Office of Science and Technology Policy August 17, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296 Section 301) directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with other federal agencies, to develop and implement countermeasures to prepare for and respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are issuing a draft guidance document entitled ``Planning Guidance for Recovery Following Biological Incidents'' for federal, state, local, and tribal decision makers who may find it useful in planning and responding to a biological incident.