Reports

The National Science and Technology Council’s Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability requests public comments on the draft 2015 National Space Weather Strategy for its Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction. Submit comments by 29 May 2015 for consideration. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/30/2015-10113/national-science-and-technology-council-national-space-weather-strategy

This report by the Government Accountability Office details (a) FirstNet’s progress carrying out its responsibilities and establishing internal controls; (b) the estimated network cost and FirstNet’s plans to become self-funding; and (c) the lessons that can be learned from the early builder projects. http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/669861.pdf

This report has been developed to assist with planning and response efforts related to shelter operations in a radiation emergency. It provides information and guidance about screening for radioactive contamination, decontamination, radiation monitoring, registration, health surveillance, and communications. http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/pdf/operating-public-shelters.pdf

In March 2014, the Committee on Homeland Security completed its investigation of the Boston Marathon bombing, which occurred on 15 April 2013, and released a report detailing four areas needing improvement and it’s recommendations. In this follow-up report, the Committee explores some of those changes, and details areas where further

The emergence of drug resistance in bacteria is reversing the miracles of the past 80 years of antibiotics, with drug choices for the treatment of many bacterial infections becoming increasingly limited, expensive, and, in some cases, nonexistent. This report provides a roadmap to guide the nation in rising to this

This report examines the various legal issues that arise with respect to the sharing of cybersecurity intelligence, with a special focus on two distinct concepts: (a) sharing of cyber- information within the government’s possession; and (b) sharing of cyber information within the possession of the private sector. http://www.fas.org:8080/sgp/crs/intel/R43941.pdf

This report is a reference tool on Superstorm Sandy recovery and rebuilding efforts to date. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure continuously engages in Hurricane Sandy oversight through regular agency briefings and updates, hearings, requests for information, and staff visits to affected areas to observe project

There continues to be a rise in emerging infectious disease threats, as well as diseases that are reemerging due to globalization, drug resistance, and declining participation in vaccination programs. The outbreak of Ebola proved that, although the United States had plans in place, much of the nation was still surprised

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity from Congressional Research Service, other government agencies, trade associations, and interest groups. In addition, the report lists selected cybersecurity-related websites for various agencies, associations, institutions, news, and other organizations. http://fas.org:8080/sgp/crs/misc/R42507.pdf

The National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) assists states in emergency planning and in developing maps of potential coastal inundation for a tsunami of a given intensity. A goal of the program is to ensure adequate advance warning of tsunamis along all U.S. coastal areas and appropriate community response to