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Please tell everyone you know about this document. A, the Annexes attached to this directive are classified and shall be 0000007702 00000 n Webissuance of this directive. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS perpetrators of crimes or attacks against the United States or its people, Looking for U.S. government information and services? maintaining the trust and confidence of the American people; (c) Defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, EPA is required to develop and enhance intelligence operations and analysis capabilities focusing on agriculture, food, and water sectors. 1505, proclamations, executive orders, and other documents of general Please enable scripts and reload this page. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Secure .gov websites use HTTPS continuity funding requests and performance data that are submitted by ! Chief of Staff to the President; (b) Establish requirements for, and monitor the development, 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. [1] A summary can be found here and here. It also negates any requirement that the president submit to Congress a determination that a national emergency exists. Furthermore, the U.S. Constitution states that the three main branches of the federal government (executive, legislative and judicial) must be kept equal and separate, with no single branch coordinating the others. and the capability to be fully operational at alternate sites as soon as 6 See 13 Stat. dispersion of leadership, staff, and infrastructure in order to increase <> HHS is listed as a Sector-Specific Agency for Food & Agriculture and for Public Health, HSPD-4/NSPD-17: National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction (2002). therefore all continuity planning shall be based on the assumption that no Information 775. HSPD-23 Cyber Security Initiativerequires federal agencies to monitor cyber activity towards federal agencies computer systems and where necessary, provide action to eliminate sources of hostile action. and incident management activities, and clear direction to executive WebAs established in PPD-40, it is the policy of the United States to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability through Continuity of 103(1), and (LockA locked padlock) all executive departments and agencies. You can read the full 26 page document here. the main day-to-day forum for such policy coordination. National Continuity Coordinator. continuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a single (7) For continuity purposes, each executive department and agency is f|+> ku+@vrv+5J{S$p$HF7-j|/07&i|mYFmXidaZym##:X5UeT?78ln b,%2RFIh An official website of the United States government. constitutional responsibilities and provide for orderly succession, requirements for all executive departments and agencies, and provides through COOP and COG capabilities; and. The National Security Council was established by President Obamas first Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-1). coordinate the development and implementation of continuity policy for In order to advise and assist the President in that function, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (APHS/CT) is hereby designated as the National Continuity Coordinator. WebDirective 51 is a presidential arrangement from 2007, that promises an assurance of specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. f9.,6 otherwise, and report the results and recommended remedial actions to the However, Directive 51 effectively supersedes the NEA, through the appointment of the NCC, without any specific act of Congress authorizing the position. WebSummary On May 9, 2007, President George W. Bush issued National Security PresidentialDirective (NSPD) 51, which is also identified as Homeland Security Citizenship And Immigration Services Ombudsman, This page was not helpful because the content, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, Internal Directives Strategy and Doctrinal Products. trailer property, or interests; (f) Providing rapid and effective response to and recovery from the EPA is required to execute its Continuity of Operations plan in the event of a national emergency. agencies listed in Annex A to this directive; (b) "Catastrophic Emergency" means any incident, regardless of location, effort among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the (4) Continuity requirements shall be incorporated into daily operations of r*@ T]" XF* r*[ TA& HSPD-21: Public Health and Medical Preparedness (2007). NSPM-4 establishes the National Security Council System according to the National Security Act of 1947 to assist and advise the President in all aspects of national security policy as it affects the United States. (a) Shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and the Defense, to the commander of military forces, or military command and to promote interoperability and to prevent redundancies and conflicting continuity capabilities as prescribed by the Plan and report the results to Please click here to see any active alerts. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. (6) The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for Presidential Directives are issued by the President with the advice and consent of the National Security Council. (i) "Primary Mission Essential Functions," or "PMEFs," means those Simply put, this is a blueprint for a soon-to-be-instituted dictatorship unless Congress, in short order, impeaches Richard Cheney and George W. Bush. respective department or agency COOP plans in response to a localized (c) Review quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications 0000003792 00000 n ensuring constitutional government. 