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Calendar No. 204 

110TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 1st Session 110–84 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS 

BILL, 2008 

JUNE 18, 2007.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. BYRD, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany S. 1644] 

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1644) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for 

the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, 

reports favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass. 

Total obligational authority, fiscal year 2008 

Total of bill as reported to the Senate 1 2 ............... $37,623,424,000 

Amount of 2007 appropriations 3 ............................. 34,797,323,000 

Amount of 2008 budget estimate 2 .......................... 35,373,333,000 

Bill as recommended to Senate compared to— 

2007 appropriations .......................................... ∂2,826,101,000 

2008 budget estimate ........................................ ∂2,250,091,000 1 Includes $101,787,000 in rescissions. 

2 Includes $272,111,000 a permanent indefinite appropriation for the Coast Guard 

health care fund contribution and $48,787,000 in rescissions. 3 Excludes $5,510,000,000 of emergency appropriations contained in the U.S. 

Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28). Includes $1,829,000,000 of emergency appropriations contained in Public Law 109–295 for border security and the United 

States Coast Guard; includes $278,704,000 as a permanent indefinite appropriation 

for United States Coast Guard health care fund contributions; and includes 

$313,005,000 of rescissions. Excludes a rescission of $30,900,000 pursuant to Public 

Law 110–28. 
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C O N T E N T S 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

Page 

Overview and Summary of the Bill ........................................................................ 4 

Transparency in Congressional Directives ............................................................ 9 

Title I: 

Departmental Management and Operations: 

Office of the Secretary and Executive Management .............................. 10 

Office of the Under Secretary for Management ...................................... 16 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ........................................................ 20 

Office of the Chief Information Officer .................................................... 21 

Analysis and Operations ........................................................................... 23 

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Goast Rebuilding ................ 24 

Office of Inspector General ....................................................................... 25 

Title II: 

Security, Enforcement, and Investigations: 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 27 

Automation Modernization ................................................................ 35 

Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology ............. 37 

Air and Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement .......................................................................................... 38 

Construction ....................................................................................... 40 

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 42 

Federal Protective Service ................................................................. 49 

Automation Modernization ................................................................ 50 

Construction ....................................................................................... 51 

Transportation Security Administration: 

Aviation Security ................................................................................ 52 

Surface Transportation Security ....................................................... 60 

Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing ................... 61 

Transportation Security Support ...................................................... 63 

Federal Air Marshals ......................................................................... 64 

United States Coast Guard: 

Operating Expenses ........................................................................... 65 

Environmental Compliance and Restoration ................................... 71 

Reserve Training ................................................................................ 71 

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements ................................. 72 

Alteration of Bridges .......................................................................... 76 

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation ................................ 76 

Retired Pay ......................................................................................... 77 

United States Secret Service: 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 77 

Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related Expenses .............................................................................................. 80 

Title III: 

Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: 

National Protection and Programs Directorate: 

Management and Administration ..................................................... 82 

Infrastructure Protection and Information Security ....................... 83 

United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology ............................................................................................... 86 

Office of Health Affairs ............................................................................. 87 

Federal Emergency Management Agency: 

Management and Administration ..................................................... 90 
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Title III—Continued 

Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery—Continued 

Federal Emergency Management Agency—Continued 

State and Local Programs ................................................................. 95 

Firefighter Assistance Grants ........................................................... 101 

Emergency Management Performance Grants ................................ 101 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program ............................. 102 

United States Fire Administration ................................................... 103 

Disaster Relief .................................................................................... 103 

Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program Account ......................... 104 

Flood Map Modernization Fund ........................................................ 105 

National Flood Insurance Fund ........................................................ 106 

National Flood Mitigation Fund ....................................................... 106 

National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund ........................................... 107 

Emergency Food and Shelter ............................................................ 107 

Title IV: 

Research and Development, Training, and Services: 

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ............................ 108 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 111 

Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related Expenses .................................................................................................... 112 

Science and Technology: 

Management and Administration ..................................................... 112 

Research, Development, Acquisition, and Operations .................... 113 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: 

Management and Administration ..................................................... 119 

Research, Development, and Operations ......................................... 120 

Systems Acquisition ........................................................................... 121 

Title V: ......................................................................................................................

General Provisions ........................................................................................... 123 

Program, Project, and Activity ............................................................................... 126 

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate .......................................................................................................................... 127 

Compliance With Paragraph 7(C), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 128 

Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 129 
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OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF THE BILL 

Fiscal year 2008 request 

Fiscal year 2008 

Committee recommendation 

Title I—Departmental Management and Operations ..................................................... $1,096,981,000 $1,103,770,000 

Title II—Security, Enforcement, and Investigations ...................................................... 26,415,592,000 26,914,220,000 

Title III—Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery ....................................... 6,206,704,000 7,946,369,000 

Title IV—Research and Development, Training, and Services ...................................... 1,654,056,000 1,704,065,000 

Title V—General Provisions ............................................................................................ ............................ ¥45,000,000 

Total, new budget (obligational authority) ....................................................... 35,373,333,000 37,623,424,000 

The Committee recommends total appropriations of $37,623,424,000 for the Department of Homeland Security (the Department) for fiscal year 2007, $2,250,091,000 more than the budget request. Of this amount, $36,438,704,000 is for discretionary 

programs. 

ENHANCED SECURITY FOR AMERICANS

In every State of the Union Address since the attacks on 9/11, 

the President has raised the specter of another attack. In January 

2007, he said, ‘‘Every success against the terrorists is a reminder 

of the shoreless ambitions of this enemy . . . In the sixth year 

since our Nation was attacked, I wish I could report to you that 

the dangers had ended. They have not.’’ 

Regrettably, the President’s budget does not commit significant 

resources to address known vulnerabilities in this country. Moreover, it appears this Department has been far too reliant on what 

could be called ‘‘paper security’’, instead of enhanced security. The 

Department is reliant on standards that are not enforced and on 

reports prepared by contractors that are never executed. 

The administration claims the budget request for the Department of Homeland Security it submitted in February 2007, represented an 8 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. That 

claim can only be found on paper. When you dig through the details of the President’s budget, and truly understand its consequences, the increase that is proposed for homeland security is 

only 1.7 percent. A 1.7 percent increase does not provide enhanced 

security for Americans. This bill provides a real 8 percent increase. 

The Committee bill for fiscal year 2008 adds funds to address 

known shortfalls and provides enhanced security for Americans. 

Border Security.—Two years ago, on a bipartisan basis, the Senate began the process of hiring and training a significant number 

of Border Patrol agents and immigration investigators. Despite opposition from the administration to the Senate amendment, the 

funds for enhanced border security were enacted into law. Since 

2004, on a bipartisan basis, Congress increased the number of Border Patrol agents by 4,000, the number of immigration enforcement 

personnel by 1,373, and the number of detention beds by 9,150. 
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The President’s budget for fiscal year 2008 includes additional 

resources for improving security at our borders. It includes an increase of $569,800,000 to hire 3,000 new Border Patrol agents and 

support staff, $197,348,000 to annualize the hiring of prior-year 

Border Patrol agents, plus over $100,000,000 for Border Patrol-related construction. The budget request also includes $1,000,000,000 

for border fencing, infrastructure, and technology. With regard to 

immigration enforcement, the President’s budget includes an increase of nearly $118,000,000 over the previous fiscal year, for enforcement activities such as the Criminal Alien Program, Border 

Enforcement Security Task Forces, gang enforcement, and removal 

management operations. It also includes an increase of 950 new detention beds. The Committee bill for fiscal year 2008, fully funds 

these requests. 

While the President commits significant resources to border security, the proposal is neither comprehensive nor coordinated. It 

makes no sense to hire 3,000 additional Border Patrol agents without purchasing detention space to hold individuals arrested by 

those agents. The Committee adds $146,451,000 for 3,050 additional detention beds. With the 4,000 new beds, the Committee’s 

bill supports funding a total of 31,500 beds in fiscal year 2008. The 

Committee adds $10,500,000 above the President’s request to expand the number of Criminal Alien Program teams from 22 in the 

request to 30; the number of Fugitive Operations Teams from 75 

in the request to 81; and increases the number of worksite enforcement positions from 256 to 419. In total, the Committee adds 

$239,643,000 and more than 700 positions above the request for 

immigration enforcement and detention and removals. 

Aviation Security.—In August 2006, after the arrests in Britain 

of potential terrorists who plotted to blow up commercial airliners 

over the Atlantic Ocean, the Department elevated the threat risk 

level in the aviation sector to orange, or high. It remains there 

today. Yet, the President’s budget for aviation security fails to address known vulnerabilities and shortfalls. In fact, the President’s 

budget proposed to cut funding for purchasing and installing explosives detection equipment at airports by 17 percent, despite a 

$3,690,000,000 need. 

The 9/11 Commission Chairman concluded that explosives detections systems in-line installation, ‘‘will promote greater security because: screening machines will not be exposed to the public; screeners will be able to focus on screening bags rather than moving 

them; and fewer people will be congregating around machines in 

the public area. The Committee provides $89,400,000 above the request and a total of $529,400,000 to purchase and install explosives 

detection equipment at airports. This amount builds on the 

$285,000,000 included in the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, 

Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 

2007 (Public Law 110–28) for this purpose. 

Five years since 9/11, the majority of cargo loaded onto passenger 

aircraft is not inspected. The Department relies on a paper process 

for determining the threat potential of 12,800 facilities where air 

cargo is consolidated or stored before being placed onboard aircraft 

for transport. The U.S. air cargo supply chain handles more than 

50,000 tons of cargo each day, of which 7,500 tons is carried on do-
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mestic passenger aircraft. The majority of that cargo is not inspected and virtually none is screened for radiation. To address 

this vulnerability gap, the Committee recommendation includes 

$10,000,000 above the request to deploy 70 additional canine teams 

and screening technology at airports nationwide. When combined 

with the $80,000,000 included in Public Law 110–28, these funds 

will put DHS on a path to screen all cargo placed on passenger aircraft. In addition, $20,000,000 above the request is provided to establish and maintain 20 radiation screening teams at key U.S. 

international airports to screen aircraft and cargo. 

The majority of the 800,000 airport employees nationwide are not 

screened before entering secure areas of the airport. Recent airport 

security breaches have highlighted the ongoing need for stricter 

screening standards for airport employees. To address this issue, 

the Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for TSA to 

test various screening methods, such as physical inspection, behavioral recognition, biometric access control, and deployment of additional technology including cameras and body imaging. 

Other aviation security initiatives above the President’s request include an additional: (1) $4,000,000 to pilot test improvements in 

perimeter security at airports; (2) $3,000,000 to develop portable 

detection systems to screen general aviation aircraft for radiation; 

and (3) $10,000,000 to install radiation portal monitors at five U.S. 

international airports to detect radioactive materials carried by 

passengers on their persons and carry-on baggage—another unguarded path for radioactive material to enter our Nation. 

Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters.— According to the Department’s Nationwide Plan Review, 61 percent 

of States and 69 percent of urban areas do not have adequate plans 

to respond to a catastrophic event as the Nation saw in the wake 

of Hurricane Katrina. Yet, the President’s budget proposes to cut 

homeland security grants by $1,190,000,000, including a freeze in 

funding for Emergency Management Performance Grants [EMPG]. 

To provide enhanced security for Americans, the Committee provides an increase of $644,000,000 above fiscal year 2007 and 

$1,834,500,000 above the President’s request for State and local 

programs. The Committee approves an increase of $100,000,000 for 

EMPG and $50,000,000 for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness 

Grants to promote coordinated catastrophic event and mass evacuation planning. 

The President proposes a 45 percent reduction in grants to fire 

departments. The President also proposes to eliminate the program 

for increasing the number of firefighting personnel. The Department’s own 2006 fire service needs assessment shows that: 28 percent of firefighters per shift are not equipped with a self-contained 

breathing apparatus; fire departments do not have enough portable 

radios to equip an estimated 36 percent of emergency responders 

on a shift; and only 12 percent of fire departments can handle even 

a small hazmat/EMS incident involving chemical or biological 

agents. The Committee provides $400,000,000 above the President’s request for a total of $700,000,000 in grants to firefighters. 

In recent years, there have been deadly attacks on trains in London, Madrid, Moscow, Tokyo, and Mumbai, India. Hundreds of innocent people have lost their lives. The Department has responded 
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with unenforced paper security policy directives, small pilot 

projects, the results of which have not been applied nationally, and 

a budget that proposes to fund the mass transit and rail security 

program at the original, inadequate 2007 level of $175,000,000. The 

Committee provides $400,000,000 for mass transit and rail security, more than double the President’s request. 

Port Security Enhancements.—With great fanfare, the President 

signed the SAFE Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347). Yet, four 

months later, the budget request for fiscal year 2008 included no 

additional funding to implement its new requirements. The Committee includes additional funds to implement SAFE Port Act requirements. For instance, port security grants are fully funded at 

$400,000,000, as authorized. This is an increase of $190,000,000 

over the President’s request. Grants will protect citizens and commerce by funding improvements such as perimeter fencing, underwater detection capability, and enhanced video surveillance systems needed to make ports more secure. 

To provide enhanced security for Americans, the Committee provides $6,750,000 above the request to hire an additional 50 supply 

chain security specialists, as authorized in the SAFE Port Act. We 

cannot inspect, on an aggressive and regular basis, more than 

6,100 trading partners in nearly 60 countries who ship cargo into 

this country with only 157 supply chain security specialists. The 

President did not seek additional security specialists for fiscal year 

2008. 

Further enhancing port security, the bill provides $15,000,000 for 

the Coast Guard to: (1) double the frequency of spot checks at 3,200 

regulated port facilities nationwide; (2) conduct vulnerability assessments and studies at high risk ports; and (3) develop a longrange vessel tracking system. 

An additional $15,000,000 above the request is included to address a shortage of Coast Guard boats and qualified personnel to 

secure vessels and waterside facilities that contain hazardous substances. This funding will allow the Coast Guard to enforce security zones, protect critical infrastructure, and provide high interest 

vessel escorts and boardings. These funds will help secure vessels 

carrying dangerous cargo, such as those carrying liquefied natural 

gas. 

An additional $60,000,000 is provided to fund the establishment 

of Coast Guard interagency maritime operational centers. These 

centers, authorized by the SAFE Port Act, and endorsed by the 

Coast Guard, will improve collection and coordination of intelligence, increase information sharing, and unify efforts among participating Federal, State, and local agencies. 

The Transportation Security Administration [TSA] and the 

United States Coast Guard are the lead agencies in charge of 

issuing transportation worker identification credentials, known as 

‘‘TWIC’’ cards, to approximately 750,000 port workers. The SAFE 

Port Act required TSA to begin pilot testing card reader technology 

at five ports by April 2007, to assess the business process, technology, and operational impacts required to deploy transportation 

security card readers nationwide. No funding was included in the 

budget request to implement the pilot program. An increase of 
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$15,000,000 is provided for ports to begin deploying TWIC card 

readers as authorized. 

Weapons of Mass Destruction.—The administration and Congress 

alike have focused on making sure shipping containers entering the 

country are scanned for radiation. DHS estimates by the end of 

2008, 98 percent of containerized cargo will be scanned. Public Law 

110–28 provides an additional $100,000,000 for further deployment 

of radiation detectors. Unfortunately, container traffic makes up 

only 25 percent of overall cargo entering the country. The remaining 75 percent, which is comprised of commercial or general aviation, railroad or other modes of transportation, is largely ignored. 

The Department must be proactive in addressing the evolving 

threat. At Congress’ initiative, Public Law 110–28 contained 

$35,000,000 to begin development and deployment of deterrents to 

these other pathways. This bill provides an additional $6,000,000 

above the request to fund detector development for containers that 

are loaded directly onto trains from ships and provides guidance to 

the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to press forward efforts to 

guard the highest risk pathways into the country. An additional 

$6,500,000 is provided for deployment of portable radiation detection devices. In combination with amounts mentioned above under 

aviation security, a total of $45,500,000 is provided for this radiation detection initiative. 

Public Law 110–28 also contained $8,000,000 for the Office of 

Health Affairs [OHA] to begin planning efforts for better nuclear 

preparedness—an area that has been largely ignored. This bill contains sufficient funds for OHA to continue its efforts to determine 

the state of planning activities to prepare the Nation for potential 

weapons of mass destruction attacks. 

Last year, this Committee included a provision directing the Department to quickly develop and release regulations to guard this 

country’s chemical sites from potential terrorists bent on turning 

chemical plants into weapons of mass destruction. To its credit, the 

Department has issued those regulations, but the requested 

$25,000,000 for implementation of the rule is not sufficient to initiate a robust program. An additional $15,000,000 has been included in this bill for chemical site security implementation. 

Finally, many experts believe it is only a matter of time before 

the techniques of the terrorist trade practiced in the Middle East 

are exported by extremists to America. An additional $20,000,000 

has been included to aid the development of standoff detection and 

other technologies to combat improvised explosive devices. The 

time to develop the ability to find bombs and disarm them from 

afar is now. 

Conclusion.—The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is critical to the security of our Nation. The potential threats 

are endless. Yet, the Committee must address these threats with 

limited resources and in recognition of the limits of technology. In 

making careful decisions, the Committee strives to strike a balance 

that protects our cherished freedoms and our need for enhanced security. 
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TRANSPARENCY IN CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTIVES

On January 18, 2007, the Senate passed S. 1, The Legislative 

Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007, by a vote of 96–2. 

While the Committee awaits final action on this legislation, the 

chairman and ranking member of the Committee issued interim requirements to ensure that the goals of S. 1 are in place for the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2008. 

The Constitution vests in the Congress the power of the purse. 

The Committee believes strongly that Congress should make the 

decisions on how to allocate the people’s money. In order to improve transparency and accountability in the process of approving 

earmarks (as defined in S. 1) in appropriations measures, each 

Committee report includes, for each earmark: 

—(1) the name of the Member(s) making the request, and where 

appropriate, the President; 

—(2) the name and location of the intended recipient or, if there 

is no specifically intended recipient, the intended location of 

the activity; and 

—(3) the purpose of such earmark. 

The term ‘‘congressional earmark’’ means a provision or report 

language included primarily at the request of a Senator, providing, 

authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of discretionary 

budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority for 

a contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant, loan authority, or other expenditure with or to an entity, or targeted to a specific state, locality or congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative, formula-driven, or competitive award process. 

For each earmark, a Member is required to provide a certification that neither the Member (nor his or her spouse) has a pecuniary interest in such earmark, consistent with Senate Rule 

XXXVII(4). Such certifications are available to the public at http:// 

appropriations.senate.gov/senators.cfm or go to appropriations.senate.gov and click on ‘‘Members’’. 
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

TITLE I 

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Appropriations, 2007 1 2 ........................................................................ $94,170,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 107,939,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 100,000,000 

1 Includes a transfer of $300,000 to the Transportation Security Administration pursuant to 

Public Law 110–5. 2 Excludes a rescission of $1,200,962 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Office of the Secretary and Executive Management supports 

the Department by providing direction, management, and policy 

guidance to operating components within the organization. The 

specific activities funded by this account include: the Immediate 

Office of the Secretary; the Immediate Office of the Deputy Secretary; the Chief of Staff; the Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement; the Executive Secretary; the Office of Policy; the Secure Border Coordination Office; the Office of Public Affairs; the Office of 

Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs; the Office of General 

Counsel; the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties; the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman; and the Privacy Officer. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $100,000,000 for the Office of the 

Secretary and Executive Management [OSEM]. The fiscal year 

2008 request includes a 15 percent increase for the OSEM, compared to a 1.7 percent increase requested for the entire Department. As of March 31, 2007, nearly $58,000,000 remained in unobligated balances. The Department is also 14 percent below authorized staffing levels for fiscal year 2007. Given the high unobligated 

balances, the Department’s inability to meet authorized staffing 

levels, and the need to provide front line components with resources to address known gaps in homeland security, the Committee provides an increase of $5,830,000 instead of $13,769,000, as 

requested. 

The specific levels recommended by the Committee as compared 

to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels are as follows: 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Immediate Office of the Secretary ...................................................... 2,540 2,650 2,650 

Immediate Office of the Deputy Secretary .......................................... 1,185 1,222 1,122 
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Chief of Staff ....................................................................................... 2,560 2,639 2,639 

Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement .............................................. 2,360 3,155 2,360 

Executive Secretary .............................................................................. 4,450 5,127 4,855 

Office of Policy ..................................................................................... 29,305 35,300 31,310 

Secure Border Coordination Office ...................................................... 4,500 4,500 4,500 

Office of Public Affairs ........................................................................ 6,000 7,686 7,400 

Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs ........................... 5,449 5,618 5,518 

Office of General Counsel .................................................................... 12,759 15,155 12,759 

Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties ............................................ 13,000 13,722 13,722 

Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman ........................... 5,927 6,054 6,054 

Privacy Officer ...................................................................................... 4,435 5,111 5,111 

Transfer to the Transportation Security Administration (Public Law 

110–5) ............................................................................................. ¥300 .......................... ..........................

Total, Office of the Secretary and Executive Management ... 94,170 107,939 100,000 

1 Excludes a rescission of $1,200,962 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

The Committee provides $2,650,000 for the Immediate Office of 

the Secretary, an increase of $110,000 above the fiscal year 2007 

level and the same level proposed in the budget. 

IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY

The Committee provides $1,122,000 for the Immediate Office of 

the Deputy Secretary, a decrease of $63,000 from the fiscal year 

2007 level and a decrease of $100,000 from the level proposed in 

the budget. 

The Committee continues to be concerned that the Department 

of Homeland Security is neither nimble nor coordinated. It is essential that such qualities emanate from the leadership of the Department. Examples of core departmental initiatives that are essential 

to mission achievement that are languishing, include: (1) the National Preparedness Goal; (2) the National Response Plan; (3) a US 

VISIT exit strategy; (4) a transportation worker identification deployment plan; (5) a strategic plan for deploying checkpoint technology at airports; and (6) a commitment to expedite the award of 

first responder awards to State and local governments. 

CHIEF OF STAFF

The Committee provides $2,639,000 for the Office of the Chief of 

Staff, an increase of $79,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and the 

same level proposed in the budget. 

OFFICE OF COUNTERNARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT

The Committee provides funding at the fiscal year 2007 level for 

the Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement. The Committee notes 

that this Office has provided no information, as directed in the fiscal year 2007 statement of managers, on its annual productivity 

and performance. The Committee is also concerned with the proposed programmatic expansion of this Office, as its core purpose is 

executed by component agencies through long-standing relation-
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ships with the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Committee directs the Secretary to submit a report to the Committee 

no later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this act, containing: (1) fiscal year 2007 achievements including tracking and 

severing connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism; 

(2) counternarcotics strategy for the Southwest, Northern, and 

maritime borders, to include objectives, coordination, outreach, and 

intended resources devoted to stem the flow of illegal drugs; and 

(3) Office performance goals for fiscal year 2008. 

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The Committee provides $4,855,000 for the Office of the Executive Secretary, an increase of $405,000 from the fiscal year 2007 

level and $272,000 below the level proposed in the budget. The 

Committee does not continue the requirement contained in the 

joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal 

year 2007 conference report (Report 109–699) to report quarterly 

on the Executive Secretary’s responsiveness. Although the report is 

no longer required, the Committee expects to see continued improvement in responsiveness to the Congress. 

OFFICE OF POLICY

The Committee provides $31,310,000 for the Office of Policy, an 

increase of $2,005,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and 

$3,990,000 below the level proposed in the budget. The request included a 20 percent increase in funding for fiscal year 2008, mostly 

for additional staffing. The Committee notes that the Office of Policy is 17 percent below authorized staffing levels for fiscal year 

2007. Therefore, the full request is not provided. The Committee is 

also concerned with the Office of Policy’s inability to provide base 

budget information for its sub-offices. Within 45 days of the date 

of enactment of this act, the Office of Policy shall submit an expenditure plan for the activities funded under this heading, including funding levels for each sub-office compared to fiscal years 2006 

and 2007. 

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Committee provides $7,400,000 for the Office of Public Affairs, an increase of $1,400,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and 

$286,000 below the level proposed in the budget, due to a number 

of vacancies within this office. Pursuant to the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007, funding is included to retain the 

‘‘Ready.gov’’ program within the Office of Public Affairs. The Committee challenges the office to implement a robust campaign to ensure readiness and national preparedness information are disseminated to the American public. 

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

The Committee provides $5,518,000 for the Office of Legislative 

and Intergovernmental Affairs, an increase of $69,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and a decrease of $100,000 from the level proposed in the budget. 
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

The Committee provides funding at the fiscal year 2007 level. 

The Committee is dismayed with the Office of General Counsel’s 

[OGC] decisions and opinions relating to legal constraints and flexibilities attendant to Federal appropriations. Time and time again, 

the Department has violated the spirit, if not the letter, of the laws 

which provide funds for the Department. The Government Accountability Office [GAO] is currently reviewing apparent violations of 

section 503 of Public Laws 109–90 and 109–295. Earlier this year, 

the Committee learned though a press release that the Secret Service acquired a new facility for which funds were not appropriated. 

To date, the OGC has not responded to requests for a legal opinion 

providing the legal basis for this decision. The OGC’s responsibilities to ensure that departmental activities fully comply with appropriations law are not being met. The Committee is also frustrated with the OGC’s unwillingness to provide GAO with information necessary to complete mandated assessments of departmental 

programs and decisions. Therefore, the Committee denies additional funding requested for this Office and strongly encourages the 

Office to take actions necessary to ameliorate these concerns. 

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

The Committee provides $13,722,000 for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, an increase of $722,000 above the fiscal 

year 2007 level and the same as the level proposed in the budget. 

CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

The Committee provides $6,054,000 for the Citizenship and Im- migration Services Ombudsman, an increase of $127,000 from the 

fiscal year 2007 level and the same level proposed in the budget. 

PRIVACY OFFICER

The Committee provides $5,111,000 for the Privacy Officer, an increase of $676,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level as proposed in 

the budget. The Committee supports the Privacy Officer’s request 

for additional staffing to support Freedom of Information Act 

[FOIA] compliance. The 2006 DHS Annual FOIA Report to the Attorney General of the United States documented staffing shortages 

and several other inhibitors to success. The Committee directs the 

Office of the Inspector General to evaluate the Department’s FOIA 

program, staffing levels, and the adequacy of resources to determine if the program can be operated in a more efficient and costeffective manner at the department and component level. 

RESPONSIVENESS TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

The Committee notes with concern the testimony earlier this 

year by the Comptroller General about delays in obtaining needed 

information from the Department. The Committee is also concerned 

that the Department has not been responsive to requests by the 

Committee for specific information and reports from the Department. Although the Committee is encouraged by recent testimony 

from the Department on its intention to improve the speed with 
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which information and documents are produced, concrete results 

must be demonstrated over an extended period of time. The Committee notes that GAO has a broad statutory right of access to 

agency records in order to facilitate informed decisions by Congress. Therefore, the Committee withholds $15,000,000 from the 

Office of the Secretary and Executive Management until the Secretary certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations 

that the Department has revised its guidance with respect to responding to GAO requests for records and interviews. The Committee directs the Secretary to: (1) provide an expedited time frame 

to respond to GAO requests for access to records and in no instance 

shall the Department’s response to such requests exceed 20 days 

from the date of request; (2) establish an expedited time frame to 

arrange GAO interviews of program officials after reasonable notice 

has been furnished to the Department; and (3) streamline the extensive review of document and interview requests that the Department conducts in what are largely routine requests for information 

by GAO. Although the Committee acknowledges that the Department is entitled to review requests for records before they are released, delays caused by multiple levels of review are unnecessary 

for routine requests for information. 

REORGANIZATION AUTHORITY

The Committee includes a general provision that precludes the 

Department from using funds in this act to carry out section 872 

of Public Law 107–296 during fiscal year 2008. Section 872 provides the Secretary of Homeland Security with extraordinary authority to reorganize functions and organizational units of the Department without congressional approval. Since the creation of the 

Department in March 2003, the Secretary has exercised section 872 

nine times. The Committee believes continuous reorganizations impede the ability of the Department to operate effectively and contributes to low morale. A recent Office of Personnel Management 

survey of Federal employees ranked the Department last in job satisfaction, last on results-oriented performance, and next to last on 

leadership and knowledge management. 

CONTRACTORS FILLING FEDERAL POSITIONS

The Committee remains concerned about the Department’s reliance on contractors to perform inherently governmental work. For 

instance, 60 percent of the Department’s intelligence office is 

staffed by contractors. In most cases, contractor rates far exceed 

the cost of Federal full-time equivalent [FTE] employees. The joint 

explanatory statement of managers accompanying fiscal year 2007 

conference report (Report 109–699) included a requirement for the 

Government Accountability Office [GAO] to review DHS compliance 

during fiscal years 2005–2006 with section 503(a)(5) of Public Law 

108–334 and Public Law 109–90, which prohibits DHS from using 

funds appropriated for Federal FTEs to hire contractors unless the 

Committee is notified. Unfortunately, the Department chose to 

stonewall GAO on this issue by refusing to provide the necessary 

information to adequately assess compliance with the law. The 

Committee expects all information requested by GAO to be provided expeditiously. 
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QUARTERLY DETAILEE REPORT

The Committee continues and expands reporting requirements 

set forth in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal year 2005 conference report (Report 108–774). 

The following reporting provisions are added: (1) a summary table 

which annotates, by component agency and office, the number of 

employees detailed ‘‘in’’ and ‘‘out’’; (2) an explanation for detailee 

‘‘indefinite’’ assignments; and (3) an explanation for detailee positions that are deemed to be ‘‘reimbursable’’. 

SLOW PACE FOR GRANT AWARDS

The Committee remains discouraged with the Department’s lethargic pace for awarding homeland security grants. Pursuant to a 

legal requirement, the Homeland Security Grant Program [HSGP] 

grant awards have been awarded in a timely manner. Unfortunately, other fiscal year 2006 grants were not managed with the 

same expediency. For example, port security, mass transit and rail 

security, bus security, truck security, and buffer zone grants were 

not awarded until September 29, 2006, the last work day of the fiscal year. The Committee is frustrated that, absent legislated timeframes, the Department will opt to release funds at the last possible moment. The Committee notes that Americans are not made 

safer by having homeland security funds sitting in the Treasury for 

11 months. Therefore, in fiscal year 2007, legislated timeframes 

were retained for HSGP and were added for infrastructure protection grants. 

The Committee notes that the Staffing for Adequate Fire and 

Emergency Response [SAFER] grant program is another example 

of the slow pace of grant awards. Funds for these programs, which 

were appropriated in October 2005, only began to be awarded in 

September 2006, and are still being awarded 20 months later. 

Therefore, the Committee includes bill language requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency to award all SAFER grants 

no later than the end of the fiscal year for which they are appropriated. 

Finally, the Committee is pleased that infrastructure grants are 

due for award in July 2007, 3 months earlier than the previous 

year when the date was left to the discretion of the Department. 

However, what appears on the surface to be an improvement is in 

fact still a delay caused by the Department’s disregard for statutory requirements. The law required Infrastructure Protection 

Grant guidance to be issued by December 18, 2006; that statutory 

deadline was missed. Further, the law provided applicants 45 days 

to submit applications, yet the Department issued grant guidance 

allowing applicants 56 days. The Department does not stand above 

the law. It cannot choose which portions of the statute it wishes 

to adhere to. Therefore, bill language is included in title III in this 

act requiring that failure to comply with the timeline for grant programs will result in a daily reduction of $1,000 from the Immediate 

Office of the Deputy Secretary until the Department issues guidance and awards grants. 
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QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW

The Committee fully expects that the September 30, 2008, deadline for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review will be met 

and requires the Office of Policy to brief the Committee no later 

than 45 days after the date of enactment of this act on the status 

of the Review, including collaboration with the Chief Intelligence 

Officer and other Departmental components. 

CREDENTIALING

A December 2006 credentialing initiative report conducted for 

DHS identified several core weaknesses in DHS credentialing programs, such as: (1) insufficient information and data collection; (2) 

inconsistent vetting processes for like programs; (3) multiple credentials issued for the same purpose; (4) lack of security in DHS 

credentials; and (5) reliance on visual verification of credentials 

versus electronic verification. No later than 90 days after the date 

of enactment of this act, the Office of Policy shall brief the Committee on progress to implement the recommendations made in the 

report to address these weaknesses, including dates or timeframes 

for achieving key milestones. 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT

Appropriations, 2007 1 2 ........................................................................ $148,640,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 278,350,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 234,883,000 

1 Includes a transfer of $5,000,000 to the Transportation Security Administration pursuant to 

Public Law 110–5. 2 Excludes a rescission of $512,855 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Under Secretary for Management oversees management and 

operations of the Department, including procurement and acquisition, human capital, and property management. The specific activities funded by this account include the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of Security, the Office of the 

Chief Procurement Officer, the Office of the Chief Human Capital 

Officer, and the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $234,883,000 for the Office of the 

Under Secretary for Management. 

The specific levels recommended by the Committee, as compared 

to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels, are as follows: 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request Committee recommendations 

Immediate Office of the Under Secretary for Management ................ 1,870 2,012 2,012 

Office of Security ................................................................................. 52,640 53,990 53,990 

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer .............................................. 16,895 28,495 28,495 

Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer: 

Salaries and Expenses ................................................................ 8,811 10,278 8,811 

Human Resources System2 ........................................................ 25,000 15,000 5,000 

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer: 

Salaries and Expenses ................................................................ 40,218 42,575 42,575 
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OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Nebraska Avenue Complex Facilities .......................................... 8,206 6,000 6,000 

Consolidated Headquarters Project ............................................ .......................... 120,000 88,000 

Transfer to the Transportation Security Administration (Public Law 

110–5) ............................................................................................. ¥5,000 .......................... ..........................

Total, Office of the Under Secretary for Management .......... 148,640 278,350 234,883 

1 Excludes a rescission of $512,855 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Formerly ‘‘MAX–HR.’’ 

IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT

The Committee provides $2,012,000 for the Immediate Office of 

the Under Secretary, $142,000 above the fiscal year 2007 level and 

the same level proposed in the budget. 

OFFICE OF SECURITY

The Committee provides $53,990,000 for the Office of Security, an increase of $1,350,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and the 

same level proposed in the budget. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The Committee fully funds the budget request of $28,495,000 for 

the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. The Committee directs 

the Chief Procurement Officer to use the increase of $11,600,000 

above the fiscal year 2007 level for hiring and training of qualified 

procurement officers and for the development of an acquisition 

workforce program for contract specialists. The Committee is very 

concerned that, despite providing a significant increase for this Office for fiscal year 2007, current onboard staffing is 18 percent 

below funded levels. 

The Committee notes the Department remains nearly 50 percent 

below its desired number of contract specialists. The DHS procurement budget is currently the third largest of all Federal departments. The Government Accountability Office [GAO] has concluded 

that DHS agencies have experienced ongoing cost, schedule, and 

performance problems with major acquisitions, such as the Coast 

Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Systems Program. Without adequate 

staffing and rigorous oversight—waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars will continue. The Committee includes funding to annualize acquisition positions funded in fiscal year 2007 and create 

an acquisition workforce intern program. The Committee is fully 

aware the current job market demand for acquisition staff outweighs the supply of contracting professionals and is supportive of 

efforts to establish a core procurement workforce by attracting 

younger employees interested in a Federal procurement career. 

However, to fully address this staffing shortage, the Committee encourages the Department to use hiring authority provided in the 

General Services Administration Modernization Act (Public Law 

109–313), which allows agencies to hire retired Federal employees 

with significant Federal acquisition experience. The Committee directs the Under Secretary for Management to report to the Com-
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mittee no later than October 1, 2007, on the use of this authority, 

the pool of eligible employees and their likely interest, appropriate 

incentives, and how retired annuitants will help each component 

meet its desired number of acquisition personnel. 

The Committee also directs the Secretary to follow up on GAO’s 

recent review of the Department’s procurement oversight plan. 

GAO concluded that the Department’s procurement oversight plan 

‘‘generally incorporates basic principles of an effective and accountable acquisition function.’’ However, GAO found many shortcomings in the Chief Procurement Officer’s [CPO] ability to implement the plan, such as inadequate procurement oversight staffing 

and insufficient authority delegated to the CPO to enforce the plan. 

In line with the recommendations in GAO report (GAO–07–900), 

the Committee directs the Secretary to review departmental policies regarding the authority of the CPO and the adequacy of staffing to carry out the plan. The Secretary shall report no later than 

February 5, 2008, on the results of this review. A copy of this report shall also be provided to GAO for review. GAO shall brief the 

Committee within 90 days of receipt of the report from the Secretary on its assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the report. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER

The Committee provides $8,811,000 for salaries and expenses, 

the same as fiscal year 2007 level. The Committee denies funding 

for Federal law enforcement training accreditation within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. Funding to support the accreditation process remains within the Federal Law Enforcement 

Training Center appropriation. The Committee recommends 

$5,000,000 for human capital operational initiatives, formally 

known as ‘‘MAX–HR’’, instead of $15,000,000 as requested. The 

Committee notes that the Department’s efforts to institute regulations governing employee appeals rights and labor relations were 

struck down in Federal court last year. In light of that decision and 

delays in other elements of proposed personnel system changes, it 

is unclear why such a large investment is requested for fiscal year 

2008. Therefore, the Committee reduces the amount requested by 

$10,000,000. 

The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to submit an updated Human Capital Operational expenditure plan to the Committee within 90 days after the date of enactment of this act. The 

plan shall define all activities, milestones, and yearly costs for all 

initiatives and list all contract obligations, by contractor and year, 

along with the purpose of the contract. The plan shall also include: 

(1) efforts to improve the Department’s dismal results in the 2006 

Federal Human Capital Survey; (2) performance metrics used to 

measure attainment of human capital strategic goals; and (3) funds 

spent by the Department to support employee recruitment, retention, and training. 

The plan shall also include an analysis of all Department internship programs designed to recruit young professionals. These internships appear to be good ideas; however, the programs need coordination within the Department. The Office of the Chief Human 

Capital Officer should review goals for the programs, milestones, 
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needs of the components, and the capacity to accept these employees. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Committee provides $136,575,000, an increase of 

$88,151,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and $32,000,000 below 

the budget request. Funding above the fiscal year 2007 level is provided to: (1) meet administrative needs at DHS headquarters and 

non-legacy components; (2) to continue to consolidate and integrate 

its headquarters operations and specific program components at 

the Nebraska Avenue Complex in Washington, DC; and (3) begin 

consolidating DHS components at the St. Elizabeths west campus. 

The Committee recommends $88,000,000 for the DHS consolidated 

Headquarters Project. Quarterly briefings shall be provided to the 

Committee on this initiative, including any changes to the Department of Homeland Security National Capital Region Housing Master Plan for the fiscal year, as well as the schedule and cost for all 

consolidation phases. 

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHALLENGES

The Committee reiterates its concern that the management and 

administrative challenges facing the Department will increase unless it is staffed with qualified, professional personnel with expertise in their field. The Committee is concerned that, regardless of 

the outcome of the 2008 Presidential election, there will be a vacuum at the top of the Department in January 2009. It is critical that 

the Department prepare now for that transition to ensure that 

such a vacuum does not take place. The Department shall provide, 

by July 20, 2007, a report on senior staffing, as detailed in Senate 

Report 110–37. Further, the Government Accountability Office 

shall report on the strengths and weaknesses of this report within 

90 days after its submission. 

SEMI-ANNUAL NEBRASKA AVENUE COMPLEX REPORT

The Committee continues the requirement contained in the joint 

explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal year 

2006 conference report (Report 109–241) regarding updates on the 

physical consolidation and planned expenditures for the Nebraska 

Avenue Complex. As DHS continues to occupy this location, the 

need for the report remains valid but requires adjustment. The report is to be submitted semi-annually, rather than quarterly, and 

should include the following: (1) the introductory narrative should 

indicate what office is represented in each building and include the 

amount of unused office space due to ongoing or future renovations; 

(2) the enclosure should breakdown not only allocated funding by 

fiscal year but also expenditures modeled after the Departmentwide Monthly Budget Execution Reports; and (3) the enclosure 

should identify, by building, the amount of money spent on campus-wide physical security upgrades, building security access control, the campus-wide signage project, the IT Protected Distribution 

System, and the campus-wide power project. 
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $26,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 32,800,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 30,076,000 

1 Excludes a rescission of $45,080 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the fiscal management and financial accountability of the Department of 

Homeland Security. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer provides guidance and oversight of the Department’s budget execution 

while ensuring that funds are allocated and expended in accordance with relevant laws and policies. The specific activities funded 

by this account include the Budget Division, Office of Performance 

Analysis and Evaluation, Office of Financial Management, Resource Management Transition Office, and the Office of the Government Accountability Office/Office of Inspector General Liaison. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $30,076,000 for the Office of the 

Chief Financial Officer [OCFO]. This includes an increase of 

$4,076,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level, $2,724,000 below the request. The Committee denies a funding increase for the Resource 

Management Transformation Office and directs the OCFO to continue using unobligated eMerge2 balances available to the Chief Information Officer to meet fiscal year 2008 requirements. According 

to the OCFO budget justification, these resources will not be exhausted until the end of fiscal year 2008. 

ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS JUSTIFICATIONS

The Committee directs the OCFO to ensure annual appropriations justifications are prepared for each component within the Department in support of the President’s budget, as submitted under 

section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. The OCFO is directed to include detailed information by appropriations account, 

program, project, and activity, on all reimbursable agreements and 

significant uses of the Economy Act for each fiscal year. Additionally, the OCFO shall ensure that the congressional justifications for 

the Department accompanying the President’s fiscal year 2009 

budget request includes a status report of overdue Committee reports, plans, and other directives. One standard format needs to be 

adopted by all offices and agencies and inserted in the justification 

reflecting overdue congressional directives from fiscal year 2006 

through 2008. 

BUDGET EXECUTION AND STAFFING REPORT

The Committee includes bill language requiring the Department 

to continue submitting to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a monthly budget execution report showing the status 

of obligations and costs for all components of the Department and 

on-board staffing levels. The report should include the total 

obligational authority appropriated (new budget authority plus unobligated carryover), undistributed obligational authority, amount 

allotted, current year obligations, unobligated authority (the difference between total obligational authority and current year obli-
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gations), beginning unexpended obligations, year-to-date costs, and 

ending unexpended obligations. To better understand the universe 

of contractors working at the Department, a new requirement is 

added directing the Department to include the number of contract 

employees. This budget execution information is to be provided at 

the level of detail shown in the tables displayed at the end of this 

report for each departmental component and the Working Capital 

Fund. This report shall be submitted no later than 45 days after 

the close of each month. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $349,013,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 261,100,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 321,100,000 

1 Excludes a rescission of $461,874 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Office of the Chief Information Officer is responsible for the 

development and acquisition of information technology equipment, 

software, and services. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $321,100,000, of which $82,400,000 

is for salaries and expenses, and $238,700,000 is to be available 

until expended for Department-wide technology investments overseen by the Office of the Chief Information Officer [CIO]. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request Committee recommendations 

Salaries and expenses ................................................................... 79,521 82,400 82,400 

Information technology services .................................................... 61,013 56,200 56,200 

Security activities .......................................................................... 89,387 89,400 149,400 

Wireless Program ........................................................................... 2 86,438 ............................ ............................

Homeland secure data network ..................................................... 32,654 33,100 33,100 

Total, Office of the Chief Information Officer 1 ............... 349,013 261,100 321,100 

1 Excludes a rescission of $461,874 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Includes $18,700,000 transferred to the National Protection and Programs Directorate pursuant to the reorganization of January 18, 2007. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$82,400,000, the same as the budget request, to support the ongoing maintenance and operations of infrastructure capabilities to ensure continuous communication and continuity of operations. 

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

The Committee understands the Department’s Enterprise Architecture, though markedly improved from prior years, still lacks reforms recommended by the Government Accountability Office 

[GAO] 3 years ago. An Enterprise Architecture [EA] that remains 

incomplete and inconsistent will aid the Department little as it 

tries to guide and constrain information technology investments 

that promote interoperability, reduce duplication, and enhance performance. It is incumbent on the Department’s CIO to show leader-
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ship in this area by dedicating a level of resources to the EA that 

will provide actual improvements to the product and process. The 

Committee directs the CIO to report to the Committee within 90 

days after the date of enactment of this act on the steps taken 

within the CIO’s office and across the Department on improvements being put in place to address GAO recommended reforms. 

FEDERAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

The Committee is concerned the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has given the Department a ‘‘D’’ for computer security, up from an ‘‘F’’ for the prior 3 years, for compliance 

with the Federal Information Security Management Act [FISMA]. 

The historical results of the Federal Computer Security Report 

Card reflect minimal progress made during the Department’s existence; hardly befitting an agency that is supposed to defend the 

homeland against cyber-threats and makes extensive use of classified and law enforcement sensitive information. The Department 

needs to quickly define and implement measures to address internal and external vulnerabilities. The Committee directs the Department to report on the specific status of the Department as a 

whole and each component individually with their compliance with 

FISMA, by February 5, 2008, resource requirements needed to 

achieve full compliance, and any further steps necessary to protect 

the information it manages. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$56,200,000, as proposed in the budget. 

SECURITY ACTIVITIES

The Committee recommends $149,400,000 for Security Activities, 

an increase of $60,000,000 from the budget request. The Security 

Activities include Federal terrorist watch list integration, information security activities, and data center development. 

NATIONAL CENTER FOR CRITICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING AND

STORAGE

The Committee recommends $97,300,000 within security activities for the National Center for Critical Information Processing and 

Storage [NCCIPS] data center in Mississippi, an increase of 

$60,000,000 from the budget request level, to be used only to acquire services from NCCIPS to expedite the transition of multiple 

Department of Homeland Security [DHS] data centers to NCCIPS 

and to continue the construction of data center space at the primary data center for DHS. DHS is encouraged to work with other 

Federal entities to leverage the resulting infrastructure from this 

and previous years funds to maximize the utilization of this investment (Requested by: Cochran). 

The CIO is directed to submit to the Committee no later than 30 

days after the date of enactment of this act a report on the full 

costs to transition data center operations to the Department of 

Homeland Security’s primary data center. This report is to include, 

by departmental component: (1) a schedule for data transition; (2) 
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costs for each fiscal year required to complete the transition; (3) 

identification of items associated with the transition required to be 

procured and related procurement schedule; and (4) identification 

of any transition costs provided in fiscal year 2007 or in fiscal year 

2008. A report on the same elements for the secondary data center 

shall be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations no later 

than 30 days after a final selection has been made. 

Consistent with section 888 of Public Law 107–296, the Committee instructs the Department to implement the consolidation 

plan in a manner that shall not result in a reduction to the Coast 

Guard’s Operations Systems Center mission or its government-employed or contract staff levels. A general provision is included for 

this purpose. 

HOMELAND SECURE DATA NETWORK

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$33,100,000, as requested in the budget, for the Homeland Secure 

Data Network. 

ANALYSIS AND OPERATIONS

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $299,663,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 314,681,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 306,000,000 

1 Excludes $8,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The account supports activities to improve the analysis and sharing of threat information, including activities of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis and the Office of Operations Coordination. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $306,000,000 for Analysis and Operations. The details of these recommendations are included in a 

classified annex accompanying this report. 

NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER

The Committee understands the Department plans to relocate 

the National Operations Center [NOC], currently located at the Department’s headquarters at the Nebraska Avenue Complex, to the 

Transportation Security Operations Center [TSOC] facility in 

Herndon, Virginia. Minimal information has been submitted to the 

Committee to justify the move. The Department has future plans 

to co-locate the NOC with other DHS operations centers at the St. 

Elizabeths west campus. It is unclear what benefits an interim, 

short-term relocation to the TSOC will provide. Therefore, prior to 

implementing this interim move, the Committee directs the Office 

of Operations Coordination to provide a briefing to the Committee 

justifying this relocation, including: (1) a detailed description of the 

problem the Department is attempting to remedy; (2) all costs associated with the move, including associated build-out and operational costs at the TSOC, as well as all costs associated with the 

planned move to the St. Elizabeths campus; and (3) how the move 

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DHS INTELLIGENCE EXPENDITURE PLAN

No later than 60 days after the enactment of this act, the Secretary shall submit a fiscal year 2008 expenditure plan for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis [I&A], including balances carried 

forward from prior years, that includes the following: (1) fiscal year 

2008 expenditures and staffing allotted for each program, as identified in the February 2007 expenditure plan submitted to the Committee, as compared to each of years 2006 and 2007; (2) all funded 

versus on-board positions, including Federal full-time equivalents 

[FTEs], contractors, and reimbursable and non-reimbursable 

detailees; (3) an explanation for maintaining contract staff in lieu 

of government FTE; (4) a plan, including dates or timeframes for 

achieving key milestones, to reduce the office’s reliance on contract 

staff in lieu of Federal FTE; (5) funding, by object classification, including a comparison to fiscal years 2006 and 2007; and (6) the 

number of I&A funded employees supporting organizations outside 

I&A and the Department of Homeland Security. 

STATE AND LOCAL FUSION CENTERS

The Committee directs the Department’s Chief Intelligence Officer to continue quarterly updates to the Committees on Appropriations, starting on October 1, 2007, that detail progress in placing 

DHS homeland security intelligence professionals in State and local 

fusion centers. These reports shall include: the qualification criteria 

used by DHS to decide where and how to place DHS intelligence 

analysts and related technology; total Federal expenditures to support each center to date and during the most recent quarter of the 

current fiscal year, in the same categorization as materials submitted to the Committees on Appropriations on March 23, 2007; 

the location of each fusion center, including identification of those 

with DHS personnel, both operational and planned; the schedule 

for operational stand-up of planned fusion centers; the number of 

DHS-funded employees located at each fusion center, including details on whether the employees are contract or government staff; 

the privacy protection policies of each center, including the number 

of facility personnel trained in Federal privacy, civil rights, and 

civil liberties laws and standards; and the number of local law enforcement agents at each center approved or pending approval to 

receive and review classified intelligence information. 

OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL COORDINATOR FOR GULF COAST

REBUILDING

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $3,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 3,000,000 

Committee Recommendation ................................................................ 3,000,000 

The Committee provides $3,000,000 for the Office of the Federal 

Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding. Within the funding provided $1,000,000 is unavailable for obligation until the Committees 

on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives 

receive an expenditure plan for fiscal year 2008. Any funding above 

the amount provided must be reprogrammed or transferred in accordance with section 503 of this act. The expenditure plan should 

clearly articulate how the Office will proactively help the gulf coast, 
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including supporting Federal agency cooperation, and promoting 

expedited housing solutions. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $85,185,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 99,111,000 

Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................... 95,211,000 

1 Excludes $13,500,000 made available from FEMA Disaster Relief in Public Law 109–295. 

2 Excludes $13,500,000 made available from FEMA Disaster Relief. 

This account finances the Office of Inspecter General’s activities, 

including audits, inspections, investigations and other reviews of 

programs and operations of the Department of Homeland Security 

to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent 

and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $95,211,000 for the Office of Inspector General [OIG] for fiscal year 2008. In addition, the Committee 

includes bill language transferring $13,500,000 needed by the OIG 

for audits and investigations related to natural disasters from the 

Disaster Relief Fund [DRF]. The OIG is required to notify the Committee no less than 15 days prior to all transfers from the DRF. 

In fiscal year 2007, the Committee received a Government Accountability Office [GAO] Report (GAO–07–529) which reviewed 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] revenue oversight. The 

Committee learned CBP needs to improve workforce planning and 

accountability. The Committee includes $1,200,000 for the Inspector General to conduct CBP revenue oversight. 
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TITLE II 

SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND INVESTIGATIONS 

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

SUMMARY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcing 

laws regarding admission of foreign-born persons into the United 

States, and ensuring that all goods and persons entering and 

exiting the United States do so legally. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends total resources of $10,226,402,000, 

including direct appropriations of $8,841,477,000 and estimated fee 

collections of $1,384,925,000. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION—FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 6

Appropriations: 

Salaries and expenses 2 ........................................................ 5,562,186 6,579,733 6,601,058 

Automation modernization .................................................... 451,440 476,609 476,609 

Broder Security Fencing Infrastructure, and Technology 

[BSFIT] 3 ............................................................................ 1,187,565 1,000,000 1,000,000 

Air and Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and 

Procurement 4 ................................................................... 602,187 477,287 488,947 

Construction 5 ........................................................................ 232,978 249,663 274,863 

Total, Appropriations ........................................................ 8,036,356 8,783,292 8,841,477 

Estimated fee collections: 

Immigration inspection user fees ......................................... 529,300 535,291 535,291 

Immigration enforcement fines ............................................ 1,724 3,440 3,440 

Land border inspection fees ................................................. 28,071 30,121 30,121 

COBRA fees ........................................................................... 387,804 392,180 392,180 

APHIS inspection fees ........................................................... 214,287 299,622 299,622 

Puerto Rico Trust Fund ......................................................... 97,815 117,214 117,214 
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U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION—FUNDING SUMMARY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 6

Small airport user fee .......................................................... 6,230 7,057 7,057 

Total, Estimated fee collections ....................................... 1,265,231 1,384,925 1,384,925 

Total, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Available 

Funding ...................................................................................... 9,301,587 10,168,217 10,226,402 

1 Includes $1,601,200,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $150,000,000 in 

emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Includes $100,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $75,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 3 Includes $1,159,200,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295. 

4 Includes $232,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $75,000,000 in emer- gency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 5 Includes $110,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295. 

6 Reflects permanent realignment of base resources pursuant to a reprogramming approved by the Senate on April 24, 2007. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $5,562,186,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 6,579,733,000 

Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................... 6,601,058,000 

1 Includes $100,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $75,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110– 

28. 2 Reflects permanent realignment of base resources pursuant to a reprogramming approved by 

the Senate on April 24, 2007. 

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] Salaries and Expenses appropriation provides funds for border security, immigration, customs, agricultural inspections, regulating and facilitating 

international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. 

trade laws. In addition to directly appropriated resources, fee collections are available for the operations of CBP from the following 

sources: 

Immigration Inspection User Fees.—CBP collects user fees to 

fund the costs of international inspections activities at airports and 

seaports, as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 

U.S.C. 1356). 

Enforcement Fines.—CBP collects fines from owners of transportation lines and persons for unauthorized landing of aliens, as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356). 

Land Border Inspections Fees.—CBP collects fees for processing 

applications for the Dedicated Commuter Lanes program, the Automated Permit Ports program, the Canadian Border Boat Landing 

program, and both Canadian and Mexican Non-Resident Alien Border Crossing Cards, as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356). 

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act [COBRA] 

Fees.—CBP collects fees for inspection services involving customs 

related functions. The COBRA user fee statutory authority (19 

U.S.C. 58c) specifies the types of expenses to be reimbursed and 

the order for the reimbursement of these types of expenses. 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Fees.— CBP receives as a transfer a distribution of agriculture inspection 

fees collected by the United States Department of Agriculture. The 

user fees, as authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, 
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and Trade Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C. 136), are charged to offset costs 

for the services related to the importation, entry, or exportation of 

animals and animal products. 

Puerto Rico Trust Fund.—Customs duties, taxes, and fees collected in Puerto Rico by CBP are deposited in the Puerto Rico 

Trust Fund. After providing for the expenses of administering CBP 

activities in Puerto Rico, the remaining amounts are transferred to 

the Treasurer of Puerto Rico pursuant to 48 U.S.C. sections 740 

and 795. 

Small Airport User Fee.—The User Fee Airports Program authorized under 19 U.S.C. 58b and administered under 19 U.S.C. 

58c(b)(9)(A)(i), authorizes inspection services to be provided to participating small airports on a fully reimbursable basis. The fees 

charged under this program are set forth in a Memorandum of 

Agreement between the small airport facility and the agency, and 

may be adjusted annually as costs and requirements change. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $6,601,058,000 for salaries and expenses of U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] for fiscal year 

2008, including $3,093,000 from the Harbor Maintenance Trust 

Fund. Included in this amount is a decrease of $271,310,000 in termination of one-time costs, and an increase of $252,189,000 in 

annualizations for fiscal year 2006 supplemental and fiscal year 

2007 program increases. The Committee includes bill language 

making available up to $150,000 for payment for rental space for 

preclearance operations; and $1,000,000 for payments to informants. The Committee includes bill language placing a $35,000 annual limit on overtime paid to any employee. 

INCREASED BORDER PATROL AGENTS

Congress took the lead in focusing the Nation’s attention on the 

need to aggressively begin to secure the borders when it provided 

funds to hire an additional 500 new Border Patrol agents in the 

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 (Public Law 109–13). 

Since then, on a bipartisan basis, a total of 4,000 new agents, and 

attendant support positions, have been funded through fiscal year 

2007. The President requests the hiring of an additional 3,000 new 

Border Patrol agents in fiscal year 2008. The Committee continues 

its strong support for the Border Patrol and its mission of preventing entry into the United States of illegal aliens, terrorists, 

weapons of mass destruction, and other illicit goods or individuals. 

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an increase of $569,800,000; 3,688 positions; and 1,844 full-time equivalents [FTEs], as requested in the budget, for 3,000 additional Border Patrol agents and 688 operational mission support positions, 

training, relocation, and transportation costs, as well as 

$197,348,000 for annualization of prior year positions. These funds 

will bring the total strength of the Border Patrol to 17,819 by the 

end of fiscal year 2008, as compared with the 12,319 agents onboard at the beginning of fiscal year 2007. 

Also included in the amount recommended is $50,000,000, as requested in the budget, for transportation and delivery of appre-
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hended illegal aliens to detention facilities or to the Mexican border. 

The Committee directs the Secretary to assign to the Northern 

Border a number of agents equal to not less that 20 percent of the 

net increase in agents during fiscal year 2008, as authorized in the 

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public 

Law 108–458). 

OPERATION JUMP START

Last year, the President committed to deploying up to 6,000 National Guard personnel to the Southwest border to perform certain 

administrative, non-law enforcement functions, thus freeing Border 

Patrol agents from these tasks and allowing them to actually patrol 

the border. The understanding was that this was a limited, 2-year 

commitment while more Border Patrol agents were hired and 

trained. The Committee supports this activity and applauds the 

National Guard for stepping up and assisting in protecting the border. The Committee is aware that the number of Guard personnel 

deployed to the border may drop by as much as half starting in 

mid-July 2007, and requests a briefing no later than September 15, 

2007, to be conducted jointly by CBP and the National Guard, on 

the impact of these reductions on Border Patrol operations as well 

as ongoing efforts to patrol and secure the border. 

RADIATION PORTAL MONITOR STAFFING

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$135,979,000, 232 positions, and 205 FTEs, for inspection and detection technology, an increase of $6,000,000, 55 positions, and 28 

full-time equivalents, as proposed in the budget, to expand the 

number of inspectors at ports to staff radiation portal monitors. 

SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE

Included in the total amount recommended for the Container Security Initiative is $156,130,000, 172 positions, and 164 full-time 

equivalents [FTEs]. Of this amount, $15,000,000, 17 positions, and 

9 FTEs, are recommended, as proposed in the budget, for staffing 

and support to the Secure Freight Initiative. 

WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$252,450,000, 205 positions, and 103 full-time equivalents, as proposed in the budget, to support implementation of the Western 

Hemisphere Travel Initiative at ports-of-entry. 

CONDUCT AND INTEGRITY OVERSIGHT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an in- crease of $10,000,000, 58 positions, and 29 full-time equivalents, as 

proposed in the budget, to enhance CBP’s internal affairs investigative capability. 

CUSTOMS—TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM

The Committee notes that the Government Accountability Office 

and other experts have pointed out that one of the vulnerabilities 
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in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism [C–TPAT] 

program is the relative lack of regular security inspections and 

validations of C–TPAT members. The SAFE Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347) recognized this vulnerability and authorized an 

increase in the number of Supply Chain Security Specialists 

[SCSS]. As of March 1, 2007, there were 157 SCSSs on board at 

CBP. Hiring additional SCSSs will allow CBP to send more teams 

of specialists around the globe, to visit members, their vendors, and 

vendors’ plants to validate that supply chain security meets C– 

TPAT security criteria and ensure that C–TPAT participants receive validations and re-validations on a regular basis. The Committee recommends an additional $6,750,000 to C–TPAT for hiring 

50 additional SCSSs, for a total of $62,310,000 and 207 FTE. 

AIR AND MARINE STAFFING

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$226,740,000; 1,595 positions; and 1,479 full-time equivalents 

[FTE], an increase of $14,000,000; 82 positions; and 41 FTEs. 

These additional positions will support one-half of the needed staffing for the 11 new marine enforcement units funded in ‘‘Air and 

Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement’’. 

CBP—VEHICLE REPLACEMENT

The Committee was pleased to finally receive the updated Vehicle Fleet Management Plan called for in Conference Report 109– 

699. Of all of the component agencies within the Department, CBP 

is by far the most punishing on its vehicles given the extreme terrains in which it must operate. The need for a robust replacement 

plan is evident. In order to begin a regularized and affordable 

multi-year replacement effort, the Committee directs the Department to include in the fiscal year 2009 budget submission a plan 

to replace, at a minimum, 25 percent of the vehicle fleet on an annual basis. 

TUCSON SECTOR CHECKPOINTS

The Committee notes that a January 2006 DHS Inspector General report stated that non-permanent Border Patrol checkpoints 

are inefficient. ‘‘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.’’ In response to questions for the record, 

CBP stated that moving Border Patrol checkpoints, ‘‘give the smugglers a clear advantage. . . . The moment a checkpoint is closed, 

scouts notify smugglers immediately to transport their illegal cargo 

further north into the United States. . . . Smugglers also take advantage of Border Patrol movements by exploiting the lack of 

flanking infrastructure, which would otherwise be present at a permanent site.’’ The Committee supports these conclusions and requests a briefing no later than September 15, 2007, on the Border 

Patrol’s plans to construct permanent checkpoints in the Tucson 

sector to support the Border Patrol’s mission of staunching the flow 

of illegal aliens into the United States. 
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BORDER TUNNEL REMEDIATION

The Committee is concerned about reports that many of the largest border tunnels under the United States-Mexico border remain 

unfilled. These tunnels pose a serious national security risk and 

provide a means for smugglers to move drugs, guns, and people 

under the border. The Committee therefore directs the Department 

to provide semiannual briefings to the Senate Committees on Appropriations, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on all activities undertaken to fill in these tunnels, 

the timeline for completion of this task, the funding used for these 

purposes, and the detection methods used to discover new tunnels. 

The first briefing should occur no later than October 1, 2007. 

METHAMPHETAMINE FROM MEXICO

The Committee is particularly concerned about reports of serious 

law enforcement challenges at our Southwest border, such as the 

rise in Mexican manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine 

into the United States, the unauthorized export of assault weapons, 

and other firearms from the United States into Mexico, and the unprecedented levels of brutality reported among Mexican drug 

gangs. The Committee urges the Department, in securing our borders, to work cooperatively with the Mexican Government and its 

law enforcement agencies, as well as U.S. law enforcement agencies, to provide aid and intelligence sharing as necessary to slow 

methamphetamine (and precursor chemical) trafficking into and 

out of Mexico, as well as the southward flow of weapons into Mexico, and the northern migration of Mexican drug gang violence into 

the United States. The Committee requests a status report on 

these efforts within 180 days after the date of enactment of this 

act. 

GEOGRAPHICAL LIMIT ON BORDER CROSSING CARDS

The Committee notes that there are varying distances into the 

United States along the Southwest border which Mexicans can 

travel for limited periods of time using the border crossing card. 

The Committee directs CBP to submit a report within 180 days 

after the date of enactment of this act on the legal, legislative, and 

administrative history of how these distances were determined, the 

rationale for retaining them, and the impact on CBP’s enforcement 

of our immigration and trade laws should these distances be expanded and/or standardized across the border. 

TEXTILE TRANSSHIPMENT ENFORCEMENT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$4,750,000 for textile transshipment enforcement, as authorized by 

section 352 of the Trade Act of 2002. The Trade Act of 2002 authorizes appropriations for the hiring of 72 positions between CBP and 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including import specialists, auditors, and analytic staff, and funding has been provided for 

these positions. 
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INTERPOL TRAVEL DOCUMENT DATABASE

The Committee notes that the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, maintains the largest law enforcement database of stolen and lost travel documents containing information on 

more than 6.6 million documents, such as passports and visas. Access to this database by homeland security officials could result in 

major enhancements in preventing terrorists or others from entering the United States. In recent meetings in Washington, DC, between Department officials and representatives from Interpol, discussions centered on placing DHS representatives from either U.S. 

Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs 

Enforcement at a new passport security unit at Interpol headquarters. The Committee supports this activity and requests a 

briefing on actions taken in this regard no later than November 15, 

2007. 

ADVANCED TRAINING CENTER

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$11,200,000, as proposed in the budget, to operate and equip the 

Advanced Training Center. 

Pursuant to Public Law 106–246, the training to be conducted at 

the Center shall be configured in a manner so as to not duplicate 

or displace any Federal law enforcement program of the Federal 

Law Enforcement Training Center [FLETC]. Training currently 

being conducted at a FLETC facility shall not be moved to the Center. 

ANTI-DUMPING ENFORCEMENT

The Committee has ensured that, within the amounts provided 

for in this account, there will be sufficient funds to administer the 

ongoing requirements of section 754 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 

U.S.C. 1675c), referenced in subtitle F of title VII of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–171; 120 Stat. 154). 

The Committee directs CBP to continue to work with the Departments of Commerce and Treasury, and the Office of the United 

States Trade Representative (and all other relevant agencies) to increase collections, and to provide an annual report, within 30 days 

of each year’s distributions under the law, summarizing CBP’s efforts to collect past due amounts and increase current collections, 

particularly with respect to cases involving unfairly traded U.S. imports from China. 

The Committee further directs CBP to update its January 2007 

report to the Committee, and the 2007 annual report referenced 

above, by breaking out the non-collected amounts for each of the 

fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, by order, country, and 

claimant, along with a description of each of the specific reasons for 

the non-collection with respect to each order. CBP is once again directed, as it failed to do last year, to provide the amounts of antidumping and countervailing duties held by CBP in its Clearing Account for unliquidated entries as of October 1, 2006 (or, now, as of 

October 1, 2007), segregated by case number and Department of 

Commerce period of review. In that same report, CBP should ex-
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plain, with particularity, what other enforcement actions it is taking to collect unpaid duties owed the U.S. Government. 

The Committee also directs the Government Accountability Office [GAO] to undertake a thorough investigation of the problem of 

non-collection of antidumping [AD] and countervailing duties 

[CVD] by the U.S. Government. The GAO should report when the 

problem was first detected; determine the extent of non-collection 

of AD/CVD duties, by year, since discovery of the problem (or at 

least the year 2001), and examine how prior, current, and proposed 

recommendations advanced by either the GAO or the U.S. Government would address the problem with any measure of success. The 

GAO report should examine those factors which affect the ability 

of CBP to collect AD/CVD duties, as well as any actions the U.S. 

Government should take to solve the problem. GAO is directed to 

examine the interplay of existing domestic and international law 

enforcement mechanisms, to determine how U.S. laws and international treaties to which the United States is a party could be 

strengthened to exert greater legal control over those entities 

which refuse to pay U.S. duties. In this connection, the GAO should 

examine: (1) how the United States first determines and later identifies who is an importer of record; and (2) whether U.S. laws covering such importers of record should be revised to ensure solvency 

and availability, perhaps through a security clearance, background 

check, or other mechanism, such that U.S. Government authorities 

could recoup duties owed should the importer choose to evade paying U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties. GAO should deliver its report to the Committee by June 1, 2008. 

CUSTOMS REVENUE FUNCTIONS

The Committee is concerned that since the customs revenue 

functions of the Federal Government were transferred from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security 

on March 1, 2003, focus on this critical Federal Government function has become blurred and staffing in key specialties has atrophied. The volume of imported goods has risen 33 percent since fiscal year 2002 and the number of importing entities has grown approximately 18 percent in the same time period. However, the 

number of import specialists, entry specialists, and drawback specialists, among others, has remained essentially static. In fact, 

after experiencing attrition in each of those positions since the creation of the Department, it is only in recent months that staffing 

levels in these areas have returned to their March 2003 levels. The 

Committee expects to be briefed semi-annually on the progress in 

hiring for these positions beginning 30 days after enactment of this 

act. 

COLLECTION OF DUTIES

The Committee notes that the workload associated with administering antidumping orders issued by the Department of Commerce has increased, especially for CBP Import Specialists. According to Government Accountability Office report GAO–07–529, as of 

February 2007, ‘‘CBP was responsible for implementing more than 

240 antidumping orders, some of which affect hundreds of millions 

of dollars in trade annually. . . . According to CBP officials, col-
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lecting antidumping duties involves significantly more work than 

collecting normal duties because the amount of antidumping duties 

that importers owed are often revised (up to 18 months after the 

products have entered the country) as a result of additional reviews 

conducted by the Department of Commerce. In cases where Commerce determines that additional duties are owed, CBP must identify the affected importers, issue supplemental duty bills, and take 

steps to collect the supplemental duties.’’ Because of the challenges 

involved, CBP has been unable to collect more than $500,000,000 

in antidumping duties over the past 5 years. The Committee recommends an additional $575,000 for eight positions to enhance the 

collection of duties. 

AGRICULTURAL PESTS

The Committee notes Hawaii’s globally significant natural environment, as well as the State’s important diversified agricultural 

industry, are uniquely vulnerable to the introduction of invasive 

weeds, animals, insects, and diseases. The Committee expects the 

Department to work with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to share information and expertise to ensure their respective inspection and 

quarantine activities provide coordinated and collaborative biosecurity protection for the State. 

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is continued funding at the fiscal year 2006 level for part-time and temporary positions in Honolulu, Hawaii (Requested by: Inouye). 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION—SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 2

Salaries and Expenses: 

Headquarters management and administration: 

Management and administration, border security inspections 

and trade facilitation .......................................................... 658,943 675,391 639,373 

Management and administration, border security and control 

between port of entry .......................................................... 589,446 602,016 597,016 

Subtotal, Headquarters management and administration ............................................................................. 1,248,389 1,277,407 1,236,389 

Border security inspections and trade facilitation at ports of 

entry: 

Inspections, trade and travel facilitation at ports of entry ... 1,326,665 1,610,202 1,675,685 

Harbor maintenance fee collections (trust fund) .................... 3,026 3,026 3,093 

Container Security Initiative .................................................... 139,312 156,130 156,130 

Other international programs .................................................. 8,701 8,871 10,866 

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ....................... 54,730 55,560 62,310 

Free and Secure Trade (FAST)/NEXUS/SENTRI ......................... 11,243 11,243 11,243 

Inspection and detection technology investments .................. 241,317 135,979 105,027 

Automated targeting systems .................................................. 27,298 27,580 27,580 

National Targeting Center ....................................................... 23,635 23,950 23,950 

Training .................................................................................... 24,564 24,813 24,813 
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U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION—SALARIES AND EXPENSES—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 2

Subtotal, border security inspections and trade facilitation at ports of entry ...................................................... 1,860,491 2,057,354 2,100,697 

Border security and control between ports of entry: 

Border security and control between ports of entry ............... 2,239,586 2,984,443 2,984,443 

Training .................................................................................... 37,924 52,789 52,789 

Subtotal, border security and control between ports of 

entry ................................................................................ 2,277,510 3,037,232 3,037,232 

Air and Marine operations, personnel compensation and benefits ......................................................................................................... 175,796 207,740 226,740 

Total, Salaries and expenses ....................................................... 5,562,186 6,579,733 6,601,058 

1 Includes $100,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $75,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Reflects permanent realignment of base resources pursuant to a reprogramming approved by the Senate on April 24, 2007. 

AUTOMATION MODERNIZATION

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $451,440,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 476,609,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 476,609,000 

The automation modernization account includes funds for major 

information technology systems and services for U.S. Customs and 

Border Protection [CBP], including the Automated Commercial Environment [ACE] and the International Trade and Data System 

[ITDS] projects, and connectivity of and integration of existing systems. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $476,609,000, to be available until 

expended, as proposed in the budget, for automation modernization. 

TREASURY ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$25,000,000 and one position, as requested in the budget, to replace 

the mainframe components of the Treasury Enforcement Communications System [TECS]. Modernization of TECS is a critical component to ensure that CBP employees have the appropriate tools to 

perform their mission. The Committee directs CBP to submit a report on the TECS modernization program, within 90 days of the 

date of enactment of this act, which includes: (1) a description of 

each project in the modernization program; (2) cost estimates for 

the complete modernization program; and (3) timelines and milestones for the development and implementation of each project. 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DATA SYSTEMS

Included in the amount recommended is $16,000,000 for the 

ITDS. 
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AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT QUARTERLY REPORTS

The Committee has required quarterly reports on progress on the 

ACE program for the past few years. The Committee was frustrated to receive the reports on the third and fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006 on February 8, 2007, well into the second quarter of 

fiscal year 2007. These reports consist of factual, aggregate data on 

the progress ACE has achieved in a given quarter. It should not 

take half a year to receive a non-controversial report transmitting 

this data. The delay in receiving the reports hinders Congress from 

performing its oversight function. The Committee directs the Department to submit this report no later than 45 days after the close 

of each quarter. 

GRADUATION FROM GAO REVIEW

The Committee has required certain agencies to develop and submit expenditure plans for a number of complex, high-risk information technology and other construction and development plans. In 

most cases, a portion of the funds appropriated for these activities 

has been withheld from obligation pending review of the plan by 

the GAO and affirmative approval by the Committee. In many 

cases, this process has added rigor to the agencies’ development 

and deployment process and resulted in development of a better 

product. The Committee believes that U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection’s ‘‘Automation Modernization’’ program, known as ACE, 

has benefited from these GAO reviews over the years. As a result, 

the Committee’s level of confidence in the maturity of this program 

has increased to the point that GAO review is no longer required. 

The Committee will still require submission of expenditure plans 

for this program, but funds will be released upon the submission 

to the Committee of the plan. The Committee will continue to follow closely further development of all of these programs, but expect 

that the rigor currently being focused on these programs will continue. 

EXPENDITURE PLAN

The Committee is pleased with the level of detail and discipline 

which has been displayed in recent ACE expenditure plans. The 

Committee includes bill language making not less than 

$216,969,000 available for development of ACE upon the submission of a comprehensive expenditure plan for the program. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

AUTOMATION MODERNIZATION 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enactedFiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Automated Commercial Environment/International Trade Data 

System (ITDS) ............................................................................ 316,800 316,969 316,969 

Automated commercial system and legacy IT cost ...................... 134,640 159,640 159,640 

Total, Automation modernization ..................................... 451,440 476,609 476,609 
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BORDER SECURITY FENCING, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $1,187,565,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 1,000,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,000,000,000 

1 Includes $1,159,200,000 emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 

109–295. 

The Border Security, Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology account funds the capital procurement and total operations and 

maintenance costs associated with fencing, infrastructure, sensors, 

surveillance, and other technology. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee strongly supports the Strategic Border Initiative 

[SBI] and the approach of securing the border via a web of fencing, 

tactical infrastructure, sensor, and optical technology, in addition 

to more Border Patrol agents and increased enforcement of our immigration laws. By fully funding the President’s request for fiscal 

year 2008, when combined with the $1,187,565,000 appropriated to 

this account for fiscal year 2007 in Public Law 109–295, the Committee will have provided over $2,187,000,000 for this activity. Additionally, the Committee provides the Secretary with the flexibility requested to determine the best mix and location of these 

border security activities along all of the Nation’s borders—Northern, Southwest, and maritime. 

However, the Committee is also concerned that this is an extremely high risk program. The Department’s track record on 

major development programs is spotty at best. For instance, the 

failures in the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Systems Program have raised many red flags and require the Congress to approach similarly large programs with an extra degree of caution. It 

is imperative that a Government program of this magnitude be 

managed and overseen by qualified Federal Government employees, not contractors out to make a buck off the American taxpayer. 

The Secretary’s testimony before the Senate Homeland Security 

Subcommittee on March 8, 2007, gives cause for concern. The Secretary said, ‘‘Ironically, sometimes you almost find yourself . . . in 

the position of having to hire contractors to write contracts for 

other contractors.’’ As of May 1, 2007, this program was being managed by 110 Federal Government employees and 119 contract employees. The Committee supports this program but will be closely 

watching to ensure that SBInet meets performance objectives, is 

delivered on time, and on budget. 

EXPENDITURE PLAN

The Committee includes bill language making $500,000,000 

available for technology modernization upon approval of a comprehensive expenditure plan. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 
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BORDER SECURITY FENCING, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendation 

Border security, fencing, infrastructure, and technology 

[BSFIT] ....................................................................................... 1,187,565 ............................ ............................

Development and deployment ........................................................ ............................ 936,000 863,000 

Operations and maintenance ........................................................ ............................ ............................ 73,000 

Program management ................................................................... ............................ 64,000 64,000 

Total, BSFIT ...................................................................... 1,187,565 1,000,000 1,000,000 

AIR AND MARINE INTERDICTION, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND

PROCUREMENT

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $602,187,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 477,287,000 

Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................... 488,947,000 

1 Includes $232,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $75,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110– 

28. 2 Reflects permanent realignment of base resources pursuant to a reprogramming approved by 

the Senate on April 24, 2007. 

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] Air and Marine 

Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement [AMO] account funds the capital procurement and total operations and 

maintenance costs of the CBP air and marine program and provides support to other Federal, State, and local agencies. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $488,947,000, to remain available 

until expended, for air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement. Included in this amount is $80,800,000 

for recurring maintenance, as proposed in the budget. 

NATIONAL SUPPORT OF ASSETS

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$36,700,000, as requested in the budget, for the National Support 

of Assets maintenance contract to ensure that CBP aircraft meet 

Federal aviation regulations and Department of Defense standards 

while maintaining a readiness rate of 80 percent or higher. 

NORTHERN BORDER AIR WING

The Committee notes that $75,000,000 was included in the U.S. 

Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28) for air 

and marine activities, including establishment of the fifth northern 

border air wing in Michigan. The Committee is pleased to note that 

with the completion of this air wing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will have finally provided a series of ‘‘eyes in the sky’’ 

stretching from Maine to Washington State, giving the United 

States a higher level of situational awareness of activities along, 

and crossings of, its 4,000 mile long border with Canada. Now that 

these air wings have been established, it is imperative that they be 

given the resources and personnel for 24/7 operation. The Com-
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mittee expects the President’s fiscal year 2009 budget will include 

funding to expand the hours of operation at these air wings. 

P–3 SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$47,000,000, as requested in the budget, for the ongoing service life 

extension program of the P–3 surveillance fleet. 

MARINE FACILITIES AND ASSET ACQUISITION

The Committee is pleased that a major effort has been undertaken to close known gaps in U.S. border air surveillance capabilities, especially along our Northern border. However, similar gaps 

in coverage remain in the marine and coastal environment; again 

especially along the Northern border. To address these gaps, included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an increase of $12,540,000 above the level requested in the budget to 

provide the facilities and equipment for 11 additional Marine Enforcement Units. Funding for initial staffing at these sites is provided in the ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ appropriation. The Committee 

directs the submission of an expenditure plan prior to the obligation of these funds. 

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an increase of $4,120,000 from the amount requested in the budget for 

operations and maintenance support, including spares and component repairs, antenna and satellite time, software, and engineers, 

for the six unmanned aerial systems, which are either in stock or 

expected to be delivered shortly. These funds will ensure that these 

systems will operate at the highest anticipated levels. 

SUPPORT TO INVESTIGATIONS

The Committee is concerned that the reorganization of the legacy 

Customs Service and Border Patrol air missions into CBP Air, with 

the attendant strategic and tactical control of air assets, may have 

the unintended result of a decrease in support to investigations 

conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE]. 

The Committee requests a briefing, conducted jointly by CBP and 

ICE, no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this act, 

on how air support to investigations is adjudicated. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 
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AIR AND MARINE INTERDICTION, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND PROCUREMENT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 2

Operations and maintenance ........................................................ 236,454 353,954 365,614 

Procurement ................................................................................... 365,773 123,333 123,333 

Total, Air and Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement .............................................. 602,187 477,287 488,947 

1 Includes $232,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $75,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Reflects permanent realignment of base resources pursuant to a reprogramming approved by the Senate on April 24, 2007. 

CONSTRUCTION

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $232,978,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 249,663,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 274,863,000 

1 Includes $110,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 

109–295. 

This appropriation provides funding to plan, construct, renovate, 

equip, and maintain buildings and facilities necessary for the administration and enforcement of the laws relating to immigration, 

customs, and alien registration. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $274,863,000 for construction activities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP], to be available 

until expended. 

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NEW BORDER PATROL AGENTS

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$100,000,000, as proposed in the budget, for construction requirements associated with new Border Patrol Agents. 

AIR AND MARINE FACILITIES

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is $30,000,000, as proposed in the budget, for repair and renovation 

of air and marine facilities. 

ADVANCED TRAINING CENTER

The Committee provides $40,200,000 for Phase IV of the Advanced Training Center [ATC] Master Plan which was submitted 

to the Committee on April 4, 2007, by the Department of Homeland 

Security Under Secretary for Management. The ATC, located in 

West Virginia, opened in September 2005. It provides advanced 

training to over 2,000 CBP law enforcement personnel, managers, 

and supervisors per year and will train approximately 5,200 per 

year by the end of 2009 (Requested by: Byrd). 

