes for information sharing and 

communications protocols and to eliminate duplication and close potential gaps. Objectives include enhancing domain awareness, ensuring decision makers at all levels 

have a comprehensive and accurate picture of the State of passenger rail and rail 

transit security, and streamlining procedures in order to improve communication 

with stakeholders during both normal operating periods and emergencies. The initial phase of this information pilot is being tested in the National Capital Region 

with the aim of extending the initiative nationwide and across modes once the process is fully developed. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing. 

Cost.—$330,000. 
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Integrated Intermodal Information System—Domestic.—The purpose of this pilot 

is to continually spotlight suspicious activity in high threat domestic supply chains 

and provide actionable, near-real time advisories. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing. 

Cost.—$600,000. 

Southern Regional Radiological Pilot Program.—This pilot operationally tests and 

evaluates new, innovative nuclear/radiological detection security technologies (portable), and accompanying response protocols and procedures. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing with completion expected by December 2007. 

Cost.—$4 million. 

Transportable Radiation Monitoring Systems.—This pilot’s objective is to develop 

and field test a concept of operations for deployment of transportable radiation monitoring systems. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing with completion expected by December 2006. 

Cost.—$2 million. 

Southeast Transportation Corridor Radiological Detection Pilot.—This pilot focuses on the deployment of transportable radiation monitoring systems at selected 

weigh stations along a southeast intermodal freight corridor. 

Status.—The pilot is ongoing with completion expected in fiscal year 2007. 

Cost.—$1.2 million. 

Hazardous Materials Carrier Training.— This pilot will develop and deploy training for HAZMAT shippers and carriers in how to conduct vulnerability self-assessments. 

Status.—The pilot is in the training development/planning stage with completion 

expected by July 2007. 

Cost.—$1.7 million. 

Seals Pilot.—This pilot will evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of tamperevident seals in the air cargo environment. 

Status.—The pilot is planned to start in July 2006. 

Cost.—$500,000 

Hazardous Materials Initiative.—TSA commissioned this initiative to study the 

feasibility of equipping individual railroad tank cars with real time tracking devices 

and constructing a national tracking system. Phase I (market survey) and Phase II 

(equipment testing) are complete. Phase III will develop a concept of operations for 

a national tracking system. 

Status.—Phase III is ongoing. 

Cost.—Phases I and II were $175,000. Phase III is expected to cost $109,341. 

Multi-Modal Security Enhancement Teams (MMSET)—TSA seeks to enhance the 

current network of security systems outside the aviation mode by deploying teams 

that include Federal Air Marshals (FAMS) and Surface Transportation Security Inspectors (STSI) to other transportation sectors. These deployments will enhance the 

agency’s ability to leverage a variety of resources to quickly and effectively raise the 

bar of security in any mode of transportation anywhere in the country. 

Status.—Six initial pilot deployments were completed in December 2005, and 

eight additional pilot deployments were completed as of June 2006. Planning for future deployments to other transportation venues is ongoing. 

Cost.—Incidental Travel and Pay, Compensation, and Benefits for team member 

participants. 

Field Skills Inventory Pilot.—The goal of the TSA Employee Skills Inventory (SI) 

is to allow TSA to quickly identify workforce capabilities that would benefit the 

agency’s mission in many situations, including: 

—Task forces 

—Details 

—Emergency response situations 

—Gap analysis 

—Employee career development 

—Succession Planning 

Status.—The planned launch date is April 2006. 

Cost.—None. 

Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) Project Gandalf.—This pilot addresses business processes at the FAMS Mission Operations Center (MOC) for ‘‘day of’’ mission 

schedule changes. The Gandalf optimization algorithm uses a rigorous set of business rules in selecting targeted critical flights in a rapid and logical manner. This 

new mission scheduling optimization tool-set will bring the FAMS core business capabilities into the latest technology realm and will design from the ground up a system that is tailored to specific FAMS requirements. 
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Status.—Initiated in January 2006, this is an ongoing program which should be 

completed at the start of fiscal year 2007. After the pilot phase is complete, TSA 

will base decisions about the program’s future on the results. 

Cost.—$260,000 of Science and Technology funding has been expended to date. 

Reveal CT–80.—This pilot evaluated the operational effectiveness and suitability 

of newly certified Explosives Detection System (EDS) at various airports. 

Status.—Pilot was completed. 

Cost.—$4.7 million. 

Explosives Trace Portals (ETPs).—This pilot evaluated the effectiveness and suitability of ETPs for passenger screening for explosives at various airport checkpoints. 

Status.—Pilot was completed. 

Cost.—$3.5 million. 

Break Bulk Air Cargo Explosives Detection System (EDS).—This pilot evaluates 

the effectiveness and suitability of EDS at various air cargo facilities. 

Status.—Pilot is ongoing. 

Cost.—$19 million.20. Airport Access Control Pilot Program (AACPP): This pilot 

evaluates the effectiveness of off-the-shelf access control technology. 

Status.—Pilot is ongoing with scheduled completion at the end of CY 2006. 

Cost.—$19.6 million. 

Hardened Unit Load Device (HULD).—This pilot evaluates the effectiveness and 

suitability of HULD for the transport of air cargo and baggage on passenger aircraft. 

Status.—Pilot is ongoing. 

Cost.—$5 million. 

Automated Carry-On Bag EDS.—TSA competitively selected two vendors 

(Analogic and Reveal) to provide prototype checkpoint EDS systems. Units will be 

deployed to the field to assess effectiveness and suitability after they are certified 

and successfully complete laboratory testing. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 

2006. 

Cost.—$2.5 million. 

Cast and Prosthesis Scanner.—This pilot will test and evaluate the effectiveness 

and operational suitability of cast and prosthesis scanner technology at a hospital 

and then in the field after safety testing is completed. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 

2006. 

Cost.—$440,000. 

Passenger Hands and Personal Effects Scanning.—This pilot will assess effectiveness and suitability of using ETD technology to screen individuals for explosives. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 

2006. 

Cost.—$200,000. 

Bottle Liquid Scanner.—This pilot will test and evaluate the effectiveness and 

suitability of technologies to screen bottles for flammable liquids. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 

2006. 

Cost.—$200,000. 

Emerging Next Generation EDS.—This pilot will test and evaluate emerging EDS, 

including King Cobra and SureScan. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 

2006. 

Cost.—$4 million. 

Information Sharing Environment—This pilot will develop an agency-wide approach, framework, and roadmap for information sharing among all TSA stakeholders. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 

2006. 

Cost.—To be determined. 

Unpredictable Screening Program (USP) Pilot.—This pilot is designed to implement additional screening measures (e.g. sending additional individuals through 

secondary screening) on a schedule which would appear random to someone trying 

to predict TSA’s screening procedures. The ‘‘unpredictability’’ of these measures is 

intended to complicate the ability to develop plans to circumvent screening procedures. 

Status.—Pilot is complete. 

Cost.—No additional cost is associated with this pilot. 

Baggage Handler Pilot.—The goal of this pilot is to help determine the feasibility, 

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personnel to support TSA screening operations. This program is one of several initiatives being undertaken to mitigate the higher than average Transportation Security Officer (TSO) on-the-job injury rate. 

The pilot program will be implemented as an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) 

with an airport operator and/or carrier to determine whether or not it is more economical to accomplish through the Federal sector or to privatize the effort. 

Status.—Pilot is in the planning stage. TSA expects to implement the necessary 

agreements by summer 2006. Once launched, the pilot will run 4 months. 

Cost.—$2.64 million. 

Glove Pilot.—This pilot is being designed to test gloves with different thicknesses 

to determine if data validate the assumption that using thicker (and more expensive) gloves is a cost effective way to reduce the number of TSO hand and finger 

injuries and the workman’s compensation claims associated with those injuries. The 

pilot will be conducted at several large airports with a history of such claims. 

Status.—The pilot is currently in the planning and market research phase. 

Cost.—To be determined. 

Question. For pilots that have been completed, have any been transitioned into 

full scale programs? If so, please indicate those programs. 

Answer. Cockpit Access Security System (CASS) for Domestic Air Carriers: 

Prior to 9/11, domestic air crewmembers were routinely authorized to ride in the 

flight deck jumpseat as an effective means of transportation. Immediately following 

the 9/11 attacks, all jumpseat access by non-operational flight crewmembers was 

suspended. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) later issued directives that allowed non-operational crewmembers to access the flight deck jumpseat 

provided the air carriers develop a system to verify the identity of crewmembers and 

their employment status. 

CASS, an initiative proposed by member carriers of the Air Transport Association 

(ATA), is a network of databases containing employment and security information 

for individuals authorized to enter the flight deck, as regulated by Federal Aviation 

Regulations. TSA commenced a 6-month pilot program to test CASS on May 1, 2004. 

Participation in the pilot program was limited to domestic flights of ATA member 

air carriers, of which 17 currently participate. Because of the initial success of the 

6-month pilot, CASS was extended several times at the request of the participating 

air carriers. 

CASS operates by interlinking participating air carriers’ employee databases 

through a central router. When an employee of a participating air carrier makes a 

request to occupy the flight deck jumpseat, an inquiry is made through CASS, allowing the gate agent to immediately access the requester’s identification information 

and employment status. As another layer of security, the captain of the flight 

verifies the requester’s FAA pilot and medical certificates before giving final approval to board. 

CASS is an important security initiative as it adds another layer of security to 

protect the flight deck of air carrier aircraft and provides a customer service benefit 

air carriers afford to their pilots. First, the system adds a real-time vetting for individuals seeking to access the flight deck. Second, it adds another qualified individual to the flight deck who can assist the crew in an emergency. 

Air Carriers provided very positive feedback of the pilot and supported the permanent establishment of CASS. CASS was approved as a permanent program effective 

September 23, 2005 and is now available to all eligible domestic air carriers limited 

to domestic flights. The Reveal CT–80 and Explosives Trace Portal (ETP) pilot programs were deemed successful and the TSA has begun deployment of both types of 

equipment at additional airports. Specifically, the TSA will deploy over 70 Reveal 

CT–80 units and over 100 ETPs in fiscal year 2006. 

Question. Does TSA plan to transition any of these pilots to full scale programs? 

If so, please indicate those programs. 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has requested fiscal 

year 2007 funding for emerging technology; however, purchase of this equipment is 

dependant on the success of the technology during the pilot programs. For other ongoing pilots, decisions will be made after the results of the pilots have been evaluated. 

Question. The fiscal year 2006 conference report requires TSA to enter into a 

small number of pilots with airports to improve their baggage screening process 

through creative financing options. Please describe ongoing or planned pilots, the 

schedule associated with each pilot, results to date, and next steps. 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently exploring 

with industry partners the means to encourage innovative financing to accelerate 

the deployment of optimal baggage screening systems through a cost sharing study. 

This cost share study, mandated by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Preven-
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tion Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–458), should be completed later this year and will 

outline the options available. Once those options are determined, pilot projects will 

be planned using these financing mechanisms. 

REGISTERED TRAVELER

Question. For the Registered Traveler program, how will the fee the individual 

traveler pays be determined? For instance, how are costs such as capital improvements for space and TSA personnel to operate the lanes factored in? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects that the user 

fee will be market-driven with the price established by private sector providers. The 

fee will reflect the providers’ capital investment, operating expenses, and financial 

incentives, as well as an amount to be remitted to TSA to cover the Agency’s direct 

costs in facilitating the program. The TSA-portion of the fee will be established 

through a notice published in the Federal Register in accordance with Section 540 

of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public Law 109– 

90). 

The private sector providers will have the option of making capital investment in 

approved screening equipment, additional screeners, and/or space for separate Registered Traveler screening in accordance with their business plan and in coordination with the airport operator and TSA. 

Question. What exactly will the Registered Traveler fee pay for? 

Answer. The total RT participant fee will consist of two parts: the TSA-set portion 

and the private sector portion. The private sector portion of the fee will be set and 

collected by the enrollment providers. TSA’s activities under RT will be completely 

funded through the fees set by TSA in the Federal Register notice, which is currently under development. This fee will include components related to the management of the program, the security threat assessment, technical infrastructure required to operate the program, and vendor compliance with the specified program 

standards. 

Question. Aside from direct appropriations for the Registered Traveler program in 

prior fiscal years, will TSA use other direct or fee funded resources to operate this 

program? 

Answer. For fiscal year 2007 budget forecasts, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimated $20 million in total fee collections. TSA will revise its 

fee collection forecasts as soon as more information about program design and private sector costs become available. 

Question. How many airlines will have to pay for construction of new lanes dedicated for Registered Travelers? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing a public/ 

private partnership in which the government and private vendors will team to provide both services and structure to the RT program. The sponsoring entity (airport 

or airline) will be responsible for all costs associated with adding new passenger 

screening lanes. Requests for additional lanes will be subject to airport and TSA approval based on the unique operational set-ups of the individual airports and their 

checkpoints. TSA-approved checkpoint equipment for new RT lanes will be authorized for purchase by the service provider or sponsoring entity, depending on the 

physical constraints of the respective location. 

Question. While joining the Registered Traveler program is voluntary, what assurances do participants have that data used to verify their identity won’t be compromised? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently considering which databases, both commercial and non-commercial, will be included in the 

Registered Traveler (RT) Program’s watch list vetting process. Once a determination 

has been made, TSA will be working with private sector entities to develop standards for securing the data in order to protect the personally identifiable information 

collected about applicants. The Privacy Impact Assessment that will be published 

prior to the program launch will describe privacy protections and data integrity 

safeguards for an ongoing RT Program. In addition a Privacy Act System of Records 

Notice will describe what data will be collected, how it will be used in the watch 

list vetting process, how it will be stored and shared, and how it will be transmitted 

to ensure its integrity and security. 

SECURE FLIGHT

Question. On February 9, 2006, TSA shut down the Secure Flight program and 

initiated a full scale audit of the program. How long will this process take? Please 

provide a revised schedule for the Issuance of a Regulation for Secure Flight. 
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Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting a comprehensive audit in order to ensure that security, privacy, and a unified Federal 

strategy are at the foundation of the Secure Flight system and processes. While it 

should not take an undue amount of time to finish, until that audit is completed 

and a path forward for the program is decided upon, it would be premature to speculate on the timeframe for Secure Flight milestones, including the Secure Flight 

Regulation. TSA will be vigilant in keeping the Committee apprised of all developments in relation to Secure Flight and looks forward to working with Congress on 

this important program. 

Question. When will TSA address all of the concerns raised by GAO? 

Answer. Work on the Secure Flight Program is continuing. The announced comprehensive audit will ensure that security, privacy, and a unified Federal strategy 

are at the foundation of the Secure Flight system and processes. Currently, the program is focusing on the areas of concern raised by the Government Accountability 

Office regarding program management, availability of technical documentation at 

the appropriate level of detail, and the overall end-to-end business process. 

Certification of Secure Flight’s compliance with the 10 mandates will occur 

through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program is in the process of defining specific certification requirements for review by the appropriate DHS 

entities. Secure Flight certification will begin after initial results from operational 

testing are available. 

Question. Has TSA complied with all of the provisions related to the Secure Flight 

program in the fiscal year 2006 DHS Appropriations Act, including the prohibition 

on the use of commercial data? 

Answer. Certification of Secure Flight’s compliance with the 10 mandates will 

occur through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program office is 

in the process of defining specific certification requirements for review by the appropriate DHS entities. Secure Flight certification will begin after initial results from 

operational testing are available. 

Question. What is the unobligated balance for Secure Flight? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2006 appropriation, less the 1 percent rescission, provided 

$56.1 million for the Secure Flight program, with an additional $3.7 million in carryover funds. As of June 21, 2006, the Transportation Security Administration has 

obligated approximately $18 million. Therefore, the unobligated balance is $41.8 

million. 

Question. Is the $40 million requested for fiscal year 2007 still necessary in light 

of the ongoing audit of the program? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently rebaselining both the cost and the schedule to ensure that TSA has addressed gaps found 

as part of the audit. TSA will share the results of this rebaselinging with Congress 

once completed. 

AIR CARGO

Question. What is the status of the 100 air cargo inspectors funded in the fiscal 

year 2006 DHS Appropriations Act? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has developed an allocation plan for those additional resources, and the hiring process is almost complete. 

The remaining two sections will be made by mid-July 2006. 

Question. What criteria must be met to become a ‘‘known shipper’’? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration has established specific criteria that must be met before an air carrier or a freight forwarder (also known as 

an indirect air carrier) can qualify a shipper as ‘‘known.’’ Those criteria are contained in the carriers’ standard security programs, but they are Sensitive Security 

Information and may not be publicly disclosed. In general, however, the air carrier 

or freight forwarder must verify that certain business relationship standards are 

met between the carrier and the shipper, and must also verify the shipper’s legitimacy. 

Question. How often must a shipping company be recertified to be maintained in 

the Known Shipper Database? 

Answer. The requirements to qualify (and recertify) a shipper as ‘‘known,’’ as well 

as the specifics surrounding use of the Transportation Security Administration’s 

(TSA) Known Shipper Database, are contained in the indirect air carrier (IAC) and 

air carriers’ security programs, which are Sensitive Security Information and therefore, may not be publicly disclosed. TSA Aviation Security Inspectors routinely audit 

IAC and air carrier records to ensure compliance with the known shipper requirements. 

Question. How many ‘‘Known Shippers’’ are there? 
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Answer. Approximately 400,000 known shippers are currently contained in the 

TSA Known Shipper Database. Currently, indirect air carriers (IACs) and air carriers have the option of voluntarily submitting their list of known shippers to the 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for inclusion in the TSA Known Shipper Database, or they can maintain their own internal known shipper listing. TSA 

does not maintain documentation on the number of shippers contained on the internal known shipper lists of IACs, and air carriers that do not currently participate 

in the TSA Known Shipper Database. However, TSA estimates that this population 

of known shippers is approximately 1.5 million. 

The Air Cargo Final Rule, issued May 17, 2006, made participation in the TSA 

Known Shipper Database mandatory for all air carriers and IACs. TSA will now 

have the ability to more accurately ascertain all known shippers. 

Question. Currently, how does TSA determine if air cargo is an elevated-risk? 

Answer. Currently, all cargo originating from a source other than known shippers 

is considered elevated-risk cargo and is not permitted to be transported on passenger aircraft. 

Question. If cargo is identified as an elevated-risk, what security procedures are 

taken? 

Answer. Currently, cargo that originates from a source other than known shippers 

is considered to be of elevated-risk and must not be transported on passenger aircraft. Furthermore, cargo that originates from known shippers is subject to random 

screening by the air carriers, who must screen the percentage of cargo specified in 

their security programs using Transportation Security Administration-approved 

screening methods. 

Question. TSA has been developing the Freight Assessment System for sometime 

but no such system has been deployed. When will this system be deployed? 

Answer. The Freight Assessment System (FAS) is currently in its Proof-of-Concept 

(POC) stage, which includes a data analysis and risk assessment evaluation. The 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reviewing the results of the first 

iteration of the POC, which was completed on January 27, 2006. The final iteration 

of the POC is scheduled to be completed by June 30. Upon a successful completion 

of the POC, TSA plans to move forward with an operational pilot that will precede 

the development and implementation of the FAS. It is expected that implementation 

of the FAS will begin in fiscal year 2007. 

Question. What resources are included in the fiscal year 2007 request for this system? 

Answer. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request of $55 million for Air 

Cargo includes $5 million for the continued development of the Freight Assessment 

System. 

Question. How much will be needed to fully implement the Freight Assessment 

System? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) currently estimates 

the lifecycle cost for developing and deploying the Freight Assessment System would 

be approximately $140 million. However, TSA intends to conduct an alternatives 

analysis and to re-baseline the program upon completion of the Proof-of-Concept to 

determine whether the system can be brought to market faster and more economically. 

Question. What synergies will there be, if any, with the CBP National Targeting 

Center? 

Answer. One of the guiding principles of the Freight Assessment System (FAS) 

development is that industry should not have to provide the same information to 

different Government agencies. Another guiding principle is that the FAS should leverage, to the maximum extent possible, other risk assessment systems and capabilities within the Department of Homeland Security. Consequently, TSA partnered 

with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the design of the FAS to ensure 

that it is fully harmonized with CBP’s targeting methodology. Once the FAS Proofof-Concept is complete, we will re-engage with CBP to determine how best to leverage CBP’s targeting hardware and infrastructure. 

Question. What are the costs associated with the Freight Assessment System in 

fiscal year 2007? 

Answer. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request of $55 million for Air 

Cargo includes $5 million for continued development of the Freight Assessment System (FAS). A total of $5.8 million for FAS is included in the fiscal year 2006 spend 

plan, which is scheduled to be under contract before the end of fiscal year 2006 and 

will fund continued development of this key program. 

Question. Where will the work associated with the Freight Assessment System be 

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Answer. The Freight Assessment System is a complex system that will require the 

participation of multiple vendors to develop, working from multiple locations. Several alternative architectures are under consideration, and TSA expects to select a 

deployment approach before the end of the fiscal year. 

Question. TSA indicated that initial feasibility studies for blast resistant cabin 

and cargo liners were promising. Has TSA completed the prototype for both passenger cabin and cargo hold liners? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has initiated a project 

to develop proof-of-concept cargo hold and passenger cabin blast resistant liner designs and prototypes. This project is now being administered by the Department of 

Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T). The project is 

currently in the preliminary stages of identifying candidate liner design materials 

that are appropriate for use in liner construction from both a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness perspective, as well as a blast resistance perspective. Explosives testing, as well as determination of FAA airworthiness compliance 

(material flammability requirements) testing, is underway on candidate composite 

material configurations that may be suitable for use in protection of the aircraft. 

Upon completion of the current material screening process and finalization of material selection, expected in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006, engineering design concepts for cargo hold and passenger cabin liners will be developed in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Upon finalization of the liner design concepts, prototypes will be fabricated and blast tested by DHS S&T within actual aircraft structures. These tests, expected in the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, will determine 

conformance to explosive mitigation requirements and ability of the concepts to adequately protect the aircraft. 

Question. When would such a system be ready and what plans does TSA have to 

retrofit existing aircraft with this new technology? 

Answer. Explosive resistant liner design concepts could be ready as early as the 

fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, assuming that the liner design concepts developed 

and tested are deemed successful in mitigating internal explosive effects without 

catastrophic structural damage to the aircraft. 

It is too early in the life cycle of these products to determine a strategy for implementation. A cost/benefit analysis will be conducted to determine if these products 

provide a good value and security benefit. The Transportation Security Administration will base subsequent retrofit decisions on the technical merit of the solution 

and also consider issues such as cost variables to include installation, maintenance, 

and additional weight impact. Any implementation strategy will involve close coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, airframe manufacturers, and airlines from both a technical and regulatory perspective. 

Question. Why has the TSL not established certification standards for air cargo 

screening equipment? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has established protocols for equipment used for screening cargo and drafted a preliminary standard for 

cargo screening equipment similar to the standard established for checked baggage 

screening technologies. The draft standard distinguishes between break bulk and 

containerized air cargo, and between perishable and non-perishable commodities. It 

also stresses the importance of attaining a low false alarm rate. TSA is working 

with the Science and Technology Directorate to further develop the standards for 

air cargo screening technology solutions. 

Question. What would be the cost of establishing and executing such standards? 

Answer. The development of the standards may require lab testing to establish 

threat thresholds. These costs would become part of the research and development 

funding in the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate budget. The cost of executing a standard for air cargo screening technologies 

would be dependent upon the maturity of the systems presented for evaluation once 

the standards are published. 

Question. Why has the Department failed to finalize security standards for air 

cargo as required in the Intelligence Reform Act? 

Answer. TSA issued the Air Cargo Security Final Rule on May 17, 2006. The Rule 

introduces significant changes to current regulatory requirements for four major sectors of the air cargo industry: airports; passenger air carriers that transport cargo; 

all-cargo air carriers; and indirect air carriers (also known as ‘‘freight forwarders’’). 

CANINE TEAMS

Question. As of November 2005, TSA had six certified TSA mass transit canine 

teams. TSA anticipated that 30 teams would complete training by May 2006. When 

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Answer. Twenty-nine teams are currently deployed with the remaining team in 

training. Each of the 10 major mass transit systems identified in the Transportation 

Security Administration’s (TSA) rail initiative will initially receive three TSA certified canine teams along with associated training and equipment, for a combined 

total of 30 new canine teams. Each mass transit system will commit three handlers 

for training at the TSA Explosives Detection Canine Handler Course in San Antonio, TX. This training is provided at no cost to the mass transit/rail system or law 

enforcement agency participating in the National Explosives Detection Canine Team 

Program. 

Question. Have any of the participating transit systems dropped out of the program? If so, why? 

Answer. All of the original systems that committed to entering the program are 

still participating. After attending the course of instruction at the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) Training Academy, and working 

with the NEDCTP staff members in the field, many of the participating systems 

have requested that additional assets be deployed. 

Question. Does TSA plan to expand this program to other transit systems in fiscal 

year 2007? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has established an 

ambitious schedule to staff the currently planned 30 mass transit canine teams. 

Within the base of funds requested, TSA may staff canine teams at additional mass 

transit locations based on potential second year cost efficiencies. As TSA receives 

interest from other mass transit systems, the agency will evaluate each request and 

determine any new locations using risk-based criteria. 

Question. How many canine teams are dedicated to air cargo? 

Answer. Although explosives detection canine teams are not dedicated exclusively 

to screening cargo, nearly 365 TSA-certified explosives detection canine teams 

across the Nation’s aviation domain currently support cargo screening activities on 

a routine basis. The $7 million in additional funds will also assist the program with 

expanding the number of TSA-certified explosives detection canine teams throughout the Nation by the end of 2006, elevating the number of these valuable multirole canine teams from 365 to 420 in the aviation arena. This approach will provide 

greater flexibility for these limited, yet highly versatile, resources. 

The mobility of these highly trained teams remains a critical element in our unpredictable security response option. The fact that TSA-certified explosives detection 

canine teams are not solely dedicated to cargo screening activities allows these 

teams to meet on-site threats at a moment’s notice for multiple purposes anywhere 

in the airport environment. As part of its efforts to increase canine cargo screening 

activities, the NEDCTP has established a ‘‘Cargo Training Warehouse Lab’’ at its 

training facility at Lackland AFB, in San Antonio, TX. As a result of this initiative, 

every canine team that leaves the NEDCTP training center is trained to screen 

cargo in an effective manner. 

SURGE CAPACITY

Question. If intelligence indicates that transit systems are being targeted by terrorists, does TSA have the resources to deploy personnel and technologies to assist 

transit authorities in a short period of time? 

Answer. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is building, training, 

and testing teams to enhance its ability in this regard. In a March 2006 exercise, 

TSA provided Amtrak with law enforcement teams with surveillance detection capability, to Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC. These teams, called MultiModal Security Enhancement Teams (MMSETs) included Federal Air Marshals 

(FAMS) and Surface Transportation Security Inspectors (STSI). These resources 

possess a broad range of capabilities that allow TSA to help protect against multiple 

threats and introduce elements of unpredictability into security processes. TSA 

teams do not supersede local security forces or their jurisdiction when deployed into 

public transportation systems. Rather, the MMSETs supplement local capabilities 

with the unique strengths and expertise TSA brings to the transportation security 

mission. 

TSA initiated several pilot deployments in public transportation systems during 

the week of December 13–18, 2005. Additional pilot deployments will occur throughout the current year. The objective is to gain the necessary knowledge and experience in public transportation modes and with specific public transportation systems 

to develop and maintain an effective security enhancement capability. The MMSET 

deployments expand the agency’s capacity to leverage a variety of resources in a 

flexible manner based on threat, so that we can quickly and effectively raise the bar 

of security in any mode of transportation anywhere in the country. 
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Prior to these pilots, TSA deployed resources on an ad hoc basis during periods 

of heightened alert and National Special Security Events. On July 7 and July 21, 

2005, STSIs deployed jointly with Federal Rail Administration Safety Inspectors to 

major Rail and Rail Transit Operations Centers to monitor security postures and 

provide the Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) with security situational awareness in response to the London bombings. Inspectors also deployed to 

support recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and to provide enhanced security for the Presidential Inauguration and the Super Bowl. STSIs 

also deploy to support investigations of transportation security incidents. 

If passenger or cargo screening becomes necessary, TSA can deploy members of 

the National Screening Force and Transportation Security Officers (TSO) from select airports. The Office of Security Technology would coordinate with the venue to 

make any facility modifications necessary to deploy equipment. Additionally, TSA 

could deploy canine resources quickly. In response to the terrorist bombings against 

rail systems in Spain in March 2004, Secretary Tom Ridge announced that the Department of Homeland Security would create a two-phased approach to assist mass 

transit/commuter rail systems within the United States. The first phase was the development of a Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) mass transit canine program to assists State and local law enforcement agencies and transit authorities. The purpose 

of the RDF is to provide expanded capability to mass-transit systems within the 

United States by assisting State, local, and transit authorities in the event of an 

increased threat situation. The RDF is designed to reduce vulnerabilities to mass 

transit/commuter rail systems by providing a coordinated explosives detection canine capability, as well as a deterrent effect against potential attacks. 

Because of groundwork laid in that effort—preplanning and acclimation within 

the mass transit/commuter rail environment—TSA was able to rapidly deploy canine teams following the summer 2005 incidents in London. TSA-certified explosives 

detection canine teams were deployed across the country to support mass transit/ 

commuter rail systems that were in close proximity to their assigned airports within 

hours of notification of the bombing events in London. TSA coordinated activities 

with program agencies to deploy teams to conduct random sweeps of platforms, conduct searches of unattended items, and provide a physical deterrence, where possible. TSA has also expeditiously provided explosives detection canine teams to Amtrak at its request on several occasions, including during the Republican National 

Convention, the Presidential Inauguration, and in New York during the fall 2005 

security alert. 

Along with the canine teams, at the request of Amtrak, TSA deployed some of the 

technology field-tested in the Transit and Rail Inspection Pilot (TRIP) for screening 

passengers and baggage in a rail environment to the Republican National Convention in August 2004 and Presidential Inauguration in January 2005. 

Question. Does TSA have the authority to shift funding from other TSA accounts 

to the Surface Transportation appropriation for short periods of surge capacity without requesting a formal reprogramming? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2006 Appropriations Bill (Public Law 109–90), section 

503(c), provides flexibility to TSA in terms of transfers and reprogramming (i.e., 

‘‘not to exceed 5 percent of any appropriation made available for the current year,’’ 

without increasing an account ‘‘by more than 10 percent by such transfers’’), but 

such actions constitute a permanent change in funding. 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may exercise other options to 

develop and apply surge capability without the need to transfer or reprogram funds. 

For example, under the Multi-Modal Security Enhancement Team (MMSET) program, TSA may deploy resources to provide surge capacity for enhancing security 

in public transportation systems. The teams may consist of varying combinations of 

Federal Air Marshals (FAMs), Surface Transportation Security Inspectors (STSIs), 

Aviation Security Inspectors (ASIs), and explosives detection canine teams. The 

teams provide both a visible deterrent and covert detection capability. Use of TSA 

resources assigned in the geographical area of the public transportation system ensures that costs remain minimal and within available funding. 

FEDERAL AGENCY HEAD SCREENING

Question. Do Federal agency heads receive special treatment at airports? If so, 

why? 

Answer. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger and property 

screening procedures do not provide for an automatic screening exemption for heads 

of Federal agencies or commissions, nor are any such exemptions being contemplated. However, like any individual under armed protective escort by a Federal 

law enforcement officer (LEO) some senior officials may not be required to proceed 
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through a passenger checkpoint upon presentation of proper identifying documents 

by the armed Federal LEO escort (credential, badge, and Government-issued photo 

ID). Under these circumstances, the identities of both the LEO and the individual 

under protective escort must be verified by a TSA representative. Screening checkpoint logbook entries must be made for both the LEO and the individual being escorted. 

OPERATION SAFE COMMERCE

Question. What is the status of the Operation Safe Commerce Pilots? 

Answer. Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) is currently in its third phase. In Phase 

II of OSC, 18 pilot projects focused on the vulnerabilities of containers moving 

through the supply chains. They concentrated on mitigating the identified 

vulnerabilities through the deployment of technologies and business practices. OSC 

Phase III is comprised of 4 pilot projects and a series of four testing phases that 

address specific points of vulnerability in the supply chains. 

Question. How are these results being incorporated into CSI, CTPAT, Science and 

Technology Research, and other container security operations? 

Answer. Federal coordination and oversight of Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) 

is an interagency effort. Members of the OSC Executive Steering Committee (ESC) 

include representatives from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), The 

Department of Transportation (DOT), The United States Coast Guard (USCG), the 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Department of State, and the 

Department of Commerce. The Federal Partners provide valuable insight and guidance in the management of OSC, and as such, G&T strives to provide full access 

to the end results of the demonstrations as they become known. In addition, Program Management staff from the DHS Office of Grants and Training (G&T) has coordinated closely with S&T in the third phase of OSC to ensure an alignment with 

S&T Directorate initiatives that are of a similar nature. 

CBP is an important partner because the lessons learned from OSC help improve 

their Container Security Initiative (CSI) and Customs-Trade Partnership Against 

Terrorism (C–TPAT). CSI establishes coordination with host government customs 

services to examine high-risk maritime containerized cargo at foreign seaports before they are loaded on board vessels destined for the United States. C–TPAT is a 

public-private and international partnership focused on improving baseline security 

standards for supply chain and container security. 

COAST GUARD

DEEPWATER

Question. The Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters is currently the 37th oldest of the 

world’s 39 like-sized naval fleets. The Coast Guard Commandant has testified that 

Coast Guard ships and planes are in a ‘‘declining readiness spiral’’. The Deepwater 

program won’t be completed until 2026. However, according to a recent DHS report 

on gaps in Coast Guard operational capabilities, none of the Coast Guard’s cutters 

have met their readiness goal in the past 5 years. Coast Guard patrol boats are operating at levels lower than they were in 1998, and that gap will not be closed until 

2012. Coast Guard maritime air patrols are below1998 levels, and that gap will not 

be closed until 2014. 

Has the Coast Guard considered accelerating Deepwater since the program was 

re-baselined? 

Answer. Although the Coast Guard fleet readiness continues to be below acceptable levels, the Coast Guard has been able to meet or exceed the majority of its mission performance targets, in part due to the enhancements provided to legacy assets 

by the Deepwater program. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request makes 

a strong statement regarding the criticality of funding the Deepwater program. The 

program is now funded at approximately 40 percent more than the $572 million 

funding level for fiscal year 2007, as compared to the fiscal year 2002 planning factors. Full funding in fiscal year 2007 helps to restore readiness to a higher level, 

and allows the Coast Guard to continue development of additional capabilities to be 

realized as a result of enhancements such as: 

—Accelerated HH–65 conversion to a Multi-Mission Cutter Helicopter, 

—New National Security Cutter production to replace the legacy 378 foot High 

Endurance Cutters, 

—Additional CASA Maritime Patrol Aircraft, 

—Accelerated post 9/11 capabilities for HH–60 aircraft for airborne use of force, 

—A new Fast Response Cutter with enhanced post 9/11 capabilities will be accelerated to replace the aging 110 foot patrol boat fleet; and 
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—Legacy asset maintenance and sustainment, including the Medium Endurance 

Cutter Mission Effectiveness Project. 

The Deepwater post 9/11 Revised Implementation Plan, as approved by the Administration, will recapitalize and modernize the Coast Guard surface and aviation 

assets with robust maritime security and safety capabilities that are critical to operational success across all Coast Guard missions, now and in the future. Further acceleration of the program is not being considered at this time. 

Question. What would the cost be if the Coast Guard accelerated the program to 

be completed in 10 years? Answer. A preliminary estimate of $21 billion in funding would be required to 

complete the Deepwater acquisition within the next 10 years. 

Question. What would the cost be if the Coast Guard accelerated the program to 

be completed in 15 years? Answer. A preliminary estimate of $23 billion in funding would be required to 

complete the Deepwater acquisition within the next 15 years. 

Question. Would there be cost savings compared to the current 25 year plan? 

Answer. Expediting the Deepwater program for completion over the next 10 or 15 years would generate a cost avoidance of approximately $1 to $3 billion. However, 

annual appropriations of more than $2 billion per year for several years would be 

required to complete the program in a 10-year period, and more than $1.5 billion 

per year for several years would be required to complete the program in a 15-year 

period. 

DRUG INTERDICTION

Question. In November 2005, GAO reported that ‘‘according to JIATF-South, it 

cannot detect many of the known maritime cocaine movements reported in the western Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean because it cannot get ships or aircraft to the suspected movement in time.’’ The same report noted that Coast Guard 

and CBP officials were concerned that they may not be able to sustain their level 

of assets in light of budget constraints and other homeland security priorities. The 

same officials noted that the long-term implications of likely declines in transit zone 

assets have not been addressed. 

Has the Coast Guard begun to address this problem? What solutions are being 

pursued? 

Answer. The Coast Guard’s long-term plan to mitigate the decline in the number 

of assets in the transit zone is the Deepwater Acquisition Project. Deepwater is the 

Coast Guard’s long-term asset recapitalization and modernization project. As Deepwater assets come into service, the Coast Guard will be able to address declines in 

transit zone assets. In the short-term, the Coast Guard is managing existing assets 

to best meet operational requirements across all of its mission areas. 

COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION

Question. The request indicates that the Coast Guard Headquarters relocation 

will include other Federal tenants with similar security requirements. Please provide a list of other Federal tenants that will be relocating to the St. Elizabeths campus. 

Answer. DHS is planning to relocate other functions to St. Elizabeths West Campus in addition to the U.S. Coast Guard in order to improve operational effectiveness and organizational efficiency. The Department of Homeland Security is currently developing a Program of Requirements (POR) to identify total real estate 

needs throughout the National Capital Region (NCR). 

Currently, DHS organizations are housed in 61 buildings throughout the NCR. 

These dispersed locations constrain the coordination, cooperation and synergy 

among components and headquarters. Once the POR is completed, the Department 

of Homeland Security will be able to identify the specific activities that will relocate 

to St. Elizabeths, as well as the plan to house all remaining DHS functions throughout the NCR. 

Question. A prospectus for the design of the Coast Guard Headquarters has been 

approved. What is the status of the prospectus for construction of the Headquarters 

building? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2007 construction prospectus was approved by OMB and 

signed by GSA on February 14, 2006. It has been sent to GSA’s authorizing committees on the Hill—the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and 

the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The prospectus has not 

yet been approved by the House and Senate authorizing Committees. Attached is 

a copy of the construction prospectus and fact sheet approved by OMB and signed 

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NATIONAL CAPITAL AIR DEFENSE MISSION

Question. When will the Coast Guard assume control of the National Capital Region Air Defense Mission? 

Answer. The Coast Guard plans to assume the NCRAD mission in late fiscal year 

2006. Our target start date is 01 September 2006. The exact date is contingent upon 

the timing of Congressional approval of a DHS request to transfer $4 million of fiscal year 2006 funds to USCG. Approximately 5 months after the approval, the Coast 

Guard will be able to assume the mission. The required 5 month lead time is due 

to the long lead time required to order critical ground support equipment, conduct 

personnel transfers and conduct aircrew training. 

Question. The request includes $13 million (including transfer of $5 million from 

CBP) for operational costs to operate the mission and $49 million for the acquisition 

of 5 helicopters. If the $5 million transfer from CBP is not approved, how will the 

Coast Guard absorb costs? 

Answer. If the $5 million in recurring funding is not transferred from CBP, the 

Coast Guard would have to review its program budgets to identify internal cost reallocations that could be proposed to Congress for reprogramming. A likely source 

of funds would be the base counter-drug helicopter operations budgets. 

Question. If the request is provided, when will the new HH–65Cs be available for 

operation? 

Answer. If funding is received, the Coast Guard plans to purchase 5 helicopter 

airframes in fiscal year 2007. These helicopters will subsequently be outfitted at the 

Coast Guard’s Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (AR&SC) and be ready for operations by early fiscal year 2008. 

Question. What assets will the Coast Guard use in the interim? 

Answer. The Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the National Capital Region 

Air Defense (NCRAD) mission will be supported by existing fleet aircraft (HH–65C) 

typically used to support cutter deployments/special missions until additional helicopters can be purchased and outfitted. 

The use of these cutter deployment/special mission helos will be offset by exercising the last year option of our MH–68 armed helo service contract, which will 

provide 8 armed helos & 1,000 additional cutter days deployed at sea (DDAS) until 

the contract expires in Jan 2008. Originally the Coast Guard planed to replace the 

leased MH–68 helos with newly armed MH–65C helicopters in Jan 2007. Utilizing 

the last year option of the MH–68 service contract will allow the Coast Guard time 
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to purchase and outfit additional HH–65 helicopters by the time the MH–68 service 

contract expires in January 2008. 

Question. Will additional acquisition costs be necessary in the out-years? If so, 

how much? 

Answer. The National Capital Region Air Defense mission will require additional 

AC&I funds in the out-years. 

In fiscal year 2007, the Coast Guard’s AC&I budget requests $48.5 million for the 

acquisition of five helicopters, air intercept equipment, ground support equipment, 

and facility upgrades at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City. 

In fiscal year 2008, as listed in the Capital Investment Plan, the Coast Guard intends to request $18 million AC&I for the last two of the seven helicopters needed 

to support the NCRAD mission. 

Question. Is the Coast Guard considering fixed wing aircraft for the NCRAD mission? 

Answer. No. 

POLAR ICEBREAKERS

Question. The National Academy of Sciences recently released recommendations 

addressing the condition of the Coast Guard’s polar icebreaking fleet. What resources would be necessary to comply with the report’s recommendations? 

Answer. The National Academy of Sciences report made the following recommendations for the Nation’s polar icebreaking fleet: 

NAS recommendation Potential cost 

The United States should reliably control at least 1 heavy 

icebreaker to break into McMurdo station.

N/A—the United States currently controls 2 vessels. 

The United states should maintain dedicated, year-round 

icebreaker capability for the Arctic.

N/A—the United States currently operates the Healy as an 

Arctic icebreaking and research vessel. 

In the short term, the required maintenance should be performed to make at least one Polar class ship mission capable over the next 4 to 8 years.

Between $30 and $50 million annually in fiscal year 2007 

budget authority. 

Management of the U.S. icebreakers should reside with the 

U.S. Coast Guard and it should have appropriate operational and maintenance budgets to fulfill U.S. Coast 

Guard missions that require icebreaking.

N/A—Under the current USCG–NSF Memorandum of Understanding, the costs to conduct the polar icebreaking programs are fully paid for by the National Science Foundation. 

In the short-term, NSF should revert to being a user and 

should continue to negotiate financial agreements to pay 

for icebreaker services when U.S. Coast Guard ships are 

employed.

N/A—Under the current USCG–NSF Memorandum of Understanding, NSF is the user of the icebreaking vessels, 

while Coast Guard operates them. 

In addition, the report recommends that funds for operation and maintenance of 

the Polar Icebreaking fleet be appropriated directly to the Coast Guard. The fiscal 

year 2006 budget proposed, and Congress subsequently appropriated, Polar 

Icebreaking funds to National Science Foundation. The fiscal year 2007 budget does 

not propose any changes to this funding approach. 

PATROL BOATS

Question. To close the operational gap for 110 foot patrol boats today, how many 

additional 110’s would be necessary? 

Answer. Assuming the following: All WPB 110s & 123s are able to achieve 

readiness[?] targets, four 110s are out of service per year for mid-life extensions, 

continued support of six 110s for Operation Enduring Freedom and five U.S. Navy 

WPC–179s remain in service for the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard would need 

three additional Deepwater-capable patrol boats to fill the current operational gap. 

Question. Has the Coast Guard considered buying new patrol boats to bridge the 

operational gap until the Fast Response Cutter is built and deployed? What would 

the cost be? 

Answer. Yes, the Coast Guard has considered buying new patrol boats to bridge 

the operational gap until the Fast Response Cutter is built and deployed. There are 

several commercially available boats that would be suitable, Deepwater-capable patrol boats. The Coast Guard has not submitted to industry a Request for Information (RFI) that would allow us to accurately determine the cost of a new patrol boat. 

Question. Is there a manufacturing line available to build new 110 foot patrol 

boats for the Coast Guard fleet? 

Answer. The Coast Guard is not aware of any production facility in the United 

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Question. When will the Coast Guard relinquish the 179 foot patrol boats currently being leased from the Navy? 

Answer. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Navy States that the 

Coast Guard will retain custody and operational control of five WPC–179s through 

fiscal year 2008. Additionally, this MOA States that the Coast Guard may take ownership of the WPC–179s after 1 October 2008 if requested by the Vice Commandant 

and approved by the Vice CNO. Other options available to the Coast Guard include 

requesting an extension to the current MOA with the Navy or renegotiating a new 

agreement all together. 

Question. How will the Coast Guard make up for the operational capability the 

179 foot patrol boats currently provide? 

Answer. The loss of the 179-foot patrol boats (WPCs) at the end of fiscal year 2008 

is accounted for in the Patrol Boat (WPB) Availability Report provided to Congress. 

Our patrol boat report assumes the 6 110-foot patrol boats deployed to Operation 

Enduring Freedom will return home as we return the 179-foot patrol boats to the 

Navy, however, there is no guarantee that this will occur. 

The Coast Guard is currently exploring various alternatives should attempts to 

extend or renegotiate the 179-foot patrol boat Memorandum of Agreement with the 

Navy not be successful. 

Question. Did the Operational Gap Analysis report take into account the loss of 

the 179 foot patrol boats? 

Answer. Yes, the Coast Guard did take into account the loss of the 179 foot patrol 

boats at the end of fiscal year 2008 (September 30). The report assumes that the 

loss of the 179-foot patrol boats to the Navy will correspond with an offsetting gain 

by the return of the 6 110-foot patrol boats currently deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Question. For the 110 foot Service Life Extension program, how long will each cutter being rehabbed be out of service? 

Answer. Each Mission Effectiveness Project (MEP) will remove a 110-ft patrol 

boat (WPB) from service for approximately 12 months. 

Question. What is the maximum number of patrol boats that can be rehabbed at 

one time without impacting Coast Guard operational capabilities? 

Answer. Each 110 foot patrol boat (WPB) that enters the Mission Effectiveness 

Project (MEP) will be unavailable for operational use for approximately 12 months. 

The optimal balance of acceptable operational impact and timely MEP completion 

is four MEPs per year. 

Question. Could the 110 foot Service Life Extension program be accelerated if 

funding were available? 

Answer. As indicated in the Coast Guard’s Patrol Boat Availability Report to Congress (dated 2/3/2006), the Coast Guard’s current 110 foot WPB Mission Effectiveness Project (MEP) plan strikes the best balance between the needs of the Service’s 

operational commanders and the Deepwater spend plan. 

The need to minimize the patrol boat operational hour gap is the most significant 

determining factor. Each 110 foot WPB MEP requires 1 year of drydock availability. 

As noted in the report, each MEP will have an impact on the patrol boat operational 

hour gap and the Coast Guard’s ability to perform its missions. 

If Coast Guard efforts to mitigate the patrol boat hour gap produced results beyond current expectations, the Coast Guard would consider the costs/benefits of accelerating the 110 foot WPB MEP production cycle. 

Question. If funding were available, how long would it take to procure and 

missionize new 110 foot patrol boats with operational capabilities? 

Answer. There are several commercially available boats that could be suitable 

Deepwater-capable patrol boats. The Coast Guard is investigating options and 

studying requirements, but has not submitted to industry Requests for Information 

(RFI) that would allow us to accurately determine the amount of time it would take 

to procure and missionize new patrol boats with operational capabilities. 

Question. Of the eight 110 foot patrol boats that have been stretched to 123 feet, 

what was the original cost estimate compared to the final cost? 

Answer. The Original Contract Price (including Economic Price Adjustment) for 

hulls 1 through 8 was $67.1 million (average $8.4 million per hull). The projected 

Final Price, less Request of Equitable Adjustment (REA), is $80.3 million (average 

$10.04 million per hull). Resolution of the REA submitted by ICGS and project 

close-out costs may result in a figure slightly higher than the average $10.04 million 

per hull cost. 

Question. Last year, the Coast Guard asserted that new and improved ‘‘condition 

measures’’ would be established by the end of fiscal year 2005 that link cutter condition to mission capability. Please provide these measures to the Committee. 
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Answer. The Coast Guard has developed condition measures that more directly 

link cutter condition to mission capability. A clearer relationship between engineering subsystems and mission performance will enable a better return on maintenance 

investments and the best use of limited maintenance resources. 

Coast Guard naval engineers have developed two cutter condition measures: 

—‘‘Percent of time fully mission capable’’ (PTFMC) and 

—‘‘Average number of casualties per operational day’’ (ANOCOP). 

The PTFMC and ANOCOP measures will provide a direct link between specific 

cutter engineering subsystems and mission degradation. These metrics are expected 

to be completed by mid-calendar year 2006. 

In fiscal years 2004–2005, a team was assembled to construct asset condition matrices that incorporate engineering casualty reporting (CASREP) data and performance data maintained in the Coast Guard’s Readiness Management System (RMS). 

The team identified and linked thousands of shipboard engineering subsystems 

across every cutter class and their direct impact/contribution to each Coast Guard 

mission. The condition measures are currently being tested/validated for use in the 

Coast Guard’s Readiness Management System. 

RESPONSE BOAT MEDIUM

Question. Please provide a deployment schedule (including locations) for the Response Boat Medium program. 

Answer. The Response Boat-Medium Project is currently in the middle of source 

selection for the second procurement phase (production contract). Contract award is 

planned for the forth quarter of fiscal year 2006. The delivery location and schedule 

will be based on contract award date, issuance of delivery orders, the contractor’s 

integrated master schedule, and operational testing and evaluation (OT&E). The delivery locations identified by the Response Boat Siting Study are included in the 

table below. 

