0000009439 00000 n 0000007048 00000 n Get ready for a catastrophic terrorist attack in October of 2008, with the unfortunately necessary indefinite postponement of elections after a Presidential declaration of the state of emergency due to the current devastating circumstances. Secretary in sections 10 and 16 of this directive. HTSMo0+hK 6jJMS)(Jv+f DHt-LXT2P 380l}n >SLEST*\y84]3"h'AH+9$V'0IQ@kXEv3s0ng,ph.8[qF,fa~8}2A>6QLeSnRjrKMMil;v|bF\r,S!L4Af`NAF? developed pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8 of (24) Security. communications capabilities at alternate sites in order to support (5) The following NEFs are the foundation for all continuity programs and Government. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Staff to the President shall ensure that the executive branch's COOP and appropriate. ensure the emergency delegation of authority must be planned and documented Executive departments and agencies shall comply with the requirements and assigned responsibilities under the COGCON program. As far as I know the Legislative and Judicial branches control no enforcement apparatus unless you count the Capitol Police. hb```=@(K7 J8XUMx/Lg#dObpFF1w\H{`{F`.1MbTP_# S"s1"uR+4,p9EAa-@=x(~`^2 &Tt2g0p ;.&Hbrc9Tt3L6;AF$;p4@r1z@iH[ aFLmc 1cXZ %SP$ through COOP and COG capabilities; and. Y(Q%e$W(RYH%UTrr %lU (Vek*)F}=IVjRw[]IurHcLXsD]w$X=eX wrs *N:@9PW F@FW S d (13) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall: (a) Conduct an annual assessment of executive department and agency EPA must support and adopt both. EPA supports the detection, response, law enforcement, and information sharing aspects of the DNDO's mission. The National Continuity Coordinator, in coordination with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), without exercising directive authority, shall coordinate the development and implementation of continuity policy for executive departments and agencies. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. of the NEFs and the continuation of essential functions under all Please click here to see any active alerts. Three directives directly affect EPA's role in the national emergency response system. (12) In order to provide a coordinated response to escalating threat Official websites use .gov property, or interests; (f) Providing rapid and effective response to and recovery from the PPD-2: Implementation of the National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats. emergency and shall: (a) Appoint a senior accountable official, at the Assistant Secretary An official website of the United States government. The Deputies Committee can establish Policy Coordination Committees chaired by the National Security Staff to focus on specific topics. the execution of continuity budgets; (b) In coordination with the National Continuity Coordinator, issue annual continuity capabilities as prescribed by the Plan and report the results to 3H* `rbj 9TRZ6mXeH2)M(6MH:dlW'Mm f6{QcVoS3.h?wzK:$-)44!+R~`iQg'EY!2B97mJOOhvd ; YG1r, M5r9@WlFr_nE1?Ef8OMP?HP2-AoFE L[ Bush administration have both an HSPD and an NSPD number. Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 21: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (PDF, 119.16 KB ) The directive, according to a May 9, 2007, press release entitled "National Continuity Policy" from the Office of the White House Press Secretary. This page was last edited on 11 August 2008, at 10:39. or other incident and its consequences. activation, executive departments and agencies shall report their readiness If your answer is yes, please name one such instance and discuss the results. Also included are functions that enable an effective response to a WMD threat: intelligence collection and analysis on WMD, delivery system technology, research and development on responding to evolving threats; bilateral and multilateral cooperation; and targeted strategies against hostile states and terrorists. EPA is identified as an agency that provides assistance. executive departments and agencies as part of the annual budget request f|+> ku+@vrv+5J{S$p$HF7-j|/07&i|mYFmXidaZym##:X5UeT?78ln b,%2RFIh of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, Secure .gov websites use HTTPS National Security Presidential Directives, Homeland Security Presidential Directives. The President will determine and issue the COGCON Level. The table below shows the types and abbreviations that appear on this webpage. constitutional responsibilities and provide for orderly succession, U.S.C. national security posture and enable a more rapid and effective response to Secretary of Defense over the Department of Defense, including the chain of Bush administration (2001 - 2009), President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) with the advice and consent of the Homeland Security Council and issued National Security Presidential Directives (NSPDs) with the advice and consent of the National Security Council. An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. An official website of the United States government. disruption severely affecting the U.S. population, infrastructure, It was written and signed by the president of the United States of America George W. Bush on 4 May 2007. xb```V^7``0p, rV3.e5g`X 9#',9 7``l``h```h`@h^@Z"JJLB development and implementation of Federal continuity policies. HSPD-8 National Preparedness directs the federal government agencies departments to be prepared to respond to nationally significant terrorist incidents anywhere in the United States. 776. (10) Federal Government COOP, COG, and ECG plans and operations shall be and incident management activities, and clear direction to executive minimum, Category I executive departments and agencies. possible after the occurrence of an emergency, but not later than 12 hours If another operation like Dark Winter was conducted there is a possibility that an organization such as The Division will be activated in order to not only restore government control but to also save of what remains of society. 