LACK OF BORDER PATROL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OVERSIGHT

This Committee has been a strong proponent, on a bipartisan 

basis, of ensuring that newly hired Border Patrol agents and CBP 

officers are provided with the tools they need to perform their critical national security duties. This includes ensuring that they re-
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ceive proper training as well as vehicles and equipment. A critical 

component of this comprehensive approach is ensuring that these 

agents and officers also have appropriately-sized facilities, such as 

Border Patrol stations, to accommodate the major increases in hiring. Congress has tried to provide CBP with the resources to get 

ahead of the curve. Between fiscal years 2005 and 2007, the Congress appropriated approximately $450,000,000 above the President’s requests to try and achieve an appropriate balance between 

people, support, and facilities, which included funding an additional 3,500 new Border Patrol agents. 

This Committee has worked hard to provide CBP with the construction resources necessary to match the growth in Border Patrol 

personnel. Unfortunately, CBP did not bring the planning and 

management skills to oversee the construction program to the 

table. A prime example of the lack of planning, and more seriously, 

the lapse in oversight of the leadership of CBP, is that a comprehensive survey of current facilities was not initiated until almost 2 years after the surge in agent hiring began. The belated realization of the disconnect between facilities and staffing planning 

may lead to as much as $125,000,000 in appropriated construction 

funds being diverted to temporary trailers or other short-term 

housing. Further, the timeline for completing all of the needed 

projects may be extended for several years. It is incomprehensible 

to the Committee how CBP allowed this situation to occur. 

The Committee has reduced the Headquarters Management request by $5,000,000, to be taken from programs other than facilities management, to make clear its strong concern about the loss 

of time and planning. Further, the Committee is aware of discussions to move the oversight and responsibility of port-of-entry facility construction from the General Services Administration [GSA] to 

CBP. It is clear that CBP is in no way prepared for such an expansion of its responsibilities in this arena. 

Finally, absent the official submission of a revised budget for this 

account, it is difficult to appropriate any funds for currently unknown construction activities for fiscal year 2008. The Committee 

makes an unspecified reduction of $15,000,000 to the amount requested in the budget and directs the submission of a revised construction account request for fiscal year 2008 no later than July 16, 

2007, to include a project-by-project breakdown. 

The Committee directs the Department to continue to work with 

the GSA on its nationwide strategy to prioritize and address the infrastructure needs at land border ports-of-entry and to comply with 

the requirements of the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (40 U.S.C. 

3301) to seek necessary funding. 

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

SUMMARY

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responsible for 

enforcing immigration and customs laws, detaining and removing 

deportable or inadmissible aliens, and providing security of Federal 

buildings and property. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends total resources of $5,279,393,000, 

including direct appropriations of $4,432,893,000, and estimated 

fee collections of $846,500,000. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT—FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Appropriations: 

Salaries and expenses 1 2 ............................................... 3,877,000 4,162,000 4,401,643 

Automation modernization .............................................. 15,000 .............................. 15,000 

Construction .................................................................... 56,281 6,000 16,250 

Total, Appropriations .................................................. 3,958,281 4,168,000 4,432,893 

Estimated Fee Collections: 

Immigration inspection user fees ................................... 108,000 113,500 113,500 

Student exchange visitor program fees ......................... 54,349 56,200 56,200 

Immigration breached bond/detention fund ................... 90,000 63,800 63,800 

Federal Protective Service 3 ............................................ 516,011 613,000 613,000 

Total, Estimated fee collections ............................ 768,360 846,500 846,500 

Total, Available funding ........................................ 4,726,641 5,014,500 5,279,393 

1 Excludes $6,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Reflects a permanent realignment of $523,000 to USCIS for various parole programs pursuant to section 872. 

3 Fully funded by offsetting collections paid by General Services Administration tenants and credited directly to this appropriation. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $3,887,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 4,162,000,000 

Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................... 4,401,643,000 

1 Excludes $6,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Reflects a permanent realignment of $523,000 to USCIS for various parole programs pursuant to section 872. 

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] Salaries 

and Expenses account provides funds for the enforcement of immigration and customs laws, intelligence, and detention and removals. In addition to directly appropriated resources, funding is derived from the following offsetting collections: 

Immigration Inspection User Fees.—ICE derives funds from user 

fees to support the costs of detention and removals in connection 

with international inspections activities at airports and seaports, 

as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 

1356). 

Student Exchange Visitor Program Fees.—ICE collects fees from 

foreign students, exchange visitors, and schools and universities to 

certify and monitor participating schools, and to conduct compliance audits. 

Immigration Breached Bond/Detention Fund.—ICE derives 

funds from the recovery of breached cash and surety bonds in excess of $8,000,000 as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356); and from a portion of fees charged under 
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section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to support 

the cost of the detention of aliens. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $4,401,643,000, for salaries and expenses of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] for fiscal year 2008. This includes decreases from the fiscal year 2007 

level of $13,770,000; increases from the fiscal year 2007 level of 

$45,371,000 for pay and other inflationary adjustments; and 

$99,199,000 in annualizations, as proposed in the budget. 

The Committee includes bill language placing a $35,000 limit on 

overtime paid to any employee; making up to $7,500,000 available 

for special operations; making up to $1,000,000 available for the 

payment of informants; making up to $11,216,000 available to reimburse other Federal agencies for the costs associated with the 

care, maintenance, and repatriation of smuggled illegal aliens; 

making not less than $102,000 available for promotion of public 

awareness of the child pornography tipline, as requested by the 

President; making not less than $203,000 available for Project 

Alert, as requested by the President; making not less than 

$5,400,000 available to facilitate agreements consistent with section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; limiting the use 

of funds for facilitating agreements consistent with section 287(g) 

of the Immigration and Nationality Act to the same activities funded in fiscal year 2005; and making $15,770,000 available for activities to enforce laws against forced child labor, of which $6,000,000 

shall remain available until expended. 

IMPROVED FISCAL MANAGEMENT

In fiscal year 2001, there were only 19 criminal arrests and 735 

administrative arrests related to worksite enforcement. The fact 

that in fiscal year 2006, ICE initiated 1,201 worksite enforcement 

investigative cases resulting in 716 criminal arrests and 3,667 administrative arrests is but one example that the administration has 

correctly begun to take seriously immigration enforcement actions 

such as worksite enforcement. This level of achievement could not 

have taken place absent congressional initiative and the improved 

fiscal management at ICE. 

The Committee notes that ICE has made significant progress in 

getting its fiscal house in order. The days of hiring freezes and inability to perform certain parts of the ICE mission appear to be 

over. The Committee is pleased to see that ICE is aggressively hiring agents and investigators and expects these robust efforts will 

continue. Much work needs to be done to ensure ICE continues to 

progress in meeting its dual missions of immigration enforcement 

and customs enforcement, but the Committee is pleased with its efforts thus far. 

ICE-WIDE MANAGEMENT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an 

additional $2,500,000 and four positions above the budget request 

for development of a consolidated ICE-wide training program for 

new and mid-career managers. These funds will allow ICE to de-
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sign and implement a mandatory program to familiarize its managers with their responsibilities in finance, procurement, labor-relations, civil rights, and other areas. 

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION—IMPROVED INTEGRITY

OVERSIGHT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$47,778,000, an increase of $7,000,000, 37 positions, and 19 fulltime equivalents, as requested in the budget, for improved integrity 

oversight at the Office of Professional Responsibility to handle the 

increased workload resulting from expansion of U.S. Customs and 

Border Protection and ICE personnel. 

INVESTIGATIONS—BORDER ENFORCEMENT SECURITY TASK FORCES

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$13,473,000, 83 positions, and 42 full-time equivalents [FTEs]. This 

is $2,773,000, 20 positions, and 10 FTEs above the budget request, 

to establish additional task forces at key locations along the border, 

including Tier II locations along the Northern border. These task 

forces will address, in a multi-agency fashion, the threat to communities posed by cross-border crime and violence associated with the 

smuggling of illegal drugs and humans. 

INVESTIGATIONS—ICE MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT

AND EMPLOYERS

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$5,000,000, 29 positions, and 15 full-time equivalents, as requested 

in the budget. ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and 

Employers is a joint Government and private sector initiative to 

achieve compliance with immigration laws by training employers in 

detecting and identifying fraudulent documents, while submitting 

to regular audits of the I–9 employment verification forms. 

INVESTIGATIONS—GANG ENFORCEMENT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$15,200,000 and 98 positions, an increase of $10,200,000 and 63 positions, above the levels requested in the budget. The growth of 

transnational gangs over the past 10 year period has been unprecedented. Since its inception in February 2005, Operation Community Shield has resulted in the arrests of more than 4,200 gang 

members. Half of those arrested have violent criminal histories. 

These funds will expand the number of anti-gang teams to 5 Special Agent in Charge offices facing the highest-threat from gangs. 

INVESTIGATIONS—WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an increase of $15,000,000, 100 positions, and 50 full-time equivalents, 

above the levels requested in the budget to enhance resources devoted to worksite enforcement efforts. The Committee is pleased 

that ICE has begun to aggressively conduct worksite enforcement 

actions and notes that in fiscal year 2006, ICE had 716 criminal 

arrests and 3,667 administrative arrests compared with 25 crimi-
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nal and 485 administrative arrests in fiscal year 2002. These funds 

will be used to hire 65 Special Agents and 35 support positions. 

INVESTIGATIONS—DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD TASK FORCES

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$10,800,000 and 63 positions above the levels requested in the 

budget to fully staff the Document and Benefit Fraud Task Forces 

at 17 Special Agent in Charge offices. Identity and benefit fraud 

present worksite vulnerabilities by which illegal aliens, possibly including terrorists and other persons who pose a risk to public safety, are able to gain entry into the United States and remain here 

under a guise of legitimacy. Fully staffing these task forces will 

greatly enhance investigators tracking fraudulent documents and 

conducting worksite and other investigations. 

STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT, SECTION 287(g)

AGREEMENTS

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$51,460,000, an increase of $25,496,000, as proposed in the budget, 

for training to support implementation of the provisions of section 

287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to delegate authority 

to enforce limited immigration functions to State and local law enforcement officers. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT CENTER

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$26,951,000, an increase of $904,000, 17 positions, and 9 full-time 

equivalents, as proposed in the budget, to assist in responding to 

increased requests for assistance from State and local law enforcement officers. 

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND ACCESS TO SOCIAL SECURITY

INFORMATION

The Committee is pleased that the administration has significantly increased its interior enforcement activities. A number of 

these investigations are the result of concerns about identity theft 

and of people using Social Security numbers and falsely posing as 

a different individual in order to get a job. The Committee believes 

it is crucial that Federal law enforcement have appropriate access 

to Social Security information on a timely basis in order to perform 

legitimate worksite and other immigration enforcement actions and 

encourages the Department to work with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Justice, and other Federal entities 

towards this end. 

SUPPORT TO INVESTIGATIONS

The Committee is concerned that the reorganization of the legacy 

Customs Service and Border Patrol [CBP] air missions into CBP 

Air, with the attendant strategic and tactical control of air assets, 

may have the unintended result of a decrease in support to investigations conducted by ICE. The Committee requests a briefing, 

conducted jointly by CBP and ICE, no later than 90 days after the 
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date of enactment of this act, on how air support to investigations 

is adjudicated. 

TEXTILE TRANSSHIPMENT ENFORCEMENT

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$4,750,000 for textile transshipment enforcement, as authorized by 

section 352 of the Trade Act of 2002. The Trade Act of 2002 authorizes appropriations for the hiring of 72 positions between CBP and 

ICE, including investigators. 

INTERPOL TRAVEL DOCUMENT DATABASE

The Committee notes that the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, maintains the largest law enforcement database of stolen and lost travel documents containing information on 

more than 6.6 million documents such as passports and visas. Access to this database by Homeland Security officials could result in 

major enhancements in preventing terrorists or others from entering the United States. In recent meetings in Washington, DC, between Department officials and representatives from Interpol, discussions centered on placing DHS representatives from either U.S. 

Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs 

Enforcement at a new passport security unit at Interpol headquarters. The Committee supports this activity and requests a 

briefing on actions taken in this regard no later than November 15, 

2007. 

DETENTION AND REMOVALS—CUSTODY MANAGEMENT (BEDS)

The Committee is disappointed that the President’s budget request does not maintain the linkage between requested increases 

for Border Patrol agents with a similar increase in detention beds. 

Over the past 2 years, there has been a bipartisan consensus that 

hiring more Border Patrol agents and increasing interior enforcement activities, such as adding new Fugitive Operations teams and 

sharply increasing worksite enforcement efforts, will inevitably 

lead to the apprehension of significantly more illegal aliens. In September 2006, the administration appropriately ended the policy of 

‘‘catch and release’’ (apprehending illegal aliens but, as a result of 

a lack of detention bed space, releasing them into the community 

with an order to appear at a later date before an immigration judge 

who would order their removal). Yet, the President’s budget only 

requests funds for 950 new beds. The Department must ensure 

that there is sufficient detention bed space to accommodate the increased apprehension efforts expected of the 3,000 new Border Patrol agents requested in the budget, as well as the appropriately 

more aggressive interior enforcement actions taken against those 

who knowingly hire illegal aliens. 

Therefore, the Committee provides an additional $146,451,000, 

for a total of $236,843,596, for 4,000 new detention beds, (of which 

$44,242,423 is associated with the costs of removal of illegal 

aliens). This is an increase of 3,050 beds and 284 positions above 

the request and ensures funding of a total of 31,500 beds and 2,949 

positions. 
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DETENTION AND REMOVALS—TRANSPORTATION AND REMOVAL

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is $282,526,000, an increase of $33,442,000 above the budget request, 

for all ICE-related transportation and removal activities. 

DETENTION AND REMOVALS—RESOURCES FOR POLICY AND PLANNING

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an in- crease of $1,750,000, seven positions, and four full-time equivalents 

above the budget request levels to establish an ‘‘Office of Policy and 

Planning’’ within the Detention and Removals Office [DRO]. The 

DRO Office of Policy and Planning will identify existing policy 

across all DRO programs, assess existing policy for suitability given 

the tremendous growth in detention, ensure adherence to all established detention standards, and be responsible for development or 

modification of new policies as they relate to DRO-wide programs 

and in conjunction with the ICE Office of Investigations and ICE 

policy. 

DETENTION AND REMOVALS—FUGITIVE OPERATIONS

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an in- crease of $8,500,000, 42 positions, and 21 full-time equivalents, 

above the levels requested in the budget. This will increase the 

number of Fugitive Operations teams nationwide from the current 

75 teams to a total of 81 teams. These teams locate and apprehend 

fugitive aliens in the United States. Between fiscal year 2003 and 

December 1, 2006, enforcement activities resulted in the removal 

of 32,106 fugitive aliens. With this increase, these teams are anticipated to apprehend well in excess of 50,000 alien absconders in fiscal year 2008. 

DETENTION AND REMOVALS—CRIMINAL ALIEN PROGRAM

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is $178,829,000 and 991 positions, an increase of $10,500,000 and 146 

positions above the levels requested in the budget and $41,335,000 

and 366 positions above the fiscal year 2007 enacted levels. This 

will allow ICE to field 30 new Criminal Alien Program [CAP] 

teams above the fiscal year 2007 enacted level for a total of 138 

teams. It is estimated that the foreign-born criminal intake at Federal, State, and local detention facilities in fiscal year 2007 is 

630,000. Identifying illegal aliens for removal while they are incarcerated for other crimes ensures that these criminal aliens will not 

be released into society upon completion of their sentence. As ICE 

estimates, each CAP team will identify and have removed 1,800 

aliens annually; these 30 new teams will remove at least 54,000 

aliens. 

DETENTION AND REMOVALS REPORTING

The Committee continues to request ICE to submit a quarterly 

report to the Committee which compares the number of deportation, exclusion, and removal orders sought and obtained by ICE. 

The report should be broken down by district in which the removal 

order was issued; by type of order (deportation, exclusion, removal, 

expedited removal, and others); by agency issuing the order; by the 
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number of cases in each category in which ICE has successfully removed the alien; and by the number of cases in each category in 

which ICE has not removed the alien. The first fiscal year 2008 

quarterly report is to be submitted no later than January 31, 2008. 

DETENTION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS

The Committee is disappointed it has not yet received the report 

on unaccompanied alien minors which, according to Conference Report 109–699, was due to the Committees on Appropriations of the 

Senate and House of Representatives on February 8, 2007. Updating and coordinating policies in regard to unaccompanied alien minors, who are often exploited by alien smugglers, between DHS and 

the Office of Refugee Resettlement should be a key priority for the 

Department. The Committee directs the submission of the report 

immediately. 

SEPARATION OF FAMILIES

The Committee continues to be concerned about separation of 

families detained by the Border Patrol. The Committee received the 

report on the Hutto Family Center in Williamson, Texas as required by Senate Report 109–273. The report provides an excellent 

description of the facility and the steps ICE has taken to ensure 

compliance with national detention standards. However, the report 

lacks updated forecasts of family detention space needs for the next 

2 years, as requested. The Committee directs ICE to provide quarterly briefings to the Committee on family detention space needs 

and additional steps ICE is taking to ensure the highest level of 

compliance with national detention standards, including training of 

ICE detention personnel on adherence to standards. The first quarterly briefing should occur no later than July 31, 2007. 

LOCATION OF ICE OFFICES

In April of 2007, the Department of Homeland Security submitted a report on the cost and need for establishing ICE offices 

in Colorado Springs and Greeley, Colorado, as required by Senate 

Report 109–273. ICE determined that there is a sufficient need to 

locate some operations in both locations. The Committee believes 

that establishing an ICE office in each of these two cities may be 

the most efficient way of ensuring that our immigration laws are 

effectively enforced in the State of Colorado and urges the Department to expedite their ongoing efforts to do so. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT—SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Headquarters Management and Administration: 

Personnel Compensation and Benefits, services and other 

costs ....................................................................................... 140,000 162,137 164,637 

Headquarters Managed IT investment ....................................... 134,013 152,306 152,306 
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U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT—SALARIES AND EXPENSES—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Subtotal, Headquarters Management and Administration .... 274,013 314,443 316,943 

Legal Proceedings ................................................................................ 187,353 207,850 207,850 

Investigations: 

Domestic ..................................................................................... 1,285,229 1,372,328 1,411,101 

International 2 ............................................................................. 104,681 108,074 107,551 

Subtotal, Investigations ......................................................... 1,389,910 1,480,402 1,518,652 

Intelligence ........................................................................................... 51,379 52,146 52,146 

Detention and Removal Operations: 

Custody Operations ..................................................................... 1,381,767 1,459,712 1,606,163 

Fugitive Operations ..................................................................... 183,200 186,145 194,645 

Criminal Alien Program .............................................................. 137,494 168,329 178,829 

Alternatives to Detention ............................................................ 43,600 43,889 43,889 

Transportation and Removal Program ........................................ 238,284 249,084 282,526 

Subtotal, Detention and Removal Operations ........................ 1,984,345 2,107,159 2,306,052 

Total, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement .............. 3,887,000 4,162,000 4,401,643 

1 Excludes $6,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Reflects a transfer of $523,000 to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to section 872 of Public Law 107–296. 

FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $516,011,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 1 ......................................................................... 613,000,000 

Committee recommendation 1 ............................................................... 613,000,000 

1Fully funded by offsetting collections paid by General Services Administration tenants and 

credited directly to this appropriation. 

The Federal Protective Service [FPS] is responsible for the security and protection of Federal property under the control of the 

General Services Administration [GSA]; and for the enforcement of 

laws for the protection of persons and property, the prevention of 

breaches of peace, and enforcement of any rules and regulations 

made and promulgated by the GSA Administrator. The FPS authority can also be extended by agreement to any area with a significant Federal interest. The FPS account provides funds for the 

salaries, benefits, travel, training, and other expenses of the program, offset by collections paid by GSA tenants and credited to the 

account. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $613,000,000 for salaries and expenses of the Federal Protective Service for fiscal year 2008; this 

amount is fully offset by collections of security fees. This is the 

same as proposed in the budget and includes an increase of 

$9,855,000 for pay and other inflationary adjustments. 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The Federal Protective Service [FPS] mission is to guard over 

8,800 Federal buildings and the tens of thousands of Americans 
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who work or have business in these buildings. The explosion of the 

Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995 and the first 

attack on the World Trade Center in 1993 demonstrate how critical 

the need is for a force to protect Federal facilities and respond to 

incidents therein. Since its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security from the General Services Administration [GSA] in 

2003, FPS has been left to slowly twist in the wind, its funding requirements ignored by an agency that until recently was deeply 

mired in its own fiscal problems. Prior to 2003, any FPS funding 

shortfalls were easily made up by GSA’s Federal Buildings Fund. 

However, since that time, this fee-funded security activity has been 

prevented by the Office of Management and Budget [OMB] from 

charging sufficient fees to maintain its critical homeland security 

and law enforcement missions. Rather than raising fees for services 

FPS officers and agents provide, the administration has chosen instead to ‘‘transform’’ FPS and make major reductions in its mission 

and its law enforcement personnel. To meet its artificially low 

budget fee estimate for fiscal year 2008, FPS has been forced to reduce agent staffing through transfer and attrition from 1,196 commanders, police officers, and inspectors to 950. The increased level 

of risk resulting from these reductions is unacceptable. 

The Committee directs the Director of OMB and the Secretary of 

Homeland Security, no later than November 1, 2007, to certify in 

writing that the operations of the Federal Protective Service will be 

fully funded in fiscal year 2008 through revenues and collection of 

security fee colletions. By fully funded, the Committee means that 

the FPS shall be staffed at a level by which it meets its missions 

requirements, including timely law enforcement response to incidents at Federal buildings. Additionally, a similar certification 

shall be provided no later than February 10, 2008, for fiscal year 

2009. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Basic security ................................................................................ 123,310 186,673 186,673 

Building specific security .............................................................. 392,701 426,327 426,327 

Total, Federal Protective Service 1 .................................... 516,011 613,000 613,000 

1 Fully funded by offsetting collections paid by General Services Administration tenants and credited directly to this appropriation. 

AUTOMATION MODERNIZATION

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $15,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 15,000,000 

The Automation Modernization account provides funds for major 

information technology projects for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including the Atlas Program comprised of seven interrelated project areas for the modernization of the information technology infrastructure. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $15,000,000, to remain available 

until expended, for Automation Modernization for fiscal year 2008. 

The Committee is once again frustrated that the administration 

would eliminate the single source of funding for upgrading and replacing the aging information technology platforms in use at ICE. 

It is not possible to expect the frontline investigators, detention officers, and lawyers of ICE to perform their jobs without adequate 

tools. 

EXPENDITURE PLAN

The Committee includes bill language making not less than 

$5,000,000 available for the development of Atlas upon the submission of a comprehensive plan for the program. 

CONSTRUCTION

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $56,281,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 6,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 16,250,000 

1 Includes $30,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 

109–295. 

This appropriation provides funding to plan, construct, renovate, 

equip, and maintain buildings and facilities necessary for the administration and enforcement of the laws relating to immigration, 

detention, and alien registration. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is $16,250,000, to be available until expended, an increase of 

$10,250,000 above the amount requested in the budget. This level 

of resources ensures funding for repairs and alterations and program management. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

CONSTRUCTION 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Krome, Florida, 250-bed secure dorm ................................................. 6,409 .......................... ..........................

Krome, Florida, maintenance ............................................................... 5,000 .......................... ..........................

Port Isabel, Texas, Infrastructure ........................................................ 9,000 .......................... ..........................

Infrastructure improvement project ..................................................... 30,000 .......................... ..........................

Facility repair and alterations ............................................................. 5,872 6,000 16,250 

Total, Construction ................................................................. 56,281 6,000 16,250 

1 Includes $30,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295. 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

The Transportation Security Administration [TSA] is charged 

with ensuring security across U.S. transportation systems, including aviation, railways, highways, pipelines, and waterways, and 

safeguarding the freedom of movement of people and commerce. 
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Separate appropriations are provided for the following activities 

within TSA: aviation security; surface transportation security; 

transportation threat assessment and credentialing; transportation 

security support; and Federal Air Marshals. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a total program level of 

$6,477,578,000 and a net of $3,684,752,000 for the activities of the 

Transportation Security Administration for fiscal year 2008. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION—FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Aviation Security ............................................................................ 1 2 4,739,114 4,953,159 5,039,559 

Aviation Security Capital Fund 3 .................................................... 250,000 ............................ ............................

Surface Transportation Security .................................................... 37,200 41,413 41,413 

Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing (direct appropriations) .............................................................................. 4 37,700 77,490 67,490 

Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing (fee funded) ............................................................................................. 76,101 82,601 82,601 

Transportation Security Support .................................................... 525,283 524,515 524,515 

Federal Air Marshals ...................................................................... 5 714,294 722,000 722,000 

Rescission ...................................................................................... ¥66,712 ............................ ............................

Total, Transportation Security Administrations (gross) ... 6,312,980 6,401,178 6,477,578 

Offsetting fee collections ............................................................... ¥2,420,000 ¥2,710,225 ¥2,710,225 

Aviation security capital fund ....................................................... ¥250,000 ............................ ............................

Fee accounts .................................................................................. ¥76,101 ¥82,601 ¥82,601 

Total, Transportation Security Administration (net) (including transfers) ........................................................ 3,566,879 3,608,352 3,684,752 

1 Includes transfers from the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management ($300,000), the Office of the Under Secretary for Management ($5,000,000), and Secure Flight ($2,000,000) pursuant to Public Law 110–5. 2 Excludes $390,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

3 The Aviation Security Capital Fund provides $250,000,000 in direct funding from fee collections pursuant to section 605 of Public Law 

108–76, the authorization for the Aviation Security Capital Fund expires September 30, 2007. 4 Includes a transfer of $2,000,000 to Aviation Security pursuant to Public Law 110–5. 

5 Excludes $5,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

AVIATION SECURITY

Appropriations, 2007 1 2 ........................................................................ $4,739,114,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 4,953,159,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,039,559,000 

1 Includes transfers from the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management ($300,000), the Office of the Under Secretary for Management ($5,000,000), and Secure Flight ($2,000,000) 

pursuant to Public Law 110–5. 2 Excludes $390,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Transportation Security Administration [TSA] aviation security account provides for Federal aviation security, including 

screening of all passengers and baggage, deployment of on-site law 

enforcement, continuation of a uniform set of background requirements for airport and airline personnel, and deployment of explosives detection technology. 

The aviation security activities include funding for: Federal 

transportation security officers [TSOs] and private contract screeners; air cargo security; procurement, installation, and maintenance 
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of explosives detection systems; checkpoint support; and other aviation regulation and enforcement activities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $5,039,559,000 for aviation security, 

$86,400,000 above the amount requested and $300,445,000 above 

the fiscal year 2007 level. Consistent with the budget request, the 

Committee provides for the consolidation of maintenance funds for 

checkpoint support and explosives detection systems [EDS]/explosives trace detection [ETD] into one program, project and activity 

[PPA] called screening technology maintenance and utilities. The 

Committee believes combining the maintenance of all equipment 

under one PPA provides a more complete picture of all maintenance costs for equipment deployed throughout the Nation’s airports. The Committee also consolidates EDS procurement and installation funding into one PPA. The Committee expects the fiscal 

year 2008 expenditure plan for EDS/ETD activities to include details on procurements, installations, maintenance, and operational 

integration on an airport-by-airport basis. The Committee does not 

consolidate the aviation regulation and enforcement PPA with the 

air cargo PPA, as requested. The Committee believes merging these 

PPA’s would dilute efforts underway to screen all air cargo carried 

on passenger aircraft. 

The Committee continues a statutory requirement concerning 

screening of Federal Government officials. Further, the Committee 

does not continue a statutory requirement capping full-time equivalent Transportation Security Officers [TSOs] at 45,000. As the 

number of air passengers continues to grow, TSA needs flexibility 

to staff TSOs accordingly. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

AVIATION SECURITY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 en- acted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Screening operations ................................................................... 3,768,266 3,992,489 4,074,889 

Aviation direction and enforcement ............................................ 963,548 960,445 964,445 

Aviation Security Capital Fund 2 .................................................. (250,000 ) ............................ ............................

Transfer pursuant to Public Law 110–5 ..................................... 7,300 ............................ ............................

Air Cargo/DCA General Aviation Fees .......................................... .............................. 225 225 

Total, Aviation Security .................................................. 4,739,114 4,953,159 5,039,559 

1 Excludes $390,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 The Aviation Security Capital Fund provides $250,000,000 in direct funding from fee collections pursuant to Section 605 of Public Law 

108–176. The authorization for the Aviation Security Capital Fund expires September 30, 2007. 

AVIATION SECURITY FEES

The Congressional Budget Office, in its analysis of the President’s budget, has reestimated collections from existing aviation security fees to be $2,710,000,000. For the first time in 3 years, the 

administration has not submitted a budget ‘‘gimmick’’ to artificially 

increase the Department’s budget through a legislative proposal to 

raise passenger aviation security fees. The Committee applauds 

this decision and reminds the Department that any future pro-
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posals should be channeled through the appropriate legislative 

committees. 

SCREENING OPERATIONS

The Committee recommends $4,074,889,000 for TSA screening 

operations. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

SCREENING OPERATIONS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Privatized screening airports ......................................................... 148,600 143,385 143,385 

Passenger and baggage screener personnel, compensation and 

benefits ...................................................................................... 2,470,200 2,601,404 2,601,404 

Screener training and other .......................................................... 244,466 200,466 200,466 

Human resource services ............................................................... 207,234 182,234 182,234 

Checkpoint support ........................................................................ 173,366 136,000 136,000 

EDS/ETD systems: 

EDS/ETD purchase and installation ..................................... 2 279,400 440,000 529,400 

EDS/ETD maintenance .......................................................... 222,000 ............................ ............................

Operation integration ............................................................ 23,000 25,000 25,000 

Screening technology maintenance and utilities 3 ............... ............................ 264,000 257,000 

Subtotal, EDS/ETD systems .............................................. 524,400 729,000 811,400 

Total, screening operations .............................................. 3,768,266 3,992,489 4,074,889 

1 Excludes $310,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Excludes $250,000,000 provided pursuant to section 605 of Public Law 108–476. 

3 Consolidates all screening technology maintenance activities, including checkpoint technology maintenance. 

PRIVATIZED SCREENING AIRPORTS

The Committee recommends $143,385,000 for contract screening airports for fiscal year 2008. This amount is $5,215,000 less than 

the fiscal year 2007 level and the same as the level proposed in the 

budget. 

The Committee is aware of minimal interest in the privatized 

screening program, thus far. To date, only two airports beyond the 

five originally mandated have opted for privatized screening. If additional airports ‘‘opt out,’’ the Committee encourages TSA to seek 

a reprogramming of necessary funds pursuant to section 503 of this 

act. 

PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE SCREENER PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS

The Committee recommends $2,601,404,000 for passenger and 

baggage screener personnel, compensation and benefits. This funding supports the Transportation Security Officer [TSO] workforce. 

This amount is $131,204,000 above the fiscal year 2007 level and 

the same as proposed in the budget. 

TRAVEL DOCUMENT CHECKERS

The Committee includes $45,000,000 for the travel document 

checker initiative instead of $60,000,000 as requested. The Com-
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mittee believes sufficient funding is available through the amount 

provided in this bill, as well as projected under-burn of current 

year staffing and prior year carryover balances, to fully staff the 

40 highest risk airports, as requested. The Committee directs TSA 

to explore alternative staffing approaches used at smaller airports, 

which could alleviate some of the costs for the initiative. Further, 

the Committee directs TSA to brief the Committee on the indirect 

costs, such as training and equipment, as well as milestones, expected benefits, and measures that will be used to evaluate the success of this new program. This briefing should also include an update on integration of this program with the US VISIT air exit solution. 

SCREENING AIRPORT EMPLOYEES

Recent airport security breaches have highlighted the ongoing 

need for stricter screening standards for airport employees. The 

Committee provides $15,000,000 to pilot various methods to evaluate screening of airport employees, such as physical inspection, behavioral recognition, biometric access control, and technology deployment including cameras and body imaging. Within 90 days 

after the date of enactment of this act, TSA shall provide a briefing 

on how it will utilize the $15,000,000 to harden and bolster employee screening. The Committee directs TSA to provide a briefing 

on each pilot, 2 months after each pilot is completed, and interim 

briefings on progress and results no later than March 31, 2008. Because the pilots require staffing and technology solutions, these 

funds are eligible for activities funded by this PPA and the checkpoint support PPA. 

The Committee is also aware of legislative proposals to screen 

100 percent of airport employees at the same level of screening as 

passengers. If such legislation is enacted, TSA is permitted to use 

these funds to comply with those requirements. 

WORKER’S COMPENSATION PAYMENTS

The Committee has also included $58,700,000 for worker’s compensation payments, an increase of $3,500,000 from fiscal year 

2007 and the same as requested. The budget justification indicates 

that TSA continues to aggressively reduce the Office of Worker’s 

Compensation Program costs through various strategies. No later 

than 90 days after the enactment of this act, TSA shall provide the 

Committee with a briefing that shows how the strategies detailed 

in the budget justification will mitigate the number of injuries and 

reduce outyear costs, including estimates for each of fiscal years 

2009 through 2013. 

BEHAVIOR DETECTION

Over the past 3 years, TSA has expanded the mission of Transportation Security Officers by deploying Behavior Detection Officers [BDO] at airports nationwide. BDOs are part of a program 

called ‘‘Screening Passengers by Observational Techniques’’ or 

‘‘SPOT’’. The Committee notes that TSA plans to aggressively expand this program to all major airports by the end of fiscal year 

2007. This program is designed to provide added value to a layered 
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security system; however, information contained in TSA’s fiscal 

years 2007 and 2008 budget requests about the SPOT program is 

limited at best. TSA’s strategic information contained in the congressional justification simply states the increased use of BDOs 

will, ‘‘greatly enhance security and deterrence efforts.’’ The Committee therefore directs TSA to submit a report on the SPOT program by February 5, 2008, to include: program goals; performance 

measures; successes to date; key milestones; a deployment schedule; and training requirements for BDOs, including personnel 

trained in Federal privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties standards. 

SCREENER TRAINING AND OTHER

The Committee provides $200,466,000 for screener training and 

other, a decrease of $44,000,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and 

the same level proposed in the budget. The reduction from the fiscal year 2007 level is the result of program efficiencies and the discontinuation of the baggage sticker program. 

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

The Committee provides $182,234,000 for human resource services. This amount is $25,000,000 below the fiscal year 2007 level 

and the same amount proposed in the budget. Funding is provided 

to manage human resources, payroll, personnel policies, programs 

and systems, maintain oversight of all human resources contractual activities, and provide advice and counsel to senior managers 

on personnel issues. 

CHECKPOINT SUPPORT

The Committee recommends $136,000,000 for checkpoint support, $37,366,000 below the fiscal year 2007 level and the same as 

the amount proposed in the budget. Funds are provided to field test 

and deploy passenger screening, carry-on baggage screening, checkpoint reconfiguration, and electronic surveillance of checkpoints. 

Funds for checkpoint equipment maintenance have been consolidated into a new PPA line called screening technology maintenance 

and utilities. Funds provided under the passenger and baggage 

screener personnel, compensation and benefits PPA for airport employee screening pilots are eligible for activities funded by this 

PPA. 

The August 2006 plot to blow up commercial airliners over the 

Atlantic Ocean proved that new technologies are necessary to detect threats such as liquid explosives at airport checkpoints. The 

Committee supports funding for emerging checkpoint technologies, 

but is deeply concerned that TSA has failed to meet a direction in 

the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal year 2007 conference report (Report 109–699) to submit a strategic plan for deployment of checkpoint technologies. TSA has also 

moved slowly to deploy emerging checkpoint technology at airports. 

As of March 31, 2007, over $176,000,000 remains unobligated, over 

75 percent of TSA’s total obligational authority for checkpoint support for fiscal year 2007. The Committee withholds $20,000,000 

from TSA Headquarters Administration until the strategic plan re-
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quired by the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal year 2007 conference report (Report 109–699) is 

submitted to the Committee. 

EXPLOSIVES DETECTION SYSTEMS

The Committee recommends $529,400,000, $89,400,000 above the 

request level for explosives detection system [EDS] and explosives 

trace detection [ETD] procurement and installation. The Committee remains concerned with the administration’s commitment to 

this program. The request for fiscal year 2008 reduced funding for 

procurement and installation by 17 percent. A recent baggage 

screening investment study by the Aviation Security Advisory Committee concluded that, ‘‘without expedited capital investments, the 

life-cycle replacement requirements for initially deployed screening 

systems will impede investments in new optimal systems, slowing 

deployment of additional EDS equipment to additional airports and 

increasing costs.’’ 

Within the funds provided, up to $75,000,000 may be available 

to procure and deploy next generation explosive detection systems. 

Next generation EDS are potentially more efficient than the current generation of screening units and may demonstrate a significant improvement in installation, integration, and life-cycle costs 

when compared to existing systems. The Department should explore multiple technologies in this area. Within the context of the 

TSA Strategic Planning Framework, the Committee further directs 

TSA to give thorough consideration to the needs of medium and 

small airports that do not have certified EDS equipment. 

The Committee directs TSA to submit an expenditure plan no 

later than 60 days after the enactment of this act detailing procurements, installations, maintenance, and operational integration 

on an airport-by-airport basis for fiscal year 2008. 

The Committee notes that funding made available through the 

Aviation Security Capital Fund as authorized by the Vision 100— 

Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108–176) expires September 30, 2007. 

The Committee is aware that while most airports completed installation of in-line EDS screening solutions either within or below 

the funding levels provided for under an existing Letter of Intent 

[LOI], there were also some airports where the current estimated 

final project costs significantly exceed the original project estimates. The Committee encourages TSA to use its existing authority 

to amend any such LOI to reflect the revised estimated costs that 

subsequently were validated as reimbursable prior to the date of 

enactment of this act. 

OPERATION INTEGRATION

The Committee recommends $25,000,000, an increase of 

$2,000,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and the same amount 

proposed in the budget, for operation integration. 

SCREENING TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES

The Committee recommends $257,000,000, an increase of 

$35,000,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level and a decrease of 
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$7,000,000 from the level proposed in the budget, for screening 

technology maintenance and utilities. 

Consistent with the request, the Committee provides for the consolidation of maintenance funds for checkpoint support and explosives detection equipment into one PPA. The Committee believes 

combining the maintenance of all equipment under one PPA provides a more complete picture of all maintenance costs for equipment deployed throughout the Nation’s airports. As of March 31, 2007, over $176,000,000 remained unobligated 

for deployment of emerging passenger screening equipment and related maintenance. Because TSA has been slow to make procurement decisions for checkpoint technology, the Committee recommends $30,000,000 for checkpoint technology maintenance funding, $7,000,000 below the request. 

AVIATION SECURITY DIRECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

The Committee recommends $964,445,000 for aviation direction 

and enforcement, an increase of $4,000,000 from the fiscal year 

2007 level and the request. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

AVIATION SECURITY DIRECTION AND ENFORCEMENT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Aviation regulation and other enforcement ................................... 217,516 223,653 223,653 

Airport management, information technology, and support ......... 666,032 655,933 645,933 

Federal flight deck officer and flight crew training programs .... 25,000 25,091 25,091 

Air cargo security ........................................................................... 55,000 55,768 65,768 

Airport perimeter security .............................................................. ............................ ............................ 4,000 

Total, Aviation Security Direction and Enforcement ........ 963,548 960,445 964,445 

1 Excludes $80,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

AVIATION REGULATION AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT

The Committee recommends $223,653,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for aviation regulation and other enforcement. 

AIRPORT MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND SUPPORT

The Committee recommends $645,933,000, a decrease of 

$10,000,000 from the request. The reduction below the request is 

made due to high unobligated balances available for this program. 

FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICER AND FLIGHT CREW TRAINING

PROGRAMS

The Committee recommends $25,091,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for Federal flight deck officer and flight crew training programs. 

AIR CARGO SECURITY

The Committee recommends $65,768,000, an increase of 

$10,000,000 above the request, for air cargo security activities. 
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The additional funds shall be used to deploy additional canine 

teams to airports with a high volume of air cargo and for equipment, technology, and other methods to screen air cargo. These funds build on the $80,000,000 included in the U.S. Troop 

Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28) to hire no 

fewer than 150 additional air cargo inspectors, 170 additional canine teams, and screening technology to secure air cargo. The Committee fully expects the expenditure plan for those funds to be submitted, as required, no later than August 30, 2007. A portion of the 

emergency supplemental funding was provided to complete air 

cargo vulnerability assessments at all Category X airports. The 

Committee directs TSA, no later than March 1, 2008, to brief the 

Committee on the results of the vulnerability assessments. The 

briefing shall identify vulnerabilities facing domestic air cargo operations, plans and resources necessary to ameliorate them, and a 

timeline for implementation. 

Based on a recent Government Accountability Office [GAO] report (GAO–07–660) on U.S. bound air cargo, several weaknesses 

and gaps exist to secure such cargo entering the country. By February 5, 2008, the Secretary is directed to submit to the Committee 

a detailed action plan for U.S. bound air cargo addressing each of 

the recommendations contained in the 2007 GAO report . The plan 

shall include resources necessary to carry out such actions as well 

as a timeline for implementation. 