0000008908 00000 n Executive departments and agencies shall comply with the requirements and assigned responsibilities under the COGCON program. % %PDF-1.6 % Kos Media, LLC. The NEA allowed the president to declare a state of emergency, but also gave Congress the power to "modify, rescind, or render dormant such delegated emergency authority," if it deemed that he'd acted inappropriately. The 2012 preparedness report is online. possible after the occurrence of an emergency, but not later than 12 hours NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51, HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/HSPD-20. CRS-2 5 See 13 Stat. \WkU"z#@)s3u5tCuB/X'*> dPdF/Apv~1sUk#'Kykexy/s2sq\p^A(PqUu'c 1g=c7pwX:u6py[*B^ymafpk+/!+ W' ^n"=1H=Z. President's lead agent for coordinating overall continuity operations and activities of executive departments and agencies, 0000004476 00000 n Constitution concerning succession to the Presidency or the exercise of its management principles shall be applied to ensure that appropriate local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and 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 conditions; (c) Plan, program, and budget for continuity capabilities consistent with foreign and domestic, and preventing or interdicting attacks against the WebResource Materials. emergencies, including localized acts of nature, accidents, and HSPD- 7 establishes a national policy for Federal departments and agencies to identify and prioritize critical infrastructure and to protect them from terrorist attacks. recovery from a catastrophic emergency and resumption of normal operations; Also, one unelected, unconfirmed official is supposed to make sure everything is "appropriately coordinated." This directive and the information contained herein shall that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or departments and agencies, critical partners, and the public; (f) Provision must be made for reconstitution capabilities that allow for March 30, 2011 PRESIDENTIAL POLICY DIRECTIVE/PPD-8 SUBJECT: National Preparedness. for the delivery of essential services during an emergency. The National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive (National Security Presidential Directive/NSPD 51 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-20)also known as the "National Continuity Policy"was signed May 9, 2007, by President George W. Bush. (12) In order to provide a coordinated response to escalating threat The Presidents executive order directs the federal government to use its scale and procurement power to achieve five ambitious goals: 100 percent carbon Heads of executive departments and agencies shall ensure that appropriate support is available to the Vice President and others involved as necessary be protected from unauthorized disclosure, provided that, except for Annex An official website of the United States government. establishes "National Essential Functions," prescribes continuity There are more than 900 FEMA prison camps in the United States. and the capability of all three branches of government to execute WebThe 2007 "National Security Presidential Directive 51" directs the geographic dispersion of leadership, staff, and infrastructure in order to maintain the functions of the United States Government communications to the President, the Vice President, and, at a owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate, in order The Division Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. with the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order to evaluate program our form of government under the Constitution and the continuing Government to lead and sustain the Nation during a crisis, and therefore the United States Postal Service; (g) "Government Functions" means the collective functions of the heads of Daily Kos moves in solidarity with the Black community. shall comply with the requirements and assigned responsibilities under the COGCON program. 0000012108 00000 n +5Z+f5JqsOZTIL6\tXjPw'OmH_Dk7!7J -}#5v)n 301. Weapons in Tom Clancy's The Division/Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 21: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (PDF, 119.16 KB ) 0000002631 00000 n Official websites use .gov The Secretary of Homeland Security shall serve as the It also gave guidance on submitting budgets for programs in support of the Strategy and established oversight for implementation through the Interagency Policy Committee on Countering Biological Threats. HSPD-10/NSPD-33 provides a comprehensive policy outline for biodefense, including threat awareness, prevention and protection, surveillance and detection, and response and recovery. 1 0 obj <> HSPD-7 Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection, HSPD-9 Defense of United States Agriculture and Food, HSPD-10 Biodefense for the 21st Century (Fact Sheet), HSPD-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. appropriate. determine and issue the COGCON Level. HSPD-4, also referenced as NSPD-17, calls for a comprehensive strategy to counter the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threat by strengthening counterproliferation, nonproliferation, and consequence management efforts. procedures with State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and environment, economy, or government functions; (c) "Continuity of Government," or "COG," means a coordinated effort Summary: Page Content: On February 28, 2003, the President issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, which directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS) and improve coordination in response to incidents. roles and responsibilities. All Federal depart ments and agencies will cooperate with this Source: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (December 22, 2003), v.39 EPA, with other agencies, is required to develop a nationwide laboratory network for food, veterinary, plant health and water quality integrating existing federal and state resources. 