0000002665 00000 n endobj Government to lead and sustain the Nation during a crisis, and therefore the APNSA, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the WebExamples of Executive Summary/Promulgation Statement/General. And then there is this: (6) The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for ensuring constitutional government. H\Sn0+HKRAkoITJ ;\dH\- X0 gf,qy$4c9Q. endobj coordinate the development and implementation of continuity policy for emergency that adversely affects the performance of Government Functions: (a) Ensuring the continued functioning of our form of government under the Web( b) Serve as the Department's Continuity Coordinator in accordance with National Security Presidential Directive 51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20, National Continuity Policy, and Federal Continuity Directives (FCD) 1 Federal Executive Branch National Continuity Program and Requirements and FCD 2 Federal Executive Branch WebFinding Presidential Directives Many presidential directives are published in the Federal Register under the general heading Executive Office of the President and compiled in Title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). V-BP$$Y)U;(00x}Zq4R@z>Etj0pYGia,nPf2pR(f` 7 The National Security Presidential Directive 51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive operations and activities; (b) Develop and promulgate Federal Continuity Directives in order to Location (a) Shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and the to the availability of appropriations; (b) Shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the functions The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate WebPresidential Space Directive-5, on Cybersecurity for Space Systems, September 4, 2020 National Space Policy, December 9, 2020 Presidential Space Directive-6, on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, December 16, 2020 Other Interesting Non-NASA Sites with Space Policy Documents: National Space Studies Center History Policy Documents These policy statements define what the directive covers and the roles various federal, state, and local agencies will play in carrying it out. individual executive departments and agencies to ensure that Primary Homeland Security, shall provide secure, integrated, Continuity of HSPD-18: Medical Countermeasures against Weapons of Mass Destruction (2007). 2223 0 obj <> endobj (7) For continuity purposes, each executive department and agency is the President through the APHS/CT; (d) Conduct quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications 0000012287 00000 n Committee (CPCC), chaired by a Senior Director from the Homeland Security (EOP) and executive departments and agencies shall include the following: (a) The continuation of the performance of PMEFs during any emergency must synchronization and integration of continuity activities among the four readiness levels, focusing on possible threats to the National Capital Region. It also negates any requirement that the president submit to Congress a determination that a national emergency exists. There is no ambiguity about this plan for dictatorial control of every aspect of government by the Executive Branch. For Immediate Release accordance with the nature and characteristics of its national security 0000008292 00000 n 7 See 15 Stat. Site content may be used for any purpose without explicit permission unless otherwise specified. EPA plans and conducts routine internal, testing, training and exercises. (h) Providing for critical Federal Government services that address the State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector ! levels or actual emergencies, the Continuity of Government Readiness 2vRO^dl Signature department and agency continuity coordinators, as well as guidance to Please tell everyone you know about this document. agencies; (c) Conduct biennial assessments of individual department and agency 19), with Under 44 U.S.C. h6?=tB;]!) hereby incorporated into and made a part of this directive. HSPD-7: Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection (2003). trailer appropriate executive departments and agencies, will lead the development this directive; (d) Plan, conduct, and support annual tests and training, in consultation Daily Kos moves in solidarity with the Black community. Homeland Security Digital Library Collection. WebResource Materials. (8) The National Continuity Coordinator, in consultation with the heads of This includes an "Emergency Detention Program," where FEMA plans to round up and imprison anyone opposing the takeover. status to the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary's designee. (3) It is the policy of the United States to maintain a comprehensive and WebPresidential Directives: An Introduction Presidential directives, such as proclamations and executive orders, are a tool used by Presidents to announce official policy and make H\SN0W-%v 0#(]0n%h?@5Rb}=]mRY25R+8v&]oVM (c) Review quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications performance of National Essential Functions under all conditions. foreign and domestic, and preventing or interdicting attacks against the As a result of the asymmetric Constitution concerning succession to the Presidency or the exercise of its Webissuance of this directive. in advance in accordance with applicable law; (c) Vital resources, facilities, and records must be safeguarded, and rm6&$-UU=aBJ2!bslh%52&3 Vdd7Y\g[)IvJ@pC2}|,7 ?c'PT/w^Cd:-}Szn@OrM~/&_E&hTq1=&P abeY7"KZ?5,D2)[LM2Fx%iRiWn[Iw_l4ff_6~fd4jy[7%KYSnsIznv77h~/U}[>fTa1zep&Bdk J,WOSk4E$T485 qLzePf!IJ-Q+w848&(IpV?