Unit City State Zip 

FIRST DISTRICT: 

STA EASTPORT .................................. Eastport ......................... ME .................................. 04631 

STA JONESPORT ................................ West Jonesport ............... ME .................................. 04649–9998 

STA SOUTHWEST HBR ...................... Southwest Harbor .......... ME .................................. 04679–5000 

STA ROCKLAND ................................. Rockland ........................ ME .................................. 04841–3498 

STA BOOTHBAY HARBOR .................. Boothbay Harbor ............ ME .................................. 04538–0327 

STA SOUTH PORTLAND ..................... South Portland ............... ME .................................. 04106–0007 

STA PORTSMOUTH HBR .................... New Castle ..................... NH .................................. 03854–0600 

STA MERRIMACK RIV ........................ Newburyport ................... MA .................................. 01950–2897 

STA GLOUCESTER ............................. Gloucester ...................... MA .................................. 01930–5004 

STA BOSTON ..................................... Boston ............................ MA .................................. 02109–1027

STA POINT ALLERTON ....................... Hull ................................ MA .................................. 02045–1198 

STA PROVINCETOWN ......................... Provincetown .................. MA .................................. 02657–9999 

STA CAPE COD CANAL ..................... Sandwich ....................... MA .................................. 2563 

STA CHATHAM .................................. Chatham ........................ MA .................................. 02633–3499 

STA WOODS HOLE ............................ Woods Hole .................... MA .................................. 02543 

STA MENEMSHA ................................ Chilmark ........................ MA .................................. 02535–9707 

STA BRANT POINT ............................ Nantucket ....................... MA .................................. 02554–2293 

STA CASTLE HILL .............................. Newport .......................... RI ................................... 02840–3798 

STA POINT JUDITH ............................ Narragansett .................. RI ................................... 02882–6229 

STA NEW LONDON ............................ New London ................... CT ................................... 06320–5593 

STA NEW HAVEN ............................... New Haven ..................... CT ................................... 06512–3698 

STA EATONS NECK ........................... Northport ........................ NY .................................. 11768–1094 

STA MONTAUK .................................. Montauk ......................... NY .................................. 11954–9801 

STA SHINNECOCK ............................. Hampton Bays ............... NY .................................. 11946–3233 

STA FIRE ISLAND .............................. Babylon .......................... NY .................................. 11702–4600 

STA JONES BEACH ............................ Freeport .......................... NY .................................. 11520–5001 

STA NEW YORK ................................. Staten Island ................. NY .................................. 10305 

STA SANDY HOOK ............................. Sandy Hook .................... NJ ................................... 07732–4999 

STA BURLINGTON ............................. Burlington ...................... VT ................................... 05401–5226 

FIFTH DISTRICT: 

STA WASHINGTON (DC) .................... Washington .................... DC .................................. 20032–0702 

STA MANASQUAN INLET .................... Point Pleasant Beach .... NJ ................................... 08742–2642 

STA BARNEGAT LIGHT ...................... Barnegat Light ............... NJ ................................... 08006–9999 

STA ATLANTIC CITY .......................... Altantic City ................... NJ ................................... 08401–1986 

STA CAPE MAY ................................. Cape May ....................... NJ ................................... 08204–5078 
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Unit City State Zip 

STA PHILADELPHIA ........................... Philadelphia ................... PA ................................... 19147–4395 

STA OCEAN CITY .............................. Ocean City ..................... MD .................................. 21842–4240 

STA CHINCOTEAGUE ......................... Chincoteague ................. VA ................................... 23336–1809 

STA WACHAPREAGUE ........................ Wachapreague ............... VA ................................... 23480–0370 

STA CAPE CHARLES ......................... Cape Charles ................. VA ................................... 23310–0621 

STA MILFORD HAVEN ........................ Hudgins .......................... VA ................................... 23076–9700 

STA PORTSMOUTH ............................ Portsmouth ..................... VA ................................... 23703–2199 

STA LITTLE CREEK ............................ Norfolk ............................ VA ................................... 23520–5200 

STA CRISFIELD ................................. Chrisfield ....................... MD .................................. 21817–1656 

STA CURTIS BAY .............................. Baltimore ....................... MD .................................. 21226–1797 

STA OXFORD ..................................... Oxford ............................. MD .................................. 21654–1323 

STA ANNAPOLIS ................................ Annapolis ....................... MD .................................. 21403–5099 

STA ST. INIGOES ............................... Saint Inigoes .................. MD .................................. 20684–0008 

STA ELIZABETH CITY ........................ Elizabeth City ................. NC .................................. 27909 

STA OREGON INLET .......................... Nags Head ..................... NC .................................. 27959–9731 

STA HATTERAS INLET ....................... Hatteras ......................... NC .................................. 28537–9999 

STA HOBUCKEN ................................ Hobucken ....................... NC .................................. 28537–9999 

STA FORT MACON ............................. Atlantic Beach ............... NC .................................. 28512 

STA WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ............... Wrightsville Beach ......... NC .................................. 28480–2099 

STA OAK ISLAND ............................... Oak Island ..................... NC .................................. 28465 

SEVENTH DISTRICT: 

STA GEORGETOWN ............................ Georgetown .................... SC .................................. 29440–2412 

STA CHARLESTON ............................. Charleston ...................... SC .................................. 29401–1817 

STA TYBEE ........................................ Tybee Island ................... GA .................................. 31328–1400 

STA BRUNSWICK ............................... Brunswick ...................... GA .................................. 31523–0577 

STA MAYPORT ................................... Atlantic Beach ............... FL ................................... 33139–5101 

STA PONCE DE LEON INLET ............. New Smyrna Beach ........ FL ................................... 32169–2041 

STA PORT CANAVERAL ..................... Cape Canaveral ............. FL ................................... 32920–4402 

STA YANKEETOWN ............................ Yankeetown .................... FL ................................... 34498–0360 

STA SAND KEY .................................. Clearwater ...................... FL ................................... 33767–2899 

STA ST. PETERSBURG ...................... St. Petersburg ................ FL ................................... 33701–5099 

STA CORTEZ ..................................... Cortez ............................. FL ................................... 34215–9999 

STA FT. MYERS BEACH .................... Fort Myers Beach ........... FL ................................... 33931–2221 

STA FORT PIERCE ............................. Fort Pierce ...................... FL ................................... 34949–3039 

STA LAKE WORTH INLET ................... Riviera Beach ................ FL ................................... 33404–2406 

STA FORT LAUDERDALE .................... Dania ............................. FL ................................... 33004–3079 

STA MIAMI BEACH ............................ Miami Beach .................. FL ................................... 33139–5101 

STA ISLAMORADA ............................. Islamorada ..................... FL ................................... 33036–3317 

STA MARATHON ................................ Marathon ........................ FL ................................... 33050–2199 

STA KEY WEST .................................. Key West ........................ FL ................................... 33040–6695 

EIGHTH DISTRICT: 

STA PANAMA CITY ............................ Panama City .................. FL ................................... 32407–5898 

STA DESTIN ...................................... Destin ............................. FL ................................... 32540–1289 

STA PENSACOLA ............................... Pensacola ....................... FL ................................... 32508–5231 

STA DAUPHIN ISLAND ....................... Dauphin Island .............. AL ................................... 36528–4603 

STA PASCAGOULA ............................. Pascaboula .................... MS .................................. 39568–1228 

STA GULFPORT ................................. Gulfport .......................... MS .................................. 39502–1198 

STA NEW ORLEANS ........................... New Orleans ................... LA ................................... 70124 

STA VENICE ...................................... Venice ............................ LA ................................... 70091–9998 

STA GRAND ISLE .............................. Grand Isle ...................... LA ................................... 70358–0158 

STA SABINE ...................................... Sabine ............................ TX ................................... 77655–1108 

STA GALVESTON ............................... Galveston ....................... TX ................................... 77553–1912 

STA FREEPORT ................................. Freeport .......................... TX ................................... 77541–8934 

STA PORT O’CONNOR ....................... Port O’Connor ................. TX ................................... 77982–0057 

STA PORT ARANSAS ......................... Port Aransas .................. TX ................................... 78373 

STA SOUTH PADRE ISLAND .............. South Padre Island ........ TX ................................... 78597–6497 

NINTH DISTRICT: 

STA BUFFALO .................................... Buffalo ........................... NY .................................. 14203–3189

STA NIAGARA .................................... Youngstown .................... NY .................................. 14174–9999 

STA ROCHESTER ............................... Rochester ....................... NY .................................. 14617–1098 

STA OSWEGO .................................... Oswego ........................... NY .................................. 13126–1396 

STA ALEXANDRIA BAY ...................... Wellesley Island ............. NY .................................. 13640–2112 

STA ERIE .......................................... Erie ................................. PA ................................... 16505–0130 

STA FAIRPORT .................................. Grand River .................... OH .................................. 44045–0038 

STA CLEVELAND HBR ....................... Cleveland ....................... OH .................................. 44114–1092 
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Unit City State Zip 

STA LORAIN ...................................... Lorain ............................. OH .................................. 44052 

STA MARBLEHEAD ............................ Marblehead .................... OH .................................. 43440–5000 

STA TOLEDO ..................................... Toledo ............................. OH .................................. 43611–9999 

STA BELLE ISLE ................................ Detroit ............................ MI ................................... 48207–4376 

STA ST. CLAIR SHORES .................... St Clair Shores .............. MI ................................... 48080–1391 

STA PORT HURON ............................. Port Huron ...................... MI ................................... 48060–2998 

STA TAWAS ....................................... East Tawas .................... MI ................................... 48730–9506 

STA SAGINAW RIVER ........................ Essexville ....................... MI ................................... 48732–9602 

STA MARQUETTE ............................... Marquette ....................... MI ................................... 49855–3864 

STA SAULT STE. MARIE .................... Sault Saint Marie .......... MI ................................... 49783–9501 

STA ST. IGNACE ................................ Saint Ignace .................. MI ................................... 49781–1899 

STA CHARLEVOIX .............................. Charlevoix ...................... MI ................................... 49720–0258 

STA STURGEON BAY ......................... Sturgeon Bay ................. WI ................................... 54235–1099 

STA MANISTEE .................................. Manistee ........................ MI ................................... 49660–1315 

STA MUSKEGON ................................ Muskegon ....................... MI ................................... 49441–1068 

STA GRAND HAVEN ........................... Grand Haven .................. MI ................................... 49417–1741 

STA ST. JOSEPH ................................ Saint Joseph .................. MI ................................... 49085–1042 

STA MICHIGAN CITY ......................... Sheboygan ...................... WI ................................... 53081–4649 

STA CALUMET HARBOR .................... Chicago .......................... IL .................................... 60617–5197 

STA KENOSHA ................................... Kenosha ......................... WI ................................... 53140–2998 

STA MILWAUKEE ............................... Milwaukee ...................... WI ................................... 53207–1997 

STA TWO RIVERS .............................. Two Rivers ..................... WI ................................... 54241–3095 

STA PORTAGE ................................... Dollar City ...................... MI ................................... 49922–0350 

STA BAYFIELD ................................... Bayfield .......................... WI ................................... 54814–0467 

STA DULUTH ..................................... Duluth ............................ MN .................................. 55802–2492

ELEVENTH DISTRICT: 

STA SAN DIEGO ................................ San Diego ...................... CA .................................. 92101–1079 

STA LA/LONG BEACH ........................ San Pedro ...................... CA .................................. 90731–0208 

STA CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR ..... Oxnard ............................ CA .................................. 93035–4397 

STA MORRO BAY .............................. Morro Bay ....................... CA .................................. 93442–1319 

STA MONTEREY ................................ Monterey ......................... CA .................................. 93940–1497 

STA SAN FRANCISCO ........................ San Francisco ................ CA .................................. 94130–5013 

STA VALLEJO ..................................... Vallejo ............................ CA .................................. 94590–0644 

STA GOLDEN GATE ........................... Sausalito ........................ CA .................................. 94965–2289 

STA BODEGA BAY ............................. Bodega Bay .................... CA .................................. 94923–0037 

STA RIO VISTA .................................. Rio Vista ........................ CA .................................. 94571–2099 

STA LAKE TAHOE .............................. Tahoe City ...................... CA .................................. 96145–0882 

STA NOYO RIVER .............................. Fort Bragg ...................... CA .................................. 95437 

STA HUMBOLDT BAY ........................ Samoa ............................ CA .................................. 95564–9999 

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT: 

STA CHETCO RIVER .......................... Harbor ............................ OR .................................. 97415–0328 

STA COOS BAY ................................. Charleston ...................... OR .................................. 97420–0629 

STA UMPQUA RIVER ......................... Winchester Bay .............. OR .................................. 97467 

STA YAQUINA BAY ............................ Newport .......................... OR .................................. 97365–0076 

STA TILLAMOOK BAY ........................ Garibaldi ........................ OR .................................. 97118–0167 

STA CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT ............. Ilwaco ............................. WA .................................. 98624–0460 

STA GRAYS HARBOR ........................ Westport ......................... WA .................................. 98595–0568 

STA QUILLAYUTE RIVER .................... La Push .......................... WA .................................. 98350–0009 

STA NEAH BAY ................................. Neah Bay ....................... WA .................................. 98357–0120 

STA PORT ANGELES .......................... Port Angeles ................... WA .................................. 98362 

STA BELLINGHAM ............................. Bellingham ..................... WA .................................. 98225–2940 

STA SEATTLE .................................... Seattle ............................ WA .................................. 98134–1192 

STA PORTLAND ................................. Portland ......................... OR .................................. 97217 

OIL SPILLS

Question. There were over 3,800 oil spills caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, 

with more than 8 million gallons spilled from Hurricane Katrina alone. What implications do these spills have on the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund? 

Answer. The level of funds in the OSLTF as of January 2006 was $710 million. 

To date, there have been no Hurricane Katrina or Rita expenses charged to the 

Fund. All Katrina and Rita oil pollution response activities thus far have been funded by either Stafford Act funding or by a responsible party. The Coast Guard has 

received $178 million in Stafford Act funds for coastal zone hazardous materials response, and the EPA has received a similar amount for inland zone response. These 
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funds are expected to be sufficient through April 30, 2006. If response requirements 

continue to be identified without additional Stafford Act funding, it is possible that 

additional response costs will be incurred by the OSLTF. 

A bigger threat to the OSLTF is from claims. While none have been received to 

date, third parties who have been economically damaged may file claims for reimbursement, as well may Natural Resource Trustees seek reimbursement from the 

Fund. Responsible Parties (RPs) who have spent their own money in response to the 

spills may also try to claim reimbursement for costs exceeding their limits of liability or for all costs using an ‘‘Act of God’’ defense. These claims would have to be 

evaluated on a case by case basis. If such claims meet the requirements of OPA 90 

they would represent legitimate claims against the fund. It is unclear how much has 

been spent by the major refineries and other facility owners in their response to 

these hurricane related spills. 

The size and number of potential damages and Natural Resource Damage (NRD) 

claims that could impact the fund is currently difficult to estimate with any degree 

of certainty. 

If impacts to the OSLTF from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita begin to manifest 

themselves, the Coast Guard will notify DHS, OMB and Congress. Since claims are 

only paid if there are funds available, we could delay payment, or seek supplemental appropriations until the OSLTF is solvent enough to make claims payments, 

all other forecast assumptions remaining the same. 

Question. Does the Coast Guard expect to have sufficient resources in the Fund 

to address spills from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as well as other claims? 

Answer. The size and number of potential damages and natural resource damages 

claims that could impact the OSLTF is currently difficult to estimate with any degree of certainty. 

If impacts to the OSLTF from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita begin to manifest 

themselves, the Coast Guard will notify DHS, OMB and Congress. Since claims are 

only paid if there are funds available, the Coast Guard could delay payment or seek 

supplemental appropriations until the OSLTF is solvent enough to make claims 

payments, all other forecast assumptions remaining the same. 

Question. Please provide a funding forecast chart through 2014. 

Answer. The current OSLTF forecast, anticipating the resumption of revenue (approximately $200 million per year), from the per barrel oil tax in April, 2006 as approved in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 is projected to remain healthy if pasat 

trends continue and there are no significant Hurricane related impacts to the 

OSLTF (figure (a)). 

It is impossible to estimate the claims that may materialze from Hurricane 

Katrina damages, and whether the OSLTF will be statutorily-required to pay such 

claims. 
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NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENTS

Question. Please provide a chart of costs the Coast Guard has incurred in support 

of National Special Security Events (NSSEs). The chart should display the cost associated with each NSSE in which Coast Guard support was provided. 

Answer. The Coast Guard has not participated in any NSSEs in fiscal year 2006, 

and there are none scheduled with a maritime nexus for the remainder of fiscal year 

2006. 

MTSA COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS

Question. In response to an fiscal year 2006 QFR, the Coast Guard asserted that 

it planned to begin an evaluation of its facility inspection efforts in June 2005, complete the field portion of the evaluation in September of 2005, and produce a final 

evaluation in December 2005. What conclusions were made in the final evaluation? 

Answer. Coast Guard Headquarters and Area staffs developed and made available 

an online survey to be completed by inspectors and direct supervisory staff involved 

with Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) facility compliance examinations. The responses to questions directly related to compliance inspections included: 

A majority of responses (78.3 percent) indicated that unannounced security spot 

checks on facilities are more effective in determining compliance than full, scheduled annual examinations. As a result, Captains of the Port (COTPs) are more actively performing unannounced spot checks in addition to the scheduled annual examinations. A security spot check form to aid COTPs in these type inspections was 

created and made available to facility inspectors. 

83.2 percent of the respondents indicated that existing enforcement tools (tickets, 

civil penalties, etc.) are adequate to compel compliance with MTSA regulations. 

79.3 percent of the respondents indicated that the Coast Guard’s compliance guide 

(inspection checklist for annual examinations) is a good resource for conducting and 

documenting MTSA examinations. 

83.9 percent of the respondents indicated that standardized reports accessible to 

unit personnel for tracking annual examinations, spot checks, and deficiencies for 

all MTSA facilities would be useful. As a result, Coast Guard Headquarters staff 

developed these standard reports, which are now available to COTPs within the 

Readiness Management System (RMS). 

79.2 percent of the respondents indicated that the overall MTSA facility compliance program (annual compliance examinations and random spot checks) is effective. 

Question. How many regulated facilities and vessels must maintain compliance 

with MTSA regulations? 

Answer. Vessels: Approximately 10,900 U.S. flag vessels comply with MTSA and/ 

or International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The number of foreign 

vessels that must comply with the regulations issued under the authority of MTSA 

includes vessels that actually visit the United States and meet one of the applicability criteria in the MTSA Regulations. 

—In 2004, 6,119 foreign vessels met that criterion. 

—In 2005, approximately 8,100 foreign vessels met that criterion 

Facilities: Approximately 3,200 facilities comply with the security plan requirements of MTSA. The Coast Guard conducts annual compliance examinations for all 

of these facilities to ensure continued compliance with their approved security plans. 

Question. How many random inspections does the Coast Guard make on an annual basis? 

Answer. The Coast Guard conducted 2,201 random compliance examinations of 

vessels in 2005. 

The Coast Guard conducted approximately 5,100 random security spot checks of 

U.S. facilities in calendar year 2005. 

Question. How much is included in the fiscal year 2007 budget for compliance inspections? 

Answer. The Coast Guard’s fiscal year 2007 Budget request does not specifically 

identify funding for compliance inspections, however, the Coast Guard’s fiscal year 

2007 Operating Expense base funding for Marine Transportation Security Act 

(MTSA) implementation includes $69.4 million for vessel and facility security plan 

review, foreign port assessments and Port State Control for foreign vessel security 

plans. These activities largely (but not exclusively) support compliance inspections 

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WORKPLACE INJURIES

Question. The conference report accompanying fiscal year 2006 DHS Appropriations Act included a requirement to report on technologies for reducing occupational 

safety and health risks. That report included useful information on ways to reduce 

risk through the use of modern information tools. The report also lists deficiencies 

in these programs. For example, the data systems lack documentation, which means 

they can be lost and are hard to update; they are not integrated and they are not 

connected to other systems, which means that there is little to no opportunity for 

creating synergistic benefits. 

Does the fiscal year 2007 budget include the resources to correct these identified 

deficiencies? If not, what is the cost to address these deficiencies? 

Answer. The Department is engaged in numerous functional integration initiatives to provide synergies among component agencies. The Department’s Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Transformation Program (ITP), led by the Office 

of the Chief Information Officer, will integrate the IT infrastructures of the 22 legacy components into ‘‘One Infrastructure.’’ The ITP is intended to eliminate duplicative and stove-piped infrastructures and provide common capabilities and services 

for all components to leverage. Investment in the ITP will benefit DHS component 

agencies by providing economies of scale while promoting DHS integration and improving information sharing and interoperability. The amount of IT investment 

funding from components to support the ITP is still under deliberation and any such 

proposal will be fully vetted with the Congress prior to any actions being taken. 

While the Coast Guard’s fiscal year 2007 budget does not include specific resources to address the deficiencies listed in the report for all DHS components, it 

is important for DHS to work closely with the Coast Guard to identify solutions for 

reducing risk by using information tools that are being developed through DHS’s 

ITP. Integration and appropriate documentation of data systems, human factors 

analysis systems and aviation safety systems (as discussed in the referenced occupational health and safety report) will be critical to any potential Department-wide 

initiatives to manage safety and occupational health IT systems. 

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

CAMPAIGN PROTECTION

Question. Please provide a historical chart showing the actual costs for the campaign protection program. For each election since 1968, provide the number of candidates that received Secret Service protection. 

Answer. 

Year Number of 

protectees 1 Protection days Cost ($000) 

2004 ........................................................................................................... 4 553 $65,347 

2000 ........................................................................................................... 7 673 49,233 

1996 ........................................................................................................... 6 508 26,816 

1992 ........................................................................................................... 7 663 35,809 

1988 ........................................................................................................... 12 1,399 37,629 

1984 ........................................................................................................... 11 1,152 28,547 

1980 ........................................................................................................... 12 1,669 25,001 

1976 ........................................................................................................... 19 2,448 16,274 

1972 ........................................................................................................... 16 1,273 6,374 

1968 ........................................................................................................... 16 1,222 2,981 

1 Includes spouses. 

Question. The Secret Service already has a dedicated amount of funding for National Security Special Events. Why does the Secret Service need a dedicated appropriation for Presidential Campaigns? Please describe the difficulties in executing the 

Candidate Protection Program under current law and how a dedicated appropriation 

will resolve those issues. 

Answer. The Secret Service receives $2.5 million annually for National Special Security Events (NSSE). The proposal is for a new no-year appropriation that places 

NSSE funding and presidential campaign funding in a no-year account that is separate from the Service’s annual funding. This proposal will allow for easier tracking 

of the funds, and will take these funds out of the annual appropriation process used 

to appropriate funding required to operate the Secret Service. 

Currently, the Secret Service budgets for Presidential Campaigns three out of 

every four fiscal years. Funding is required the year before the start of the Campaign to purchase equipment and to train personnel to work the campaign; funding 
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is required during the campaign year for candidate/nominee protection, the conventions, residence security and other political events; the year following the main campaign year funding is required for the last month of candidate/nominee protection, 

post election security and the Inauguration. Although the current method of budgeting does not pose a significant problem, the Presidential Campaign is a predictable mandatory workload increase that happens every 4 years, and because of the 

mandatory nature of this major event the Department believes that a base should 

be established to ensure that funding is available every 4 years for this event. By 

providing a base amount of funding each year in a separate account, only to be used 

for campaign activities, enough money will be available at the start of each campaign and throughout the campaign cycle. If the funding is not required, it will be 

non-recurred from the base. 

STAFFING

Question. What is the status of the 71 positions funded in fiscal year 2006? 

Answer. The Secret Service is actively recruiting to fill the 71 positions funded 

in our fiscal year 2006 budget. Of the 71 positions funded, 51 positions are for special agents, 11 positions are for physical security specialists, and 9 positions are for 

intelligence research specialists. To date, (18 physical security specialist and 17 special agents) of the 71 positions have been filled. Announcements advertising special 

agent, physical security specialist, and intelligence research specialist positions have 

been posted, and are being acted upon, with a number of applicants in the final 

stages of the clearance process. Further, a Nation-wide recruiting initiative begins 

in April which targets these and other positions. The Secret Service will have identified and made job offers for the remaining vacant positions by the end of the fiscal 

year. 

Question. When will the 71 positions be on board? 

Answer. The 71 positions should be filled by the end of fiscal year 2006. We 

project that all basic training should be completed, and the new recruits fully operational, by the beginning of calendar year 2007. 

Question. A February 2006 report entitled, Investigative and Protective Workload 

Re-Balancing, States ‘‘to effectively address and achieve the balance recommended 

by the Committee between the investigative and protective workloads, the Service 

would require the additional staffing of 675 special agents, 114 uniformed officers, 

and 395 other mission critical support (MCS) personnel.’’ The report states that this 

could be achieved over a 5-year period. 

What are the costs to carry out this plan? 

Answer. As part of a continual strategic planning process, and in an effort to address the efficiency, alignment and adequacy of its human capital, the Secret Service has identified workforce strategies and staffing requirements to keep pace with 

increasing work volumes, both protective and investigative, and minimize the impact of excessive overtime on our workforce. 

Although the special agent and uniformed officer positions are needed immediately to rebalance the field’s workload and allow sufficient resources to continue 

to support existing and new protective operations, recruiting, background investigation, training, and supervisory capacity, constraints limit the number of new applicants the Secret Service can reasonably accommodate in a single year. The Secret 

Service proposes a measured approach, addressing staffing requirements over a 5- 

year period. 

It would take an estimated $150,000,000 to cover first year costs of hiring the 

1,184 positions (675 special agents, 114 Uniformed Division officers, and 395 professionals). This is based on current salary and support costs levels. However, we 

would need to carry out this hiring over a number of fiscal years, and this would 

add to the total cost (outyear Federal pay raises, increased cost of health benefits, 

non-pay inflation). 

To cover the full outyear costs (annualizing the salary after the first year, and 

covering the full-performance level salaries) would require approximately another 

$95,000,000. 

Question. What are the current monthly overtime levels for special agents and 

uniformed division personnel? 

Answer. For the last full fiscal year (fiscal year 2005), overtime levels for average 

monthly overtime for special agents on protective details was 75 hours and 67 hours 

for special agents assigned to field offices. During this same time, uniformed officers 

averaged 33 hours of overtime per month. (Source: Tonya Gray, ADM/MNO) 

Question. How do those levels compare to other law enforcement agencies within 

the Department of Homeland Security? 
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Answer. CBP response: During fiscal year 2005, CBP Border Patrol Agents averaged 44 hours of overtime worked per month and the Agriculture Officers averaged 

21 hours of overtime per month. 

We continue to work with other DHS components to obtain this information. 

Question. How do those levels compare with other law enforcement agencies in the 

Department of Justice? 

Answer. DOJ provided the following data for uniformed law enforcement officers 

during fiscal year 2005: FBI law enforcement officers averaged 36 overtime hours 

per month; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) officers 

averaged less than 1 hour per month; and the U.S. Marshal Service officers averaged 24 hours per month. The fiscal year 2005 monthly overtime for non-uniformed 

agents was considerably less, with the FBI and ATF averaging less than 2 hours 

per month, while the U.S. Marshal Service agents averaged 6 hours per month. 

Question. What ratio of staffing between investigations and protection has the Secret Service concluded to be appropriate? 

Answer. In order to ensure field office staffing for a balanced workload between 

investigative work and protective work, the Secret Service has identified an optimal 

mix between investigations and protection workload at approximately 65 percent investigations to 35 percent protection. The Secret Service has established as an optimal campaign year target, a 50–50 percent split of field special agent time devoted 

to investigations and protection. 

Question. What level of overtime for special agents and Uniformed personnel has 

the Secret Service concluded to be appropriate? 

Answer. In 1999, the Interagency Working Group (IAWG) on Special Agent Retention and Workload Balancing was formed to address the special agent staffing needs 

of the Secret Service, especially the field (at that time, the field was devoting half 

of its time to protection and half of its time to investigations). Also at issue was 

the need to improve the quality of life of special agents. This group determined that 

an effort should be made to reduce overtime levels to those similar to fiscal year 

1994, recommending that special agents work no more than 20 hours of scheduled 

overtime per month (above the standard 10-hour day that includes 2 hours of law 

enforcement availability pay). Although this level of overtime was not necessarily 

viewed as optimal, it was seen as an improvement over the average 73 hours of 

overtime worked per agent per month at that time. 

In 2000, the Interagency Working Group on U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Staffing Review was formed to make recommendations designed to assist the 

Secret Service in improving retention and enhancing worklife for its uniformed officers. This group made several recommendations to address staffing levels and overtime issues. Included was a recommendation that the Secret Service should attempt 

to achieve a target level of 16 to 18 hours of overtime per officer per month. 

NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENTS

Question. What is the current unobligated balance in the National Special Security Events Fund? Answer. $4,934,000 is the balance currently in this fund, and includes current 

year and carry-over funding. 

Question. For each designated NSSE over the past 3 years, what were the costs 

incurred by the Secret Service and the costs incurred by the other Federal agencies 

that provided support for the event? For instance, if CBP or the Coast Guard provided air support or manpower for a particular NSSE, what were their associated 

costs? 

Answer. 

Question. Has the Secret Service reimbursed any other Federal agency for costs 

incurred to support a NSSE? 
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Answer. The Secret Service budgets for known traditional protective events such 

as a political convention and the Inauguration. If one of these traditional events is 

designated an NSSE, the Secret Service would have funding available to pay travel 

and overtime costs for agents from other agencies and the military who are supporting the Service’s protective mission. 

However, when events that are not traditional Secret Service events are designated an NSSE, the Secret Service does not reimburse other agencies. 

Question. Why should the Secret Service have a dedicated fund to pay for NSSE’s 

when other Federal agencies that provide support for these events do not? 

Answer. In 1998, Presidential Decision Directive #62 named the United States Secret Service as the lead agency for planning, designing, and implementing security 

for events designated as National Special Security Events (NSSEs). This Directive 

called for a funding mechanism to be created to cover the costs of this new responsibility within 120 days. No funding mechanism was created. 

In the past the Service has proffered several options for establishing funding 

mechanisms for providing the resources needed to provide security for events designated as NSSEs. These options were presented to various entities within the Department of the Treasury, particularly the Under Secretary for Enforcement, as well 

as the Office of Management and Budget. These options included permanent, indefinite appropriations, to be controlled by various entities, with funding available to 

all involved with providing security for these events. To date, none of these options 

has been accepted, nor has an alternative solution to the issue of funding these 

events been established. 

Question. Would a DHS Fund to cover all component NSSE costs be a better solution? 

Answer. By statutory authority, the Secret Service coordinates, plans and implements the security at National Special Security Events. At these events the majority 

of the costs are incurred by the Secret Service. Because many times the Secret Service does not know that an NSSE is going to occur in time to budget for the event, 

funding needs to be available to pay for the NSSE that occurs outside of the budget 

cycle. The Department would support any method that assures that funding is 

available to cover the expenses for providing security for designated NSSEs. 

TRAVEL

Question. Since 2-year funding authority was provided to the Secret Service for 

protective travel, how much has the Secret Service carried over on a year to year 

basis? Provide a chart showing the carryover amount for each year since Congress 

granted the 2-year authority. 

Answer. Protective travel funds carried forward: 

—fiscal year 2001: $7,856,456 

—fiscal year 2002: $10,017,610 

—fiscal year 2003: $16,231,510 

—fiscal year 2004: $5,853,395 

—fiscal year 2005: $8,113,174 

Question. Is $18 million still an appropriate ceiling for 2-year travel funding? Answer. Yes. The Secret Service spends approximately $100 million per year on 

travel, with many employees traveling at any one time. This leads to numerous outstanding travel vouchers at the end of a fiscal year. Trying to estimate the amount 

of travel expenses not yet vouchered at the end of the fiscal year is very difficult. 

Without this 2-year authority, use of limited travel dollars would be a lot less efficient than it is. The $18,000,000 2-year authority works very well for the Service. 

ARMORED VEHICLES

Question. How many vehicles are there in the armored vehicle program? Please 

describe a description of the fleet and the purpose each vehicle serves. 

Answer. This response is classified and will be provided to the Committee under 

separate cover. 

PROTECTION FUNDING

Question. According to the DHS End of Year Execution Report for fiscal year 

2005, the Secret Service exceeded obligational authority for the Protection of Persons and Facilities program activity by approximately $20 million. Why hasn’t a reprogramming notification been sent to Congress? 

Answer. The official reprogramming notification was submitted and has been subsequently approved by the Congress. 

Question. What measures are being put in place to better account for costs in this 

activity as they occur? 
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Answer. The Service will continue to review and report to the Committee on Appropriations obligations by program, project, and activity on a monthly basis. Using 

this information and any additional information regarding what the future activity 

level will be, the Service will make assessments regarding the need for a reprogramming notification. 

At the point where the Service becomes aware that a notification of a proposed 

reprogramming of funding between programs, projects, and activities is necessary, 

the Service will immediately notify the Department. This will be followed, within 

two workdays, by submission to the Department of a letter requesting a reprogramming of funds. 

The Service will make every effort to ensure that all relevant information regarding the costs being incurred, and likely to be incurred, by program, project, and activity is gathered and analyzed. By doing this, we will recognize the need for a formal reprogramming notification at the earliest possible moment. 

Question. Please provide a list of Federal agency heads other than the Secretary 

of Homeland Security receiving Secret Service protection. Pursuant to Section 522 

of Public Law 109–90, has the Secret Service entered into any agreement to perform 

protection for the head of a Federal agency other than the Secretary of Homeland 

Security? Please describe each agreement and the associated costs for each. 

Answer. The Secret Service currently provides protection to the Secretary of the 

Treasury on a reimbursable basis. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has 

been provided to the Treasury Department from the Department of Homeland Security defining all costs associated with the Treasury Secretary’s protection. The MOU 

estimates the reimbursement to the Secret Service in the amount of $4.1 million. 

Question. Please provide a list of all individuals receiving Secret Service protection. 

Answer. This response is classified and will be provided to the Committee under 

separate cover. 

PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS GOAL

Question. The fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations Act was signed 

into law on October 18, 2006 and required that, in accordance with the Department’s implementation plan, the final National Preparedness Goal shall be issued 

by December 31, 2005. As of March 6, 2006 the final Goal has not been issued. Why 

has final issuance been delayed? 

Answer. The National Preparedness Goal is critical to addressing many of the recommendations identified by the Administration and Congress in the analysis of the 

responses to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. In addition, other significant recent initiatives, such as the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza require us to 

ensure the Goal is consistent and synchronized with these initiatives. The Department is reviewing the Goal on an accelerated timeline in concert with other specific 

recommendations regarding, for example, the National Response Plan and National 

Infrastructure Protection Plan. The Interim National Preparedness Goal was released on March 31, 2005. The Department intends to release the final Goal within 

the next few months. 

Question. When will the final Goal be issued? 

Answer. The Department intends to release the Goal within the next few months. 

Question. What is the impact to State and local governments? 

Answer. State and local governments are already implementing the Interim National Preparedness Goal. In fiscal year 2005, grant recipients were required to 

align their homeland security strategies with the National Priorities contained in 

the Interim Goal. States and Urban Areas were also encouraged to adopt the capabilities-based approach for planning, training and exercises. The release of the Final 

Goal in the next several months will ensure these efforts reflect the important lessons of Hurricane Katrina, Rita and Wilma. 

HURRICANE PAM EXERCISE

Question. What lessons were learned from the 2004 Hurricane Pam Exercise and 

how were those lessons incorporated into the fiscal year 2007 budget? 

Answer. As an initial matter, the President has included $20 million in its fiscal 

year 2007 budget request to continue catastrophic disaster planning activities. This 

will allow FEMA to continue to review and enhance our operational capabilities as 

well as to provide direct technical support to certain high risk areas for localized 

catastrophic disaster planning. 
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In developing the Southeast Louisiana Catastrophic Hurricane Plan, ‘‘Hurricane 

Pam’’, a series of planning workshops were conducted in 2004 and 2005. Planning 

topics considered to be the most urgent and complex were discussed by State and 

Federal representatives in the workshops such as hurricane pre-landfall issues, 

search and rescue, temporary medical care, sheltering, temporary housing, school 

restoration, and debris removal. Additional important topics included access control 

and reentry, billeting of Federal response workers, distribution of ice, water and 

power, donations management, external affairs, hazardous materials, temporary 

housing, temporary medical care, and dewatering of levee enclosed areas. 

Catastrophic planning is an iterative process and will incorporate products and 

results from the Southeast Louisiana Catastrophic Hurricane Planning effort, lessons learned from the 2005 and 2006 hurricane seasons, and results available from 

the New Madrid catastrophic earthquake planning activities. More specifically, activities planned include the following: 

—Continuing the planning initiatives for the New Madrid Seismic Zone and 

Southeast Florida and initiating catastrophic disaster readiness for response 

and recovery for additional high-risk communities; 

—Continuing the development and implementation of initiatives that support the 

critical areas of high-risk locality planning, mass care, temporary housing, decontamination, and logistical support. Specific proposals within each critical 

area will support topics such as the following; 

—Improving logistical support to include increased efficiency in delivery of Federal resources; 

—Ongoing evacuation and mass care services planning with high risk localities 

as well as cities and States that are identified as potential hosts for large numbers of evacuees; 

—Training and exercises to evaluate/implement operational requirements for conducting response and recovery activities in contaminated areas; 

—Developing and assessing innovative housing solutions; 

—Implementing technology enhancements that support the expedited application 

and delivery of needed assistance under the Individual and Public Assistance 

programs; and 

—Developing strategies to enhance the engagement and coordination of private 

sector resources in response and recovery operations. 

GRANT DRAWDOWN RATE

Question. By grant program, what is the award date, the obligation rate and the 

drawdown rate for funds for each quarter in fiscal year 2005 and so far in fiscal 

year 2006? 

Answer. The Department’s principal source of homeland security assistance to 

State, local and tribal governments is through the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). In fiscal year 2005, the HSGP was comprised of the six programs— 

the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP), the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), the Metropolitan Medical Response 

System (MMRS), and the Citizen Corps Program (CCP). In fiscal year 2006, the 

HSGP was comprised of the same programs with the exception of the EMPG program. In fiscal year 2006, the EMPG program exists as a separate program. 

During fiscal year 2005, the award dates for grants to the States and territories 

under the HSGP varied depending on the time required to review and finalize each 

individual grant award application. The first of the fiscal year 2005 HSGP grant 

awards were made on February 14, 2005, with the last the fiscal year 2005 HSGP 

grant awards being made on June 1, 2005. During fiscal year 2006, only the EMPG 

grant awards have been awarded to date. Forty-seven fiscal year 2006 EMPG grant 

awards were made on February 3, 2006 and the remaining 11 fiscal year 2006 

EMPG grant awards were made on February 15, 2006. The fiscal year 2006 HSG 

program awards are still pending review and final award decisions expected at the 

end of May, 2006, as stipulated by Congress. 

The charts below contain information on total award amounts, obligation 

amounts, obligation rates, drawdown amounts and drawdown rates by quarter for 

both the HSGP and the EMPG for fiscal year 2005 and fiscal year 2006 (to date). 
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NATURAL DISASTERS

Question. When natural disasters strike the United States each year, first responders go to the scene with the same equipment, training and exercise that they 

receive for terrorism. 

Has DHS considered including natural disasters as part of the risk criteria for 

grant funding distribution? 

Answer. The statutory intent of the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) 

and Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) is focused on enhancing capabilities to 

address Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE), agriculture, and cyber terrorism incidents, therefore, natural disaster risk is not included. As many States and localities remain ill-prepared for the unique detection, 

prevention, and response aspects of terrorism, homeland security grant programs 

should continue their focus on terrorism-related threats—though many of these capabilities are of great value for natural disaster response. 

A number of other DHS grant programs—including the Emergency Management 

Performance Grant Program, Citizen Corps Program, and the Metropolitan Medical 

Response System Program—are more all-hazard in nature. These programs are targeted to particular constituencies such as emergency management, community preparedness, or public health and medical communities but support preparedness activities across the full range of natural and manmade hazards. 

Question. What was the result, including any obstacles encountered? 

Answer. Congress has rejected language that would encourage State and local 

emergency managers to also address planning for homeland security threats. This 

may serve to perpetuate a lack of coordination between planning for natural disasters and terrorism-related events. In addition, the program has encountered difficulty in defining clear goals and objectives. 

TRANSIENT POPULATIONS ACCOUNTING

Question. How, specifically, are transient populations accounted for in grant programs where funds are distributed based on risk? If this answer is classified, please 

provide it in that format. 

Answer. The graphic below illustrates the risk methodology used in the process 

to determine eligibility for the fiscal year 2006 Urban Areas Security Initiative. In 

May 2005, DHS hosted a one-day stakeholders meeting in Washington, DC to solicit 

input and feedback on the fiscal year 2005 risk formula used to determine eligible 

urban areas and associated funding allocations for the UASI Program. Several of 

the recommendations from those stakeholders were incorporated into the fiscal year 

2006 formula, including data on transient populations (e.g., tourists and commuters). 
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS

Question. Emergency Management Performance Grants are proposed to be cut by 

$13 million, 7 percent, in the fiscal year 2007 budget. Secretary Chertoff recently 

commented to the Emergency Managers that paying for State and local personnel 

expenses is not in the Federal interest. EMPG has traditionally supported personnel 

expenses so that local communities would have the manpower to plan and coordinate. Additionally, a report to Congress by the Secretary, entitled The Nationwide 

Plan Review, provides a status on catastrophic planning in all States and in the Nation’s largest urban areas. Overall, States and large cities report they lack confidence in their own ability to manage catastrophic events.. Federal seed money that 

is matched with State and local dollars makes it possible to bring all the partners 

together across all disciplines of responders and all layers of government. The National Preparedness Integration Program proposed in the fiscal year 2007 budget 

claims to make more robust the Federal side of catastrophic planning by using Federal Preparedness Coordinators to build and maintain positive relationships with 

identified partners. 

If local governments do not have the capacity to build an emergency management 

program, isn’t it a Federal responsibility to help them? 

Answer. Fundamental to the mission of the Department of Homeland Security is 

the mitigation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences that stem from acts of 

terrorism and natural disasters. This mission however, is a shared responsibility 

and a shared commitment of Federal, State, local and tribal governments. As a partner in this effort, the Federal government is assisting State and local jurisdictions 

to identify and build essential capabilities. 

As part of its effort, the Department issued the Interim National Preparedness 

Goal in March, 2005. The final Goal will be issued within the next several months. 

The Goal provides a common framework to build, sustain, and improve national preparedness for a broad range of threats and hazards, regardless of origin. Achieving 

the National Preparedness Goal requires that the emergency management discipline 

play a vital role in support of the goal, as well as the implementation of the levels 

of capability described in the Department’s Target Capabilities List. As the coordinator for disaster response operations, the emergency management discipline is essential to the prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts necessary when 

disasters or other incidents of national significance occur at the State and local 

level, and when Federal assistance is needed. 

The fiscal year 2007 Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) request is consistent with the Administration’s $170 million budget request in fiscal 

year 2006. The Department continues to support the EMPG program’s efforts to 

helps States achieve target levels of capability to sustain and enhance the effective-
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ness of their emergency management programs. The EMPG funding request for fiscal year 2007 is sufficient for States to continue to develop intra- and interstate 

emergency management systems that encourage partnerships among government, 

business, volunteer, and community organizations based on identified needs and priorities for strengthening their emergency management and catastrophic planning 

capabilities. 

Therefore, to sustain and enhance emergency management capabilities, including 

those in support of the goal, the EMPG program, in conjunction with the Department’s other sources of homeland security funding for State and local jurisdictions, 

is designed to assist these jurisdictions achieve the target levels of capability to sustain and enhance the effectiveness of their emergency management programs. 

Question. It was stated in the fiscal year 2006 Senate Questions for the Record, 

‘‘Further, the integration of EMPG into the Homeland Security Grant Program umbrella results in synergies with other related homeland security assistance programs. In addition, this integration also has facilitated efforts by States/local jurisdictions to leverage homeland security assistance to accomplish goals and objectives 

in their homeland strategies.’’ How specifically has this happened? 

Answer. The Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program was 

separated from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and managed as a 

stand alone grant in fiscal year 2006 to expedite the Nation’s emergency management community. G&T continuously evaluates its programs, including soliciting 

stakeholder feedback, to ensure that programs support better support Federal, 

State, and local goals. 

G&T is committed to ensuring that EMPG, HSGP, and other preparedness programs are aligned with the National Preparedness Goal and the National Priorities, 

which guide the goals and objectives in State and urban area homeland security 

strategies. EMPG funding will help align emergency management efforts with the 

Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Standard structure, the 

National Emergency Management Baseline Capability Assessment Program 

(NEMB–CAP), the National Response Plan (NRP), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). 

CYBERSTORM

Question. What lessons were learned from CyberStorm? 

Answer. The DHS cyber exercise team is currently compiling the lessons learned 

for our Cyber Storm Exercise After Action Report (AAR), but preliminary results indicate there was tremendous value gained by all of the participants. Cyber Storm 

provided a non-attribution controlled environment for our private sector, State, and 

international government and interagency partners to examine cyber incident response; information sharing mechanisms; procedures for establishing situational 

awareness; public-private sector decision making; and communicating appropriate 

information to the public during a cyber incident of national significance. The exercise brought together the response communities within the energy, information technology, telecommunications, and transportation sectors, as well as the National 

Cyber Response Coordination Group (NCRCG) and Interagency Incident Management Group (IIMG)—the interagency bodies responsible to respond under the Cyber 

Annex to the National Response Plan (NRP). 

While DHS, State governments, and many of the critical infrastructure owner-operators have significant experience in physical disaster and counter-terrorism incident response, never before have the cyber implications for critical infrastructure, 

as well as the collective cyber incident response community, been exercised simultaneously at the strategic and operational levels. The first-ever nature of the exercise 

scenario and player interaction provided a significant opportunity to operationalize 

the Cyber Annex to the NRP, raise awareness of the criticality of cyber preparedness at the senior leadership level, foster significant cross-sector collaboration, and 

identify areas that require future effort to ensure the Nation’s preparedness. Highlights from Cyber Storm include: 

—The NCRCG and IIMG exercised their NRP responsibilities together for the 

first time; 

—State players worked multiple and challenging scenario events not normally encountered and fostered new collaboration levels with the Multi State-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), US–CERT, and their own emergency 

management structures; 

—Faced with the challenge of simultaneous events, private sector players correlated incidents across sectors, with non-traditional partners, while concurrently responding to a robust incident pace; 
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—Sector ISACs stressed their operational capabilities beyond their comfort zone, 

tested and validated prototype communication/situational awareness tools, and 

worked cross-sector coordination outside of the norm; and 

—International coordination between government CERTs tested formal and informal tools, thresholds, and protocols for crisis communication/collaboration for 

the first time that will provide the baseline and lessons learned for future cooperation. 

The interdependencies, gaps in response structure, and positive cross-sector collaboration (between infrastructure sectors, Federal and State, international and domestic) are all critical parts of Cyber Storm lessons learned and will have enduring 

impact throughout each of the player communities and in the collective. 

Question. How have those lessons been incorporated into the fiscal year 2007 

budget? 

Answer. Most of the lessons learned were process or procedurally focused and 

DHS is moving rapidly to implement suggested improvements and changes. For 

those specific instances where additional funding or resources are required, we will 

prioritize these needs within the budget allocation process for this year as well as 

out years—again moving with all due expediency to meet critical needs for enhanced 

cyber security. 

Based on the lessons learned during Cyber Storm, National Cyber Security Division (NCSD)/US–CERT is dividing the corrective actions into two areas: funding required and no additional funding required. 

NCSD is currently focusing on the items that can be rectified quickly and without 

additional financial investment. These immediate actions include, but are not limited to, procedures, policy and practice development, and organizational changes. 

Since Cyber Storm, US–CERT has already implemented organizational changes 

based on exercise findings regarding resource limitations found in having multiple 

facilities perform similar functions, i.e. incident handling. 

Prior to Cyber Storm, NCSD had an existing project plan to test and evaluate incident databases and event correlation tools for implementation into US–CERT operations. These technology solutions are expected to resolve certain exercise lessons 

learned and were already designated as projects to be funded with fiscal year 2007 

funds. The tools being evaluated will greatly enhance US–CERT’s ability to track 

incidents, provide timely and calculated responses, and assist in providing overall 

situational awareness. 

Further, NCSD/US–CERT has additional government positions that will be filled 

in the near term. These government additions will help to guide the existing contractor staff and program tasks to completion. 

FIRE GRANTS

Question. For FIRE grants, how many applications were received for fiscal year 

2005? 

Answer. A total of 20,972 applications were received for the fiscal year 2005 Assistance to Firefighter Grant funds. 

Question. What was the total value of the fiscal year 2005 requests? 

Answer. In fiscal year 2005 applications received under the fire grant program reflected a request for $2,642,756,563 in Federal dollars, though this does not reflect 

considerations of basic eligibility or how such applications would have been scored 

in the peer review process. 

Question. How many applications were funded and at what dollar value? 

Answer. To date, under the fiscal year 2005 fire grant program, 5,731 of the applications received, totaling $586,377,025.00 in Federal dollars have been funded. As 

of this date, $21 million in fiscal year 2005 funding remained available for award. 

Question. Describe what first responder missions have been accomplished (using 

measurable benchmarks) in fiscal year 2004 through fiscal year 2005, that justifies 

the proposed $252 million (46 percent) cut in fiscal year 2007. 

Answer. Since the programs beginning in fiscal year 2001, the fire grant program 

has provided nearly $2.5 billion to local fire departments. The program has not developed any benchmarks that directly measure the impact of the program at the 

local or national level. 

SAFER

Question. For SAFER grants, how many applications were received for fiscal year 

2005? 

Answer. The Department has received 2,985 applications under the fiscal year 

2005 SAFER grant program. 

Question. What was the total value of the fiscal year 2005 requests? 
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Answer. Applications received under the fiscal year 2005 SAFER program requested a total of $1,145,822,782 in Federal dollars, though this does not reflect considerations of basic eligibility or how such applications would have been scored. The 

non-Federal cost (local contribution) share of the grant requests brings the total to 

$2,889,274,945. 

Question. How many applications were funded and at what dollar value? 

Answer. To date, the Department has funded 137 of the fiscal year 2005 SAFER 

applications received totaling $61,356,528.00 in Federal dollars. Several decisions 

are still pending and it is anticipated that the total amount of grants will be near 

the program’s $65 million appropriation. 

INTEROPERABILITY GRANTS

Question. How will DHS coordinate with the Department of Commerce on the 

interoperability grant program authorized in the fiscal year 2006 Budget reconciliation package? 

Answer. In order to implement the interoperability grant program, the Office of 

Grants and Training (G&T) within DHS and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), located within the Department of Commerce are 

discussing options to determine the most efficient way to administer this grant program. One option under consideration is to delegate administration of the program 

through an Inter-Agency Agreement to G&T. This would leverage existing capabilities of G&T for administering grant awards to State and local units of government 

since 1998, and build on DHS initiatives to strengthen interoperable communications. 

Question. Will DHS recommend beginning the program in fiscal year 2007? 

Answer. The specific timing of the program has not been determined as the ‘‘borrowing authority’’ is based on projected auction receipts, but initial implementation 

could begin in fiscal year 2007. 

INTEROPERABILITY

Question. What progress has been made on Interoperability standards since April 

2005? 

Answer. Since April 2005, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 

SAFECOM program, in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and 

Technology (NIST) and the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice 

(NIJ), have been working with industry and the public safety community to accelerate the development of Project 25 (P25) standards. Since that time, both the pace 

and scope of standards development activities have increased dramatically. Basic 

protocol standards that specify the functionality and capability of these interfaces 

have now been completed and are being adopted. 

The following list defines three of the standards and summarizes progress as of 

March 2006: 

—Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI).—The ISSI enables different manufacturers’ radio subsystems to interoperate and allows for radios to roam from one 

system to another. Completion of the ISSI is progressing rapidly with Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) balloting of a key ISSI protocol 

standard achieved in January 2006 and completion of the standard expected in 

March 2006. The public safety community can expect ISSI products to be available in 2007. 

—Fixed/Base Station Subsystem Interface (FSSI).—The FSSI enables voice and 

control information to be transferred between a base station and radio subsystem or dispatcher’s console. A completed FSSI standard was approved publication as a TIA standard in January 2006. The public safety community can expect FSSI products to be available in late 2006. 

—Console Subsystem Interface (CSSI).—The CSSI connects a dispatcher’s console 

to the radio subsystem and allows voice and control information to be transferred between the two. Further development of the CSSI is dependent on completion of the ISSI and FSSI protocol specification standards. The public safety 

community can expect CSSI products to be available in 2007. 

Question. What are the impediments to establishing such standards? 

Answer. Time is the most significant impediment to the development and establishment of interoperability standards. The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Public Law 104–113) requires that Federal agencies and departments use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. The process for developing such voluntary consensus 

standards is quite rigorous and lengthy. 
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OMB Circular No. A–119 defines the process by which the voluntary consensus 

standards body reaches consensus. The process is designed to allow for openness, 

balance of interest, due process, an appeals process, and consensus, which is defined 

as ‘‘general agreement, but not necessarily unanimity, and includes a process for attempting to resolve objections by interested parties, as long as all comments have 

been fairly considered, each objector is advised of the disposition of his or her objection(s) and the reasons why, and the consensus body members are given an opportunity to change their votes after reviewing the comments.’’ While designed to ensure quality, this process takes considerable time. 

Question. Is there a measure to determine if local, State and Federal entities are 

more interoperable than previously? If so, how is this measured? 

Answer. G&T and the SAFECOM program worked together to ensure that a tactical-level emergency interoperable communications capacity is developed and tested 

in 77 urban areas in the Nation. This initiative builds on an effort led by SAFECOM 

and G&T in fiscal year 2004 called RapidCom that focused on achieving tacticallevel emergency interoperable communications in ten major urban areas. The fiscal 

year 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) requires each Urban Area (77 

Total) to develop a Tactical Communications Plan (TICP). For those States and territories that do not have a designated urban area they must designate a multi-jurisdictional metropolitan area or region as a substitute. There are a total of 77 Urban 

Areas and multi-jurisdictions metropolitan areas that are required to submit a 

TICP. The TICP must be submitted by May 1, 2006 and these plans will undergo 

a review process led by subject matter experts, Federal officials, and peers. Once 

the review process has been completed each Urban Areas and multi-jurisdiction 

metropolitan areas will then have to test their plan via an exercise. At the conclusion of the exercise, an after action reports (AAR) will be created to present clearly 

the issues the public safety community must address to achieve meaningful communication interoperability. This AAR is a review of the major issues identified during 

the exercise and it will contain a list of recommendations to improve regional communication and interoperability. Included in the AAR, as an appendix, will be an 

improvement plan which will document specific steps the region can take to improve 

their interoperability. Through the TICP, exercise, and subsequent AAR process, the 

Department can examine potential shortfalls, fill communication gaps, and improve 

communication interoperability. 

FEDERAL PREPAREDNESS COORDINATORS

Question. How many Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPC) are currently on 

board? How long have they been on board? 