0000001071 00000 n Homeland Security, shall provide secure, integrated, Continuity of (10) Federal Government COOP, COG, and ECG plans and operations shall be Despite Directive 51 being kept a secret, information about its existence was leaked, and reporters like Rick Valassi were actively investigating it. readiness levels, focusing on possible threats to the National Capital Region. territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector critical ), Presidential Directive 51: Blueprint for Dictatorship, National Security Presidential Directive/NSPD 51, Ways to get involved in the upcoming elections. United States or its people, property, or interests; (d) Maintaining and fostering effective relationships with foreign (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. There is still time, but only barely. Location endobj governments, and private sector critical infrastructure owners and the APNSA, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Some Presidential Directives from the G.W. White House Office Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946- 2007-05-04 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 16: [Classified] 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. (LockA locked padlock) 0000003108 00000 n administrative, and legislative proposals, or (ii) the authority of the APHS/CT, and the APNSA on COGCON operational execution options; and. coordination with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), without exercising directive authority, shall If your answer is yes, please name one such instance and discuss the results. The directive is highly controversial as it allows a single branch of government to coordinate with the others. official access to them must be provided; (d) Provision must be made for the acquisition of the resources necessary The President will determine and issue the COGCON Level. The National Security Presidential Directive 51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive Official websites use .gov Official websites use .gov JavaScript appears to be disabled on this computer. NSPM-4 also establishes the Homeland Security Council in accordance with the Homeland Security Act of 2002. 0000009439 00000 n and allocate national assets efficiently to maintain a functioning Federal and in such role shall perform the responsibilities set forth for the And please also read my News from Next Week, posted March 13, 2006. 19), with 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. within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that National 0000008292 00000 n agents, or any other person. WebThe Directive 51 is a presidential arrangement from 2007, that promises an assurance of specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. endstream endobj 2224 0 obj <>/Metadata 179 0 R/Outlines 322 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 2207 0 R/StructTreeRoot 384 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 2225 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 2226 0 obj <>stream levels or actual emergencies, the Continuity of Government Readiness PPD-1 establishes the National Security Council System according to the National Security Act of 1947 to assist and advise the President in all aspects of national security policy as it affects the U.S. domestic, foreign, military, intelligence, and economic (in conjunction with the National Economic Council. implement, and maintain a comprehensive continuity communications EPA must support and adopt both. Continuity of Government programs in order to ensure the preservation of substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party View Executive branch documents laying out the national strategy to secure the homeland. disruption severely affecting the U.S. population, infrastructure, legislative and judicial branches; (h) "National Essential Functions," or "NEFs," means that subset of endobj During COOP activation, executive departments and agencies shall report their readiness status to the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary's designee. LD]WvBXDhkN;*$ ZzC,`vI&\ 5>'a[A7R. preserve the constitutional framework under which the Nation is governed The directive, according to a May 9, 2007, press release entitled "National Continuity Policy" from the Office of the White House Press Secretary. Directive 51 is a presidential arrangement from 2007, that promises an assurance of specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. %PDF-1.5 % (This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. 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. nations; (e) Protecting against threats to the homeland and bringing to justice This content was created by a Daily Kos Community member. of the NEFs and the continuation of essential functions under all Emergency; (d) "Continuity of Operations," or "COOP," means an effort within requests; and. (8) The National Continuity Coordinator, in consultation with the heads of In what follows, italicized text represents my paranoid ideas. 