The Committee continues a general provision directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) research, develop, and procure 

new technology to inspect and screen air cargo carried on passenger aircraft at the earliest date possible; (2) require existing 

checked baggage explosives detection equipment and screeners be 

utilized to screen air cargo carried on passenger aircraft, to the 

greatest extent practicable, at each airport until such technologies 

are available; and (3) provide quarterly reports on air cargo inspection statistics, by airport and air carrier, including any reasons for 

non-compliance with the second proviso of section 513 of Public 

Law 108–334. 

AIRPORT PERIMETER SECURITY

The recently foiled terrorist plot to detonate fuel storage tanks 

and pipelines at Kennedy International Airport highlights the wide 

range of threats to the aviation sector. While TSA has focused primarily on passenger and baggage screening, security of airport perimeters, such as airfield fencing, access gates, and fuel storage 

tanks, remain vulnerable. In fiscal year 2006, the Committee provided $4,000,000 above the President’s request for airport perimeter security pilots. Today, those funds remain unspent. The Committee expects these pilots to be competitively awarded in fiscal 

year 2007 and provides an additional $4,000,000 for fiscal year 

2008 for further pilot projects. TSA shall also provide a report to 

the Committee by February 5, 2008, on actions taken to implement 

recommendations made in the April 2004 Government Accountability Office report (GAO–04–728), which identified weaknesses in 

airport perimeter security and made several recommendations to 

enhance security in this area. 
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $37,200,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 41,413,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 41,413,000 

Surface transportation security provides funding for personnel 

and operational resources to assess the risk of a terrorist attack on 

non-aviation modes, standards and procedures to address those 

risks, and ensuring compliance with established regulations and 

policies. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $41,413,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for surface transportation security. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Staffing and Operations ................................................................ 24,000 24,485 24,485 

Rail Security Inspectors and Canines ........................................... 13,200 16,928 16,928 

Total, Surface Transportation Security ............................. 37,200 41,413 41,413 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRUCK TRACKING AND TRAINING

The Committee remains supportive of the hazardous materials 

truck tracking and training program. No additional funding is recommended for the program due to the availability of unobligated 

balances to continue these activities in fiscal year 2008. 

RAIL SECURITY

The Committee recommends $16,928,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for the safety and security of the Nation’s railways. The increase of $3,728,000 from the fiscal year 2007 level will support 

100 rail inspectors and full operation of 82 canine teams, an increase of 45 teams from the fiscal year 2007 level. These inspectors 

are to conduct on-site inspections of transit and passenger rail systems to ensure compliance with minimum standards security directives and to identify coverage gaps. The Committee expects TSA 

Federal compliance inspectors to leverage existing TSA, Federal 

Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration resources. The Committee provides additional funding for rail security in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s State and 

Local Programs and Science and Technology appropriations. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

The Committee is cognizant of the disparity of resources between 

surface transportation security and aviation security. The Committee encourages TSA to utilize technologies, which would have 

the effect of force multipliers when considering the movement of 

goods and commerce on our rail and inland navigation systems. 
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TRANSPORTATION THREAT ASSESSMENT AND CREDENTIALING

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $37,700,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 77,490,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 67,490,000 

1 Includes a $2,000,000 transfer to Aviation Security pursuant to Public Law 110–5. 

Transportation threat assessment and credentialing includes several TSA credentialing programs: Secure Flight, Crew Vetting, 

Screening Administration and Operations, Registered Traveler, 

Transportation Worker Identification Credential, Hazardous Materials Commercial Drivers License Endorsement Program, and Alien 

Flight School. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a direct appropriation of 

$67,490,000, a reduction of $10,000,000 from the request. In addition, an estimated $82,601,000 in fee collections are available for 

these activities, as proposed in the budget. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

TRANSPORTATION THREAT ASSESSMENT AND CREDENTIALING 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Appropriations: 

Secure Flight 1 ....................................................................... 13,000 53,000 28,000 

Crew vetting .......................................................................... 14,700 14,990 14,990 

Screening administration and operations ............................ 10,000 9,500 9,500 

Transportation worker identification credential (direct appropriation) ....................................................................... ............................ ............................ 15,000 

Total Appropriations, Threat Assessment and 

Credentialing ........................................................... 37,700 77,490 67,490 

Fee accounts: 

Registered Traveler Program fees ........................................ 35,101 35,101 35,101 

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Fees .......... 20,000 26,500 26,500 

HAZMAT fees ......................................................................... 19,000 19,000 19,000 

Alien Flight School fees 2 ...................................................... 2,000 2,000 2,000 

Total Fees, Threat Assessment and Credentialing .......... 76,101 82,601 82,601 

1 Includes a $2,000,000 transfer to Aviation Security purusant to Public Law 110–5. 

2 Fees transferred from the Department of Justice to the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to section 612 of Public Law 108–176. 

The Committee recommends $28,000,000 for secure flight, 

$15,000,000 above the fiscal year 2007 level and $25,000,000 below 

the request. Consistent with recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, the Committee supports the development of an effective 

screening program that prevents known terrorists from boarding 

airplanes, but does not invade the privacy rights of U.S. citizens. 

Unfortunately, after more than 18 months ‘‘rebaselining’’ secure 

flight, TSA has been unable to fully articulate the goals, objectives, 

and requirements for the program. The Committee notes that 

lifecycle cost information has been limited and spend plan estimates for the fiscal year 2008 request have varied widely. The Government Accountability Office [GAO] has previously reported, on 

multiple occasions, that the Secure Flight program had not final-
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ized its goals, objectives, and requirements or met key milestones. 

Therefore, the Committee does not provide the level requested in 

the budget. The Committee includes a general provision granting 

TSA transfer authority of up to $25,000,000 if it demonstrates significant improvement in the development of secure flight, including 

a review by GAO, consistent with its ongoing assessment of the 

program. 

CREW VETTING

The Committee recommends $14,990,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for continued evaluation and analysis of airline crew lists 

against watch lists and lost/stolen passport lists. 

SCREENING ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS

The Committee recommends $9,500,000, a decrease of $500,000 

from the fiscal year 2007 level, and the same as the level proposed 

in the budget for screening administration and operations. 

REGISTERED TRAVELER

The Committee assumes $35,101,000, as proposed in the budget, 

in fee collections to fully integrate the international and domestic 

registered traveler program. 

TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL

The Committee assumes $26,500,000, as proposed in the budget, 

in fee collections for the transportation worker identification credential [TWIC]. The Committee includes a direct appropriation of 

$15,000,000 for the TWIC program for card reader pilots. 

The Committee is disappointed with TSA’s inability to meet statutory timelines for the deployment of TWIC. Over $99,000,000 has 

been appropriated for this program since fiscal year 2003. Yet, 

today, TSA still does not have a deployment plan, and schedules 

continue to slip. TSA missed the March 26, 2007, target date to 

start program enrollments at the first port, and it now appears 

TSA will miss a mandated July 1, 2007, deadline to implement 

TWIC at the top 10 priority ports. This delay puts in jeopardy the 

goal of implementing TWIC at the top 40 ports by January 1, 2008, 

and all other ports by January 1, 2009. 

The Committee is also disappointed that the TSA request includes no funds to implement the deployment of transportation security card readers at five ports (to be determined by TSA), as 

mandated by section 104(k) of the Security and Accountability For 

Every Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347). Therefore, the Committee provides $15,000,000 to carry out that mandate. The Committee directs TSA to submit the schedule for deployment of the pilots, consistent with section 104(k) of Public Law 109–347, to the 

Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Commerce, 

Science, and Transportation no later than 60 days after the date 

of enactment of this act. 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DRIVER LICENSE ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

The Committee assumes $19,000,000, as proposed in the budget, 

in fee collections to conduct name and criminal background checks 
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on an estimated 3.5 million hazardous materials commercial drivers. 

ALIEN FLIGHT SCHOOL BACKGROUND CHECKS

The Committee assumes $2,000,000, as proposed in the budget, 

in fee collections to conduct background checks on aliens and other 

individuals determined by the Secretary who present risk to aviation and national security. 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SUPPORT

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $525,283,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 524,515,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 524,515,000 

The transportation security support account supports the operational needs of TSA’s extensive airport/field personnel and infrastructure. Transportation security support includes headquarters’ 

personnel, pay, benefits and support; intelligence; mission support 

centers; and training and information technology support for headquarters. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $524,515,000 for 

transportation security support activities for fiscal year 2008. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SUPPORT—FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Intelligence ........................................................................................... 21,000 21,000 21,000 

Administration headquarters support and training ............................ 294,191 294,191 294,191 

Information technology ........................................................................ 210,092 209,324 209,324 

Total, Transportation Security Support .................................. 525,283 524,515 524,515 

INTELLIGENCE

The Committee recommends $21,000,000, as proposed in the 

budget, to continue liaison work between intelligence and law enforcement communities. 

ADMINISTRATION

The Committee recommends $294,191,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for TSA administration. The Committee has included bill 

language withholding the obligation of $20,000,000 of this amount 

until the checkpoint support strategic plan required in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal year 

2007 conference report (Report 109–699) is submitted to the Committees on Appropriations. 
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Committee recommends $209,324,000, as proposed in the 

budget, to support information technology. 

FEDERAL AIR MARSHALS

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $714,294,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 722,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 722,000,000 

1 Excludes $5,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Federal Air Marshals [FAMs] protect the air transportation 

system against terrorist threats, sabotage, and other acts of violence. The FAMs account provides funds for the salaries, benefits, 

travel, training, and other expenses of the program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $644,173,000, as proposed in the budget, for management and administration; and $77,827,000 for 

travel and training of the Federal Air Marshals for fiscal year 

2008. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

FEDERAL AIR MARSHALS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Management and administration .................................................. 628,494 644,173 644,173 

Travel and training ........................................................................ 85,800 77,827 77,827 

Total, Federal Air Marshals .............................................. 714,294 722,000 722,000 

1 Excludes $5,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

SUMMARY

The United States Coast Guard’s primary responsibilities are the 

enforcement of all applicable Federal laws on the high seas and 

waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; promotion 

of safety of life and property at sea; assistance to navigation; protection of the marine environment; and maintenance of a state of 

readiness to function as a specialized service in the Navy in time 

of war, as authorized by sections 1 and 2 of title 14, United States 

Code. 

The Commandant of the Coast Guard reports directly to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a total program level of $8,559,202,000 for the activities of the Coast Guard for fiscal year 

2008. In stark contrast to the President’s ‘‘current services’’ budget 

for the Coast Guard, the Committee recommendation includes a 

significant increase above the request to address known 

vulnerabilities and shortfalls. Funding is recommended for addi-
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tional port security inspectors, port security vulnerability assessments, long-range vessel tracking capabilities, and interagency 

operational centers for port security. These increases are consistent 

with the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 

(Public Law 109–347) and the Maritime Transportation Security 

Act (Public Law 107–295). Further, the Committee recommendation includes an increase above the request for security of certain 

dangerous cargoes. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD—FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Operating Expenses ....................................................................... 1 2 5,477,657 5,894,295 5,930,545 

Environmental Compliance and Restoration ................................. 10,880 12,079 12,079 

Reserve Training ............................................................................ 122,448 126,883 126,883 

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements ............................... 3 4 1,306,145 5 949,281 6 991,281 

Alteration of Bridges ...................................................................... 16,000 ............................ 16,000 

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation ............................... 17,000 17,583 25,583 

Health Care Fund (Permanent Indefinite Appropriations) ............. 278,704 272,111 272,111 

Retired Pay (mandatory) ................................................................ 7 1,063,323 1,184,720 1,184,720 

Total, United States Coast Guard .................................... 8,292,157 8,456,952 8,559,202 

1 Excludes $90,000,000 in emergency appropriations transferred to the Coast Guard pursuant to Public Law 109–289 and a rescission of $25,595,532 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Excludes $505,000 credited to the operating expenses appropriation pursuant to Public Law 106–355 for funds received from the sale of 

lighthouses. 3 Includes $175,800,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $30,000,000 in appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 4 Includes rescissions of $102,793,508 from amounts made available in Public Law 109–90. 

5 Includes a rescission of $48,787,000 from amounts made available in Public Law 109–90. 

6 Includes rescissions of $56,787,000 from amounts made available in Public Laws 109–90 and 109–295. 

7 Excludes $30,000,000 in mandatory appropriation pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Coast Guard will pay an estimated $272,111,000 in fiscal 

year 2008 to the Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund for 

the costs of military, Medicare-eligible health benefits earned by its 

uniformed service members. The contribution is funded by permanent, indefinite discretionary authority pursuant to the Ronald W. 

Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 

(Public Law 108–375). 

OPERATING EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 123 ....................................................................... $5,477,657,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 5,894,295,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,930,545,000 

1 Excludes $90,000,000 in emergency appropriations transferred to the Coast Guard pursuant 

to Public Law 109–289 and a rescission of $25,595,532 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Excludes $505,000 credited to the operating expenses appropriation pursuant to Public Law 

106–355 for funds received from the sale of lighthouses. 3 Excludes $30,000,000 appropriated to address the patrol boat operational gap pursuant to 

Public Law 110–28. 

The Operating Expenses appropriation provides funds for the operation and maintenance of multipurpose vessels, aircraft, and 

shore units strategically located along the coasts and inland waterways of the United States and in selected areas overseas. The program activities of this appropriation fall into the following categories: 
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Search and Rescue.—As one of its earliest and most traditional 

missions, the Coast Guard maintains a nationwide system of boats, 

aircraft, cutters, and rescue coordination centers on 24-hour alert. 

Aids to Navigation.—To help mariners determine their location 

and avoid accidents, the Coast Guard maintains a network of 

manned and unmanned aids to navigation along the Nation’s 

coasts and on its inland waterways. In addition, the Coast Guard 

operates radio stations in the United States and abroad to serve 

the needs of the armed services and marine and air commerce. 

Marine Safety.—The Coast Guard ensures compliance with Federal statutes and regulations designed to improve safety in the 

merchant marine industry and operates a recreational boating safety program. 

Marine Environmental Protection.—The primary objectives of the 

marine environmental protection program are to minimize the dangers of marine pollution and to assure the safety of ports and waterways. 

Enforcement of Laws and Treaties.—The Coast Guard is the principal maritime enforcement agency with regard to Federal laws on 

the navigable waters of the United States and the high seas, including fisheries, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and hijacking of vessels. 

Ice Operations.—In the Arctic and Antarctic, Coast Guard icebreakers escort supply ships, support research activities and Department of Defense operations, survey uncharted waters, and collect scientific data. The Coast Guard also assists commercial vessels through ice-covered waters. 

Defense Readiness.—During peacetime, the Coast Guard maintains an effective state of military preparedness to operate as a 

service in the Navy in time of war or national emergency at the 

direction of the President. As such, the Coast Guard has primary 

responsibility for the security of ports, waterways, and navigable 

waters up to 200 miles offshore. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $5,930,545,000 for Coast Guard Operating Expenses, including $24,500,000 from the Oil Spill Liability 

Trust Fund and $340,000,000 for Coast Guard defense-related activities. The Committee recommends $10,000 for official reception 

and representation expenses. 

The recommended amount is $36,250,000 above the request and 

$452,888,000 above the fiscal year 2007 enacted level. The Committee denies the request to transfer a portion of the Bridge Administration program to the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. The Committee lacks jurisdiction to enact 

such a proposal. Therefore, an additional $2,650,000 is recommended above the request to maintain this function within the 

Coast Guard. 

The Committee recommendation includes $12,000,000, as proposed in the budget, for the National Maritime Center consolidation. 

The Committee encourages the Coast Guard to use up to 

$3,600,000, subject to the approval of a prospectus, to begin planning and design of an expansion to the Coast Guard’s Operations 
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Systems Center [OSC]. The OSC develops, fields, maintains, operates, and provides user support for Coast Guard enterprise information systems. The OSC continues to experience steady growth in 

both the number of systems being developed and the number of 

people required to support those systems. Currently, 500 government and contractor personnel work at the OSC. The existing main 

facility space has been at capacity for 3 years and it will not accommodate expected growth. The Coast Guard is in the process of putting employees in temporary trailers. Additional space on the existing facility will allow all employees to be located at the main campus and allow for anticipated growth. It is anticipated that the 

Coast Guard will work with the General Services Administration 

on this expansion. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

OPERATING EXPENSES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 123

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 2

Military pay and related costs: 

Military pay and allowances ................................................. 2,342,434 2,496,230 2,496,230 

Military health care .............................................................. 337,324 348,960 348,960 

Permanent change of stations ............................................. 108,518 113,432 113,432 

Subtotal, Military pay and related costs ......................... 2,788,276 2,958,622 2,958,622 

Civilian pay and benefits .............................................................. 569,434 630,669 633,319 

Training and recruiting: 

Training and education ........................................................ 83,556 85,593 85,593 

Recruiting .............................................................................. 97,320 100,955 100,955 

Subtotal, Training and recruiting .................................... 180,876 186,548 186,548 

Operating funds and unit level maintenance: 

Atlantic area command ........................................................ 188,982 199,242 199,242 

Pacific area command .......................................................... 196,449 215,925 215,925 

1st district ............................................................................ 50,388 58,573 58,573 

7th district ............................................................................ 63,771 77,138 77,138 

8th district ............................................................................ 39,985 46,129 46,129 

9th district ............................................................................ 28,756 32,084 32,084 

13th district .......................................................................... 20,569 23,230 23,230 

14th district .......................................................................... 15,754 19,401 19,401 

17th district .......................................................................... 25,604 31,734 31,734 

Headquarters offices ............................................................. 255,253 271,914 271,914 

Headquarters managed units ............................................... 125,104 131,153 131,153 

Other activities ..................................................................... 759 31,676 31,676 

Subtotal, Operating funds and unit level maintenance .. 1,011,374 1,138,199 1,138,199 

Centrally-managed accounts ......................................................... 201,968 226,215 229,815 

Intermediate and depot level maintenance: 

Aircraft maintenance ............................................................ 265,979 295,950 295,950 

Electronic maintenance ........................................................ 111,736 118,968 118,968 

Ocean engineering and shore facility maintenance ............ 176,394 171,317 171,317 

Vessel maintenance .............................................................. 156,620 167,807 167,807 

Subtotal, Intermediate and depot level maintenance ..... 710,729 754,042 754,042 
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OPERATING EXPENSES—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 123

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 2

Port Security Enhancements .......................................................... 15,000 ............................ 30,000 

Total, Operating expenses ................................................ 5,477,657 5,894,295 5,930,545 

1 Excludes $90,000,000 in emergency appropriations transferred to the Coast Guard pursuant to Public Law 109–289 and a rescission of $25,595,532 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Excludes $505,000 credited to the operating expenses appropriation pursuant to Public Law 106–355 for funds received from the sale of 

lighthouses. 3 Excludes $30,000,000 appropriated to address the patrol boat operational gap pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

PORT SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS

The Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for port security enhancements. Building on funds included in the fiscal year 

2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (Public Law 109–295) 

and consistent with the Security and Accountability For Every Port 

Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347) and the Maritime Transportation 

Security Act of 2002 [MTSA] (Public Law 107–295), this funding 

may be used to: double the frequency of spot checks at the 3,200 

MTSA regulated facilities; conduct vulnerability assessments at 

high risk ports; conduct vulnerability studies; and develop a longrange automated vessel tracking system. Within 90 days after the 

date of enactment of this act, the Coast Guard shall provide an expenditure plan to the Committee for these funds. 

SECURITY OF DANGEROUS CARGOES

A key finding in a recent Government Accountability Office report revealed that the Coast Guard lacks necessary resources to 

meet requirements for protecting vessels and waterside facilities 

that contain hazardous substances. The report revealed that resource limitations include a shortage of boats and qualified personnel to carry out security requirements. The Coast Guard has 

warned that ‘‘water-borne improvised explosive devices could be 

used in a Cole- or Limburg-like attack against cruise ships, petroleum or chemical tankers, busy public waterfront areas, or maritime critical infrastructure.’’ Yet, the Coast Guard’s request does 

not include additional resources to increase its presence and response posture. Therefore, the Committee recommends an additional $15,000,000 to enhance the Coast Guard’s ability to enforce 

security zones, protect critical infrastructure, and provide high interest vessel escorts and boardings, especially considering the 

growing demand for Liquefied Natural Gas carriers and ports. 

Funding may be used to purchase small boats and associated crew, 

hire marine inspectors, and conduct required training in support of 

the Coast Guard’s multi-mission responsibilities. The Coast Guard 

should consider the risk posed by all ‘‘Certain Dangerous Cargoes’’ 

when deciding how best to distribute this funding to ports. Within 

90 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Coast Guard 

shall provide an expenditure plan to the Committee for these 

funds. 
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ACQUISITION PERSONNEL

Consistent with the budget request and the need for both increased oversight and increased ability to manage multiple major 

acquisition projects, the Committee includes budget authority for 

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements [AC&I] personnel 

compensation, benefits and related support within the ‘‘Operating 

Expenses’’ [OE] appropriation to address acquisition personnel 

shortfalls and ensure good stewardship of major systems acquisition, such as the Integrated Deepwater Systems Program. By 

transferring AC&I funding to the OE appropriation, personnel can 

be surged to and from AC&I projects where needed and provide the 

flexibility to match competencies to core requirements. The Committee is also aware of an effort by the Coast Guard to conduct an 

independent workforce assessment of current competencies and 

staffing levels, including the need for future staffing requirements. 

The Coast Guard is directed to brief the Committee on the results 

of this assessment no later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this act. 

LONG RANGE AIDS TO NAVIGATION-C

The Committee denies the request to terminate operations at 

Long Range Aids to Navigation loran-C stations nationwide and directs the Secretary to refrain from taking any steps to reduce operations at such stations. The Committee understands that a group 

composed of officials from the Departments of Homeland Security 

and Transportation, and other Federal agencies met earlier this 

year and unanimously agreed that the United States should maintain the loran system. Therefore, the Committee assumes the continuation of funding for the loran-C program until the requirements detailed in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying the fiscal year 2007 conference report (Report 109– 

699) have been met. 

COMMAND STRUCTURE REALIGNMENT

The Committee includes a base funding re-allocation to reflect 

the realignment of the Coast Guard’s deployable, specialized units 

and teams under a single unified command. Under this unified 

command, deployable units, such as maritime safety and security 

teams, port security units, tactical law enforcement teams, national 

strike force teams, and the maritime security response team, will 

be better coordinated to fulfill existing maritime safety and security missions. The Committee notes that this reorganization is just 

1 of 10 major realignment and transformation orders (i.e., Commandant Intent Action Orders) planned by the Coast Guard. No 

later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit a report to the Committee describing and assessing each of the 10 orders. The report 

shall include, for each order: (1) details on the problem that the 

Coast Guard is attempting to remedy; (2) the projected impact on 

mission performance, including sector and field unit levels; (3) the 

impact on Coast Guard personnel; (4) an assessment of the cost of 

implementation, including the adequacy of resources currently 

available and the fiscal years when additional resources will be 
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needed; (5) an assessment of the Coast Guard’s timeline for implementation; (6) legislative authority, if any, needed to implement 

each order; and (7) the potential impacts if some, but not all, of the 

10 realignment action orders are implemented. No later than 120 

days after the Coast Guard submits this report, the Government 

Accountability Office [GAO] shall submit a report to the Committee 

which assesses the Coast Guard’s report. GAO shall review the 

data and analysis supporting the Coast Guard report and, where 

appropriate, the status of implementation. 

POLAR ICEBREAKERS

The Committee expects all costs to operate the polar icebreakers 

for National Science Foundation [NSF] research, including unanticipated maintenance, will be reimbursed by NSF. 

COAST GUARD YARD

The Committee recognizes the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay, 

Maryland, is a critical component of the Coast Guard’s core logistics capability which directly supports fleet readiness. The Committee further recognizes the Yard has been a vital part of the 

Coast Guard’s readiness and infrastructure for more than 100 

years and believes that sufficient industrial work should be assigned to the Yard to maintain this capability. 

QUARTERLY ACQUISITION AND MISSION EMPHASIS REPORTS

The Commandant is directed to continue to submit the quarterly 

acquisition and mission emphasis reports to the Committee consistent with the deadlines articulated under section 360 of division 

I of Public Law 108–7. 

BASE CLOSURES

No later than March 1, 2008, the Coast Guard shall brief the 

Committee on progress to address base realignment and closure 

impacts on Coast Guard facilities. The briefing shall include an 

analysis of operational and financial impacts on the Coast Guard 

and a timeline for required changes. 

U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY PIER FOR USCGC EAGLE

The Coast Guard shall submit a report no later than February 

5, 2008, to the Committee on the current condition and the future 

intentions with respect to repair/replacement of the pier used to 

winter-berth the USCGC Eagle at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. 

The report shall address: (1) the current condition of the pier with 

respect to the weight bearing capacity, hotel services, and height 

with respect to the 100 year flood level; (2) available reasonable options for repair or replacement of the pier, along with necessary improvements to U.S. Coast Guard Academy facilities to accommodate the repair or replacement; and (3) the Coast Guard’s intended 

timeline to conduct the necessary improvements to provide USCGC 

Eagle a safe and operationally adequate berthing facility. 
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS

The Committee encourages the Coast Guard to deploy a webbased management system that will provide powerful tools to the 

Coast Guard for managing and minimizing occupational safety 

risks to personnel and risks to readiness. The Committee notes 

funds for this purpose were authorized by section 104 of Public 

Law 109–241 for fiscal years 2006 and 2007; however, the Coast 

Guard did not request funding for the program. 

MARINE VESSEL AND COLD WATER SAFETY EDUCATION

The Committee encourages the Coast Guard to continue existing 

cooperative agreements and partnerships with organizations that 

provide marine vessel safety training and cold water immersion 

education and outreach programs for fishermen and children. 

TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

The Committee is concerned about the Coast Guard’s capacity to 

respond to the U.S. Flag Territories and the Freely Associated 

States in the Pacific Ocean because of their remote and isolated locations. Therefore, the Commandant shall report to the Committee, 

no later than February 5, 2008, on the Coast Guard’s current Maritime Domain Awareness capacity for the remote and western Pacific Ocean, including an assessment of additional remote sensing 

technology necessary to enhance this capacity. 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $10,880,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 12,079,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 12,079,000 

The Environmental Compliance and Restoration account provides 

funds to address environmental problems at former and current 

Coast Guard units as required by applicable Federal, State, and 

local environmental laws and regulations. Planned expenditures for 

these funds include major upgrades to petroleum and regulatedsubstance storage tanks, restoration of contaminated ground water 

and soils, remediation efforts at hazardous substance disposal sites, 

and initial site surveys and actions necessary to bring Coast Guard 

shore facilities and vessels into compliance with environmental 

laws and regulations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $12,079,000 for environmental compliance and restoration as proposed in the budget. 

RESERVE TRAINING

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $122,448,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 126,883,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 126,883,000 

The Reserve Training program provides trained units and qualified persons for active duty in the Coast Guard in time of war or 

national emergency, or at such other times as national security requires. Coast Guard reservists must also train for mobilization as-
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signments unique to the Coast Guard in time of war, such as port 

security operations associated with the Coast Guard’s Maritime Defense Zone mission, including deployable port security units. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $126,883,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for Reserve Training. 

ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS

Appropriations, 2007 1 2 ......................................................................... $1,306,145,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 3 ......................................................................... 949,281,000 

Committee recommendation 4 ............................................................... 991,281,000 

1 Includes $175,800,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 

109–295 and excludes $30,000,000 in appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Includes rescissions of $102,793,508 from amounts made available in Public Law 109–90. 

3 Includes a rescission of $48,787,000 from amounts made available in Public Law 109–90. 

4 Includes a rescission of $48,787,000 from amounts made available in Public Law 109–90 and 

$8,000,000 from amounts made available in Public Law 109–295. 

Funding in this account supports Coast Guard plans for fleet expansion and improvement. This funding provides for the acquisition, construction, and improvement of vessels, aircraft, information management resources, shore facilities, and aids to navigation 

required to execute the Coast Guard’s missions and achieve its performance goals. 

Vessels.—The Coast Guard continues to acquire multi-mission 

platforms that use advanced technology to reduce life-cycle operating costs. 

Integrated Deepwater Systems (Deepwater).—The Deepwater capability replacement project is a multi-year, performance-based acquisition that will replace or modernize the major Coast Guard cutters, offshore patrol boats, fixed wing aircraft, multi-missioned helicopters and the communications equipment, sensors, and logistics 

systems required to maintain and operate them. 

Other Equipment.—The Coast Guard invests in numerous management information and decision support systems that will result 

in increased efficiencies, including Rescue 21, formerly the National Distress and Response System Modernization Project and 

the Automated Identification System. 

Shore Facilities.—The Coast Guard invests in modern structures 

that are more energy-efficient, comply with regulatory codes, minimize follow-on maintenance requirements, and replace existing dilapidated structures. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $991,281,000 for acquisitions, construction, and improvements, including $20,000,000 from the Oil 

Spill Liability Trust Fund. As requested in the budget, the Committee recommendation appropriates $80,500,000 for personnel and 

related support to the ‘‘Operating Expenses’’ account instead of the 

‘‘Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements’’ account. 

The recommendation includes $770,079,000 for the Integrated 

Deepwater Systems program, $18,000,000 below the request and 

$275,793,000 below the fiscal year 2007 level. Consistent with the 

request, the recommendation includes a rescission of $48,787,000 

from prior year balances for the Offshore Patrol Cutter. In addi-
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tion, the Committee rescinds $8,000,000 from prior year balances 

for the Fast Response Cutter-A, due to delays in the development 

of a composite hull. The Committee reduces $5,000,000 from the request for the HC–130H conversion and sustainment program, and 

$5,000,000 from the HH–60 conversion program, due to unobligated balances projected to be carried forward into fiscal year 2009. 

The Committee recommends: $9,200,000 for the Response Boat— 

Medium; $113,600,000 for major equipment programs, such as the 

Automatic Identification System, Rescue 21, and the National Capital Region Air Defense; and $37,897,000 for shore facilities and 

aids to navigation. Further, the recommendation includes an additional $60,000,000 for the establishment of interagency operational 

centers for port security, as authorized by the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347). 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Vessels: 

Response Boat—Medium ..................................................... 24,750 9,200 9,200 

Special Purpose Craft—Law Enforcement ........................... 1,800 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Vessels .............................................................. 26,550 9,200 9,200 

Aircraft: HH–60 replacement ......................................................... 15,000 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Aircraft .............................................................. 15,000 ............................ ............................

Integrated Deepwater System: 

Aircraft: 

Maritime Patrol Craft ................................................... 148,116 170,016 170,016 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ............................................. 4,950 ............................ ............................

HH–60 conversion ........................................................ 49,302 57,300 52,300 

HC–130H conversion/sustainment ............................... 48,955 18,900 13,900 

HH–65 conversion/sustainment ................................... 32,373 50,800 50,800 

Armed Helicopter equipment ....................................... 55,740 24,600 24,600 

HC–130J fleet introduction .......................................... 4,950 5,800 5,800 

Subtotal, Aircraft ..................................................... 344,386 327,416 317,416 

Surface: 

National Security Cutter .............................................. 417,780 165,700 165,700 

Fast Response Cutter (FRC–A) .................................... 41,580 ............................ ............................

Replacement patrol boats (FRC–B) ............................. 126,693 53,600 53,600 

Patrol boats sustainment ............................................ ............................ 40,500 40,500 

IDS Small boats ........................................................... 1,188 2,700 2,700 

Medium Endurance Cutter sustainment ...................... 45,318 34,500 34,500 

Rescissions: 

Offshore Patrol Cutter ......................................... ¥20,000 ¥48,787 ¥48,787 

Fast Response Cutter-A ...................................... ¥78,693 ............................ ¥8,000 

Subtotal, Surface ............................................ 533,866 248,213 240,213 

Other: 

Technology Obsolescence Prevention ........................... ............................ 700 700 

C4ISR ........................................................................... 50,000 89,630 89,630 

Logistics ....................................................................... 36,000 36,500 36,500 

Systems engineering and integration .......................... 35,145 35,145 35,145 
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ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Government program management ............................. 46,475 50,475 50,475 

Subtotal, Other ........................................................ 167,620 212,450 212,450 

Subtotal, Integrated Deepwater System .................. 1,045,872 788,079 770,079 

Other Equipment: 

Nationwide Automatic Identification System ........................ 11,238 12,000 12,000 

Rescue 21 ............................................................................. 39,600 80,800 80,800 

High Frequency [HF] Recapitalization .................................. 2,475 2,500 2,500 

National Capital Region Air Defense .................................... 66,510 11,500 11,500 

Defense Messaging System .................................................. ............................ 5,000 5,000 

Maritime Security Response Team Shore House .................. ............................ 1,800 1,800 

Rescission ............................................................................. ¥4,100 ............................ ............................

Interagency Operational Centers .......................................... ............................ ............................ 60,000 

Subtotal, Other Equipment ............................................... 115,723 113,600 173,600 

Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation ........................................ 22,000 ............................

Survey & design shore operational & support ..................... ............................ 1,337 1,337 

Housing—Cordova, Alaska ................................................... ............................ 7,380 7,380 

Rebuild Station Marquette .................................................... ............................ 6,000 6,000 

Rescue Swimmer Training Facility ....................................... ............................ 13,300 13,300 

Rebuild Station and Waterfront at Base Galveston 

Phase I ............................................................................. ............................ 5,200 5,200 

Construct Duty Boating and Boat Maintenance at Station 

Washington ....................................................................... ............................ 2,180 2,180 

Waterways Aids to Navigation infrastructure ....................... ............................ 2,500 2,500 

Subtotal, Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation .......... 22,000 37,897 37,897 

Personnel and Related Support:

Direct personnel costs .......................................................... 80,500 ( 2 ) ............................

AC&I core .............................................................................. 500 505 505 

Subtotal, Personnel and Related Support ........................ 81,000 505 505 

Total, Acquisitions, Construction, and Improvements ..... 1,306,145 949,281 991,281 

1 Includes $175,800,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to section 520 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes $30,000,000 in appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 2 Funding for personnel and related support is provided in the ‘‘Operating Expenses’’ account as requested. 

INTERAGENCY OPERATIONAL CENTERS

Maritime security depends upon unity of effort and rapid dissemination of information and intelligence. The Coast Guard has 

concluded that investment in information sharing capabilities, such 

as interagency operational centers, is critical to maritime security. 

Yet, only three such centers exist nationwide. According to the 

Coast Guard, ‘‘U.S. maritime authorities are still 

hampered . . . by many gaps in their awareness—in their access 

to, and ability to share, fuse, and analyze large amounts of information regarding maritime activities.’’ Existing Coast Guard interagency operational centers in Charleston, South Carolina; San 

Diego, California; and Hampton Roads, Virginia; have demonstrated this through improved collection and coordination of intelligence, increased information sharing, and unity of effort among 

the participating Federal, State, and local agencies. The Security 
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and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– 

347) requires the Secretary to establish interagency operational 

centers for port security at all high-priority ports by October 2009. 

However, the administration’s request includes no funding for this 

purpose. Therefore, the Committee recommends $60,000,000 for the 

establishment of interagency operational centers for port security 

at locations to be determined by the Coast Guard. Within 90 days 

after the date of enactment of this act, the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee an expenditure plan for these funds. The expenditure plan shall include: cost and location for each center 

planned; the schedule for operational stand-up of the planned centers; the number and names of participating agencies envisioned 

for each center; the number of personnel at each center requiring 

security clearances; and procedures for coordinating roles and responsibilities among the various agencies. 

ACQUISITION PERSONNEL

As noted previously under the ‘‘Operating Expenses’’ account in 

this report and consistent with the request, the Committee provides funding in the Coast Guard’s ‘‘Operating Expenses’’ appropriation for personnel compensation, benefits, and the related costs 

of personnel administration for projects funded by the ‘‘Acquisition, 

Construction, and Improvements’’ appropriation. 

DEEPWATER ACQUISITION PROGRAM

The Committee includes a requirement for the Secretary to submit, within 60 days after the date of enactment of this act, an expenditure plan to the Committee for the Integrated Deepwater Systems Program, as specified in bill language. 

The Committee directs the Government Accountability Office 

[GAO] to continue its oversight of the Integrated Deepwater Systems program. GAO’s review should focus on: (1) the expenditure 

plan requirements detailed in the bill; (2) the status of development and delivery of the major aviation and maritime assets of the 

program; and (3) the management and oversight of the program, 

specifically the Coast Guard’s transition to the role of lead systems 

integrator. 

VERTICAL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

The Committee is concerned that no funding is requested for the 

vertical unmanned aerial vehicle [VUAV] in the President’s fiscal 

year 2008 budget request for the Coast Guard. The VUAV is intended to be an integral part of the enhanced capability provided 

by the National Security Cutter [NSC], the first of which is scheduled to be commissioned in fiscal year 2008. Launching from the 

NSC, the VUAV will greatly expand the surveillance coverage for 

the cutter. 

RESCUE 21

The Committee recommendation includes $80,800,000, as proposed in the budget, for Rescue 21. The Committee continues a requirement for the Coast Guard to continue briefings on a quarterly 
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basis as detailed in the joint explanatory statement accompanying 

the fiscal year 2007 conference report (Report 109–699). 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN

The Committee expects the Coast Guard to continue to submit a 

comprehensive capital investment plan each year at the time the 

President’s budget is submitted to the Congress. 

The Committee directs the Commandant to provide to the Congress, at the time of the President’s budget submission, a list of approved but unfunded Coast Guard priorities and the funds needed 

for each. 

ALTERATION OF BRIDGES

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $16,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... ( 1 ) 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 16,000,000 

1The administration proposed transferring authority for removal or alterations of 

obstructionary bridges to the Maritime Administration. 

Under the provisions of the Truman-Hobbs Act of June 21, 1940 

(33 U.S.C. 511 et seq.), the Coast Guard, as the Federal Government’s agent, is required to share with owners the cost of altering 

railroad and publicly-owned highway bridges which obstruct the 

free movement of navigation on navigable waters of the United 

States in accordance with the formula established in 33 U.S.C. 516. 

Alteration of obstructive highway bridges is eligible for funding 

from the Federal-Aid Highways program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee provides $16,000,000 for the alteration of 

bridges. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

ALTERATION OF BRIDGES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2007 enacted 

Fiscal year 

2008 budget 

request 

Committee 

recommendations Requested by: 

Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railway Company Bridge in Morris, Illinois .......................................................................... 1,000 .................... 2,000 Durbin 

Fourteen Mile CSX Bridge in Mobile, Alabama ...................... 7,000 .................... 4,000 Shelby 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge in Burlington, 

Iowa.

1,000 .................... 2,000 Harkin 

Chelsea Street Bridge in Chelsea, Massachusetts ................ 3,000 .................... 2,000 Kennedy/Kerry 

Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge in LaCrosse, Wisconsin .... 2,000 .................... 2,000 Kohl 

Galveston Causeway Bridge in Galveston, Texas ................... 2,000 .................... 4,000 Hutchison 

Total ........................................................................... 16,000 .................... 16,000 

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $17,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 17,583,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 25,583,000 

The Coast Guard’s Research and Development program develops 

techniques, methods, hardware, and systems that directly con-
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tribute to increasing the productivity and effectiveness of the Coast 

Guard’s operating missions. This account provides funds to operate 

and maintain the Coast Guard Research and Development Center. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $25,583,000 for the Coast Guard’s 

research, development, test, and evaluation activities, $8,000,000 

above the request. 

The President’s budget proposes funding for Science and Technology (S&T) to support composite hull technology research. This 

is intended to be a joint financial venture between S&T, the Coast 

Guard, and industry. Within the funds appropriated for fiscal year 

2008 for Coast Guard research, development, test, and evaluation 

activities, the Committee recommends an additional $8,000,000 be 

made available specifically for the Coast Guard’s contribution to 

this effort. 

RETIRED PAY

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $1,063,323,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 1,184,720,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,184,720,000 

1 Excludes $30,000,000 in mandatory appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

This account provides for the retired pay of military personnel of 

the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, members of the former 

Lighthouse Service, and for annuities payable to beneficiaries of retired military personnel under the retired serviceman’s family protection plan (10 U.S.C. 1431–1446) and survivor benefit plan (10 

U.S.C. 1447–1455); payments for career status bonuses under the 

National Defense Authorization Act; and payments for medical care 

of retired personnel and their dependents under the Dependents 

Medical Care Act (10 U.S.C., ch. 55). 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $1,184,720,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for retired pay. The Committee includes new bill language 

making the funds available until expended. The Committee is concerned about inaccurate estimates for this mandatory program. As 

directed in Public Law 110–28, the Coast Guard shall continue to 

submit quarterly reports on the use of unobligated balances made 

available by that act, as well as updated estimates for fiscal year 

2008. 