Answer. The Federal Preparedness Coordinator is a new position and, currently, 

there are no FPCs ‘‘on board.’’ 

Question. Where are they located and what are their responsibilities? 

Answer. The current plan calls for there to be 11 Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs). Ten of them will be based in FEMA Regional office cities, and co-located with the FEMA regional offices. The 11 FPC will be the Director of the Office 

of National Capital Region Coordination, who will be dual-hatted as an FPC and 

continue to be based in the Office of National Capital Region Coordination. 

FPCs are responsible for coordinating a wide spectrum of Federal, State, and local 

domestic incident planning, preparedness, and relationship-building activities in advance of any specific threat or incident. On a day-to-day basis, the FPC will undertake a range of activities to ensure that all homeland security partners within the 

FPC’s assigned geographic areas of responsibility are prepared for an Incident of 

National Significance. The area of responsibility for each FPC will be the urban area 

where he or she is based, as well as other high-risk and high-population urban 

areas in the vicinity. This means that all Urban Area Security Initiative metropolitan areas in the country will have an FPC responsible for coordinating preparedness 

activities. 

The FPC’s specific responsibilities related to preparedness will be to: 

—Contingency Plan Review.—Coordinate with a preparedness assessment work 

group for the review of urban area contingency and continuity of operations 

plans—and lead any subsequent follow-up action needed—per direction contained in HR 2360, to ‘‘report on the status of catastrophic planning, including 

mass evacuation planning in all 50 States and the 75 largest urban areas.’’ 

—Preparedness Review and Monitoring.—Assess the status of preparedness in 

their areas of responsibility in accordance with the National Preparedness Goal 

and guidance provided by the Secretary and U/S for Preparedness. 

—Exercise Coordination and Review.—Coordinate planning for, and participate in, 

local, regional, and national-level homeland security exercises and drills. 
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—Establish Local Relationships.—Build relationships with key stakeholders (DHS 

operational elements, other Federal agencies, State and local government officials, and the private sector). —Situational Awareness.—Maintain situational awareness of available resources 

and capabilities, existing operations, and possible threats in the FPC’s areas of 

responsibility. —Public Communications.—Serve as a preparedness public communications focal 

point for DHS in the assigned areas of responsibility. —Special Event Planning.—Coordinate local area Federal support for designated 

Level I and Level II Homeland Security Special Events occurring within the 

FPC areas of responsibility. —Incident Response Planning.—Coordinate resource and operational planning in 

preparation for incident response, in concert with the FEMA Regional Director, 

and other Federal, State, local, tribal and private sector partners. 

Question. Are they co-located with other DHS or government employees? 

Answer. Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs) will be co-located with FEMA 

regional offices. (Except for within the Office of National Capital Region Coordination (ONCRC), where the Director of the NCRC will be dual-hatted as an FPC.) In 

addition, each FPC will have a small staff, including detailees from across DHS, 

who will also be based in the FEMA Regional Offices. It is expected that FPCs will 

be integrated with DOD liaisons who will also work out of FEMA regional offices. 

Question. Do they coordinate or work with other DHS or government employees? 

If so, how and what specific results have come from the coordination? 

Answer. DHS Directorate for Preparedness field staff will work closely with the 

11 Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs) and their staffs, particularly the Office of Infrastructure Protection Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) and the Office 

of Grants and Training (G&T) Preparedness Liaison Officers. PSAs will have a ‘‘dotted-line’’ reporting relationship to the FPCs, while the G&T Preparedness Liaison 

Officers will maintain their existing reporting relationships but collaborate closely 

with the FPCs and their staff. This will allow FPCs to be the lead Directorate for 

Preparedness staff in the field and be the primary interface for preparedness issues 

with State, local, and tribal governments as well as the private sector. 

In addition, FPCs will work closely with FEMA Regional Directors to ensure that, 

in the event of an incident, DHS would have a unified response team in place based 

on pre-established relationships. The importance of the relationship between the 

FPCs and FEMA Regional Directors is demonstrated by the fact that FPCs will be 

co-located in FEMA regional offices. The FPCs will work to leverage the efforts of 

FEMA Regional staffs, trusted relationships, and individual points of contact. FEMA 

Regional Directors are responsible for maintenance of Regional Response Coordination Centers (RRCCs) and Regional Interagency Steering Committees (RISCs) under 

the NRP. These resources can provide an abundance of information both during the 

planning and preparedness stages which will be the primary focus of the FPCs, as 

well as during incident response. 

Absent a specific threat or incident, the FPC will help to coordinate preparedness 

activities across DHS components and missions within his or her areas of responsibility. It is important that the FPC coordinate with and leverage key DHS field component entities: FEMA, Preparedness Liaison Officers, Protective Security Advisors, 

ICE, CBP, TSA, USCG, and USSS. The FPC plan recognizes the need to preserve 

existing DHS component entity field relationships and agency statutory roles. 

Therefore, existing component organizational structures, reporting relationships, 

and chains of command will not be changed by the introduction of FPCs. 

Outside of DHS, efforts will be made to build relationships with local Federal representatives with a focus on key NRP signatory agencies. Many of these agencies 

will have a large role in the Joint Field Office during an incident, and pre-existing 

relationships will prove highly beneficial. More specifically, FPCs will initiate relationships with two distinct entities within their areas of responsibility—the members of the RISC and the Federal Executive Board (FEB). Each of these bodies offers 

the FPC the perspective of key officials who support Federal incident management 

efforts. 

The FPC will also make a focused effort to build a strong relationship with the 

local Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Health 

and Human Services (HHS) officials, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, ATAC, Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and the Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO). The DCO will be a conduit to U.S. Northern Command’s 

(NORTHCOM) Joint Task Force (JTF) or JTF commander in the absence of an established JTF. 

The FPC will participate, as appropriate, in deliberations and crisis planning with 

NORTHCOM staff elements leveraging the DCO relationship where feasible. The 
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FPC will, where appropriate, coordinate with DOD, other Federal, State, tribal, 

local and private sector stakeholders to ensure contingency plans are appropriately 

aligned. 

This interaction between the FPC and other locally-based DHS components, as 

well as other Federal partner agencies, will enable the FPC to leverage the capabilities of many important locally-based Federal assets in support of developing integrated and synchronized preparedness activities across the country. 

Question. How will the proposed new initiative, the National Preparedness Integration Program (NPIP), relate to the current FPCs? 

Answer. Specifically the NPIP includes about $7.5 million for FPC related activities at the local level. The mission of the NPIP is to create, organize, enable and 

monitor initiatives to integrate and synchronize national preparedness. The FPCs 

will play a key role in achieving that mission given that National preparedness is 

only possible when Federal, State, local and tribal governments, the private sector 

and the American people are working collectively toward a shared goal of enhanced 

preparedness. 

Through the NPIP, FPCs will provide DHS with an important and functional field 

presence to collaborate and build partnerships with State and local government, and 

private sector homeland security stakeholders within the FPC’s assigned geographic 

areas of responsibility and to ensure that these stakeholders are working together 

and are thoroughly prepared. Currently, such field level coordination is done on an 

ad hoc basis and DHS does not have always have visibility into how high-risk areas 

are prepared to deal with homeland security incidents. 

FPCs will change that by providing vehicles for regular coordination, strengthening the linkages between officials responsible for responding to possible homeland 

security incidents. Our Nation cannot afford for Federal, State and local government 

officials to have to build working relationships and common approaches to incident 

management amidst the fog of a major incident—such as Hurricane Katrina or a 

pandemic influenza outbreak. Instead, these relationships need to be built through 

frequent collaboration during steady State activities, as well as through common, 

well-understood, and practiced approaches to incident response prior to such an approach being needed. 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Question. How many times has technical assistance been requested and for what 

purpose? 

Answer. Beginning in fiscal year 2005 to present (October 1, 2004-February 28, 

2006), the Technical Assistance Division (TAD) of the Preparedness Directorate’s Office of Grants and Training (G&T) has received 872 Technical Assistance (TA) Delivery Requests. Of these requests, 857 TA services were delivered as follows: 

—1 Arch Angel TA; 

—104 Biannual Strategy Implementation Report (BSIR) TA; 

—8 Chemical Protective Clothing TA; 

—15 Continuity of Operations Planning and Continuity of Government (COOP/ 

COG) TA; 

—6 Critical Infrastructure Mitigation (CIM); 

—6 Data Review Project Technical Assistance; 

—249 Domestic Preparedness Equipment Technical Assistance Program 

(DPETAP); 

—2 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) TA; 

—2 Emergency Response Synchronization Matrix TA; 

—9 Enhancing Grants Management Capacities for State Administrative Agencies 

(SAAs) TA; 

—3 Fusion Process Pilot Orientation TA; 

—7 Initial Strategy Implementation Plan (ISIP) TA; 

—209 Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP); 

—1 Mayoral Workshop; 

—1 Prevention and Deterrence Surveillance Concepts TA; 

—6 Prevention and Deterrence TA; 

—54 Program and Capability Review (PCR) TA; 

—14 Public Information Plan Development TA; 

—4 Regional Response Planning TA; 

—3 Regionalization Support TA; 

—42 Terrorism Early Warning (TEW) Orientation and TA; 

—4 Terrorism Incident Annex (TIA) TA; 

—51 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP); 
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—53 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Port and Mass Transit TA Program; 

and 

—4 UASI Regional Planning TA. 

Question. Have any applications for technical assistance been refused? If so, why? 

Answer. Of the requests received during this time (October 1, 2004-February 28, 

2006), the Technical Assistance Division (TAD) of the Preparedness Directorate’s Office of Grants and Training (G&T) has referred a small number of requests to other 

entities better suited to respond to the nature of the request, and has been unable 

to fulfill fifteen requests for technical assistance. 

Ten requests for DPETAP services have not been fulfilled in fiscal year 2006 as 

G&T has directed a higher proportion of its funding to grants. In addition, 5 requests for ICTAP service deliveries were not fulfilled due to the fact that the requests were submitted from the State level and the tactical program is funded to 

support only Urban and metropolitan areas. 

EXERCISES

Question. How many exercises has the Preparedness Directorate been involved in? 

When, where and what was exercised? Who else participated (i.e. local, State, Federal partners)? 

Answer. The Preparedness Directorate has participated in 67 major exercises 

since February 25, 2003. Table A: ‘‘Preparedness Directorate Exercises’’ (below), is 

a listing of the 67 exercises by name, date of exercise, location, topic of exercise, and 

scope of participation. In addition to these major events, the Preparedness Directorate has provided direct support to more than 200 State and local exercises over 

the same period, including workshops, seminars, drills, tabletop exercises, command 

post exercises, and full-scale exercises. 
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TABLE A.—PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE EXERCISES 

No Exercise name Date Location What was exercised? Who participated? 

Fiscal year 2006 

67 ..................... Red, White, and Bloom ....................................... July 3, 2006 ...................... Columbus, OH ............................. DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Columbus, OH.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

66 ..................... Regions I & II Hurricane Preparedness Exercise. June 20–22, 2006 ............. New York, NY .............................. Coordination of critical response functions in anticipation of 2006 

hurricane season.

Federal, State, and local governments; non-governmental organizations and private sector partners 

65 ..................... Operation Wildcat ............................................... June 20, 2006 ................... Wilmington, DE ........................... DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Wilmington, DE.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

64 ..................... Dallas/Ft. Worth Exercise ................................... June 20, 2006 ................... Arlington, TX ............................... DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Dallas, TX and Ft. Worth TX.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

63 ..................... College World Series Exercise ............................ June 20, 2006 ................... Omaha, NE .................................. DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Omaha, NE.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

62 ..................... Top Officials (TOPOFF) 4 Command Post Exercise. June 19–23 ....................... National Capital Region ............. WMD search and render safe; Con- tinuity of Operations/Continuity of 

Government; Catastrophic incident response.

Federal Interagency; State, local, 

non-governmental organization, and private sector partners 

61 ..................... Annual Airport Disaster Exercise ........................ June 8, 2006 ..................... Nashville, TN ............................... DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Nashville, TN.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

60 ..................... South Carolina Hurricane Isabella Full-Scale 

Exercise.

June 7, 2006 ..................... Charleston/Dorchester/Berkeley 

Counties, SC.

DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Charleston, SC.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

59 ..................... Region II Hurricane Preparedness Exercise (PR, 

VI).

June 4–5, 2006 ................. San Juan, PR .............................. Coordination of critical response 

functions in anticipation of 2006 hurricane season.

Federal, State, and local governments; non-governmental organizations and private sector partners 
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No Exercise name Date Location What was exercised? Who participated? 

58 ..................... Regional IV Hurricane Preparedness Exercise ... May 31-June 1, 2006 ........ Atlanta, GA .................................. Coordination of critical response 

functions in anticipation of 2006 hurricane season.

Federal, State, and local governments; non-governmental organizations and private sector partners 

57 ..................... Operation Helping Hand ..................................... May 24, 2006 .................... Los Angeles County, CA .............. DHS-mandated exercise to validate 

the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan of Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA.

State and local agencies; Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

56 ..................... New Orleans/Baton Rouge Full-Scale Exercise .. May 23–25, 2006 .............. Baton Rouge, LA ......................... Full-Scale Exercise to prepare for 

hurricane season; DHS-mandated exercise to validate the Tactical Interoperable Communications Plans of New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.

Federal, State, and local agencies; 

Preparedness Directorate evaluators 

55 ..................... Region VI Hurricane Preparedness Exercise ...... May 17–18, 2006 .............. New Orleans, LA .......................... Coordination of critical response 

functions in anticipation of 2006 hurricane season.

Federal, State, and local governments; non-governmental organizations and private sector partners 

54.53 ..................... Region III Hurricane Preparedness Exercise ...... May 3, 2006 ...................... Philadelphia, PA .......................... Coordination of critical response 

functions in anticipation of 2006 hurricane season.

Federal, State, and local governments; non-governmental organizations and private sector partners 

52 ..................... Gallant Fox IV Tabletop ...................................... March 6, 2006 .................. National Capital Region ............. Pentagon Force Protection Exercise 

designed to practice and test Federal, State, and local response to an incident involving the Pentagon and surrounding region.

Federal, State and local agencies 

51 ..................... Blue Cascades .................................................... March 1–2, 2006 .............. U.S. Pacific Northwest ................ Infrastructure interdependencies in 

the Pacific Northwest region.

United States and Canadian Federal, 

State/Provincial, local and private sector agencies 
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50 ..................... Thor’s Hammer II—Spiral IV ............................. Feb. 21–24, 2006 ............. National Capital Region ............. National Security Space strategies to 

satisfy national/interagency information needs through timely delivery of capabilities across a wide spectrum of threat environments.

Federal 

49 ..................... Mass Casualty Exercise ...................................... Feb. 9, 2006 ...................... National Capital Region ............. Designed to assess and identify 

gaps in the U.S. Government’s (USG) ability to mount a coordinated medical response to a mass casualty event.

Federal 

48 ..................... Cyberstorm 2006 ................................................ Feb. 6–10, 2006 ............... National Capital Region (geographically dispersed effects). Homeland Security response and re- covery mechanisms related to a 

cyber incident of national significance.

International, Federal, State, local, 

and Private Sector 

47 ..................... Thor’s Hammer II—Spiral III ............................. Jan. 23–27, 2006 .............. National Capital Region ............. National Security Space strategies to 

satisfy national/interagency information needs through timely delivery of capabilities across a wide spectrum of threat environment.

Federal 

46 ..................... Catastrophic Assessment Task Force #1 ........... Dec. 10, 2005 ................... National Capital Region ............. Assess USG policy and resources as 

they relate to an influenza pandemic.

Federal 

45 ..................... Thor’s Hammer II—Spiral II .............................. Dec. 5–9, 2005 ................. National Capital Region ............. National Security Space strategies to 

satisfy national/interagency information needs through timely delivery of capabilities across a wide spectrum of threat environments.

Federal 

44 ..................... Avian Flu Public Affairs Exercise ....................... Dec. 1, 2005 ..................... National Capital Region ............. Designed to assess public affairsspecific departmental preparedness, roles and responsibilities, 

and inter-departmental coordination relative to Pandemic Avian Influenza.

Federal 

43 ..................... IIMG Pandemic Influenza .................................... Nov. 29, 2005 ................... National Capital Region ............. Interagency coordination issues related to preparing for, responding 

to, and recovering from a pandemic influenza outbreak.

Federal 
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No Exercise name Date Location What was exercised? Who participated? 

42 ..................... DHS Avian Flu Exercise ...................................... Nov. 18, 2005 ................... National Capital Region ............. Designed to assess departmental 

preparedness, roles and responsibilities, and inter-departmental coordination relative to Pandemic Avian Influenza.

Federal 

41 ..................... Determined Challenge ........................................ Nov. 7–30, 2005 ............... National Capital Region ............. Department and Agency (D/A) Continuity of Operations (COOP) preparedness. Federal 40 ..................... Mercury 05 .......................................................... Oct. 17–21, 2005 .............. Australia ...................................... Australian multi-jurisdictional prevention and response capabilities; 

terrorism threats/attacks.

Australian National and State/Territory agencies 

Fiscal year 2005 

39 ..................... Thor’s Hammer II—Spiral II .............................. Sept. 12–16, 2005 ............ National Capital Region ............. National Security Space strategies to 

satisfy national/interagency information needs through timely delivery of capabilities across a wide spectrum of threat environments.

Federal 

38.37 ..................... Coalition Warrior Interoperability Deliverable 

2005.

May 31-June 24, 2005 ...... National Capital Region ............. U.S. combatant command and international community investigation 

of command, control, communications, and computers (C4) solutions that focus on relevant and timely objectives for enhancing coalition interoperability.

Federal 

36 ..................... Senior Officials Exercise 05–4 ........................... May 26, 2005 .................... National Capital Region ............. Focused on continuity programs 

against the backdrop of a credible nuclear threat/incident.

Federal 

35 ..................... Top Officials 3 (T3) Large Scale Game ............. May 3–5, 2005 .................. National Capital Region ............. Designed to explore strategies to 

positively address the mediumand long-term impacts and recovery issues from an Incident of National Significance.

International, Federal, State, Tribal, 

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34 ..................... T3 Full Scale Exercise ........................................ April 4–8, 2005 ................. National Capital Region ............. Prevention and response in the context of a chemical and biological 

attack on U.S. soil; included cyber activity.

International, Federal, State, Tribal, 

and local governments and private sector 

33 ..................... Senior Officials Exercise 05–3 ........................... Mar. 10, 2005 ................... National Capital Region ............. Critical homeland security policy 

and operational issues in the context of a chemical event.

Federal 

32 ..................... Senior Officials Exercise 05–2 ........................... Feb. 15, 2005 .................... National Capital Region ............. Critical homeland security policy 

and operational issues in the context of a biological even.

Federal 

31 ..................... Port of NY/NJ Economic Strategy Wargame ....... Feb. 9–11, 2005 ............... New York ..................................... Designed to better define the primary issues of concern for private industry when national security issues arise within a vital 

economic arena.

Federal, State, local and private 

sector 

30 ..................... Chemical Security Exercise ................................ Feb. 1–2, 2005 ................. National Capital Region ............. Vulnerabilities and threats to chemical infrastructures. Private sector 29 ..................... Silver Links Tabletop .......................................... Dec. 1, 2004 ..................... Toronto, Canada .......................... Regional, cross-border infrastructure 

interdependencies and associated vulnerabilities in the Great Lakes/ Northeast Region.

United States and Canadian Federal, 

State/Provincial, local, and private Sector agencies 

28 ..................... Senior Officials Exercise 05–01 ......................... Nov. 10, 2004 ................... National Capital Region ............. Critical homeland security policy 

and operational issues generated by a hypothetical terrorist suicide bombing campaign in the United States.

Federal 

27 ..................... Corporate Emergency Exercise ........................... Nov. 4, 2004 ..................... Baytown, TX ................................ Private Sector coordination with DHS 

during a terrorism incident at a chemical facility.

Private sector 

26 ..................... Silver Links Workshop ......................................... Nov. 4, 2004 ..................... Quebec City, Quebec ................... Regional, cross-border infrastructure 

interdependencies and associated vulnerabilities in the Great Lakes/ Northeast Region.

United States and Canadian Federal, 

State/Provincial, local, and private Sector agencies 

25 ..................... Purple Crescent II ............................................... Oct. 26–27, 2004 .............. New Orleans, LA .......................... Regional interdependency shortfalls 

aimed at making the New Orleans region disaster resistant.

Federal, State, local and Private 

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TABLE A.—PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE EXERCISES—Continued 

No Exercise name Date Location What was exercised? Who participated? 

24 ..................... Multilateral Cybersecurity Conference ................ Oct. 20–22, 2004 .............. Berlin, Germany .......................... Designed to discuss and highlight 

issues related to the formation of a Global Watch and Warning Network among national level cyber security organizations.

International (15 countries) 

Fiscal year 2004 

23 ..................... National Capital Region Council of Governments. Sept. 27, 2004 .................. National Capital Region ............. National Capital Region’s capability to respond to multiple simulated 

weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorist attacks.

Federal, State and local 

22 ..................... Senior Officials Exercise #4 ............................... Aug. 19, 2004 ................... National Capital Region ............. Impacts of a ‘‘Redo’’ threat condition, anticipating and minimizing 

unintended consequences associated with going tom ‘‘Red,’’ and developing an Interagency Incident Management Group (IIMG) ‘‘playbook’’ for elevating the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) to ‘‘Red.’’.

Federal 

21 ..................... Determined Promise 04 ...................................... Aug. 4–5, 2004 ................. Richmond, VA .............................. Prevention and response in the context of air threats to Alaska, Canada, and the continental U.S., 

chemical attacks in VA and CA, and a radiological release in CA.

Federal, State and local 

20 ..................... Cybersecurity Workshop ...................................... Aug. 4–5, 2004 ................. National Capital Region ............. Courses of actions among organizations involved in responding to 

cyber attacks.

Federal 

19.18 ..................... Joint Warrior Interoperability Deliverable ........... June 14–25, 2004 ............. National Capitol Region .............. Designed to give Federal D/As the 

opportunity to view and assess technologies that allow for interagency information sharing.

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17 ..................... Cascade Fury II ................................................... May 25–27, 2004 .............. Alta, Wyoming ............................. Coordinated crisis management support to quickly restore the transportation infrastructure in the 

event of a major disaster or emergency.

Federal and State 

16 ..................... Forward Challenge 04 ........................................ May 11–13, 2004 .............. National Capital Region ............. Federal COOP Plans in the context 

of a failed terrorist attack in the National Capital Region.

Federal 

15 ..................... T3 CPX ................................................................ May 10–13, 2004 .............. National Capital Region ............. Designed to give key leadership the 

opportunity to analyze threats and direct prevention counter measures, protect economic security and critical infrastructures, and develop appropriate Courses of Action.

Federal 

14 ..................... Eligible Receiver ................................................. May 3–7, 2004 .................. National Capital Region ............. Designed to exercise the Interagency 

in homeland defense and homeland security processes in the context of a nuclear threat.

Federal 

13 ..................... California Spills of National Significance ......... Apr. 20–22, 2004 .............. California .................................... Initial National Response Plan (NRP) 

and the National Incident Management System. Other key areas that were addressed: economic, national security, cross border, and political issues.

Federal, State, local and Private 

sector 

12 ..................... Dark Portal .......................................................... Feb. 24, 2004 .................... National Capital Region ............. Designed to address the potential 

impact of a combination of cyber and physical attacks against various critical infrastructures with the intent to undermine domestic and international confidence in the U.S. banking and finance sector.

Federal 

11 ..................... Thor’s Hammer Wargame ................................... Feb. 23–27, 2004 ............. National Capital Region ............. National Security Space—concept of 

operations (CONOPS) and investment strategy.

Federal 
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TABLE A.—PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE EXERCISES—Continued 

No Exercise name Date Location What was exercised? Who participated? 

10 ..................... Unified Defense 04 ............................................. Feb. 14–15, 2004 ............. National Capital Region ............. DHS incident management roles and 

responsibilities as defined in Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 and validation of the Initial NRP and National Information Management System (NIMS).

Federal 

9 ....................... Senior Officials Exercise #2 ............................... Jan. 30, 2004 .................... National Capital Region ............. Designed to review plans that will 

guide a Federal response to a catastrophic WMD event in a U.S. City.

Federal 

8 ....................... Operation Heartland ........................................... Jan. 27–26, 2004 .............. National Capital Region ............. Policy-level issues inherent to a terrorist attack on critical transportation infrastructure focusing on 

the entire spectrum of security.

Federal, State, local and Private 

sector 

7 ....................... Scarlet Cloud II ................................................... Dec. 19, 2003 ................... National Capital Region ............. Management and response in the 

context of a biological terrorist incident including: the application of Federal authorities, movement restrictions, issues in implementing a mass prophylaxis effort, and public risk communication and fostering critical continuing public support.

Federal 

6 ....................... Scarlet Cloud ...................................................... Nov. 19, 2003 ................... National Capital Region ............. Management and response in the 

context of a biological terrorist incident including: the application of Federal authorities, movement restrictions, issues in implementing a mass prophylaxis effort, and public risk communication and fostering critical continuing public support.

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5 ....................... Livewire ............................................................... Oct. 27–31, 2004 .............. National Capital Region ............. Existing communications and decision-making processes needed to 

counter a well-planned, largescale cyber attack.

Federal, State, local and Private 

sector 

Fiscal year 2003 

4 ....................... Determined Promise 03 ...................................... Aug. 18–28, 2003 ............. NV, CO, National Capital Region. Designed to train USNORTHCOM in homeland defense and Military 

Assistance to Civil Authorities (MACA) missions.

Federal 

3 ....................... Top Officials 2 .................................................... May 12–16, 2003 .............. Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL ............. Response to a simulated release of 

WMDs in two U.S. cities.

International, Federal, State and 

local 

2 ....................... IAIP Tabletop Exercise ........................................ Mar. 11, 2003 ................... National Capital Region ............. Coordination, integration, and information sharing processes and responsibilities. Federal 1 ....................... IAIP Watch Exercise ............................................ Feb. 25, 2003 .................... National Capital Region ............. Coordination processes between the 

organizations making up and supporting the IAIP and to validate the IW/IC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document.

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FIRE SERVICE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Question. What is the current status of updating the national needs assessment 

for the Fire Service? 

Answer. The original needs assessment was published in December 2002. A second study was requested in the 2005 appropriations. This study consists of 2 parts: 

the new national needs assessment and a matching analysis of Assistance to Firefighter Grants to needs identified in the 2002 study. The U.S. Fire Administration 

is completing final revisions to the needs assessment. 

DETECTION OF ANIMAL DISEASES

Question. What capacity do we have as a Nation to do animal disease surveillance 

(especially in response to avian flu)? Is the capacity robust? 

Answer. The leads for these efforts are U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

and U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and we defer to those departments for details 

of their efforts. The Department of Homeland Security assists these efforts in the 

development of diagnostic tests for use in the USDA National Animal Health Laboratory Network and strengthening the capacity (number of tests they can perform 

and time required to perform them) in these laboratories. The Department of Homeland Security also assists in the training of Foreign Animal Disease Diagnosticians 

and Practitioners to recognize foreign animal diseases introduced into the United 

States. With respect to avian flu specifically, supplemental funds were requested for 

the purpose of advanced development of rapid detection tests of animals for advanced surveillance at borders and ports of entry. The Department of Homeland Security also is the lead for the National Biosurveillance Integration System (NBIS) 

intended to provide near-real-time situational awareness of biological incidents, including animal diseases. NBIS is currently in Phase II of its 3 phase development 

plan. Planned NBIS surveillance data inputs will include data sources from both 

USDA, HHS, and DOI. 

Question. What system do we use and who is in charge of it? What is DHS’s role 

in monitoring the system? 

Answer. We defer to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) for information regarding their systems. The Department of 

Homeland Security-led National Biosurveillance Integration System (NBIS) is currently in Phase II of its 3 phase development plan and is monitored by DHS personnel 24/7. NBIS provides near-real-time situational awareness to DHS through 

the National Biosurveillance Group (NBSG) of Federal agency partners. 

Question. Is the system connected to the public health system in real time? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security National Biosurveillance Integration System (NBIS) receives data inputs from both animal health surveillance and 

public health systems and provides near-real-time situational awareness to DHS 

and NBIS partners. NBIS surveillance data inputs will include data sources from 

and U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Interior, and Health and 

Human Services/Centers for Disease Control. 

Question. What animals are we testing (zoo, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals)? When? And where do the test results go? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security does not perform testing of animals but refers testing to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Interior. 

Question. If there is a threat, how is the information communicated to the local 

level? 

Answer. If there is detection of animal diseases, whether it is in the domestic animal population or in nature, the local surveillance and health networks will be the 

first to know. Every State has a State Health Director and a State Veterinarian. 

They work very closely together. They practice and exercise their programs together, 

which brings together a network of public and animal health professionals from the 

local level. Regardless whether there is an incident such as Mad Cow Disease, West 

Nile Fever, rabies, or bird flu, the public health and animal health specialists at 

the ground level respond and report to the State Health Department and State Veterinarian. The State agencies then report any potential threat to the Centers for 

Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Protocols in place ensure 

that DHS receives the information. 

Question. What funds has DHS directed specifically toward the detection of 

zoonotic threats in non-agricultural species? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security has not directed funds toward the 

detection of zoonotic threats in non-agricultural species. Statutory responsibility for 

wildlife species resides with the U.S Department of Agriculture and the Department 

of Interior. 
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Question. What type of coordination exists between Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of 

Agriculture to link veterinary diagnostic laboratories to do surveillance of interest 

to agriculture as well as public health? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security is the lead for the National Biosurveillance Integration System (NBIS) intended to provide near-real-time situational awareness of biological incidents, including animal diseases. NBIS is currently in Phase II of its 3 phase development plan. NBIS surveillance data inputs 

will include data sources from and U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Interior, and Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control. 

INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND INFORMATION SECURITY

OWNERSHIP OF KEY ASSETS

Question. In a November 2005 report entitled Vulnerability Assessments for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources, DHS identified 1,849 priority assets as part 

of the National Asset Data Base? The report notes that 80 percent of the Nation’s 

critical infrastructure assets are owned by the private sector. How many of the 

1,849 priority assets are owned, operated, or administered by a foreign company, 

and how many of those foreign companies are controlled by a foreign government? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently working closely with the Department of Commerce to determine the availability of data on critical 

infrastructure and key resources and to determine ownership of these assets. The 

Department of Commerce has the responsibility for compiling and maintaining the 

data that supports the analysis of ownership issues. As yet, DHS is not in a position 

to determine which priority assets are owned, operated, or administered by a foreign 

company; or which of those foreign companies are controlled by a foreign government. As the availability of data to DHS improves, so will our understanding of this 

often complex and multi-faceted issue. 

STAFFING

Question. Under 2SR, how many of the 803 total FTE funded for IAIP in fiscal 

year 2005 were transferred to IPIS? 

Answer. The total number of IPIS FTE transferred under 2SR was 430. 

Question. How many are currently on-board? 

Answer. The number of IPIS FTE currently on board is 286. 

Question. How many hiring selections remain? 

Answer. Of the 159 remaining hiring selections, 21 FTE are waiting for security 

clearances and 15 FTE were allocated to IPIS in fiscal year 2006. 

Question. What is the planned FTE level for IPIS in fiscal year 2007? 

Answer. The planned FTE level for IPIS in fiscal year 2007 is 445. This is the 

same level as fiscal year 2006 FTE. 

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION PLAN

Question. When will the revised National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) 

be completed? 

Answer. The National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) consists of the NIPP 

Base Plan and the 17 Sector-Specific Plans. The NIPP Base Plan is complete and 

was formally released on June 30, 2006. Subsequent updates and revisions to the 

Base Plan will be published, as necessary, to reflect changing infrastructure protection needs and increasingly refined best practices. As annexes of the NIPP Base 

Plan, the Sector-Specific Plans will be completed 180 days after the issuance of the 

NIPP Base Plan. 

Question. The budget proposes an increase of $39 million for the NIPP. The budget justification provides no information on this increase or how it will be used. Provide a full justification on the genesis of this funding, what it will be used for, and 

how it will strengthen the security of the Nation’s critical infrastructure. 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) request for National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) activities will support the implementation of the 

NIPP Base Plan as well as the development, management, and implementation of 

the Sector-Specific Plans (SSP). This funding also will support NIPP programmatic 

operations and assist the Sector-Specific Agencies in the NIPP-related outreach and 

engagement activities across each of the Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources 

(CI/KR) sectors. 

The Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) intends to leverage the NIPP framework to realize progress in several important areas. First, the development of a 

stronger and steadfast partnership between IP and the several Federal agencies as-
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signed sector-specific responsibilities. Cooordinated development of Sector Specific 

Plans and other essential elements (such as vulnerability assessment tools and 

methodologies) will provide the underpinnings of a successful, efficient risk management program. Second, in partnership with other Federal agencies, IP will develop 

and put into place an essential element of risk management, i.e., consistent metrics. 

IP expects to further define structural elements of the NIPP, in order to enable and 

ideally expand participation in our overall risk management strategy, especially to 

private sector owner-operators, State, local and tribal governments, as well as to our 

Federal partners who are not designated sector specific agencies. This approach will 

accelerate and improve sector agency progress by facilitating the collection, normalization, and prioritization of assets and protection programs based on comparative 

risk across all 17 CI/KR sectors. 

The NIPP provides the framework and sets the direction for implementing a coordinated, national infrastructure protection effort and is based upon a risk management framework that takes into account threats, vulnerabilities and consequences 

when prioritizing CI/KR protection activities. The comprehensive NIPP will be supported by SSPs that will detail the application of the risk management framework 

and performance metrics for each of the 17 specific sectors. IP will support the implementation of protective programs using cross-sector and sector-specific efforts to 

assure a balanced and effective approach across all sectors and sub-sectors. 

Sector-specific partnerships are vital elements of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and are integral to its success. IP intends to use the fiscal year 

2007 funding to support the development and implementation of sector partnerships 

and related actions across the 17 CI/KR sectors with specific activities targeted at 

the most critical sectors. The list of actions below is the initial estimate of requirements. However, the proposed spend plan is designed to be flexible so DHS can address higher priority needs as the Sector Specific Plans required by the NIPP evolve 

over the coming months and identify critical sector shortfalls. —$1.0 Million.—Establishment and support for the State, Local, and Tribal Government Coordinating Council (GCC) to serve as a forum for State, local and 

tribal homeland security advisors to participate in CI/KR protection efforts. —$0.5 Million.—Critical Infrastructure Protection Advisory Council (CIPAC) operations. Contractual support to manage and coordinate council activities and to 

ensure compliance with established policies. —$2.5 Million.—Education and Outreach Support. Assist Sector Specific Agencies 

(SSA) by developing and producing a Sector Specific Plan training curriculum 

and by developing and reviewing outreach and engagement plans and national 

CI/KR protection awareness programs to assure a balanced approach across all 

sectors. —$1.0 Million.—Program Management Support. Assist SSA with required reporting, development of response processes, identification of resource requirements 

and assistance with the preparation of budget support materials. 

—$3.0 Million.—Sector Specific Agency (SSA) Responsibilities. Perform sector-specific work supporting DHS SSA responsibilities for the nuclear, emergency services, and chemical sectors and identify protective program needs and the protective programs that satisfy those needs. 

—$15.0 Million.—Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection 

Program (RAMCAP). Develop specific RAMCAP modules for the Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Mass Transit 

Rail, Mass Transit Surface, Freight Rail Yards, Bridges, Dams, Locks and Levees, and Pipelines sectors and sub-sectors. 

—$7.0 Million.—Targeted Comprehensive Reviews. Perform targeted Comprehensive Reviews of the Transportation (Commuter and Mass Transit Rail), Urban 

Commercial Zones (Metroplexes, e.g., Time Square, Vegas Strip, etc.), and Dams 

sectors and sub-sectors. 

—$9.0 Million.—IP NIPP Management Responsibilities. NIPP management, administrative, coordination, and support responsibilities including oversight activities associated with coordination of the Sector Specific Agencies. 

Question. Will the process to distribute this funding be competitive? 

Answer. This funding is devoted to the development and implementation of sectorspecific plans and the necessary tools and techniques, including the application of 

a common risk management strategy and performance metrics for each of the 17 

sectors. All of the planned procurements will be awarded using the normal contracting process. If Sector Specific Agencies have shortfalls that are of critical national interest and request assistance from DHS, we will use a yet-to-be developed 

process to evaluate the need and assign the relative priority for funding. When higher priority needs are identified as sector specific plans evolve and critical sector specific shortfalls surface, the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) intends to vali-
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date the needs and review potential funding alternatives. IP recognizes the probability that as this process unfolds, certain risks will be identified where the potential consequence of attack and/or vulnerability of an asset is not tolerable, even in 

the short term. Where such risks exist, IP will partner with Federal agencies, 

owner-operators, and State and local governments in order to identify and implement immediate risk-reduction measures. 

Question. What is a Sector Specific Partnership? 

Answer. Sector partnerships between government and the private sector are 

formed in all critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) sectors via the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). This sector partnership model is used 

to promote and facilitate sector and cross-sector planning, coordination, collaboration, and information sharing for CI/KR protection involving all levels of government 

and private sector owners and operators. 

Question. What is a Sector Specific Agency? 

Answer. Sector-Specific Agencies are specific Federal departments and agencies 

identified under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-7 with lead responsibility for the protection activities in specified CI/KR sectors. 

Question. The NIPP budget refers to education and training of Federal, State, and 

local officials and private sector stakeholders. Who are the stakeholders? Please be 

specific. 

Answer. The NIPP security partners stakeholders include those Federal, State, regional, territorial, local, or tribal government entities; private sector owners and operators and representative organizations; academic and professional entities; and 

certain not-for-profit and private volunteer organizations that share in the responsibility for protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR). 

For example, in the Dams Sector, some of the stakeholders include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Interior/Bureau of Reclamation 

(DOI/BOR), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Energy (DOE), United States Army Corps of Engineering (USACE), Tennessee Valley 

Authority (TVA) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), United States 

Coast Guard (USCG), four State dam safety officials (CA, NJ, WA, OH), Xcel Energy—MN, New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection—NY, New York 

Power Authority, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)—CA (Chair of SCC), National 

Hydro Association (NHA), and the United States Society on Dams (USSD) among 

many others. A similar diverse cross-section of stakeholders exists for each of the 

17 CI/KR sectors. 

Question. How is this training different than what is provided through the DHS 

Grants & Training Office? 

Answer. The training referred to in the NIPP budget specifically deals with understanding the risk management concepts that are central to the implementation 

of the CI/KR protection activities outlined in the NIPP. 

Question. Why was the NIPP moved from Protective Actions to the Critical Infrastructure Outreach and Partnership activity? 

Answer. This transfer of funding from Protective Actions (PA) to Critical Infrastructure Outreach and Partnership (CIOP) in fiscal year 2007 is congruent with 

the request for increased funding within CIOP in order to consolidate NIPP and sector specific plan budget activities within the Directorate for Preparedness, Office of 

Infrastructure Protection (OIP). The OIP is responsible for 5 of the 17 Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR) sectors: chemical, nuclear reactors, materials, and 

waste, commercial facilities, dams, and emergency services. In fiscal year 2006, PA 

is responsible for development and initial implementation of the Sector Specific 

Plans (SSPs) for chemical, nuclear, and commercial facilities. CIOP is responsible 

for the development and initial implementation of the dams and emergency services 

SSPs. CIOP also has responsibility for the development of the NIPP and implementation management and measurement for all 17 CI/KR sectors. The initial implementation of these plans will be completed in fiscal year 2006, causing a shift in 

execution in fiscal year 2007 from PA to CIOP to full implementation, sector engagement, outreach, measurement, and education programs, more consistent with the 

CIOP mission. 

NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENTS

Question. The budget includes $5.413 million to support National Security Special 

Events (NSSEs) and other events. As the Federal coordinator of security at NSSEs, 

what involvement does the Secret Service have in determining the use of this funding? 

Answer. The ‘‘Support to National Special Security Events (NSSEs) and Other 

Events’’ line, funds DHS planning and support to Special Events as directed by the 
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Secretary as well as Office of Infrastructure Protection Continuity of Operations 

planning, exercise participation and facilities support. Included in the roughly 1,800 

‘‘special events’’ that DHS assesses, prioritizes and supports each year—based on assessed risk—there are typically less than a dozen NSSEs . The Directorate for Preparedness’ Contingency Planning and Support Division (CPSD) provides planning 

and resource support on an as-needed basis for NSSEs as requested by and in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service (which is the Department lead for NSSEs). 

This request ensures that IP can provide appropriate support to the Secret Service. 

In addition, CPSD identifies for the Secretary’s approval and appointment USSS 

nominees with appropriate skills and training to serve as the Principal Federal Officials for NSSEs. 

Question. What types of protective measures are deployed with this funding? 

Answer. DHS tailors the nature and level of support to each event based in part 

on local capabilities. DHS support ranges from naming a PFO or Federal Coordinator and providing appropriate planning and threat support to deploying staff and 

their support equipment (e.g., communications). 

Question. What happens to equipment deployed once the event is over? 

Answer. Deployed equipment is generally used by DHS personnel and returns 

with them. DHS requires that DHS-loaned equipment deployed in support of an 

event be returned to DHS following the event. 

Question. For fiscal year 2005 and fiscal year 2006 (to date) provide a breakdown 

of how this funding was expended, by NSSE. 

Answer. In fiscal year 2006, the activity entitled Protect National Security Special 

Events (NSSEs) and Other Events within the subprogram Field Operations and 

Support, funds the research, analysis, and planning to prioritize, rank and assess 

over 1,800 special events every year. The funds are not used to support NSSEs directly, but provide analytical and coordination functions in order to identify, coordinate, protect, and monitor events of national significance. The significance of these 

events requires special planning and coordination between Federal and private 

stakeholders ensuring that the required protective measures are implemented as 

necessary. The Office of Infrastructure Protection (OIP) develops a comprehensive 

list of special events, and the list includes a risk-based assessment and relative 

prioritization of each event that Department of Homeland Security, Department of 

Justice and other national, State and local authorities use to determine security requirements, as well as, plan incident response and management activities. After 

analyzing and prioritizing the special events, OIP recommends and coordinates the 

assignment of a senior Federal official for selected special events or NSSEs. When 

appropriate, OIP then develops and publishes, in coordination with national, State 

and local officials, an Integrated Federal Support Plan, summarizing the responsibilities and plans of the various stakeholders and authorities. 

During fiscal year 2005, there were only two National Security Special Events 

(NSSEs): the Presidential Inauguration (18 Jan 2005); and the State of Union Address (2 Feb 2005). Office of Infrastructure Protection (OIP) participation in both of 

these events was minimal. At this time, our financial system does not provide expense information at this level. If requested by the Secret Service, who has primary 

responsibility for NSSEs, OIP would provide support in the following ways: 

—Provide personnel to participate in pre-event planning; 

—Conduct Site Assistance Visit and Prepare Buffer Zone Protection Plan; 

—Provide radiation detectors to local law enforcement officials for use during the 

event; 

—Man a 24/7 operations center during events to collect and disseminate intelligence information; 

—Conduct training for local security personnel; 

—Conduct exercises to prepare for events; and 

—Provide Subject Matter Experts to event planners if requested. 

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS

Question. The budget proposed to reduce funding for vulnerability assessments by 

42 percent, from $12.7 million to $7.382 million. Why is such an important component of the IPIS portfolio reduced by 42 percent? 

Answer. The Administration fully understands the Committee’s concern and fully 

agrees that vulnerability assessments are an important component of the Infrastructure Protection and Information Security portfolio. The funds requested for fiscal 

year 2007 are based on the level of assessment activity that actually occurred in 

fiscal year 2006 and takes into account the progress and efficiencies made to date 

in performing site assessments. The requested funding level will enable an ongoing 

program of thorough site assessments, yet, that level does not necessarily result in 
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a concurrent reduction in the number of vulnerability assessments conducted during 

fiscal year 2007. The focus of vulnerability assessments has shifted to the Buffer 

Zone Protection Program (BZPP) in order to leverage the capability of State and 

local authorities to perform their own vulnerability assessment. IP will continue to 

provide guidance, technical assistance, and validation to ensure consistency and accuracy. 

The fiscal year 2007 budget expectation is based on a higher level of expertise and 

training of State and local authorities, the Nation-wide presence of Protective Security Advisors to reach out to critical infrastructure stakeholders and perform some 

vulnerability assessment data collection, and the benefits derived from increased efficiencies due to better-defined processes in data collection and staff knowledge. 

In addition, the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) is placing a greater emphasis on the accelerated development and deployment of assessment methodologies 

that are executable by owner-operators and tailored to specific types of infrastructure. This program, called RAMCAP, has now put into the field a number of ‘‘modules’’ that have proven highly effective at capturing critical data regarding consequentiality and vulnerabilities in a manner that supports normalization of results 

by IP. 

As these several more innovative approaches to the assessment mission begin to 

take effect, the need for IP to dispatched teams from Washington into the field. to 

conduct individual assessments has declined. 

CHEMICAL SECURITY

Question. Your fiscal year 2007 budget proposes $10 million for a Chemical Security Office, which will evaluate the risk of chemical facilities and establish security 

standards for them, but this funding would not be available until fiscal year 2007, 

further delaying the effort to secure chemical facilities. Why are you kicking this 

can down the road and not pursuing enforceable standards for the chemical facilities 

now? 

Answer. The Department is pursuing chemical security legislation in Congress. 

Assistant Secretary Robert Stephan testified before both the House and Senate 

about the need for comprehensive chemical security legislation. Additionally, the Department’s Office of Legislative Affairs and technical experts from the Department 

have met with Members from both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on this important legislative initiative. The Department remains eager to support Congress as they work to grant DHS the authority needed to secure the chemical sector from terrorist attack. 

Question. Why hasn’t the Department played a lead role by submitting legislation 

to the Congress? 

Answer. The Department continues to work with the Congress on chemical security legislation. The Department has outlined a number of core principles to guide 

the development of a regulatory framework: 

—Recognize that not all facilities present the same level of risk and that the most 

scrutiny should focus on those that, if attacked, could most endanger public 

health and cause economic harm 

—Develop enforceable, reasonable, clear, and equitable performance standards 

—Set performance standards based on the types and severity of potential risks 

posed by terrorists and facilities should have the flexibility to select among appropriate site-specific security measures that will effectively address those 

threats 

—Design any new authority to recognize the progress many responsible companies have made since 9/11 and build on that progress 

We hope the Congress will consider these principles as they work to pass this important piece of legislation. Additionally, the Department has not waited for legislation to assist in securing the Nation’s chemical sector. 

—Prior to the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, responsibility 

for the Nation’s critical infrastructure was scattered over various Federal agencies. Now one agency is responsible for coordinating the U.S. Government’s efforts to protect critical infrastructure across all sectors, including chemical facilities 

—The Department works in close coordination with Federal, State, and local governments as well as private sector partners to develop and coordinate plans to 

protect our complex critical infrastructure systems 

This coordination has resulted in physical security enhancements in and around 

chemical facilities, including strengthening law enforcement coordination, improving 

access control, adding multiple buffer zones, implementing surveillance and detection technologies, and improving response and preparedness capabilities in the 
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chemical, petrochemical, and related sites of immediate concern to help protect our 

Nation, our citizens and our way of life. 

FEMA

MASS EVACUATION

Question. In February, Secretary Chertoff submitted a report to Congress, as directed in the fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, entitled The 

Nationwide Plan Review, providing a status on catastrophic planning in all States 

and in the Nation’s largest urban areas. Overall, States and large cities reported 

they lack confidence in their own ability to manage catastrophic events with their 

current plans. Not surprisingly, plans that have been updated and/or exercised recently (within the last 2 years) are considered, by the entity, more likely to be adequate. 

The fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations Act also included a provision that directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop guidelines 

for State and local governments to coordinate mass evacuation plans. Plans are to 

include, where appropriate, the pre-positioning of items such as food, water, medicine, and interoperable communications equipment that would be required in a 

mass evacuation. Additionally, the legislation encourages the Department to consider the need for such pre-positioned equipment in allocating first responder funds. 

DHS is commended for taking the provision to heart and including in the fiscal year 

2006 grant guidance that States should include their needs for mass evacuation 

planning in their grant applications. 

The nationwide report is a clear indication that we have a lot of work still to do. 

In the State of West Virginia, the vulnerability in this case is exposed when you 

consider those fleeing from an incident in the National Capitol Region. West Virginia has a strong and capable Governor who constantly works to be prepared to 

unexpectedly host thousands and provide those passing through with food, water, 

and gas for the capable, and medications and other assistance for those with special 

needs. 

What is DHS doing to be ready for mass evacuations? 

Answer. While protecting its citizens is a responsibility of the State and local 

elected/appointed officials and is codified in State/local laws and statutes, DHS Preparedness grant programs can provide support for the development of State and 

local emergency response plans, which should provide for the evacuation of their 

citizens. State/local emergency response plans should clearly lay out timing parameters and roles and responsibilities associated with carrying out evacuations, as well 

as account for special needs populations and people who do not have their own 

means of transportation. 

FEMA can assist in a mass evacuation, in part, by providing reimbursement to 

local and State jurisdictions under the Public Assistance Program, in cases of declared Federal emergencies. 

Currently, under DHS leadership, a preliminary self-assessment has been completed by State and local officials of catastrophic planning in all 50 States, 6 territories, and our 75 largest urban areas under the Nationwide Plan Review conducted 

by the Preparedness Directorate and released on June 16, 2006. Currently underway is a second phase of this review, which includes site visits by teams of former 

senior State and local homeland security and emergency management officials to 

validate emergency plans, identify deficiencies, and make specific recommendations 

to improve catastrophic emergency planning, including evacuation issues. 

Prior to Katrina, FEMA, through its National Hurricane Program (NHP), had undertaken hurricane evacuation studies in 22 States, regional areas, and territories. 

Through these studies, NHP develops the products and tools for State and locals to 

conduct evacuation planning and operationally to conduct the actual evacuations. 

NHP develops the technical information that is used by State and local governments 

to develop an evacuation plan. This includes information such as the evacuation 

clearance time, transportation analysis, hazard analysis, and behavioral study. The 

evacuations and the planning involved are a State and local responsibility using the 

tools and products developed by the FEMA. The budget for the NHP is $2.91 million 

per year, and approximately $2.9 million goes directly to the States through grants. 

DHS/FEMA is also partnering with the Department of Transportation (DOT), 

whose primary role is to provide and coordinate transportation assistance in the 

aftermath of a disaster. The National Response Plan designates DOT as the lead 

support agency to DHS/FEMA for Emergency Support Function 1/Transportation, 

and calls for DOT to: (1) process and coordinate requests for Federal and civil transportation support; (2) report damage to transportation infrastructure as a result of 

the incident; (3) coordinate alternate transportation services; (4) coordinate the res-
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toration and recovery of transportation infrastructure; (5) perform activities conducted under the direct authority of DOT elements such as those related to air, 

maritime, surface, rail, and pipelines; and (6) coordinate and support prevention, 

preparedness, and mitigation among transportation infrastructure stakeholders at 

the State and local levels. 

Question. Has there been discussion of using the Stafford Act Disaster Relief 

Fund to preposition water, fuel, food, and communications equipment for mass evacuations? If not, why not? 

Answer. FEMA appropriately uses the authorities of the Stafford Act and the Disaster Relief Fund to pre-position water, food, communications equipment, and other 

supplies and commodities to support the needs of communities and individuals in 

disaster situations; however, this material is not distributed for use until the President declares an emergency or major disaster under the Stafford Act. 

PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION

Question. Please provide a list of grant awards made through the Pre-disaster 

Mitigation program? 

Answer. The following chart list all Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants awarded (obligated) since the inception of the program in fiscal year 2003. 

PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT OBLIGATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005 

Plans & projects Management costs 

Fiscal year 2003 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Program1 ............................. $89,662,430.94 $4,682,582.21 

Fiscal year 2003 Disaster Resistant Universities Program2 ..................................... 3,419,889.00 115,680.00 

Fiscal year 2003 Planning Set-aside 3 ....................................................................... 13,313,576.00 ..............................

Fiscal year 2005 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program4 .................................................. 148,741,988.18 2,998,433.35 

Total ............................................................................................................... 255,137,884.12 7,796,695.56 

Grand Total Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Obligations ............................... 262,934,579.68 

1 Fiscal year 2003 funds that were awarded in fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 2005. 

2 Fiscal year 2003 funds that were awarded in fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 2005. 

3 Fiscal year 2003 funds that were awarded in fiscal year 2003 and fiscal year 2004. 

4 Fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 2005 funds that were awarded in fiscal year 2005 and fiscal year 2006. 

