Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
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EPA Goal 3: Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development |
Office of Emergency Operations
Purpose
The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Emergency Operations is the United States
government’s primary capability for radiological and nuclear emergency response and for providing
security to the nation from the threat of nuclear terrorism. The Office of Emergency Operations
maintains a high level of readiness for protecting and serving the U.S. and its allies through
the development, implementation and coordination of programs and systems designed to serve
as a last line of defense in the event of a nuclear terrorist incident or other types
of radiological accident. This readiness level provides the U.S. government with
quickly deployable, dedicated resources capable of responding rapidly and comprehensively
to nuclear or radiological incidents worldwide.
Source(s) of Information
1. NNSA: Office of Emergency Operations
Related EPA Program(s)
Radiation: Response Preparedness:
This program includes Federal preparedness activities including radiation emergency response team and equipment,
training and outreach, and radiological emergency response guidance. Also include radiation lab related
infrastructure expenses.
Authorizing Legislation
• Atomic Energy Act of 1954
• Clean Air Act
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
• Executive Order 12241
• Executive Order 12656
• Homeland Security Act of 2002
• Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act
• Public Health Service Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Title XIV of the Natural Disaster Assistance Act
Other Programs under Goal 3
Other Programs from DOE
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