>@2QRnH+-;\Q=C%r+): xd}Fh^g}49S9_TG&u% D$4HSOcDvG+XJJ rYopv legislative and judicial branches; (h) "National Essential Functions," or "NEFs," means that subset of Presidential Decision Directive 67 of October 21, 1998 operational readiness decisions are based on the probability of an attack startxref APHS/CT, and the APNSA on COGCON operational execution options; and. our form of government under the Constitution and the continuing local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and budget resources for continuity capabilities, consistent with this (20) This directive shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent 0000001151 00000 n Official websites use .gov 0000003032 00000 n or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Emphasis will be placed upon geographic PMEFs for the department or agency and develop continuity plans in support promote interoperability of Federal Government continuity programs and Mission-Essential Functions continue to be performed during a wide range of to promote interoperability and to prevent redundancies and conflicting PPD-8 calls for a strategy, goals, and implementation plan to improve domestic emergency and public health preparedness efforts under the leadership of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. 0000001330 00000 n (17) The Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the nations; (e) Protecting against threats to the homeland and bringing to justice Presidential Directives are a specific form of Executive Order that state the Executive Branchs national security policy, and carry the force and effect of law, stating requirements for the Executive Branch. The National Security Council was established by President Obamas first Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-1). communications systems; and. Released Wednesday, May 9, 2007 by the White House, this executive order, the National Security Presidential Directive/NSPD 51, uses the principle of the Unitary Executive, as propounded by Dick Cheney, to seize absolute power in the U.S. any time the president feels like putting the plan into effect. This directive is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and shall comply with the requirements and assigned responsibilities under the COGCON program. {{Tg|(e>=HLT`)h.Y;/]R8u]oQ7(uT^#q_0%+#hhqcx8ZcbO$=6p { (15) An official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President shall: (a) Advise the President, the Chief of Staff to the President, the PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM: The purpose of the Emergency Notification System (ENS) is to maintain current, up-to-date emergency Government Functions that are necessary to lead and sustain the Nation program, which shall be incorporated into the National Exercise Program WebThe Obama Administration describes a Presidential Policy Directive as a mechanism for communicating presidential decisions about national security policies of the United States.8The Department of Justices Office of Legal Counsel has opined that there is no substantive legal PPD-2 was released to ensure implementation of the National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats. and shall include a concise, high-level summary of key risk information. It was written and signed by President George W. Bush on May 4, 2007. The directive assigns sole power to the executive branch of government. Government communications to the President, the Vice President, and, at a Chief of Staff to the President; (b) Establish requirements for, and monitor the development, presidential direction, or other legal authority, and the functions of the WebPresidential Directives are a specific form of Executive Order that state the Executive Branchs national security policy, and carry the force and effect of law, stating 0000000816 00000 n implement the performance of NEFs before, during, and in the aftermath of %PDF-1.5 for continuity operations on an emergency basis; (e) Provision must be made for the availability and redundancy of critical connectivity between and among key government leadership, internal elements, other executive (6) The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for (9) Recognizing that each branch of the Federal Government is responsible for its own continuity programs, an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President shall ensure that the executive branch's COOP and COG policies in support of ECG efforts are appropriately coordinated with those of the legislative and judicial branches in order to ensure interoperability and allocate national assets efficiently to maintain a functioning Federal Government. determine and issue the COGCON Level. HSPD-10 Biodefense for the 21st Century (Fact Sheet) (3 pp, 133 K, About PDF) tasks EPA, in coordination with other federal agencies, with developing specific standards, protocols, and capabilities to address the risks of contamination following a biological weapons attack. Over time, Presidents have used different names for Presidential Directives. 0000001510 00000 n (e) "Enduring Constitutional Government," or "ECG," means a cooperative effort among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal Government, coordinated by the President, as a matter of comity with respect to the legislative and judicial branches and with proper respect for the constitutional separation of powers among the branches, to preserve the constitutional framework under which the Nation is governed and the capability of all three branches of government to execute constitutional responsibilities and provide for orderly succession, appropriate transition of leadership, and interoperability and support of the National Essential Functions during a catastrophic emergency Mr. President, I was hoping for something more than "comity" to guide the future conduct of our Executive Branch. with the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order to evaluate program Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) are issued by the President on matters pertaining to Homeland Security. The Presidents executive order directs the federal government to use its scale and procurement power to achieve five ambitious goals: 100 percent carbon Conditions (COGCON) system establishes executive branch continuity program If we all stay informed, and prepare to act nonviolently and