FISCAL YEAR 2003 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT OBLIGATIONS 

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PLANS AND PROJECTS RECIPIENT: 

CT ..................................................... Elevation of Homes in the Cosey Beach Area of East Haven ... $641,025.00 

CT ..................................................... Home Elevation Project in Milford, Connecticut ......................... 64,575.00 

CT ..................................................... Stratford Home Elevation Project ............................................... 56,700.00 

CT ..................................................... Town of East Haven Elevation Non-RLP Home Elevation .......... 75,206.25 

MA ..................................................... Metro Boston Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ................................ 224,962.50 

MA ..................................................... Town of Winthrop Flood Mitigation Project ................................ 145,503.00 

MA ..................................................... Quincy, MA Housing Elevation and Retrofitting ......................... 449,935.00 

NH ..................................................... Regional Planning Hazard Mitigation ......................................... 360,000.00 

VT ...................................................... State of Vermont PDM–C Mitigation Planning ........................... 450,000.00 

VT ...................................................... River Road Mitigation Project ..................................................... 140,440.50 

NJ ...................................................... Carneys Point Pre-Disaster Flood Mitigation Program ............... 1,162,923.00 

NY ..................................................... Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Planning Initiative ............... 224,812.50 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Las Piedras Mitigation Plan .............................. 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Humacao Pre-Disaster Mitigation Assistant 

Program.

30,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Local Mitigation Plan Municipality of Canovanas.60,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Salinas ............................................................... 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Municipality of Catano ................ 30,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Yabucoa PDM Planning ..................................... 39,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Ceiba .................................................................. 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Aibonito PDM Planning ...................................... 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Municipality of Barranquitas ...... 56,250.00

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Florida Mitigation Plan ...................................... 48,750.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Patillas Planning Application ............................ 52,500.00 
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PR ..................................................... Municipality of Aquas Buenas Mitigation Plan .......................... 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Corozal ............................................................... 56,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Coamo Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan ........ 52,800.00

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Maunabo Mitigation Plan .................................. 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Toa Baja Mitigation Plan .................................. 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Guynabo Mitigation Plan ................................... 73,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of San Juan Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan ............ 75,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Trujillo Alto Mitigation Plan .............................. 60,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Fajardo Mitigation Plan ..................................... 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Loiza ................................................................... 56,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan City of Guayanilla ....................... 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Comerio Mitigation Plan .................................... 46,875.00 

PR ..................................................... Preparation of Mitigation Plan Municipality of Yauco ............... 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Juana Diaz Municipality .............. 22,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipio de Vega Alta .............................................................. 30,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Orocovis Mitigation Plan ................................... 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Municipality of Arroyo ................. 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Hatillo ................................................................ 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Morovis Mitigation Plan ..................................... 56,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Naranjito ............................................................ 41,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Penuelas Mitigation Plan .................................. 36,750.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of San German Mitigation Plan ............................. 53,499.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan Municipality of Ciales ................. 56,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Lajas Mitigation Plan ........................................ 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Municipality of Anasco ............... 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Lares Mitigation Plan Application ..................... 56,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Maricao Mitigation Plan .................................... 56,250.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipio de Las Marias ............................................................ 48,750.00 

PR ..................................................... Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Municipality of Rincon ................ 30,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of San Sebastian ................................................... 52,500.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Villalba ............................................................... 45,000.00 

PR ..................................................... Municipality of Luquillo Mitigation Plan .................................... 52,500.00 

MD .................................................... Prince George’s County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ................. 75,000.00 

PA ..................................................... Township of Abington Flood Mitigation Project .......................... 3,000,000.00 

WV ..................................................... West Virginia Multi-Jurisdiction Mitigation Project .................... 2,743,153.50 

AL ...................................................... Valley Creek Floodplain Property Acquisition and DemolitionBirmingham, Alabama.2,946,569.85 

AL ...................................................... Jefferson County, Alabama Pre-Disaster Mitigation Acquisition 

Project.

226,641.75 

AL ...................................................... Village Creek Property Acquisition and Demolition-City of Birmingham.2,490,315.26 

FL ...................................................... City of Plantation Fire Station Number 1 Wind Retrofit ............ 14,775.00 

FL ...................................................... City of Plantation Central Water Treatment Plant Shutter Retrofit.87,784.50 

FL ...................................................... Sarasota County Bishop Nevins Academy, Dome F—Hurricane.53,639.00 

FL ...................................................... City of Plantation E Water treatment Plant ............................... 28,287.00 

FL ...................................................... Broward County Courthouse 201 SE 6th Street ......................... 728,512.00 

FL ...................................................... City of Plantation Fire Station #2 .............................................. 26,894.23 

FL ...................................................... City of Plantation Fire State # 3 Wind Retrofit ......................... 25,358.00 

FL ...................................................... City of Plantation Fire Station #5 Retrofit ................................. 18,639.63 

FL ...................................................... Sarasota County Bishop Nevins Academy, Dome A—Hurricane 

Shelter Retrofit.

84,585.00 

FL ...................................................... Sarasota County Bishop Nevins Academy, Dome E—Hurricane.61,587.00 

FL ...................................................... North Lauderdale—Wind Retrofit Bay Doors at Fire station 

#44.

112,500.00 

FL ...................................................... North Lauderdale—Wind Retrofit, Municipal Complex .............. 112,500.00 

FL ...................................................... City of Miami—Fleet Maintenance Garage Retrofit Storm 

Shutters and Door.

564,968.00 

FL ...................................................... Bishop Nevins Academy Dome B Wind Retrofit ......................... 41,240.25 

FL ...................................................... Wellington Community Center—Wind Retrofit Project ............... 41,250.00 

FL ...................................................... Miami-Dade Co. School Board Jefferson Annex Wind Retrofit ... 654,598.50 
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FL ...................................................... City of Plantation Fire Department ............................................ 22,224.00 

FL ...................................................... University of Miami Rosenstiel Medical Research Building ...... 1,912,929.75 

FL ...................................................... University of Miami Wind Retrofit of Mailman Center for Child 

Development.

429,975.00 

FL ...................................................... University of Miami Professional Arts Center Wind Retrofit ...... 370,884.75 

FL ...................................................... Myers Telecomm. Center Wind Retrofit ...................................... 171,093.75 

FL ...................................................... City of Opa-locka—Localized Flood Control .............................. 1,418,295.75 

FL ...................................................... City of New Smyrna Beach Drainage Improvement Project ....... 137,625.00 

FL ...................................................... Elevate Dixie County Equipment Shed ....................................... 18,750.00 

FL ...................................................... Volusia Elevation 4 Cunningham Drive ...................................... 52,612.50 

FL ...................................................... Broward County Oakland Park NE 6th Ave Drainage Project .... 2,433,750.00

FL ...................................................... Broward County Oakland Park Kimberly Lake Drainage Project.2,625,075.00 

GA ..................................................... Augusta-Richmond County, Hollywood Subdivision Acquisition 

Demolition Project.

146,307.75 

GA ..................................................... State of Georgia Multi-Hazard Planning Application #1 ........... 615,000.00 

GA ..................................................... State of Georgia Multi-Hazard Planning Application #2 ........... 746,250.00 

GA ..................................................... State of Georgia Multi-Hazard Planning Application #3 ........... 656,250.00 

GA ..................................................... City of Thomasville Passmore Street Acquisition ....................... 174,855.75 

GA ..................................................... Chatham County Lamarville Woods Subdivision Acquisition 

Demolition Project.

674,475.00 

GA ..................................................... City of Rome, Brookwood Avenue Housing Acquisition .............. 804,864.37 

GA ..................................................... City of Savannah Acquisition and Demolition Project ............... 370,023.94 

GA ..................................................... Columbia County—Ridge Crossing Drainage Improvements .... 271,333.50 

GA ..................................................... City of Jesup and Wayne County Law Enforcement, EOC & 911 

Complex Wind Retrofit.

1,099,698.00 

GA ..................................................... Peachtree City—Tinsley Mill Condominium Drainage Improvement.167,437.50 

GA ..................................................... Bartow County Ember Way-Penny Lane Flood Mitigation Project.313,537.50 

GA ..................................................... Bacon County CR 343 Drainage Improvement ........................... 140,779.86 

KY ..................................................... Big Sandy Area Development District Pre-Disaster Mitigation 

Project.

76,450.00 

KY ..................................................... BRADD Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan ................................... 96,819.09 

NC ..................................................... Mecklenburg County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

75,000.00 

NC ..................................................... Kure Beach Acquisition and Demolition of a condominium 

complex.

2,713,218.00 

SC ..................................................... North Charleston District—Mitigation Project-Hurricane 

Doors.

24,446.58 

SC ..................................................... PDM Plan Monitoring and Follow-Up Activities .......................... 14,163.75 

SC ..................................................... Litchfield Beach Weir Replacement Project ............................... 18,750.00 

TN ..................................................... Rutherford Co. Midland Fosterville Rd. Mitigation Project ........ 165,022.50 

TN ..................................................... Tennessee State Hazard Mitigation Plan ................................... 397,383.60 

TN ..................................................... Wilson County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............................... 154,656.75 

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and 

Chippewa Indians.

Grand Traverse Band Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project ............... 64,800.00 

IL ....................................................... Kane County RepLoss Area Mitigation Plans ............................. 75,000.00 

IL ....................................................... Kane County Critical Facility Audits ........................................... 150,000.00 

IL ....................................................... Lake County Elevations ............................................................... 307,125.00 

IL ....................................................... Lake County Acquisitions ............................................................ 1,489,737.00 

IN ...................................................... City of Fort Wayne & Adams County Acquisition Project ........... 50,000.00 

IN ...................................................... State of Indiana HAZUS–MH Planning Grant ............................. 500,000.00 

Lac Vieux Desert Tribe ..................... LVD Tribal Pre-disaster mitigation plan .................................... 18,813.00

OH ..................................................... City of Fairfield, Ohio Acquisition Project .................................. 2,578,844.99 

St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin ..... St. Croix Chippewa of WI Risk Assessment & Pre-Disaster 

Mitigation Planning.

71,295.00 

WI ...................................................... Kewaunee County All Hazards Mitigation Plan .......................... 27,000.00 

WI ...................................................... Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians 

PDM planning grant.

36,000.00 

WI ...................................................... Ho-Chunk Nation Planning Grant ............................................... 55,130.00 

WI ...................................................... Calumet County All Hazards Mitigation Plan ............................. 22,500.00 

WI ...................................................... Florence County PDM Planning Grant Application ..................... 33,750.00 
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WI ...................................................... Deer Park (Village) Acquisition Project ...................................... 99,090.00 

WI ...................................................... Portage County Electric Utility Protection .................................. 590,739.00 

WI ...................................................... Pittmans Point and Barber Lane Mitigation Project .................. 103,950.00 

WI ...................................................... Kenosha County Fox River Flood Mitigation Program—FINAL ... 297,300.00 

WI ...................................................... City of Middleton Clovernook Subdivision Waterway Stabilization Project.12,909.00 

AR ..................................................... Fairview Safe Room Project ........................................................ 663,495.75 

AR ..................................................... Euper Lane Elementary Safe Room ............................................ 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Ballman Elementary Safe Room ................................................. 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Trusty Elementary Safe Room ..................................................... 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Bonneville Safe Room ................................................................. 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Sutton Elementary Safe Room .................................................... 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Beard Elementary Safe Room ..................................................... 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Albert Pike Elementary Safe Room ............................................. 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... Spradling Elementary Safe Room ............................................... 441,970.50 

AR ..................................................... AR. Planning ............................................................................... 455,109.75 

NM .................................................... County of Torrance Multihazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 29,250.00 

TX ...................................................... Texas Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............................................. 225,000.00 

TX ...................................................... City of Jersey Village Home Elevation Project 2 ........................ 1,507,005.00 

TX ...................................................... PDM–03–Z–02 ............................................................................ 2,595,429.48 

TX ...................................................... PDM–03–Z–01 ............................................................................ 2,969,373.75 

TX ...................................................... PDM–03–G–01 ............................................................................ 1,477,686.23 

TX ...................................................... Revised 200 Magnolia Rd .......................................................... 94,725.00 

IA ...................................................... Farley Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................................ 1,131.00 

IA ...................................................... Mechanicsville Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .............................. 1,508.25 

IA ...................................................... Clinton Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .......................................... 6,031.50 

IA ...................................................... Clinton County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................. 6,031.50 

IA ...................................................... Preston Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ......................................... 1,130.96 

IA ...................................................... Cedar County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................... 6,031.50 

IA ...................................................... Tipton Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ........................................... 1,507.50 

IA ...................................................... West Branch Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ................................. 1,507.50 

IA ...................................................... Epworth Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ........................................ 1,130.96 

IA ...................................................... DeWitt Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ........................................... 1,507.50 

IA ...................................................... Cascade Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ....................................... 1,507.50 

IA ...................................................... City of Anthon Pre Disaster Mitigation Planning ....................... 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Hornick Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ......................................... 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Lawton Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .......................................... 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Moville Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .......................................... 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Sergeant Bluff Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .............................. 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Sloan Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................................ 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Woodbury County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .......................... 4,500.00 

IA ...................................................... Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for the City of Hudson ............. 5,250.00 

IA ...................................................... City of Glidden Hazard Mitigation Plan ..................................... 2,625.00 

IA ...................................................... City of Rippey Hazard Mitigation Plan ....................................... 1,875.00 

IA ...................................................... City of Lamont Hazard Mitigation Plan Update ......................... 5,250.00 

IA ...................................................... City of Perry PDM Planning ........................................................ 3,750.00 

IA ...................................................... City of Paton, Iowa—Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................ 2,499.75 

IA ...................................................... Cedar Falls Utilities Flood Protection Project ............................. 450,000.00 

KS ..................................................... City of Olathe Effluent Pump Station ........................................ 765,000.00 

MO .................................................... Stockton Community Center/Library Safe Room ......................... 175,500.00 

MO .................................................... Pierce City Fire Station Safe Room ............................................ 119,700.00 

MO .................................................... Pierce City Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 31,500.00 

CO ..................................................... City of Fort Collins Spring Creek Basin Mitigation projects ...... 2,697,188.00 

MT ..................................................... Petroleum County Un-Interruptible Power Supply ...................... 17,550.00 

UT ..................................................... J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, Seismic Upgrade.2,994,037.76 

WY ..................................................... Flood Control Improvements of I–180 & Morrie Ave. Crow 

Creek Crossings.

1,593,514.87 

American Samoa .............................. Fagaalu Village, American Samoa Flood Hazard Mitigation 

Project.

665,673.00 

American Samoa .............................. Pago Pago village, American Samoa Flood Hazard Mitigation 

Project.

2,150,979.00 

AZ ..................................................... Pima County Hazard Mitigation Project ..................................... 93,750.00 
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AZ ..................................................... Local Hazard Mitigation Planning .............................................. 413,565.00 

AZ ..................................................... Pima County/Canada del Oro Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.3,000,000.00 

CA ..................................................... State of California Hazard Mitigation Planning Program .......... 1,734,798.75 

CA ..................................................... Sonoma County Pre-Disaster Multihazard Mitigation Planning.224,085.35 

CA ..................................................... San Diego County Multi-jurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation 

Plan.

603,761.25 

CA ..................................................... Ventura County Regional Multihazard Mitigation Plan .............. 81,000.00 

CA ..................................................... ABAG San Francisco Bay Area Pre-Disaster Hazards Mitigation 

Planning Project.

450,000.00 

CA ..................................................... Cities of Huntington Beach & Fountain Valley Multihazard 

Mitigation Plan.

101,251.71 

CA ..................................................... Los Angeles County Standard Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 

(DMA 2000 HMP).

97,500.00 

CA ..................................................... Sacramento County All Hazards Mitigation Plan ....................... 77,344.73 

CA ..................................................... City of Redlands Multihazard Mitigation Plan ........................... 115,828.21 

CA ..................................................... UC Berkeley, Loss Estimation Model and Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Development.287,055.00 

CA ..................................................... California Fire Alliance Community Planning Project for hundreds of LHMP’s.643,500.00 

CA ..................................................... City of Rancho Cucamonga Hazard Mitigation Plan ................. 22,837.50 

CA ..................................................... Yuba County Hazard Mitigation Plan ......................................... 1,132,500.00 

CA ..................................................... City of Los Angeles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan ..................... 400,000.00 

CA ..................................................... City of Napa Borreo Building Seismic Retrofit Project .............. 654,700.35 

CA ..................................................... County of Sacramento Flood Mitigation Grant Program ............ 1,400,267.25 

CA ..................................................... Urban Wildland Interface Network—UWIN Redlands ................. 244,087.50 

CA ..................................................... Lake City-Humbug Roadside Fuel break .................................... 114,369.01 

CA ..................................................... Empire Mine Fuel break Project ................................................. 157,265.17 

Cortina Indian Rancheria ................. Cortina Indian Rancheria PDM Planning—October 2003 ......... 83,475.00 

Hopland Band of Pomo Indians ....... Hopland Tribe Mitigation Plan .................................................... 32,600.00 

Mooretown Rancheria ....................... Mooretown Rancheria Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project ............... 193,142.25 

Northern Mariana Islands ................ CNMI Fire Station Roll-Up Doors Retrofit ................................... 120,292.00 

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla 

Indian Reservation.

Umatilla Indian Reservation Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ....... 111,173.00 

ID ...................................................... Canyon, Ada, Elmore Co. All Natural Hazard Assessment and 

Mitigation Plan.

103,162.00 

OR ..................................................... Oregon University System: Earthquake Building Rehabilitation 

2003.

2,841,978.75 

OR ..................................................... Oregon Mid/Southern Willamette Valley Multi-jurisdiction Natural Hazards Plan.374,719.50 

OR ..................................................... Clackamas County CCOM/EOC Seismic Upgrade Project ........... 204,000.00 

OR ..................................................... Clackamas County Tri-City Wastewater Treatment Facility 

Seismic Upgrade Project.

249,967.50 

OR ..................................................... City of Oregon City Mountain view Reservoir Seismic Retrofit .. 682,500.00

OR ..................................................... City of Canby/Canby Telephone Central Offices Seismic Upgrade.229,275.00 

Shoshone-Bannock Tribe .................. Fort Hall All Hazards Mitigation Plan ........................................ 30,000.00 

Skokomish Indian Tribe .................... Skokomish Multi-Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2004 ..... 128,233.00 

WA ..................................................... Snohomish County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan ................... 150,000.00 

WA ..................................................... Grays Harbor County Comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan ... 50,000.00 

WA ..................................................... Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ...................................................... 37,500.00 

WA ..................................................... Thurston County Salmon Creek Basin Elevation Project ............ 371,962.00 

Total Plans and Projects for Fiscal Year 2003 PDM Competitive.

..................................................................................................... 89,662,430.94 

MANAGEMENT COSTS: 

CT ..................................................... CT PDMC Management Costs 10 percent .................................. 83,750.63 

MA ..................................................... Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2003 PDM–C Management 

Costs Application.

56,568.97 

NH ..................................................... NH Management Cost ................................................................. 36,000.00 
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SHARE 

VT ...................................................... State Management Costs ........................................................... 56,703.24 

NJ ...................................................... Grants Management Costs ......................................................... 29,349.00 

AL ...................................................... AEMA Management Costs ........................................................... 867,450.00 

FL ...................................................... State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of 

Emergency Management.

500,631.75 

GA ..................................................... Management of State of Georgia PDM–C .................................. 566,493.80 

NC ..................................................... NCDEM PDM Grant fiscal year 2003 Management Cost ........... 216,843.00 

TN ..................................................... Tennessee Technical Assistance and Management Costs ......... 70,640.00 

IL ....................................................... IEMA management costs ............................................................ 63,000.00 

OH ..................................................... Ohio EMA TA/Management Cost ................................................. 257,884.00 

WI ...................................................... State PDM–C Management Costs .............................................. 132,609.00 

AR ..................................................... Technical Assistance/Management Costs 2 ............................... 283,916.15 

IA ...................................................... State of Iowa Management Costs Application ........................... 53,177.54 

CO ..................................................... State of Colorado TA/Management Costs ................................... 56,250.00 

UT ..................................................... State of Utah PDM–C Management Costs ................................. 50,000.04 

WY ..................................................... State of Wyoming PDMC–2003 Technical Assistance ................ 23,902.73

American Samoa .............................. Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office/American Samoa.281,665.00 

AZ ..................................................... AZ Division of Emergency PDM Management Grant .................. 62,274.00

CA ..................................................... State of California Technical Assistance/Management Cost 

Application.

854,215.14 

Cortina Indian Rancheria ................. Cortina Indian Rancheria Multihazard Mitigation Plan Management Costs—Final.8,347.50 

Northern Mariana Islands ................ CNMI Management Costs PDM-C 2003 ...................................... 12,029.20 

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla 

Indian Reservation.

Unatilla Indian Reservation Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ........ 5,558.22 

ID ...................................................... Idaho State Management ........................................................... 3,000.00 

Skokomish Indian Tribe .................... Sub grant Technical Assistance Application .............................. 12,823.30 

WA ..................................................... Washington State Technical Assistance/Management Costs ..... 37,500.00 

Total Management Costs for Fiscal Year 2003 PDM Competitive.

..................................................................................................... 4,682,582.21 

Total Obligated for Fiscal Year 

2003 PDM Competitive.

..................................................................................................... 94,345,013.15 

FISCAL YEAR 2003 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT OBLIGATIONS 

SUB-APPLICANT AWARDED FEDERAL SHARE 

PLANS AND PROJECTS RECIPIENT: 

CA ................................................... San Jose State University ........................................................ $99,957 

CA ................................................... University of California-Berkeley ............................................. 67,100 

CA ................................................... University of Southern California ............................................ 100,000 

CO .................................................. University of Colorado-Boulder ................................................ 100,000 

FL ................................................... University of Miami ................................................................. 226,500 

FL ................................................... Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) ............ 100,000 

FL ................................................... Florida International University (FIU) ...................................... 99,759 

GA ................................................... University System of Georgia .................................................. 100,000 

KY ................................................... University of Louisville ............................................................ 94,958 

LA ................................................... Tulane Power Plant ................................................................. 18,113 

LA ................................................... Southern University (LA) .......................................................... 100,000 

LA ................................................... University of New Orleans ....................................................... 99,750 

MA .................................................. Colleges of the Fenway ........................................................... 100,000 

MA .................................................. Mass. Institute of Tech ........................................................... 99,750 

MO .................................................. Metropolitan Community College ............................................ 100,000 

MS .................................................. University of Mississippi ......................................................... 75,000 

NC .................................................. UNC-Wilmington ...................................................................... 80,000 

NC .................................................. UNC-Wilmington ...................................................................... 24,000 

NC .................................................. UNC-Wilmington ...................................................................... 57,000 

NC .................................................. UNC-Wilmington ...................................................................... 110,000 
213 

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SUB-APPLICANT AWARDED FEDERAL 

SHARE 

ND .................................................. North Dakota State University ................................................. 100,000 

ND .................................................. IT Sitting Bull College ............................................................. 100,000 

NV ................................................... University of Nevada-Reno ...................................................... 50,000 

OH .................................................. University of Akron .................................................................. 100,000 

OK ................................................... University of Central Oklahoma .............................................. 75,000 

OR .................................................. University of Oregon ................................................................ 100,000 

SC ................................................... Horry-Georgetown Tech ............................................................ 89,002 

TN ................................................... University of Memphis ............................................................. 100,000 

TX ................................................... Texas State Technical College ................................................ 75,000 

TX ................................................... Texas University-Medical Center ............................................. 97,500 

VA ................................................... Radford University ................................................................... 31,500 

VA ................................................... Virginia State University ......................................................... 75,000 

VA ................................................... Virginia Tech ........................................................................... 75,000 

WA .................................................. University of Washington-Seattle ............................................ 200,000 

WA .................................................. University of Washington-Seattle ............................................ 300,000 

Total Plans and Projects for 

Fiscal Year 2003 Disaster 

Resistant Universities.

.................................................................................................. 3,419,889 

MANAGEMENT COSTS: 

MA .................................................. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency .................... 20,625 

GA ................................................... Georgia Emergency Management Agency ............................... 10,000 

KY ................................................... Kentucky State Emergency Management ................................ 3,749 

NC .................................................. North Carolina State Emergency Management ....................... 27,100 

TN ................................................... Tennessee State Emergency Management .............................. 10,000 

OK ................................................... OK Emergency Management .................................................... 7,500 

CO .................................................. CO Emergency Management ................................................... 10,000 

CA ................................................... CA Emergency Management .................................................... 26,706 

Total Management Costs for 

Fiscal Year 2003 DRU.

.................................................................................................. 115,680 

Total Obligated for Fiscal Year 

2003 Disaster Resistant Universities.

.................................................................................................. 3,535,569 

FISCAL YEAR 2003 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT OBLIGATIONS 

REGION RECIPIENT AWARDED FEDERAL SHARE 

1 ................................................................................................. CT ............................................... $248,375 

1 ................................................................................................. ME .............................................. 248,375 

1 ................................................................................................. MA .............................................. 248,375 

1 ................................................................................................. NH ............................................... 248,375 

1 ................................................................................................. RI ................................................ 248,375 

1 ................................................................................................. VT ............................................... 248,375 

2 ................................................................................................. NY ............................................... 248,375 

2 ................................................................................................. NJ ................................................ 248,375 

2 ................................................................................................. PR ............................................... 248,375 

2 ................................................................................................. VI ................................................ 248,375 

3 ................................................................................................. DE ............................................... 248,375 

3 ................................................................................................. MD .............................................. 248,375 

3 ................................................................................................. PA ............................................... 248,375 

3 ................................................................................................. VA ............................................... 248,375 

3 ................................................................................................. DC ............................................... 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. AL ............................................... 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. FL ................................................ 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. GA ............................................... 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. KY ............................................... 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. MS .............................................. 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. NC ............................................... 248,375 
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REGION RECIPIENT AWARDED FEDERAL SHARE 

4 ................................................................................................. SC ............................................... 248,375 

4 ................................................................................................. TN ............................................... 248,375 

5 ................................................................................................. IL 1 .............................................. 225,820 

5 ................................................................................................. IN ................................................ 248,375 

5 ................................................................................................. MI ............................................... 248,375 

5 ................................................................................................. MN .............................................. 248,375 

5 ................................................................................................. OH ............................................... 248,375 

5 ................................................................................................. WI ............................................... 248,375 

6 ................................................................................................. LA ............................................... 248,375 

6 ................................................................................................. NM .............................................. 248,375 

6 ................................................................................................. OK ............................................... 248,375 

6 ................................................................................................. AR ............................................... 248,375 

6 ................................................................................................. TX ............................................... 248,375 

7 ................................................................................................. IA ................................................ 248,375 

7 ................................................................................................. MO .............................................. 248,375 

7 ................................................................................................. NE 1 ............................................. 172,256 

7 ................................................................................................. KS ............................................... 248,375 

8 ................................................................................................. CO ............................................... 248,375 

8 ................................................................................................. MT ............................................... 248,375 

8 ................................................................................................. ND ............................................... 248,375 

8 ................................................................................................. SD ............................................... 248,375 

8 ................................................................................................. UT ............................................... 248,375 

8 ................................................................................................. WY .............................................. 248,375 

9 ................................................................................................. AZ ............................................... 248,375 

9 ................................................................................................. CA ............................................... 248,375 

9 ................................................................................................. NV ............................................... 248,375 

9 ................................................................................................. HI ................................................ 248,375 

9 ................................................................................................. American Samoa ........................ 248,375 

9 ................................................................................................. Guam .......................................... 248,375 

10 ............................................................................................... WA .............................................. 248,375 

10 ............................................................................................... OR ............................................... 248,375 

10 ............................................................................................... ID ................................................ 248,375 

10 ............................................................................................... AK ............................................... 248,375 

Total Obligated for Fiscal Year 2003 Planning ........... ..................................................... 13,313,576 

1 Recipients did not request full award amount ($248,375). 

FISCAL YEAR 2005 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT OBLIGATIONS 

SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

PLANS AND PROJECTS RECIPIENT: 

CT ................................................... Central Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan.$101,050.00 

CT ................................................... Capitol Region Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .......................... 322,500.00 

CT ................................................... NWCCOG–PDM2005 ................................................................. 40,856.63 

CT ................................................... City of New Haven Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................ 22,500.00 

MA .................................................. Ell Pond Flood Hazard Mitigation Project ............................... 1,745,700.00 

MA .................................................. Merrimack Valley Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ..................... 73,650.00

MA .................................................. Pioneer Valley Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ........................... 224,962.50 

MA .................................................. Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .......... 206,868.75 

MA .................................................. Dukes County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................ 30,000.00 

MA .................................................. City of Newburyport All Hazard Mitigation Planning Project .. 23,700.00 

MA .................................................. Central Massachusetts Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............. 112,500.00 

MA .................................................. Pre-Disaster Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans for Hawley 

and Heath.

11,249.99 

MA .................................................. Nantucket All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ................................... 44,253.00 

MA .................................................. Massachusetts MH Planning Grant on behalf of Northeastern University.111,100.00 

ME .................................................. Town of Canton Pre-Disaster Acquisition and Demolition of 

Floodplain Properties.

3,000,000.00 

NH .................................................. City of Claremont, NH Culvert Project—Sugar River Drive ... 112,500.00 

NH .................................................. Regional Planning Hazard Mitigation ..................................... 400,200.00 

NH .................................................. Fire Hazard Mitigation Enhancement Plan, Statewide NH ..... 120,000.00 
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SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

NH .................................................. Water Resource Planning for Improved Emergency Response 

for Firefighting in NH.

134,810.00 

VT ................................................... VT Fluvial Erosion Hazard Risk Assessment ........................... 337,497.62 

VT ................................................... Norwich University Disaster Resistant Planning .................... 41,346.11 

NJ ................................................... Hudson County Local Mitigation Strategy ............................... 880,000.00 

NJ ................................................... Essex County Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Strategy ........... 1,176,187.50 

NY ................................................... Town of Rockland NY Property Acquisition Project ................. 1,115,250.00 

NY ................................................... Town of Rockland Storm water Management Culvert Mitigation Project.122,663.62 

NY ................................................... Village of Fairport Blackwatch Subdivision—Underground 

Electrical Conversion.

133,705.87 

NY ................................................... Village of Port Chester Multi-Hazard Local Mitigation Plan .. 22,500.00 

NY ................................................... Town of Southampton; Prepare Town-wide Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

140,000.00 

NY ................................................... County of Albany, New York Multihazard Mitigation Plan ...... 75,000.00 

NY ................................................... Town of Woodbury N.Y. Multihazard Mitigation Project .......... 50,625.00 

NY ................................................... Town of Eastchester, N.Y. Multihazard Mitigation Plan ......... 24,000.00 

NY ................................................... Genesee County All Hazards Mitigation Plan ......................... 60,002.77 

NY ................................................... Orleans County Multihazard Multiple Jurisdictional Mitigation Project.45,000.00 

NY ................................................... Pelham Village Comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan ........ 25,012.50 

NY ................................................... Rensselaer County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .................... 41,056.00 

NY ................................................... Suffolk County All-Hazard Multi-jurisdictional Pre-Disaster 

Mitigation Plan.

1,117,904.25 

NY ................................................... Briarcliff Manor’s Hazard Mitigation Plan .............................. 45,562.50 

NY ................................................... Broome County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ........................ 75,000.00 

NY ................................................... Town of Islip Multihazard Mitigation Planning Project .......... 93,750.00 

NYIT ................................................ Seneca Nation Multihazard Mitigation Planning .................... 108,750.00

MD .................................................. Prince George’s County Tor Bryan Estates ............................. 967,305.00 

MD .................................................. University of Maryland College Park Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

178,425.00 

PA ................................................... Lebanon County Hazard Mitigation Plan ................................ 43,930.00 

PA ................................................... County of Montour Multi-jurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan.48,000.00 

PA ................................................... Building Disaster Resistant Universities for the PA State 

System of Higher Ed.

1,694,257.25 

PA ................................................... Snyder County Hazard Mitigation Plan Project ....................... 27,000.00 

PA ................................................... County of Huntingdon Multihazard Multi-jurisdictional Mitigation Plan.45,416.64 

PA ................................................... Berks County Multi-jurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation 

Plan.

90,000.00 

PA ................................................... Blair County Hazard Mitigation Plan ...................................... 27,855.68 

PA ................................................... Armstrong County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

105,000.00 

PA ................................................... Clarion County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ......................... 38,465.00 

VA ................................................... George Mason University All-Hazards Mitigation Planning .... 112,500.00 

VA ................................................... Expanding and Revising Chesapeake’s Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

205,185.00 

FL ................................................... University of Miami RSMAS Marine Campus Hurricane Retrofit.350,174.99 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Ambulatory Care Center—East ..... 125,642.96 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Ambulatory Care Center—West ..... 411,945.48 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—West Wing ...................................... 394,664.40 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Central Wing .................................. 168,168.55 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—South Wing ..................................... 310,641.58 

FL ................................................... University of Miami School of Medicine Hurricane Retrofit 

(Multiple).

2,214,674.99 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—North Wing ..................................... 82,150.68 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—East Tower ...................................... 1,404,397.15 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Mental Health (Highland Pavilion).670,029.33 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Rehabilitation Building .................. 413,526.79 

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Rehabilitation Annex ...................... 296,373.67

FL ................................................... Jackson Health System—Institute Building ........................... 295,326.82 
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SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

FL ................................................... Roof Reinforcement/Cutler Ridge District Station .................. 119,250.00 

FL ................................................... City of North Miami Police Facility Window Replacement 

Project.

37,500.00 

FL ................................................... Miami Children’s Hospital Pre-Disaster Wind Mitigation 

Project.

395,687.21 

FL ................................................... Miami Children’s Hospital Satellite, Pre-Disaster Wind Mitigation Project.55,933.00 

FL ................................................... Eckerd College Mitigation Plan/Risk Assessment ................... 117,750.00 

GA ................................................... DeKalb County—JAX SQUARE ACQ1 ....................................... 2,827,165.50 

GA ................................................... DeKalb County—15ACQ .......................................................... 2,625,750.00 

GA ................................................... DeKalb County—JAX SQUARE ACQ2 ....................................... 942,388.50 

GA ................................................... City of Warner Robins Acquisition Project .............................. 96,622.00 

GA ................................................... City of Savannah Acquisition Demolition 2005 Project .......... 741,384.47 

GA ................................................... City of Atlanta Acquisition—Fiscal Year 2005—PDM ........... 1,076,772.75 

GA ................................................... City of Atlanta Elevation—Fiscal Year 2005—PDM .............. 1,634,372.66 

GA ................................................... State of Georgia Multi-Hazard Planning Application ............. 301,875.00 

NC .................................................. Acquisition & Demolition in Myers Park Manor—Charlotte, 

NC.

337,881.00 

NC .................................................. Acquisition & Demolition along Cullman Ave.—Charlotte, 

NC.

2,113,660.50 

NC .................................................. UNCW Mitigation Plan ............................................................. 13,500.00 

NC .................................................. North Carolina DEM Grant to Update State 322 Plan ........... 319,794.00 

NC .................................................. UNC–CH 2005 PDM planning app 2 ...................................... 339,087.80 

SC ................................................... Low country COG Inclusion of all Communities into Hazard 

Mitigation Plan.

8,781.00 

TN ................................................... Rutherford County Greenwood Acquisition Project 2005 ........ 1,116,112.50 

TN ................................................... Rutherford County Twin Oaks Acquisition Project 2005 ......... 583,912.50 

TN ................................................... Metro Nashville 2005 Home Buyout ........................................ 1,971,765.00 

TN ................................................... Giles County Hazard Mitigation Plan ...................................... 30,000.00 

TN ................................................... University of Tennessee Multihazard Mitigation Planning 

Project.

56,250.00 

IL .................................................... DuPage County, Illinois Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan ...... 75,000.00 

IN .................................................... Town of Dyer Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................ 30,000.00 

IN .................................................... City of Hammond Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan .................... 37,500.00

IN .................................................... Hancock County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 30,000.00 

IN .................................................... DeKalb County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ......................... 30,000.00 

IN .................................................... Noble County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ........................... 30,000.00 

IN .................................................... Steuben County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 30,000.00 

IN .................................................... Indiana’s Boundary River Mitigation Planning Initiative ....... 1,821,750.00 

MI ................................................... Robinson Township PDM Property Acquisition Project 1 ........ 2,428,156.50 

MI ................................................... Robinson Township PDM Acquisition 2 ................................... 2,654,815.50 

MI ................................................... Michigan Technological University Multihazard Mitigation 

Plan.

56,250.00 

MN .................................................. McLeod County All Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................ 24,750.00 

MN .................................................. Douglas County All Hazard Mitigation Plan ........................... 24,750.00 

MN .................................................. Grant County All Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................... 24,750.00 

MN .................................................. Wabasha County All Hazard Mitigation Plan .......................... 23,273.22 

WI ................................................... City of Darlington Multihazard Mitigation Project .................. 187,500.00 

WI ................................................... Marinette County Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................... 37,500.00 

WI ................................................... Waupaca County Mitigation Planning ..................................... 33,918.00 

WI ................................................... Brown County All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ............................. 74,994.00 

WI ................................................... Manitowoc County All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ...................... 71,349.00 

WI ................................................... Waushara County All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ....................... 35,250.00 

WI ................................................... Lafayette County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 15,874.50 

WI ................................................... Sheboygan County All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ..................... 39,750.00

WI ................................................... Jackson County Wisconsin Multihazard Mitigation Plan ........ 45,000.00 

WI ................................................... Dunn County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan ...................... 30,000.00

WI ................................................... Forest County All Hazards Mitigation Plan ............................. 22,500.00 

WI ................................................... Langlade County All Hazards Mitigation Plan ........................ 22,500.00 

WI ................................................... La Crosse County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ...................... 60,000.00 

WI ................................................... Buffalo County Multihazard Mitigation Plan .......................... 45,000.00 

WI ................................................... Wisconsin Emergency Management Planning Application ..... 141,818.00 

WI ................................................... Iron County Wisconsin Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Development.40,152.00 
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WI ................................................... Jefferson County Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan .................... 45,000.00 

WI ................................................... Ozaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan ................................. 37,500.00 

AR ................................................... Fort Smith School District Safe Room at Carnall Elementary.531,329.97 

AR ................................................... Fort Smith School District Morrison Elementary Safe Room .. 531,329.97 

AR ................................................... Van Buren School District High School Safe Room ................ 1,129,368.75 

AR ................................................... Mansfield School District High School Safe Room ................. 412,077.00

AR ................................................... Alma School District Safe Room Application .......................... 1,056,555.58 

AR ................................................... Mansfield School District Middle School Safe Room .............. 412,077.00 

AR ................................................... Fort Smith School District Cavanaugh Elementary Safe 

Room.

531,329.97 

AR ................................................... Johnson County Hazard Mitigation Plan ................................. 30,000.00 

AR ................................................... Pope County Hazard Mitigation Plan ...................................... 30,000.00 

OK ................................................... Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, Safe 

Room Construction.

440,999.90 

OK ................................................... City of Dewey Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ........................... 13,500.00 

OK ................................................... City of Stillwater Multihazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 60,000.00 

OK ................................................... Tulsa County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................ 60,000.00 

OK ................................................... City of Guymon Multihazard Mitigation Plan .......................... 15,000.00 

OK ................................................... City of Sand Springs Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ............... 39,999.50 

OK ................................................... City of Ada Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan .............................. 30,000.00 

OK ................................................... City of Okmulgee Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ..................... 30,000.00 

OK ................................................... City of Holdenville Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ................... 15,000.00 

OK ................................................... McLoud School Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan ..................... 19,999.99

OK ................................................... City of Muskogee Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ..................... 75,000.00 

OK ................................................... City of Tahlequah Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan .................... 21,000.00 

TX ................................................... City of Nacogdoches Property Acquisition Project .................. 226,831.56 

TX ................................................... Travis County Acquisition/Demolition—12 Homes in Timber 

Creek.

386,486.04 

TX ................................................... Pilot List Application #1 ......................................................... 2,666,167.06 

TX ................................................... Pilot List Application #2 ......................................................... 2,455,071.76 

TX ................................................... Pilot List Application #3 ......................................................... 2,645,354.48 

TX ................................................... Pilot List Application #4 Pasadena ........................................ 2,120,046.52 

TX ................................................... Acquisition and Demolition 1 .................................................. 1,855,157.53 

TX ................................................... Acquisition and Demolition 2 .................................................. 2,215,919.64 

TX ................................................... Acquisition and Demolition 3 .................................................. 2,542,723.31 

TX ................................................... Acquisition and Demolition 4 .................................................. 2,657,445.36 

TX ................................................... City of Laredo Multihazard Mitigation Project ........................ 73,230.00 

TX ................................................... City of Southlake HAZMAP ...................................................... 30,000.00 

TX ................................................... City of Arlington Multihazard Mitigation Action Plan ............. 166,545.00 

IA .................................................... City of Forest City Flood Mitigation Project ............................ 43,200.00 

IA .................................................... City of Hampton Project to Protect Critical Facilities From 

Flooding.

45,936.21 

IA .................................................... Council Bluffs-Valley View Drive Acquisition .......................... 362,396.25 

IA .................................................... City of Davenport PDM Multihazard Mitigation Plan .............. 10,710.00 

IA .................................................... Kossuth County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ......................... 6,375.00 

IA .................................................... Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning—Mills County, Malvern, 

and Hastings, Iowa.

11,999.96 

IA .................................................... Iowa 322 Update ..................................................................... 163,200.00 

IA .................................................... Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning—Seven Pottawattamie 

County Cities.

30,148.00 

IA .................................................... City of Tripoli Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Application ....... 5,250.00 

IA .................................................... City of Clear Lake Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .................... 6,375.00 

IA .................................................... City of Britt Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .............................. 6,375.00 

IA .................................................... City of Northwood Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ..................... 6,375.00 

IA .................................................... City of Lenox Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............................. 2,250.00 

IA .................................................... Wapello County Multi-Jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

31,997.35 

IA .................................................... Springbrook Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................... 2,835.00 

IA .................................................... Union County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............................. 8,999.40 

IA .................................................... Charlotte Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ................................... 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... Ringgold County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ........................ 10,000.00 

IA .................................................... City of Shellsburg, Iowa, Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan .......... 3,000.00 

IA .................................................... Lost Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................... 3,645.00 
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IA .................................................... Low Moor Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .................................. 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... Peosta Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ....................................... 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... Sageville Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ................................... 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... Delhi Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ......................................... 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... LaMotte Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ..................................... 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... City of Stuart Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................ 3,375.00 

IA .................................................... Ames All-Hazards Mitigation Plan .......................................... 58,406.65 

IA .................................................... City of Norway, Iowa, Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan ............... 3,000.00

IA .................................................... Davis County Multi-Jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

19,989.90 

IA .................................................... City of Mason City Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .................... 7,500.00 

IA .................................................... Clayton County, Iowa, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update .. 6,375.00 

IA .................................................... City of Oxford Junction Multihazard Mitigation Plan .............. 1,500.00

IA .................................................... City of Luzerne, Iowa, Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan ............... 3,000.00 

IA .................................................... Story County, Iowa, Multi-Jurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plans.33,777.97 

IA .................................................... Welton Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ....................................... 2,835.00 

IA .................................................... Delmar Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ...................................... 3,645.00 

IA .................................................... City of Ayrshire Multihazard Mitigation Plan .......................... 3,750.00 

IA .................................................... City of Kimballton Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .................... 2,625.00 

IA .................................................... City of Vail Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................... 2,000.00 

IA .................................................... Sherrill Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ...................................... 2,835.00 

IA .................................................... Akron Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ......................................... 3,150.00 

IA .................................................... Plymouth County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ....................... 4,500.00 

IA .................................................... City of Merrill Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ........................... 4,500.00 

IA .................................................... Graf Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ........................................... 2,835.00 

IA .................................................... Lee County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Project ............. 34,687.00

IA .................................................... Louisa County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Project ........ 34,686.00 

IA .................................................... City of Ruthven Multihazard Mitigation Plan ......................... 3,750.00 

IA .................................................... Polk County Multi-jurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation 

Plan.

150,579.53 

IA .................................................... City of Truesdale Multihazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 3,750.00 

IA .................................................... City of Lakeside Multihazard Mitigation Planning Grant ....... 3,750.00 

IA .................................................... City of Sheldon Multi-hazard Pre-Disaster Plan ..................... 6,000.00 

IA .................................................... City of Westfield Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ....................... 3,150.00 

IA .................................................... City of Madrid, Flood Mitigation Project ................................. 6,000.00 

KS ................................................... Sedgwick County Public Safety Center ................................... 237,000.00 

KS ................................................... Ottawa County, Ks. Mitigation Plan ........................................ 4,248.75 

MO .................................................. Pierce City School-Shelter ....................................................... 973,017.36 

MO .................................................. City of Brentwood Property Buyout Mitigation ........................ 592,500.00 

MO .................................................. City of Independence Power & Light PDM 2005–2008 .......... 1,713,319.00 

MO .................................................. Willow Springs R–4 High School and Middle School Tornado 

Shelter.

656,580.00 

MO .................................................. City of Butler Mobile Home Park Shelter ................................ 31,500.00 

MO .................................................. West Plains R–VII School District Tornado Shelter ................ 2,050,324.54 

MO .................................................. City of Houston, Missouri Flood Loss Prevention Buyout 

Project.

145,612.50 

MO .................................................. Smith Hatchery Road Bank Stabilization Project ................... 48,750.00 

MO .................................................. Blue River Community Safe Room .......................................... 1,273,630.50 

MO .................................................. Sullivan County Missouri Bridge Mitigation Project ............... 336,942.00

MO .................................................. Clay County/Paradise Pointe Marina Tornado Shelter ............ 120,727.00 

MO .................................................. Seymour Special Road District Skyline Bridge ....................... 140,335.12 

MO .................................................. Clay County/Camp Branch Marina Shelter ............................. 120,727.00 

MO .................................................. Longview CC Community Safe Room ...................................... 2,553,285.50 

MO .................................................. Maple Woods Community Safe Room ..................................... 2,398,602.75 

MO .................................................. Penn Valley Community Safe Room ........................................ 3,000,000.00 

MO .................................................. BTC Community Safe Room .................................................... 993,852.75 

MO .................................................. University of Missouri—Rolla Hazard Mitigation Plan ........... 79,317.41 

MO .................................................. Kansas City Metro Area Storm Shelter Plan ........................... 88,702.50 

NE ................................................... Village of Elmwood All-Hazards Mitigation Plan .................... 1,687.50

NE ................................................... Village of South Bend All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ............... 2,250.00 

NE ................................................... Hall County All-Hazards Mitigation Plan ................................ 68,389.96 

CO .................................................. North Cheyenne Canyon Fuels Mitigation Project ................... 71,754.26 

CO .................................................. Regional Detention Pond at Police Station 2 (38th & 

Holly).

3,000,000.00 
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SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

CO .................................................. City of Colorado Springs Landslide Damaged Homes Acquisition and Removal-2 Homes.217,632.00 

CO .................................................. Grand County Pre Hazard Mitigation Plan .............................. 22,721.25 

CO .................................................. Montrose County Mitigation Plan ............................................ 70,875.00 

CO .................................................. Jefferson County, Colorado ...................................................... 225,000.00 

CO .................................................. Colorado PDM–C Planning Grant Fiscal Year 2005 ............... 80,000.00 

MT .................................................. Remaining and Unfunded Montana Communities Planning 

Grant Application.

208,500.00 

MT .................................................. Montana University System Multi-Hazard Planning ............... 255,016.60 

ND .................................................. North Dakota 345 kV Transmission Structure Replacement .. 1,511,250.00 

ND .................................................. City of Fargo Drain 10 Flood Mitigation ................................. 987,000.00 

SD ................................................... Marshall County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan ....................... 7,012.50 

SD ................................................... Kingsbury County Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan ...................... 7,012.50 

SD ................................................... Clark County Multihazard Mitigation Plan .............................. 7,012.50 

SD ................................................... Grant County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............................. 9,000.00 

SD ................................................... Miner County Multihazard Mitigation Plan ............................. 7,012.50 

SD ................................................... Charles Mix County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan .................. 4,968.75 

SD ................................................... Spink County Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan ............................ 5,250.00 

SD ................................................... McPherson County Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan .................... 7,012.50 

SD ................................................... Faulk County Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................. 7,012.50 

SD ................................................... Day County Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan ............................... 9,000.00 

SD ................................................... Roberts County Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan ......................... 9,000.00 

SD ................................................... Perkins County Multi-hazard, Multi-jurisdictional Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan.4,500.00 

UT ................................................... City of Orem Fire Station 1 Seismic Retrofit—300 East 

1000 South, Orem, UT.

75,000.00 

UT ................................................... City of Orem Fire Station 2 Seismic Retrofit—911 North 

Main St. Orem, UT.

75,000.00 

UT ................................................... Layton City Fire Station Reconstruction & Retrofit ................ 268,608.75 

UT ................................................... JVWTP Structural Seismic Retrofit .......................................... 1,791,750.00 

UT ................................................... Utah Enhanced PDM Plan Grant Application ......................... 131,187.50 

UT ................................................... University of Utah Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ................... 537,340.77 

WY .................................................. City of Cheyenne Dry Creek Sheridan Reach Flood Control 

Project.

2,764,684.31 

WY .................................................. Campbell County, City of Gillette, Town of Wright Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.18,750.00 

WY .................................................. Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan for Lincoln Co., WY ................... 15,000.00 

WY .................................................. Sublette County Multihazard Mitigation Project ..................... 6,000.00

WY .................................................. Northwest College Mitigation Plan .......................................... 19,875.00 

WY .................................................. Update and Expansion of Wyoming Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

21,420.00 

AZ ................................................... State of Arizona Mitigation Plan Input into AzHMPS ............. 56,250.00 

AZ ................................................... Hazard Mitigation Planning for Tribal Governments .............. 231,000.00 

CA ................................................... Pasadena City Hall Seismic Upgrade & Rehabilitation 

Project.

3,000,000.00 

CA ................................................... City of Huntington Beach Ca. Civic Center Seismic Retrofit.3,000,000.00 

CA ................................................... SF Bay Area Rapid Transit District Mitigation Project ........... 2,999,999.98 

CA ................................................... University of California San Francisco Medical Center Seismic Saw-Cut Project.3,000,000.00 

CA ................................................... Joseph P. Bort Metro Center Seismic Retrofit Mitigation 

Project (Oakland, CA).

2,976,000.00 

CA ................................................... City of Santa Clara at Grade Water Tanks Seismic Retrofit 

Mitigation Project.

1,268,801.99 

CA ................................................... Cucamonga Valley Water District, Reservoir Site 1B, Seismic 

Mitigation Project.

48,436.64 

CA ................................................... Western Municipal Water District Seismic Mitigation—New 

Lurin Reservoir.

116,895.00 

CA ................................................... Western Municipal Water District Seismic Mitigation—La 

Sierra Reservoir.

119,092.50 

CA ................................................... Victor Valley Water District Seismic Mitigation—Zone #2 .... 201,000.00 

CA ................................................... Western Municipal Water District Seismic Mitigation—Markham Reservoir.116,895.00 
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SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

CA ................................................... Western Municipal Water District Seismic Mitigation—Jim 

Jack Reservoir.

116,895.00 

CA ................................................... Western Municipal Water District Seismic Mitigation—Roosevelt Reservoir.116,895.00 

CA ................................................... Cal State University San Bernardino Physical Sciences Seismic Mitigation Project.862,425.00 

CA ................................................... Hall of Justice West Courthouse Seismic Hazard Mitigation.2,067,577.50 

CA ................................................... Los Gatos Courthouse Seismic Hazard Mitigation .................. 1,008,350.25 

CA ................................................... Palo Alto Courthouse Seismic Hazard Mitigation ................... 236,514.00 

CA ................................................... Cal State San Bernardino Biological Sciences Seismic Mitigation Project.850,570.75 

CA ................................................... Cal Poly Pomona Science 3 Seismic Mitigation Project ......... 2,166,354.00 

CA ................................................... Cucamonga Valley Water District, Reservoir Site 1C, Seismic 

Mitigation Project.

109,496.98 

CA ................................................... Cucamonga Valley Water District, Reservoir Site 4B, Seismic 

Mitigation Project.

35,973.82 

CA ................................................... Cucamonga Valley Water District, Reservoir Site 5B, Seismic 

Mitigation Project.

26,841.52 

CA ................................................... Cucamonga Valley Water District, Reservoir Site 6C, Seismic 

Mitigation Project.

31,407.67 

CA ................................................... Victor Valley Water District Seismic Mitigation—Zone #3 .... 137,250.00 

CA ................................................... County of Butte Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

122,155.98 

CA ................................................... Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Lucia Mar Unified School 

District PDM.