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $1,272,933,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 1,395,271,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,392,171,000 

1 Excludes a rescission of $450,000 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The United States Secret Service’s salaries and expenses appropriation provides funds for the security of the President, the Vice 

President, and other dignitaries and designated individuals; for enforcement of laws relating to obligations and securities of the 
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United States and laws relating to financial crimes; and for protection of the White House and other buildings within the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a new appropriation structure for 

the United States Secret Service, combining funds previously appropriated in ‘‘Protection, Administration, and Training’’ and ‘‘Investigations and Field Operations,’’ into a single account: ‘‘Salaries 

and Expenses’’. 

The Committee recommends $1,392,171,000 for Salaries and Expenses. The Committee recommendation includes an increase of 

$119,238,000 from the comparable fiscal year 2007 level and a decrease of $3,100,000 from the level proposed in the budget. 

The Committee continues to be concerned with the Secret Service’s budget planning. In the past, the Secret Service has repeatedly sought additional funds for protection without fully considering reprogramming funds from other programs. With long-term 

projected budget shortfalls and a tight fiscal environment, the Secret Service needs to prioritize its responsibilities and allocate sufficient resources for its required missions. The Committee anticipates the Secret Service will encounter unforseen expenses due to 

the presidential election in 2008 and urges the Secret Service to 

consider potential offsets within its budget for reprogramming 

should they be needed. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2007 1

2008 budget request Committee recommendations 

Headquarters, management, and administration ..................................... 169,370 175,934 175,934 

Protection: 

Protection of persons and facilities ................................................. 651,247 696,635 693,535 

Protective intelligence activities ....................................................... 55,509 57,704 57,704 

National Special Security Events ...................................................... 1,000 1,000 1,000 

Presidential Candidate Nominee Protection ..................................... 18,400 85,250 85,250 

White House mail screening ............................................................. 16,201 26,601 26,601 

Total, Protection ........................................................................... 742,357 867,190 864,090 

Investigations: 

Domestic field operations ................................................................. 236,093 219,742 219,742 

International field office, administration, operations, and training ................................................................................................ 22,616 27,520 27,520 

Electronic crimes special agent program and electronic crimes 

task forces .................................................................................... 44,079 44,565 44,565 

Support for missing and exploited children ..................................... 8,366 8,366 8,366 

Total, Investigations ..................................................................... 311,154 300,193 300,193 

Training: Rowley training center ............................................................... 50,052 51,954 51,954 

Total, Salaries and Expenses ....................................................... 1,272,933 1,395,271 1,392,171 

1 Excludes a rescission of $450,000 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 
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PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND FACILITIES

The recommendation includes $693,535,000, $3,100,000 less than 

the level proposed in the budget; $175,934,000 for Headquarters 

Administration; and $85,250,000, as proposed in the budget, for 

candidate nominee protection for the 2008 presidential election. 

FINANCING GROWING LIST OF PROTECTEES

The United States Secret Service is authorized under section 

3056(a) of title 18, United States Code, to protect a number of individuals, principally the President and his family. However, it came 

to the attention of the Congress last year that the Secret Service 

now protects several individuals not designated by section 3056(a) 

of title 18, United States Code. A general provision was included 

in the fiscal year 2007 appropriations act (section 517, Public Law 

109–295) stating that beginning in fiscal year 2008 none of the 

funds appropriated to the Secret Service were to be used for this 

purpose, without reimbursement. The Committee is dismayed that 

the administration again proposed to fund protection of these individuals within the Secret Service’s resources. A provision has been 

included in the bill requiring the Secret Service to be reimbursed 

for protecting Federal officials not covered under section 3056(a) 

and the requested $3,100,000 has not been included in the Committee’s recommendation. The Committee directs the Secret Service to 

seek reimbursement from the host agency of any Federal official it 

protects that is not covered by section 3056(a) of title 18, United 

States Code. 

WHITE HOUSE MAIL FACILITY

This year, the White House will spend $16,200,000 for its mail 

screening activities. Given that it receives 1.2 million pieces of mail 

each year, the White House spends an average of $13.50 per item. 

The budget proposes an increase of $10,400,000 in fiscal year 2008 

for new mail handling equipment for the facility it intends to open 

in the beginning of fiscal year 2010. The Committee recognizes the 

need to assure each item sent to the President must not contain 

deadly chemicals or pathogens and supports the request; however, 

the Committee believes that there may be more cost-effective 

means of carrying out this task. The Committee directs the Secret 

Service to explore what efficiencies can be achieved by consolidating mail security functions with other governmental agencies 

and to report to the Committee on its findings before obligating any 

of these funds. 

MISSION COORDINATION

The Committee applauds the work the Secret Service carries out 

every day to protect our Nation’s leaders and foreign visitors and 

assure the integrity of our currency. Over the years, the Secret 

Service has expanded its mission into other worthy law enforcement venues, such as electronic crimes, cyber forensics, and protecting non-section 3056(a) of title 18, United States Code 

protectees. The Committee directs the Secret Service to clearly articulate how its role compliments and is coordinated with the mis-
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sions of other Federal agencies rather than to compete with them 

it its fiscal year 2009 budget justification. 

MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN

As requested by the President, the Committee provides 

$2,366,000 for the Secret Service’s forensic support costs, and provides $6,000,000, to remain available until expended, for activities 

related to investigations of exploited children. 

ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED

EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $3,725,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 3,725,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,725,000 

This appropriation provides funding for security upgrades of existing facilities; to continue development of the current Master 

Plan; to maintain and renovate existing facilities, including the 

James J. Rowley Training Center [Center]; and to ensure efficient 

and full utilization of the Center. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,725,000, as 

proposed in the budget, for acquisition, construction, repair, and 

improvement expenses of the Secret Service for fiscal year 2008. 
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TITLE III 

PROTECTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY 

The Post-Katrina Reform Act of 2006, title VI of the fiscal year 

2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (Public Law 109–295), 

reorganized the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], 

the Preparedness Directorate, and part of Science and Technology. 

The act created the Office of Health Affairs [OHA]—which contains 

the medical and biodefense activities of the former Preparedness 

Directorate and Science and Technology. FEMA is reorganized to 

contain legacy FEMA and the preparedness related activities, including State and local grants. The Department also exercised its 

authority under section 872 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 

(Public Law 107–296) to create the National Protection and Programs Directorate [NPPD], which contains the infrastructure related activities of the former Preparedness Directorate, communications activities from Science and Technology, and the United States 

Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program. The 

new structure is reflected in the fiscal year 2008 President’s budget 

request and the Committee recommendations. Further descriptions 

of each component are provided in summaries that follow. 

NATIONAL PROTECTION AND PROGRAMS DIRECTORATE

The National Protection and Programs Directorate aims to foster 

better integration of national approaches between strategic homeland security programs, facilitate infrastructure protection, ensure 

broad emergency communications capabilities, integrated risk management, and identity safeguards for visitors to this country. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

NATIONAL PROTECTION AND PROGRAMS DIRECTORATE 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 1 2008 budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Management and Administration ........................................................ 37,812 46,290 30,000 

Infrastructure Protection and Information Security ............................. 2 533,995 538,277 527,099 

Management and Administration ............................................... 3 54,580 .......................... ..........................

Infrastructure Protection ............................................................. 227,143 240,116 252,110 

Cyber security ............................................................................. 92,000 97,688 92,000 

Office of Emergency Communications ........................................ 17,000 35,700 45,915 

National Security Emergency Preparedness Telecoms ............... 143,272 164,773 137,074 

US VISIT ............................................................................................... 362,494 462,000 362,000 

Total National Protection and Programs Directorate ............. 934,301 1,046,567 919,099 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007. 

2 Excludes $24,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

3 Excludes a rescission of $968,211 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 
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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $37,812,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 46,290,000 

Committee Recommendation ................................................................ 30,000,000 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to the fiscal year 2007 reorganization. 

This account funds salaries and expenses for the Office of the 

Under Secretary, which oversees all activities of the National Protection and Programs Directorate [NPPD]. This account also funds 

business operations and information technology support services, 

and facility expenses. 

USE OF FUNDS

The Committee is dismayed by ongoing discoveries of how the 

Preparedness Directorate, and now the National Protection and 

Programs Directorate [NPPD], have used appropriated funds. 

Funds for programs are requested of Congress by the administration. Congress receives and reviews information provided by the 

administration to justify appropriations, then decides what programs to fund and what programs not to fund. However, Congress 

recognizes some flexibility is needed in the appropriations law to 

better serve the public and has provided reprogramming authority 

in this and prior acts. 

The former Preparedness Directorate and now NPPD have disregarded this process. The budget submission is incomprehensible, 

information is unattainable, budgeted numbers are suspect, authorities used to execute certain activities are unclear, and through 

it all, there has been a series of discoveries of funds being used for 

purposes other than those for which they were appropriated. 

Despite specific direction from the Committees on Appropriations 

in Conference Report 109–699 for Infrastructure Protection and Information Security [IPIS] to align its request with operational divisions and programs, nearly the entire appropriation has been folded into a single program, project, and activity line within the request. Obfuscation rather than elucidation appears to be the goal 

of the justification and program structure. Therefore, the Committee recommends $30,000,000 for Management and Administration, a reduction of $16,290,000 from the request. Further, the 

Committee includes bill language withholding $15,000,000 from obligation for Management and Administration until the Committee 

on Appropriations receives and approves an expenditure plan for 

all NPPD accounts that has been reviewed by the Government Accountability Office [GAO]. 

The Committee directs GAO to expand its investigation of Preparedness ‘‘shared services’’ that drew heavily upon IPIS resources 

in fiscal year 2006 to look at other potential misuse of funds, including funds redirected to the United States Secret Service to establish a cyber-crime center and use of funds to expand the work 

for chemical site security activities. The Committee has no prejudice toward these activities so much as the Directorate’s means of 

securing the resources from other activities. GAO should also provide an assessment of legal opinions the Directorate has received 

as part of its justification for use of funds and initiating activities. 

The Committee understands that the constant reorganizations at 

IPIS have contributed to the difficulties of the financial managers. 
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A general provision has been included prohibiting the use of funds 

for reorganizations in fiscal year 2008 so that agencies, such as 

NPPD, can gain their bearings. The Committee urges the Department to work with the President to name a new Under Secretary 

for NPPD as quickly as possible to provide the leadership this directorate so desperately needs. Also, the Department should work 

to fill NPPD’s budget office vacancies expeditiously with skilled 

staff. Without new direction from the top and robust control of resources, this directorate and the many fine individuals who work 

within it will never succeed in their vital mission. Finally, the 

Committee expects the fiscal year 2009 request to be timely, readable, and useful. 

GENERAL REDUCTION

The Committee recommends a general reduction of 5 percent 

across NPPD accounts, unless otherwise noted, due to poor justification of programs and concern that the funds are not being executed properly. 

INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND INFORMATION SECURITY

Appropriations, 2007 1 23 ...................................................................... $533,995,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 538,277,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 527,099,000 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007. 

2 Excludes $24,000,000 of emergency appropriations for enforcement of chemical security 

standards and interoperability technical assistance pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 3 Excludes a rescission of $968,211 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

Infrastructure Protection and Information Security [IPIS] assists 

the entities and people responsible for securing the Nation’s critical 

infrastructure assets. In addition, IPIS works collaboratively with 

public, private, and international entities to secure cyberspace and 

U.S. cyber assets, and reduce the vulnerability of the Nation’s telecommunications and information technology infrastructures. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends total appropriations of $527,099,000 

for Infrastructure Protection and Information Security [IPIS] programs. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND INFORMATION SECURITY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1 2

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Management and Administration .............................................................. 3 54,580 ........................ ........................

Infrastructure Protection ............................................................................ 227,143 240,116 252,110 

Identification and Analysis ............................................................... 69,064 68,970 74,522 

Coordination and Information Sharing ............................................. 80,772 57,821 54,930 

Mitigation Programs ......................................................................... 74,991 108,793 118,353 

Risk Analysis ..................................................................................... 2,316 4,532 4,305 

Cyber Security ............................................................................................ 92,000 97,688 92,000 

Office of Emergency Communications ....................................................... 17,000 35,700 45,915 

National Security Emergency Preparedness Telecoms .............................. 143,272 164,773 137,074 

Priority Telecoms ............................................................................... 105,568 82,821 78,680 

Next Generation Networks ................................................................. 14,080 52,064 30,000 
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INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND INFORMATION SECURITY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1 2

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Programs to Study and Enhance Telecoms ...................................... 14,125 16,733 15,896 

Critical Infrastructure Protection ...................................................... 8,341 10,905 10,360 

Risk Analysis ..................................................................................... 1,158 2,250 2,138 

Total, Infrastructure Protection and Information Security ........... 533,995 538,277 527,099 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007. 

2 Excludes $24,000,000 of emergency appropriations for enforcement of chemical security standards and interoperability technical assistance pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 3 Excludes a rescission of $968,211 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

CHEMICAL SITE SECURITY

The Committee recommends $40,000,000, an increase of 

$15,000,000 from the budget request, for chemical site security programs. For years, the administration was slow to embrace the need 

to set standards of security for chemical facilities. In the fiscal year 

2007 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Congress mandated such standards. The Committee compliments the 

Department for its expeditious development and release of chemical site security regulations, which will greatly aid the Nation in 

its efforts to prevent its chemical facilities from being used as 

weapons of mass destruction. Unfortunately, the requested resources for implementation of this rule will not be sufficient to initiate a robust program and have been increased accordingly. Clarification of congressional intent regarding preemption of State regulations is discussed in the general provisions section of this report. 

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS CENTER

The Committee recommends $25,000,000, an increase of 

$8,979,000 from the budget request, for the National Infrastructure 

Simulation and Analysis Center [NISAC]. The Committee expects 

Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, located in New 

Mexico, to continue to develop NISAC and to be the lead entities 

in this initiative to secure the Nation’s critical infrastructure (Requested by: Domenici). 

BOMBING PREVENTION

The Committee recommends $6,143,000 for the Office for Bombing Prevention, as requested in the budget. The Committee believes 

that terrorists may export the bombing tactics they have developed 

in Iraq and around the world to the United States. The time to 

plan for and work toward preventing these attacks is now. The administration has quietly released Homeland Security Presidential 

Directive-19, aimed to establish and develop a national strategy 

and implementation plan on the prevention and detection of, protection against, and response to terrorist use of explosives in the 

United States. Given these facts, the Committee is surprised and 

disappointed that the Department has disregarded its direction to 

develop and submit to the Committee by February 8, 2007, a national strategy for bombing prevention (Senate Report 109–273). 

The Committee directs the Department to submit this report as 

soon as possible. 
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In addition, the Committee directs the Office for Bombing Prevention, within 180 days of the date of enactment of this act, to report to the Committee on the bombing prevention capabilities of all 

State and local bomb squads, SWAT, public safety dive teams, and 

explosives detection canine teams. Up to $100,000 is provided for 

this purpose. 

SUBTERRANEAN INFRASTRUCTURE

The Committee encourages the Department to make progress 

with regards to securing America’s critical subterranean infrastructure. Much of what allows this Nation to operate goes unnoticed 

below ground, in the network of tunnels hidden below our streets, 

buildings, and parks. The pipes, wires, cables, and other infrastructure that run through these tunnels appear to rely on simple manhole covers for protection. The Committee encourages the Department to explore ways to secure this infrastructure. 

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTITUTE

The Committee is aware of ongoing activities at the National Infrastructure Institute, which continues to develop and apply best 

practices, creative ideas, and cost effective solutions that will resolve many of the complex issues facing the Nation since 9/11. The 

Committee encourages the National Protection and Programs Directorate to continue support to this organization. 

INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS

Between fiscal years 2004 and 2006, DHS awarded over 

$2,700,000,000 in grants to support interoperable communications 

expenditures through discretionary and formula grant programs. In 

addition, the Department of Commerce, in partnership with DHS, 

will award $958,900,000 by the end of fiscal year 2007 to acquire, 

deploy, and train on interoperable communications systems 

through the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant 

Program. The Committee is concerned that strategic planning has 

generally not been used to guide investments and no national plan 

is in place to coordinate investments across States. In its own baseline assessment and scorecard efforts, DHS has found that interoperable communications equipment is only as effective as the governance structure, planning, operating procedures, and training 

programs within which it is used. The Department should work expeditiously in these areas to ensure that Federal investments are 

maximized. 

The Committee provides $24,000,000 for Interoperable Communications Integration and Technical Assistance Services, an increase of $12,000,000 from the budget request. The Committee recognizes that one of the most important roles NPPD may play is to 

provide technical assistance to State and local entities working toward emergency communications interoperability. 

WIRELESS PRIORITY SERVICE/NEXT GENERATION NETWORK

The Committee notes the administration is seeking to nearly 

quadruple the resources going toward the Next Generation Networks in fiscal year 2008. The program growth is not well justified 
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and the Committee recommends $30,000,000 for a reduced, but still 

substantial, expansion of this program. 

UNITED STATES VISITOR AND IMMIGRANT STATUS INDICATOR

TECHNOLOGY

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $362,494,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 462,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 362,000,000 

The United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology [US VISIT] account funds the development of a system to 

collect, maintain, and share appropriate information through an integrated information technology system, which determines the eligibility of aliens for admissions and benefits. 

The US VISIT program office has lead responsibility within the 

Department of Homeland Security to work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] on the further integration of the Automated Biometric Identification System [IDENT] and the FBI’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System [IAFIS]. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $362,000,000, to remain available 

until expended, for the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status 

Indicator Technology [US VISIT]. 

UNIQUE IDENTITY (FORMERLY IDENT/IAFIS INTEGRATION AND 10-PRINT

TRANSITION)

Since the creation of the Department, this Committee has strongly supported and encouraged real-time interoperability between the 

IDENT and IAFIS biometric databases and transition to capturing 

10 fingerprints of all visitors. The Committee is pleased that significant and aggressive progress has been made on both of these 

fronts and has provided full funding of $228,000,000 for Unique 

Identity, including the proposed enhancements, as requested in the 

budget. The Committee directs the US VISIT program office to continue aggressively pursuing this issue and to continue providing 

quarterly briefings on progress being made on Unique Identity. 

US VISIT—DEPARTMENTAL DITHERING ON ‘‘EXIT’’ 

The US VISIT program office has made significant progress in 

standing up and operating an ‘‘entry’’ capability at all ports of 

entry on time and without major interruptions in legitimate travel, 

as well as major movement in developing Unique Identity. However, the Committee is deeply disappointed that the Department 

has achieved no tangible progress on instituting an ‘‘exit’’ capacity 

in over 4 years. In May 2007, the Department ceased operating the 

severely limited ‘‘exit’’ pilots that had been running at select airports and seaports, with the promise that the airlines would be 

brought into the ‘‘exit’’ process. However, the Department has lost 

all credibility in this area and the Committee is skeptical that this 

approach will be followed through with any more commitment than 

has been shown to an ‘‘exit’’ capability so far. In the meantime, the 

Department has no clear idea of who is exiting the country. 
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It appears as though the senior leadership at the Department, 

especially the Deputy Secretary, is closing its eyes to the need, and 

legal requirements in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–458), and other laws, for an 

‘‘exit’’ capability at all ports of entry and wishing it would just go 

away. Absent a functioning ‘‘exit’’ system, there will never be true 

control of our borders. We will not know whether people have overstayed their time-limited visas, thus overstaying their welcome in 

our country. And limited law enforcement resources will continue 

to be expended to track down people who may already have selfdeported, only we did not know it because we lacked the knowledge 

provided by ‘‘exit’’. Congress has appropriated over $1,700,000,000 to US VISIT 

since fiscal year 2003. It has also approved all reprogramming requests. Oddly, however, it seems as though the Department does 

not want to spend the funds it has requested. For instance, because 

of the complexity of developing a major information technology program such as US VISIT, the Congress has required the submission 

of expenditure plans, which are reviewed both by the Office of 

Management and Budget as well as the independent Government 

Accountability Office. 

The fiscal year 2006 US VISIT funds were made available in October 2005, yet the expenditure plan was not submitted to the 

Committee until August 2006, 11 months into the fiscal year. Similarly, the fiscal year 2007 expenditure plan was not submitted until 

March 20, 2007, 6 months into the fiscal year. And that plan does 

not meet two legislative requirements mandated in the Department 

of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109– 

295), in that it does not include a comprehensive strategic plan for 

US VISIT nor a complete schedule for the full implementation of 

a biometric exit program. This Committee wants a comprehensive 

US VISIT program to be a success. Congress can legislate, mandate, cajole, and complain, but, to date, it has been to no avail. 

Therefore, given the Department’s lack of committment to the program, and the program’s large unobligated balances, the Committee provides $100,000,000 less than requested in the budget for 

US VISIT. 

EXPENDITURE PLAN

The Committee includes bill language making $100,000,000 

available for obligation upon approval of a comprehensive plan 

from the Secretary of Homeland Security for the US VISIT program. 

OFFICE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS

Appropriations, 2007 1 2 ........................................................................ $99,298,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 117,933,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 115,000,000 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007. 

2 Excludes $8,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

SUMMARY

The Office of Health Affairs, headed by the Chief Medical Officer 

who also serves as the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, leads 
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the Department on medical issues related to natural and manmade disasters; serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary on 

medical and public health issues; coordinates biodefense activities 

within the Department; and serves as the Department’s primary 

contact with other Departments and State, local, and tribal governments on medical and public health issues. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

OFFICE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Chief Medical Officer ................................................................................. 4,980 ........................ ........................

Biowatch .................................................................................................... 78,120 79,108 79,108 

National Biosurveillence Integration System ............................................. 8,000 8,000 8,000 

Rapidly Deployable Chemical Detection System ....................................... 2,600 2,600 2,600 

Planning and Coordination ........................................................................ ........................ 4,475 4,475 

Salaries and Expenses ............................................................................... 5,598 23,750 20,817 

Total, Office of Health Affairs ...................................................... 99,298 117,933 115,000 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

The Committee recommends $20,817,000 for salaries and expenses, a reduction of $2,933,000 from the budget request. The 

Committee recognizes the Office of Health Affairs will quickly expand to manage its new responsibilities; however, the tripling of 

salaries and expenses in one fiscal year appears unwarranted and 

the request has been reduced accordingly. 

BIOSHIELD

The Committee recognizes DHS is the lead Department responsible for protecting the homeland, though other Federal departments and agencies have certain direct responsibilities where their 

expertise may make them better suited to lead. However, the Committee believes DHS continues to have an overarching responsibility to assure these other departments are performing their duties to protect the homeland. Specifically, the Department of 

Health and Human Services [HHS] has struggled with implementation of the BioShield program, perhaps to the point of discouraging companies from participating in the program and depriving 

our citizens of potentially vital medications in time of crisis. The 

Committee repeatedly alerted DHS of concerns it had about the 

BioShield program and asked for action, only to be referred to 

HHS. The Committee directs DHS to use its full range of authorities to promote and assist other departments should they not be 

able to fully perform their homeland responsibilities and to bring 

any deficiencies to the attention of Congress. 

BIOWATCH

The Committee is encouraged by the consolidation of biological 

detection efforts under the new Office of Health Affairs [OHA]. 

Early detection of pathogens, before they have infected and taken 

hold within people is critical to curbing any potentially catastrophic 
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biological attack. The current generation of biological detection systems is both slow to alert and costly to operate. The Committee directs OHA to work closely with Science and Technology to expedite 

the deployment of BioWatch 3. 

HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-9

The recent events of accidentally tainted food imports from 

China, poisoning animals and people in this country, highlight the 

potential dangers of terrorists intentionally tampering with food 

and water supplies. 

According to the budget justification, the Office of Health Affairs 

[OHA] ‘‘leads the Department’s efforts to implement the administration’s implementation plan items found in Homeland Security 

Presidential Directive-9 [HSPD–9]’’. Given that only $800,000 and 

two full-time equivalents were requested to implement HSPD–9 responsibilities, the Committee expects the Department to leverage 

these resources with other activities to carry out its mission fully. 

The Committee urges continued cooperation between the Departments of Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Health and Human 

Services, and multi-state initiatives on joint preparedness and 

planning. The Committee requests that OHA provide a briefing before October 1, 2007, on the status of these efforts. 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

MISSION

The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency [FEMA] is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts 

of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, 

and mitigation. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a total program level of 

$6,925,770,000 for activities of FEMA for fiscal year 2008. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enactedFiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Management and Administration 1 .......................................... 2 535,200 667,600 678,600 

State and Local Programs 3 ..................................................... 4 2,524,500 5 1,696,000 3,030,500 

Firefighters Assistance Grants ................................................ 662,000 300,000 700,000 

Emergency Management Performance Grants ......................... 6 200,000 200,000 300,000 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program ..................... ¥477 ¥505 ¥505 

United States Fire Administration ........................................... 41,349 43,300 43,300 

Public Health Programs ........................................................... 33,885 ( 7 ) ( 7 ) 

Disaster Relief Fund ................................................................ 8 1,500,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 

Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program Account ................. 9 569 875 875 

Flood Map Modernization Fund ................................................ 198,980 194,881 200,000 

National Flood Insurance Fund ................................................ (128,588 ) (145,000 ) (145,000 ) 
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

National Flood Mitigation Fund ............................................... (31,000 ) (34,000 ) (34,000 ) 

National Pre-disaster Mitigation Fund .................................... 100,000 100,053 120,000 

Emergency Food and Shelter ................................................... 151,470 140,000 153,000 

Total ............................................................................ 5,947,476 5,042,204 6,925,770 

1 Reflects new account structure pursuant to the fiscal year 2007 reorganization and Public Law 110–28, which combines the former FEMA 

accounts of Administrative and Regional Offices with Readiness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery and includes the Office of National Capital Region Coordination and Urban Search and Rescue Teams. 2 Excludes $14,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28 and a rescission of $450,000 pursuant to Public Law 

110–28. 3 Reflects new account structure pursuant to title VI of Public Law 109–295 and the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007. 4 Excludes $247,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. Reflects a transfer of $12,000,000 to the National 

Protection and Programs Directorate for Technical Assistance and transfer of $5,500,000 from United States Fire Academy for Noble Training 

Center pursuant to the fiscal year 2007 reorganization. 5 Budget proposal for $200,000,000 for Emergency Management Performance Grants is reflected under Emergency Management Performance Grants account. 6 Excludes $50,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

7 Program transferred to Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Public Law 109–295. 

8 Excludes $4,260,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

9 Excludes $320,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

REORGANIZATION

In fiscal year 2007, Congress approved a reorganization within 

the Department (Public Law 109–295, title VI), effective April 1, 

2007, which expanded FEMA. The Committee’s recommendations 

reflect the fiscal structure of that reorganization. The Committee 

concurs that combining preparedness, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery into one agency will further the Nation’s readiness. 

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1

Appropriations, 2007 2 ........................................................................... $535,200,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 667,600,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 678,600,000 

1 Reflects new account structure pursuant to title VI of Public Law 109–295, the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007, and Public Law 110–28. 2 Excludes $14,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28 and a rescission of $450,000 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

Funding for Management and Administration [M&A] provides for 

the development and maintenance of an integrated, nationwide capability to prepare for, to mitigate against, to respond to, and to 

recover from the consequences of major disasters and emergencies, 

regardless of cause, in partnership with Federal agencies, State, 

local, and tribal governments, volunteer organizations, and the private sector. M&A supports FEMA’s programs by coordinating between Headquarters and Regional Offices all policy, managerial, resources, and administrative actions. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends total resources of $678,600,000 for 

Management and Administration. The funds are to be distributed 

as follows: $426,020,000 for operations activities; $216,580,000 for 

management activities; $6,000,000 for the Office of National Capital Region Coordination; and $30,000,000 for Urban Search and 

Rescue Teams. 
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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Operations Activities .................................................................................. 2 219,000 420,020 426,020 

Management Activities .............................................................................. 282,000 216,580 216,580 

National Capital Region Coordination ....................................................... 2,741 6,000 6,000 

Urban Search and Rescue ......................................................................... 25,000 25,000 30,000 

National Preparedness Integration Program ............................................. 6,459 ( 1 ) ( 1 ) 

Total .............................................................................................. 535,200 667,600 678,600 

1 Reflects new account structure pursuant to title VI of Public Law 109–295, the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007, and Public 

Law 110–28. 2 Excludes $14,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES

The Committee recommends $426,020,000 for operations activities instead of $420,020,000 as proposed in the budget. 

NATIONAL COOPERATION

The Committee notes that State and local entities are important 

partners in national security and disaster response. Unlike the 

military chain of command, with one person ultimately in charge, 

homeland security relies on coordination among layers of Government. This presents unique and particular challenges, but also opportunities and economies of scale through coordination. Unfortunately, major documents that provide the guidance for a national 

strategy are not complete. For example, the interim National Preparedness Goal is not final, despite a Presidential Directive and a 

congressional mandate for it to be completed by December 2005. 

The National Response Plan update has been delayed and remains 

incomplete. These documents contain important guidance, such as 

the national planning scenarios and emergency support functions 

that support Federal, State, and local protection, preparedness, and 

response efforts. The Committee is supportive of collaborative processes; however, it has been nearly 6 years since 9/11 and 2 years 

since Hurricane Katrina. The Committee is concerned about the 

gross lack of urgency displayed by the Department. By leaving 

these planning efforts incomplete, the Department leaves our Nation at risk. The Committee directs FEMA and the Department to 

finalize these products and provide the needed leadership to ensure 

all Federal agencies and State and local entities are working together. 

DISASTER PLAN GUIDANCE

The President signed Public Law 109–295, the fiscal year 2007 

Homeland Security Appropriations Act, on October 4, 2006. The act 

contains a provision that requires the Department to issue guidance for State and local governments to take into account the needs 

of individuals with service animals and household pets into their 

local emergency plans before, during, and after a disaster. The 

Committee is dismayed that guidelines are not yet published and 

directs the Department to issue them without further delay. 
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FEDERAL AGENCY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Committee recognizes that all Federal agencies, not just the 

Department of Homeland Security and State and local governments, are important partners in national preparedness and response. The Committee directs FEMA, in coordination with agencies that lead an emergency support function as outlined in the National Response Plan or any succeeding document, to report to the 

Committee by February 5, 2008, regarding each agency’s preparedness level to serve as the lead for the designated emergency support function. The report shall evaluate assets available, personnel 

trained, and plans developed and exercised. 

MITIGATION AND PREPAREDNESS INCENTIVES

The Committee notes that, according to the Multihazard Mitigation Council, on average, a dollar spent by FEMA on hazard mitigation saves the Nation $4 in future costs. The Committee also recognizes that when funding is saved through reduced property damages, lives are also saved. The Committee encourages FEMA to 

work with qualified organizations to propose incentives for State 

and local governments to focus on mitigation and preparedness 

through existing Federal programs. 

HOST COMMUNITIES

The Committee recognizes that, during a disaster, communities 

surrounding the impacted area quickly become hosts to disaster 

victims for an undetermined amount of time. The Committee directs FEMA to issue guidance to assist communities in planning to 

shelter and provide for the critical needs of evacuees of a disaster 

area. 

MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

The Committee recommends $216,580,000 for management activities, as proposed in the budget. 

REGIONAL OFFICES

The Committee notes that regional offices serve as the backbone 

for FEMA’s relationship with State and local partners and 

strengthen regional cooperation. Further, the Committee recognizes 

that title VI of Public Law 109–295, the Post-Katrina Reform Act 

of 2006, codifies and expands FEMA’s regional offices. Therefore, 

the Committee directs FEMA to fulfill the letter and intent of section 507 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which creates robust 

FEMA regional offices. Further, the Committee encourages FEMA 

to promote regional interoperability by ensuring personnel who understand the technical and administrative issues surrounding 

interoperability are located in each FEMA regional office. The Committee directs FEMA to work with the Office of Emergency Communications to ensure this important expertise exists. 

The Committee is concerned about the Nation’s capacity to respond to disaster victims in the remote areas of the U.S. Flag Territories in the Pacific Ocean. The Committee directs FEMA to analyze the regional all-hazard response capacity for this region and 

make recommendations as to how it might be improved. 
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WORKFORCE

The Committee notes that FEMA is 45 percent below authorized 

full-time equivalent levels for fiscal year 2007. A workforce structure that can keep pace with the changing demands of the Nation 

is crucial for FEMA to be the premier emergency management 

agency. The Committee directs FEMA to continue aggressive hiring 

efforts and to fully utilize the $30,000,000 transfer from the Disaster Relief Fund [DRF] to hire 250 permanent staff in accordance 

with Public Law 109–295. The Committee recommendation includes authority to transfer up to $48,000,000 and 250 positions, 

for fiscal year 2008, from the DRF to support FEMA’s continuing 

effort to professionalize and expand its permanent disaster workforce. The Committee cautions that its support for this effort is contingent on its success and positive results in the near future are 

necessary for continued Committee support. 

The Committee directs FEMA to take an aggressive approach 

with the training and professional development of FEMA employees. Further, the Committee still has not received a plan for Federal Preparedness Coordinators [FPC] and directs FEMA to not expend funds for FPCs until a plan is received and approved by the 

Committee. The Committee remains concerned the FPCs would duplicate efforts carried out by the Preparedness Officers who were 

transferred into FEMA with the grants program. 

INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

FEMA requires cutting edge technology. The Committee notes 

that FEMA’s main data system, the National Emergency Management Information System [NEMIS], has components that predate 

1998. The Committee also notes progress in beginning to update 

components of NEMIS such as the Document Management And 

Records Tracking System [DMARTS], and other systems such as 

Total Asset Visibility, and Integrated Public Alert and Warning 

Systems. 

Funds were provided in the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ 

Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations 

Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28) to advance progress in systems updates. The Committee encourages FEMA to continue aggressive implementation of ongoing and new projects to ensure that technology 

is being used as effectively as possible to manage resources and information prior to, during, and after a disaster. An increase of 

$6,000,000, to be competitively awarded, is provided to complete 

DMARTS. 

In addition, the Committee expects that FEMA will maintain an 

innovative and up-to-date plan to ensure systems do not become 

antiquated or ineffectual. FEMA is directed to brief the Committee, 

no later than July 15, 2007, on the status of its information technology, including significant updates and unfilled gaps. Further, no 

later than February 5, 2008, FEMA shall submit a report to the 

Committee providing a 5-year plan, including resources needed, to 

ensure a cutting-edge information technology program will be sustained long term for functions including logistics management, contract management, procurement, and resource distribution such as 

grants. 
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DISABILITY COORDINATOR

The Committee notes that funding was provided in the U.S. 

Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28) for the 

Office of the Disability Coordinator. The disability community has 

unique needs that require attention prior to a disaster for more effective preparedness and response. The Committee expects that 

FEMA and the Department will vigorously support this office. 

OFFICE OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION COORDINATION

The Committee recommends $6,000,000 for the Office of National 

Capital Region Coordination [ONCRC], as requested in the budget. 

Congress established the ONCRC to enhance domestic preparedness through cooperation of the Federal, State, and local governments in the unique environment of the National Capital Region 

[NCR]. The Committee believes it is critical for the multiple Federal, State, and local partners of the NCR to establish lines of authority and roles of responsibility for decisionmakers prior to a disaster. The Committee encourages the ONCRC to complete exercises 

for relevant disasters at the strategic level to clarify and establish 

leadership roles. 

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION COORDINATION, PERTINENT AREA

PARTNERS

The Committee remains concerned that planning for evacuation 

of the National Capital Region [NCR] during a disaster has not incorporated all of the pertinent officials from the appropriate local 

communities and States in the decisionmaking process. Despite requests for such officials to be included by Congress and the affected 

States, the efforts to effectively incorporate professionals are lackluster. Therefore, the Committee includes bill language requiring 

inclusion of the Governors of the State of West Virginia and the 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the NCR decision-making and 

planning process for mass evacuations. Further, the Committee 

again directs the Department to include officials from the counties 

and municipalities that contain the evacuation routes and their 

tributaries in the planning process. 

URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE

The Committee recommends $30,000,000, a $5,000,000 increase 

over the President’s request to support the 28 existing Urban 

Search and Rescue Teams. The Committee notes that the second 

equipment caches, which were purchased with fiscal year 2003 and 

2004 funding, should be properly maintained and equipment 

should be replaced as needed to maintain full operational capability. 
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STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $2,524,500,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 2 ......................................................................... 1,696,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,030,500,000 

1 Excludes $247,000,000 in the emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. Reflects a transfer of $12,000,000 to National Protection and Programs Directorate for Technical 

Assistance and a transfer of $5,500,000 from United States Fire Academy for Noble Training 

Center pursuant to the fiscal year 2007 reorganization. 2 Excludes $200,000,000 proposed for Emergency Management Performance Grants, reflected 

under the Emergency Management Performance Grants account. 

State and local programs provide grants for training, equipment 

(including interoperable communications equipment), exercises, and 

technical assistance to improve readiness for potential disasters. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

State grants: 

State Homeland Security Grant Program ................................... 525,000 250,000 525,000 

Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention ...................................... 375,000 ( 2 ) 375,000 

Subtotal, State grants ............................................................ 900,000 250,000 900,000 

Discretionary Grants: 

Urban Area Security Initiative .................................................... 770,000 800,000 820,000 

Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants .............................. ( 3 ) .......................... 50,000 

Port security ................................................................................ 4 210,000 210,000 400,000 

Rail and transit security ............................................................ 5 175,000 175,000 400,000 

Buffer zone protection ................................................................ 50,000 50,000 50,000 

Intercity bus security .................................................................. 12,000 12,000 12,000 

Trucking security ......................................................................... 12,000 9,000 16,000 

Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program6 ................ 50,000 .......................... 40,000 

Metropolitan Medical Response System6 ................................... 33,000 .......................... 33,000 

Citizen Corps 6 ............................................................................ 15,000 15,000 15,000 

Subtotal, Discretionary Grants ............................................... 1,327,000 7 1,271,000 1,836,000 

National Programs:

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium ............................ 145,000 9 92,000 145,000 

Noble Training Center 8 ............................................................... 5,500 ( 9 ) 5,500 

National Exercise Program .......................................................... 49,000 50,000 50,000 

Technical Assistance .................................................................. 10 6,000 6,000 14,000 

Demonstration training grants ................................................... 30,000 .......................... 30,000 

Continuing training grants ......................................................... 31,000 3,000 31,000 

Evaluations and assessments .................................................... 19,000 19,000 19,000 

Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium ................................. 12,000 .......................... ..........................
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STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Management and Administration ............................................... .......................... 5,000 ..........................

Subtotal, National Programs .................................................. 297,500 175,000 294,500 

Total, State and Local Programs ........................................... 2,524,500 1,696,000 3,030,500 

1 Reflects new account structure pursuant to title VI of Public Law 109–295 and the reorganization notification of January 18, 2007. 2 Budget request proposes funding as 25 percent of State Homeland Security Grant Program. 

3 Excludes $35,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

4 Excludes $110,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

5 Excludes $100,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

6 CEDAP transferred to Discretionary Grants and Metropolitan Medical Response System and Citizens Corps transferred from National Pro- grams. 7 Budget proposal for $200,000,000 for the Emergency Management Performance Grants is reflected under the Emergency Management Per- formance Grants account. 8 Noble Training Center transferred to National Programs from United States Fire Academy, pursuant to the fiscal year 2007 reorganization. 9 Noble Training Center funding request reflected in National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. 

10 Reflects a transfer of $12,000,000 transferred to the National Protection and Programs Directorate for emergency communication tech- nical assistance pursuant to the fiscal year 2007 reorganization and excludes $2,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $3,030,500,000 for State and Local 

Programs. The funds provided for State and local grants are to be 

used for purposes consistent with each State’s homeland security 

strategy, including training and exercises; equipment, including 

interoperable communications equipment; and technical assistance; 

and may not, with certain exceptions, be used for construction activities. 

State and local assistance is for strengthening ‘‘first responders’’—police, fire, rescue, emergency, medical and other personnel— 

who are first on scene in the event of a terrorist attack, natural 

disaster or a catastrophic event. For purposes of eligibility for 

funds under this heading, any county, city, village, town, district, 

borough, parish, port authority, transit authority, intercity rail provider, commuter rail system, freight rail provider, water district, 

regional planning commission, council of government, Indian tribe 

with jurisdiction over Indian country, authorized tribal organization, Alaska Native village, independent authority, special district, 

or other political subdivision of any State shall constitute a ‘‘local 

unit of government.’’ 

The Committee expects the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency [FEMA] to continue all current overtime reimbursement 

practices. The Committee continues bill language prohibiting the 

use of funds for construction, except for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness [RCP], Port Security, Rail and Transit Security, and the 

Buffer Zone Protection Program grants. Bill language is included, 

however, to allow the State Homeland Security Grant Program 

[SHSGP], Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program 

[LETPP], and Urban Area Security Initiative [UASI] grants to be 

used for minor perimeter security projects and minor construction 

or renovation of necessary guard facilities, fencing and related efforts, not to exceed $1,000,000, as deemed necessary by the Secretary. The Committee notes the installation of communication 

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For SHSGP, LETPP, RCP, and UASI grants, application kits 

shall be made available within 45 days after the start of fiscal year 

2008. States shall have 90 days to apply after the grant guidance 

is issued, and FEMA shall act on an application within 90 days of 

its receipt. For SHSGP and LETPP, no less than 80 percent of 

these funds shall be allocated by the State to local units of government within 60 days of the State receiving the funds. The Committee includes bill language reflecting Puerto Rico’s unique governance status. 

