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Security Requirements and Considerations for...
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat). Millions of tons of hazmat are safely transported…
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Commercial Space Transportation: FAA’s Oversight...
The number of commercial launch and reentry operations carrying humans is a small proportion of the overall number of commercial space operations—about 10 percent in 2023—but it is growing. This…
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2024 Emergency Response Guidebook
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has just released the 2024 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), a vital resource for emergency responders…
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Consumer Safety Tips for Lithium-Ion...
Did you know the lithium-ion batteries powering e-bikes and scooters are considered hazardous materials? These batteries store a lot of energy and, if not properly maintained, can pose fire risks…
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2024 Progress Report on the National Roadway...
At the U.S. Department of Transportation, safety is their top priority. Yet, in recent years, we have seen alarming increases in roadway deaths. After spiking during the pandemic, these numbers…
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Biometric Identity Disambiguation
The Biometric Identity Disambiguation (BID) system, developed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate and TSA, revolutionizes identity verification at security checkpoints. By combining biometric data like…
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Waterway Risk Assessment
The Waterway Risk Assessment initiative, led by DHS Science & Technology and the U.S. Coast Guard, is revolutionizing maritime safety with a quantitative risk modeling framework. This innovative system calculates…
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The Cost of the Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security and transferred the Coast Guard from the Department of Transportation to the new department. The law listed 11…
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Project Labor Agreements: Best Practices for Both...
Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are a powerful tool to drive construction project success while promoting equity and inclusion. By establishing clear workforce goals—like prioritizing hiring women, veterans, and individuals from…
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2024 Health Care Benefits Overview
This booklet is a valuable resource tailored for Veterans, their families, and caregivers to navigate the VA health care system. It covers essential topics like eligibility, health benefits, and potential…
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Multimodal Hydrogen Airport Hub
The goal of this whitepaper, “Multimodal H2-Airport Hub,” is to create a repeatable hydrogen hub for the airport, first with a ground vehicle fueling station, and later expanding to an…
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Department of Defense Contract Pricing
The Department of Defense (DOD) frequently turns to private contractors to provide it with the goods and services that DOD needs to carry out its mission. Federal contracting regulations require…
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The Department of Homeland Security: A Primer
Established in early 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the “youngest” cabinet-level department of the U.S. government and has a broad and complex mission. This report is intended…
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U.S. Department of Energy Cybersecurity Strategy
In May 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14028, Improving the nation’s Cybersecurity, which makes a significant contribution towards the modernization of cybersecurity defenses by protecting federal networks, improving information-sharing…
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Memorandum For The Heads of Executive Departments...
Federal regulations address a range of important issues and affect many different communities—from families with children to workers to small businesses and entrepreneurs. It is crucial for Federal agencies to…
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