51,281.25 

CA ................................................... City of Palmdale Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan .............. 98,325.00 

CA ................................................... Fresno County Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan .................. 230,951.34 

CA ................................................... Amador County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan .. 43,875.00 

CA ................................................... City of San Marcos Wildland Urban Interface Hazard and 

Risk Assessment.

124,500.00 

CA ................................................... City of La Canada Flintridge Multihazard Mitigation Plan .... 45,000.00 

CA ................................................... City of Pismo Beach Hazards Mitigation Plan ....................... 48,750.00 

CA ................................................... Humboldt County Multi-Agency Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

117,000.00 

CA ................................................... Mendocino Emergency Services Multihazard Mitigation 

Project.

142,124.42 

CA ................................................... CA MHMP Enhancement for Alluvial Fan Flood Hazards ........ 624,325.00 

CA ................................................... City of Tustin—Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan .............. 56,250.00 

CA ................................................... City of Yuba City Hazard Mitigation Plan .............................. 30,000.00 

CA ................................................... La Habra Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ........................ 56,250.00 

CA ................................................... City of Mill Valley Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant ............ 26,600.29 

CA ................................................... City of Novato Multi Hazard Mitigation Planning Project ...... 39,758.25 

CA ................................................... City of Larkspur Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant ............... 37,499.76 

CA ................................................... Clovis Unified School District Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan 

Development.

58,974.00 

CA ................................................... Santa Barbara School Districts Multihazard Mitigation 

Plan.

61,425.00 

CA ................................................... Imperial County Multi-Jurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation 

Plan.

101,368.50 

CA ................................................... Eastern Municipal Water District Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Plan.

56,250.00 

CAIT ................................................ Picayune Rancheria Mitigation Planning ................................ 51,480.00 

CAIT ................................................ PDM–C ..................................................................................... 112,800.03 

CAIT ................................................ Blue Lake Rancheria Mitigation Plan ..................................... 55,338.75 

CAIT ................................................ Pauma-Yuima Band of Mission Indians HMP ........................ 46,170.00 

CAIT ................................................ Santa Ynez Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan .................... 60,657.00

CAIT ................................................ Pala Band of Mission Indians Multihazard Mitigation Plan .. 76,500.00 

HI .................................................... County of Kauai—Dev of New Wind Design Code Provisions 

and Risk Assess Plan.

135,000.00 

HI .................................................... University of Hawaii System Multihazard Mitigation Project.261,821.00 

NV ................................................... State of Nevada HAZUS–MH Planning Grant ......................... 60,063.50 
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SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

NVIT ................................................ Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Pre-disaster Mitigation Planning 

Project.

19,500.00 

AK ................................................... Hooper Bay and Paimiut All Hazards Mitigation Plan ........... 14,040.00 

AK ................................................... Dillingham Hazard Mitigation Plan ......................................... 7,515.30 

AK ................................................... Kodiak Island Hazard Mitigation Plan .................................... 41,723.25 

AK ................................................... Lake & Peninsula Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan ............... 19,416.75 

ID .................................................... Caribou County Public Safety All Hazard Mitigation Planning.22,500.00 

ID .................................................... Twin Falls County Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................. 41,250.00 

ID .................................................... Gooding County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ....................... 41,250.00 

ID .................................................... Cassia County All Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................. 41,250.00 

ID .................................................... North East Idaho Regional Multihazard Mitigation Plan ........ 337,530.00 

ID .................................................... Idaho State Hazard Mitigation Plan 2008 .............................. 201,503.84 

ID .................................................... Lincoln County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ......................... 41,250.00 

ID .................................................... Camas County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ......................... 41,250.00 

IDIT ................................................. Duck Valley Indian Reservation All Hazard Plan .................... 35,025.00 

OR .................................................. Clackamas River Water System Seismic and Ice Storm Retrofit Project.1,570,836.00 

OR .................................................. Douglas County/Roseburg Public Schools Seismic Mitigation 

Project.

731,512.50 

OR .................................................. City of Beaverton City Hall Seismic Upgrade ......................... 1,015,087.50 

OR .................................................. Scappoose Fire Station Seismic Upgrade ............................... 162,750.00 

OR .................................................. City of Lake Oswego Seismic Upgrade Grant Application ...... 187,500.00 

OR .................................................. Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Stations Seismic Retrofit.281,400.00 

OR .................................................. University Demonstration Projects: OSU and WOU ................. 1,977,996.00

OR .................................................. Mid-Columbia & Southeast Oregon Multi-Jurisdiction Mitigation Plan Development.932,237.25 

ORIT ................................................ Burns Paiute Tribe—Multihazard Mitigation Project ............. 42,267.50 

WA .................................................. S. Lake Union Armory Seismic Upgrade ................................. 534,921.75 

WA .................................................. Frances Anderson Center ........................................................ 782,190.00 

WA .................................................. School Seismic Retrofits ......................................................... 3,000,000.00 

WA .................................................. Cedar River/Rainbow Bend Acquisition .................................. 1,212,127.50 

WA .................................................. City of Westport, Washington Hazard Mitigation Plan ........... 30,000.00 

WA .................................................. Whitman County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.111,728.46 

WA .................................................. Washington State University Statewide Hazard Mitigation 

Planning Project.

377,619.00 

WA .................................................. Washington State Region 5 (Pierce County) Hazard Mitigation Plan.493,125.12 

WA .................................................. Grant County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning 

Sub grant.

40,458.91 

WAIT001 ......................................... Pre-Disaster Mitigation Update Project .................................. 111,685.80 

WAIT004 ......................................... Tulalip Reservation State-level Hazard Mitigation Plan ......... 17,200.00 

WAIT005 ......................................... Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe All Hazards Mitigation Plan ........ 16,959.96 

Total Plans & Projects for Fiscal Year 2005 PDM................................................................................................... 148,741,988.18 

MANAGEMENT COSTS RECIPIENT: 

CT ................................................... CT 2005 PDM Management Costs .......................................... 48,691.16 

MA .................................................. Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2005 PDM–C Management Costs Application.448,408.00 

ME .................................................. Maine Management Costs PDM–C 2005 ................................ 196,816.50

NH .................................................. New Hampshire State 2005 Management .............................. 86,962.50 

GA ................................................... GA State Management Costs .................................................. 777,179.00 

NC .................................................. NC State Management Costs .................................................. 312,392.39 

SC ................................................... SC State Management Costs .................................................. 211,800.00 

TN ................................................... Tennessee 2005 PDM Technical Assistance ........................... 75,000.00 

MI ................................................... State of Michigan 2005 PDM Management Costs ................. 185,309.50 

WI ................................................... State PDM–C Management Costs ........................................... 112,740.00 

IA .................................................... State of Iowa 2005 Management Costs ................................. 118,888.92 

ND .................................................. State of North Dakota Technical Assistance Grant ................ 249,825.00 

SD ................................................... State of South Dakota-Office of Emergency Management ..... 8,379.75 
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SUBGRANT TITLE AWARDED FED SHARE 

UT ................................................... State Management Cost for fiscal year 2005 ........................ 137,064.68 

WY .................................................. Wyoming Office of Homeland Security fiscal year 2005 

PDM—C Management.

23,715.00 

ORIT ................................................ Burns Paiute Tribe—Management Oversight ......................... 3,566.25 

WAIT005 ......................................... Hazard Management Plan ....................................................... 1,694.70 

Total Management Costs for 

Fiscal Year 2005 PDM.

.................................................................................................. 2,998,433.35 

Total Obligated for Fiscal Year 

2005 PDM.

.................................................................................................. 151,740,421.53 

Question. How have these projects proven themselves when disaster strikes? 

Answer. The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program provides funds to States, 

territories, Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments, and communities for 

hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to 

a disaster event. The PDM program is designed to reduce the risk to populations, 

structures, and critical infrastructure from natural disasters. 

These funds provide for the protection of lives and properties from flood damage 

through acquisition, elevation, relocation, and/or flood proofing; protection to critical 

facilities from flood damage through drainage, infrastructure, and utilities projects; 

protection of properties from hurricane wind damage; saving lives through the construction of tornado storm shelters; protection to public facilities against seismic 

damage; and providing the framework for communities to analyze risk and better 

plan to protect their communities from disasters. 

The findings of the Multihazard Mitigation Council demonstrate that on average, 

a dollar spent by FEMA on hazard mitigation (actions to reduce disaster losses) 

grants provide the Nation about $4 in future benefits. To date, PDM has provided 

$272.5 million to fund 709 hazard mitigation plans and projects. Once PDM grants 

are implemented at the local level, it generally takes several years to complete the 

hazard mitigation activity. Since grant awards began in 2004, not enough time has 

passed to evaluate actual PDM project performance. Below are examples of activities that are ongoing with PDM funds across the county. 

Darlington, Wisconsin—All-Hazard Mitigation Plan and Acquisition Project 

Darlington began its success in PDM with a planning sub-grant in 2002 which 

resulted in the City’s All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. With a long history of damaging 

floods, the City is taking action to reduce the number of repetitively flooded properties. 

One of the latest projects funded through the PDM program is the purchase and 

removal of a light industrial building located in the floodway. Having flooded four 

times in the past 60 years, the building has sustained structural and content damage as well as business interruption losses. The building will be demolished and the 

site will become part of the Pecatonica Riverside Park, which is heavily used by the 

general public. 

As of January 2006, 19 commercial buildings were flood proofed and another 14 

were purchased and removed from the floodplain, through PDM and FEMA’s other 

grant programs—the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. 

Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida—Wind Mitigation 

A total of 32 hurricanes have struck Southern Florida in the past 100 years. Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami is one of the Nation’s busiest hospitals, serving a 

population of 2.3 million. It is also the major teaching facility for the University of 

Miami School of Medicine. Jackson Memorial plans to harden its buildings against 

windstorms using a ‘‘see thru’’ shutter system for doors and windows that are engineered and installed to comply with local building codes. 

Other structures in Miami Dade County that have been similarly retrofitted have 

suffered only superficial damage, such as chipped paint, during high-wind events, 

including Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. 

City of Birmingham, Alabama—Acquisition Project 

The City of Birmingham has an aggressive goal to remove properties that are subject to repeated flooding. Both the City of Birmingham and the State of Alabama, 

with support from FEMA’s Region IV Office, have successfully used the PDM grant 
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program to further this goal. In 2003, Birmingham received a PDM grant of 

$2,490,315 to purchase 65 flood vulnerable properties. The grant monies helped to 

relocate 55 families and turn a hazardous area into recreational parkland in perpetuity. 

Bay Area Rapid Transit District, California—Earthquake Mitigation Project 

In the highly seismic area of San Francisco, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) 

system, which carries over 310,000 commuters by fixed rail and bus each workday, 

found its critical Train Operations Center to be at significant risk of collapse and 

liable to fall in on the underground portion of the building in the event of an earthquake. 

BART is using its PDM grant to raze the above-ground portion of the building 

and move the entire operation underground. This will reduce the potential for damage, increase the safety of BART employees, and help to maintain normal transportation routes for the Bay area following an earthquake. 

FEMA FUNDING LAPSE

Question. Are there plans to use the section 504 authority to expedite hiring in 

fiscal year 2006? If not, why not? 

Answer. FEMA plans to submit Congressional notification to use 50 percent of the 

unobligated balances remaining at the end of fiscal year 2005, as permitted by Section 504 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2005. These 

funds will be used to meet priority resource needs including personnel expenses deferred due to the response and recovery requirements for Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. 

Question. The fiscal year 2007 budget request includes a new initiative that creates a new bureaucracy in the Preparedness Directorate to do the same thing that 

FEMA used to do. The National Preparedness Integration Program (NPIP) is proposed to fund improved catastrophic planning; enhanced emergency communications 

systems; the aligning of preparedness planning for Federal, State, and local command and control processes; harmonized medical coordination; and development of 

innovative ideas and methods for preparedness. This action appears to widen the 

chasm between preparedness and recovery by stove-piping FEMA and the Preparedness Directorate. 

What is the overall strategy to ensure that meaningful and effective planning efforts are coordinated among levels of government and within the Department, that 

those in command and control know each other prior to an incident, and that first 

responders have trained and exercised together, before they respond to the next disaster—no matter what the hazard? 

Answer. Results of the Department’s Second Stage Review (2SR) separated the 

former Office of Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP) into the 

new Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and the Directorate for Preparedness. 

As acknowledged by the Conferees to the fiscal year 2006 DHS Appropriation in the 

Conference Report, the new Directorate for Preparedness will assess and prioritize 

policies and operations to enhance preparedness for a natural disaster or terrorist 

attack. The conferees directed the Directorate to work with the Director of FEMA 

to continue an all-hazard approach for preparation, response, and recovery to any 

type of disaster, and this concerted approach is under way. 

The overall strategy to ensure that meaningful and effective planning efforts are 

coordinated among levels of government and within the Department is summarized 

in the report, The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned. The 

report recommends that DHS should establish an interagency team of senior planners with appropriate emergency management experience to conduct a comprehensive, 90-day review of the NRP and NIMS. As part of this review, all agencies will 

be required to develop integrated operational plans, procedures and capabilities for 

their support to the base NRP and all ESFs and Support Annexes. 

In addition, the Lessons Learned Report recommends that DHS integrate and 

synchronize its preparedness functions by fully implementing 2SR. 

To ensure that those in command and control know each other prior to an incident, and that first responders have trained and exercised together before they respond to the next disaster, the NPIP will install Federal Preparedness Coordinators 

(FPCs). FPCs will execute NPIP related activities at the local level. The mission of 

the NPIP is to create, organize, enable and monitor initiatives to integrate and synchronize national preparedness. The FPCs will play a key role in achieving that 

mission given that National preparedness is only possible when Federal, State, local 

and tribal governments, the private sector and the American people are working collectively toward a shared goal of enhanced preparedness. 

Through the NPIP, FPCs will provide DHS with an important and functional field 

presence to collaborate and build partnerships with State and local government, and 
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private sector homeland security stakeholders within the FPC’s assigned geographic 

areas of responsibility and to ensure that these stakeholders are working together 

and are thoroughly prepared. Currently, such field level coordination is done on an 

ad hoc basis and DHS does not have always have visibility into how high-risk areas 

are prepared to deal with homeland security incidents. 

FPCs will change that by providing vehicles for regular coordination, strengthening the linkages between officials responsible for responding to possible homeland 

security incidents. Our Nation cannot afford for Federal, State and local government 

officials to have to build working relationships and common approaches to incident 

management amidst the fog of a major incident—such as Hurricane Katrina or a 

pandemic influenza outbreak. Instead, these relationships need to be built through 

frequent collaboration during steady State activities, as well as through common, 

well-understood, and practiced approaches to incident response prior to such an approach being needed. 

Question. How does this budget reflect that strategy in a way that funds will not 

lapse, the right people are working together, and Americans are made safer? 

Answer. The President’s fiscal year 2007 Budget Request funds the strategy outlined above by directing spending through the NPIP to our most urgent preparedness integration priorities. The NPIP will serve as the Department’s lead in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring initiatives to integrate and synchronize national preparedness efforts at the Federal level, the State and local levels, and 

throughout the private sector. 

RETOOLING OF FEMA

Question. On February 13, 2006, Secretary Chertoff announced a retooling of 

FEMA. What resources are needed to accomplish each outlined goal and where will 

the funds come from? 

Answer. The first steps in FEMA retooling are being applied to the current focus 

in FEMA’s preparations for the upcoming hurricane season through improvements 

to our response and recovery functions, such as victim assistance, logistics, and communications. 

Retooling initiatives in place or underway for the 2006 hurricane season include: 

—Implementation of Phase I of the Total Asset Visibility commodities tracking 

program in Regions IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) and VI (AR, LA, 

OK, NM, TX). 

—Pre-positioning of emergency supplies through inter-agency agreements with 

the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and private partners. 

—Increased customer service capability through increased victim registration capacity. 

—Public Assistance and Individual Assistance Techncial Assistance Contract improvements. 

—Implementation of improved internal controls and anti-fraud protections 

(ChoicePoint). 

—Expanded housing inspection capacity. 

—IT and facility improvements at both the Regions and Headquarters for improved situational awareness. 

—Implementation of a program to allow contractors to register on-line to provide 

an immediately accessible, nationwide list of resources for debris removal. 

—Pre-designated mission assignments with other Federal entities to facilitate immediate response requirements. 

—Improved emergency communications capabilities including upgraded and expanded Land Mobile Radios and High Frequency (HF) equipment integration; 

and 

—Implemented aggressive hiring initiatives to fill critical vacancies. 

The majority of funding for FEMA retooling and 2006 hurricane season preparations is sourced from the Disaster Relief Fund. FEMA is still in the process of refining these initiatives and identifying the specific short and long-term costs. 

LESSONS LEARNED

Question. In February 2006, the White House released a report, The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned, with 125 recommendations. What resources are need to accomplish each outlined goal and where will the funds come 

from? 

Answer. The Department is currently engaged in comprehensive efforts to identify 

lessons learned from the Hurricane Katrina response, both on its own and through 

an interagency working group. Many of these lessons have already led to recommendations upon which the Department is moving forward and implementing 
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changes using currently available resources and authority. Because of the timing of 

the report, recommendations considered for implementation are not specifically addressed in the fiscal year 2007 President’s Budget. The Department is identifying 

available resources within the fiscal year 2006 budget and considering options for 

fiscal year 2007 as review and implementation work moves forward. We look forward to working with this committee on any budgetary resource changes that may 

be needed in the future. 

Question. What legislative changes are needed to implement the recommendations? 

Answer. The Department is currently engaged in comprehensive efforts to identify 

lessons learned from the Hurricane Katrina response, both on its own and through 

an interagency working group. Many of these lessons have already led to recommendations upon which the Department is moving forward and implementing 

changes. As this work continues, the need for legislative changes to existing authorities may emerge. We look forward to working with this committee on any legislative 

changes which may be needed. 

FEMA STAFFING

Question. How many FTEs, by Budget Activity (breaking out Preparedness (Readiness), Mitigation Response and Recovery also), is FEMA authorized to hire in fiscal 

year 2004, 2005 and 2006? 

Answer. 

Activity 

Fiscal year 

2004 authorized 

Fiscal year 

2004 actual 

Fiscal year 

2005 authorized 

Fiscal year 

2005 actual 

Fiscal year 

2006 enacted 

Readiness, Mitigation, Response, & Recovery: 

Readiness ....................................................................... 377 295 377 271 176 

Mitigation ........................................................................ 105 92 105 90 95 

Response ......................................................................... 368 366 388 355 379 

Recovery .......................................................................... 194 163 194 165 172 

Total, RMRR ............................................................... 1,044 916 1,064 881 822 

Administrative & Regional Operations 1 ................................. 971 820 884 825 1,032 

Public Health Programs ........................................................... 91 83 40 88 40 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program2 ................... 90 77 90 78 ................

National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund .................................... 55 ................ 55 ................ 15 

Disaster Relief ......................................................................... 2,290 3,330 2,290 5,458 3,493 

Cerro Grande Fire Claims ........................................................ 12 10 5 2 ................

Flood Map Modernization Fund ............................................... 33 ................ 33 13 33 

National Flood Insurance Fund ............................................... 271 238 271 241 270 

Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program Account ................. 2 3 3 3 3 

1 Includes the Office of the Under Secretary. 

2 REP was transferred to the Preparedness Directorate in fiscal year2006. 

Question. How many were or are on board? 

Answer. The chart below reflects the positions on board. 

Activity Fiscal year 2006 

positions 

Fiscal year 2006 

est. FTE 

Fiscal year 2006 

on board as of 

February 18, 

2006 

Readiness, Mitigation, Response, & Recovery: 

Readiness .......................................................................................... 200 176 161 

Mitigation .......................................................................................... 104 95 87 

Response ........................................................................................... 427 379 330 

Recovery ............................................................................................ 181 172 156 

Total, RMRR .................................................................................. 912 822 734 

Administrative & Regional Operations ...................................................... 1,072 1,032 749 

National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund ...................................................... 55 15 ........................

Flood Map Modernization Fund .................................................................. 33 33 25 

National Flood Insurance Fund .................................................................. 270 270 237 

Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program Account ................................... 3 3 3 

Note: Excludes Disaster Relief Fund and Public Health Programs. 
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Question. How many vacancies will be filled by funds provided through supplemental appropriations bills enacted after August 2005? 

Answer. The supplemental appropriation (Public Law 109–148) included 80 full 

time permanent positions and funding for the staffing of the Gulf Region Acquisition 

Center and Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The fiscal year 2007 request includes funding to support these positions on a permanent basis. FEMA plans to fill 

all of the positions. 

FEMA FUNDING LAPSE

Question. In fiscal year 2005, FEMA lapsed $11 million, 6 percent, of the funds 

in the Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery account. What specifically 

were these funds to be used for and what did not happen at FEMA because the 

funds were returned to the Treasury? 

Answer. Because of FEMA’s focus on responding to hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and 

Wilma, funding planned for Federal Incident Response Support Teams (FIRSTs), 

medical surge efforts, and filling vacant positions lapsed. 

HURRICANE KATRINA CONTRACTS

Question. In response to Hurricane Katrina, how many FEMA contracts were 

made? 

Answer. FEMA awarded 3,479 contract actions. 

Question. How many were sole sourced? 

Answer. There were 227 new contracts that were sole source awards. 

Question. Identify the cruise ships contracts. How many contracts were made? 

Answer. The Military Sealift Command awarded a total of four contracts for 

cruise ships to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. One contract was awarded 

to Scotia Prince Lines for the vessel SCOTIA PRINCE. Carnival Cruise Lines was 

awarded three contracts for the HOLIDAY, ECSTASY and SENSATION. The respective contract numbers as follows: 

N00033–05–C–5610—Scotia Prince 

N00033–05–C–5611—Carnival Sensation 

N00033–05–C–5612—Carnival Ecstasy 

N00033–05–C–5613—Carnival Holiday 

Question. How many were sole sourced? 

Answer. None. The contracts were competitively procured. 

Question. How were the contracts solicited? 

Answer. The Military Sealift Command released a Request for Proposals through 

its standard, web-based competitive solicitation process. 

Question. What was the cost per bed occupied? 

Answer. The average daily per-person-cost (or bed occupied) was $307.18, calculated by dividing the contract total obligated amount by the total passenger 

counts for the three Carnival ships. 

Daily costs were calculated by dividing the contract total obligated amount by the 

number of days, then dividing that figure by the number of passengers, as described 

below. 

Contract Amounts (Total obligated, including reimbursable cost limits): 

—Ecstasy—$82,713,000 

—Holiday—$62,153,000 

—Sensation—$91,133,000 

(A) Contracts’ total obligated amount $235,999,000. 

Passenger Days (Total passenger count for the period of occupancy): 

—Ecstasy—329,204 

—Holiday—135,464 

—Sensation—303,603 

(B) Total passenger days 768,271 

A divided by B=$307.18 per passenger daily cost. 

MAP MODERNIZATION

Question. Through the Map Modernization Program how many maps have been 

updated? 

Answer. As of the end of fiscal year 2005 for the Flood Map Modernization Program, FEMA estimates that: 

—Digital flood map products were available for 39 percent of the Nation’s population. 

—11 percent of the stream miles mapped was based on new, updated, or validated 

engineering analysis, covering 4 percent of the population. 
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—Digital flood map products covered 15 percent of the land area of the continental United States. 

Question. How many are left to update? 

Answer. Between the end of fiscal year 2005 and the end of fiscal year 2010, the 

following actions are planned: 

—Digital flood map products will be available for an additional 53 percent of the 

Nation’s population. Map Modernization will provide updated maps for 92 percent of the population by 2010. 

—30 percent of the stream miles mapped will be based on new, updated, or validated engineering analysis, affecting 40 percent of the Nation’s population. 

—Digital flood map products will cover an additional 50 percent of the land area 

of the continental United States. Map Modernization will cover 65 percent of 

the land area of the continental United States by 2010. 

Question. Of the updated maps, how many used new scientific data and what type 

of data (i.e. topographic, etc.), not just technology, was used in the update process? 

Answer. Thirty percent of the stream miles mapped will be based on new, updated, or validated engineering/scientific analysis, affecting 40 percent of the Nation’s population. For these updates, FEMA is using new or updated scientific data 

such as topographic data, base maps, stream gage data, rainfall data, engineering 

analyses, and land surveys. In addition, FEMA has used Geographic Information 

Systems (GIS) to compile the updated maps and is making these maps available 

through a web-based mapping information platform. 

Question. In fiscal year 2006, questions for the record, it was stated that FEMA 

is ‘‘on track to complete the project by 2010, should the funding requested through 

2008 be provided.’’ Does this remain true? 

Answer. FEMA is still on track to complete the project by 2010, should the funding requested through 2008 be provided. 

Question. What is the projected cost through 2008? 

Answer. FEMA estimates that it will need approximately $200 million in appropriated funds in both fiscal year 2007 and fiscal year 2008 for the Flood Map Modernization Program. 

EXERCISES

Question. How many exercises has FEMA been involved in? When, where and 

what was exercised? Who else participated (i.e. local, State, Federal partners)? 

Answer. Since May 2003, FEMA has been involved in the following exercises: 
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Exercise Name Dates Location Capabilities exercised FEMA participants Other participants 

TOPOFF 2 ......................................... May 12–16, 2003 .......... Multiple locations ........................ Response capabilities and command, control, and coordination 

at top officials level.

National Response Coordination 

Center (NRCC) at FEMA Headquarters; FEMA Regions V and X.

Department of Homeland Security 

(DHS)/Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) (Sponsors) 

Determined Promise 2003 .............. September 2003 ............ Las Vegas, NV .............................. Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) at FEMA. Department of Defense (DOD)/ Northern Command 

Headquarters; FEMA Region IX; 

FEMA Response Division, Operations Branch, Planning Section.

Crisis Management Exercise ........... 2003 .............................. ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. FEMA Headquarters ....................... North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)/Department of Defense 

(DOD) 

Unified Defense ............................... February 2004 ............... ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) at FEMA Headquarters; FEMA Region VI; Response Division, Operations 

Branch, Planning Section.

Department of Defense (DOD)/ 

Northern Command (Sponsors) 

CWID ................................................ 2004 .............................. ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. FEMA Headquarters ....................... Department of Defense (DOD) Crisis Management Exercise ........... 2004 .............................. ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. FEMA Headquarters ....................... North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)/Department of Defense 

(DOD) 

Determined Promised 2004 ............ 2004 .............................. Richmond, VA ............................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. FEMA Region III ............................. Department of Defense (DOD)/ Northern Command (Sponsors) Forward Challenge .......................... 2004 .............................. ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. FEMA Headquarters; FEMA Office of National Security Coordination. Department of Defense (DOD) Livewire ........................................... 2004 .............................. ...................................................... ........................................................ FEMA HQ and FEMA Region I ........TOPOFF 3 CPX ................................. 2004 .............................. ...................................................... ........................................................ FEMA Headquarters ....................... Department of Homeland Security 

(DHS)/Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) (Sponsors) 

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power 

Plant Drill.

March 9–10, 2005 ........ Brattleboro, VT ............................. Six person team to support NPP 

drill.

Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Detachments.

Defense Interoperability Communications Exercise (DICE) 2005. March 11–28, 2005 ...... ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordi- nation with DOD. Mobile Emergency Response Sup- port (MERS) Detachments. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) 
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TOPOFF 3 ......................................... April 4–10, 2005 ........... Multiple locations ........................ Response capabilities and command, control, and coordination 

at top officials level.

National Response Coordination 

Center (NRCC) at FEMA Headquarters; FEMA Regions I and II.

Department of Homeland Security 

(DHS)/Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) (Sponsors) 

Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP). May 8–12, 2005 ............ ...................................................... Response capabilities .................... Mobile Emergency Response Sup- port (MERS) Detachments.Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise. May 23–27, 2005 .......... Brattleboro, VT ............................. Response capabilities .................... Mobile Emergency Response Sup- port (MERS) Detachments.Grecian Firebolt 2005 ..................... June 1–24, 2005 ........... ...................................................... Joint Secure Communications Exercise. Mobile Emergency Response Sup- port (MERS) Detachments. Department of Defense (DOD)/ASC Pinnacle Exercise ............................ June 20–25, 2005 ......... ...................................................... National level response capabilities demonstration. Mobile Emergency Response Sup- port (MERS) Detachments; 

FEMA’s Office of National Security Coordination.

Department of Homeland Security 

(DHS) 

Northern Edge/Alaska Shield .......... August 15–19, 2005 ..... ...................................................... Response capabilities .................... FEMA Region X; Mobile Emergency 

Response Support (MERS) Detachments.

Northern Command (Sponsor), 

Alaska Command 

Dingo King 2005 ............................. August 20–24, 2006 ..... Kings Bay, GA .............................. National Nuclear Weapon Accident 

Exercise- Response capabilities and coordination with DOD.

FEMA Region IV; Mobile Emergency 

Response Support (MERS) Detachments.

Department of Defense (DOD)/Defense Threat Reduction Agency 

(DTRA) (Sponsors) 

Joint User Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE) 2005. August 1–30, 2005 ....... ...................................................... Interoperable communications ...... Mobile Emergency Response Sup- port (MERS) Detachments. United States Joint Forces Com- mand (USJFCOM) Ardent Sentry 2005 ......................... September 2005 ............ ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) at FEMA Headquarters; Response Division, 

Operations Branch, Planning Section.

Crisis Management Exercise ........... 2005 .............................. ...................................................... Response capabilities and coordination with DOD. FEMA Headquarters ....................... North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)/Department of Defense 

(DOD) 

Defense Interoperability Communications Exercise (DICE) 2006. February 20–March 3, 2006. ...................................................... Defense interoperability exercise/ testing. MERS—Denton Detachment .......... Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) 

(Sponsors) 
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PERSONNEL

Question. How many permanent and temporary personnel left FEMA during fiscal 

year 2005 and how many were replaced? 

Answer. During fiscal year 2005, there were 5,715 employee separations from 

FEMA and 6,051 employee accessions, for a turnover rate of 20.32 percent. 

Question. How many have left in fiscal year 2006? 

Answer. During fiscal year 2006, as of February 4, 2006, there have been 644 employee separations from FEMA and 4,822 employee accessions—for a turnover rate 

of 2.29 percent. 

Question. How many trained temporary personnel were/are available to FEMA in 

fiscal year 2001 through fiscal year 2006? 

Answer: 

Fiscal year 2001—2,521 

Fiscal year 2002—2,865 

Fiscal year 2003—3,289 

Fiscal year 2004—3,330 

Fiscal year 2005—5,458 

Fiscal year 2006—11,790 

All of FEMA’s temporary Disaster Assistance Employees (DAEs) receive training. 

Because DAEs are permitted to list themselves as not available for deployment, the 

number of DAEs available at any given time will vary. The numbers provided for 

prior years reflect total DAEs deployed for various disasters during the fiscal year. 

Fiscal year 2006 numbers reflect those currently on board as of 5/13/06. 

CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

Question. What is the estimated total cost of the business transformation program? Answer. In fiscal year 2007, USCIS plans to spend $112 million ($47 million as requested in the President’s fiscal year 2007 budget and $65 million from mandatory). As part of planning efforts in fiscal year 2006, USCIS is completing the business transformation strategy which will inform activities beyond 2007. 

CIS INITIATIVES

Question. Please provide a basic description of the SAVE and EEV programs including: (a) which one employers currently check to determine status of their employees; (b) when the SAVE program started; (c) what prohibitions have been placed 

on the program; (d) and what portion of the costs are covered by fees paid by whom. 

Answer. The SAVE Program.—The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 

(IRCA), required the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (now U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)), to establish a system for verifying the 

immigration status of non-citizen applicants for, and recipients of, certain types of 

Federally funded benefits, and to make the system available to Federal, State, and 

local benefit issuing agencies and institutions that administer such benefits. The 

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program was established in 

September 1987, and is the USCIS office responsible for administering DHS programs involving customer access to immigration status information contained in the 

SAVE Verification Information System (VIS). The VIS database consists of information drawn from the Central Index System (CIS) and the TECS/IBIS system, and 

contains over 120 million records. There are currently 197 agencies with over 

190,000 Federal, State, and local government users participating in SAVE. In fiscal 

year 2005 SAVE responded to more than 10.5 million immigration status 

verification queries from these users. SAVE customers access status information via 

the web, a personal computer with modem, 3,270 terminals, or batch method. The 

SAVE Federal, State, and local government users pay a per query cost for using the 

SAVE system. These query costs are paid directly to Computer Sciences Corporation, the contractor which operates and maintains the VIS database for the SAVE 

Program. 

The Basic Pilot (Employment Eligibility Verification).—In 1996, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), provided for the implementation of the Basic Pilot program for a 4-year period. Congress twice extended 

authorization for the Basic Pilot to its current authorization deadline of November 

2008. The USCIS SAVE Program and the Social Security Administration (SSA) 

jointly conduct the Basic Pilot Program. The program involves verification checks 

of the SSA and DHS databases, using an automated system to verify the employment authorization of newly hired employees. 
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The Basic Pilot was implemented in November 1997. By statute, the Basic Pilot 

is a voluntary program, and free to employers who volunteer. The Basic Pilot was 

originally available to employers in the States of California, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, New York and Texas; however, in December 2004, the pilot was expanded 

to employers in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. There are currently more 

than 5,500 employers enrolled in the Basic Pilot representing more than 23,500 employer sites. Basic Pilot performed more than 980,000 queries in fiscal year 2005. 

By statute, the Basic Pilot cannot be used to pre-screen job applicants; to re-verify 

employment authorization; or to verify employment authorization for those employees who were hired prior to the company joining the Basic Pilot Program. Presently, 

the Basic Pilot is available through a Web-Based access method. The USCIS is currently paying for the Basic Pilot query costs from general immigration benefit application fees. 

Question. Also describe the role that the Social Security Administration plays in 

these processes. 

Answer. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a SAVE agency user. SSA 

uses the SAVE system to verify the immigration status of non-citizens and naturalized citizens applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits and non-citizens 

applying for Social Security Numbers. 

Additionally, the SSA is jointly conducting the Basic Pilot program with USCIS. 

All Basic Pilot queries, whether the employee claims to be a citizen, national, or 

non-citizen, first go to the SSA database for verification. When the information cannot be verified through the automated system, the employee must contact an SSA 

field office to correct any discrepancies in the SSA record in order to confirm their 

employment authorization. All non-citizen queries also go to USCIS for verification 

of work authorization status. 

Question. What is the timeline for implementing SAVE and EEV? 

Answer. The SAVE Program has been in existence since September 1987. The 

Basic Pilot Program was implemented in November 1997. Language mandating an 

Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) Program is included in several pending 

pieces of legislation. Should legislation be passed mandating an EEV program, 

USCIS has estimated that it will take 12 to 18 months, from the time that USCIS 

receives funding through appropriations, to fully implement the program. The President’s fiscal year 2007 budget requests $111 million to improve and expand Basic 

Pilot in anticipation of a mandatory, national program. This funding will cover start 

up infrastructure improvements including increases in personnel, increased operating efficiency through automation of features and a reengineered process, and the 

increasing accuracy of DHS databases and data on individuals used in the 

verification process. These operating efficiencies are intended to reduce the reliance 

on manual verification and the need for personnel for this function. 

Question. What part of the EEV request is not tied to pending legislation? 

Answer. A total of $111 million in the President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request 

is in anticipation of legislation requiring a national mandatory employment eligibility verification program. In addition to the $111 million, the President’s budget 

also requests $20.5 million to support the existing base operations of the Basic Pilot 

and SAVE programs, and $4 million to support expansion of SAVE to meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act. Therefore, a total of $24.5 million out of a combined total of $135.5 million relating to immigration verification activities is not tied 

to pending legislation. 

CIS PERSONNEL

Question. How many status verifiers are there and where are they located? 

Answer. There are currently 159 Immigration Status Verifier positions. The 

charts below show where these positions are located. 

OFFICE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 

HEADQUARTERS: 

National Records Center (Contact Reps) .................................................................................................... 24 

FCO POSITIONS: 

Immigration Status Verifiers ....................................................................................................................... 135 

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 159 
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BREAKDOWN OF POSITIONS BY LOCATION 

Office Authorized 

HEADQUARTERS: 

Headquarters ............................................................................................................................................... 15 

National Records Center ............................................................................................................................. 9 

EASTERN REGION DISTRICT OFFICE: 

Atlanta ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Baltimore ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Boston ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Buffalo ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Cleveland ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Detroit .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Miami .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 

Newark ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 

New Orleans ................................................................................................................................................ 2 

New York ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 

Philadelphia ................................................................................................................................................ 2 

Portland, Maine ........................................................................................................................................... 1 

San Juan ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Washington .................................................................................................................................................. 3 

SUBOFFICE: 

Albany .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Charlotte, NC ............................................................................................................................................... 1 

Charlotte Amalie, VI .................................................................................................................................... 1 

Hartford ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Norfolk ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Pittsburgh .................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Providence ................................................................................................................................................... 1 

St. Albans .................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Vermont Service Center ............................................................................................................................... 1 

CENTRAL REGION DISTRICT OFFICE: 

Chicago ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Dallas .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 

Denver ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 

El Paso ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 

Harlingen ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Houston ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Kansas City ................................................................................................................................................. 1 

Omaha ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 

San Antonio ................................................................................................................................................. 2 

St. Paul ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 

SUBOFFICE: 

Salt Lake City .............................................................................................................................................. 1 

St. Louis ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 

WESTERN REGION DISTRICT OFFICE: 

Anchorage .................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Honolulu ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Los Angeles (Perm) ..................................................................................................................................... 24 

Los Angeles (Term) ..................................................................................................................................... 17 

Phoenix ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 

Portland, Oregon ......................................................................................................................................... 1 

San Diego .................................................................................................................................................... 3 

San Francisco .............................................................................................................................................. 6 

Seattle ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 

SUBOFFICE: 

Guam ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Las Vegas .................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Reno ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 

TOTAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 159 

USER FEE REFORM PROPOSAL

Question. Please provide details on the comprehensive immigration enforcement 

user fee reform rulemaking. 

Answer. Details of the Department’s plans for this reform rulemaking are still 

under review. 
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TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

Question. What is the status of the proposed legislation? 

Answer. To date, the legislation has not been enacted by Congress. 

Question. If legislation is not enacted, what is the impact on the fiscal year 2007 

budget? Answer. Fee revenues would be $20 million less than projected in the budget. 

Other immigration benefit applications would continue to subsidize the processing 

of temporary protected status applications due to the statutory fee cap. 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

RAIL PILOTS

Question. In fiscal year 2005, $10 million was funded to develop and conduct simulated real-world exercises to validate a training program for the use of commercially-available equipment against suicide bombers in commuter and passenger rail 

environments. How has the public responded to this program? 

Answer. As part of the rail security pilot program at the Port Authority TransHudson Rail Station at Exchange Place, screening of passengers occurred in two 

phases at the turnstile check-point: (1) Screening of the passenger and (2) Screening 

of baggage. Passengers proceeded through metal detectors, X-ray systems, physical 

search, and trace detection techniques—all of which were adapted to address a potential attack by a suicide bomber or via an improvised explosive device (IED) that 

has been left behind. 

Upon completion of this rail security screening, passengers were asked to voluntarily respond to the Rail Security Pilot Passenger Survey, a seven-item, self-report 

questionnaire concerning the passenger’s screening experience and opinions regarding the screening. 

Results of the survey indicated that many passengers felt that they were not adequately informed that the screening process was voluntary or that they had the 

right to refuse the screen and board their train at another station. However, the 

results also indicated that: 

—The majority of passengers did not feel uneasy about going through the screening process; 

—Passengers felt the screeners were extremely professional, courteous, and respectful; 

—The screening process, on average, did not require too much time; 

—Passengers were moderately in favor of future additional security testing of explosive detection technologies in rail stations; and that 

—Passengers strongly agreed that improving rail security is worth the additional 

time needed to go through the screening process. 

Overall survey results suggest that rail passengers had a favorable security 

screening experience and support efforts to improve rail screening. 

Question. Is there any funding included in the fiscal year 2007 budget to expand 

this program to other transit systems? 

Answer. No funding is included in the fiscal year 2007 budget to expand this program to other transit systems. 

Question. Does S&T plan to expand this program to the bus environment? 

Answer. The S&T Directorate plans to expand this screening concept to a bus terminal. Passengers will be screened in two phases at a check-point: (1) screening of 

the passenger and (2) screening of baggage. Passengers will proceed through an 

array of technologies such as walk-through metal detectors, X-ray systems, physical 

search and trace detection techniques—all of which will be adapted to address the 

suicide or leave-behind Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats. 

MANPADS

Question. $340 million has been appropriated to date for the development of countermeasures to protect commercial aircraft from the threat of Man Portable Air Defense Systems. The fiscal year 2007 budget indicates that findings will be presented 

to the Administration and Congress to aid them in making an informed decision to 

address protection of commercial airlines from the threat of MANPADS. When will 

that report be submitted to Congress? 

Answer. Congress has appropriated $231.9 million through fiscal year 2006 to the 

S&T Directorate’s Counter-MANPADS program to develop and demonstrate the migration of existing Counter-MANPADS technologies to the commercial airline industry. The Counter-MANPADS Phase II report has been prepared and is in the interagency review process. It will be provided to Congress as soon as the process is complete. 
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Question. What process will the Administration follow in determining whether 

such technological countermeasures should be purchased and deployed on commercial aircraft? 

Answer. The S&T Directorate will provide to Congress this spring a CounterMANPADS Phase II report containing cost and performance information that can 

be used as part of the decision-making process. The report will also provide information to assist with deciding the next steps in applying this technology to protect 

commercial airlines. Specific information that will be provided in the report includes 

the technical results of the Counter-MANPADS system demonstration, data and 

analysis on the installation of the systems on commercial aircraft, and current estimates for the cost of installing as well as maintain and support the systems in a 

commercial aviation environment. 

CHEMICAL DETECTION

Question. In testimony last year before the Subcommittee, former Assistant Secretary Parney Albright stated that S&T was working very closely with the Office 

of Domestic Preparedness on guidance that will allow grants to be used by transit 

authorities to deploy a chemical detection system, better known as PROTECT. 

While some transit authorities have purchased individual detectors, only three have 

deployed the PROTECT system. Assistant Secretary Albright stated ‘‘that there are 

something like 30 metro systems around the country—that would then basically 

take the system and install it. It is really inexpensive.’’ 

Why have only 3 systems installed such a system? 

Answer. The decision to install the Program for Response Options and Technology 

Enhancement for Chemical Terrorism (PROTECT) system is at the discretion of 

each transit system. Following the system’s successful demonstration in Washington, DC, New York City and Boston, the PROTECT system became available for 

installation in other transit systems. Procurement and installation of PROTECT 

systems can be funded by the Transit Security Grants Program administered by the 

DHS Office of Grants and Training (G&T). The Transit Security Grant Program includes funds for rail transit security, targeted to specific urban areas for the prevention and detection of explosive devices and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents. Acquisition of the PROTECT system is permissible under this program. The S&T Directorate is assisting G&T with technical data package development and is prepared to offer technical assistance in the deployment of the system 

through this program. 

Question. What is the cost to purchase and operate PROTECT? 

Answer. The average cost to equip a single transit station with the Program for 

Response Options and Technology Enhancement for Chemical Terrorism (PROTECT) system varies between $250,000 to $1 million to install, dependent upon the 

complexity of the station. Annual maintenance costs average approximately $50,000 

per station. 

Question. If S&T operates the Bio-Watch system for bio-threats, why shouldn’t 

S&T operate the PROTECT system for chemical threats? 

Answer. The Program for Response Options and Technology Enhancement for 

Chemical Terrorism (PROTECT) system is designed for chemical attacks within facilities or in localized areas, whereas BioWatch is a monitoring system for wide-area 

biological attacks. PROTECT is also designed for specific stakeholders such as transit facilities, and the response to an emergency has to be immediate to effectively 

mitigate the event and save lives. PROTECT is integrated with the local emergency 

operations centers (EOC) in the region and designed so that it would fit into and 

utilize existing infrastructure such as camera, information technology, and communication systems. Because PROTECT is integrated with existing infrastructure, the 

operating costs remain relativity low and are mainly associated with sensor maintenance. The sensors, once installed, require an adjustment period which can be 

lengthy to address local chemical interferences from various sources (exhausts, 

cleaning solutions, nearby businesses, etc.). These are best addressed locally. Therefore, PROTECT can be effectively owned and operated directly by the individual 

stakeholder. 

Since PROTECT is currently allowed through the Transit Security Grant Program, individual transit systems voluntarily make the decision to install the system 

such as Baltimore. Baltimore is in the process of installing their own system using 

a combination of grants and operating funds. Many other transit systems have 

shown an interest in PROTECT. 

The S&T Directorate has successfully installed systems in three transit systems 

and does have experience through the BioWatch program in deploying a monitoring 

and response system nationally. PROTECT, however, differs from BioWatch in the 
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response actions which need to be locally controlled to ensure an effective and timely response. Thus, any Federally funded program to ensure broad installation of 

PROTECT would be best served by requiring that stakeholders commit to incurring 

and maintaining operating and maintenance costs once the installation and transition period is complete. 

TUNNEL DETECTION

Question. What is S&T currently doing to develop technology and other deterrents 

to border tunnels? 

Answer. The S&T Directorate is developing border protection pattern discovery 

and prediction technologies that will provide a new capability to Immigration and 

Customs Enforcement (ICE). This capability will enable the rapid fusion of disparate information sources to discover geo-spatial, behavioral, and temporal patterns and indicators that will provide ICE field agents with local scene awareness 

and actionable intelligence. This technology will be developed within ICE’s Office of 

Intelligence to facilitate the derivation of patterns and indicators that address operational missions such as: (1) crossing routes and staging areas for cross border 

smuggling, (2) crossing patterns by group that will help identify the number of organized groups involved and their respective signatures, (3) crossing patterns by tactic 

that will help identify distinctive signatures for specific tactics, such as drug and 

human smuggling, (4) the identification of links and patterns between illegal border 

crossing and criminal activity within the United States, and (5) tunnel activity indicators to help discover the likely next tunneling start and end points. 

In addition, the S&T Directorate is working with the Office of Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to find 

technology solutions for tunnel detection along the Southern and Northern borders 

of the United States. 

The S&T Directorate participated in the Tunnel Detection Technical Support 

Working Group (TSWG) meeting held in January 2006 and the Joint Task Force6 Tunneling Conference held in June 2004. The S&T Directorate is also engaged 

with NORTHCOM’s Futures Group in relaying, discussing, and leveraging potential 

technologies that satisfy DOD and DHS’s tunnel detection needs. The S&T Directorate’s Border & Transportation (B&T) Portfolio met with NORTHCOM officials in 

August 2005 to discuss specific opportunities to collaborate and leverage each organization’s expertise. 

CBP is also coordinating with a number of sources that could possibly provide 

technology that will meet CBP’s detection needs. These sources include the Defense 

Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Sandia Laboratories, and the Border 

Research Technology Center. There is currently no proven technology that can detect the types of tunnels that have recently been encountered. Some promising research and development is being done by Sandia Laboratories, but at this time, its 

field utility is unknown. 

Question. What level of funding has been contributed to this effort to date and 

what, if any, funding is included in the fiscal year 2007 request? 

Answer. Funding for border protection pattern discovery and prediction was 

$700,000 in fiscal year 2005 and $1.2 million in fiscal year 2006. No funds are directly associated with detection of border tunnels in the fiscal year 2007 budget request. 

AIR CARGO SECURITY

Question. The Transportation Security Laboratory awarded nine contracts to develop new technologies that would provide enhanced security for containerized air 

cargo inspection and U.S. mail inspection transported on passenger aircraft. 

Please provide a notional schedule from testing of these systems to deployment, 

including costs for each step of the process. 

Answer. In September 2004, the Transportation Security Agency commenced a 

long-term research and development Air Cargo Inspection Project for development 

of new technologies in screening containerized and mail cargo. In fiscal year 2006, 

laboratory test and evaluations for eight technologies are planned. Pending availability of funding and satisfactory program progress, this will be followed by a 3- 

year effort (fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2010) for the system development phase 

and testing of technologies that have passed the laboratory test and evaluation. 

Based on the number of technologies that show potential for screening containerized 

and mail cargo during the system development phase, the operational test and evaluation phase will commence in fiscal year 2011. 
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Development phase Estimated duration (months) 

Projected cost 

(millions) Funding year 

Phase 1—Preliminary Design/Detailed Design ......................................... 24 $24.0 2005 

Proof of Concept Testing .................................................................. 12 2.4 2006 

Phase 2—System Development: 

Sub Phase I ...................................................................................... 8 12.0 2007 

Sub Phase II ..................................................................................... 8 12.0 2008 

Sub Phase III .................................................................................... 8 12.0 2009 

Phase 4—System Test .............................................................................. 8 4.0 2010 

Phase 5—Pilot Site ................................................................................... 4 8.0 2011 

Total .............................................................................................. 72 74.4 ........................

NEXT GENERATION EDS

Question. How much is budgeted for Manhattan II in fiscal year 2007? 

Answer. Funding for Phase II (systems development) of the Manhattan II project for fiscal year 2007 has been tentatively identified in the amount of $14.2 million. 

This is based on three contracts to be awarded for screening system development 

and the development of a system architecture to support the screening solutions. 

Question. Based on information provided by the Transportation Security Lab 

(TSL), deployable systems will be available starting in fiscal year 2010. However, 

the Subcommittee has learned that a comprehensive audit of the program is underway. What budget and deployment schedule implications does this have on the program? 

Answer. There is a cost-sharing study being conducted by the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) in response to direction received from Congress in fiscal year 

2005. A preliminary draft of the results from this study is being prepared. Based 

on the final results of this study, the strategic plan developed by TSA in fiscal year 

2005 may change, which will have an impact on future budget and deployment requirements. 

Question. Has there been discussion of charging industry for certification of EDS 

by the TSL? 

Answer. In the mid-90’s, when the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) was 

part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a reimbursable agreement was 

established charging industry a maximum of $50,000 for explosives detection system 

(EDS) certification testing. Unfortunately, this process was never re-established as 

the TSL was transferred from the FAA to the Department of Transportation and 

finally to the Department of Homeland Security (first within the Transportation Security Administration and then to the S&T Directorate). TSL is pursuing reincorporation of this process. 

Question. What is spent on the certification process? 

Answer. In order to accurately determine a fair and reasonable charge for the industry, the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL), in cooperation with the S&T 

Directorate, is currently assessing the costs associated with the use of laboratory 

time, laboratory materials, government and contractor labor used in the execution 

of explosive detection systems (EDS) certification testing. The certification process 

for EDS consists of five primary components: certification-readiness testing (CRT); 

pre-certification testing; certification testing; post-certification testing; and post-test 

data analysis and reporting. For any given system submitted to the TSL for EDS 

certification, the duration and cost of each of these elements varies, depending on 

the maturity, capability and throughput of the system under evaluation. The time 

that a given system is under evaluation also varies, but typically can range anywhere from as short as 6 weeks to as long as 6 months. Given these and other factors, at present we estimate an industry maximum for EDS certification would be 

established at approximately $250,000. 

BORDERSAFE

Question. What technologies have been certified and deployed through the 

BorderSafe program? 

Answer. Three main areas of technology have been deployed through the 

BorderSafe program. They include tools and technologies that support data merging 

and visualization; handheld, wireless access to regional and national law enforcement databases; and regional law enforcement information sharing. Specific examples are highlighted below. 

—A spatial temporal visualization (STV) and criminal activity network (CAN) 

toolset designed by the University of Arizona’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory 
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was deployed to the Tucson Police Department (TPD). The STV tool enables 

TPD crime analysts to plot suspicious or criminal incidents near critical infrastructure and explore distribution of those incidents by time period. The CAN 

tool integrates Customs and Border Protection (CBP) License Plate Reader data 

with a local TPD criminal record data set to reveal links among subjects who 

routinely crossed the border and are known offenders in the Tucson region. 

—Impact for customers: 

—BorderSafe merged Federal and local law enforcement data sets for analysis 

and visualization. As a result, 35 vehicles with a history of crossing the border and known links to criminal activity in Tucson were referred to CBP for 

alert status. 

—BorderSafe’s visualization tools identified a number of high-frequency border 

crossing vehicles with Mexican license plates and known associations to local 

Tucson crime networks. 