The Committee is supportive of the Department’s efforts to 

evaluate applications based on risk and effectiveness. The Department should continue its efforts to evaluate SHSGP, LETPP, and 

UASI applications based on how effectively these grants will address identified homeland security needs. In those areas of the 

country where the risk is very high, the Department shall work aggressively to ensure these applications are produced in a manner 

in which appropriate levels of funding reflects the level of threat. 

The Committee includes bill language requiring the Government 

Accountability Office to report on the validity, relevance, reliability, 

timeliness, and availability of the risk factors, and the application 

of those factors in the allocation of discretionary grants to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives no later than 45 days after the date of enactment of 

this act. 

MAJOR PROGRAM TERMINATIONS OR REDUCTIONS

Overall, the President’s budget request reduces State and local 

grants and training programs from a fiscal year 2007 level of 

$3,386,500,000 to $2,196,000,000. The Committee is disappointed 

that the administration proposes to cut State and local homeland 

security programs. The Committee notes that it is shortsighted to 

attempt to justify a cut of $1,190,000,000 in first responder and 

other grants to States and cities by arguing $1,000,000,000 in 

interoperability grant funding is expected to be awarded by September 2007. This funding was made available by Congress as an 

enhancement to current Federal funding to address a known need 

and is not a substitute for fiscal year 2008 spending for police, fire, 

and other security efforts. 

According to the White House report, ‘‘The Federal Response to 

Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned’’, ‘‘We are not as prepared as 

we need to be at all levels within the country: Federal, State, local, 

and individual.’’ The Department has not offered any data indicating that this has changed since the report was issued in February 2006. Additionally, grant applications for the State Homeland Security Grant Program, Local Law Enforcement Terrorism 

Preparedness Program, and Urban Area Security Initiative Grants 

totaled over $7,400,000,000 of which only 23 percent were funded. 

And yet, the President’s budget request for the three programs 

combined in fiscal year 2008 is a 37 percent reduction from the fiscal year 2007 level. The Committee recognizes that the Federal dollars are required to build the capacity and cooperation needed for 

this Nation to be ready when disaster strikes. Therefore, the Committee has restored the funding level of grant programs and provided some necessary increases. 
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MEASURING CAPABILITIES

The Department claims to have a robust grant monitoring program based on the interim National Preparedness Goal (Goal), but 

over 1 year after the presidentially mandated and congressionally 

directed completion date of December 2005, the Goal is still not 

final. To date the Department cannot answer the questions listed 

in the interim Goal—‘‘How prepared do we need to be? How prepared are we? How do we prioritize efforts to close the gap?’’. It is 

essential that the Department move forward in establishing clearly 

defined measures of preparedness and their effectiveness. 

REAL ID ACT

The Committee is concerned that the President’s budget fails to 

address the unfunded Federal mandate imposed upon States by the 

REAL ID Act. The National Governor’s Association, National Conference of State Legislatures, and the American Association of 

Motor Vehicle Administrators jointly estimate that it will cost 

States $11,000,000,000 over 5 years to implement the REAL ID 

Act, which the President signed into law on May 11, 2005; the Department’s own estimate is $23,000,000,000 over the next 5 years. 

And yet, the President has not requested any funding for REAL ID 

Act implementation at the State level. Further, $35,412,000, which 

Congress appropriated in fiscal year 2006, still sits in the Federal 

Treasury awaiting use for REAL ID Act implementation to protect 

our citizens. 

Allowing States to use first responder funding for this purpose is 

not a substitute for direct funding, particularly when the administration proposes to reduce such funding by 52 percent. If the administration, and the Department, were serious about immigration 

enforcement and preventing terrorists from obtaining drivers’ licenses, sufficient resources would be requested. On 9/11, 18 of the 

19 perpetrators in the 9/11 attacks had been issued U.S. identification documents, including State drivers’ licenses. To date, according 

to the National Conference of State Legislatures, nine States have 

enacted legislation to withdraw from the program, which will result 

in citizens in those States being prohibited from using their drivers’ 

licenses to gain access to Federal buildings or for airline travel. If 

the administration is serious about enforcing this law, the President should request funds to pay for it. 

STATE GRANTS

The Committee recommends $525,000,000 for State Homeland 

Security Grant Programs [SHSGP], and $375,000,000 for Local 

Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program [LETPP] grants. 

All funds above the amount automatically allocated to States and 

territories (in accordance with section 1014 of Public Law 107–56) 

shall be allocated at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland 

Security based on risk (as defined by threat, vulnerability, and consequences), and on cooperation of multiple jurisdictions in preparing domestic preparedness plans. 

The Committee expects the Department to continue to work 

closely with States on the implementation of Homeland Security 

Presidential Directive-8 to ensure that rigorous analysis is used in 
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determining and assessing the unmet capabilities of State and local 

jurisdictions. 

DISCRETIONARY GRANTS

The Committee recommends $820,000,000 for UASI grants of 

which $20,000,000 is available for non-profit entities determined to 

be at risk by the Secretary. 

The Committee provides $50,000,000 for Regional Catastrophic 

Preparedness Grants. A gap remains in current Federal funding 

mechanisms to support regional efforts in homeland security. The 

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq 

Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28), provides funds to the tier 1 urban areas, and outlying areas to be selected by the Department, to address this issue for catastrophic 

events in urban areas most at risk. The Committee continues this 

initiative, that funds multi-jurisdictional efforts to provide regional 

approaches to catastrophic events, including mass evacuation. 

Therefore, $50,000,000 is provided for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants. These funds are provided to connect risk to local 

planning, to further regional collaboration, and ensure public education. Grant guidance shall be issued with the State Homeland 

Security Grant Program and Urban Area Security Initiative 

Grants. 

Of the total provided for discretionary transportation and infrastructure grants: $400,000,000 is for port security grants; 

$400,000,000 is for rail and transit security grants; $50,000,000 is 

for Buffer Zone Protection Program grants; $12,000,000 is for intercity bus security grants for the improvement of ticket identification, the installation of driver shields, the enhancement of emergency communications, enhancement of facility security, and further implementation of passenger screening; $16,000,000 is for 

trucking industry security grants to continue the Highway Watch 

grant program; $33,000,000 is for the Metropolitan Medical Response System; and $15,000,000 is for Citizen Corps. The Committee expects the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, and National Protection and Programs Directorate to provide operational subject matter expertise and to be fully engaged 

in the determination of grant awards, when appropriate. The Committee directs the Department to carefully consider the security 

needs of Amtrak in the allocation of funds. 

COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Committee provides $40,000,000 for Commercial Equipment 

Direct Assistance Program [CEDAP]. The Committee directs the 

Department to award funding through CEDAP only if projects or 

equipment are consistent with State Homeland Security Strategies 

and the unmet essential capabilities identified through Homeland 

Security Presidential Directive-8. 

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

Included in the amount recommended is $294,500,000 for national programs. This amount includes $14,000,000 for technical 

assistance; $145,000,000 for the existing members of the National 
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Domestic Preparedness Consortium, to be distributed consistent 

with the fiscal year 2007 allocation; $5,500,000 for Noble Training 

Center in Anniston, Alabama (Requested by: Shelby); $50,000,000 

for exercises; $30,000,000 for demonstration training grants; 

$31,000,000 for continuing training grants; and $19,000,000 for 

evaluations and assessments. 

NATIONAL DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM

The Committee recommends $145,000,000 for the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, instead of $92,000,000, as proposed in the budget. This funding shall be distributed in a manner 

consistent with fiscal year 2007: Center for Domestic Preparedness 

in Anniston, Alabama (Requested by: Shelby); National Emergency 

Response and Rescue Training Center in College Station, Texas 

(Requested by: Hutchison and Cornyn); National Energetic Material Research and Test Center in Socorro, New Mexico (Requested 

by: Domenici); Academy of Counter Terrorist Education in Baton 

Rouge, Louisiana (Requested by: Landrieu); and National Exercise, 

Test, and Training Center of the Department of Energy in Nye, Nevada (Requested by: Reid). 

DEMONSTRATION TRAINING GRANTS

The Committee provides $30,000,000 for demonstration training 

grants. The Committee expects this to continue to be a peer-reviewed competitive grant program. 

CONTINUING TRAINING GRANTS

The Committee provides $31,000,000 for continuing training 

grants. The Committee is supportive of programs which consistently deliver homeland security curricula in the form of executive 

education programs and accredited Masters Degree education. 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

The Committee is concerned Emergency Medical Services [EMS] 

is not considered an equal player among the first responder community and encourages the Department to require States to include 

EMS representatives in State planning efforts. 

INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS

The Committee notes that the Government Accountability Office 

[GAO] found that much work remains to improve communication 

interoperability (GAO–07–031) and that, ‘‘until DHS takes a more 

strategic approach to improving interoperable communications . . . 

States and localities are likely to make limited progress in improving interoperability.’’ Further, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita proved 

once again that a comprehensive strategy is needed. The Committee directs the Department to report to the Committee no later 

than February 5, 2008, on how it intends to develop and implement 

a strategic plan including the recommendations of the GAO report. 

The Committee also continues its direction that before grant dollars can be obligated by grantees for interoperable communications 

equipment, jurisdictions must certify to FEMA that they have an 

implementation plan that includes the following: governance struc-
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tures; policies; procedures; training; and planned exercises. Additionally, the Committee directs FEMA to work closely with the Office of Emergency Communications in the National Protection and 

Programs Directorate to further interoperable communications 

prior to a disaster. 

ELIGIBILITY

The Committee urges the Department to work with State and 

local governments to ensure regional authorities, such as port, 

transit, or tribal authorities, are given due consideration in the distribution of State grants. 

The Department is encouraged to consider the need for mass 

evacuation planning and pre-positioning of equipment for mass 

evacuations in allocating first responder funds. 

FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $662,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 300,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 700,000,000 

Firefighter assistance grants, as authorized by section 33 of the 

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229), 

assist local firefighting departments for the purpose of protecting 

the health and safety of the public and fire fighting personnel, including volunteers and emergency medical service personnel, 

against fire and fire-related hazards. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $700,000,000 for firefighter assistance grants, $400,000,000 above the request, including 

$560,000,000 for firefighter assistance grants, to remain available 

until September 30, 2009, and $140,000,000 for firefighter staffing 

grants, to remain available until September 30, 2008. 

The Committee directs the Department to continue the present 

practice of funding applications according to local priorities and 

those established by the United States Fire Administration; and to 

make $3,000,000 available for implementation of section 205(c) of 

Public Law 108–169 to the same grant applicants as in fiscal year 

2007 (Requested by: Stevens). 

The Committee further directs the Department to continue direct 

funding to fire departments and the peer review process. Not to exceed 5 percent of grant funds may be for program administration. 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $200,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 2 ......................................................................... 200,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 300,000,000 

1 Excludes $50,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Budget proposes $200,000,000 under State and local programs, displayed for comparability. 

Funding requested in this account provides support to the Nation’s all-hazards emergency management system and helps to 

build State and local emergency management capability. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $300,000,000 for emergency man- agement performance grants [EMPG], an increase of $100,000,000 

from the budget request. 

EMPG is an essential source of funding for State and local emergency management. State and local governments currently have 

productive relationships with the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency’s regional emergency managers that are critical to maintain 

an all-hazards response capability. The Committee expects these 

relationships to continue. 

The Committee directs FEMA to retain EMPG as a separate 

grant program, and not to combine its funding with any other 

grant allocation or application process. Not to exceed 3 percent of 

grant funds may be for administrative expenses. 

The Committee recognizes that the Emergency Management Performance Grants Program [EMPG] is the only direct source of allhazards funding and a vital component of the Nation’s preparedness and response capabilities. The Department’s report, entitled 

‘‘Nationwide Plan Review’’, demonstrates a clear need to update 

State and local emergency plans. According to the Department, 61 

percent of States and 69 percent of urban areas do not have adequate plans to respond to a catastrophic event. 

The Committee notes that to be truly prepared, strategic, capabilities-based planning must be linked with operational planning. 

This will not only produce more effective and realistic operation 

plans at the State and local levels, but will also help ensure that 

investments in capabilities are addressing needs gaps in the operation planning process. This clarity and focus on planning is critical to improving the preparedness of the Nation to deal with the 

wide range of risk. As partners in emergency management, EMPG 

recipients and FEMA should ensure that Federal investments are 

maximized across jurisdictional boundaries. FEMA is directed to 

issue guidance, developed in coordination with State and local entities, which will modernize the emergency management planning 

process. 

RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... ¥$477,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 1 ......................................................................... ¥505,000 

Committee recommendation 1 ............................................................... ¥505,000 

1Fee collections are estimated to exceed costs. 

The Radiological Emergency Preparedness [REP] program assists 

State and local governments in the development of off-site radiological emergency preparedness plans within the emergency planning zones of commercial nuclear power facilities licensed by the 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission [NRC]. The fund is financed from 

fees assessed and collected from the NRC licensees to recover the 

amounts anticipated to be obligated in the next fiscal year for expenses related to REP program activities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee provides for the receipt and expenditure of fees 

collected, as authorized by Public Law 105–276. The budget esti-
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mates fee collections to exceed expenditures by $505,000 in fiscal 

year 2008. 

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION

The Committee is concerned that the Radiological Emergency 

Preparedness Program [REPP] has not integrated its experience 

and lessons learned with other Department components. The Committee is confident that the Department’s reorganization will help 

facilitate this integration and urges REPP to expeditiously reach 

out to FEMA’s Grants Management, Infrastructure Protection, and 

other stakeholders. 

UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $41,349,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 43,300,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 43,300,000 

1 Includes a transfer of $5,500,000 for Noble Training Center to National Programs. 

The mission of the United States Fire Administration [USFA] is 

to reduce losses, both economic and human, due to fire and other 

emergencies through training, research, coordination and support. 

USFA also prepares the Nation’s first responder and health care 

leaders through ongoing, and when necessary, expedited training 

regarding how to evaluate and minimize community risk, improve 

protection to critical infrastructure, and be better prepared to react 

to all-hazard and terrorism emergencies. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $43,300,000 for the United States 

Fire Administration, as proposed in the budget. 

DISASTER RELIEF

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $1,500,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 2 ......................................................................... 1,700,000,000 

Committee recommendation 3 ............................................................... 1,700,000,000 

1 Excludes $4,260,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. Ex- cludes a transfer of $13,500,000 to Office of the Inspector General and a transfer of up to 

$30,000,000 to FEMA Management and Administration. 2 Excludes a transfer of up to $48,000,000 to FEMA Management and Administration. 

3 Excludes a transfer of $13,500,000 to Office of the Inspector General and a transfer of up to $48,000,000 to FEMA Management and Administration. 

Through the Disaster Relief Fund [DRF], the Department of 

Homeland Security provides a significant portion of the total Federal response to victims in presidentially declared major disasters 

and emergencies. Major disasters are declared when a State requests Federal assistance and proves that a given disaster is beyond the local and State capacity to respond. Under the DRF, 

FEMA will continue to operate the primary assistance programs, 

including Federal assistance to individuals and households; and 

public assistance, which includes the repair and reconstruction of 

State, local, and nonprofit infrastructure. The post-disaster hazard 

mitigation set-aside to States, as part of the DRF, works as a companion piece to the National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $1,700,000,000 for disaster relief. 

The Committee includes bill language transferring $13,500,000 of 

this amount to the Office of Inspector General for audits and investigations related to disasters, and permitting the transfer of up to 

$48,000,000 to FEMA Management and Administration to fund up 

to 250 permanent staff for the continued effort of professionalizing 

and expanding FEMA’s workforce. 

RESPONSIBLE DISASTER SPENDING

The Committee recognizes that the urgent nature of disaster response often forces Government entities to choose between the competing interests of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and urgency. 

The Committee directs FEMA to firmly establish measurable 

thresholds for transparent decisionmaking regarding Federal fiscal 

expenditures for disaster response. 

FISCAL YEAR 2008 DISASTER REQUIREMENTS

The Committee directs FEMA to provide a detailed estimate of 

the Disaster Relief funds required through September 30, 2008, to 

the Committee no later than July 15, 2007. Should the analysis indicate a shortfall, the Committee expects the President to seek sufficient emergency funds to meet disaster spending required for 

presidentially declared disasters through September 30, 2008. 

INTERNAL CONTROLS

The Committee continues to be concerned with FEMA’s lack of 

internal controls to combat waste, fraud, and abuse and its inability to validate identities and addresses to prevent future fraudulent 

disbursements. The Government Accountability Office [GAO] has 

reported (GAO–07–300), ‘‘ineffective preventive controls for FEMA’s 

IHP (Individuals and Households Program) have resulted in substantial fraudulent and improper payments . . . our estimate of 

$1,000,000,000 in potentially improper and/or fraudulent payments 

through February (2007) is likely understated.’’ The Committee directs FEMA to continue to work aggressively to address these 

shortcomings and to work on safeguards, such as those utilizing 

automated identification verification, as employed by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense for entity recognition, to ensure 

proper management for future disasters. Controls shall be consistent with Department of Homeland Security privacy policy. 

DISASTER ASSISTANCE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $569,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 875,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 875,000 

1 Excludes $320,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

Disaster assistance loans authorized by the Robert T. Stafford 

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5162) are 

loans to States for the non-Federal portion of cost sharing funds, 

and community disaster loans to local governments incurring a 

substantial loss of tax and other revenues as a result of a major 
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disaster. The funds requested for this program include direct loans 

and a subsidy based on criteria including loan amount and interest 

charged. As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 

U.S.C. 661 et seq.), this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans), as well as administrative expenses of the program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $875,000, as proposed in the budget, 

in subsidy costs and administrative expenses for disaster assistance direct loans. Bill language is included directing the gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans to not exceed 

$25,000,000. 

FLOOD MAP MODERNIZATION FUND

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $198,980,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 194,881,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 200,000,000 

This appropriation supports the functions necessary to modernize 

and digitize flood maps. The flood maps are used to determine appropriate risk-based premium rates for the National Flood Insurance Program, to complete flood hazard determinations required of 

the Nation’s lending institutions, and to develop appropriate disaster response plans for Federal, State, and local emergency management personnel. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $200,000,000 for the Flood Map 

Modernization Fund and includes language in the bill that provides 

up to 3 percent of the funds may be made available for administrative purposes. 

PROGRAM STATUS

The Committee notes that Congress, recognizing the connection 

between reliable flood maps and reduced flood damage, funded the 

Flood Map Modernization program. When the program began, it 

was estimated that the total cost would be $1,000,000,000 through 

fiscal year 2008. The Committee is pleased to achieve that goal in 

this act and remains committed to ensuring citizens and governments make wise planning decisions by using modern flood maps. 

Based on risk, over 92 percent of the Nation’s population is using 

a modernized map and 65 percent of the Nation’s land area is covered by a modernized map. 

However, the Committee has expressed its concern over the 

years regarding the data input of the program and therefore recognizes, that even in light of FEMA’s mid-course correction to clarify 

data standards, there is still work to do. Additionally, the Committee recognizes that the National Academy of Sciences [NAS] released a report in January 2007 entitled, ‘‘Base Map Inputs for 

Floodplain Mapping.’’ The report focuses on the adequacy of im-
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agery and elevation data, the two ‘‘base’’ layers of floodplain maps, 

and includes recommendations to advance the program. Finally, 

the Committee recognizes there will be a need for resources to keep 

maps up-to-date over the long-term. 

FEMA is directed to report to the Committee, no later than February 5, 2008, regarding the additional needs for a continued Flood 

Map Modernization program, including additional work that needs 

to be completed, resources necessary to keep maps up-to-date, potential cost-share with State and local governments, and how 

FEMA intends to implement the recommendations in the NAS report. 

GULF STATES FLOOD MAPS

The Committee is concerned that the rebuilding effort in the gulf 

region will be further delayed without new flood insurance rate 

maps that reflect the damage done by Hurricanes Katrina and 

Rita. The Committee encourages FEMA to work expeditiously with 

the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop accurate maps. FEMA 

is directed to brief the Committee, no later than October 31, 2007, 

on the progress of accurate flood plain mapping in the gulf coast 

region. 

NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE FUND

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... ($128,588,000) 

Budget estimate, 2008 1 ......................................................................... (145,000,000) 

Committee recommendation 1 ............................................................... (145,000,000) 

1Fully offset by fee collections. 

The National Flood Insurance Fund is a fee-generated fund 

which provides funding for the National Flood Insurance Program. 

This program enables property owners to purchase flood insurance 

otherwise unavailable in the commercial market. The National 

Flood Insurance Act of 1968 authorizes the Federal Government to 

provide flood insurance on a national basis. This insurance is available to communities which enact and enforce appropriate floodplain 

management measures and covers virtually all types of buildings 

and their contents up to $350,000 for residential types and 

$1,000,000 for all other types. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $145,000,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for the National Flood Insurance Fund and provides that 

up to $34,000,000 may be transferred to the National Flood Mitigation Fund for expenses under section 1366 of the National Flood 

Insurance Act (42 U.S.C. 4104c). 

NATIONAL FLOOD MITIGATION FUND

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... ¥$31,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 1 ......................................................................... ¥34,000,000 

Committee recommendation 1 ............................................................... ¥34,000,000 

1 By transfer from the National Flood Insurance Fund. 

The National Flood Mitigation Fund [NFMF] receives funding 

from a fee-generated discretionary fund transferred from the National Flood Insurance Fund. NFMF provides assistance planning 
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to States and communities for implementing floodplain management measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood 

damage to buildings and other structures eligible for insurance 

under the National Flood Insurance Program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee provides for the transfer of up to $34,000,000 as 

proposed in the budget, from the National Flood Insurance Fund 

to this account. 

NATIONAL PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION FUND

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $100,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 100,053,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 120,000,000 

The National Pre-Disaster Mitigation [PDM] program provides 

grants to States, communities, territories, and Indian tribal governments for hazard mitigation planning and implementing mitigation 

projects prior to a disaster event. PDM grants are awarded on a 

competitive basis. This program operates independent of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, funded through the Disaster Relief 

Fund, which provides grants to a State in which a disaster has 

been declared. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $120,000,000 for the National PreDisaster Mitigation Fund, an increase of $19,947,000 from the 

budget request. 

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $151,470,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 140,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 153,000,000 

This appropriation funds grants to nonprofit and faith-based organizations at the local level to supplement their programs for 

emergency food and shelter to provide for the immediate needs of 

the homeless. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $153,000,000, as proposed in the 

budget, for the Emergency Food and Shelter program. 
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TITLE IV 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SERVICES 

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $181,990,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 30,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 50,523,000 

1 Excludes $8,000,000 in emergency supplemental appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110– 

28. 

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services [USCIS] 

funds expenses necessary for the administration of laws and the 

provision of services related to people seeking to enter, reside, 

work, and naturalize in the United States. In addition to directly 

appropriated resources, fee collections are available for the operations of USCIS. 

Immigration Examinations Fees.—USCIS collects fees from persons applying for immigration benefits to support the adjudication 

of applications, as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality 

Act (8 U.S.C. 1356). 

H1–B and L Fraud Prevention and Detection Fees.—USCIS collects fees from petitioners seeking a beneficiary’s initial grant of 

H1–B or L nonimmigrant classification or those petitioners seeking 

to change a beneficiary’s employer within those classifications 

(Public Law 108–447). 

H1–B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Fees.—USCIS collects fees from 

petitioners using the H1–B program (Public Law 108–447). 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends total resources of $2,589,395,000, 

including direct appropriations of $50,523,000 and estimated fee 

collections of $2,538,872,000. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—FUNDING SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 2

Appropriations 1 .............................................................................. 181,990 30,000 50,523 

Estimated fee collections: 

Immigration examinations fees ............................................ 1,760,000 2,494,872 2,494,872 

H–1B and L fraud prevention and detection fees ............... 31,000 31,000 31,000 

H–1B non-immigrant petitioner fees ................................... 13,000 13,000 13,000 
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UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—FUNDING SUMMARY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 2

Total, Estimated fee collections ....................................... 1,804,000 2,538,872 2,538,872 

Total, Available Funding .................................................. 1,985,990 2,568,872 2,589,395 

1 Excludes $8,000,000 in emergency supplemental appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Reflects a permanent realignment of $523,000 to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for various parole programs, pursuant to section 827. 

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION [EEV]

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is 

$30,000,000, 255 positions, and 255 full-time equivalents, as proposed in the budget, to provide directly appropriated funding to 

continue the voluntary Employment Eligibility Verification [EEV] 

program at anticipated fiscal year 2007 levels. These funds, combined with anticipated carryover funding from fiscal year 2007 of 

$42,890,000, are distributed as follows: $9,400,000 for program administration; $40,710,000 for program operations; $6,610,000 for 

systems enhancements; and $16,170,000 for outreach and publicity. 

ADDRESSING THE FBI BACKGROUND CHECK BACKLOG

The Committee recognizes that USCIS has made substantial 

progress over the last several years to successfully address the 

backlog of applications and petitions within its control. However, as 

of April 4, 2007, there were 339,415 name checks pending with the 

Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI]. Of that number, 162,394 

were older than 6 months. On average, security background checks 

take nearly 4 months. This backlog, which is outside the control of 

USCIS, hampers the agency in making timely decisions on applications and petitions. As immigration fees rise, it is incumbent upon 

the Federal Government to provide accurate and timely services in 

relation to these fees. 

The Committee finds this situation unacceptable and includes in its recommendation an additional $20,000,000 to address this 

issue. While the Committee continues to expect USCIS to be a feefunded agency, historically the Committee has provided appropriated funding to address specific backlogs. The Committee believes, given the seriousness of the backlog of security checks, it is 

appropriate to provide appropriated funding in this narrow instance. These additional funds, when combined with the additional 

$8,000,000 provided in the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, 

Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 

2007 (Public Law 110–28), should make significant progress in addressing this backlog. 

The Committee restricts the ability of USCIS to obligate this 

funding until the Secretary of Homeland Security and the United 

States Attorney General provide a specific plan to the Committee 

that describes how this issue will be addressed comprehensively. 

The Committee expects the report to outline how the funding will 

be used, and how USCIS and the FBI will use existing funding to 

supplement the amount provided in this act in order to eliminate 

the backlogs of security checks. Further, the Committee expects 
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this plan, which should be submitted no later than September 15, 

2007, will describe the existing business processes for security 

checks, the reforms made, the information sharing protocols employed, and the total level of resources used to address the backlog. 

BENEFIT PAROLE PROGRAMS TRANSFER

On March 31, 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Security exercised section 872 authority and transferred $523,000 for the 

Cuban-Haitian Entrant Program, the Moscow Refugee Program, 

and the Humanitarian Parole Program from U.S. Immigration and 

Customs Enforcement’s Office of Investigations (International) to 

USCIS. The Committee concurs with this action and makes the 

transfer permanent. 

BACKLOG ELIMINATION

The Committee directs USCIS to continue to report quarterly on 

the status of application processing and the backlog reduction plan. 

The Committee is aware of the additional cost burdens placed on 

the USCIS budget for employees traveling to remote areas in Alaska and Hawaii. The Committee directs the Department to take this 

into consideration when allocating travel funds to these States. 

The following table, which includes appropriations and estimated 

fee collections, summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as 

compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—PROGRAM SUMMARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Appropriations: 

Business transformation ....................................................... 47,000 ............................ ............................

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements [SAVE] ......... 21,100 ............................ ............................

Employment Eligibility Verification [EEV] ............................. 113,890 30,000 30,000 

FBI Background Check .......................................................... ............................ ............................ 20,000 

Benefit parole programs 2 ..................................................... ............................ ............................ 523 

Total, Appropriations ........................................................ 181,990 30,000 50,523 

Fee Collections: 

Adjudication Services: 

Pay and benefits .......................................................... 624,600 763,962 763,962 

Operating expenses: 

District operations .............................................. 385,400 551,701 551,701 

Service Center operations ................................... 267,000 354,527 354,527 

Asylum, refugee and international operations ... 75,000 91,120 91,120 

Records operations ............................................. 67,000 80,589 80,589 

Business transformation ..................................... ............................ 139,000 139,000 

Subtotal, Adjudication Services ..................... 1,419,000 1,980,899 1,980,899 

Information and Customer Services: 

Pay and benefits .......................................................... 81,000 93,132 93,132 

Operating expenses: 

National Customer Service Center ...................... 48,000 49,357 49,357 

Information services ........................................... 15,000 19,375 19,375 

Subtotal, Information and Customer Services ............................................................. 144,000 161,864 161,864 
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UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—PROGRAM SUMMARY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 enacted 1Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Administration: 

Pay and benefits .......................................................... 45,000 79,268 79,268 

Operating expenses ...................................................... 196,000 295,289 295,289 

Subtotal, Administration ......................................... 241,000 374,557 374,557 

Systematic Alien Vertification for Entitlements [SAVE] ....... ............................ 21,552 21,552 

Total, Fee Collections ....................................................... 1,804,000 2,538,872 2,538,872 

1 Excludes $8,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

2 Reflects a permanent realignment of $523,000 to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services from U.S. Immigration and Customs 

Enforcement for various parole programs, pursuant to section 827. 

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $211,033,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 219,786,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 221,076,000 

1 Excludes $3,000,000 by transfer in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110– 

28. 

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Salaries and Expenses appropriation provides funds for basic and some advanced 

training to Federal law enforcement personnel from more than 80 

agencies. This account also allows for research of new training 

methodologies; provides for training to certain State, local, and foreign law enforcement personnel on a space-available basis; and accreditation of Federal law enforcement training programs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $221,076,000 for salaries and expenses of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center [FLETC] 

for fiscal year 2008. The Committee recommendation includes an 

increase of $10,043,000 above the fiscal year 2007 level in 

annualization and inflationary adjustments, as well as for training 

accreditation of Federal law enforcement agencies. 

The Committee includes bill language requiring the Director of 

FLETC to ensure all training centers are operated at the highest 

capacity feasible throughout the fiscal year. The Committee also 

expects the Director to maintain training at or near capacity before 

entering into new leases with private contractors or establishing 

new partner organizations. 

ACCREDITATION

The Committee recognizes the significance of the accreditation of 

Federal law enforcement agencies that has been undertaken for the 

last several years. The Committee strongly endorses the commitment of all Federal agencies to achieve high standards for law enforcement training and believes the Federal Law Enforcement Accreditation [FLETA] Board is the appropriate vehicle for assuring 

that the process for standardization and accreditation is continued 
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and fully supported. The Committee notes that FLETA has been 

funded through the FLETC budget since its inception and that 

staff assigned to support the FLETA Board are housed at FLETC 

and carried on the FLETC personnel rolls for purposes of convenience. The Committee believes for purposes of budgeting support, 

the FLETA Board shall remain at FLETC. 

The Committee encourages FLETC to continue and expand existing institutional partnerships prior to initiating new partnerships 

to assist in meeting State, local, and other training needs. 

ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED

EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $64,246,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 43,270,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 44,470,000 

This account provides for the acquisition and related costs for expansion and maintenance of facilities of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center [FLETC]. This includes construction and 

maintenance of facilities and environmental compliance. The environmental compliance funds ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and State environmental laws and regulations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $44,470,000 for acquisition, construction, improvements, and related expenses for expansion and 

maintenance of facilities of FLETC. 

ARTESIA DETENTION FACILITY, ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO

Included in the amount recommended by the Committee is an increase of $1,200,000 above the request to fund the construction of 

the Artesia Detention Facility. This facility will provide the appropriate environment for detention operations training through a 

purpose-designed facility (Requested by: Domenici). 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SUMMARY

The mission of Science and Technology [S&T] is to conduct, stimulate, and enable homeland security research, development, testing, and to facilitate the timely transition of capabilities to Federal, 

State, local, and tribal end-users. 

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $134,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 142,632,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 140,632,000 

1 Excludes a rescission of $1,215,486 pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

The Management and Administration account funds salaries and 

expenses related to the Office of the Under Secretary for Science 

and Technology, and headquarters and field operations, including 

the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, 

Plum Island, and the Environmental Measurements Laboratory. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $140,632,000 for management and 

administration of programs and activities carried out by Science 

and Technology [S&T]. 

The Committee is pleased with the rapid progress S&T appears 

to be making toward resolving past deficiencies. The new Under 

Secretary has restructured the directorate’s programs, worked to 

obligate resources in a timely fashion, and instituted a capable 

budget office able to deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensible 

documents. Only time will tell if this new enterprise is on course 

to produce useful scientific and technological solutions to threats to 

the homeland. 

ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESOURCES

Last year, the Committee learned S&T was assessing various 

programs for operating costs that had not been fully accounted for 

in the management and administration account. While this practice 

appears to have ceased, the Committee reminds the Department 

that it expects to be notified should S&T assess any program for 

administrative costs exceeding 5 percent of the total program appropriation through a notification pursuant to section 503 of this 

act. 

INTERNAL CONTROL AND STAFFING

The Committee remains concerned about internal controls at 

S&T. According to the Government Accountability Office, as of 

March 9, 2007, S&T had not filled about 35 percent of its total authorized full-time equivalents [FTEs] for headquarters and field operations (135 of 383) and about 53 percent of the FTEs allocated 

to S&T’s Chief Financial Officer’s office (19 of 36). The Department 

and S&T are to move expeditiously to address the critical issues of 

staffing and internal controls. 

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, AND OPERATIONS

Appropriations, 2007 123 ....................................................................... $749,009,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 656,468,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 697,364,000 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to reorganizations in fiscal year 2007 and rescission 

of prior year funds taken in fiscal year 2007. 2 Excludes $5,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

3 Includes a rescission of $125,000,000 in prior year appropriations as required by section 529 

of Public Law 109–295. 

Science and Technology supports the mission of DHS through 

basic and applied research, fabrication of prototypes, research and 

development to mitigate the effects of weapons of mass destruction, 

as well as acquiring and field testing equipment. Separate funding 

is provided for 12 different activities or portfolios. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATONS

The Committee recommends $697,364,000 for research, development, acquisition, and operations of Science and Technology for fiscal year 2008. 
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The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, AND OPERATIONS 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1 2

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Borders and Maritime Security .................................................. $33,436,000 $25,936,000 $25,479,000 

Chemical and Biological ............................................................ 229,453,000 228,949,000 216,038,000 

Command, Control, and Interoperability ................................... 57,612,000 63,600,000 61,763,000 

Explosives ................................................................................... 105,231,000 63,749,000 81,726,000 

Human Factors ........................................................................... 6,800,000 12,600,000 6,706,000 

Infrastructure and Geophysical ................................................. 74,781,000 24,000,000 64,000,000 

Innovation .................................................................................. 38,000,000 59,900,000 46,000,000 

Laboratory Facilities ................................................................... 105,649,000 88,814,000 103,814,000 

Test and Evaluation, Standards ................................................ 25,432,000 25,520,000 24,219,000 

Transition ................................................................................... 24,040,000 24,700,000 23,901,000 

University Programs ................................................................... 48,575,000 38,700,000 38,718,000 

Homeland Security Institute ...................................................... 3 (10,000,000 ) 3 (10,000,000 ) 5,000,000 

Total, Research, Development, Acquisition and Operations ..................................................................................... 749,009,000 656,468,000 697,364,000 

1 Reflects transfer of resources pursuant to reorganization in fiscal year 2007, rescission of prior year funds taken in fiscal year 2007, and 

a new program, project, and activity structure based on the December 2006 budget realignment. 2 Includes a rescission of $125,000,000 in prior year appropriations as required by section 529 of Public Law 109–295 and excludes 

$5,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 3 The Homeland Security Institute funding of $10,000,000 is distributed among the various programs in fiscal year 2007 and the budget 

request. 

HOMELAND SECURITY INSTITUTE

The authority for the Homeland Security Institute [HSI] contained in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, expires in April 2009. 

HSI has not been a visible activity within the Department; its accomplishments have been modest, its budget hidden among the 

other activities from which it has drawn a tap. Indeed, its request 

for an appropriation was wholly unjustified in the fiscal year 2007 

budget submission and a justification was provided for fiscal year 

2008 only after the Committee specifically asked for it. The Committee provides $5,000,000 for this activity, $5,000,000 below the 

comparable request, and creates a separate program, project, activity [PPA] for HSI. It also reduces funding for the program in recognition that most of the HSI’s funding comes from contracts with 

other agencies. In fiscal year 2007, and in the fiscal year 2008 request, $10,000,000 is provided for HSI, buried in other PPAs. These 

PPAs, from which the budget request proposes an HSI tap, have 

been reduced accordingly. 

REDUCTIONS

Given S&T’s past history, the Committee has approved few initiatives within this account. All activities within each PPA line are 

reduced to fiscal year 2007 levels or are provided the requested 

amounts, whichever is lower, unless otherwise noted. Other reductions reflect the movement of the Homeland Security Institute resources out of the various PPAs into a single PPA. 

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL

The Committee recommends $216,038,000 for Chemical and Biological programs, $12,911,000 less than the budget request. The 

Committee provides the requested level of funding for surveillance 
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and detection operations and research activities. BioWatch 3 detection offers to detect more pathogens, more rapidly, at less expense 

than currently deployed systems. 

COMMAND, CONTROL, AND INTEROPERABILITY

The Committee provides $61,763,000 for Command, Control, and 

Interoperability, $1,837,000 below the request. The Committee provides an increase of $10,000,000 for cyber security and Internetbased control systems protection. These funds will assist in finding 

solutions to address flaws in the computerized systems that control 

generators, switching stations, and electrical substations. The Committee believes that well planned cyber attacks, such as the recent 

attacks against Estonia, could have devastating consequences in 

this country and encourages S&T to continue its Distributed Environment for Critical Infrastructure Decision-making Exercises program for research of low probability, high consequence cyber attacks against infrastructure critical to the U.S. economy. 

EXPLOSIVES

The Committee provides $81,726,000 for explosives research, an 

increase of $17,977,000 over the request, to support S&T’s requirements under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-19. Improvised explosive devices carry severe consequences, especially in the 

transportation sector and at special events. S&T is directed to work 

toward producing detection technologies that deter, reduce, or 

eliminate explosive attacks and their consequences. S&T should 

also look for next generation detection innovations for car bombs 

and hidden explosives to compliment short-term military research 

aimed at detection. Further, S&T should coordinate its research 

and development efforts with other Federal activities to avoid duplication of effort. 

COUNTER-MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS

The Committee was disappointed to learn that additional funding provided in fiscal year 2007 for a comprehensive passenger aircraft suitability assessment resulted in a decision by the administration to push back its report and recommendation on deployment 

of these systems until fiscal year 2010. While the additional resources allowed a greater number of aircraft to be assessed, the 

major concerns about these systems such as effectiveness and reliability should soon be well characterized. The Committee directs 

the Department to report on the first portion of Phase III testing 

by the end of fiscal year 2008 and provide a recommendation on 

whether these systems are suitable for deployment or not. 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY LABORATORY

The Committee is aware of the need to expand laboratory space 

at the Transportation Security Laboratory [TSL] in order to safely 

house the Independent Test and Evaluation [ITE] program. Further, the Committee is aware that product certifications provided 

at no charge by the TSL are a valuable service for vendors who 

send their products for evaluation, and that the product certification system encourages the development of newer security tech-
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nology. The Committee directs S&T to report on the costs and benefits of charging companies for certification of their products in 

light of the potential to provide enhanced certification services and 

the capital improvement needs of the laboratory housing the ITE 

program. S&T is directed to report to the Committee on this costbenefit analysis by February 5, 2008. 

ANALYSIS, DISSEMINATION, VISUALIZATION, INSIGHT, SYNTHESIS, AND

ENHANCEMENT

The Committee is aware that S&T has created the knowledge 

management architecture known as Analysis, Dissemination, Visualization, Insight, Synthesis, and Enhancement [ADVISE] to integrate various information capabilities. Given that the prototype 

uses departmental and other data, including some on U.S. citizens, 

it has significant privacy implications. The report accompanying 

the House passed fiscal year 2007 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill (House Report 109–476) directed the Department to submit a program plan, including goals and costs, by 

November 3, 2006. This report has not been submitted. The Committee recommends no funding for this program in fiscal year 2008. 

Future year funding will depend on the Department’s willingness 

to provide a program plan and a privacy statement. 

SOUTH EAST REGION RESEARCH INITIATIVE

The amount recommended includes $35,000,000 for the Oak 

Ridge National Laboratory for competitive awards to continue the 

Southeast Region Research Initiative Program (Requested by: 

Cochran, Alexander, and Corker). 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND GEOPHYSICAL

The Committee restores funding for the Regional Technology Integration initiative to the fiscal year 2007 level of $10,000,000. This 

program, in Anaheim, California; Cincinnati, Ohio; Seattle, Washington; and Memphis, Tennessee, facilitates the transition of innovative technologies and organizational concepts to national, regional, State, and local jurisdictions (Requested by: Feinstein). 

