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Page 1 - Act of 2002 and means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.
Page 12 - Act, which serve to inhibit the flow of information from the private sector to government agencies, but also is directly aimed at the type of advisory board which is contemplated in the present study. As one court has noted, the very purpose of FACA is "to open to public scrutiny the manner in which government agencies obtain advice from private individuals.
Page 7 - Includes prominent commercial centers, office buildings, sports stadiums, theme parks, and other sites where large numbers of people congregate to pursue business activities, conduct personal commercial transactions, or enjoy recreational pastimes.
Page 7 - Agriculture Provides for the fundamental need for food. The infrastructure includes supply chains for feed and crop production. Department of Agriculture Banking and finance Provides the financial infrastructure of the nation. This sector consists of commercial banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, governmentsponsored enterprises, pension funds, and other financial institutions that carry out transactions including clearing and settlement. Department of the Treasury Chemicals and hazardous materials...
Page 6 - Energy Provides the electric power used by all sectors, including critical infrastructures, and the refining, storage, and distribution of oil and gas. The sector is divided into electricity and oil and natural gas. Department of Energy Food Carries out the post-harvesting of the food supply, including processing and retail sales.
Page 6 - Defense industrial base Supplies the military with the means to protect the nation by producing weapons, aircraft, and ships and providing essential services, including Information technology and supply and maintenance Emergency services Saves lives and property from accidents and disaster.
Page 8 - ... this sector. Department of Homeland Security Public health and healthcare Mitigates the risk of disasters and attacks and also provides recovery assistance if an attack occurs. The sector consists of health departments, clinics, and hospitals. Department of Health and Human Services Transportation...
Page 7 - Postal and shipping Delivers private and commercial letters, packages, and bulk assets. The US Postal Service and other carriers provide the services of this sector. Department of Homeland Security Public health and Mitigates the risk of disasters and attacks and also provides recovery healthcare assistance if an attack occurs.
Page 6 - Enables movement of people and assets that are vital to our economy, mobility, and security with the use of aviation, ships, rail, pipelines, highways, trucks, buses, and mass transit. Department of Homeland Security...