—A wireless data access application (known as Global Query) was developed and 

deployed to the San Diego Automated Regional Justice Information System 

(ARJIS)—a California Joint Powers Agency that includes over 70 law enforcement organizations in the counties of San Diego and Imperial. The wireless 

Global Query application enables field officers to use a handheld device to concurrently query a number of commonly used regional and national law enforcement databases, including: San Diego local records management and officer notification systems (local booking photos, county warrants); the National Crime 

Information Center (NCIC) (wanted persons, temporary restraining orders, and 

deported felon alerts); and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (registration, drivers license, and stolen vehicle information). The wireless Global 

Query application is currently used by more than 150 Federal, State and local 

law enforcement officers from 15 different agencies and taskforces in Southern 

California. 

—Impact for customers: 

—Hits on the deported felon watch list by BorderSafe program participants 

using the wireless Global Query application have led to over 200 identifications and arrests in the San Diego region. 

—An FBI agent registered a ‘‘suspected terrorist’’ hit using the wireless Global 

Query application. 

—The 20,000th fugitive for the San Diego U.S. Marshal’s Violent Crimes Task 

Force was arrested after a record check was run through BorderSafe’s wireless Global Query application. 

—DHS Border Patrol agents using the wireless Global Query application arrested 10 Brazilian subjects for being illegally smuggled into the United 

States. The driver of the vehicle was charged with felony alien smuggling. 

—Hundreds of suspect and fugitive identifications have been made in the field 

by local law enforcement and Federal task force members running records 

checks and retrieving digital photographs via BorderSafe’s wireless Global 

Query application. 

—A commercial law enforcement information and knowledge management system 

was deployed to San Diego ARJIS to consolidate records management data from 

18 Southern California jurisdictions. Data query access to the system was made 

available to the entire ARJIS user community (over 70 law enforcement organizations), and a data sharing protocol and virtual private network (VPN) was implemented to allow information sharing between ARJIS and the Tucson Police 

Department. VPNs were also implemented in Southern Arizona to support information sharing between the Tucson Police Department regional node and law 

enforcement agencies in Mohave County, Kingman, Bullhead City, and Lake 

Havasu City. 

—Impact for customers: 

—One day after implementation of the BorderSafe network connection between 

San Diego and Tucson, a TPD analyst with only the name of a suspected Tucson crime ring leader obtained the suspect’s driver’s license and mug shot 

photos from ARJIS. His photos were shown to an informant who positively 

identified the suspect, leading to his apprehension and arrest. 

—Through BorderSafe’s systems integration and network deployment initiatives, a TPD Sergeant found information and photos in ARJIS relevant to 

gang related criminals and their associates in the Tucson region. This information was used to enhance ongoing TPD investigations by positively identifying gang suspects and broadening the scope of surveillance of their known 

associates. 

Question. The budget indicates that the Southwest regional test bed will include 

two additional local jurisdictions along the border in fiscal year 2007. Where? 
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Answer. During fiscal year 2007, the BorderSafe program’s southwest regional 

test bed will expand to include two additional jurisdictions located in New Mexico 

and Texas. 

TRANSIT SECURITY PROJECT

Question. Through the Transit Security Project (TSP), S&T assists transit agencies in developing tactical countermeasures to reduce risk to transit systems from 

various terrorist threats. What actionable measures have been taken by transit systems as a result of the TSP? 

Answer. Since the Program for Response Options and Technology Enhancement 

for Chemical Terrorism (PROTECT) system is currently allowed through the Transit 

Security Grants Program, administered by the DHS Office of Grants and Training 

(G&T), individual transit systems voluntarily make the decision to install the system. Baltimore is in the process of installing their own system using a combination 

of grant and operating funds. Many other transit systems have shown an interest 

in PROTECT. Following the system’s successful demonstration in Washington, DC, 

New York City and Boston, the PROTECT system became available for installation 

in other transit systems via the grant program. 

Question. Is S&T working with the Grants & Training Office to make clear that 

these countermeasures are allowable under the current transit security grant guidance? 

Answer. The S&T Directorate is working directly with the Transit Security 

Grants Program administered by the DHS Office of Grants and Training (G&T). The 

S&T Directorate also assists G&T with technical data by serving as the point-ofcontact for questions and is prepared to offer technical assistance in the deployment 

of transit security systems through this program. 

COAST GUARD R&D

Question. The fiscal year 2007 budget reduces the amount of funding in the Coast 

Guard’s budget for R&D. How much in the fiscal year 2007 budget for S&T is dedicated to R&D for Coast Guard activities? Please specify each program and in which 

portfolio the work is being performed. 

Answer. The S&T Directorate is dedicating $2.8 million in fiscal year 2007 for research and development for Coast Guard activities. Approximately half of the budget in the Coast Guard Portfolio will be directed towards efforts in the Boarding Program, which focuses on providing and improving capabilities for boarding officers. 

The balance of the effort will be devoted to advancing and adapting technologies in 

the Compel Compliance Program, which concentrates on stopping or controlling 

threatening vessels and people in the maritime domain. 

R&D FUNDING

Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 budget request is dedicated to port 

security R&D? Please specify each program and in which portfolio the work is being 

performed. 

Answer. The Border and Transportation Portfolios’ cargo security program supports port security. The fiscal year 2007 budget request for this program is $16 million. 

Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 budget request is dedicated to air 

cargo R&D? Please specify each program and in which portfolio the work is being 

performed. 

Answer. For fiscal year 2007, $12 million was requested to continue the system 

development and test phase of the Aviation Cargo Security Pilot, which is evaluating promising commercial off-the-shelf aviation screening technologies. This work 

is being conducted through the Explosives Portfolio and is coordinated with the 

Transportation Security Administration. 

In addition, the fiscal year 2007 budget request for the continuation of the Air 

Cargo Pilots initiated in fiscal year 2006 included $5 million and an additional $5 

million for mid- and long-term R&D to support the development and identification 

of technologies for screening air cargo. The screening of air cargo will be based on 

a multi-layered approach due to the various types of cargo commodities, packaging 

types and transportation devices (break bulk, container, palletized, skids) that are 

part of the air cargo supply chain. One technology cannot meet all air cargo screening requirements and therefore and multi-effort R&D program must be maintained 

to develop and test technologies that meet government screening requirements as 

well as minimizing the economic impact on the air cargo supply chain. 
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Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 budget request is dedicated to container security R&D? Please specify each program and in which portfolio the work 

is being performed. 

Answer. The R&D Cargo Security fiscal year 2007 budget is $16 million. This program is conducted through the Border and Transportation Portfolio. The $16 million 

funds S&T Cargo Security Programs which include the Advanced Container Security Device and Container Security Device (CSD), the Marine Asset Tag and Tracking System, Security Carton, Advanced Material Container, Advanced Screening 

and Targeting and Supply Chain Security Architecture Programs. 

R&D FUNDING

Question. What lessons have been learned, if any, from the Operation Safe Commerce program? 

Answer. The last phase of Operation Safe Commerce (OSC), Phase II, provided 

insight into container security. During that phase, vulnerability assessments were 

conducted by the 18 pilot projects across the supply chains. These assessments included detailed examinations of customary operating procedures and infrastructure. 

They revealed that container security is composed of degrees of security and relied 

equally on technology and best practices. The pilot projects showed that security 

could be improved through a combination of improved business practices and enhanced technology. Best practices which were people driven often varied and were 

largely dependent upon outside factors such as local conditions, infrastructure, and 

traditions. 

Lessons Learned: 

—There are 13 standard security control points that provide the foundation to assess and model container threat scenarios, vulnerabilities and security counter 

measures. 

—Supplier 

—Factory 

—Empty Container Storage/Dray 

—Drayage of Cargo to Consolidator (if stuffing is not at factory) 

—Container Stuffing/Sealing (Consolidation) 

—Container Storage (Foreign) 

—Drayage to terminal (from factory to consolidator) 

—Foreign Terminal 

—Ocean Commerce 

—U.S. Terminal 

—Inland Drayage or Rail Transport (U.S.) 

—Deconsolidation (U.S.) 

—Business processes/information transmission 

—Technologies tested in Phase II did not adequately protect against a motivated 

adversary. Commercial technology was successfully used and integrated with 

business processes. However, even though many of the technologies demonstrated in the OSC pilots provided enhanced security, there were significant 

deficiencies noted in total detection. Most door seals were readily defeated; 

cargo in other containers interfered with sensor detectors; and biological and 

chemical detectors proved unreliable. Fixed reader technology faced many challenges. The dynamics of the supply chain forced many projects to change their 

routes; there were labor resistance, and the proprietary operation of the technology. Technology alone is not sufficient to protect the Nation’s cargo against 

the introduction of contraband or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). 

—There are no incentives to motivate commercial stakeholders to invest in container security measures. Container commerce is extremely cost sensitive and 

investment in discretionary security measures could place a stakeholder in a 

disadvantage commercially. 

—Basic security information is not available to the supply chain stakeholders. 

There is no facilitation of information sharing concerning supply chain security 

regarding relevant threats, vulnerabilities and security requirements between 

private industry and government. When anomalies were discovered there were 

no protocols in place to respond and investigate. Reporting protocols and guidance were developed within the OSC project by US CBP and the OSC Federal 

partners. 

The formation of supply chain partnerships can enhance container security. Container commerce is global and involves many stakeholders including the United 

States Government, foreign governments and commercial stakeholders. 
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Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 budget request is dedicated to transit 

security R&D? Please specify each program and in which portfolio the work is being 

performed. Answer. Within the fiscal year 2007 budget request, $183.73 million is included 

for research and development that can support transit security technologies. This 

work is being conducted across all S&T Directorate Portfolios, and much of this effort supports other Homeland Security mission requirements as well as transportation security. 

TRANSIT SECURITY R&D PROJECTS AND FUNDING 

[In millions of dollars] 

Portfolio Project name Fiscal year 2007 

Border and Transportation ........................................ Automated Pattern Discovery .................................... 0 

Critical Infrastructure Protection .............................. Automated Scene Understanding/Insider Threat 

Countermeasures.

2 .1 

Standards .................................................................. Blast Resistant Trash Receptacles .......................... 0 .32 

Threat Awareness ...................................................... Biometrics and Deception Detection ........................ 2 .6 

Biological Countermeasures ...................................... BioWatch ................................................................... 94 .0 

Critical Infrastructure Protection .............................. CIP Decision Support System ................................... 5 .8 

Critical Infrastructure Protection .............................. Control Systems Security .......................................... 0 .5 

Counter-MANPADS ..................................................... Counter-MANPADS Program ...................................... 4 .9 

Rapid Prototyping ...................................................... Emerging Civil Aviation Defense Technologies and 

Commercial Aircraft Protection Program.

7 .4 

Critical Infrastructure Protection .............................. Focused Sector Studies ............................................. 3 .0 

Critical Infrastructure Protection .............................. National CIP R&D Plan ............................................. 0 .9 

Border and Transportation ........................................ Rail Security: Chlorine Mitigation ............................. ..........................

Emergent and Prototypical Technology ..................... Transit Security Project ............................................. 1 .0 

Explosives .................................................................. Aviation Security ....................................................... 52 .98 

Explosives .................................................................. Suicide Bombers/Leave-Behind IEDs ........................ 8 .23 

TOTAL ........................................................... ................................................................................... 183 .73 

Automated Pattern Discovery (Border and Transportation).—Fusion of disparate 

data sources that maps threats across basic geographic, infrastructure, demographic, behavior, and time data. Impact: Provides decision makers the ability to 

rapidly assess a situation, automatically derive locations of high risk and vulnerability, prioritize asset allocation, and to assess their effectiveness over time. 

Automated Scene Understanding/Insider Threat Countermeasures (Critical Infrastructure Protection).—Visual interpretation tools that will be able to detect packages left-behind in rail cars. Impact: Enhanced monitoring and forensic video technologies for protection of mass transportation. 

Blast Resistant Trash Receptacles (Standards).—Will provide performance standards and test methods for blast resistant trash receptacles, allowing users to make 

informed purchase decisions. Impact: Initiated for transit systems, this project coordinated with the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders 

(SAVER) Program will build industry and law enforcement consensus about performance standards and test methods for these receptacles. We are coordinating 

with the DHS Office of Grants and Training for these standards. 

Biometrics and Deception Detection (Threat Awareness).—Robust multi-mode Biometric recognition systems for signature acquisition at a distance to increase recognition accuracy and efficiency for identification and deception detection. Impact: 

These systems provide an interviewing aid for intelligence & law enforcement and 

real-time screening at air, land, and sea portals with little or no negative impact 

on screening throughput. 

BioWatch (Biological Countermeasures).—Early warning system designed to detect 

the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents; network informs Federal, State, and local emergency management authorities about the extent of the release and assists in the rapid response to a biological terrorist act. Impact: Provides 

protection to several highly trafficked rail systems to provide early detection of a 

biological terrorism attack. Through the expansion of the BioWatch system to highthreat U.S. cities, air, rail, and other transportation systems will be equipped with 

detection capability at the discretion of the local decision makers. 

CIP Decision Support System (Critical Infrastructure Protection).—A suite of computer models that analyze and quantify the consequences to and interdependencies 

of the 17 infrastructure sectors (including transportation). Impact: Awareness of 

interdependencies, and cascading effects on the transportation sector. 
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Control Systems Security (Critical Infrastructure Protection).—Developing security 

measures and protocols for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

Impact.—Security for these systems which are vital in rail and waterway transportation. 

Counter-MANPADS Program (Counter-MANPADS).—Protect commercial aircraft 

from shoulder-launched missiles (Man Portable Air Defense Systems). Impact: Migration of existing Counter-MANPADS technologies to the commercial airline industry seeks to protect commercial aircraft while ensuring that resulting countermeasures systems have minimal impact on air carrier and airport operations, maintenance, and support activities. 

Emerging Civil Aviation Defense Technologies (Rapid Prototyping) and Commercial Aircraft Protection Program (Border and Transportation).—Studies aircraft susceptibility/vulnerability reduction, and countermeasures related to sabotage. 

Impact.—Will study pilot vision protection, aircraft structural hardening, reduction in vulnerabilities, thrust-only control/propulsion controlled aircraft, CBRE 

threats, and effects of hazardous items that elude screening. 

Focused Sector Studies (Critical Infrastructure Protection).—Identify measures to 

mitigate the effects of an attack or other hazard to critical infrastructure. Waterway 

transport, locks and dams, is under consideration for a study. Impact: Awareness 

of vulnerabilities, consequences of attacks on modes of transportation. 

National CIP R&D Plan (Critical Infrastructure Protection).—Coordination vehicle 

for all Federal research and development in protection of critical infrastructure sectors, including transportation. Impact: Improved coordination and awareness of Federal R&D in transportation security. 

Rail Security: Chlorine Mitigation (Border and Transportation).—A Chlorine Rail 

Hazard effort to study methods and technologies to mitigate the likelihood of an incident and the effects if an incident occurs. Impact: Will reduce the risk and effects 

of an accidental or intentional incident involving an extremely hazardous substance 

such as chlorine. 

Transit Security Project (Emergent and Prototypical Technology).—Characterize 

the threat of conventional explosives on critical structural elements of transit systems (subways); and assist transit agencies to analyze feasible countermeasures to 

reduce risk to structures from conventional explosives threat. Impact: HS support 

of the Transit Security project primarily includes (1) specific R&D activities for the 

prevention of and response to a WMD event, and (2) approaches to review and 

evaluate, as well as customize and extend, S&T Directorate technologies for the 

transit industry based on the unique characteristics of the transit environment. 

Aviation Security.—Complete the air cargo pilot to evaluate available technologies 

to screen break-bulk air cargo. Evaluate and ready for qualification, the prototype 

automated carry-on baggage explosives detection system. Improve and evaluate current passenger explosives detection systems. Continue the development of advanced 

systems to screen people for both explosives and weapons. And as improved systems 

become available, evaluate for certification or qualification checked baggage EDS, 

checkpoint screening, and cargo screening systems. 

Suicide Bombers/Leave-Behind IEDs.—Pilot available and prototype explosives 

detection and mitigation countermeasures in operational environments to protect 

critical infrastructure. Develop prototypes of advanced systems to screen people for 

suicide bombs. 

Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 budget request is dedicated to border 

security R&D? Please specify each program and in which portfolio the work is being 

performed. 

Answer. Within the Conventional Missions (Border and Transportation Portfolio), 

the R&D Border Security fiscal year 2007 budget request is $36 million. The breakout is: $20 million for Border Watch (includes support to Secure Border Initiative, 

CBP UAV sensors evaluation) ; and $16 million for Cargo Security. 

Question. How much of the fiscal year 2007 budget request is dedicated to interoperability R&D outside of the SAFECOM program? Please specify each program 

and in which portfolio the work is being performed. 

Answer. Interoperability research and development (R&D) within the S&T Directorate is conducted through the Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC). 

The fiscal year 2007 budget request of $29.74 million for interoperability related 

R&D includes $25.39 million for SAFECOM and $4.34 million for program areas 

outside of SAFECOM. The chart below specifies the breakout of interoperability related R&D programs. It should be noted that these estimates are subject to change 

depending upon the final appropriation amount. 
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OFFICE FOR INTEROPERABILITY AND COMPATIBILITY 

[Millions of dollars] 

Program areas Fiscal year 2007 

Communications (SAFECOM) 1 ............................................................................................................................. 25.4 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................ 3.1 

Training ................................................................................................................................................................ .4 

Other ..................................................................................................................................................................... .8 

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 29.7 

1 All of the Communications budget supports SAFECOM. 

DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE (DNDO)

Question. What percentage of the DNDO budget is directed to each of the three 

layers identified—exterior, border, and interior? 

Answer. A majority of the programs included in the DNDO budget request have 

applications across several, if not all, of the three architecture layers. For instance, 

technologies developed with funds requested for both systems development and 

transformational research and development (a total of $209 million) could have applications in operations within the United States, at the U.S. border, and overseas. 

Equally, these technology programs will feed potential acquisition programs beyond 

those executed by the DNDO and are not represented in the DNDO budget request. 

The systems engineering and test and evaluation efforts that support these technology development programs also have application across several, if not all, of the 

three architecture layers. 

With that being said, the request for Systems Acquisition, which results in detection systems being deployed to specific geographic locations, can be clearly allocated 

to each of the layers. Of the $178 million requested for Systems Acquisition, $157 

million will support the deployment of technologies to the Nation’s borders (primarily at ports of entry), while an additional $21 million will provide a detection 

‘‘surge’’ capacity for the Nation’s interior. No funds requested through the Systems 

Acquisition PPA will fund deployment of technologies exterior to the United States. 

Question. Since most of the ‘‘exterior’’ layer encompasses primarily detection and 

interdiction efforts by other agencies like the Departments of Energy, State, and Defense, what authority will DNDO have over those agencies in the development and 

deployment of the global architecture? 

Answer. The DNDO has been given the mission of ‘‘centralized planning with decentralized execution.’’ While the DNDO will not have oversight over other agencies 

responsible for implementing portions of the global architecture, it will continue to 

advocate beneficial programs to the Administration, as well as the Congress, and 

identify duplicative or ineffectual programs when necessary, with proposed improvements. 

Question. Why does the budget propose to combine both the acquisition budget 

and the longer-term R&D budget together in the same appropriation account? 

Answer. At a macroscopic level, all activities of the DNDO are aligned to a single, 

fairly specific goal—the prevention of nuclear and radiological terrorism. As such, 

the Department chose to combine all clearly identifiable requests for this purpose 

into a single appropriation for the DNDO. At the same time, the Department did 

decide to segregate acquisition funds into a separate PPA to provide clarity regarding investments in long-term research and development and procurement activity. 

The decision to combine these activities into a single appropriation is supported 

by the reality that technology development and acquisition programs move across 

a gradual transition from the systems development phase to the acquisition phase, 

with the joint goal, from a performance-based standpoint, of fielding capable systems to counter the given threat. It is this intrinsic integration that led the Department to combine these activities into a single appropriation. 

Question. Would DNDO be better served if long-term research and development 

was separated from the acquisition of technology and systems that are available 

today? 

Answer. The Department believes that the appropriations structure included in 

the fiscal year 2007 President’s Budget adequately allows the DNDO to complete 

its mandated mission, while at the same time providing the necessary visibility into 

the use of appropriated funds. 

Question. The Government Accountability Office has expressed concerns about the 

reliability of the Advanced Spectroscopic Portals (ASP) technology. The budget proposes $20 million to expand crystal manufacturing capacity to meet ASP require-
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ments for gamma detectors in fiscal year 2007–10. In fiscal year 2006 $12 million 

is proposed to be spent on this capacity development. According to the DNDO budget, a limited number of ASP portals will not be piloted in the field until fiscal year 

2007. 

Given GAO’s concerns about the ASP technology, why is so much funding going 

towards expanding the capacity of an unproven technology? 

Answer. First, it should be noted that the total investment planned for the Sodium Iodide Manufacturing Program is $32 million, concluding in fiscal year 2007. 

The decision to begin to invest in this expansion of domestic production capacity is 

supported by initial results from DNDO testing of ASP systems, which validated 

spectroscopic capabilities when compared with polyvinyl toluene, or PVT-based systems and demonstrated, in some cases, a four times improvement in performance 

against threat-like objects and a 60 percent reduction in alarms generated by naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). Additionally, in light of DNDO projection to expand the rate of acquisition of ASP systems in the coming year, DNDO 

requirements will exceed current crystal production capacity by as early as fiscal 

year 2007. 

Given the proven performance of ASP systems during DNDO qualification testing 

in late fiscal year 2005 and the long timescales involved in this type of capitalization program, the DNDO believes it prudent begin this investment immediately. By 

doing this, the industrial base will be prepared to meet expanding DNDO needs in 

fiscal year 2007 and beyond. 

Question. What is the total investment DNDO plans to make to expand the capacity? 

Answer. The total investment planned for the Sodium Iodide Manufacturing Program is $32 million, of which $12 million will be provided in fiscal year 2006 and 

$20 million will be provided in fiscal year 2007. 

Question. The cost of the ASP Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) is roughly three 

times the cost of PVT–RPMs. Based on the initial testing of the ASP technology, 

has DNDO performed a cost-benefit analysis comparing the two technologies? 

Answer. Though initial procurement costs of ASP RPMs are likely to be higher 

than those of PVT-based RPMS, the total life-cycle and operations costs for ASP systems are likely to be approximately equal to those of PVT-based systems. The primary reason for this is the greatly reduced secondary inspection rate associated 

with ASP systems, which will result in the need for less CBP officers (and RPMs) 

to be dedicated to labor-intensive secondary inspections, and an accompanying improvement in the overall flow of goods and people. 

The DNDO and CBP are currently conducting a joint analysis to determine the 

most cost-effective means of deploying ASP systems to the Nation’s POEs. This 

analysis will take into account performance information gathered through DNDO 

testing and current cost estimates, as well as operational metrics such as throughput rates, NORM rates, and personally-owned vehicle (POV) rates at individual 

ports. The analysis will lead to a strategy that deploys ASP systems only to locations where the benefits of these systems (when compared to current-generation 

technologies) is required to maintain screening operations at acceptable detection 

thresholds without impeding the flow of people and goods. Overall, this deployment 

strategy will provide the optimum mix of current and next-generation systems while 

maintaining a fiscally responsible approach to the program. 

Question. In light of the threefold increase to acquire ASP–RPMs, what benefits 

will they provide over RPMs currently deployed? 

Answer. Beyond the reductions in secondary costs outlined in the previous response, ASP systems address a substantial capabilities gap in the currently deployed architecture by increasing the probability of detecting smuggled nuclear and 

radiological materials, while decreasing the probability of falsely alarming on 

NORM or innocent radioactive materials (such as granite tiles, ceramics, and kitty 

litter) or incorrectly dismissing nuclear material. ASP systems use their ability to 

identify the source of detected radiation through spectroscopic isotopic identification 

to accomplish this. 

With current-generation systems, which only indicate the presence of radiation 

but provide no information as to its identity, operational requirements often require 

a ‘sensitivity threshold’ to be set to alleviate the need for labor-intensive and timeconsuming secondary inspections. ASP systems do not implement this type of 

threshold. Rather, ASP portals systems automatically detect all sources of radiation—and use the identification capability to sort the threat material from the innocent sources of radiation. The use of spectroscopic identification will dramatically 

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Question. According to the DNDO budget, qualification tests for a rail portal monitor system will occur in May of 2007. When does DNDO anticipate a full rate production decision? 

Answer. Contingent upon ASP contract award in the summer of fiscal year 2006, 

the DNDO is currently anticipating systems qualification testing for rail variants 

of the ASP system by May 2007. Given this timeline, the DNDO anticipates a full 

rate production decision for the rail variant by the summer of fiscal year 2007. 

Question. Does DNDO plan to pursue similar systems to screen air cargo? If so, 

is this work being coordinated with the Transportation Security Laboratory? 

Answer. If operational requirements to screen air cargo emerge (beyond what is 

currently being done at international mail facilities and planned at international 

airports), and these requirements necessitate additional capabilities provided by 

ASP systems when compared to current-generation technologies, the DNDO would 

pursue ASP variants for this mission. If this occurs, the DNDO would fully coordinate with TSL (as well as TSA, S&T, and CBP) to incorporate ASP systems, as appropriate, into other technology solutions currently under development. 

Question. The fiscal year 2007 budget proposes a $7 million increase for red 

teaming. Within that budget request, what specific exercises to identify 

vulnerabilities in Federal, State, and local operations are planned? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2007 budget request includes funding for both the Preparedness Directorate’s National Exercise Program and for DNDO activities. The 

DNDO intends to conduct red teaming exercises across the entire global nuclear detection architecture, to include both operational assets such as RPMs at the Nation’s 

borders and support assets such as technical reachback and the Nuclear Assessment 

Program. The exact exercises to be conducted in fiscal year 2007 have yet to be identified. The DNDO anticipates standing up a red teaming ‘‘cell’’ by April 2006. This 

cell will develop adversary playbooks (without prior knowledge of DNDO capabilities) that can be used to evaluate all portions of the deployed and operated architecture. As part of this effort, the DNDO red team will participate in the Top Officials 

4 Exercise (TOPOFF 4) in November 2007. Beyond these red teaming activities, the 

budget request will also fund a series of net assessment activities, including an 

analysis of open source information. 

Question. Will any of the funding be used for red teams to penetrate border entry 

points? 

Answer. While the exact nature of the exercises to be conducted in fiscal year 

2007 is still under development, the DNDO intends to conduct red teaming exercises 

against multiple components of the global detection architecture, including border 

entry points. In addition, aspects of the TOPOFF 4 exercises, in which the DNDO 

will participate, will likely involve the evaluation of border entry point operations 

and their overall effectiveness. 

Question. The budget request includes $21 million for the ‘‘SURGE’’ program. 

What equipment and systems will be purchased with the funding? 

Answer. The DNDO is currently conducting a requirements analysis for the 

‘‘Surge’’ program, with a targeted completion date of April 2006. Following this analysis, the DNDO will identify standardized equipment that would be acquired, with 

a goal of initiating procurement in early October 2006. The DNDO anticipates that 

equipment will primarily consist of a mix of vehicle-based and human portable detection systems. 

Question. What type of capacity to rapidly respond will this funding provide? 

Answer. The ‘‘Surge’’ program is still in the planning and requirements analysis 

phase, and final determinations for overall capacity have yet to be made. Initial 

planning estimates focus on providing the appropriate amount of detection systems 

to equip approximately 250 operators with vehicle-based mobile systems and 

human-portable (backpack and handheld) systems. The requested funding will also 

allow the DNDO to pre-train a number of operators that can then be leveraged to 

train additional operators rapidly in the event of a heightened alert. The DNDO is 

still in the process of exploring several operational concepts for the fielding of equipment, including Federal/State/local hybrids and concepts for full State and local operations using Federally-loaned equipment. 

Question. Where will these systems be stored? 

Answer. The ‘‘Surge’’ program is still in the planning and requirements analysis 

phase, but initial DNDO plans focus on pre-positioning assets with DOE Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) teams, so as to leverage existing USG infrastructure. If this option ultimately proves to not be viable, additional options that might 

be available for consideration include DOE National Laboratories, DOD storage and 

logistics facilities, and FEMA storage locations. 
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Question. What measures are being taken to coordinate with Federal, State, and 

local governments to prepare for scenarios where rapid deployment of these systems 

would be necessary? 

Answer. The DNDO will begin engaging with select State and local agencies to 

develop a range of scaleable deployment strategies based on various potential threat 

scenarios in late fiscal year 2006. Based on these interactions, the DNDO plans to 

conduct the first full-scale ‘‘Surge’’ training program by December 2006, with the 

first systems validation test occurring in January 2007. The DNDO will then expand this training to additional State and local operators in preparation for 

TOPOFF 4 in November 2007. 

Question. The budget request includes $13.5 million for Systems Architecture development. Based on the fact that other Federal Departments such as Energy, State, 

and Defense are all part of the global nuclear detection and interdiction structure, 

are those agencies contributing funding towards the development of the global architecture? 

Answer. While multiple agencies across the Federal Government are part of the 

global nuclear detection architecture, the responsibility for developing and documenting the architecture resides with the DNDO. Other agencies, however, play an 

important role in the development of the nuclear detection architecture. The Departments of Energy and Defense, as well as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, CBP, 

and the U.S. Coast Guard have each detailed staff members to the DNDO Office 

of Systems Engineering and Architecture to ensure that input and concerns of each 

agency are represented in architecture development and recommendations. However, because the DNDO is the lead agency responsible for the design of the global 

nuclear detection architecture, all funds for its development are included in the 

DNDO budget request. 

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY SENATOR PATRICK J. LEAHY

BORDER CROSSING CARD—THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE (WHTI)

IMPLEMENTATION

Question. Open Ultra High Frequency (UHF) was designed to track pallets—it is 

not a secure technology. Why then is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

supporting an open UHF standard for the border crossing card? 

Answer. DHS is working with the Department of State to evaluate the type of 

reader technology that will most cost-effectively keep border traffic moving at acceptable response times while also protecting privacy and enabling future 

functionality (e.g., potentially documenting land border exit from the United States). 

Existing, proven CBP land border trusted traveler programs (NEXUS, SENTRI and 

FAST), as well as US VISIT’s I–94 card pilot, currently use a UHF standard in primary lanes. Abandoning the current technology for a different one would require a 

change in standards at land border primary lanes for these existing programs. 

Moreover, even a proximity detection standard for a PASS card would likely differ 

from the ePassport technology that the Department of State is currently planning 

to implement. The ePassport requires Basic Access Control (BAC) and can only be 

accessed through a two-step process initiated by first running the document across 

a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) reader, which effectively unlocks it, and then running it across a platen to read it. Utilizing BAC could thus be expected to increase 

response times, with corresponding implications for land border thru-put. 

We are also considering whether documents containing personal data, such as the 

e-Passport, merit different levels of protection vice documents that contain no personal data but merely serve as a pointer to information in a database. To further 

address privacy concerns, DHS and the State Department are exploring other mitigation strategies such as a storage pouch to shield a card when it is not in use. 

Question. Why will DHS not support the ISO 14443 standard that is being used 

on ePassports? 

Answer. DHS is working with the Department of State to evaluate the type of 

reader technology that will most cost-effectively keep border traffic moving at acceptable response times while also protecting privacy and enabling future 

functionality (e.g., potentially documenting land border exit from the United States). 

Existing, proven CBP land border trusted traveler programs (NEXUS, SENTRI and 

FAST), as well as US VISIT’s I–94 card pilot, currently use a UHF standard in primary lanes. Abandoning the current technology for a different one would require a 

change in standards at land border primary lanes for these existing programs. 

Moreover, even a proximity detection standard for a PASS card would likely differ 

from the ePassport technology that the Department of State is currently planning 
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to implement. The ePassport requires Basic Access Control (BAC) and can only be 

accessed through a two-step process initiated by first running the document across 

a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) reader, which effectively unlocks it, and then running it across a platen to read it. Utilizing BAC could thus be expected to increase 

response times, with corresponding implications for land border thru-put. 

We are also considering whether documents containing personal data, such as the 

e-Passport, merit different levels of protection vice documents that contain no personal data but merely serve as a pointer to information in a database. To further 

address privacy concerns, DHS and the State Department are exploring other mitigation strategies such as a storage pouch to shield a card when it is not in use. 

Question. DHS will have to install readers for the ePassport that is based on the 

secure ISO 14443 technology, which is not compatible with open UHF technology. 

How much more will an entirely second set of readers and interface cost if DHS selects an open UHF standard for the PASS card? 

Answer. DHS is working with the Department of State to evaluate the type of 

reader technology that will most cost-effectively keep border traffic moving at acceptable response times while also protecting privacy and enabling future 

functionality (e.g., potentially documenting land border exit from the United States). 

Existing, proven CBP land border trusted traveler programs (NEXUS, SENTRI and 

FAST), as well as US VISIT’s I–94 card pilot, currently use a UHF standard in primary lanes. Abandoning the current technology for a different one would require a 

change in standards at land border primary lanes for these existing programs. 

Moreover, even a proximity detection standard for a PASS card would likely differ 

from the ePassport technology that the Department of State is currently planning 

to implement. The ePassport requires Basic Access Control (BAC) and can only be 

accessed through a two-step process initiated by first running the document across 

a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) reader, which effectively unlocks it, and then running it across a platen to read it. Utilizing BAC could thus be expected to increase 

response times, with corresponding implications for land border thru-put. 

We are also considering whether documents containing personal data, such as the 

e-Passport, merit different levels of protection vice documents that contain no personal data but merely serve as a pointer to information in a database. To further 

address privacy concerns, DHS and the State Department are exploring other mitigation strategies such as a storage pouch to shield a card when it is not in use. 

Question. When will a final decision be made on the PASS card technology? 

Answer. This is still being discussed between DHS and DOS, but the goal is to 

begin issuing the new passport cards by the spring of 2007. 

Question. I have several questions about how DHS plans to fund the implementation of the border crossing card, which are as follows: 

How much money in fiscal year 2007 has DHS requested for border crossing card 

implementation? 

Answer. The budget doesn’t request specific funding for issuing the new passport 

cards. 

Question. I have noted several areas that will require significant resources, including information technology; hardware, including the PASS Card readers at borders; road work and other infrastructural improvements; and training for DHS, CBP 

and other staff who will try to make this program work efficiently on the border. 

Please tell me your plans and budget requests in the specific areas of information 

technology; hardware, such as the card readers; infrastructure; and training, as related to WHTI. 

Answer. Up-front funding needs associated with PASS Card infrastructure are 

currently being assessed and were not included in the fiscal year 2007 budget. 

Question. How does DHS propose to implement WHTI and have it operational by 

January 1, 2008? 

Answer. We are working with the Department of State to get a Notice of Proposed 

Rule Making published and to develop the best strategies to implement the technology piece of WHTI, taking into account privacy issues as well as comments from 

the public from the Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making. 

Question. Is that deadline realistic? 

Answer. DHS believes that it will be able to implement required elements by January 1, 2008. DHS is working with Department of State to get the Notice of Proposed Rule Making published and to develop the best strategies to implement the 

technology piece of WHTI, taking into account privacy issues as well as comments 

from the public from the Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making. 

Question. If that deadline is unrealistic, then should Congress consider modifying 

it? 
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Answer. DHS believes that WHTI is an important border security initiative that 

will standardize and secure travel document requirements and believes that it will 

be able to implement required elements by January 1, 2008. 

Question. I would like to work with you to ensure that WHTI is implemented in 

a manner that considers security, commerce and community ties. 

In your opinion, does agency discretion allow for implementation in phases, such 

that the government can assess what works and what does not? 

Answer. DHS and the State Department have proposed to implement WHTI in 

two phases, first for the air and sea environment, and second for the land border 

environment. Both agencies believe that this will allow for an orderly implementation, since more travelers in the air and sea environments currently possess travel 

documents and due to the complexities of the land border environment, where additional technology must be part of the solution. The regulatory rule making process 

requires the government to evaluate and consider comments from the public, giving 

us the opportunity to review potential solutions to help implement WHTI. DHS is 

also evaluating existing programs and pilots for potential solutions. 

Question. In your opinion, does agency discretion allow you to test pilot programs 

before implementing the WHTI? 

Answer. Yes. We expect to build upon existing pilots and programs such as FAST 

(Free and Secure Trade) and NEXUS, which are currently operational at many CBP 

facilities. 

NORTHERN BORDER AND BORDER PATROL AGENTS

Question. I have fought hard since September 11, 2001, to increase the number 

of border patrol agents on the Northern Border and was glad to see a request for 

approximately 1,500 new agents in the President’s budget. It was unclear to me, 

however, whether the request includes any new agents for the Northern Border. 

Of the roughly 1,500 new positions, how many are designated for the Northern 

Border? 

Answer. The 1,500 new Border Patrol Agents requested in fiscal year 2007 will 

be deployed initially to the Southwest Border where there is the largest concentration of apprehensions and gaps in terms of our ability to secure the border. While 

the focus of the new hires is the Southwest Border, consideration is given to relocate 

experienced agents to the Northern Border based on current deployment levels and 

threat assessments. It is anticipated that up to 10 percent of the new hire amount 

could be considered for relocation to the Northern Border, again, depending on deployment levels, technology, organizational capacity and threat assessment at the 

time the deployments are being considered. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT CENTER

Question. I was pleased to see that the President’s budget request included an additional $4 million for operations at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

(ICE) Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC). The LESC responds to over 

600,000 annual inquiries on criminal illegal aliens from local, State and Federal law 

enforcement agencies throughout the country 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The 

workload at the LESC is growing significantly as DHS and ICE are tasking the center with additional duties to assist even more local, State and Federal law enforcement authorities. 

Please provide to me the details for what these additional funds will be used at 

the LESC. 

Answer. The funding will support the hiring of 66 additional employees at the 

LESC. 

Question. Due to the ICE hiring freezes over the past several years, I would imagine that the staffing levels at the LESC have fallen below authorized levels of FTEs. 

Will some of the additional funds be used to hire additional full time employees at 

the Center? 

Answer. Yes. The funding will support the hiring of 66 additional employees at 

the LESC. 

DERBY LINE

Question. While reviewing the General Services Administration (GSA) budget submission for the coming year, I noticed that no money is included in the President’s 

proposal for the Derby Line port expansion project. In fact, there are seven Southern Border stations on the list and not one from the Northern Border. While GSA 

submits the formal request for projects, I understand that DHS compiles and 

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Senator Jeffords and I worked very hard last year to secure the money needed 

by the State of Vermont to upgrade its road network leading up to the Derby Line 

port. We fought hard to ensure Federal funds were available to address what was 

otherwise an unfunded mandate, so I therefore have several questions about this 

situation. 

Is DHS committed to completing the Derby Line project? If so, is there enough 

money available currently to continue the port expansion? 

Answer. DHS is committed to the Land Ports of Entry Modernization Program. 

Derby Line was a priority project, which we forwarded in our fiscal year 2005 request to the General Services Administration (GSA). GSA has completed the Feasibility Study and Design. Unfortunately, GSA must weigh their entire project for all 

Federal agencies and Derby Line was not submitted in their fiscal year 2007 budget. 

DHS has notified GSA that Derby Line will be its highest priority project in its fiscal year 2008 submission to GSA. 

Question. What is your timetable for upgrading the facilities at border stations 

across Vermont—especially those for which funding was reprogrammed last year? 

Answer. The DHS and CBP Capital Investment Program (CIP) is undergoing continuous modifications as Strategic Resource Assessments (SRAs) are completed. We 

have just recently completed site surveys for all land ports of entry located in the 

New England States. The SRAs will assess the current facility conditions and use 

updated land ports of entry (LPOE) standards to determine the facility’s operational 

requirements. We will then extend our models out 30 years and see what our total 

requirements should be in the future. The SRA will help guide us in establishing 

our priorities based on data collected and conditions of the land ports of entry 

(LPOEs) and rank them accordingly. 

Currently, our Capital Improvement Plan has proposed the following: Derby Line, 

VT, as top priority for fiscal year 2008; Richford, VT, in fiscal year 2009; Beebe 

Plains, and Richford (Pinnacle Road), VT, in fiscal year 2010; Norton, VT, in 2011 

and Highgate Sprints, VT, in 2012. The CIP is updated annually based on the results of the SRA. We will be updating the CIP in the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2006 

for the fiscal year 2008 program and initiate the formulation of the fiscal year 2009 

program with the General Services Administration. 

Question. What commitment can we expect from DHS make to upgrade the Northern Border when it has not requested any funding for construction projects? 

Answer. DHS has recently completed design standards for small ports of entry. 

The completion of the design standards will allow DHS and the General Services 

Administration to compress the project delivery schedule, and will allow DHS to 

seek funding for the replacement of more than 102 small ports along our northern 

border over the next 15 years. 

Question. Will you keep me informed on the progress of border upgrades in 

Vermont? 

Answer. DHS, in concert with General Services Administration (GSA), will provide program updates at critical points along the program planning and construction 

delivery process. 

I–91 CHECKPOINT

Question. As you may recall, DHS established a temporary checkpoint on Interstate 91 in Hartford, Vermont, from December 2003 to May 2005. While we occasionally heard about CBP making a drug-bust or identifying an expired visa there, 

it seemed to me that the checkpoint did far more to harass law-abiding Vermonters 

than to protect their security. I was not the only person who felt this way. In fact, 

former Republican Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, criticized the Hartford 

checkpoint as an unnecessary government intrusion. 

Last May, DHS announced that the temporary checkpoint would be dismantled 

and the Border Patrol agents there redeployed to the Southern Border. You can 

imagine my surprise, then, when I recently learned that DHS has quietly begun 

conducting a feasibility study to see whether it should build a permanent checkpoint 

on I–91. I understand that the study was initiated about a month ago and should 

be complete in 6 months. 

What about the situation on the Southern Border has changed so much that shifting 25–30 Border Patrol agents to a checkpoint 92 miles from the border with Canada makes any sense? 

Answer. Border Patrol tactical traffic checkpoints, such as the one located on 

Interstate 91, are a critical component of CBP’s multi-layered border security strategy. This strategy was developed to maximize resources and increase the certainty 

of arrest of anyone attempting to illegally enter the United States. The Border Patrol traffic checkpoint on Interstate 91 is operated intermittently as a strategic com-
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ponent, meaning that there may be extended periods of time that the checkpoint is 

not operational. Available resources and intelligence dictate when the tactical traffic 

checkpoint on Interstate 91 will be operational. When the Interstate 91 Traffic 

Checkpoint was ‘‘dismantled,’’ it was in fact temporarily not operational. Since the 

tactical Border Patrol checkpoint was instituted on Interstate 91 in December of 

2003, apprehensions have included 688 illegal alien apprehensions, 27 illegal aliens 

from special interest countries, and 154 pounds of marijuana valued at $693,000. 

These apprehensions include numerous criminal aliens with convictions and outstanding warrants for rape of a child, arson, fraud, assault & battery, domestic assault, burglary, fraudulent documents, re-entry after deportation and multitude of 

others with serious immigration or criminal records. Furthermore, when the national threat level was raised post September 11, 2001 the Interstate 91 checkpoint 

was operational 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Staffing to facilitate this operation 

required that detailed agents be brought into Swanton Sector to augment the normal cadre of agents. Once the threat level was lowered the detailed staff were returned to their normally assigned Sectors and the responsibility of manning the 

Interstate 91 traffic checkpoint was returned to Swanton Sector. There have never 

been plans to cease Border Patrol tactical checkpoints on Interstate 91 nor were 

there any plans to permanently reassign Northern Border agents to the Southern 

Border during 2005. Since the national threat level was lowered the agents that operate the Interstate 91 traffic checkpoint are permanently assigned to the Newport 

Border Patrol Station in Swanton Sector. These agents are assigned routine Border 

Patrol duties when they are not assigned to the checkpoint. 

Question. How do you intend to pay for the construction and redeployment? 

Answer. If permission to build permanent checkpoints were granted, the construction would be identified and submitted as an unfunded requirement. The local Sector Chief would address the redeployment of personnel as needed. 

Question. Will you keep me informed on the progress of your study and decisionmaking? 

Answer. The Interstate 91 Border Patrol traffic checkpoint feasibility and environmental impact study was funded and initiated on January 13, 2006. It is estimated 

that the study will be completed in Spring 2006. The results of the study and any 

decisions on project advancement will be shared with your office through CBP’s Office of Congressional Affairs. 

HURRICANE KATRINA

Question. It is difficult to locate hard numbers about the numbers of dead or missing resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The press has reported that 1,300 persons are 

dead and that approximately 3,200 individuals are still listed as ‘‘missing’’ or 

‘‘whereabouts unknown.’’ 

Almost 6 months after the hurricane hit, these numbers are staggering. It may 

be that more people were killed in the hurricane than were killed in the terrorist 

attacks of September 11. 

Why are so many names still listed as missing? What is the government doing 

to locate them? 

Answer. As and initial matter, it must be noted that the States have the sovereign responsibility for declaring deaths and investigating reports of missing individuals. The State medical examiner, in particular, is usually responsible for declaring deaths and all numbers come from the States. 

DHS supportes the effort to collect data on missing people through the Find Family National Call Center (FFNCC), the national collection point for information on 

missing family members or those who may have perished in Hurricanes Katrina or 

Rita from the State of Louisiana. The center seeks to reunite families and to help 

locate and recover the remains of loved ones. The FFNCC is a joint effort between 

the State of Louisiana, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human 

Services. 

Callers to the FFNCC are asked to provide any available information about their 

missing loved ones, including: 

—A physical description; 

—Doctors’ and dentists’ names; 

—A medical history, including any dental work or joint replacements; and 

—Unique characteristics like tattoos, scars and birthmarks. 

In, addition, Family members may be asked to release dental records, as they are 

particularly useful in identifying the deceased. The health professionals, staff and 

volunteers at the FFNCC are trained to provide sensitive, confidential assistance. 
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All information gathered by the FFNCC is held in the strictest confidence and used 

only for the purpose of identifying and reuniting family members. 

The Center also coordinates with other organizations including, the Salvation 

Army, Louisiana Nursing Home Association and the National Center for Missing 

and Exploited Children. 

In addition, FEMA has opened a Victim Identification Center (VIC) in Carville, 

LA. The VIS is on a 32-acre site that is designed to process, identify and store 

human remains found following the hurricanes. The center replaces a temporary facility that had been operating in St. Gabriel for almost 3 months. 

The VIC began the processing of human remains on November 29. The facility 

works with the FFNCC to help identify the remains of individuals who perished as 

a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

Forensic data obtained at the VIC is cross referenced against data collected from 

calls to the FFNCC. This includes fingerprints, X-rays and dental records to identify 

victims. 

DNA analysis may also be used to identify victims when all other means have 

been exhausted. Once a body’s identification is confirmed, the parish coroner must 

sign the death certificate. The State medical examiner will then authorize the release of the body to the funeral home of the next of kin’s choice. 

FEMA has also supported the American Red Cross’s Family Links Registry program which provides evacuees with family reunification support. FEMA promoted 

this effort and other similar family linkage efforts by including web linkages on the 

FEMA Katrina webpage and in press releases appropriate. 

In addition, FEMA has worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) since last October. FEMA facilitated the sharing of information in its disaster assistance database with NCMEC to enable contact between 

separated family members. 

As of June 1, 2006 the FFNCC lists 210 persons still missing or unidentified. 

AVIAN BIRD FLU

Question. Two years ago, we had a shortage of winter flu vaccine. We never received satisfactory answers from the Bush Administration about why it had not 

planned and prepared better. 

If it cannot prepare for the seasonal flu, which is an annual occurrence, what does 

that tell us about the government’s ability to prepare for large scale pandemics or 

biological terrorist attacks? 

Answer. The shortage of influenza vaccine experienced 2 years ago occurred when 

a manufacturer encountered production problems and could not fulfill its orders for 

vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provided leadership in working with 

the provider community and State and local Health Departments to target early 

stocks of vaccine to high-risk groups most vulnerable to influenza. HHS/CDC also 

acquired more vaccine on international markets to bring our vaccine supply levels 

near to the previous year’s totals. 

This incident highlighted a need to create a robust vaccine manufacturing capacity within this country, which was one of the keystones of the President’s $7.1 billion pandemic flu Emergency Supplemental Appropriations request to Congress. In 

fiscal year 2006 Congress provided $3.8 billion for the President’s plan and a portion 

of these funds will be used to stimulate U.S. vaccine manufacturing capacity. 

The future benefits of the investment include having contractual arrangements 

with these companies to manufacture enough pandemic influenza vaccine whenever 

a pandemic emerges; having a healthy influenza vaccine manufacturing industry in 

the United States, capable of making enough annual influenza vaccine for every person in the United States which is the current recommendation of public health experts; U.S. vaccine manufacturers would be able to sell influenza vaccines abroad 

(a good business proposition and international public health situation); and some 

cell-based vaccine manufacturers may also be able to use their new technologies for 

production of needed childhood vaccines. 

Question. Now, we see the bird flu migrating westward. What assurance can you 

give to the American people that the United States will be prepared should this 

deadly virus reach our shores? 

Answer. The U.S. Government is prepared to provide a scalable, tailored Federal 

response that capitalizes on the lessons learned from the recent SARS events in 

Asia and Canada. Individual Departments are preparing Pandemic Influenza-specific plans to implement their roles and responsibilities under the Pandemic Strategy. The Department of Homeland Security is the lead for overall domestic incident 

management and will coordinate the Federal response; HHS is responsible for the 
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U.S. medical response; USDA is the lead for a domestic veterinary response; and 

DOS coordinates with international partners. 

The Federal Government intends to utilize a regional command, control, and coordination structure to coordinate Federal response activities. Joint Field Offices 

will be pre-identified and will be activated based on the outbreak trends and requests for assistance. The Secretary of Homeland Security is prepared to pre-designate and deploy a Principal Federal Official as required. Timely, factual, and consistent public messaging will be coordinated across the USG through the use of a 

National Joint Information Center (JIC) located at DHS and a local JIC in the vicinity of the outbreak. Communications will be maintained 24/7 with State, local, tribal, private sector, and international entities through established coordinating mechanisms. 

Question. By when will the government be fully prepared? 

Answer. Preparedness for a pandemic requires the establishment of infrastructure 

and capacity, a process that can take years. The Strategy affirms that the Federal 

Government will use all instruments of national power to address the pandemic 

threat. The HSC Implementation Plan outlines three hundred and twenty-five specific tasks that must be completed. Each task has a lead agency and coordination 

agencies identified, with the majority of items having a timeline for implementation 

which range from 3 to 36 months. For a small number of the items, no timeline has 

been identified. 

Question. The H5N1 avian flu virus strain was initially identified in Southeast 

Asia, but has rapidly spread across the rest of Asia, into Africa, and outbreaks in 

birds have now been found in seven European nations. The United Kingdom has 

also positively identified the virus in quarantined birds coming from Southeast Asia. 

It may only be a matter of time until it reaches our shores, which leaves many of 

us concerned that the United States is not doing nearly enough to assist with surveillance and prevention of and preparation for this deadly virus abroad and at 

home. 

The fiscal year 2006 Defense Appropriations Act reserved for international avian flu efforts $3.8 billion, of which $47.3 million was designated for the Homeland Security Department for necessary expenses to train, plan and prepare for a potential 

outbreak of highly pathogenic influenza. However, the fiscal year 2006 Emergency 

Supplemental Appropriations request that the Administration recently submitted to 

Congress included no request to continue our national efforts to combat the avian 

flu and prepare for a possible avian flu epidemic. 

I was surprised to see no request for such funding, given that we had heard ru- mors that the Administration planned to ask Congress to devote an additional $2.3 

billion this year for prepare for a bird flu epidemic. 

Secretary Chertoff, does the Administration plan to submit to Congress a request 

later this year to continue our national efforts to help in global efforts to combat 

the avian flu, as well as prepare for a possible avian flu epidemic here at home? 

Answer. The Department has five active working groups that are defining additional actions and requirements based on emerging data and information. Our first 

priority is to ensure that the $47 million already provided achieve the objectives laid 

out by the Administration, and we will also leverage other DHS programs in support of these efforts. 

Question. If so, please describe the request that you anticipate submitting as a 

supplemental related to detection and prevention of avian flu. 

Answer. At this point, the Department does not envision requesting a supplemental in 2007. However, any budgetary needs for fiscal year 2007 and beyond will 

be determined and, if necessary, requested by the Administration through its normal processes to address all relevant agencies’ needs. 

Question. What resources and strategies will be deployed by the Department to 

help States and local officials cope with the possibility of an outbreak? 