INNOVATION

The Committee provides $46,000,000 for Innovation, a 21 percent 

increase over fiscal year 2007, and the Committee supports S&T efforts to explore innovative technologies, even if they face a substantial risk of failure, provided the potential benefits are even more 

substantial. Of the amount provided, $8,000,000 is for composite 

hull technology research, as requested. These funds are provided 

with the understanding that this is an equal financial partnership 

with the Coast Guard and industry. 

LABORATORIES

The Committee provides $11,000,000 for the National Bio and 

Agro Defense Facility [NBAF], as requested in the budget. 

The Committee was disappointed that the Department failed to 

provide a request that reflected its construction obligations for the 

Physical Science Facility and refurbishment of building 325 at the 
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory located in Hanford, Washington. The Committee provides $15,000,000 for ongoing construction activities in support of the Department’s November 7, 2006, 

memorandum of understanding with the National Nuclear Security 

Administration and the United States Department of Energy (Requested by: Murray and Cantwell). 

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

The Committee notes the importance of using behavioral and social sciences to detect, analyze, and better understand and prevent 

threats posed by terrorists, and commends the Department for elevating the status of behavioral science with the establishment of a 

new Human Factors Division. To support this initiative, the Committee encourages continued and increased support for the competitively awarded University Programs’ Scholars and Fellows program, which is critical to the development of the next generation 

of homeland security scientists. 

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

The Committee believes new technologies may significantly help 

the Department as it seeks to secure our homeland. The Committee 

encourages the Department to develop through competitive awards 

such technologies as: small, rugged mass spectrometers; gallium 

nitride based multi-mission phase array radar; high throughput 

backscatter personal screeners; explosive detection using computer 

tomography and neutron technology, data systems that are 

scaleable, easily deployable, and do not require significant power or 

cooling infrastructure; mono-energetic gamma resonant imaging 

and detections systems; respirators using antimicrobial iodinated 

technology; and supercomputing centers that utilize smart sensor 

algorithms on low cost processors. 

DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE

SUMMARY

The mission of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office [DNDO] is 

to improve the Nation’s capability to detect and report attempts to 

import, possess, store, develop, or transport nuclear and radiological material for use against the Nation. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a total program level of 

$550,000,000 for activities of DNDO for fiscal year 2008. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations as compared to the fiscal year 2007 and budget request levels: 

DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: 

Management and Administration ............................................... 30,468 34,000 32,000 

Research, Development, and Operations .................................... 272,500 319,900 336,000 
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DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2007 

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2008 

budget request 

Committee recommendations 

Systems Acquisition .................................................................... 178,000 208,000 182,000 

Total, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office .............................. 480,968 561,900 550,000 

1 Excludes $135,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

NON-CONTAINER SECURITY

The Committee notes DNDO plans to scan roughly 98 percent of 

containerized cargo entering the country by the end of 2008. Over 

the following years, DNDO will work toward scanning the remaining 2 percent of container cargo coming through quieter ports and 

other means. In the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina 

Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28) 

an additional $100,000,000 was provided toward this goal. However, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, containerized cargo makes up only about half of the sea-borne shipping (by 

tonnage), the rest is non-containerized and largely unscanned. Surprisingly, even more cargo enters the country by air than by seaborne containerized vessels and virtually none of this cargo is 

scanned as it is off-loaded. 

While the Committee endorses assuring that containers entering 

the country are scanned, it firmly believes that DNDO should also 

begin to focus its energies on the roughly three-quarters of all 

cargo that is not containerized and entering the country without 

radiation scanning. Further, as exemplified by the assassination of 

a former Russian spy in London with Polonium-210, radioactive 

materials appear to be able to be moved aboard passenger aircraft. 

DNDO should use its discretion when allocating its radiation detection equipment and other resources to focus on reducing the greatest amount of risk. DNDO should consider intelligence estimates, 

transportation pathways, origins of cargo and people, and other factors in determining scanner placement. Given the recent supplemental resources aimed at containerized cargo and the gaping hole 

for other types of cargo, the Committee recommends $45,500,000 be 

used to enhance non-containerized, high risk security. The allocation of these funds is described in the separate accounts below. 

SECURING THE CITIES

The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for the Securing the 

Cities initiative, ($5,000,000 within the Research, Development, 

Operations account, and $25,000,000 within the Systems Acquisition account), a decrease of $10,000,000 below the budget request. 

The Committee strongly supports the goals of this program, to detect radiological weapons before they are brought into our cities 

from the Nation’s interior and elsewhere, by tripling the amount 

available to this program over fiscal year 2007. However, the aggressive expansion of the program proposed by the administration 

is premature since it has no strategic plan, is based on several assumptions that run counter to current intelligence in this threat 

arena, and has no measure of success, nor an end point for infra-
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structure build out. The Committee directs DNDO to submit a strategic plan for its phased deployment that: (1) prioritizes the cities 

to be covered by the program; (2) lays out a decision matrix on 

which routes will be covered into the city whether by land, sea or 

air; (3) addresses whether decoy detection systems would benefit 

the public good; (4) indicates what level of detection infrastructure 

makes sense for each city; (5) addresses whether any given deployment has a reasonable chance of success against an adversary with 

at least a moderate level of technological know-how; and (6) establishes a 5-year projected cost of the program. In addition, DNDO 

must enter into a memorandum of understanding with any city receiving resources from the program outlining the duties and resource requirements expected of DNDO and expected of the city 

over the foreseeable future. 

THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR DETECTION ARCHITECTURE

The Committee understands the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office [DNDO] has been a leader in the development of the Global 

Nuclear Detection Architecture and is working closely with the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies whose aim is to 

find a nuclear or radiological weapon before it reaches our Nation’s 

shores. The Committee applauds this effort. The Committee directs 

DNDO to provide a classified briefing to the Committee on ways it 

plans to incorporate current intelligence into the structure and implementation of the Architecture by October 1, 2007. 

THE NUCLEAR THREAT AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Nuclear ‘‘detection’’ is only one element in the fight against nuclear terrorism. Other efforts, such as intelligence gathering, securing nuclear materials overseas, and non-proliferation activities all 

contribute to slowing the spread of these weapons of mass destruction. While coordination between detection functions within the 

Federal Government appears to be improving, little coordination 

occurs between these other efforts to find the best use of funds. The 

Committee encourages DNDO to work with its partners to go beyond the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture to begin balancing 

all efforts in a coordinated fashion. 

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2007 ............................................................................. $30,468,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 34,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,000,000 

The Management and Administration account funds salaries, 

benefits and expenses for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $32,000,000 for management and 

administration, a reduction of $2,000,000 from the request. 

The Committee has not fully funded the budget request for increased staffing since DNDO has not fully identified specific positions needed in the Chief of Staff’s office or new engineering positions to be filled. Further, DNDO is still well below its fiscal year 

2007 authorized staffing level. The Committee provides sufficient 
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resources to annualize prior year positions and pay for cost of living increases. 

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATIONS

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $272,500,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 319,900,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 336,000,000 

1 Excludes $35,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee provides $336,000,000 for research, development, 

and operations carried out by DNDO. The Committee provides a increase of $16,100,000 from the level proposed in the budget to increase funding to address the highest risk routes of entry into the 

country. 

NON-CONTAINER SECURITY

The Committee recognizes that DNDO plans to scan 98 percent 

of containerized cargo entering the Nation by the end of 2008. Public Law 110–28 appropriated $100,000,000 to enhance this effort. 

Other higher risk pathways into the country are currently left 

unmonitored. The Committee recommends that $31,000,000 requested for further deployment of radiation portal monitors for container security be redirected to other higher risk means of entering 

the country, such as other forms of cargo or cargo crossing the border between points of entry. A total of $29,000,000 is moved to the 

Research, Development, and Operations account from the Systems 

Acquisition account, of which $20,000,000 is to deploy 20 domestic 

teams to screen general aviation aircraft for illicit nuclear materials; $3,000,000 is for development of mobile detection systems to 

scan aircraft; and $6,000,000 is to enhance detection links between 

seaports and railroads at a test center in Tacoma, Washington, as 

authorized in section 121(i) of the Security and Accountability For 

Every Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347) (Requested by: Murray). 

RED TEAMING

The Committee recommends $9,800,000 for red teaming activities, as requested in the budget. The Domestic Nuclear Detection 

Office [DNDO] initiated the red team program to help identify 

weaknesses in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture. Red 

team exercises may reveal where operational improvements are 

needed and lead to a greater likelihood of preventing, detecting, or 

deterring a nuclear attack. Early reports hint that the red teaming 

efforts may be more collegial than adversarial—perhaps a proper 

initial step—but the Committee encourages aggressive red team efforts that challenge the system, just as a terrorist might. Further, 

the red team should not just challenge the pieces of the architecture, but the architecture as a whole; if DNDO efforts are focused 

on one well guarded pathway, challenge the other more vulnerable 

routes, illustrate the weaknesses, and push for change. 
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TRANSFORMATIONAL RESEARCH

The Committee provides $100,000,000 for transformational research for DNDO’s development of advanced technologies to detect 

nuclear or radiological weapons and the materials used to conceal 

them and for other purposes. It is unsettling that the media reports 

that the detector systems being installed around the Nation and 

the world will not likely detect shielded highly enriched uranium 

[HEU]. Given that at least one unstable nation, with a significant 

terrorist presence within its borders, has a nuclear arsenal composed of HEU-based weapons, makes these efforts all the more important. Some of these technologies will use active interrogation to 

find illicit materials within cargo containers and other conveyances, 

which is suitable in some commercial settings, but because of emissions, may not be suitable for situations where people may be exposed. The Committee believes that for efforts, such as Securing 

the Cities, to be truly successful, passive or other harmless technologies should be pursued so they might be safely used in public 

settings. 

SYSTEMS ACQUISITION

Appropriations, 2007 1 ........................................................................... $178,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2008 ........................................................................... 208,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 182,000,000 

1 Excludes $100,000,000 in emergency appropriations pursuant to Public Law 110–28. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee provides $182,000,000 for DNDO’s procurement 

and deployment of the domestic nuclear detection architecture. Of 

the amount provided, $144,000,000 is for the deployment of radiation portal monitors and $13,000,000 is for human portable radiation detection systems. The Committee provides $25,000,000 for 

the Securing the Cities program within this account. 

NON-CONTAINER SECURITY

The Committee recommends $10,000,000 of the radiation portal 

monitoring acquisition funds be used to acquire radiation portal 

systems for five U.S. international airports for screening individuals and their baggage for radioactive materials. The Committee 

also recommends shifting $6,500,000 to acquisition of human portable radiation detection systems for a total of $13,000,000 for this 

program. With a greater number of handheld and portable devices, 

law enforcement, customs, and other officials will have ready, reliable, and deployable tools for finding radioactive materials be they 

hidden aboard pleasure craft, airplanes, freighters, or automobiles. 

ADVANCED SPECTROSCOPIC PORTAL MONITORS

The conference report accompanying the fiscal year 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (Public Law 109–295) prohibited 

DNDO from full-scale procurement of Advanced Spectroscopic Portal monitors until the Secretary certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that a significant increase in operational 

effectiveness merits such a decision. Similarly, until such time the 
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Committee receives this report and certification, it recommends no 

funding be made available for full-scale procurement of these systems with fiscal year 2008 resources. 
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TITLE V 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 501. The Committee includes a provision limiting the expenditure of funds to the current fiscal year unless expressly provided otherwise in the act. 

Section 502. The Committee includes a provision limiting the Department’s ability to expend funds in support of reorganizations, 

without the approval of Congress. 

Section 503. The Committee includes a provision providing authority to reprogram appropriations within an account and to 

transfer not to exceed 5 percent of appropriations between accounts 

with 15-day advance notification of the Committees on Appropriations. 

The Committee expects the Department to submit reprogramming requests on a timely basis, and to provide complete explanations of the reallocations proposed, including detailed justifications of the increases and offsets, and any specific impact the proposed changes will have on current and future-year appropriations 

requirements. Each request submitted to the Committee should include a detailed table showing the proposed revisions at the account, program, project, and activity level to the funding and staffing (full-time equivalent) levels, as compared to program, project, 

and activity levels reflected in the table in the statement of managers accompanying the conference report on the fiscal year 2007 

appropriations act as well as the impact on appropriations requirements for each future fiscal year. 

The Committee notes when the Department submits a reprogramming or transfer request to the Committees on Appropriations and does not receive identical responses from the House and 

Senate, it is the responsibility of the Department to reconcile the 

House and Senate differences before proceeding and, if reconciliation is not possible, to consider the reprogramming or transfer request unapproved. The Department is not to propose a reprogramming or transfer of funds after June 30 unless there are exceptional or emergency circumstances. 

Section 504. The Committee includes a provision that none of the 

funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Department may 

be used to make payment to the Department’s Working Capital 

Fund, except for activities and amounts allowed in the President’s 

fiscal year 2008 budget request, excluding the following activities: 

sedan service; shuttle service; transit subsidy; mail operations; 

parking; and competitive sourcing. 

Section 505. The Committee includes a provision making not to 

exceed 50 percent of unobligated balances remaining at the end of 

fiscal year 2007 of appropriations for salaries and expenses available through fiscal year 2008 in the account and for the purpose 
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for which the funds were provided. The obligation of such funds are 

subject to the statutory requirements for the reprogramming of 

funds. 

Section 506. The Committee includes a provision providing that 

funds made available by the act for intelligence activities are 

deemed to be specifically authorized until the enactment of an act 

authorizing intelligence activities for fiscal year 2008. 

Section 507. The Committee includes a provision that the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center lead the Federal law enforcement training accreditation process. 

Section 508. The Committee includes a provision requiring notification of the Committees on Appropriations at least 3 business 

days in advance of the Department announcement of any grant allocation, discretionary grant award, letter of intent, or contract totaling over $1,000,000. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is required to brief the Committee 5 full business days in advance of awards for formula-based grants; law enforcement terrorism prevention grants; regional catastrophic planning grants; or 

high-density urban area grants. 

Section 509. The Committee includes a provision that, with certain specific exceptions, no agency shall purchase, construct, or 

lease additional facilities for the purpose of conducting Federal law 

enforcement training without the advance approval of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Section 510. The Committee includes a provision requiring the 

Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center to ensure that all training facilities are operated at the highest capacity 

throughout the fiscal year. 

Section 511. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the 

use of funds for any construction, repair, alteration, or acquisition 

project for which a prospectus, if required by the Public Buildings 

Act of 1959, has not been approved. 

Section 512. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the 

use of funds in contravention of the Buy American Act. 

Section 513. The Committee includes a provision to prohibit the 

obligation of funds for the Secure Flight program, except on a test 

basis, until the requirements of section 522 of Public Law 108–334 

have been met and the Government Accountability Office [GAO] 

has reviewed and made certain certifications. The Committee directs GAO to continue to evaluate Department of Homeland Security actions to meet the 10 elements listed in section 522 of Public 

Law 108–334 and to report to the Committee, either incrementally 

as DHS meets additional elements, or when all elements have been 

met. The provision also prohibits the obligation of funds for a commercial database that is obtained from or remains under the control of a non-Federal entity. 

Section 514. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the 

use of funds made available by the act to amend the oath of allegiance required by section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality 

Act. 

Section 515. The Committee includes a provision regarding competitive sourcing of certain U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services positions. 
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Section 516. The Committee includes a provision regarding the 

use of appropriated funds for United States Secret Service protection. 

Section 517. The Committee includes a provision regarding research, development, and procurement of new technology for air 

cargo. 

Section 518. The Committee includes a provision regarding the 

Privacy Officer reporting to the Congress. 

Section 519. The Committee includes a provision requiring only 

those employees who are trained in contract management to perform contract management. 

Section 520. The Committee includes a provision that directs any 

funds appropriated or transferred to Transportation Security Administration ‘‘Aviation Security’’, ‘‘Administration’’, and ‘‘Transportation Security Support’’ in fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, 

which are recovered or deobligated, shall be available only for procurement and installation of explosive detection systems for air 

cargo, baggage, and checkpoint screening systems, subject to notification. 

Section 521. The Committee includes a provision continuing section 525(d) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations 

Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295) regarding sensitive security information. 

Section 522. The Committee includes a provision that rescinds 

$45,000,000 from unobligated balances transferred to the Department when it was created in 2003. 

Section 523. The Committee includes a provision enabling the 

United States Coast Guard to expend funds recovered, collected, or 

otherwise received from the 110–123 foot patrol boat conversion 

project on the replacement patrol boat program. 

Section 524. The Committee includes a provision that extends 

the authorization of the Working Capital Fund through fiscal year 

2008. 

Section 525. The Committee includes and modifies a provision 

contained in Public Law 109–295 requiring quarterly Disaster Relief Fund financial reports. 

Section 526. The Committee includes a provision requiring the 

submission of monthly obligation and staffing reports. 

Section 527. The Committee includes a provision relating to undercover investigative operations authority of the United States Secret Service for fiscal year 2008. 

Section 528. The Committee includes a provision making the activities of the staff of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center inherently governmental. 

Section 529. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the 

Secretary of Homeland Security from altering or reducing the 

United States Coast Guard’s Civil Engineering program. 

Section 530. The Committee includes a provision extending the 

date for implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. 

Section 531. The Committee includes a provision clarifying congressional intent on preemption regarding risk-based security regulations on high-risk chemical facilities. 
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Section 532. The Committee includes a provision to ensure that 

the National Center for Critical Information Processing and Storage is fully utilized at the highest capacity throughout the fiscal 

year as the Department’s primary data storage center. 

Section 533. The Committee includes a provision to ensure the 

Department of Homeland Security shall implement the data center 

consolidation plan in a manner that shall not result in a reduction 

to the Coast Guard’s Operations Systems Center mission or its government-employed or contract staff levels. 

Section 534. The Committee includes a provision providing transfer authority to the Transportation Security Administration for the 

Secure Flight program. 

Section 535. The Committee includes a provision to expedite disaster assistance for schools damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and 

Rita. 

PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ACTIVITY

The following information provides the definition of the term 

‘‘program, project, and activity’’ for the directorates, bureaus, agencies, and other organizations of the Department of Homeland Security under the jurisdiction of the Homeland Security Subcommittee 

of the Committee on Appropriations. The term ‘‘program, project, 

and activity’’ shall include the most specific level of budget items 

identified in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations 

Act, 2008, the House and Senate Committee reports, and the conference report and accompanying joint explanatory statement of the 

managers of the committee of conference. 

If a percentage reduction is necessary, in implementing that reduction, directorates, bureaus, agencies, and other organizations of 

the Department of Homeland Security shall apply any percentage 

reduction required for fiscal year 2008 to all items specified in the 

justifications submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the 

Senate and the House of Representatives in support of the fiscal 

year 2008 budget estimates, as amended, for such organizations 

and directorates, as modified by congressional action. 
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports accompanying general appropriations bills identify each recommended 

amendment which proposes an item of appropriation which is not 

made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session. 

The Committee is filing an original bill, which is not covered 

under this rule, but reports this information in the spirit of full disclosure. 

The Committee recommends funding for the following programs 

or activities which currently lack authorization for fiscal year 2008: 

Office of the Secretary and Executive Management; 

Office of the Under Secretary for Management; 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer; 

Office of the Chief Information Officer; 

Analysis and Operations; 

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding; 

Office of Inspector General; 

Customs and Border Protection: Salaries and Expenses; Automation Modernization; Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and 

Technology; Air and Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, 

and Procurement; and Construction; 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Salaries and Expenses; 

Automation Modernization; Construction; and Federal Protective 

Service; 

Transportation Security Administration: Aviation Security; Surface Transportation Security; Transportation Threat Assessment 

and Credentialing; Transportation Security Support; and Federal 

Air Marshals; 

United States Coast Guard: Operating Expenses; Environmental 

Compliance and Restoration; Reserve Training; Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements; Alteration of Bridges; and Research, 

Development, Test, and Evaluation; 

United States Secret Service: Salaries and Expenses; and Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related Expenses; 

National Protection and Programs Directorate: Management and 

Administration; Infrastructure Protection and Information Security; U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology; 

Office of Health Affairs; 

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Management and Administration; State and Local Programs; Disaster Relief; Flood Map 

Modernization Fund; and Emergency Food and Shelter; 

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; 
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Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: Salaries and Expenses; and Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related 

Expenses; 

Science and Technology: Management and Administration; and 

Research, Development, Acquisition, and Operations. 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: Management and Administration; Research, Development, and Operations; and Systems Acquisition. 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 14, 2007, the 

Committee ordered reported an original bill (S. 1644) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal 

year ending September 30, 2008, subject to amendment and subject 

to the budget allocations and authorized the chairman of the committee or the chairman of the subcommittee to offer the text of the 

Senate-reported bill as a committee amendment in the nature of a 

substitute to the House companion measure, by a recorded vote of 

29–0, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows: 

Yeas Nays 

Chairman Byrd 

Mr. Inouye 

Mr. Leahy 

Mr. Harkin 

Ms. Mikulski 

Mr. Kohl 

Mrs. Murray 

Mr. Dorgan 

Mrs. Feinstein 

Mr. Durbin 

Mr. Johnson 

Ms. Landrieu 

Mr. Reed 

Mr. Lautenberg 

Mr. Nelson 

Mr. Cochran 

Mr. Stevens 

Mr. Specter 

Mr. Domenici 

Mr. Bond 

Mr. McConnell 

Mr. Shelby 

Mr. Gregg 

Mr. Bennett 

Mr. Craig 

Mrs. Hutchison 

Mr. Brownback 

Mr. Allard 

Mr. Alexander 
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on 

a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part 

of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof 

which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of 

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and 

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by 

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which 

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form 

recommended by the committee.’’ 

In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing 

law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing 

law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets; new matter is 

printed in italics; and existing law in which no change is proposed 

is shown in roman. 

2002 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FURTHER RECOVERY FROM AND RESPONSE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES, PUBLIC 

LAW 107–206 

* * * * * * * 

TITLE I—SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS 

CHAPTER 1 

* * * * * * * 

CHAPTER 12 

* * * * * * * 

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

REAL PROPERTY ACTIVITIES

* * * * * * * 

GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER

* * * * * * * 

SEC. 1202. (a) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

may, for a period ending not later than øDecember 31, 2007¿ December 31, 2011, appoint and maintain a cadre of up to 250 Federal 

annuitants: (1) without regard to any provision of title 5, United 

States Code, which might otherwise require the application of competitive hiring procedures; and (2) who shall not be subject to any 

reduction in pay (for annuity allocable to the period of actual employment) under the provisions of section 8344 or 8468 of such title 

5 or similar provision of any other retirement system for employees. A reemployed Federal annuitant as to whom a waiver of reduction under paragraph (2) applies shall not, for any period during 

which such waiver is in effect, be considered an employee for pur-
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poses of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, 

United States Code, or such other retirement system (referred to 

in paragraph (2)) as may apply. 

* * * * * * * 

INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND TERRORISM PREVENTION 

ACT OF 2004, PUBLIC LAW 108–458 

* * * * * * * 

TITLE VII—IMPLEMENTATION OF 9/11 COMMISSION 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

* * * * * * * 

Subtitle B—Terrorist Travel and Effective Screening 

SEC. 7201. * * * 

* * * * * * * 

SEC. 7209. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS. 

(a) * * * 

* * * * * * * 

(b) PASSPORTS.— 

(1) DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN.—The Secretary of Homeland 

Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a plan as expeditiously as possible to require a passport or other document, or combination of documents, deemed by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be 

sufficient to denote identity and citizenship, for all travel into 

the United States by United States citizens and by categories 

of individuals for whom documentation requirements have previously been waived under section 212(d)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)). øThis plan 

shall be implemented not later than three months after the 

Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security 

make the certifications required in subsection (B), or June 1, 

2009, whichever is earlier.¿ Such plan may not be implemented 

earlier than the date that is the later of 3 months after the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security make 

the certification required in subparagraph (B) or June 1, 2009. 

* * * * * * * 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2007, PUBLIC LAW 109–295 

* * * * * * * 

TITLE V 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

* * * * * * * 

SEC. 532. (a) UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE USE OF PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.—During fiscal 

year ø2007¿ 2008, with respect to any undercover investigative op-
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eration of the United States Secret Service (hereafter referred to in 

this section as the ‘‘Secret Service’’) that is necessary for the detection and prosecution of crimes against the United States— 

* * * * * * * 

SEC. 550. (a) * * * 

* * * * * * * 

(g) If the Secretary determines that a chemical facility is not 

in compliance with this section, the Secretary shall provide the 

owner or operator with written notification (including a clear explanation of deficiencies in the vulnerability assessment and site security plan) and opportunity for consultation, and issue an order to 

comply by such date as the Secretary determines to be appropriate 

under the circumstances: Provided, That if the owner or operator 

continues to be in noncompliance, the Secretary may issue an order 

for the facility to cease operation, until the owner or operator complies with the order. 

(h) This section shall not preclude or deny any right of any 

State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement, or standard of performance with respect to chemical facility security that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, or standard of performance issued under this section, or 

otherwise impair any right or jurisdiction of any State with respect 

to chemical facilities within that State, unless there is an actual 

conflict between this section and the law of that State. 

BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL 

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 

308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

Budget authority Outlays 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount 

of bill 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount 

of bill 

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations 

to its subcommittees of amounts in the budget resolution 

for 2008: Subcommittee on Homeland Security 

Mandatory ............................................................................ 1,072 1,072 1,066 1 1,066 

Discretionary ........................................................................ 36,439 36,439 38,736 1 38,407 

Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2008 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 2 22,251 

2009 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 7,648 

2010 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 4,929 

2011 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 1,677 

2012 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... 758 

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 

2008 ......................................................................................... NA 4,704 NA 431 

1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

2 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

NA: Not applicable. 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

TITLE I—DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS 

Departmental Operations 

Office of the Secretary and Executive Management: 

Immediate Office of the Secretary .................................................................................................................... 2,540 2,650 2,650 ∂110 ............................Immediate Office of the Deputy Secretary ........................................................................................................ 1,185 1,222 1,122 ¥63 ¥100 Chief of Staff .................................................................................................................................................... 2,560 2,639 2,639 ∂79 ............................Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement ........................................................................................................... 2,360 3,155 2,360 ............................ ¥795 Executive Secretary ............................................................................................................................................ 4,450 5,127 4,855 ∂405 ¥272 Office of Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 29,305 35,300 31,310 ∂2,005 ¥3,990 Secure Border Imitative Office .......................................................................................................................... 4,500 4,500 4,500 ............................ ............................Office of Public Affairs ..................................................................................................................................... 6,000 7,686 7,400 ∂1,400 ¥286 Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs ........................................................................................ 5,449 5,618 5,518 ∂69 ¥100 Office of General Counsel ................................................................................................................................. 12,759 15,155 12,759 ............................ ¥2,396 Office of Civil Rights and Liberties .................................................................................................................. 13,000 13,722 13,722 ∂722 ............................Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman ......................................................................................... 5,927 6,054 6,054 ∂127 ............................Privacy Officer ................................................................................................................................................... 4,435 5,111 5,111 ∂676 ............................Transfer to Aviation Security (Public Law 110–5, sec. 21101) ....................................................................... (¥300 ) ............................ ............................ (∂300 ) ............................

Total, Office of the Secretary and Executive Management (including transfers) ....................................... 94,170 107,939 100,000 ∂5,830 ¥7,939 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (94,470 ) (107,939 ) (100,000 ) (∂5,530 ) (¥7,939 ) (transfer out) ....................................................................................................................................... (¥300 ) ............................ ............................ (∂300 ) ............................

Office of the Under Secretary for Management: 

Under Secretary for Management ..................................................................................................................... 1,870 2,012 2,012 ∂142 ............................Office of Security ............................................................................................................................................... 52,640 53,990 53,990 ∂1,350 ............................Office of the Chief Procurement Officer ........................................................................................................... 16,895 28,495 28,495 ∂11,600 ............................Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer: 

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................. 8,811 10,278 8,811 ............................ ¥1,467 
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MAX—HR System ..................................................................................................................................... 25,000 15,000 5,000 ¥20,000 ¥10,000 

Subtotal, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer ......................................................................... 33,811 25,278 13,811 ¥20,000 ¥11,467 

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer: 

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................. 40,218 42,575 42,575 ∂2,357 ............................Nebraska Avenue Complex facilities ........................................................................................................ 8,206 6,000 6,000 ¥2,206 ............................Consilidated Headquarters Project ........................................................................................................... ............................ 120,000 88,000 ∂88,000 ¥32,000 

Subtotal, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer ........................................................................... 48,424 168,575 136,575 ∂88,151 ¥32,000 

Transfer to Aviation Security (Public Law 110–5, sec. 21101) ....................................................................... (¥5,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂5,000 ) ............................

Total, Office of the Under Secretary for Management (including transfers) .............................................. 148,640 278,350 234,883 ∂86,243 ¥43,467 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (153,640 ) (278,350 ) (234,883 ) (∂81,243 ) (¥43,467 ) (transfer out) ....................................................................................................................................... (¥5,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂5,000 ) ............................

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ......................................................................................................................... 26,000 32,800 30,076 ∂4,076 ¥2,724 Office of the Chief Information Officer: 

Salaries and expenses ...................................................................................................................................... 79,521 82,400 82,400 ∂2,879 ............................Information technology activities ...................................................................................................................... 61,013 56,200 56,200 ¥4,813 ............................Security activities .............................................................................................................................................. 89,387 89,400 149,400 ∂60,013 ∂60,000 Wireless program ............................................................................................................................................... 86,438 ............................ ............................ ¥86,438 ............................Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) ........................................................................................................... 32,654 33,100 33,100 ∂446 ............................

Subtotal, Office of the Chief Information Officer ........................................................................................ 349,013 261,100 321,100 ¥27,913 ∂60,000 

Analysis and Operations ............................................................................................................................................ 299,663 314,681 306,000 ∂6,337 ¥8,681 

Total, Departmental Operations .................................................................................................................... 917,486 994,870 992,059 ∂74,573 ¥2,811 

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding .................................................................................... 3,000 3,000 3,000 ............................ ............................

Office of Inspector General 

Operating expenses .................................................................................................................................................... 85,185 99,111 95,211 ∂10,026 ¥3,900 

(transfer from Disaster Relief) .......................................................................................................................... (13,500 ) ............................ (13,500 ) ............................ (∂13,500 ) 

Operating expenses (including transfers) ................................................................................................ 98,685 99,111 108,711 ∂10,026 ∂9,600 

Appropriations ................................................................................................................................. (85,185 ) (99,111 ) (95,211 ) (∂10,026 ) (¥3,900 ) by transfer ....................................................................................................................................... (13,500 ) ............................ (13,500 ) ............................ (∂13,500 ) 

Total, title I, Departmental Management and Operations (including transfers) ...................... 1,019,171 1,096,981 1,103,770 ∂84,599 ∂6,789 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Appropriations .................................................................................................................... (1,010,971 ) (1,096,981 ) (1,090,270 ) (∂79,299 ) (¥6,711 ) by transfer ......................................................................................................................... (13,500 ) ............................ (13,500 ) ............................ (∂13,500 ) transfer out ........................................................................................................................ (¥5,300 ) ............................ ............................ (∂5,300 ) ............................

TITLE II—SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND INVESTIGATIONS 

Customs and Border Protection 

Salaries and expenses: 

Headquarters, Management, and Administration: 

Management and administration, border security inspections and trade facilitation ........................... 658,943 675,391 639,373 ¥19,570 ¥36,018 Management and administration, border security and control between ports of entry ......................... 589,446 602,016 597,016 ∂7,570 ¥5,000 

Subtotal, Headquarters, Mgt, & Admin ............................................................................................... 1,248,389 1,277,407 1,236,389 ¥12,000 ¥41,018 

Border security inspections and trade facilitation: 

Inspections, trade, and travel facilitation at ports of entry ................................................................... 1,326,665 1,610,202 1,675,685 ∂349,020 ∂65,483 Harbor maintenance fee collection (trust fund) ...................................................................................... 3,026 3,026 3,093 ∂67 ∂67 Container security initiative ..................................................................................................................... 139,312 156,130 156,130 ∂16,818 ............................Other international programs ................................................................................................................... 8,701 8,871 10,866 ∂2,165 ∂1,995 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C–TPAT) ........................................................................ 54,730 55,560 62,310 ∂7,580 ∂6,750 Free and Secure Trade (FAST) NEXUS/SENTRI ......................................................................................... 11,243 11,243 11,243 ............................ ............................Inspection and detection technology investments ................................................................................... 141,317 135,979 105,027 ¥36,290 ¥30,952 

Emergency appropriations ............................................................................................................... 100,000 ............................ ............................ ¥100,000 ............................

Subtotal ....................................................................................................................................... 241,317 135,979 105,027 ¥136,290 ¥30,952 

Automated targeting systems .................................................................................................................. 27,298 27,580 27,580 ∂282 ............................National Targeting Center ........................................................................................................................ 23,635 23,950 23,950 ∂315 ............................Other technology investments, including I/T training ............................................................................. 24,564 24,813 24,813 ∂249 ............................

Subtotal, Border security inspections and trade facilitation .............................................................. 1,860,491 2,057,354 2,100,697 ∂240,206 ∂43,343 
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Border security and control between ports of entry: 

Border security and control ............................................................................................................................... 2,239,586 2,984,443 2,984,443 ∂744,857 ............................SBINET training ................................................................................................................................................. 37,924 52,789 52,789 ∂14,865 ............................

Subtotal, Border security and control between ports of entry ..................................................................... 2,277,510 3,037,232 3,037,232 ∂759,722 ............................

Air and Marine Personnel Compensation and Benefits ............................................................................................. 175,796 207,740 226,740 ∂50,944 ∂19,000 

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 5,562,186 6,579,733 6,601,058 ∂1,038,872 ∂21,325 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (5,459,160 ) (6,576,707 ) (6,597,965 ) (∂1,138,805 ) (∂21,258 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (100,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥100,000 ) ............................Trust fund ............................................................................................................................................ (3,026 ) (3,026 ) (3,093 ) (∂67 ) (∂67 ) 

Automation modernization: 

Automated commercial environment/International Trade Data System (ITDS) ................................................ 316,800 316,969 316,969 ∂169 ............................Automated commercial system and current operations and processing support ........................................... 134,640 159,640 159,640 ∂25,000 ............................

Subtotal, Automation modernization ............................................................................................................ 451,440 476,609 476,609 ∂25,169 ............................

Border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology (BSFIT) .............................................................................. 28,365 ............................ ............................ ¥28,365 ............................

Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................................. 1,159,200 ............................ ............................ ¥1,159,200 ............................Development and deployment ........................................................................................................................... ............................ 936,000 863,000 ∂863,000 ¥73,000 Operation and maintenance .............................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 73,000 ∂73,000 ∂73,000 Program management ....................................................................................................................................... ............................ 64,000 64,000 ∂64,000 ............................

Subtotal, BSFIT ............................................................................................................................................. 1,187,565 1,000,000 1,000,000 ¥187,565 ............................

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (28,365 ) (1,000,000 ) (1,000,000 ) (∂971,635 ) ............................Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (1,159,200 ) ............................ ............................ (¥1,159,200 ) ............................

Air and Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement: 

Operations and maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 236,454 353,954 365,614 ∂129,160 ∂11,660 Procurement ....................................................................................................................................................... 133,733 123,333 123,333 ¥10,400 ............................

Emergency appropriations ........................................................................................................................ 232,000 ............................ ............................ ¥232,000 ............................

Subtotal ................................................................................................................................................ 365,733 123,333 123,333 ¥242,400 ............................Subtotal, Air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement .......................... 602,187 477,287 488,947 ¥113,240 ∂11,660 

Appropriations ............................................................................................................................. (370,187 ) (477,287 ) (488,947 ) (∂118,760 ) (∂11,660 ) Emergency appropriations .......................................................................................................... (232,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥232,000 ) ............................

Construction: 

Construction ...................................................................................................................................................... 122,978 249,663 274,863 ∂151,885 ∂25,200 
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Construction (Border Patrol) (emergency) ......................................................................................................... 110,000 ............................ ............................ ¥110,000 ............................

Subtotal, Construction .................................................................................................................................. 232,978 249,663 274,863 ∂41,885 ∂25,200 Total, Direct appropriations for Customs and Border Protection ................................................................ 8,036,356 8,783,292 8,841,477 ∂805,121 ∂58,185 

Fee accounts: 

Immigration inspection user fee ....................................................................................................................... (529,300 ) (535,291 ) (535,291 ) (∂5,991 ) ............................Immigration enforcement fines ......................................................................................................................... (1,724 ) (3,440 ) (3,440 ) (∂1,716 ) ............................Land border inspection fee ............................................................................................................................... (28,071 ) (30,121 ) (30,121 ) (∂2,050 ) ............................COBRA passenger inspection fee ...................................................................................................................... (387,804 ) (392,180 ) (392,180 ) (∂4,376 ) ............................APHIS inspection fee ......................................................................................................................................... (214,287 ) (299,622 ) (299,622 ) (∂85,335 ) ............................Puerto Rico collections ...................................................................................................................................... (97,815 ) (117,214 ) (117,214 ) (∂19,399 ) ............................Small airport user fees ..................................................................................................................................... (6,230 ) (7,057 ) (7,057 ) (∂827 ) ............................

Subtotal, fee accounts .................................................................................................................................. (1,265,231 ) (1,384,925 ) (1,384,925 ) (∂119,694 ) ............................Total, Customs and Border Protection ......................................................................................................... (9,301,587 ) (10,168,217 ) (10,226,402 ) (∂924,815 ) (∂58,185 ) 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (6,435,156 ) (8,783,292 ) (8,841,477 ) (∂2,406,321 ) (∂58,185 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (1,601,200 ) ............................ ............................ (¥1,601,200 ) ............................(Fee accounts) ..................................................................................................................................... (1,265,231 ) (1,384,925 ) (1,384,925 ) (∂119,694 ) ............................

Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

Salaries and expenses: 

Headquarters Management and Administration non-Detention and Removal Operations): 

Personnel compensation and benefits, service and other costs ............................................................. 140,000 162,137 164,637 ∂24,637 ∂2,500 Headquarters managed IT investment ..................................................................................................... 134,013 152,306 152,306 ∂18,293 ............................

Subtotal, Headquarters management and administration ................................................................. 274,013 314,443 316,943 ∂42,930 ∂2,500 

Legal proceedings ............................................................................................................................................. 187,353 207,850 207,850 ∂20,497 ............................
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Investigations: 

Domestic ................................................................................................................................................... 1,285,229 1,372,328 1,411,101 ∂125,872 ∂38,773 International ............................................................................................................................................. 104,681 108,074 107,551 ∂2,870 ¥523 

Subtotal, Investigations ....................................................................................................................... 1,389,910 1,480,402 1,518,652 ∂128,742 ∂38,250 

Intelligence ........................................................................................................................................................ 51,379 52,146 52,146 ∂767 ............................Detention and removal operations: 

Custody Operations .................................................................................................................................. 1,381,767 1,459,712 1,606,163 ∂224,396 ∂146,451 Fugitive operations ................................................................................................................................... 183,200 186,145 194,645 ∂11,445 ∂8,500 Criminal Alien program ............................................................................................................................ 137,494 168,329 178,829 ∂41,335 ∂10,500 Alternatives to detention .......................................................................................................................... 43,600 43,889 43,889 ∂289 ............................Transportation and removal program ...................................................................................................... 238,284 249,084 282,526 ∂44,242 ∂33,442 

Subtotal, Detention and removal operations ....................................................................................... 1,984,345 2,107,159 2,306,052 ∂321,707 ∂198,893 Subtotal, Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................... 3,887,000 4,162,000 4,401,643 ∂514,643 ∂239,643 

Federal protective service: 

Basic security .................................................................................................................................................... 123,310 186,673 186,673 ∂63,363 ............................Building specific security (including capital equipment replacement/acquisition) ........................................ 392,701 426,327 426,327 ∂33,626 ............................

Subtotal, Federal Protective Service ............................................................................................................. 516,011 613,000 613,000 ∂96,989 ............................

Offsetting fee collections .................................................................................................................................. ¥516,011 ¥613,000 ¥613,000 ¥96,989 ............................

Automation modernization: ATLAS .............................................................................................................................. 15,000 ............................ 15,000 ............................ ∂15,000 Construction ............................................................................................................................................................... 26,281 6,000 16,250 ¥10,031 ∂10,250 

Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................................. 30,000 ............................ ............................ ¥30,000 ............................

Subtotal, Construction .................................................................................................................................. 56,281 6,000 16,250 ¥40,031 ∂10,250 Total direct appropriations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement ..................................................... 3,958,281 4,168,000 4,432,893 ∂474,612 ∂264,893 

Fee accounts: 

Immigration inspection user fee ....................................................................................................................... (108,000 ) (113,500 ) (113,500 ) (∂5,500 ) ............................Breached bond/detention fund .......................................................................................................................... (90,000 ) (63,800 ) (63,800 ) (¥26,200 ) ............................Student exchange and visitor fee ..................................................................................................................... (54,349 ) (56,200 ) (56,200 ) (∂1,851 ) ............................