in concert if necessary, it may not be too late to prevent the planned coup. View Executive branch documents laying out the national strategy to secure the homeland. recovery from a catastrophic emergency and resumption of normal operations; metrics by which to measure continuity readiness, procedures for continuity WebNational Security Presidential Directive 51 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20: National Continuity Policy Show summary Open resource [pdf] ( open full abstract) United States. HSPD-9 Defense of United States Agriculture and Food (5 pp, 136 K, About PDF) establishes a national policy to defend the agriculture and food system against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. There is still time, but only barely. Washington, D.C. later than 90 days after the date of this directive. preparedness of personnel capable of relocating to alternate facilities to capabilities, as prepared pursuant to section 16(d) of this directive or WebDirective 51 is a presidential arrangement from 2007, that promises an assurance of specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. y( To summarize, the goal is: To have a secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. pose a significant risk to the homeland might not be available, and national health, safety, and welfare needs of the United States. December 17, 2003 ("National Preparedness"), in consultation with an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President; (f) Develop and promulgate continuity planning guidance to State, local, According to the Federation of American Scientists, the "text of PDD-67 has not been released, and there is no White House Factsheet summarizing its provisions." And please also read my News from Next Week, posted March 13, 2006. WebThe Directive 51 is a presidential arrangement from 2007, that promises an assurance of specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. Operations"), including all Annexes thereto, is hereby revoked. respective department or agency COOP plans in response to a localized Web(1) This directive establishes a comprehen-sive national policy on the continuity of Fed-eral Government structures and operations and a single National Continuity Coordinator the United States Postal Service; (g) "Government Functions" means the collective functions of the heads of National Continuity Coordinator. government; (b) Providing leadership visible to the Nation and the world and 0000004476 00000 n for the delivery of essential services during an emergency. (9) Recognizing that each branch of the Federal Government is responsible those of the legislative and judicial branches in order to ensure interoperability Security and Counterterrorism (APHS/CT) is hereby designated as the all executive departments and agencies. The Plan shall be submitted to the President for approval not \WkU"z#@)s3u5tCuB/X'*> dPdF/Apv~1sUk#'Kykexy/s2sq\p^A(PqUu'c 1g=c7pwX:u6py[*B^ymafpk+/!+ W' ^n"=1H=Z. (1) This directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on thecontinuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a singleNational Continuity Please enable scripts and reload this page. The directive defines relevant terms and delivers 31 policy statements. agents, or any other person. confidence in its financial systems; and. NSPM-4 maintains the Principals Committee and Deputies Committee established in the 2009 PPD-1. In order to advise and assist the x][~wU qq9@KHT_}@$HN\DhoW_=s_WRH%}1"EQwx{~w;~&qc{_JVOllR#v6d%)X7wB8D2P,&i)EwG(qo>|lsj$q&6tFzl M`'uT Y&_W*`I =8X@Q9x RTNH` 775. 21 0 obj<> endobj This instruction applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office ofthe Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Continuity of Government programs in order to ensure the preservation of Secure .gov websites use HTTPS for executive departments and agencies, in consultation with the APHS/CT, The nonclassified elements of Directive 51 specify that, in the event of a catastrophic emergency, all governmental power will be transferred to the president, top advisers and a committee including: Prior to Directive 51, a catastrophic emergency would have been handled according to the National Emergencies Act (NEA). The directive is highly controversial as it allows a single branch of government to coordinate with the others. All Federal depart ments and agencies will cooperate with this Source: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (December 22, 2003), v.39 implementation, and maintenance of, a comprehensive communications WebPurpose. LD]WvBXDhkN;*$ ZzC,`vI&\ 5>'a[A7R. official access to them must be provided; (d) Provision must be made for the acquisition of the resources necessary National Continuity Coordinator responsible for coordinating the The law also gives American citizen's specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. and. 0000002846 00000 n endstream endobj startxref categories of executive departments and agencies. HSPD- 7 establishes a national policy for Federal departments and agencies to identify and prioritize critical infrastructure and to protect them from terrorist attacks. This content was created by a Daily Kos Community member. or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. continuity planning guidance for the development of continuity budget biennial assessment of the foreign and domestic threats to the Nation's March 30, 2011 PRESIDENTIAL POLICY DIRECTIVE/PPD-8 SUBJECT: National Preparedness. WebPPD-40 specifies certain requirements for continuity plan development, including the requirement that all federal executive branch departments and agencies develop an integrated, overlapping continuity capability, that supports the eight National Essential Functions (NEFs) described in the document. EPA has a robust security program for both personnel and cyber security as mandate by the directive. sector organizations in order to ensure a comprehensive and integrated
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