Homeland Security

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at the criticism regarding the implementation of laws in ensuring the safety of chemical plants and ports that explains why many believe the Bush administration falls short in ensuring the public's safety from terrorist attacks. The paper reveals that the implementation of these laws is weak, as most rely on the operators' own initiative. The paper therefore contends that there is a need for stronger implementation, standardized guidelines and strict penalties for those who do not abide by the laws.

Outline:
Homeland Security Act
Chemical Plants and Terrorism
The Threat on U.S. Ports
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The attacks in September 11, 2001 have wounded the American nation permanently, as it resulted in the demolition of the World Trade Towers, damaged the Pentagon, and killed more than 3,000 people and injured thousands more (Environment News Service [ENS], 2003). Since then, the United States has been living in a constant fear that future terrorist attacks will again ensue. Therefore, the government designed and implemented a bill that established an agency whose purpose is "to prevent terrorist attack to occur within the United States, to reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize the damage, assist in the recover, from terrorist attacks that do occur within the United States (The White House, 2008)." The DHS is responsible for scrutinizing every possible risk of every resource available, should a terrorist attack arise."

Sample of Sources Used:

• (1 April 2003). "Homeland Security: EPA's management of Clean Air Act Chemical Facility Data." General Accounting Office Reports and Testimony. [Online.] Retrieved 19 August 2008 from the Web site: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-101196306.html
• (1 April 2003). "Homeland security: voluntary initiatives are under way at chemical facilities, but the extent of security preparedness is unknown." General Accounting Office Reports and Testimony. [Online.] Retrieved 19 August 2008 from the Web site: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-101196308.html
• (4 December 2007). "Homeland security alert: DHS triggers reporting requirement with list of
• Chemicals of interest." Mondaq Business Briefing. [Online.] Retrieved 19 August 2008 from the Web site: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-172148966.html
• Council on Foreign Relations. (January 2006). Targets for terrorism: ports. [Online.] Retrieved 19 August 2008 from the Web site: http://www.cfr.org/publication/10215/targets_for_terrorism.html

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