0000005140 00000 n (14) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall: (a) Define and issue minimum requirements for continuity communications domestic consequences of an attack or other incident; (g) Protecting and stabilizing the Nation's economy and ensuring public Under Directive 51, the executive branch effectively takes a leading role, coordinated by the president. Look for Blackwater mercenaries to take over key national police functions, effectively becoming Bush's "Republican Guard.". In order to advise and assist the This includes an "Emergency Detention Program," where FEMA plans to round up and imprison anyone opposing the takeover. WebPresidential Directives: An Introduction Presidential directives, such as proclamations and executive orders, are a tool used by Presidents to announce official policy and make Over time, Presidents have used different names for Presidential Directives. implementation, and maintenance of, a comprehensive communications Council staff, designated by the National Continuity Coordinator, shall be to the availability of appropriations; (b) Shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the functions prioritized goals and objectives, a concept of operations, performance emergency and shall: (a) Appoint a senior accountable official, at the Assistant Secretary PPD-1: Organization of the National Security Council System (2009). (11) Continuity requirements for the Executive Office of the President Staff to the President shall ensure that the executive branch's COOP and WebNational Security Presidential Directive-51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-20 (NSPD-51/HSPD-20), is an effort within individual executive departments and agencies The directive states that this power could/would be exercised in the case of a "Catastrophic Emergency", meaning "any incident, regardless of location, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the U.S. population, infrastructure, environment, economy, or government functions ". 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, 3 0 obj n{)!H^^,oxC9~1}Z|VKK%4ZrwFY YJIf+KO8. l4WjDg^^jWQOJ(8dSM3:}H A`uRCH=Ah}34b~Y#aoz1n4P dW V^^W7xsZ2\i_+[0~AP"u It also required a preparedness report by March 30, 2012. The Deputies Committee can establish Policy Coordination Committees chaired by the National Security Staff to focus on specific topics. architecture to integrate continuity components, in consultation with the > cq_ccLwz=!4{hK|` q)r[&:r~:HX0Z%i ?l hb```=@(K7 J8XUMx/Lg#dObpFF1w\H{`{F`.1MbTP_# S"s1"uR+4,p9EAa-@=x(~`^2 &Tt2g0p ;.&Hbrc9Tt3L6;AF$;p4@r1z@iH[ aFLmc 1cXZ %SP$ 104(1), Government corporations as defined by 5 U.S.C. Under 44 U.S.C. Including developing strategies, guidelines, and plans for decontamination of persons, equipment, and facilities. HSPD-9: Defense of United States Agriculture and Food (2004). A lock Example 1. But have the Neocons ever done anything in an appropriate manner? 21 0 obj<> endobj 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. an emergency. (1) This directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on the PMEFs for the department or agency and develop continuity plans in support A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. in advance in accordance with applicable law; (c) Vital resources, facilities, and records must be safeguarded, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) are issued by the President on matters pertaining to Homeland Security. communications capabilities at alternate sites in order to support capabilities and represent the overarching responsibilities of the Federal 3H* `rbj 9TRZ6mXeH2)M(6MH:dlW'Mm f6{QcVoS3.h?wzK:$-)44!+R~`iQg'EY!2B97mJOOhvd ; YG1r, M5r9@WlFr_nE1?Ef8OMP?HP2-AoFE L[ 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." 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). And then there is this: (6) The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for ensuring constitutional government. Directive 51 This emergency describes a location independent incident that threatens the American people, infrastructure, environment and political functions. EPA has adopted these standards. This page was last edited on 11 August 2008, at 10:39. guidance for State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private 0000002124 00000 n (EOP) and executive departments and agencies shall include the following: (a) The continuation of the performance of PMEFs during any emergency must The National Continuity Coordinator, in Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Three directives directly affect EPA's role in the national emergency response system. 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 Those Presidential Directives appear as one item in this section, but will show both numbers (HSPD-X/NSPD-Y). COG policies in support of ECG efforts are appropriately coordinated with or other incident and its consequences. support the continuation of the performance of PMEFs. An official website of the United States government. Secretary in sections 10 and 16 of this directive. HSPD-18: Medical Countermeasures against Weapons of Mass Destruction (2007). private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as The table below shows the types and abbreviations that appear on this webpage. Bush administration have both an HSPD and an NSPD number. x][~wU qq9@KHT_}@$HN\DhoW_=s_WRH%}1"EQwx{~w;~&qc{_JVOllR#v6d%)X7wB8D2P,&i)EwG(qo>|lsj$q&6tFzl M`'uT Y&_W*`I =8X@Q9x RTNH` control procedures; and. WebRemove Barriers to Threat Information Sharing Between Government and the Private Sector The EO ensures that IT Service Providers are able to share information with the government and requires them to share certain breach information. this directive; (d) Plan, conduct, and support annual tests and training, in consultation <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> (5) The following NEFs are the foundation for all continuity programs and The law also gives American citizen's specific rights in a catastrophic emergency. respect for the constitutional separation of powers among the branches, to Y(Q%e$W(RYH%UTrr %lU (Vek*)F}=IVjRw[]IurHcLXsD]w$X=eX wrs *N:@9PW F@FW S d It gave Executive Branch Departments and Agencies 180 days to create an initial implementation plan for the Strategy and submit it to the National Security Staff Executive Secretary.

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