Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 46,55 MB
Release : 2018-02-02
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ISBN : 9781984963147
Domestic passenger and freight rail security : hearing before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, first session, October 20, 2005.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 37,73 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
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Author : U.S. Government Printing Office (Gpo)
Publisher : BiblioGov
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 27,6 MB
Release : 2013-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781293272794
The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office of the President and other executive departments, and independent agencies. A hearing is a meeting of the Senate, House, joint or certain Government committee that is open to the public so that they can listen in on the opinions of the legislation. Hearings can also be held to explore certain topics or a current issue. It typically takes between two months up to two years to be published. This is one of those hearings.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Page : 108 pages
File Size : 29,83 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Page : pages
File Size : 49,92 MB
Release : 2006*
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Author : Cathleen A. Berrick
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,95 MB
Release : 2006-03
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : 9781422304334
The U.S. passenger rail system is a vital component of the nation's transportation infrastructure, carrying more than 11 million passengers each weekday. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) & the Dept. of Transportation share responsibility for ensuring the safety & security of rail systems. This report addressed: (1) DHS actions to assess the risks to the U.S. passenger rail system in the context of prevailing risk management principles; (2) fed. actions taken to enhance the security of the U.S. passenger rail system; & (3) security practices that domestic & selected foreign passenger rail operators have implemented. Also, test'y. of Cathleen Berrick, Dir. Homeland Sec. & Justice Issues, GAO. Charts & tables.
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 31,56 MB
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ISBN : 1428933891
Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,30 MB
Release : 2017-09-15
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ISBN : 9781976399978
The 2005 London subway bombings and 2006 rail attacks in Mumbai, India highlighted the vulnerability of passenger rail and other surface transportation systems to terrorist attack and demonstrated the need for greater focus on securing these systems. This testimony is based primarily on GAO's September 2005 passenger rail security report and selected program updates obtained in January 2007. Specifically, it addressees (1) the extent to which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has assessed the risks facing the U.S. passenger rail system and developed a strategy based on risk assessment for securing all modes of transportation, including passenger rail; (2) the actions that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other federal agencies have taken to enhance the security of the U.S. passenger rail system, improve federal coordination, and develop industry partnerships; and (3) the security practices that domestic and selected foreign passenger rail operators have implemented to enhance security.
Author : Norman J. Rabkin
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 27,61 MB
Release : 2007-08
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ISBN : 9781422314753
The four rail attacks in Europe & Asia since 2004, including the most recent in India, highlight the vulnerability of passenger rail & other surface transportation systems to terrorist attack & demonstrate the need for greater focus on securing these systems. This testimony is based primarily on a Sept. 2005 passenger rail security report & selected recent program updates. It addresses: (1) the extent to which the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has assessed the risks facing the U.S. passenger rail system & developed a strategy based on risk assessments for securing all modes of transportation, including passenger rail; & (2) the actions that fed. agencies have taken to enhance the security of the U.S. passenger rail system. Includes recommend.
Author : Cathleen A. Berrick
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 35,43 MB
Release : 2008-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1437905315
Since its inception, the Transportation Security Admin. (TSA) has focused much of its efforts on aviation security, and has developed and implemented a variety of programs and procedures to secure commercial aviation. More recently, TSA has taken actions to secure the nation's surface transportation modes. TSA funding for aviation security has totaled about $26 billion since FY 2004, and for surface transportation security activities, about $175 million since FY 2005. This testimony focuses on TSA¿s efforts to secure the commercial aviation system -- through passenger screening, air cargo, and watch-list matching programs -- and the nation's surface transportation modes. It also addresses challenges remaining in these areas. Ill.