Subtotal, fee accounts .................................................................................................................................. (252,349 ) (233,500 ) (233,500 ) (¥18,849 ) ............................Subtotal, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (gross) .......................................................................... (4,726,641 ) (5,014,500 ) (5,279,393 ) (∂552,752 ) (∂264,893 ) 
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Offsetting fee collections ..................................................................................................................... (¥516,011 ) (¥613,000 ) (¥613,000 ) (¥96,989 ) ............................

Total, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ............................................................................................ (4,210,630 ) (4,401,500 ) (4,666,393 ) (∂455,763 ) (∂264,893 ) 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (3,928,281 ) (4,168,000 ) (4,432,893 ) (∂504,612 ) (∂264,893 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (30,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥30,000 ) ............................Fee accounts ........................................................................................................................................ (252,349 ) (233,500 ) (233,500 ) (¥18,849 ) ............................

Transportation Security Administration 

Aviation security: 

Screening operations: 

Screener workforce: 

Privatized screening ........................................................................................................................ 148,600 143,385 143,385 ¥5,215 ............................Passenger & Baggage screener—personnel, compensation, and benefits ................................... 2,470,200 2,601,404 2,601,404 ∂131,204 ............................

Subtotal, Screener workforce ...................................................................................................... 2,618,800 2,744,789 2,744,789 ∂125,989 ............................

Screening training and other ................................................................................................................... 244,466 200,466 200,466 ¥44,000 ............................Human resource services ......................................................................................................................... 207,234 182,234 182,234 ¥25,000 ............................Checkpoint support .................................................................................................................................. 173,366 136,000 136,000 ¥37,366 ............................EDS/ETD Systems: 

EDS procurement and installation .................................................................................................. 279,400 440,000 529,400 ∂250,000 ∂89,400 EDS/ETD maintenance and other equipment .................................................................................. 222,000 264,000 257,000 ∂35,000 ¥7,000 Operation integration ...................................................................................................................... 23,000 25,000 25,000 ∂2,000 ............................

Subtotal, EDS/ETD Systems ........................................................................................................ 524,400 729,000 811,400 ∂287,000 ∂82,400 Subtotal, Screening operations ................................................................................................... 3,768,266 3,992,489 4,074,889 ∂306,623 ∂82,400 

Aviation security direction and enforcement: 

Aviation regulation and other enforcement ............................................................................................. 217,516 223,653 223,653 ∂6,137 ............................Airport management, IT, and support ..................................................................................................... 666,032 655,933 645,933 ¥20,099 ¥10,000 
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FFDO and flight crew training ................................................................................................................. 25,000 25,091 25,091 ∂91 ............................Air cargo ................................................................................................................................................... 55,000 55,768 65,768 ∂10,768 ∂10,000 Airport perimeter security ......................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 4,000 ∂4,000 ∂4,000 

Subtotal, Aviation security direction and enforcement ....................................................................... 963,548 960,445 964,445 ∂897 ∂4,000 

Discretionary fees: 

General aviation at DCA .......................................................................................................................... ............................ 200 200 ∂200 ............................Indirect air cargo ..................................................................................................................................... ............................ 25 25 ∂25 ............................

Total, Discretionary fees ...................................................................................................................... ............................ 225 225 ∂225 ............................

(by transfer) (Public Law 110–5, sec. 21101) ................................................................................................. (7,300 ) ............................ ............................ (¥7,300 ) ............................Aviation security capital fund ........................................................................................................................... (250,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥250,000 ) ............................

Total, Aviation security (gross) (including transfers) .................................................................................. 4,739,114 4,953,159 5,039,559 ∂300,445 ∂86,400 

Offsetting fee collections (non-mandatory) ......................................................................................... ¥2,420,000 ¥2,710,000 ¥2,710,000 ¥290,000 ............................Discretionary fees—offsetting collections (non-mandatory) .............................................................. ............................ ¥225 ¥225 ¥225 ............................

Total, Aviation security (net) ........................................................................................................................ 2,319,114 2,242,934 2,329,334 ∂10,220 ∂86,400 

Appropriation ........................................................................................................................................ (2,311,814 ) (2,242,934 ) (2,329,334 ) (∂17,520 ) (∂86,400 ) by transfer ........................................................................................................................................... (7,300 ) ............................ ............................ (¥7,300 ) ............................

Aviation security capital fund .................................................................................................................. (250,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥250,000 ) ............................

Surface transportation security: 

Staffing and operations .................................................................................................................................... 24,000 24,485 24,485 ∂485 ............................Rail security inspectors and canines ............................................................................................................... 13,200 16,928 16,928 ∂3,728 ............................

Subtotal, Surface transportation security .................................................................................................... 37,200 41,413 41,413 ∂4,213 ............................

Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing: 

Secure Flight ..................................................................................................................................................... 15,000 53,000 28,000 ∂13,000 ¥25,000 Transfer to Aviation Security (Public Law 110–5, sec. 21101) ....................................................................... (¥2,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂2,000 ) ............................Crew vetting ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,700 14,990 14,990 ∂290 ............................Screening administration and operations ......................................................................................................... 10,000 9,500 9,500 ¥500 ............................TWIC direct appropriations ................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 15,000 ∂15,000 ∂15,000 Registered Traveler Program fees ..................................................................................................................... (35,101 ) (35,101 ) (35,101 ) ............................ ............................TWIC fees ........................................................................................................................................................... (20,000 ) (26,500 ) (26,500 ) (∂6,500 ) ............................Hazardous materials fees ................................................................................................................................. (19,000 ) (19,000 ) (19,000 ) ............................ ............................Alien Flight School (by transfer from DOJ)—fees ............................................................................................ (2,000 ) (2,000 ) (2,000 ) ............................ ............................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Subtotal, Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing (Gross) (including transfers) .................. (113,801 ) (160,091 ) (150,091 ) (∂36,290 ) (¥10,000 ) 

Fee funded programs ........................................................................................................................... (76,101 ) (82,601 ) (82,601 ) (∂6,500 ) ............................

Subtotal, Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing (net) (including transfers) ...................... 37,700 77,490 67,490 ∂29,790 ¥10,000 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (39,700 ) (77,490 ) (67,490 ) (∂27,790 ) (¥10,000 ) (transfer out) ....................................................................................................................................... (¥2,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂2,000 ) ............................

Transportation security support: 

Administration: 

Headquarters administration ................................................................................................................... 294,191 294,191 294,191 ............................ ............................Information technology ............................................................................................................................. 210,092 209,324 209,324 ¥768 ............................

Subtotal, Administration ...................................................................................................................... 504,283 503,515 503,515 ¥768 ............................

Intelligence ........................................................................................................................................................ 21,000 21,000 21,000 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Transportation security support .................................................................................................... 525,283 524,515 524,515 ¥768 ............................

Federal Air Marshals: 

Management and administration ...................................................................................................................... 628,494 644,173 644,173 ∂15,679 ............................Travel and training ........................................................................................................................................... 85,800 77,827 77,827 ¥7,973 ............................

Subtotal, Federal Air Marshals ..................................................................................................................... 714,294 722,000 722,000 ∂7,706 ............................

Rescission of unobligated balances .......................................................................................................................... ¥66,712 ............................ ............................ ∂66,712 ............................

Total, Transportation Security Administration (gross) (including transfers) ............................................... 6,312,980 6,401,178 6,477,578 ∂164,598 ∂76,400 

Offsetting fee collections ..................................................................................................................... ¥2,420,000 ¥2,710,225 ¥2,710,225 ¥290,225 ............................Aviation security capital fund ............................................................................................................. (250,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥250,000 ) ............................Fee accounts ........................................................................................................................................ (76,101 ) (82,601 ) (82,601 ) (∂6,500 ) ............................

Total, Transportation Security Administration (net) (including transfers) .................................................. 3,566,879 3,608,352 3,684,752 ∂117,873 ∂76,400 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (3,628,291 ) (3,608,352 ) (3,684,752 ) (∂56,461 ) (∂76,400 ) 
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Rescissions .......................................................................................................................................... (¥66,712 ) ............................ ............................ (∂66,712 ) ............................by transfer ........................................................................................................................................... (7,300 ) ............................ ............................ (¥7,300 ) ............................transfer out .......................................................................................................................................... (¥2,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂2,000 ) ............................

United States Coast Guard 

Operating expenses: 

Military pay and allowances ............................................................................................................................. 2,788,276 2,958,622 2,958,622 ∂170,346 ............................Civilian pay and benefits .................................................................................................................................. 569,434 630,669 633,319 ∂63,885 ∂2,650 Training and recruiting ..................................................................................................................................... 180,876 186,548 186,548 ∂5,672 ............................Operating funds and unit level maintenance .................................................................................................. 1,011,374 1,138,199 1,138,199 ∂126,825 ............................Centrally managed accounts ............................................................................................................................ 201,968 226,215 229,815 ∂27,847 ∂3,600 Intermediate and depot level maintenance ...................................................................................................... 710,729 754,042 754,042 ∂43,313 ............................Port Security enhancements .............................................................................................................................. 15,000 ............................ 30,000 ∂15,000 ∂30,000 Less adjustment for defense function .............................................................................................................. ¥340,000 ¥340,000 ¥340,000 ............................ ............................Defense function ............................................................................................................................................... 340,000 340,000 340,000 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Operating expenses ....................................................................................................................... 5,477,657 5,894,295 5,930,545 ∂452,888 ∂36,250 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (5,137,657 ) (5,554,295 ) (5,590,545 ) (∂452,888 ) (∂36,250 ) Defense function .................................................................................................................................. (340,000 ) (340,000 ) (340,000 ) ............................ ............................

Environmental compliance and restoration ............................................................................................................... 10,880 12,079 12,079 ∂1,199 ............................Reserve training ......................................................................................................................................................... 122,448 126,883 126,883 ∂4,435 ............................Acquisition, construction, and improvements: 

Vessels: 

Response boat medium (41 ft UTB and NSB replacement) ................................................................... 24,750 9,200 9,200 ¥15,550 ............................Special purpose craft—Law enforcement (emergency) .......................................................................... 1,800 ............................ ............................ ¥1,800 ............................

Subtotal, Vessels ................................................................................................................................. 26,550 9,200 9,200 ¥17,350 ............................

Aircraft: 

HH–60 replacement .................................................................................................................................. 15,000 ............................ ............................ ¥15,000 ............................

Other equipment: 

Automatic identification system .............................................................................................................. 11,238 12,000 12,000 ∂762 ............................Defense messaging system ...................................................................................................................... ............................ 5,000 5,000 ∂5,000 ............................National distress and response system modernization (Rescue 21) ...................................................... 39,600 80,800 80,800 ∂41,200 ............................HF Recap .................................................................................................................................................. 2,475 2,500 2,500 ∂25 ............................National Capital Region Air Defense ....................................................................................................... 48,510 11,500 11,500 ¥37,010 ............................

Emergency appropriations ............................................................................................................... 18,000 ............................ ............................ ¥18,000 ............................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Subtotal ....................................................................................................................................... 66,510 11,500 11,500 ¥55,010 ............................

Maritime security response team—shoothouse ............................................................................. ............................ 1,800 1,800 ∂1,800 ............................Interagency operational centers for Port Security .......................................................................... ............................ ............................ 60,000 ∂60,000 ∂60,000 Rescission ........................................................................................................................................ ¥4,100 ............................ ............................ ∂4,100 ............................

Subtotal, Other equipment ......................................................................................................... 115,723 113,600 173,600 ∂57,877 ∂60,000 

Personnel compensation and benefits: 

Core acquisition costs .............................................................................................................................. 500 505 505 ∂5 ............................Direct personnel cost ............................................................................................................................... 80,500 ............................ ............................ ¥80,500 ............................

Subtotal, Personnel compensation and benefits ................................................................................. 81,000 505 505 ¥80,495 ............................

Integrated deepwater systems: 

Aircraft: 

Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) ........................................................................................................ 47,616 170,016 170,016 ∂122,400 ............................

Emergency appropriations ...................................................................................................... 100,500 ............................ ............................ ¥100,500 ............................

VTOL unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) .......................................................................................... 4,950 ............................ ............................ ¥4,950 ............................HH–60 conversions .......................................................................................................................... 49,302 57,300 52,300 ∂2,998 ¥5,000 HC–130H conversion/sustainment .................................................................................................. 48,955 18,900 13,900 ¥35,055 ¥5,000 HH–65 conversion project ............................................................................................................... 32,373 50,800 50,800 ∂18,427 ............................Armed helicopter equipment ........................................................................................................... 55,740 24,600 24,600 ¥31,140 ............................C–130J fleet introduction ................................................................................................................ 4,950 5,800 5,800 ∂850 ............................Rescission ........................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Aircraft ........................................................................................................................ 344,386 327,416 317,416 ¥26,970 ¥10,000 

Surface ships: 

National Security Cutter (NSC) ....................................................................................................... 362,280 165,700 165,700 ¥196,580 ............................

Emergency appropriations ...................................................................................................... 55,500 ............................ ............................ ¥55,500 ............................

Fast Response Cutter (FRC–A) ....................................................................................................... 41,580 ............................ ............................ ¥41,580 ............................Replacement Patrol Boat (FRC–B) .................................................................................................. 48,000 53,600 53,600 ∂5,600 ............................
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IDS small boats ............................................................................................................................... 1,188 2,700 2,700 ∂1,512 ............................Patrol Boat sustainment ................................................................................................................. ............................ 40,500 40,500 ∂40,500 ............................Medium endurance cutter sustainment .......................................................................................... 45,318 34,500 34,500 ¥10,818 ............................Reappropriation, patrol boats ......................................................................................................... 78,693 ............................ ............................ ¥78,693 ............................Rescission, Fast Response Cutter ................................................................................................... ¥78,693 ............................ ¥8,000 ∂70,693 ¥8,000 Rescission Offshore Patrol Cutter ................................................................................................... ¥20,000 ¥48,787 ¥48,787 ¥28,787 ............................

Subtotal, Surface ships .............................................................................................................. 533,866 248,213 240,213 ¥293,653 ¥8,000 

Technology obsolescence .......................................................................................................................... ............................ 700 700 ∂700 ............................C4ISR ........................................................................................................................................................ 50,000 89,630 89,630 ∂39,630 ............................Logistics ................................................................................................................................................... 36,000 36,500 36,500 ∂500 ............................Systems engineering and integration ...................................................................................................... 35,145 35,145 35,145 ............................ ............................Government program management .......................................................................................................... 46,475 50,475 50,475 ∂4,000 ............................

Subtotal, Integrated deepwater systems ............................................................................................. 1,045,872 788,079 770,079 ¥275,793 ¥18,000 

Shore facilities and aids to navigation ............................................................................................................ 22,000 37,897 37,897 ∂15,897 ............................

Subtotal, Acquisition, construction, and improvements .............................................................................. 1,306,145 949,281 991,281 ¥314,864 ∂42,000 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (1,233,138 ) (998,068 ) (1,048,068 ) (¥185,070 ) (∂50,000 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (175,800 ) ............................ ............................ (¥175,800 ) ............................Rescissions .......................................................................................................................................... (¥102,793 ) (¥48,787 ) (¥56,787 ) (∂46,006 ) (¥8,000 ) 

Alteration of bridges .................................................................................................................................................. 16,000 ............................ 16,000 ............................ ∂16,000 Research, development, test, and evaluation ........................................................................................................... 17,000 17,583 25,583 ∂8,583 ∂8,000 Health care fund contribution .................................................................................................................................... 278,704 272,111 272,111 ¥6,593 ............................

Subtotal, U.S. Coast Guard discretionary ..................................................................................................... 7,228,834 7,272,232 7,374,482 ∂145,648 ∂102,250 

Retired pay (mandatory) ............................................................................................................................................ 1,063,323 1,184,720 1,184,720 ∂121,397 ............................

Total, United States Coast Guard ................................................................................................................ 8,292,157 8,456,952 8,559,202 ∂267,045 ∂102,250 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (8,219,150 ) (8,505,739 ) (8,615,989 ) (∂396,839 ) (∂110,250 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (175,800 ) ............................ ............................ (¥175,800 ) ............................Rescissions .......................................................................................................................................... (¥102,793 ) (¥48,787 ) (¥56,787 ) (∂46,006 ) (¥8,000 ) 

United States Secret Service 

Salaries and expenses: 

Administration: Headquarters, management and administration .................................................................... 169,370 175,934 175,934 ∂6,564 ............................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Protection: 

Protection of persons and facilities ......................................................................................................... 651,247 696,635 693,535 ∂42,288 ¥3,100 Protective intelligence activities .............................................................................................................. 55,509 57,704 57,704 ∂2,195 ............................National special security events .............................................................................................................. 1,000 1,000 1,000 ............................ ............................NSSE reappropriation (H.R. 5441, sec. 560) ........................................................................................... 2,500 ............................ ............................ ¥2,500 ............................NSSE rescission of unobligated balances ............................................................................................... ¥2,500 ............................ ............................ ∂2,500 ............................Presidental candidate nominee protection .............................................................................................. 18,400 85,250 85,250 ∂66,850 ............................White House mail screening .................................................................................................................... 16,201 26,601 26,601 ∂10,400 ............................

Subtotal, Protection ............................................................................................................................. 742,357 867,190 864,090 ∂121,733 ¥3,100 

Investigations: 

Domestic field operations ........................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 219,742 ∂219,742 ∂219,742 International field office administration, operations ............................................................................... ............................ ............................ 27,520 ∂27,520 ∂27,520 Electronic crimes special agent program and electronic crimes task forces ........................................ ............................ ............................ 44,565 ∂44,565 ∂44,565 Support for missing and exploited children ............................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 8,366 ∂8,366 ∂8,366 

Subtotal, Investigations ....................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 300,193 ∂300,193 ∂300,193 

Training: Rowley training center ....................................................................................................................... 50,052 51,954 51,954 ∂1,902 ............................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 961,779 1,095,078 1,392,171 ∂430,392 ∂297,093 

Investigations and Field Operations: 

Domestic field operations ................................................................................................................................. 236,093 219,742 ............................ ¥236,093 ¥219,742 International field administration and operations. .......................................................................................... 22,616 27,520 ............................ ¥22,616 ¥27,520 Electronic crimes special agent program and electronic crimes task forces ................................................. 44,079 44,565 ............................ ¥44,079 ¥44,565 Forensic support and grants to NCMEC ........................................................................................................... 8,366 8,366 ............................ ¥8,366 ¥8,366 

Subtotal, Investigations and Field operations ............................................................................................. 311,154 300,193 ............................ ¥311,154 ¥300,193 

Acquisition, construction, improvements, and related expenses (Rowley training center) ...................................... 3,725 3,725 3,725 ............................ ............................
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Total, United States Secret Service .............................................................................................................. 1,276,658 1,398,996 1,395,896 ∂119,238 ¥3,100 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (1,279,158 ) (1,398,996 ) (1,395,896 ) (∂116,738 ) (¥3,100 ) Rescission ............................................................................................................................................ (¥2,500 ) ............................ ............................ (∂2,500 ) ............................

Total, title II, Security, Enforcement, and Investigations (including transfers) .......................................... 25,130,331 26,415,592 26,914,220 ∂1,783,889 ∂498,628 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (23,490,036 ) (26,464,379 ) (26,971,007 ) (∂3,480,971 ) (∂506,628 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (1,807,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥1,807,000 ) ............................Rescission ............................................................................................................................................ (¥172,005 ) (¥48,787 ) (¥56,787 ) (∂115,218 ) (¥8,000 ) by transfer ........................................................................................................................................... (7,300 ) ............................ ............................ (¥7,300 ) ............................transfer out .......................................................................................................................................... (¥2,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂2,000 ) ............................(Fee Accounts) ..................................................................................................................................... (1,593,681 ) (1,701,026 ) (1,701,026 ) (∂107,345 ) ............................

TITLE III—PROTECTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY 

National Protection and Programs 

Management and administration: 

Administrative activities ................................................................................................................................... 37,812 46,290 30,000 ¥7,812 ¥16,290 Risk management and analysis ....................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Total, Management and administration ....................................................................................................... 37,812 46,290 30,000 ¥7,812 ¥16,290 

Infrastructure Protection and Information Security Management and administration ............................................. 54,580 ............................ ............................ ¥54,580 ............................

Infrastructure protection: 

Indentification and analysis .................................................................................................................... 69,064 68,970 74,522 ∂5,458 ∂5,552 Coordination and information sharing ..................................................................................................... 80,772 57,821 54,930 ¥25,842 ¥2,891 Mitigation programs ................................................................................................................................. 74,991 108,793 118,353 ∂43,362 ∂9,560 Risk analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 2,316 4,532 4,305 ∂1,989 ¥227 

Total, Infrastructure protection ............................................................................................................ 227,143 240,116 252,110 ∂24,967 ∂11,994 

Cyber security .................................................................................................................................................... 92,000 97,688 92,000 ............................ ¥5,688 Office of Emergency Communications .............................................................................................................. 17,000 35,700 45,915 ∂28,915 ∂10,215 National Security/Emergency Preparedness Telecommunications: 

Priority telecommunications ..................................................................................................................... 105,568 82,821 78,680 ¥26,888 ¥4,141 Next generation networks ......................................................................................................................... 14,080 52,064 30,000 ∂15,920 ¥22,064 Programs to study and enhance telecommunications ............................................................................ 14,125 16,733 15,896 ∂1,771 ¥837 Critical infrastructure protection ............................................................................................................. 8,341 10,905 10,360 ∂2,019 ¥545 Risk analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 1,158 2,250 2,138 ∂980 ¥112 

Total, National Security/Emergency Preparedness Telecommunications ............................................. 143,272 164,773 137,074 ¥6,198 ¥27,699 
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Subtotal, Infrastructure Protection and Information Security ............................................................. 533,995 538,277 527,099 ¥6,896 ¥11,178 

U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology .......................................................................................... 362,494 462,000 362,000 ¥494 ¥100,000 

Total, National Protection and Programs ..................................................................................................... 934,301 1,046,567 919,099 ¥15,202 ¥127,468 

Office of Health Affairs 

Chief Medical Officer ................................................................................................................................................. 4,980 ............................ ............................ ¥4,980 ............................Biowatch ..................................................................................................................................................................... 78,120 79,108 79,108 ∂988 ............................National biosurveillence integration system .............................................................................................................. 8,000 8,000 8,000 ............................ ............................Rapidly deployable chemical detection system ......................................................................................................... 2,600 2,600 2,600 ............................ ............................Planning and coordination ......................................................................................................................................... ............................ 4,475 4,475 ∂4,475 ............................Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 5,598 23,750 20,817 ∂15,219 ¥2,933 

Total, Office of Health Affairs ...................................................................................................................... 99,298 117,933 115,000 ∂15,702 ¥2,933 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Management and administration: 

Operations activities ......................................................................................................................................... 219,000 420,020 426,020 ∂207,020 ∂6,000 Management activities ...................................................................................................................................... 282,000 216,580 216,580 ¥65,420 ............................Urban search and rescue teams ...................................................................................................................... 25,000 25,000 30,000 ∂5,000 ∂5,000 Office of National Capitol Region Coordination ............................................................................................... 2,741 6,000 6,000 ∂3,259 ............................National Preparedness Integration Program ..................................................................................................... 6,459 ............................ ............................ ¥6,459 ............................(transfer from Disaster relief) ........................................................................................................................... ............................ (48,000 ) (48,000 ) (∂48,000 ) ............................

Subtotal, Management and administration (including transfers) ............................................................... 535,200 715,600 726,600 ∂191,400 ∂11,000 

by transfer ........................................................................................................................................... ............................ (48,000 ) (48,000 ) (∂48,000 ) ............................Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (535,200 ) (667,600 ) (678,600 ) (∂143,400 ) (∂11,000 ) 

(Non-defense appropriations) ..................................................................................................... (479,360 ) (618,360 ) (589,670 ) (∂110,310 ) (¥28,690 ) (Defense appropriations) ............................................................................................................ 55,840 49,240 88,930 ∂33,090 ∂39,690 
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State and Local Assistance 

State and Local Programs: 

State grants: 

State Homeland Security Grant Program ................................................................................................. 525,000 250,000 525,000 ............................ ∂275,000 Law enforcement terrorism prevention grants ......................................................................................... 375,000 ............................ 375,000 ............................ ∂375,000 

Subtotal, State grants ......................................................................................................................... 900,000 250,000 900,000 ............................ ∂650,000 

Discretionary grants: 

UASI: High-threat, high-density urban area ............................................................................................ 770,000 800,000 820,000 ∂50,000 ∂20,000 Regional catastrophic preparedness grants ............................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 50,000 ∂50,000 ∂50,000 Buffer Zone Protection Program ............................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000 50,000 ............................ ............................Port security grants .................................................................................................................................. 210,000 210,000 400,000 ∂190,000 ∂190,000 Rail and transit security grants .............................................................................................................. 175,000 175,000 400,000 ∂225,000 ∂225,000 Trucking security grants .......................................................................................................................... 12,000 9,000 16,000 ∂4,000 ∂7,000 Intercity bus security grants .................................................................................................................... 12,000 12,000 12,000 ............................ ............................Metropolitan Medical Response System grants ....................................................................................... 33,000 ............................ 33,000 ............................ ∂33,000 Citizen Corps grants ................................................................................................................................ 15,000 15,000 15,000 ............................ ............................REAL ID grants ......................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................Interoperable communications grants ..................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................Commercial equipment direct assistance program ................................................................................. 50,000 ............................ 40,000 ¥10,000 ∂40,000 

Subtotal, Discretionary grants ............................................................................................................. 1,327,000 1,271,000 1,836,000 ∂509,000 ∂565,000 

National Programs: 

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium .......................................................................................... 88,000 38,000 88,000 ............................ ∂50,000 Center for Domestic Preparedness ........................................................................................................... 57,000 48,500 57,000 ............................ ∂8,500 Noble Training Center .............................................................................................................................. 5,500 5,500 5,500 ............................ ............................National exercise program ....................................................................................................................... 49,000 50,000 50,000 ∂1,000 ............................Technical assistance ................................................................................................................................ 6,000 6,000 14,000 ∂8,000 ∂8,000 Demonstration/Competitive ...................................................................................................................... 61,000 ............................ 30,000 ¥31,000 ∂30,000 Continuing training grants ...................................................................................................................... ............................ 3,000 31,000 ∂31,000 ∂28,000 Evaluations and assessments ................................................................................................................. 19,000 19,000 19,000 ............................ ............................Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium ............................................................................................... 12,000 ............................ ............................ ¥12,000 ............................

Subtotal, National Programs ............................................................................................................... 297,500 170,000 294,500 ¥3,000 ∂124,500 

Management and administration ............................................................................................................. ............................ 5,000 ............................ ............................ ¥5,000 

Subtotal, State and Local Programs ................................................................................................... 2,524,500 1,696,000 3,030,500 ∂506,000 ∂1,334,500 
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Firefighter assistance grants: 

Fire grants ......................................................................................................................................................... 547,000 300,000 560,000 ∂13,000 ∂260,000 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Act grants ...................................................... 115,000 ............................ 140,000 ∂25,000 ∂140,000 

Subtotal, Firefighter Assistance grants ........................................................................................................ 662,000 300,000 700,000 ∂38,000 ∂400,000 

Emergency management performance grants ........................................................................................................... 200,000 200,000 300,000 ∂100,000 ∂100,000 

Subtotal, State and Local Assistance .......................................................................................................... 3,386,500 2,196,000 4,030,500 ∂644,000 ∂1,834,500 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program ........................................................................................................ ¥477 ¥505 ¥505 ¥28 ............................United States Fire Administration .............................................................................................................................. 41,349 43,300 43,300 ∂1,951 ............................Public health programs .............................................................................................................................................. 33,885 ............................ ............................ ¥33,885 ............................Disaster relief ............................................................................................................................................................. 1,500,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 ∂200,000 ............................

(transfer to Management and administration) ................................................................................................. ............................ (¥48,000 ) (¥48,000 ) (¥48,000 ) ............................(transfer to Inspector General) ......................................................................................................................... (¥13,500 ) ............................ (¥13,500 ) ............................ (¥13,500 ) 

Subtotal, Disaster Relief ............................................................................................................................... 1,486,500 1,652,000 1,638,500 ∂152,000 ¥13,500 

Disaster assistance direct loan program account: 

(Limitation on direct loans) .............................................................................................................................. (25,000 ) (25,000 ) (25,000 ) ............................ ............................Direct loan subsidy ........................................................................................................................................... ............................ 295 295 ∂295 ............................Administrative expenses .................................................................................................................................... 569 580 580 ∂11 ............................

Flood map modernization fund .................................................................................................................................. 198,980 194,881 200,000 ∂1,020 ∂5,119 National flood insurance fund: 

Salaries and expenses ...................................................................................................................................... 38,230 45,642 45,642 ∂7,412 ............................Flood hazard mitigation .................................................................................................................................... 90,358 99,358 99,358 ∂9,000 ............................Offsetting fee collections .................................................................................................................................. ¥128,588 ¥145,000 ¥145,000 ¥16,412 ............................Transfer to National flood mitigation fund ...................................................................................................... (¥31,000 ) (¥34,000 ) (¥34,000 ) (¥3,000 ) ............................
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National flood mitigation fund (by transfer) ............................................................................................................. (31,000 ) (34,000 ) (34,000 ) (∂3,000 ) ............................National pre-disaster mitigation fund ....................................................................................................................... 100,000 100,053 120,000 ∂20,000 ∂19,947 Emergency food and shelter ...................................................................................................................................... 151,470 140,000 153,000 ∂1,530 ∂13,000 

Total, Federal Emergency Management Agency (including transfers) ......................................................... 5,933,976 5,042,204 6,912,270 ∂978,294 ∂1,870,066 

Appropriations ............................................................................................................................. (5,947,476 ) (5,042,204 ) (6,925,770 ) (∂978,294 ) (∂1,883,566 ) by transfer .................................................................................................................................. (31,000 ) (82,000 ) (82,000 ) (∂51,000 ) ............................transfer out ................................................................................................................................. (¥44,500 ) (¥82,000 ) (¥95,500 ) (¥51,000 ) (¥13,500 ) 

(Limitation on direct loans) ................................................................................................................. (25,000 ) (25,000 ) (25,000 ) ............................ ............................

Rescission, Counter Terrorism Fund .......................................................................................................................... ¥16,000 ............................ ............................ ∂16,000 ............................

Total, title III, Protection, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (including transfers) ............................ 6,951,575 6,206,704 7,946,369 ∂994,794 ∂1,739,665 

Appropriation ............................................................................................................................... 6,981,075 6,206,704 7,959,869 ∂978,794 ∂1,753,165 Rescission ................................................................................................................................... (¥16,000 ) ............................ ............................ (∂16,000 ) ............................By transfer .................................................................................................................................. (31,000 ) (82,000 ) (82,000 ) (∂51,000 ) ............................Transfer out ................................................................................................................................ (¥44,500 ) (¥82,000 ) (¥95,500 ) (¥51,000 ) (¥13,500 ) 

(Limitation on direct loans) ................................................................................................................. (25,000 ) (25,000 ) (25,000 ) ............................ ............................

TITLE IV—RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SERVICES 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 

Business transformation ............................................................................................................................................ 47,000 ............................ ............................ ¥47,000 ............................Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) .............................................................................................. 21,100 ............................ ............................ ¥21,100 ............................Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) program .................................................................................................... 113,890 30,000 30,000 ¥83,890 ............................FBI background check ................................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 20,000 ∂20,000 ∂20,000 Benefit parole programs ............................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 523 ∂523 ∂523 

Subtotal, Citizenship and Immigration Services .......................................................................................... 181,990 30,000 50,523 ¥131,467 ∂20,523 

Adjudication services (fee account): 

Pay and benefits ............................................................................................................................................... (624,600 ) (763,962 ) (763,962 ) (∂139,362 ) ............................District operations ............................................................................................................................................. (385,400 ) (551,701 ) (551,701 ) (∂166,301 ) ............................Service center operations .................................................................................................................................. (267,000 ) (354,527 ) (354,527 ) (∂87,527 ) ............................Asylum, refugee and international operations .................................................................................................. (75,000 ) (91,120 ) (91,120 ) (∂16,120 ) ............................Records operations ............................................................................................................................................ (67,000 ) (80,589 ) (80,589 ) (∂13,589 ) ............................Business transformation ................................................................................................................................... ............................ (139,000 ) (139,000 ) (∂139,000 ) ............................

Subtotal, Adjudication services .................................................................................................................... (1,419,000 ) (1,980,899 ) (1,980,899 ) (∂561,899 ) ............................

Information and customer services (fee account): 

Pay and benefits ............................................................................................................................................... (81,000 ) (93,132 ) (93,132 ) (∂12,132 ) ............................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Operating expenses: 

National Customer Service Center ........................................................................................................... (48,000 ) (49,357 ) (49,357 ) (∂1,357 ) ............................Information services ................................................................................................................................. (15,000 ) (19,375 ) (19,375 ) (∂4,375 ) ............................

Subtotal, Information and customer services. .................................................................................... (144,000 ) (161,864 ) (161,864 ) (∂17,864 ) ............................

Administration (fee account): 

Pay and benefits ............................................................................................................................................... (45,000 ) (79,268 ) (79,268 ) (∂34,268 ) ............................Operating expenses ........................................................................................................................................... (196,000 ) (295,289 ) (295,289 ) (∂99,289 ) ............................

Subtotal, Administration ............................................................................................................................... (241,000 ) (374,557 ) (374,557 ) (∂133,557 ) ............................

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) (fee accounts) ...................................................................... ............................ (21,552 ) (21,552 ) (∂21,552 ) ............................

Total, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ........................................................................................ (1,985,990 ) (2,568,872 ) (2,589,395 ) (∂603,405 ) (∂20,523 ) 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (181,990 ) (30,000 ) (50,523 ) (¥131,467 ) (∂20,523 ) Total Fees ............................................................................................................................................. (1,804,000 ) (2,538,872 ) (2,538,872 ) (∂734,872 ) ............................(Immigration Examination Fee Account) ............................................................................................. (1,760,000 ) (2,494,872 ) (2,494,872 ) (∂734,872 ) ............................(Fraud prevention and detection fee account) .................................................................................... (31,000 ) (31,000 ) (31,000 ) ............................ ............................(H1B Non-Immigrant Petitioner fee account) ...................................................................................... (13,000 ) (13,000 ) (13,000 ) ............................ ............................

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

Salaries and expenses: 

Law enforcement training ................................................................................................................................. 209,743 219,786 219,786 ∂10,043 ............................Accreditation ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,290 ............................ 1,290 ............................ ∂1,290 

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 211,033 219,786 221,076 ∂10,043 ∂1,290 

Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related expenses: 

Direct appropriation .......................................................................................................................................... 42,246 43,270 44,470 ∂2,224 ∂1,200 Construction (emergency) .................................................................................................................................. 22,000 ............................ ............................ ¥22,000 ............................
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Subtotal ......................................................................................................................................................... 64,246 43,270 44,470 ¥19,776 ∂1,200 Total, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center ......................................................................................... 275,279 263,056 265,546 ¥9,733 ∂2,490 

Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (253,279 ) (263,056 ) (265,546 ) (∂12,267 ) (∂2,490 ) Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... (22,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥22,000 ) ............................

Science and Technology 

Management and administration ............................................................................................................................... 134,000 142,632 140,632 ∂6,632 ¥2,000 Research, development, acquisition, and operations: 

Borders and maritime ....................................................................................................................................... 33,436 25,936 25,479 ¥7,957 ¥457 Chemical and biological ................................................................................................................................... 229,453 228,949 216,038 ¥13,415 ¥12,911 Command, control and interoperability ............................................................................................................ 57,612 63,600 61,763 ∂4,151 ¥1,837 Explosives .......................................................................................................................................................... 105,231 63,749 81,726 ¥23,505 ∂17,977 Human factors ................................................................................................................................................... 6,800 12,600 6,706 ¥94 ¥5,894 Infrastructure and geophysical ......................................................................................................................... 74,781 24,000 64,000 ¥10,781 ∂40,000 Innovation .......................................................................................................................................................... 38,000 59,900 46,000 ∂8,000 ¥13,900 Laboratory facilities ........................................................................................................................................... 105,649 88,814 103,814 ¥1,835 ∂15,000 Test and evaluation/standards ......................................................................................................................... 25,432 25,520 24,219 ¥1,213 ¥1,301 Transition ........................................................................................................................................................... 24,040 24,700 23,901 ¥139 ¥799 University programs .......................................................................................................................................... 48,575 38,700 38,718 ¥9,857 ∂18 Homeland Security Institute: 

Non-add .................................................................................................................................................... (10,000 ) (10,000 ) ............................ (¥10,000 ) (¥10,000 ) Appropriation ............................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 5,000 ∂5,000 ∂5,000 

Subtotal, Research, development, acquisition, and operations .......................................................... 749,009 656,468 697,364 ¥51,645 ∂40,896 

(Non-defense related appropriations) ......................................................................................... (453,009 ) (481,468 ) (522,364 ) (∂69,355 ) (∂40,896 ) (Defense related appropriations) ................................................................................................ (296,000 ) (175,000 ) (175,000 ) (¥121,000 ) ............................

Rescission of unobligated balances .......................................................................................................................... ¥125,000 ............................ ............................ ∂125,000 ............................

Total, Science and Technology ..................................................................................................................... 758,009 799,100 837,996 ∂79,987 ∂38,896 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office 

Management and administration ............................................................................................................................... 30,468 34,000 32,000 ∂1,532 ¥2,000 Research, development, and operations: 

Systems engineering and architecture ............................................................................................................. 26,500 25,100 22,400 ¥4,100 ¥2,700 Systems development ........................................................................................................................................ 99,500 108,100 132,100 ∂32,600 ∂24,000 Transformational research and development ................................................................................................... 72,600 100,000 100,000 ∂27,400 ............................Assessments ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,600 32,000 32,000 ∂6,400 ............................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2007 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2007 appropriation Budget estimate 

Operational support ........................................................................................................................................... 35,000 37,800 34,500 ¥500 ¥3,300 National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center ................................................................................................... 13,300 16,900 15,000 ∂1,700 ¥1,900 

Research, development, and operations ...................................................................................................... 272,500 319,900 336,000 ∂63,500 ∂16,100 

Systems acquisition: 

Radiation Portal Monitors/Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Program ................................................................ 165,500 171,500 144,000 ¥21,500 ¥27,500 Securing the Cities ............................................................................................................................................ ............................ 30,000 25,000 ∂25,000 ¥5,000 Human Portal Radiation Detection System Program ........................................................................................ 12,500 6,500 13,000 ∂500 ∂6,500 

Subtotal, Systems acquisition ...................................................................................................................... 178,000 208,000 182,000 ∂4,000 ¥26,000 Total, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office ..................................................................................................... 480,968 561,900 550,000 ∂69,032 ¥11,900 Total, title IV, Research and Development, Training, and Services ............................................................ 1,696,246 1,654,056 1,704,065 ∂7,819 ∂50,009 

Appropriations ............................................................................................................................. (1,799,246 ) (1,654,056 ) (1,704,065 ) (¥95,181 ) (∂50,009 ) Emergency appropriations .......................................................................................................... (22,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥22,000 ) ............................

(Fee Accounts) ..................................................................................................................................... (1,804,000 ) (2,538,872 ) (2,538,872 ) (∂734,872 ) ............................

TITLE V—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Sec. 522 Rescission of unobligated balances ........................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ¥45,000 ¥45,000 ¥45,000 Sec. 533 Citizenship and Immigration services (CBO) ............................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Total, title V, General Provisions .................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ¥45,000 ¥45,000 ¥45,000 Grand total .................................................................................................................................................... 34,797,323 35,373,333 37,623,424 ∂2,826,101 ∂2,250,091 

Appropriations ............................................................................................................................. (33,281,328 ) (35,422,120 ) (37,725,211 ) (∂4,443,883 ) (∂2,303,091 ) Emergency appropriations .......................................................................................................... (1,829,000 ) ............................ ............................ (¥1,829,000 ) ............................Rescissions ................................................................................................................................. (¥313,005 ) (¥48,787 ) (¥101,787 ) (∂211,218 ) (¥53,000 ) Fee funded programs .................................................................................................................. (3,397,681 ) (4,239,898 ) (4,239,898 ) (∂842,217 ) ............................
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(Limitation on direct loans) ................................................................................................................. (25,000 ) (25,000 ) (25,000 ) ............................ ............................(Transfer out) ....................................................................................................................................... (¥51,800 ) (¥82,000 ) (¥95,500 ) (¥43,700 ) (¥13,500 ) (By transfer) ......................................................................................................................................... (51,800 ) (82,000 ) (95,500 ) (∂43,700 ) (∂13,500 ) 

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