Answer. Recognizing that the Federal Government will be equally degraded during an actual pandemic event and will be limited in its ability to provide on-theground medical resources, DHS and other agencies are assisting State and local officials with preparedness activities. DHS has developed a planning guide geared to 

businesses which will very shortly be available on the United States Government 

Pandemic Flu website (www.pandemicflu.gov). The Department, in close coordination with the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, 

and Treasury, continues to develop initial plans and pilot projects to address State, 

local, and private sector preparedness for this possible event. Full-scale deployment 

of comprehensive training and exercise programs will increase public and private 

sector readiness and overall preparedness across the entire Nation. These programs 

will also assist with development and validation of State, local, and private Sector 

mitigation strategies to ensure efficient and effective use of all available public and 
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private sector resources to minimize national economic impacts and associated national security implications. 

The Federal response structure is designed to be scalable and tailored to the outbreak; therefore, its command, control, and coordination structure can expand as required. This structure is based on concepts outlined in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and further defined in the National Response Plan (NRP). 

The Department is working to ensure that appropriate DHS leaders are in place to 

assist in the coordination of a Federal response during a pandemic. We have preidentified five locations across the Nation where Joint Field Offices could be established should the situation warrant, and will pre-designate a national pandemic coordinator. As in any disaster, these Joint Field Offices will be the primary conduits 

through which States and local governments request support from the Federal Government. 

Question. By all accounts, the current capacity to develop an avian flu vaccine is 

inadequate. Even if a vaccine is developed, it will take time to produce the millions 

of doses needed to protect our citizens. Some health officials have urged the need 

for other countermeasures such as medications that would fight an infection or increased usage of personal protective equipment. 

What steps is the Administration taking to not only increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, but to research and stockpile other countermeasures? 

Answer. A portion of the funds Congress provided in the Emergency Supplemental 

pandemic appropriation will be used to stimulate a robust U.S. vaccine manufacturing capacity. 

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has plans to purchase or 

subsidize the purchase of 81 million treatment courses of antivirals over a 2 year 

period, much of which will be stored in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The 

fiscal year 2006 HHS budget allows HHS to purchase 20 million treatment courses 

of antivirals for subsequent distribution States and localities and to subsidize the 

purchase of 31 million treatment courses by them (HHS will provide a 25 percent 

subsidy; $170 million has been designated for this). 

To further encourage the development of new medical countermeasures against 

chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents and to speed their delivery and use should there be an attack, President Bush, in his 2003 State of the 

Union address proposed and Congress subsequently enacted Project BioShield. 

Project BioShield provides the Department of Health and Human Services with several new authorities to speed the research, development, acquisition, and availability of medical countermeasures to defend against CBRN threats. In exercising 

the procurement authorities under Project BioShield, HHS has launched acquisition 

programs to address each of the four threat agents deemed to be Material Threats 

to the U.S. population by the Department of Homeland Security [Bacillus anthracis 

(anthrax), smallpox virus, Botulinum toxins, and radiological/nuclear agents]. For 

example, HHS has used Project BioShield to award two contracts for vaccines 

against anthrax and one contract for a liquid formulation of a drug to protect children from radioactive iodine exposure following nuclear events. These countermeasures are being added to the SNS that currently includes vaccines, antibiotics 

to counter infections caused by anthrax, plague, and tularemia, antitoxins, chemical 

antidotes and radiation emergency medical countermeasures. However, we recognize 

that more can and must be done to aggressively and efficiently implement Project 

BioShield. 

Finally, with regard to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), that could be used 

to handle a pandemic, the current SNS inventory contains 1,006,830 N95 respirators and 1 million pairs of gloves. 

As part of the Emergency Supplemental allocation for pandemic influenza, funds 

have been targeted to acquire supplies and equipment to enhance preparedness for 

a response to a Pandemic Influenza event, including personal protective equipment 

(PPE) for healthcare providers such as N95 respirators, surgical masks, gloves, and 

face shields, as well as syringes and needles. Decisions on what items to procure 

are being made by subject matter experts in HHS. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The initial target of providing for 25 million people has been staged over a 2 year cycle. Based on the assumption of 4 masks 

and 4 pairs of gloves per individual, acquisitions in fiscal year 2006 will provide 

PPE for in excess of 20 million people. The balance of the targeted coverage (5 million people) will be acquired in the following year. 

Low Waste Syringes and Needles. Initial procurement includes low waste syringes 

and needles to support the administration of the proposed 20 million H5N1 vaccines 

doses. 

Question. When Hurricane Katrina hit, and in the days and weeks after, many 

Federal officials took a ‘‘blame the locals’’ approach for what went wrong with dis-
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aster response. Last week, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary 

Michael Leavitt told both the National Governors’ Association and the Maryland 

Pandemic Influenza Summit not to count on Federal agencies to save them should 

a flu pandemic strike. Specifically, Secretary Leavitt said, ‘‘Any community that 

fails to prepare with the expectation that the Federal Government will come to the 

rescue will be tragically wrong.’’ 

I am concerned that, rather than preparing adequately for the bird flu, Federal 

officials are lowering expectations and hinting that a lack of preparedness will be 

the fault of State and local authorities. However, like with Katrina, we have been 

warned well in advance of the potential for disaster. 

Secretary Chertoff, is the Administration advocating an ‘‘every State for itself’’ approach? Where is the Administration’s leadership on this issue? 

Answer. If a pandemic should strike this country, every sector of society could fall 

victim. It would affect infrastructure from our ability to keep grocery store shelves 

stocked, to keeping the lights on and communications systems working. It would affect local and State government workers as well as Federal Government workers. 

Many of the same people we would depend on for help and services in time of an 

emergency will be affected by whatever disease strikes us. 

When Secretary Leavitt told both the National Governors’ Association and the 

Maryland Pandemic Influenza Summit not to count on Federal agencies to save 

them should a flu pandemic strike, he was giving State leadership a simple and 

honest message. The message needs to be heard by all local and State officials who 

have any responsibility for local or State emergency response. Additional questions 

regarding the context of Secretary Leavitt’s message should be directed to HHS. 

ALL-STATE MINIMUM

Question. I am disappointed that once again President Bush’s proposed budget for 

fiscal year 2007 reduces from 0.75 percent to 0.25 percent the all-state minimum 

formula, which I authored. This is a base amount used for the distribution of funding under the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Law Enforcement 

Terrorism Prevention Program. This formula assures that each State receives a 

minimum of 0.75 percent of those grants to help support their first responders’ basic 

preparedness needs. 

Not only would this change result in the loss of millions in homeland security 

funding for the fire, police and rescue departments in small- and many mediumsized States, but also deal a crippling blow to their efforts to build and sustain their 

terrorism preparedness. 

Mr. Secretary, does this Administration want to shortchange rural States and roll 

back the hard-won progress we have begun to make in homeland security by slashing the protections provided to us by the all-State minimum? 

Answer. The President’s fiscal year 2007 request for the State Homeland Security 

Program proposes a 0.25 percent minimum allocation for all States, territories, and 

the District of Columbia to ensure funding to address basic preparedness needs with 

the balance of the funding to be allocated based on risk and need. Since the threats 

confronting the Nation respect neither jurisdictional nor geographic boundaries, limited resources must be allocated and applied in an effective and efficient manner 

to achieve the greatest return on our national investment in homeland security by 

addressing the greatest risks and needs. 

The 9/11 Commission has recommended that ‘‘Federal homeland security assistance should not remain a program for general revenue sharing. It should supplement State and local resources based on the risks and vulnerabilities that merit additional support.’’ 

All States, whether small, medium, or large, have been provided over $14 billion 

in DHS preparedness funding since the attacks of 9/11 to build and sustain preparedness capabilities. A 0.25 percent minimum allocation would be coupled with 

any additional funding based on risk and need. That allocation process would address the risks and needs of both large and small States, and would not be calculated soley based on population. 

Question. Would you agree that homeland security is a national responsibility 

shared by all States, regardless of size? 

Answer. Yes, homeland security is a national responsibility shared by all levels 

of government. The National Preparedness Goal is truly national in scope, communicating a vision that engages Federal, State, local, and tribal entities, their private 

and non-governmental partners, and the general public to achieve and sustain riskbased target levels of capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover 

from major events in order to minimize the impact on lives, property, and the economy. The Expanded Regional Collaboration National Priority included in the Goal 
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highlights the need for embracing partnership across multiple jurisdictions, regions, 

and States in building capabilities cooperatively. Successful regional collaboration 

allows for a multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary approach to building capabilities for all four homeland security mission areas, spreading costs, and sharing risk 

across geographic areas. 

Question. Do you agree that each State has basic terrorism preparedness needs 

and, therefore, a minimum amount of domestic terrorism preparedness funds is appropriate for each State? 

Answer. While there is no consistent defintion of ‘‘basic terrorism preparedness 

needs’’ a minimum allocation of domestic terrorism preparedness funds for each 

State is appropriate. 

The 0.25 percent minimum allocation proposed in the President’s fiscal year 2007 

request will provide States, territories, and the District of Columbia with funding 

continuity. However, since the threats confronting the Nation respect neither jurisdictional nor geographic boundaries, limited resources must be allocated and applied 

in an effective and efficient manner to achieve the greatest return on our national 

investment in homeland security by addressing the greatest risks and needs. 

Question. Mr. Secretary, would you agree that the mission of the Department of 

Homeland Security extends beyond terrorism threats, and that States must prepare 

for and have the ability to respond to all types of homeland security threats, such 

as natural disasters and other emergencies? 

Answer. The mission of the Department of Homeland Security includes safeguarding the Nation from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies 

and leading national response and recovery efforts to acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies. The National Preparedness Goal, which outlines preparedness priorities for Federal, State, local governments, private sector, and the 

general public, is all-hazard in nature and is predicated on the importance of capabilities-based planning as a means to enhance our preparedness. Capabilities-based 

planning is not focused on a particular scenario or threat, but rather pushes us as 

a Nation to plan under uncertainty to provide capabilities suitable for a wide range 

of threats and hazards while working within an economic framework that necessitates prioritization and choice. 

Question. If you do not support applying the 0.75 percent minimum to the State 

Formula Grants Program, what compromise between 0.75 percent and 0.25 percent 

for the distribution of funds would you support? 

Answer. As indicated in the President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request, the Administration supports the .25 percent minimum, which will allow over 85 percent 

of the State Homeland Security Grant Program to be awarded based on risk, need, 

and potential effectivness. 

STATE AND LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS

Question. President Bush often says that he wants to ensure that our State and 

local first responders receive the resources necessary to do the job the American 

public expects them to do. I find that hard to believe, though, when I read that he 

proposes nearly $400 million in overall cuts to funds for State Homeland Security 

Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grants and other programs 

administered by the Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness that directly benefit police, fire and medical rescue units. Furthermore, 

the President’s budget eliminates funding for the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention program. The Administration justifies these cuts by stating it does not believe those funds are ‘‘targeted’’ to homeland security capabilities. 

I believe, however, that the current Administration has failed to make first responders a high enough priority by consistently underfunding homeland security efforts of every State. 

The Hart-Rudman Terrorism Task Force Report argued that our Nation will fall 

approximately $98.4 billion short of meeting critical emergency responder needs 

through this decade’s end if current funding levels are maintained. Clearly, the domestic preparedness funds available are still not enough to protect from, prepare 

for and respond to future domestic terrorist attacks anywhere on American soil. 

Would you agree, Mr. Secretary, that to be truly protected from, prepared for and 

able to respond to terrorist attacks we must look to increase the funds to our Nation’s State and local first responders, rather than decrease them, as proposed by 

the President? 

Answer. The fiscal year 2007 budget request is a strong commitment to the Nation’s first responders. As always, the Department believes that homeland security 

is a shared mission and thus a shared responsibility between the Federal Government and our State and local partners. The Federal Government should not be ex-
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pected to bear all homeland security costs. Instead, the Department expects and anticipates that States and localities will devote significant funds to enhance their security and thereby help to improve the Nation’s level of preparedness. 

ADMINISTRATION PLANS FOR DUBAI PORTS WORLD TO TAKE CONTROL OF SIGNIFICANT

OPERATIONS AT SIX U.S. PORTS

Question. I have several questions about the Administration’s controversial decision to approve the takeover by Dubai Ports World (DPW) of significant operations 

at six U.S. ports. 

I was pleased by the Administration’s recent decision to accept DPW’s request 

that the U.S. government conduct a proper full 45-day security review, a review that 

the President previously said was unnecessary. This review may reassure a concerned public that DPW’s management of port operations in the United States will 

not affect our Nation’s safety. However, this development does not excuse the Administration from its earlier decision to ignore a mandate in the law for a thorough 

review process. Yet again, on an issue of national security, the Administration chose 

to go it alone, operated in secret on a national security issue, and then said to the 

American people, ‘‘just trust us.’’ Like with the domestic spying program and prior 

assertions on interrogation policy, this Administration operates as if it is above the 

law. 

Mr. Secretary, you are a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the 

United States (CFIUS), which expedited what review was conducted. That leads me 

to ask for the following information from you: 

What role did you play in the CFIUS review of the proposed transaction? 

Answer. The Department of Homeland Security was represented in the CFIUS review of the DPW case by Assistant Secretary Stewart Baker, who coordinated across 

the Department with the relevant intelligence, operational, and legal components. 

Question. Please describe the role the Department of Homeland Security in the 

negotiation and review of the deal. 

Answer. In these cases, DHS considers whether the acquisition may affect national security broadly construed, focusing in particular on the acquisition’s potential impact on critical infrastructure and other homeland security factors, as well 

as traditional measures of national security. In the CFIUS process DHS determines: 

(1) whether DHS already has sufficient legal or regulatory authority to address any 

threat to homeland security that might be raised by the transaction; (2) whether 

DHS has homeland security concerns about the parties to the transaction; and (3) 

whether the homeland security concerns can be resolved with binding assurances 

from the parties to the transaction. 

In this particular case, DHS and other CFIUS member agencies requested and 

received intelligence assessments about DPW and received briefings from the company. Further, as a matter of prudence, DHS sought and received binding assurances that, among other things, (i) P&O, the subject of the acquisition, would continue to participate at not less than the current level in certain port security programs and best practices, and (ii) P&O would provide any records upon DHS’s request. 

With these assurances, DHS believed that there was no basis for contesting the 

transaction. 

As you know, DPW has agreed to sell the U.S. component of P&O to an unrelated 

U.S. buyer and to ensure that it is managed independently of DPW until that time. 

Question. Did you or anyone else on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security raise any national security concerns about this transaction? 

Answer. DHS did not have specific concerns about this transaction. In reviewing 

DPW’s proposed acquisition of P&O, DHS concurred with the intelligence community and the other CFIUS agencies reviewing the transaction that DPW’s acquisition presented no current threat to U.S. national security. Nevertheless, given 

DHS’s responsibility for critical infrastructure protection and port and maritime security, DHS wanted to ensure, to the extent possible, that DPW would not present 

a future risk to national security by taking adverse action sometime in the future 

and therefore obtained certain written assurances from DPW, including: (i) that 

DPW would participate in certain port security programs that are voluntary for 

other companies but would become mandatory for DPW because of its written assurances; and (ii) that DPW would provide, upon request, any records maintained regarding DPW’s operations in the United States. 

Question. What security precautions, if any, were requested? 

Answer. As indicated above, DHS decided that it would be prudent to obtain certain security assurances from DPW. DPW committed to participate in various U.S. 

cargo inspection and security programs that are only voluntary today. These pro-
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grams include DHS’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (‘‘C–TPAT’’) 

and Container Security Initiative (‘‘CSI’’), and the related Department of Energy 

Megaports program. These programs protect U.S. ports by screening cargo before it 

approaches U.S. shores. 

DPW also agreed to assist U.S. law enforcement agencies (Federal, State, and 

Local) and to disclose any information concerning the operation of the company’s 

U.S. facilities, equipment, or services and to provide any relevant records that may 

exist of foreign efforts to control operations in any of its U.S. facilities. 

DPW further agreed to maintain P&O’s existing security policies and procedures 

at the U.S. facilities—including security personnel—and provide written notice to 

DHS if those policies or procedures change so that DHS can address any concerns. 

Finally, DPW also agreed to operate any facilities they would own or control in 

the United States as a result of the acquisition with the current U.S. management 

structure, to the extent possible. 

Question. In an undated document released yesterday, the Coast Guard expressed 

concerns about intelligence gaps concerning foreign ownership of port assets. Were 

you aware of these concerns? Did you act upon them? 

Answer. The referenced concerns must be placed in context. The U.S. Coast Guard 

resolved its intelligence concerns in the context of the original CFIUS review. Further, DHS considered the intelligence community reporting on this case and no unresolved concerns were raised. 

Question. Why did the Administration decide to not adhere to the 45-day review 

process established by the Byrd Amendment? 

Answer. The Department of the Treasury, as Chair of the CFIUS, is better positioned to respond to questions regarding CFIUS’s interpretation of the Byrd Amendment. 

Question. What led to the January 6, 2006, letter of assurances to the Department 

of Homeland Security in connection with this transaction? 

Answer. In reviewing DPW’s proposed acquisition of P&O, DHS concurred with 

the intelligence community and the other CFIUS agencies reviewing the transaction 

that DPW’s acquisition presented no current threat to U.S. national security. Nevertheless, given DHS’s responsibility for critical infrastructure protection and port and 

maritime security, DHS wanted to ensure, to the extent possible, that DPW would 

not present a future risk to national security by taking adverse action sometime in 

the future. 

Question. Is the January 6, 2006, letter intended to be a binding contractual obligation? If so, how would it be enforced and by whom? 

Answer. The January 6, 2006 assurances letter from DPW to DHS constituted a 

legally binding agreement. If DPW were to have breached the agreement, DHS had 

full authority to conduct detailed inspections of all containers or other cargo handled 

by the operator and authority over the terminal itself so that DHS could protect national security. 

Both the terms of the assurances letter and the CFIUS regulations provide CFIUS 

with authority to reopen its review of a transaction where the parties have made 

a material misrepresentation or omitted material facts. 

DHS would have had recourse to all available remedies under contract law. For 

example, the Government could have asked a court to order DPW to perform any 

provision that the Government believed DPW had breached, or to pay damages for 

costs that resulted from such breach. 

Question. What subject matter and personal jurisdiction would our courts have 

over the Dubai principals? 

Answer. As noted in our response to QFR 3683, above, U.S. courts would have 

had subject matter and personal jurisdiction over any of the terms of the assurances 

letter entered into between DP World and DHS. In addition, DHS would have had 

other available remedies that would not have required resort to a court, including 

the full authority to conduct detailed inspections of all containers or other cargo 

handled by the operator and authority over the terminal itself so that DHS could 

protect national security. 

Question. What would remedies be available to the United States if the contractual obligations were not fulfilled? 

Answer. As stated above, DHS would have had recourse to all available remedies 

under contract law. In addition, DHS could have reinstituted CFIUS proceedings 

and potentially ordered the transaction to be unwound. 

Question. Was legal analysis conducted to ascertain whether the special assurances offered in the January 6 letter could be enforced? Please provide any such 

analysis and related documents. 

Answer. While not obtained in every case, it is not unusual for one or more 

CFIUS agencies to obtain an assurances letter from a party in CFIUS. These letters 
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are contractual arrangements between the parties, and terms are enforceable like 

other contracts. 

DHS’s Office of General Counsel reviewed the terms of the January 6, 2006 assurances letter but did not issue a specific, written opinion relating to the ability of 

DHS to enforce any or all of the contract terms. 

Question. Who is the ‘‘responsible corporate officer’’ who will serve as a point of 

contact for DHS in each U.S. facility owned or controlled by Dubai Ports World, 

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and Thunder FZE? 

Answer. Dubai Ports World announced in February 2006 that it would sell the 

P&O facilities in the United States to an American company. Until that point, the 

P&O security officer continues to serve as the point of contact at the formerly P&O 

U.S. facilities. 

CONCLUSION OF HEARING

Senator GREGG. The subcommittee will stand in recess. 

[Whereupon, at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, the hearing 

was concluded, and the subcommittee was recessed, to reconvene 

subject to the call of the Chair.] 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 

U.S. SENATE, SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, Washington, DC. 

NONDEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES 

[The following testimonies were received by the Subcommittee on 

Homeland Security for inclusion in the record. The submitted materials relate to the fiscal year 2007 budget request for programs 

within the subcommittee’s jurisdiction.] 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, the American Psychological Association (APA) represents 150,000 members and affiliates, and works to advance 

psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting health and human 

welfare. Psychologists are involved in a broad spectrum of programs within the jurisdiction of this Subcommittee. For example, psychologists manage the Social and 

Behavioral Research Program within the Threat Awareness Portfolio of the DHS 

Science and Technology Directorate. Psychologists also provide expertise as members of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee and the 

Academe and Policy Research Senior Advisory Committee of the Homeland Security 

Advisory Council. Psychologists serve as Principle Investigators directing the activities of two of the five University-Based Centers of Excellence and student psychologists are becoming the next generation of Homeland Security experts training under 

the DHS Scholars and Fellows program. 

Overall, APA has been pleased to see the increasing emphasis DHS is placing on 

behavioral and psychological science within the department. However APA is also 

concerned about how pending DHS reorganization and proposed budget cuts might 

undermine long range planning for psychological and behavioral research programs 

within the department. Finally, DHS must remain ever-mindful that behavioral research necessarily involves systematically collected and analyzed empirical data 

that cannot be replaced by the well-intentioned but perhaps ill-informed speculation 

of experts or contractors who lack training in the behavioral sciences. 

The Threat Awareness Portfolio was cut 35 percent from fiscal year 2005 to fiscal 

year 2006. The fiscal year 2007 budget calls for an additional 6.4 percent cut over 

fiscal year 2006. APA recommends that Congress restore the proposed 6.4 percent 

cut and fund the Threat Awareness Portfolio at or above the $43 million fiscal year 

2006 appropriation. 

The Threat Awareness Portfolio (TAP) in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors research to inform, 

develop, and test tools and methodologies to assess terrorist threats, understand terrorism, and improve national security. There are three broad program areas within 

TAP, one of which is the Social and Behavioral Research (SBR) Program. The SBR 

Program sponsors social science and behavioral research to support the missions of 

DHS and the broader law enforcement and intelligence communities, as well as promote the safety and security of the American public. 

SBR Program Description, Strategic Goals, and Areas of Research 

The SBR Program was developed with four strategic aims. The program leverages 

the theories, data, and methods of the social and behavioral sciences to improve the 

detection, analysis, and understanding of the threats posed by individuals, groups, 

and radical movements; it supports the assessment of the psychosocial impacts of 
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catastrophic events and the validation of public communications and education programs to increase the American public’s all hazards preparedness and response capabilities; it facilitates information exchange across the Federal Government to enhance the knowledge and coordination of Federally sponsored social and behavioral 

science research related to national security and preparedness; and it develops 

mechanisms to provide senior policymakers with social and behavioral science theories and data that can inform their decisions. To achieve these aims, the SBR Program supports numerous coordinated activities that incorporate social and behavioral science into coherent, integrated techniques and methodologies. These activities fall within four broad research and development areas that support each of the 

strategic goals of the SBR Program. 

First, the program’s activities inform the ability of operational end users (including personnel involved with border and transportation security, customs enforcement, and intelligence analysis), to detect threats and conduct accurate risk assessments. With continued support, these efforts will produce two main products—models of behavioral and linguistic cues that indicate whether an individual is likely engaged in deception or is intent on doing harm; and an integrative model of the ideological, organizational, and contextual factors associated with a group or radical 

movement’s likelihood of engaging in violence. 

Second, the program supports coordinating research in public education and communication aimed at increasing the American population’s ability to prepare for and 

respond to natural and man-made catastrophic events and developing quantitative 

assessments of psychosocial vulnerabilities. With continued support, these efforts 

will test and evaluate the effects of various theoretically sound messaging and education programs on public all-hazards preparedness and response, as well as develop 

an index to measure the psychosocial impact of catastrophic events. 

Third, the program sponsors activities to improve the coordination of social and 

behavioral science research related to national security and preparedness by supporting various methods of information sharing across the Federal Government. 

With continued support, these efforts will produce integrated symposia and workshops attended by relevant Federal partners and a participatory web-based system 

for sharing information on Federally funded social and behavioral science research 

related to national security and preparedness. 

Fourth, the program assembles leading thinkers on the social and behavioral aspects of terrorism and national security to participate in study sessions and webbased dialogue focused on topics of relevance to the SBR Program and DHS as a 

whole. With continued support, this group will produce white papers and briefings 

on a range of topics (see appended description of DHS Social and Behavioral 

Sciences Partnership Program). 

IMPROVING RISK ASSESSMENT BY INCREASING THE AWARENESS OF THREATS

To protect the nation effectively, it is essential to improve our ability to assess 

the potential threats posed by individuals as well as the larger terrorist groups and 

movements to which they may belong. In fiscal year 2007, the SBR Program’s activities will continue to build upon work completed in fiscal year 2006 to improve our 

ability to model whether an individual is intent on doing harm or engaged in deception, as well as improve our ability to model the likelihood that a group will engage 

in violent activity. Additional work will be sponsored to compare how models based 

on open source material differ from models developed on classified data. 

Improving Awareness of Individual Threats—Project Hostile Intent 

An ongoing program, Project Hostile Intent aims to detect and model the behavioral cues that indicate an individual’s intent to do harm and/or deceive The cues 

examined in Project Hostile Intent are those that can be assessed remotely and in 

real time, and the procedures and technologies required to collect these cues are 

non-invasive and amenable to integration into busy operational contexts. In addition 

to detecting these cues, this project examines whether this process can be automated through the use of sensors and detection algorithms and, subsequently, integrated with other technologies aimed at identifying individuals who pose threats to 

the homeland, e.g., biometric tools and databases. The targeted customers of this 

research are Customs and Border Patrol and Transportation Security Administration personnel. 

Improving Awareness of Group Threats 

Another SBR Program research priority is improving our ability to determine the 

intentions of various domestic and foreign groups who may pose a threat to the U.S. 

homeland or U.S. interests abroad. The central activity in this area is the Motivation and Intent (M&I) Project, aimed at developing models to inform analysts’ as-
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sessments regarding whether a group intends to engage in violent activity to further 

its goals. In future years, work in this area will be further expanded to incorporate 

the modeling of radical movements and the violent activity associated with such 

movements. In addition, several projects will be sponsored to augment the M&I effort by providing additional data or addressing gaps in the current social and behavioral science research. The tools, methodologies, and knowledge developed through 

this research program will improve the efficiency and accuracy of intelligence analysis by identifying key social and behavioral science variables to consider when assessing the likelihood that a group may intend to act violently. 

The Motivation and Intent (M&I) Project 

In fiscal year 2005, the SBR Program initiated funding of the M&I Project. This 

activity draws on social science data and theories to develop analytic models aimed 

at determining the ideological, organizational, and contextual factors associated 

with a group’s likelihood of engaging in violence. The goal of this on-going effort is 

to develop an integrated framework that enables analysts to examine the impact of 

various social and behavioral science variables on a group’s intent to engage in violence. The project will model the factors associated with violent activity carried out 

by both domestic and foreign groups. APA believes that this work could be augmented by research to understand how terrorist organizations reason with respect 

to target selection (i.e., does target selection depend on circumstances such as differential vulnerability of targets, as opposed to other considerations). Further, it 

would be helpful to understand how specific tactics are adopted and the considerations that enter into tactic selection. 

Update and Maintenance of the Global Terrorism Database 

The SBR Program has supported the updating of a coded and computerized database comprised of more than 69,000 terrorist incidents recorded worldwide from 

1970–1997 as well as the initial coding and inclusion of incidents that have occurred 

from 1998 to the present. While this worthwhile activity will continue to be supported in fiscal year 2006 and beyond, APA believes a complementary database of 

government responses to terrorism would also be helpful as terrorists appear to 

adapt and counter-adapt based on responses to their actions. 

Quantitative Analysis of Terrorist Perspectives and Behaviors 

The SBR Program also will sponsor activity to incorporate perspective analysis 

into the M&I Project. This project will involve an analysis of the perspectives of 

multi-level (individual, group, and subculture) actors in a country or region in which 

various terrorist groups of interest operate. An underlying conceptual framework 

will be created informed by social and behavioral scientists and other subject matter 

experts who are familiar with the region, politics, and actors of interest. The framework will extract patterns in actors’ foci and attitudes from various sources of data 

(e.g., media statements and materials from actors’ websites). This activity will add 

a unique capability as it will allow an analyst to make more informed decisions regarding agents’ intentions based on the perspectives of multiple actors in a region 

of interest. 

In addition, a team of social and behavioral scientists will quantify the perspectives of these actors and conduct statistical analyses relating these perspectives to 

various types of activities (for example, engaging in violence, condoning violence, 

participation in the political process, etc.). This effort will allow for the testing of 

social and behavioral science theories drawing on the unique source of data provided 

by the perspective analyses of various actors. It will also allow for a scientifically 

rigorous analysis of trends in actors’ attitudes and behaviors based on an analysis 

of actors’ perspectives and detailed chronologies of their behaviors. The findings 

from this project will inform the M&I Program’s modeling efforts and allow for the 

refinement of the conceptual framework that forms the basis for the perspective 

analysis. 

Systematic Comparison of Open and Classified Data Sources 

The SBR Program will sponsor work that conducts a detailed comparative analysis of open source data and classified data, specifically focused on the information 

used to identify the motives and intents of actors of interest. This activity will identify the relative strengths of these two types of data and explore what types of information they provide to help an analyst determine the intentions of individuals and 

groups. The research in this area will provide detailed comparative information on 

open source and classified data that will better inform decisions regarding whether 

and/or when to rely on open source data, and the applicability of academic research 

to intelligence analyses. 
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Improving Risk Assessment and Risk Communication 

Research in the social and behavioral sciences can examine how best to help the 

American population prepare for and respond to natural and man-made catastrophic 

events, thereby reducing one component of national vulnerability. Public communication and education strategies for natural and man-made catastrophic events are 

key components of DHS’s overall preparedness and response missions, and sponsoring research on the efficacy of these communications is a stated priority of the 

SBR Program. 

However, current risk communications strategies should be informed by decades 

of existing research which have produced consistent findings regardless of the category of risk under study. Such research shows that people want the truth, even 

if it is worrisome and as such, candor in risk communication is critical. People can 

absorb only a limited amount of new information at a time and as a result risk communications must prioritize and organize critical facts according to the way the target audience naturally thinks. Further, people have an inherent difficulty in understanding certain kinds of information (e.g. that repeated exposure to small risks increases their overall risk) so risk communications must accommodate the known 

strengths and weaknesses of the target audiences thought processes. Additionally, 

emotions can cloud people’s judgment in predictable ways that interferes with decision making so those charged with communicating risks must do so respectfully in 

order to facilitate reasoned decision making. Even the most experienced communicators cannot accurately predict how messages will be interpreted on novel topics or 

with unfamiliar audiences. Thus messages must be systematically evaluated for 

both intended and unintended reactions before they are disseminated. In emergency 

planning exercises, people exaggerate their ability to predict others behavior, as a 

result social and behavioral scientists need to be included in such planning teams 

to ensure that plans are based upon science rather than intuition. Finally, people 

generally make sensible and effective decisions if communicators deliver relevant, 

timely and accurate information. 

Improving Federal Information Sharing and Collaborative Research Efforts 

A priority of the SBR Program is the development of effective methods for information sharing among Federal agencies tasked with addressing various aspects of 

national security and preparedness. Not only will such information sharing increase 

the effectiveness and the ability of the government to protect U.S. interests at home 

and abroad, it will also increase collaborative research efforts and reduce unnecessary duplication. The initial effort will consist of workshops focused on issues related to national security and will later expand to the provision of web-based dialogue and interaction to facilitate information exchange. 

Providing Policymakers Social and Behavioral Science Information—The Social and 

Behavioral Sciences Partnership 

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Partnership (Partnership) Program assembles 

leading thinkers on the social and behavioral aspects of terrorism and national security to participate in study sessions and web-based dialogue focused on topics of relevance to the SBR Program, DHS, and the nation as a whole. It was created to describe the significant roles that social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors 

play in the threats we face and our counter-threat activities and provide a mechanism for communicating social and behavioral research findings to policymakers. In 

fiscal year 2006, at the request of the DHS Policy Directorate, the Partnership will 

examine the impact of U.S. policies on radicalization in the United States. It will 

also hold study sessions on topics related to (1) assessing the intent of terrorist 

groups and (2) determining the long-term impacts of a terrorist attack with improvised nuclear device. 

APA recognizes that recent events such as hurricane Katrina, as well as forecast 

events such as a pandemic flu outbreak, have forced a realignment of the Department’s strategic goals to prioritize the strengthening of public resilience in responding to the diverse threats facing us. That will mean evaluating Departmental investments in terms of their contribution to, among other things, strengthening communities, securing trust in government, providing multi-threat response capabilities 

and enhancing economic and institutional recovery. 

Accomplishing these tasks will require attention to social and behavioral variables 

in three contexts: 

Predicting the public’s response to various threats (e.g., to what extent will people 

understand warnings, trust authorities, support one another in the face of 

threats, rebound from trauma). 

Understanding the limits to analyses and plans, so that citizens and officials have 

realistic expectations of the confidence to place in them. 
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Communicating about threats, so that people receive the specific information that 

they need for effective action, in a credible, comprehensible form. 

These issues are relevant to preparation, response, and recovery for all threats. 

While the Social and Behavioral Sciences Partnership has begun to address these 

issues, APA believes the Department would benefit from an in-house Center for 

Translational Social and Behavioral Science Research tasked with ensuring that our 

homeland security plans are grounded in the best available science. 

Although the center should be located in the Science and Technology Directorate, 

it should provide services to the entire Department. For example, it would be a resource for creating scientifically sound, behaviorally realistic communications, 

usability standards, risk analyses, and emergency plans. It would also identify fundamental issues, to be studied by the University Centers of Excellence and others. 

The Center proposed is similar to the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which celebrates a 10 year anniversary this year and leverages a modest budget to coordinate interdisciplinary and 

translational behavioral and social science research across the twenty-seven Institutes and Centers of NIH. This initiative would address a significant gap in the Department’s science and technology resources, while providing an essential input to 

implementing the Department’s commitment to risk-based decision making. 

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS—DHS SCHOLARS AND FELLOWS PROGRAM. 

APA has been very pleased to see how well behavioral and social scientists are 

represented in the DHS Scholars and Fellows awards. However, we are concerned 

that cuts to the fiscal year 2006 budget and proposed cuts to the fiscal year 2007 

budget will serve to disrupt a critical career pipeline for the next generation of 

Homeland Security scientists. If the proposed fiscal year 2007 budget is enacted, 

DHS will cut Scholars and Fellows support by one third. Especially this year, as 

the Administration and Congress focus on the American Competitiveness Initiative, 

we strongly recommend that the subcommittee restore full funding of the DHS 

Scholars and Fellows program. 

University Programs were cut 11 percent from fiscal year 2005 to fiscal year 2006. 

The fiscal year 2007 budget calls for an additional 16 percent cut over fiscal year 

2006. APA recommends that Congress restore the proposed 16 percent cut and fund 

the University Programs at or above the $62 million fiscal year 2006 appropriation. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY REPORT LANGUAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007

Proposed by the American Psychological Association 

Science and Technology Directorate 

The Committee understands that terrorists are people and terrorism is behavior, 

therefore understanding the importance of the behavioral, psychological and social 

sciences to countering terrorism and homeland security is paramount. The Committee applauds DHS strong support of a full range of behavioral and social science 

research. 

The Committee recommends DHS implement a Center for Translational Social 

and Behavioral Science Research tasked with ensuring that our homeland security 

plans are grounded in the best available science. The Committee believes such a 

center should be a resource for creating scientifically sound, behaviorally realistic 

communications, usability standards, risk analyses, and emergency plans and 

should also identify fundamental issues to be studied by the University Centers of 

Excellence and others. 

The Committee appreciates that the psychological consequences of a manmade 

and natural disasters are likely to be widespread and long lasting and that events 

like hurricanes Katrina and Rita are known to have caused stress and anxiety in 

Americans of all ages, ethnicities, and disparate geographical locations. Mental 

health practitioners must be trained to deal with the particular aftermath that such 

events impose. The Committee encourages DHS to ensure that mental health research, particularly longitudinal research, is focused on how to respond, mitigate 

and inoculate the populace as effectively as possible. 

The Committee also recognizes, however, that the social and behavioral sciences 

have a much larger role to play than the single domain of mental health. The technological devices and infrastructure that are created in support of counter-terrorism 

and homeland security efforts will be only as effective as the humans who interact 

with them. Because many instances of protection against devastating loss since 9/ 

11 involved human alertness to unusual behavior, the Committee recognizes that 

a significant portion of the most effective defense against domestic attack will be 

human agents. In addition, the Committee acknowledges that as we devise innova-
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tive technological systems to thwart terrorists, the most dangerous terrorist will be 

one who knows how to modify his or her behavior so as to circumvent these systems. 

Therefore, the Committee believes that effective counter-terrorism technologies must 

be developed in concert with the social and behavioral sciences. 

The Committee encourages DHS to pursue research on the assessment of the 

human dimensions (social, cultural, and behavioral) in which networks exist, such 

as first-response teams, emergency management teams, communication systems, intelligence networks, terrorist groups, and U.S. government (Federal, State, and 

local) departments and agencies. Systems analysis and systems engineering are 

powerful tools for understanding how these networks function. However, the Committee recognizes that these tools will be useful only to the extent those human behavioral variables are appropriately described and incorporated into the analyses. 

The Committee is concerned about the utility of the Homeland Security Advisory 

System and encourages DHS to include an on-going evaluation of its effectiveness. 

The Committee encourages DHS to support research on risk assessment and the 

communication of risk in order to understand the framework in which the communicator operates as well as the knowledge base and competence of the audience. The 

Committee recognizes that an effective and meaningful alert system involves knowing how to articulate the goals of the communication including whether to inform 

only, or to inform and change behavior. 

The Committee encourages further development of animal models for the assessment of chemical, radiological and biological agents that might be used as weapons 

of attack and the pharmacological countermeasures required to neutralize or reverse 

their effects. The Committee recognizes that animal models are useful not only as 

indicators of the apparent physiological responses to such agents, but careful measurement of their behavior (motivation, learning, aggression) can serve as more sensitive indices of both long- and short-term effects of such weapons. Further, the 

Committee recognizes animals also are potential targets of attack in the agricultural 

sector, so that longitudinal data on animal behavior can serve as valuable baseline 

data against which to detect attacks by biological agents that may be either slowor fast-acting. 

The Committee recognizes that understanding how humans process information 

is critical to developing new technologies for information gathering and intelligence 

analysis. The Committee encourages additional research to ensure that such technologies optimally accommodate the human user. Further, the Committee encourages DHS to support research that applies basic learning algorithms to data-mining 

systems. Such systems can then become language-independent and analyze text for 

meaning rather than simply the identification of keywords. 

The Committee recognizes the value of robotics in performing dangerous work and 

in substituting for human surveillance. The Committee encourages DHS to support 

research on human-machine interaction to optimize the functions of both the human 

and machine in this partnership. The Committee recognizes that it is imperative to 

understand how best to design robotic systems to interact effectively with their 

human controllers and partners. The Committee believes that human behavior cannot be perceived as a weak link in this interaction because human cognitive, perceptual and motivational capacities are a given and the machine system must be built 

to complement the human user. 

The Committee recognizes the profound effect that terrorism can have on social 

systems and encourages DHS to support research on how attitudes and beliefs about 

terrorism affect consumer confidence, population mobility, decisions about childcare, job behaviors, and attitudes towards immigrants, religion, political institutions 

and leaders. The Committee encourages further research on understanding the 

short- and long-term effects of stereotyping and marginalization of groups as well 

as research on hate-crimes and the emergence and maintenance of fundamentalist, 

extremist, and anti-government groups within the United States and outside the 

United States. 

The Committee recognizes the potential for massive disruption by those who 

would distribute erroneous or system-destructive information into the Internet, the 

telecommunications infrastructure, embedded/real-time computing systems, and 

dedicated computing devices. The Committee recommends DHS support research to 

analyze the behavior, motivations and social contexts of known instances of successful ‘‘hacking’’. The Committee encourages DHS to research effective safeguards that 

our consistent with the behaviors of the humans that use these systems. 

The Committee recognizes that emergency management, evacuation, and the design of egress systems are operable only to the extent that we know how humans 

behave in emergency situations. The Committee encourages research on human behavior under duress and encourages research on designing emergency systems and 
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infrastructure (operation and communication systems, buildings, roads and tunnels, 

stadiums) that facilitate the most effective behavior in emergency situations. 

The Committee recognizes there is a need to put as much attention into government responses to terrorism as into terrorist acts themselves. There are a number 

of data bases recording particulars of terrorist attacks, but none so far that record 

government responses (legal, military, political, policing; strategy and tactics) on the 

same time line as the terrorist attacks. The committee believes this information is 

critical to track because terrorists appear to adapt and counter-adapt based on responses to their actions. 

The Committee recommends that DHS also encourage research to understand 

how terrorist organizations reason with respect to target selection (i.e., does target 

selection depend on circumstances such as differential vulnerability of targets, as 

opposed to other considerations). Further, it would be helpful to understand how 

specific tactics are adopted and the considerations that enter into tactic selection. 

The Committee realizes there is a need to understand how groups move from radical protest or social movement to terrorism and to examine the trajectories by 

which individuals move to terrorism. Whether an individual joins a protest group 

or social movement which escalates to the level of terrorism or joins an existing terrorist group, the background and experience and psychology of individuals recruited 

to terrorism in these two ways may be quite different. Moving to terrorism as a 

member of a continuing group is more like a slippery slope, whereas moving to terrorism by joining an existing terrorist group is more like making a decision. 

The Committee urges DHS to developing data bases of terrorist rhetoric for important terrorist groups over time. If terrorists there are rhetorical differences between protest groups that do and do not go on to commit terrorist acts such differences might be useful for directing countermeasure resources. When the rhetoric 

is not in English, English speaking researchers need the rhetoric translated so that 

they can apply text analysis tools in seeking rhetorical predictors. 

The Committee appreciates the DHS focus on jihadist terrorism but recognizes 

that it also needs to prepare for a resurgence of domestic terrorism. Neo-Nazi, constitutionalist, and white militia violence emerged after the Soviet threat disintegrated; similarly it can be expected that these groups and their violence will reemerge as the threat from Al Qaeda fades. There is a danger in focusing only on 

jihadist terrorism. The Committee suggest that National surveys with unobtrusive 

questions (what percent of world’s population is white?) could begin to track the 

popularity of ideas associated with the idea that the U.S. Federal Government is 

the enemy. 

The Committee notes that thus far, Islamic communities in Europe have been 

more involved in jihadist violence than Islamic communities in the United States. 

The Committee urges DHS to continue to research the determinants of support for 

violence among diasporas and develop theories of diaspora experience in relation to 

home country politics and especially support for violence in relation to home country 

politics. 

The Committee understands that Al Qaeda is less an organization than a brand 

name or sympathy group with many local franchises now. The anarchist movement 

of the late 1800s and early 1900s had a similar quality, and due to the international 

nature of the anarchist threat governments leaders reached unprecedented cooperative agreements in trying to suppress the anarchists. The Committee recommends 

that DHS conduct a review of research on anarchist terrorism at the beginning of 

the 20th century in an effort to apply lessons learned for suppressing Al Qaeda. 

The Committee urges DHS to continue research on the psychology of negative 

intergroup emotions. Most analyses of terrorism and terrorist motives makes reference to fear, hate, anger or humiliation but the Committee understands there is 

very little empirical research on hate and humiliation. Further while there is research on anger and hate it appears to focus on the interpersonal level which may 

be very different than anger and hate at the intergroup level. The Committee recognizes that episodes like Abu Ghraib highlight the problem in understanding 

intergroup emotions which are twofold: understanding the relation between interpersonal and intergroup emotions, and understanding in particular intergroup emotions of hate, humiliation, and shame. 

The Committee recommends that DHS continue to review criminology literature 

and research related to gangs, especially youth and prison gangs, to better understand how different types of terrorist groups on the basis of recruiting, decision 

making, and desistence. The Committee believes that through research comparing 

terrorist groups that do and do not split, DHS might learn how to encourage internal conflict and splitting within terrorist organizations. Further, the Committee 

notes that there are cases, such as the Armenian Secret Army for Liberation of Armenia, and Egyptian Group after Luxor, in which terrorist activity drops quickly 
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from high to low levels. As the dynamics of endings are not necessarily the reverse 

of the dynamics of beginnings, the Committee believes it should be useful to study 

such cases to learn how to encourage desistence. 

The Committee notes that terrorists are sometimes but not always seen as representing the group or cause they claim to be fighting for. Psychological research 

has emphasized attributions to individual actors with little attention to attributions 

to groups, and the attributions of interest are moral responsibility more than the 

usual psychological focus on perceived ‘‘causes’’ of behavior as trait-based or situation-based. The Committee encourages DHS to conduct additional research on attribution theory to better understand how actions of a few are sometimes but not always attributed to the group the individuals come from. 

The Committee urges DHS to continue to study why some groups move from local 

to international terrorism. Most terrorism begins in response to local issues, and relatively few groups escalate to international attacks. The Committee believes we 

need to understand when and how this kind of escalation occurs. The Committee 

notes that most data bases focus on international terrorist attacks and may discount 

data about earlier local attacks by the same groups. The Committee believes that 

by studying local terrorist groups whose actions remained local DHS would have a 

basis for comparison with local groups that transitioned to international attacks. 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION

APTA is a nonprofit international association of over 1,600 public and private 

member organizations including transit systems and commuter rail operators; planning, design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; transit associations and State departments of transportation. 

APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical 

transit services and products. Over 90 percent of persons using public transportation in the United States and Canada are served by APTA members. 

Mr. Chairman, thank you for this opportunity to submit written testimony on the 

security and safety of public transportation systems. We appreciate your interest in 

transportation security, and we look forward to working with you as you develop 

the fiscal year 2007 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security. 

ABOUT APTA

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,600 public and private member organizations including transit systems and commuter rail operators; planning, design, construction, 

and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; transit associations and State departments of transportation. APTA members serve the public 

interest by providing safe, efficient, and economical transit services and products. 

More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States 

and Canada are served by APTA member systems. 

OVERVIEW

Mr. Chairman, public transportation is one of our Nation’s critical infrastructures. 

We cannot overemphasize the critical importance of our industry to the economic 

quality of life of this country. Over 9.6 billion transit trips are taken annually on 

all modes of transit service. People use public transportation vehicles over 32 million times each weekday. This is more than 16 times the number of daily travelers 

on the Nation’s airlines. 

Safety and security are the top priority of the public transportation industry. 

Transit systems took many steps to improve security prior to 9/11 and have significantly increased efforts since then. Since September 11, 2001, public transit agencies in the United States have spent over $2 billion on security and emergency preparedness programs and technology from their own budgets with only minimal Federal funding. Last year’s events in London and the previous year’s events in Madrid 

further highlight the need to strengthen security on public transit systems and to 

do so without delay. We do not need another wakeup call like the terrorists attacks 

on rail systems in London and Madrid. 

We urge Congress to act decisively on this issue. In light of the documented 

needs, we respectfully urge Congress to provide at least $560 million in the fiscal 

year 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for transit security grants to assist 

transit systems to continue to address the $6 billion in identified transit security 

investment needs. Funding at this level annually would allow for dramatic improvement in security for the Nation’s transit users over a 10 year period. Federal fund-
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ing for additional security needs should provide for both hard and soft costs as described below and will be in addition to investments as transit systems continue to 

provide from their own resources. We also respectfully urge Congress to provide 

$500,000 to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) so that DHS can in turn 

provide that amount in grant funding to the APTA security standards program 

which includes participation with our Federal partners to assist with the development of transit security standards. In addition, we respectfully urge Congress to 

provide $600,000 to maintain the Public Transit Information Sharing Analysis Center (ISAC). 

BACKGROUND

In 2004 APTA surveyed its U.S. transit system members to determine what actions they needed to take to improve security for their customers, employees and 

facilities. In response to the survey, transit agencies around the country have identified in excess of $6 billion in transit security investment needs. State and local governments and transit agencies are doing what they can to improve security, but it 

is important that the Federal Government be a full partner in the effort to ensure 

the security of the Nation’s transit users. 

In fiscal year 2003, transit security was allocated $65 million in Federal funds 

from DHS for 20 transit systems. In fiscal year 2004, $50 million was allocated from 

DHS for 30 transit systems. For the first time in fiscal year 2005, Congress specifically appropriated $150 million for transit, passenger and freight rail security. Out 

of the $150 million, transit is to receive approximately $130 million—almost $108 

million for rail transit and more than $22 million for bus. Also, passenger ferries 

are slated to receive an additional $5 million for security from a separate account. 

In fiscal year 2006, Congress appropriated $150 million for transit, passenger and 

freight rail security. DHS is currently deciding how to allocate this funding among 

the modes of transportation. We are very appreciative of this effort. However, in the 

face of significant needs, more needs to be done. 

Transit authorities have significant and specific transit security needs. Based on 

APTA’s 2003 Infrastructure Database survey, over 2,000 rail stations do not have 

security cameras. According to our 2005 Transit Vehicle Database, 53,000 buses, 

over 5,000 commuter rail cars, and over 10,000 heavy rail cars do not have security 

cameras. Fewer than one-half of all buses have automatic vehicle locator systems 

(AVLs) that allow dispatchers to know the location of the bus when an emergency 

occurs. Nearly 75 percent of demand response vehicles lack these AVLs. Furthermore, no transit system has a permanent biological detection system. In addition, 

only two transit authorities have a permanent chemical detection system. A partnership with the Federal Government could help to better address many of these specific needs. 

We are disappointed that the Administration proposed only $600 million for a 

Targeted Infrastructure Protection Program in the fiscal year 2007 DHS budget proposal, which would fund infrastructure security grants for transit, seaports, railways 

and other facilities. We are also disappointed that the Administration did not include a specific line item funding amount for transit security. We look forward to 

working with the Administration and Congress in securing adequate transit security 

funding that begins to address unmet transit security needs throughout the country. 

We further request that the existing process for distributing DHS Federal grant 

funding be modified so that funds are distributed directly to transit authorities, 

rather than to State Administrating Agencies (SAA) on a regional basis. We believe 

direct funding to the transit authorities would be more efficient and productive. The 

Administration’s process and conditions that have been put into effect have created 

significant barriers and time delays in getting the actual funds into the hands of 

transit agencies. 

As I noted in previous testimony, APTA is a Standards Development Organization 

(SDO) for the public transportation industry. We are now applying our growing expertise in standards development to transit industry safety and security, best practices, guidelines and standards as well. We have already begun to initiate our efforts for security standards development and we have engaged our Federal partners 

from both the DHS and Department of Transportation in this process. Through 

these initial meetings, I am pleased to advise that our Federal partners have agreed 

to support these efforts. We look forward to working with the Administration and 

Congress in support of this initiative. We respectfully urge Congress to provide 

$500,000 to the DHS so that it can in turn provide that amount in grant funding 

to the APTA security standards program which includes participation of our Federal 

partners to assist with the development of such standards and practices consistent 

with what we have already seen through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 
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Our efforts in standards development for commuter rail, rail transit and bus transit 

operations have been significant and our status as a SDO is acknowledged by both 

the FTA and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The FTA and the Transportation Research Board have supported our standards initiatives through the provision of grants. 

We also would like to work with Congress and the Department of Homeland Security’s Directorate of Science and Technology to take a leadership role in advancing 

research and technology development to enhance security and emergency preparedness for public transportation. 

INFORMATION SHARING

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, public transit systems across 

the country have worked very hard to strengthen their security plans and procedures and have been very active in training personnel and conducting drills to test 

their capacity to respond to emergencies. As well, to the extent possible within their 

respective budgets, transit systems have been incrementally hardening their services through the introduction of additional technologies such as surveillance equipment, access control and intrusion detection systems. While the transit systems 

have been diligent, they have been unable to fully implement programs without 

more assistance from the Federal Government. 

A vital component of ensuring public transit’s ability to prepare and respond to 

critical events is the timely receipt of security intelligence in the form of threats, 

warnings, advisories and access to informational resources. Accordingly, in 2003, the 

American Public Transportation Association, supported by Presidential Decision Directive #63, established an ISAC for public transit systems throughout the United 

States. A funding grant in the amount of $1.2 million was provided to APTA by the 

Federal Transit Administration to establish a very successful Public Transit ISAC 

that operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and gathered information from various 

sources, including DHS, and then passed information on to transit systems following 

a careful analysis of that information. However, given that the Federal Transit Administration was subsequently unable to access security funds, and given the decision of DHS to not fund ISAC operations, APTA then had to look for an alternate 

method of providing security intelligence through DHS’s newly created Homeland 

Security Information Network (HSIN). APTA continues to work with DHS staff to 

create a useful HSIN application for the transit industry. It is clear, however, that 

while the HSIN may become an effective resource, it does not match the 24/7 twoway communication functions provided through the Public Transit ISAC. However, 

we believe that consistent, on-going and reliable funds from Congress should be provided for the Public Transit ISAC that has been proven an effective delivery mechanism for security intelligence. Therefore, we respectfully urge Congress to provide 

$600,000 to maintain the Public Transit ISAC. 

