Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC)
Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) : "The Department of Homeland Security through the Science and Technology division is harnessing the nation's scientific knowledge to protect America and our way of life from terrorists and their weapons of mass destruction. The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) is assisting the division in its efforts. Overview and Mission: The Homeland Security Act of 2002 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC). The Committee's mission is to serve as a source of independent, scientific and technical planning advice for the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Duties: Focus the responsibilities of the Science and Technology division to organize the nation's scientific and technological resources to prevent or mitigate the effects of catastrophic terrorism against the United States, including sponsorship and coordination of research and development for this purpose?". (DHS, Fact Sheet: HSSTAC, February 26, 2004)
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