In addition, APTA’s membership includes many major international public transportation systems, including the London Underground, Madrid Metro, and the Moscow Metro. APTA also has a strong partnership with the European-based transportation association, the International Union of Public Transport. Through these relationships, APTA has participated in a number of special forums in Europe and Asia 

to give United States transit agencies the benefit of their experiences and to help 

address transit security both here and abroad. 

COST OF HEIGHTENED SECURITY

Following the attacks on London, APTA was asked to assist the TSA in conducting a teleconference between the TSA and transit officials to discuss transit impacts pertaining to both increasing and decreasing the DHS threat levels. There is 

no question that increased threat levels have a dramatic impact on budget expenditures of transit systems and extended periods pose significant impacts on personnel 

costs. These costs totaled $900,000 per day for U.S. public transit systems or an estimated $33.3 million from July 7 to August 12, 2005 during the heightened state 

of ‘‘orange’’ for public transportation. This amount does not include costs associated 

with additional efforts by New York, New Jersey and other systems to conduct random searches. 

Many transit systems are also implementing other major programs to upgrade security. For example, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY–MTA) 

is taking broad and sweeping steps to help ensure the safety and security of its 

transportation systems in what are among the most extensive security measures 

taken by a public transportation system to date. NY–MTA will add 1,000 surveillance cameras and 3,000 motion sensors to its network of subways and commuter 

rail facilities as part of a $212 million security upgrade announced late last year 
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with the Lockheed Martin Corporation. In fact, NY–MTA plans to spend over $1.1 

billion between now and 2009 on transit security. 

SECURITY INVESTMENT NEEDS

Mr. Chairman, since the awful events of 9/11, the transit industry has invested some $2 billion of its own funds for enhanced security measures, building on the 

industry’s already considerable efforts. At the same time, our industry undertook a 

comprehensive review to determine how we could build upon our existing industry 

security practices. This included a range of activities, which include research, best 

practices, education, information sharing in the industry, and surveys. As a result 

of these efforts we have a better understanding of how to create a more secure environment for our riders and the most critical security investment needs. 

Our latest survey of public transportation security identified enhancements of at least $5.2 billion in additional capital funding to maintain, modernize, and expand 

transit system security functions to meet increased security demands. Over $800 

million in increased costs for security personnel, training, technical support, and research and development have been identified, bringing total additional transit security funding needs to more than $6 billion. 

Responding transit agencies were asked to prioritize the uses for which they required additional Federal investment for security improvements. Priority examples 

of operational improvements include: 

—Funding current and additional transit agency and local law enforcement personnel 

—Funding for over-time costs and extra security personnel during heightened 

alert levels 

—Training for security personnel 

—Joint transit/law enforcement training 

—Security planning activities 

—Security training for other transit personnel 

Priority examples of security capital investment improvements include: 

—Radio communications systems 

—Security cameras on-board transit vehicles and in transit stations 

—Controlling access to transit facilities and secure areas 

—Automated vehicle locator systems 

—Security fencing around facilities 

Transit agencies with large rail operations also reported a priority need for Federal capital funding for intrusion detection devices. 

Mr. Chairman, the Department of Homeland Security issued directives for the 

transit industry in May 2004 which would require that transit authorities beef up 

security and to take a series of precautions which would set the stage for more extensive measures without any Federal funding assistance. Transit systems have already carried out many of the measures that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is calling for, such as drafting security plans, removing trash bins and 

setting up procedures to deal with suspicious packages. The cost of these measures 

and further diligence taken during times of heightened alert is of particular concern 

to us. We look forward to working with you in addressing these issues. 

As you know, in the fiscal year 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations bill (Public law 109–90), TSA can hire rail inspectors using an $8 million appropriation. We 

have concerns about this provision. We believe that funding for the inspectors would 

be better spent on things that would support the industry such as surveillance cameras, emergency communication and other systems rather than highlighting security 

issues without providing the necessary resources to address them. We look forward 

to working with you in addressing our concerns. 

ONGOING TRANSIT SECURITY PROGRAMS

Mr. Chairman, while transit agencies have moved to a heightened level of security 

alertness, the leadership of APTA has been actively working with its strategic partners to develop a practical plan to address our industry’s security and emergency 

preparedness needs. In light of our new realities for security, the APTA Executive 

Committee has established a Security Affairs Steering Committee. This committee 

addresses our security strategic issues and directions for our initiatives. This committee will also serve as the mass transit sector coordination council that will interface with DHS and other Federal agencies forming the government coordinating 

council. 

In partnerships with the Transportation Research Board, APTA supported two 

TCRP Panels that identified and initiated specific projects developed to address Preparedness/Detection/Response to Incidents and Prevention and Mitigation. 
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In addition to the TCRP funded efforts, APTA has been instrumental in the development of numerous security and emergency preparedness tools and resources. 

Many of these resources were developed in close partnership with the FTA and we 

are presently focused on continuing that same level of partnership with various entities within DHS. Also, APTA has reached out to other organizations and international transportation associations to formally engage in sharing information on 

our respective security programs and to continue efforts that raise the bar for safety 

and security effectiveness. 

APTA has long-established safety audit programs for commuter rail, bus, and rail 

transit operations. Within the scope of these programs are specific elements pertaining to Emergency Response Planning and Training as well as Security Planning. 

In keeping with our industry’s increased emphasis on these areas, the APTA Safety 

Management Audit Programs have been modified to place added attention to these 

critical elements. 

CONCLUSION

Mr. Chairman, in light of our Nation’s heightened security needs post 9/11, we 

believe that increased Federal investment in public transportation security by Congress and DHS is critical. The public transportation industry has made great strides 

in transit security improvements since 9/11 but much more needs to be done. Therefore, we respectfully urge Congress to provide at least $560 million in the fiscal year 

2007 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill for transit security 

grants to assist transit systems to continue to address the $6 billion in identified 

transit security investment needs. Funding at this level annually would also allow 

for dramatic improvement in security for the Nation’s transit users over a 10 year 

period. We also respectfully urge Congress to provide $500,000 to the Department 

of Homeland Security so that DHS can in turn provide that amount in grant funding to the APTA security standards program which includes participation of our 

Federal partners to assist with the development of transit security standards and 

practices consistent with what we have already seen through the FTA. In addition, 

we respectfully urge Congress to provide $600,000 to maintain the Public Transit 

ISAC. 

We have also found that investment in public transit security programs, resources 

and infrastructures provides a direct benefit in preparation and response to natural 

disasters as well. We look forward to building on our cooperative working relationship with the Department of Homeland Security and Congress to begin to address 

these needs. We again thank you and the Committee for allowing us to submit testimony on these critical issues and look forward to working with you on safety and 

security issues. 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EMERGENCY

MANAGERS

Chairman Gregg, Ranking Member Byrd, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for allowing me this opportunity to provide testimony on the 

President’s fiscal year 2007 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security. 

I am Michael D. Selves. I am currently the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director for Johnson County, Kansas. Johnson County constitutes the 

Southwest suburbs of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and, with a population of 

approximately a half million, is the most populous county in Kansas. I currently 

serve as the First Vice President of the International Association of Emergency 

Managers (IAEM) and am providing this testimony on their behalf. I am also a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), and have served IAEM over the past 5 years as 

chair of the Government Affairs Committee. For the past 11 years I have been an 

active participant in the National Association of Counties, chairing their Subcommittee on Emergency Management, as a charter member of their Homeland Security Task Force as well as serving 2 years on their Board of Directors. I was appointed by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Ridge to his task force on 

State and local Homeland Security funding. 

The International Association of Emergency Managers has over 2,700 members 

including emergency management professionals at the State and local government 

levels, the military, private business and the nonprofit sector in the United States 

and in other countries. Most of our members are city and county emergency managers who perform the crucial function of coordinating and integrating the efforts 

at the local level to prepare for, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from 
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all types of disasters including terrorist attacks. Our members include emergency 

managers from large urban areas as well as rural counties. 

Hurricane Katrina has unequivocally demonstrated the need for strong emergency 

management programs at the Federal State and local levels. As emergency management professionals, we know the only way plans, preparations and equipment can 

be brought to bear in a disaster is through the planning efforts—of 

people... people whose job it is to bring all elements of a community together to 

make the plans work and who will be there when the time comes to implement 

those plans. For this reason, we are limiting our statement to one single critical 

issue: We respectfully request your assistance in increasing the funding for the 

Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG). 

Emergency Management Performance Grant 

—Request the $13,100,000 funding cut be rejected and the amount increased to $256 million to begin addressing the shortfall. 

—Request that EMPG funding be maintained in a separate account as in the fiscal year 2006 Congressional action and not combined with other grant programs. 

Increase funding for EMPG.—Appropriations Committee report language referred 

to the program as ‘‘the backbone of the Nation’s emergency management system.’’ 

In order to maintain this system and build the capacity required to meet the greatly 

increasing demands, additional investment is needed. 

However, the President’s Budget request for fiscal year 2007 proposes to reduce 

the funding from the $183,100,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2006 to $170,000,000. 

According to a biennial study conducted by the National Emergency Management 

Association (NEMA) in 2004 there is a shortfall of $260 million. We respectfully request that EMPG be increased $86 million over the fiscal year 2007 request for a 

total of $256,000,000 to begin addressing this shortfall. 

Maintain EMPG as a separate account.—We also urge you to continue to maintain 

EMPG as a separate account. The President’s budget includes this program in the 

‘‘State and Local’’ account with a number of other grant programs. EMPG is different from the other programs in this account. EMPG has existed for over 50 years 

and supports all hazards emergency management, including terrorism. In addition, 

it is a performance based continuing program with deliverables and requirements 

that must be met in order to receive funding the next year. 

EMPG is critically important.—We believe it is the single most effective use of 

Federal funds in providing emergency management capacity to State and local governments. No other source of homeland security funding is based on a consensus 

building process determining outcomes and specific deliverables backstopped by a 

quarterly accountability process. In fact, we feel this program would more accurately 

be described by the name Emergency Management Assistance (EMA) because of the 

unique requirements for deliverables and accountability it imposes—unique among 

all other homeland security sources of financial assistance. 

In addition, this unique program has never experienced ‘‘backlogs’’ of unspent 

funds because it is built on the experience and refinement of over 5 decades of proven effectiveness and efficiency. EMPG assistance requires a 50 percent State or local 

match, thus creating the much-needed ‘‘buy-in’’ not present in many other grant programs. Actually, the ‘‘buy-in’’ in this program is significantly greater due to the fact 

that currently many local jurisdictions are receiving 20 percent or less. In addition 

many local jurisdictions receive no funding at all because of shortage of funds. 

Examples of the critical benefits of EMPG are the following: 

—This program provides funding for the emergency managers who perform the 

role of the ‘‘honest broker’’ at the State and local level and who establish the 

emergency management framework for preparedness, response, recovery and 

mitigation. 

—EMPG funding provides the people who are legally responsible for creating a 

‘‘culture of preparedness’’ at the State and local level. 

—EMPG funding also provides many of the personnel who can be deployed across 

State lines to assist other States in case of disaster through the Emergency 

Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). During the 2005 response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 65, 919 civilian and military personnel and equipment 

assets were deployed from 48 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Over 2100 missions were performed. 

—EMPG funding has assumed a greater importance in light of recent catastrophic 

events and the responses to those events. For example, the President and the 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have tasked State and local government emergency managers with the responsibility to review their Emergency 

Operations Plans regarding the issue of evacuation. 
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—EMPG supports the people who have had the added responsibility of administering homeland security funding programs and additional planning efforts 

since 2001. While we agree the National Plan Review is a vitally important 

project, floods, tornadoes and other disasters simply haven’t stopped happening. 

Without more funding and people we can’t reach the level of preparedness our Nation deserves and our citizens demand. 

The recent White House report on the response to the Hurricane Katrina contains 

125 recommendations. A significant number of these recommendations are ‘‘topdown’’ initiatives which require the collaboration and coordination efforts of State 

and local emergency managers in order to be fully implemented. We also know that 

genuine solutions to broad based issues like emergency management can only succeed if they recognize the primary importance of State and local governments. 

One way to sum things up is to acknowledge that beautiful plans written without 

the input and agreement of key stakeholders on roles and responsibilities will gather dust on shelves. A plan that works and has broad based buy in may be ugly and 

patched, but it lives, breathes and works, just like the people who implement it in 

a disaster. 

EMPG provides people who build partnerships.—The single most critically important thing EMPG funding provides is emergency management personnel at the 

State and local level. People are the most important investment this program makes 

because without them nothing else works. Emergency Management is a people process. I would like to point to my own jurisdiction—Johnson County, Kansas—as an 

example. 

Even before Katrina, we were engaged in the process of evaluating and revising 

our local emergency operations plan. I can tell you that this plan truly has broad 

buy in and acceptance within our jurisdiction. This happened because 16 subcommittees involving more than 120 people for 8 months of effort developed the 16 

annexes of our plan. Because of the extensively and intensively people-based approach of this process, all of our officials—from our elected local leadership and senior management to front-line first responders—know and accept their roles and responsibilities. This would not have happened without EMPG funding providing the 

personnel in my office to facilitate this process. And the end result is very important. If we shake hands before the disaster, we won’t have to point fingers afterwards. 

Emergency Management personnel at the State and local level have long involved 

private enterprise and faith-based groups in their inclusive, all-hazards planning 

process. For example, many of the State and local governments that hosted Katrina 

survivors fully integrated private and faith based organizations in their reception 

planning. These organizations’ contributions ranged from providing critically needed 

supplies to serving as counselors and community emissaries for potential new residents of our communities. 

In conclusion, we believe this program must be maintained and sustained at a 

level which ensures that we continue to have a strong, truly national, system of 

emergency management in America. I sincerely thank you for this opportunity to 

express our deep concerns. 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL BORDER PATROL COUNCIL

The National Border Patrol Council thanks the Subcommittee for the opportunity 

to present the views and concerns of the 10,500 front-line Border Patrol employees 

that it represents regarding the resources necessary to provide effective homeland 

security now and in the future. Initially, it is important to recognize that there are 

numerous aspects of homeland security, and each of them must receive adequate 

funding and support in order for the overall program to function properly. Deficiencies in any part(s) of the system will weaken the entire structure, enabling terrorists and other criminals to exploit these vulnerabilities. Thus, it is imperative 

that all of these matters are addressed concurrently. Beyond the obvious need to 

substantially increase the number of personnel in all of the Department of Homeland Security’s programs, there is an equally pressing need to enhance the infrastructure that supports these programs. 

It is beyond dispute that our borders are out of control. Millions of people cross 

them illegally every year, and only a small percentage are apprehended. While most 

of these people are merely seeking to improve their economic lot in life, a small but 

significant percentage of them are criminals who take advantage of our open borders, and a few terrorists undoubtedly do the same. In order to restore a semblance 

of order to this chaotic situation, the root cause of illegal immigration needs to be 

addressed by turning off the employment magnet that lures impoverished people to 
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1 ‘‘Police Finding It Hard to Fill Jobs; Forces Use Perks And Alter Standards,’’ The Washington Post, March 27, 2006, page A–1. 

our country. This will require a significant revision in the existing statutes so that 

employers are able to easily determine who has a right to work in this country and 

are discouraged from ignoring or disobeying the law through the certain imposition 

of tough penalties. A single, counterfeit-proof document must serve as the foundation of this approach. In order enforce this new law, substantial additional resources 

will need to be allocated. At a minimum, 10,000 criminal investigators should be 

added for this purpose. 

Even though the adoption of the foregoing measures would eliminate most illegal 

border crossings by people seeking employment, it would do nothing to diminish the 

flow of criminals and contraband. Stopping this illicit activity will require a sophisticated network of detection devices coupled with substantial increases in Border Patrol agents to respond to such intrusions and apprehend the violators. The additional 1,500 agents requested by the Administration for the upcoming fiscal year is 

entirely inadequate for this purpose, and should be increased to 2,500. Thereafter, 

the size of the Border Patrol should be increased by at least the same amount every 

year until a total of at least 25,000 agents are deployed. 

The number of inspections personnel at the Ports of Entry also needs to be increased significantly to allow for a more thorough inspection process without disrupting the flow of legitimate traffic. This will require an expansion of the existing 

facilities in some locations, and the building of additional facilities in areas where 

that is impractical. Moreover, the failed ‘‘One Face at the Border’’ initiative needs 

to be discarded in favor of a system that fosters specialization in each of the complex 

areas of immigration, customs, and agriculture laws. 

The number of detention beds and personnel to guard detainees also need to be 

augmented significantly. The promise of ‘‘catch and return’’ is meaningless unless 

it can be backed up by sufficient resources. 

In order to adequately patrol the thousands of miles of coastal areas and other 

waterways along the boundaries of the United States, the Coast Guard also needs 

substantial increases in personnel. 

The number of Federal Air Marshals has been allowed to dwindle to dangerously 

low levels. A significant increase in the ranks of these employees is also critical to 

efforts to bolster homeland security. 

It is important that the occupations supporting the foregoing programs also be increased commensurately. Far too often, these important resources are neglected 

when the primary occupations are augmented, resulting in needless inefficiencies. 

The addition of significant numbers of new employees will present many challenges. First and foremost, it will be necessary to make these occupations more attractive in order to recruit and retain sufficient numbers of highly-qualified personnel. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country are currently experiencing difficulties meeting their recruitment goals, and many of them are finding 

it necessary to increase salaries and benefits to remain competitive.1 The Border Patrol just raised its entry level age from 37 to 40, reflecting the difficulties it is facing 

in attracting a sufficient number of qualified recruits. In many areas of the country, 

the pay and benefits of Federal law enforcement agents already lag behind that of 

their State and local law counterparts. In order to become more competitive in this 

job market, the Federal Government needs to upgrade its pay and benefits, and take 

other steps to ensure that these jobs are deemed desirable. 

The pay of many of the Department of Homeland Security’s occupations needs to 

be raised substantially. This includes, but is not limited to, Border Patrol Agents, 

Customs and Border Protection Officers, Immigration Enforcement Agents, and Law 

Enforcement Communications Assistants. Moreover, the demoralizing practice of requiring many of the Department’s law enforcement employees to work long hours 

of overtime without any compensation needs to be remedied by placing all employees under the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also, all of the Department’s law enforcement officers need to be afforded law enforcement retirement coverage. 

The pay-for-performance plan that is being implemented throughout DHS must 

be discarded in favor of a fair and predictable pay system. The pay of dedicated employees should not be left to the whim and mercy of arbitrary and capricious supervisors, many of whom are ordered to withhold pay increases in order to offset budgetary shortfalls in other areas. 

Additionally, the labor-management relations provisions of the Homeland Security 

Act must be repealed. These draconian measures serve no legitimate purpose, and 

will in fact deter employees from exposing fraud, waste or corruption. Because they 
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institutionalize the unfair treatment of employees, they will also discourage the best 

and the brightest from serving in the Department. 

Although all Federal agencies have the authority to pay generous recruitment and 

relocation bonuses and retention allowances, the Department of Homeland Security 

rarely exercises it because little or no money is budgeted for that purpose. This unwise practice needs to be remedied. Similarly, the Department needs additional 

money for the purpose of funding personnel relocations. Themovement of personnel 

from one location to another is essential to the success of the organization. 

Counter-productive enforcement schemes such as the Border Patrol’s ‘‘strategy of 

deterrence’’ need to be abandoned in favor of effective strategies. The notion that 

criminals and terrorists will be dissuaded from crossing the borders illegally because 

Border Patrol agents are positioned at quarter-mile fixed intervals along the border 

is absurd. 

Surveillance technology can be a useful enforcement tool, especially in detecting 

violators who are attempting to illegally cross our borders. The temptation to rely 

upon such devices to replace trained law enforcement officers needs to be resisted, 

however. Even the most sophisticated of these devices is incapable of apprehending 

a single violator. At best, most of these devices are only capable of providing snapshot views of intrusions, and their utility is thus quite limited. The high cost of complex devices such as unmanned aerial vehicles renders them less cost-effective than 

manned aircraft such as helicopters. 

The Department needs to provide all of its officers with instant access to databases that allow them to quickly determine if a person is wanted for the commission 

of a crime or suspicion of terrorist activities. Disturbingly, almost none of the Department’s vehicles have portable computers. 

Many of the Border Patrol’s vehicles are long overdue for replacement. It is senseless to spend large amounts of money repairing vehicles that continually break 

down because of their age and the wear and tear of law enforcement use. 

Numerous DHS employees are wearing body armor that is not suited for the types 

of dangers that they face and the environment in which they operate. Moreover, the 

weapons issued to these employees are no match for those utilized by the criminals 

that they face. 

The communications system utilized by many of the Department’s employees is 

antiquated and inadequate. There are numerous areas where employees routinely 

operate without the ability to communicate with each other because the radio network does not provide coverage. This hazardous situation needs to be remedied. 

Many employees do not have hand-held global positioning system devices to assist 

them in navigating around the vast areas that they are responsible for patrolling. 

Moreover, the supply of night vision equipment is inadequate, and much of it is outdated. 

Hiring large numbers of employees will require an expansion of the existing training facilities. The small size and deplorable condition of the Border Patrol’s facilities 

in Artesia, New Mexico are cause for particular concern. The infrastructure of that 

community cannot support an operation of the magnitude needed to properly train 

several thousand agents every year, and serious consideration needs to be given to 

finding a new location that is more suited to this purpose. 

As significant numbers of additional personnel are added to all parts of the country, it is important to plan ahead and ensure that the facilities in those locations 

are large enough to ensure that the operations run efficiently. 

Although most of the infrastructure needs identified herein can easily be met 

through proper planning, the chronic deficiencies in these areas demand an approach that incorporates them into the hiring process. A funding formula that factors all of these needs into the cost of a full career must be developed, adjusted from 

time to time, and followed. 

While the expense of providing effective homeland security may seem steep at 

first glance, it pales in comparison to the cost of failing to do so. The investment 

in the infrastructure of America’s homeland security must begin now. Further 

delays will leave our Nation needlessly vulnerable to further attacks by those who 

want to destroy us. 

PREPARED STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Introduction 

Thank you Chairman Gregg, Ranking Member Byrd, and distinguished members 

of the Committee for allowing me the opportunity to provide you with a statement 

for the record on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fiscal year 2007 

budget. I am Bruce Baughman, the President of the National Emergency Manage-
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ment Association and Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. In 

my statement, I am representing the National Emergency Management Association 

(NEMA), whose members are the State emergency management directors in the 

States, the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. NEMA’s members are responsible to their governors for emergency preparedness, homeland security, mitigation, response, and recovery activities for natural, man-made, and terrorist caused 

disasters. 

As you consider the budget for fiscal year 2007, emergency management in our 

country has received greater attention as a result of the aftermath of Hurricane 

Katrina. Though, funding has not followed from the Federal Government to assist 

in meeting the needs for all-hazards emergency preparedness, response, recovery, 

and mitigation activities. Over the past year, our Nation’s emergency management 

system has been tested by the extensive natural disasters that we have faced. In 

all, there were 48 major disaster declarations, 68 emergency declarations, and 39 

fire management assistance declarations. Every single State was impacted by one 

of these declarations, including the District of Columbia, and all but two of the U.S. 

territories. 48 States were impacted enough by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to warrant declarations for Federal assistance, whether the States were disaster areas or 

the States took in significant numbers of evacuees. States have been mandated to 

complete comprehensive reviews of evacuation plans and other emergency plans 

with no Federal support. At the same time, emergency management continues to 

prepare for the threat of terrorism with new requirements coming from the Federal 

Government such as updating State plans to reflect the National Response Plan 

(NRP), training emergency responders on the new National Incident Management 

System (NIMS), and implementing the National Preparedness Goal mandated by 

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD 8) on National Preparedness 

with no additional Federal financial assistance to meet Federal mandates. The 

multi-hazards emergency management system continues to be the means to practice 

and exercise for devastating acts of terrorism, while at the same time preparing the 

Nation for hurricanes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, and floods. We respectfully ask for your Committee to consider the role of emergency management as you 

address the fiscal year 2007 appropriations and ask for your serious consideration 

for Federal support for the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program 

(EMPG) to build State and local emergency management capacity. 

The Department of Homeland Security budget provides critical support to State 

and local emergency management programs through actual dollars, grants, and program support. This year, NEMA would like to address three critical issues regarding 

the proposed Federal budget for Department of Homeland Security: 

—Extreme concern for proposed cuts to the Emergency Management Performance 

Grant (EMPG) program while requirements increase for State and local governments; 

—The need for Federal support for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC); and 

—Concerns related to the status of reorganizations at the Department of Homeland Security. 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

EMPG is the only program for All-Hazards Preparedness/Readiness 

Natural disasters are certain and often anticipated. Every State must be able to 

plan for disasters as well as build and sustain the capability to respond. EMPG is 

the only source of funding to assist State and local governments with planning and 

preparedness/readiness activities associated with natural disasters. At a time when 

our country is recovering from one of the largest natural disasters and making 

strides to improve the Nation’s emergency preparedness/readiness, we cannot afford 

to have this vital program be cut by $13.1 million. EMPG is the backbone of the 

Nation’s all-hazards emergency management system as the only source of direct 

Federal funding to State and local governments for emergency management capacity 

building. EMPG is used for personnel, planning, training, and exercises at both the 

State and local levels. EMPG is primarily used to assist States in maintaining personnel for State and local emergency management programs, and consequently the 

Nation’s emergency response system. EMPG is being used to help States create and 

update plans for receiving and distribution plans for commodities and ice after a disaster, debris removal plans, and plans for receiving or evacuating people. 

The State and local government partnership with the Federal Government to ensure preparedness dates back to the civil defense era, yet increased responsibilities 

over the last decade have fallen on State and local governments. With the recent 

expanded focus on terrorism and the increased demands of the Federal Government 
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to assist in implementation of Federal initiatives like the NRP, the NIMS, and 

HSPD8, EMPG becomes more important as a means to ensure State and local involvement and compliance with new systems. 

NEMA completed a Quick Response Survey in March 2006 to assess the impacts 

of the proposed cut to the EMPG program. Of the 42 States responding, 90 percent 

of the States will have to cut staff ranging from one person to more than 50 positions. If the cut is included in the budget: 20 States will have to cut between 1– 

10 positions; 10 States will have to cut between 11–30 positions; 4 will have to cut 

between 31–50 positions; and 4 will have to cut more than 50 positions. In the same 

Quick Response Survey, 83 percent of responding States report that the majority of 

EMPG funds go to local grants, so the impact of the cut would be greatest on local 

governments. 

State and Local Match 

EMPG is the only program in the Preparedness Account within the Department 

of Homeland Security that requires a match at the State and local level. The match 

is evidence of the critical partnership of State and local governments to address the 

urgent national security need for emergency planning for all disasters regardless of 

the cause. EMPG requires a match of 50 percent from the State or local governments. According to the NEMA 2004 Biennial Report, budgets for State emergency 

management agencies nationally were reduced by an average of 23 percent in fiscal 

year 2004, yet at the same time States were continuing to over match the Federal 

Government’s commitment to national security protection through EMPG by $96 

million in fiscal year 2004, which is a 80 percent State and 20 percent Federal contribution. 

EMPG Helps Ensure Personnel for Mutual Aid 

During last year’s hurricane season, the interdependencies of the Nation’s emergency management system were demonstrated and one of the success stories was 

the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). EMAC enabled 48 

States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico to provide assistance in the form of more than 2,100 missions of human, military and equipment 

assets and over 65,000 civilian and military personnel and equipment assets to support the impacted States. The estimated costs of these missions may exceed $829 

million and the missions and requests for aid are continuing. Of the personnel providing assistance through EMAC, 46,448 were National Guard personnel and 19,431 

were civilians. Many of the civilians sent to provide assistance were supported by 

the EMPG program. The nature of the Nation’s mutual aid system vividly shows 

the need for all States to have appropriate capabilities for all disasters and EMPG 

allows States and local governments to build this capability both for their own use 

and to share in through EMAC. Additional resources are needed to build emergency 

response capabilities on a national basis and to ensure the system can handle the 

demands of natural disasters including catastrophic events and other emergencies 

no matter where they occur. 

Appropriate Support Needed to Strengthen Program 

While EMPG received modest increases in 2003 and 2004 after 10 years of 

straight-lined funding, the program still needs significant investment to accomplish 

its goals. The final fiscal year 2006 DHS conference report provided an additional 

$5 million for the program, but after the across the board cut, the program was left 

with $183.1 million. We appreciate all of the efforts of members of Congress and 

the Administration to allow for these increases. The current cut comes at a time 

when emergency management needs to address shortfalls and new threats. EMPG 

needs adequate and predictable resources in order to sustain the increased demand 

for preparedness/readiness. Continued funding increases are necessary to make up 

for a decade of degradation of funding and increased State and local commitments 

because funding has not kept pace with inflation or with increasing demand. The 

increased flexibility of EMPG is offset by funding shortfalls estimated in the NEMA 

Biennial Report in 2004 to be over $264 million for all 50 States. The current shortfall is $260, because of a $3.1 million increase in fiscal year 2006. 

The President’s budget proposal will have a devastating impact on the Nation’s 

emergency management system at the same time that responsibilities are increasing for new and emerging hazards. The proposal decreases funding for the EMPG 

program by $10 million. These cuts mean that emergency management would be 

saddled with increased mandates, while coping with decreases to an already modest 

budget. In budget consideration for fiscal year 2003, 2004, and 2006, Congress affirmed the importance of EMPG in appropriations bills in language addressing the 

significance of the program and increased the levels of funding for the program 

twice. Prior to these modest increases, the program had been straight lined for over 
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a decade and even with these increases the program’s growth rate has not kept pace 

with inflation over the last 15 years. Additionally, Congress affirmed the intent of 

the program as all-hazards and dedicated to supporting personnel during consideration of the fiscal year 2006 budget. NEMA is appreciative of Congress’ recognition 

of the EMPG program, but this year we respectfully ask that Congress aggressively 

address the programs shortfalls with an additional $87 million in funding for EMPG 

for fiscal year 2007, for a total of $270 million. 

Clearly, Congress wants to understand what is being built with these investments, especially in tight fiscal conditions. The 2006 Quick Response Survey found 

that if States were to each receive an additional $1 million in EMPG funding for 

fiscal year 2007, States would use the following percentages for the following activities: 88 percent of States responding would update plans including evacuation, sheltering, emergency operations, catastrophic disasters and others; 83 percent would 

provide more training opportunities for State and local emergency preparedness and 

response; 88 percent would provide more preparedness grants to local jurisdictions; 

69 percent would conduct more State and local exercises; and 61 percent would use 

funding for State and local NIMS compliance. 

EMPG’s modest Federal increases in helped the program grow, but shortfalls continue to force an unequal burden on State and local governments. States are continuing to increase their out of pocket costs in order to ensure there is adequate 

funding for local programs. The shortfall means that many communities that would 

like to implement a full-time, professional emergency management capability cannot 

do so because of shortfalls in Federal funding. Further, EMPG is primarily used as 

a pass-through program for local governments, so the shortfall affects our smallest 

localities that are often those most in need of emergency preparedness planning. 

Currently, States and local governments are over matching the Federal Government’s commitment to national security protection through EMPG by $96 million 

according to the 2004 NEMA Biennial Report. 

Accountability Measures 

Many States have various accountability measures in place to track the use of 

EMPG funding and NEMA supports the development of a national system that 

quantifies the uses of the funding. In fact, NEMA through the National Homeland 

Security Consortium is working closely with the new Preparedness Directorate at 

DHS to work collaboratively on performance metrics for HSPD–8 and performance 

metrics for the Response Capabilities in the TCL. The DHS effort will help to develop a national picture of EMPG metrics as well. At the same time, States already 

have measures in place at the State level to track the use of EMPG funding in their 

States. Some of the measures in place reported in the 2006 Quick Response Survey 

include: 95 percent of responding States have reporting requirements; 76 percent of 

States responding require the development of State-wide goals that must be met 

with the funds; 61 percent of the States responding call for local governments to 

demonstrate performance against goals that are written by local jurisdictions; 42 

percent of responding States implement corrective action plans if goals are not met 

with funding; and 45 percent of States tie program funding to meeting the standards in place with the voluntary Emergency Management Accreditation Program 

(EMAP) for State and local emergency management agencies. 

EMPG as a Separate Account 

The President’s Budget proposal for fiscal year 2007 suggests combining the 

EMPG account with the Citizen Corp account to form a formula-based grant account. NEMA strongly disagrees with this approach, as EMPG must be maintained 

as a separate line item account as Congress has affirmed since fiscal year 2003. 

Congress agreed at that time that the program account needed to be visible and 

easy to find in the budget because of the importance of the program. The separate 

account is critical because the program is the only all-hazards grant program being 

administered through the Grants and Training Office to emergency management 

agencies. Further, the separate account allows for EMPG to be tracked and has 

raised visibility on the importance of the program among members of Congress. Additionally, we suggest that Congress maintain the method of distribution for EMPG, 

similar to the language in the fiscal year 2006 appropriations, however continuing 

to allocate the funding through the State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) continues 

to cause delays in some States. NEMA supports language that would expressedly 

restore the grants allocation to State emergency management agencies, to facilitate 

the process of getting funding to emergency management agencies at the State and 

local level faster. 
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All-Hazards Approach 

The Federal Government must continue the commitment to ensuring national security though all-hazard preparedness. Without adequate numbers of State and 

local personnel to operate the all-hazards emergency management system, the infrastructure used to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all disasters 

will collapse. Unfortunately, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita illustrated the need for 

adequate emergency management needs from the ground up. Instead of making significant investments towards terrorism preparedness, we must maintain an all-hazards approach and shore up the foundation of our response system for all disasters 

regardless of cause—EMPG. We strongly ask for Congress to ensure predictable and 

adequate funding levels for the EMPG in fiscal year 2007. 

BUIDING OUR NATION’S MUTUAL AID SYSTEM THROUGH EMAC

The response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita resulted in the largest deployment 

of interstate mutual aid in the Nation’s history through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). As mentioned previously, EMAC deployed personnel comprised of multiple disciplines from all member States to respond to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas. EMAC Operations in Louisiana 

are still underway. The process enabled National Guard, search and rescue teams, 

incident management teams, emergency operations center support, building inspectors, and law enforcement personnel to immediately assist the requesting States in 

need of support. The National Guard even chose to continue under EMAC when deployed under Title 32 because of the organization, liability protections, accountability, and tracking abilities EMAC provides. 

EMAC was created after Hurricane Andrew by then-Florida Governor Lawton 

Chiles. The system was developed through the members States of the Southern Governors’ Association to establish mechanisms to enable mutual aid among member 

sates in emergency situations. The Southern Regional Emergency Management Assistance Compact (SREMAC) was signed by participating Governors in 1993. Following recognition of SREMACs nationwide applicability by the National Governors’ 

Association and FEMA, Congress enacted EMAC in 1996 (Public Law 104–321). 

Currently 49 States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia are members of EMAC. Hawaii is currently considering legislation to become a 

party to the compact during their current legislative session. EMAC requires member States to have an implementation plan and to follow procedures outlined in the 

EMAC Operations Manual. EMAC takes care of issues such as reimbursement, liability protections, and workers’ compensation issues. 

Prior to the historic 2005 deployments, EMAC’s largest previous deployment was 

during the 2004 Hurricane season in Florida, Alabama, and West Virginia, which 

enabled 38 States to provide assistance in the form of more than $15 million in 

human, military, and equipment assets and over 800 personnel to support the impacted States for over 85 days of continuous response operations. NEMA utilized the 

grant funds to work with an independent consulting company to complete a 2004 

After Action Report, that identified areas for continuous improvement for the EMAC 

systems and EMAC has worked to draft a strategic plan to implement the lessons 

learned into practice. NEMA is currently working to complete an After-Action Report on the 2005 season, with a meeting of stakeholders, assisting States, requesting 

States, and others later this month. The report is expected to be complete by September 2006 and the strategic plan will be amended to reflect new lessons learned. 

The support of EMAC is critical to helping offset the costs of disasters and maintaining the need for a massive Federal workforce for response to catastrophic disasters. The beauty of EMAC is that it provides assistance to those in need, but allows 

others to assist and learn from disasters in other States. 

In order to meet the ever-growing need for and reliance on interstate mutual aid, 

EMAC is seeking $4 Million over 3 years to continue to build EMAC capabilities. 

This funding will allow EMAC to focus on the implementation of lessons learned 

from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita such as Training and Education, Resource Typing 

and Credentialing, and Information and Resource Management. Since EMAC’s inception in 1993, EMAC was funded by member States until 2003. In 2003, FEMA 

funded EMAC with a 3 year grant of $2 Million. This funding expires in November 

2006. This funding has been used for administrative support of EMAC, development 

of the EMAC Operations system whereby all resources deployed under the Compact 

are tracked from when it is requested until reimbursement is paid, and the 2004 

and 2005 after action reports. 
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SECOND STAGE REVIEW AND FEMA

As the Congress looks at the lessons learned and recommendations for reform included in reports following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we ask that NEMA’s members be consulted regarding further changes to the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. Most importantly, consideration needs to also be given to the 

connectivity between FEMA and the Preparedness Directorate within DHS, since all 

FEMA’s preparedness functions were moved out into this new Directorate. When 

the Second Stage Review proposal was announced, NEMA articulated grave concern 

in a July 27, 2005 letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the Second Stage Review (2SR) creating a Preparedness Directorate that would be primarily focused on terrorism. The letter to Congress highlighted the lack of the Department’s focus on natural-hazards preparedness and the inability to connect response and recovery operations to preparedness functions, as any unnecessary separation of these functions could result in a disjointed response and adversely impact 

the effectiveness of Departmental operations. Nevertheless, we understand that the 

2SR is moving ahead and look forward to finding ways to connect the new Preparedness Directorate with FEMA. We fear that if those interrelationships are not made 

the result could mean that many State and local governments will be meeting 

FEMA for the first time when as disaster occurs in their State because of the separation of functions. We hope to work with Congress to ensure linkages of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation functions in the all-hazards approach to 

emergency management. 

NEMA also calls on Congress to consider the needs of the FEMA in this year’s 

budget process, to restore the agencies ability to respond to all disasters. Our Nation 

is same point as the Nation was after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, questioning organizational structures, leadership, the roles of Federal, State, and local government, 

funding for FEMA and emergency management and even citizen preparedness. No 

Federal agency is more qualified structurally and statutorily than FEMA to help our 

Nation respond to and recover from disasters. FEMA has the direct relationships 

with State and local governments because of the grant programs and the disaster 

relief programs authorized through the Stafford Act. FEMA is the only Federal 

agency authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Relief Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to carry out duties on behalf of the President. The 

1978 Reorganization Plan 3, which created FEMA, also gives FEMA the responsibility for all of the functions of emergency preparedness and response. The plan 

States: 

‘‘This reorganization rests on several fundamental principles. First, Federal authorities to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to major civil emergencies should 

be supervised by one official responsible to the President and given attention by 

other officials at the highest levels. The new agency would be in this position.’’ 

FEMA is and should be the agency of choice to coordinate the functions of the 

Federal Government in response to disasters, regardless of their cause. 

FEMA has the ability to tap into the emergency responder community to build 

relationships through training and exercises. FEMA also has the skills to work cooperatively with State and local elected and appointed officials to work towards comprehensive recovery. FEMA has the coordinating function in the Federal Government and should have the ability to tap all the resources at the Federal level to 

respond to a disaster. However, all these areas need to be strengthened with an allhazards focus to ensure that Federal, State, and local governments are building relationships before a disaster and understand how to work together cohesively. 

FEMA also needs financial support to maintain and build their capacity. 

The time to stop the cycle of degradation of emergency management functions by 

reorganization after reorganization is now and we must systematically improve our 

Nation’s emergency response system through verified lessons learned and not reactionary decisions. We hope that Congress will partner with NEMA as they move forward to consider changes to DHS organizational functions and the role of FEMA. 

CONCLUSION

The last year has proved our Nation’s continuous vulnerability against all-hazards 

of many sizes. We will be faced with recovery on the Gulf Coast for many years to 

come and we cannot ignore the predictions for the coming Hurricane season. We 

must continue to build national preparedness efforts with a multi-hazard approach. 

In this year’s appropriations process Congress will make critical decisions that 

shape the future of emergency management in this country. As you begin your consideration, we ask you to recognize the importance of adequately funding the EMPG 

program in building capacity through people at the State and local level for all dis-
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asters. I thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of NEMA and appreciate 

your partnership. 
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LIST OF WITNESSES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND 

PREPARED STATEMENTS 

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American: 

Psychological Association, Prepared Statement of ......................................... 259 

Public Transportation Association, Prepared Statement of .......................... 266 

Byrd, Senator Robert C., U.S. Senator From West Virginia: 

Questions Submitted by ................................................................................... 73 

Statement of ...................................................................................................... 5 

Chertoff, Michael, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security ....................... 1 

Prepared Statement of ..................................................................................... 12 

Statement of ...................................................................................................... 8 

Cochran, Senator Thad, U.S. Senator From Mississippi, Questions Submitted 

by ........................................................................................................................... 66 

Gregg, Senator Judd, U.S. Senator From New Hampshire: 

Opening Statement of ...................................................................................... 1 

Questions Submitted by ................................................................................... 55 

International Association for Emergency Managers, Prepared Statement of .... 270 

Mikulski, Senator Barbara A., U.S. Senator From Maryland, Prepared Statement of .................................................................................................................. 37 

National: 

Border Patrol Council, Prepared Statement of .............................................. 272 

Emergency Management Association, Prepared Statement of ..................... 274 

Specter, Senator Arlen, U.S. Senator From Pennsylvania, Questions Submitted by ............................................................................................................... 71 

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SUBJECT INDEX 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

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Additional: 

Committee Questions ....................................................................................... 55 

Funds for Preparedness and FEMA ................................................................ 12 

Administration Plans for Dubai Ports World to Take Control of Significant 

Operations at Six U.S. Ports ............................................................................... 255 

Advanced Training Center ...................................................................................... 117 

Agrodefense .............................................................................................................. 66 

Air Cargo .................................................................................................................. 152

Security ............................................................................................................. 235 

All-State Minimum .................................................................................................. 253 

Arbitration Decision on the Fiscal Year 2005 Awards ......................................... 119 

Armored Vehicles ..................................................................................................... 179 

Avian Bird Flu ......................................................................................................... 250 

Aviation Security Passenger Fees .......................................................................... 61 

BRAC Report ............................................................................................................ 93 

Border: 

Crossing Card—the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Implementation ....................................................................................................... 245 

Infrastructure Supplemental ........................................................................... 56 

Patrol Duties ..................................................................................................... 120 

Bordersafe ................................................................................................................ 236 

Breached Bond ......................................................................................................... 121 

Business Transformation: 

Office .................................................................................................................. 73 

Program ............................................................................................................. 230 

Campaign Protection ............................................................................................... 176 

Canine Teams .......................................................................................................... 154 

Cargo Container Security ........................................................................................ 71 

Chemical: 

Detection ........................................................................................................... 234 

Plant Security Legislation............................................................................... 53, 54 

Sector National Strategy .................................................................................. 54 

Security ............................................................................................................. 205 

Citizenship and Immigration Services ................................................................... 230 

Initiatives .......................................................................................................... 230 

Personnel ........................................................................................................... 231 

Civil Rights .............................................................................................................. 99 

Classified Briefing on the Dubai Port Deal ........................................................... 25 

Coast Guard ............................................................................................................. 157 

Headquarters Relocation .................................................................................. 158 

R&D ................................................................................................................... 238 

Competitive Sourcing Personnel ............................................................................. 78 

Container Security Initiative (CSI) ........................................................................ 111 

Contract Oversight .................................................................................................. 128 

Contracting out Report ............................................................................................ 78 

Customer Service ..................................................................................................... 128 

Customs and Border Protection .............................................................................. 108 

Air and Marine ................................................................................................. 115 

And NCRC Mission .......................................................................................... 108 

Inspectors at our Ports ..................................................................................... 111 

Presence at Airports ......................................................................................... 110 

Cyberstorm ............................................................................................................... 184 
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Deepwater ................................................................................................................ 157 

Recapitalization ................................................................................................ 67 

Departmental Management .................................................................................... 73 

Derby Line ................................................................................................................ 247 

Detailees to the: 

Department ....................................................................................................... 80 

White House ...................................................................................................... 78 

Detentions ................................................................................................................ 122 

Of Animal Diseases .......................................................................................... 200 

DHS: 

Active Duty: 

Fingerprint Vetting Policy ........................................................................ 41 

Military Fingerprint Vetting Policy ......................................................... 42 

Headquarters .................................................................................................... 77 

Organizational Structure and FEMA’s Capabilities ...................................... 46 

Port Security Approach .................................................................................... 9 

Requested to Garner Administrative Support of the Congressional Border 

Security Infrastructure Initiative ................................................................ 25 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) ....................................................... 65, 242 

Drug Interdiction ..................................................................................................... 158 

Dubai Ports .............................................................................................................. 39 

Deal .................................................................................................................... 43 

World (DPW) ..................................................................................................... 112 

EDS ........................................................................................................................... 144 

Emergency Management Performance Grants ................................................... 60, 183 

Program ............................................................................................................. 70 

Ending Catch and Release ...................................................................................... 55 

Enforcement of Customs Laws ............................................................................... 109 

Executive Sedan Service ......................................................................................... 75 

Exercises .............................................................................................................. 190, 227 

Exit ........................................................................................................................... 101 

Explosives Trace Portals ......................................................................................... 123 

Federal: 

Agency Head Screening .................................................................................... 156 

Preparedness Coordinators .............................................................................. 187 

FEMA ........................................................................................................................ 206 

Contract Awards ............................................................................................... 71 

Funding Lapse.............................................................................................. 223, 226 

Staffing .............................................................................................................. 225 

Fire: 

Grants ................................................................................................................ 185 

Service Needs Assessment ............................................................................... 200 

First Responder Grants—Risk and Threat Factors .............................................. 58 

Fiscal: 

Accountability Mechanisms to Minimize Spending, Waste and Fraud ........ 30 

Year 2007 Budget Request .............................................................................. 18 

Grant Drawdown Rate ............................................................................................ 181 

Guantanamo Facility ............................................................................................... 123 

Homeland Security Budget and Anomalies ........................................................... 6 

How Often has DHS (Coast Guard) Exercised the Power to Suspend Ships 

From Entering Into the Port Coming Into the United States? ........................ 10 

Hurricane: 

Contracts ........................................................................................................... 226 

Katrina .............................................................................................................. 249 

Pam Exercise .................................................................................................... 180 

I Staff ........................................................................................................................ 97 

IDENT–IAFIS .......................................................................................................... 101 

Ice Contract With Kellogg, Brown and Root ......................................................... 120 

Improve Maritime Security and Create Better Transportation Security Systems to Move People and Cargo More Securely and Efficiently ...................... 21 

Improved Border Security ....................................................................................... 5 

Improving Nationwide Catastrophic Planning ...................................................... 58 

Infrastructure Protection and Information Security ............................................. 201 

Inspections: 

At Air Ports of Entry ........................................................................................ 113 

Of Arriving Saudis ........................................................................................... 109 

Intensive Supervision Program Expansion ........................................................... 123 

Interoperability ........................................................................................................ 186 
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Interoperability—Continued 

Grants ................................................................................................................ 186 

I–91 Checkpoint ....................................................................................................... 248 

Katrina Oversight Board ......................................................................................... 31 

Law Enforcement Support Center ..................................................................... 122, 247 

Length of Stay .......................................................................................................... 121 

Lessons Learned ...................................................................................................... 224 

Local CIS Ombudsman ............................................................................................ 93 

MAXHR .................................................................................................................... 77 

Major Initiatives and Accomplishments ................................................................ 8 

MANPADS ................................................................................................................ 233 

Map Modernization .................................................................................................. 226 

Mass Evacuation ...................................................................................................... 206 

Military Immigrant Backlog ................................................................................... 40 

Morale Problems at DHS ........................................................................................ 98 

MTSA Compliance Inspections ............................................................................... 175 

National: 

Capital Air Defense Mission ............................................................................ 167 

Disasters ............................................................................................................ 182 

Infrastructure Protection Plan ........................................................................ 201 

Preparedness: 

Goal ............................................................................................................ 180 

Integration Program ................................................................................. 62 

Special Security Events ...................................................................... 175, 178, 203 

Necessity of Senior Leadership Longevity and Potential Inefficiencies Due 

to DHS Enormity ................................................................................................. 45 

Next Generation EDS .............................................................................................. 236 

No-Fly List ............................................................................................................... 143 

Northern Border: 

And Border Patrol Agents ................................................................................ 247 

Carryover Funds ............................................................................................... 118 

Office of: 

General Counsel ............................................................................................... 92 

Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) ...................................................................... 121 

Screening Coordination and Operations ........................................................ 61, 92 

Oil Spills ................................................................................................................... 172 

Operation: 

Centers .............................................................................................................. 94 

Safe Commerce ................................................................................................. 157 

Other Key Accomplishments ................................................................................... 16 

Outbound Inspections .............................................................................................. 114 

Ownership of Key Assets ........................................................................................ 201 

Pandemic Influenza ................................................................................................. 57 

Pass Cards ................................................................................................................ 34 

Technological Infrastructure ............................................................................ 27 

Patrol Boats .............................................................................................................. 168 

Perimeter Security ................................................................................................... 144 

Personnel .................................................................................................................. 230

Pilot Programs ......................................................................................................... 147 

Polar Icebreakers ..................................................................................................... 168 

Port Security ............................................................................................................ 29 

Allocations ......................................................................................................... 9 

Automated Targeting Systems ........................................................................ 60 

Funding ............................................................................................................. 34 

Pre-Disaster Mitigation ........................................................................................... 207 

Preparedness Directorate ........................................................................................ 180 

Procurement Report ................................................................................................ 77 

Protection Funding .................................................................................................. 179 

R&D Funding....................................................................................................... 238, 239 

Rail Pilots ................................................................................................................. 233 

Recoveries ................................................................................................................. 144

Registered Traveler ................................................................................................. 151 

Reported DHS Reservations About the Dubai Port Deal ..................................... 24 

Responding to Letters From Congress ................................................................... 120 

Response Boat Medium ........................................................................................... 170 

Retooling of FEMA .................................................................................................. 224 

Risks and Threats .................................................................................................... 66 

Safer .......................................................................................................................... 185 
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Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 233 

Management ..................................................................................................... 65 

Secure Flight ............................................................................................................ 151 

Senior Leadership Travel Initiative ....................................................................... 93 

Shipping Containers ................................................................................................ 113 

Staffing........................................................................................................ 129, 177, 201 

For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Act Grants ............. 60 

State and Local First Responders .......................................................................... 254 

Strategic Border Initiative ...................................................................................... 103 

Strengthening Maritime Security ........................................................................... 26 

Supply Chain Security Specialists ......................................................................... 118 

Surge Capacity ......................................................................................................... 155 

Technical Assistance ................................................................................................ 189 

Temporary: 

Protected Status ............................................................................................... 233 

Worker Program ............................................................................................... 49 

Ten Print Capacity Overseas .................................................................................. 102 

Transient Populations Accounting ......................................................................... 182 

Transit Security Project .......................................................................................... 238 

Transportation Security Administration ............................................................... 123 

Hiring Freeze .................................................................................................... 47 

Passenger Fee Increase .................................................................................... 48 

Travel ........................................................................................................................ 179 

Tucson Sector Checkpoints ..................................................................................... 117 

Tunnel Detection ..................................................................................................... 235 

Tunnels ..................................................................................................................... 114 

United States Secret Service .................................................................................. 176 

User Fee Reform Proposal ...................................................................................... 232 

US VISIT .................................................................................................................. 101 

Exit Tracking Capability ................................................................................. 57 

Virgin Island Substation ......................................................................................... 120 

Visa Waiver Program (WVP) .................................................................................. 101 

Vulnerability Assessments ...................................................................................... 204 

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative .................................................................. 102 

Workplace Injuries ................................................................................................... 176 

Worksite Enforcement ............................................................................................. 121 

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