Internal Directives Strategy and Doctrinal Products Collection
Selected internal directives, strategic planning and budget documents, and similar documents.
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September 2017 Jones Act Waivers
On September 8, 2017 and in recognition of the severity of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act. This waiver will ensure that over the next week, all options are available to distribute fuel to states and territories impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, both historic storms. The waiver will be in effect for seven days after signature and is specifically tailored to transportation of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.
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Small Vessel Security Strategy
The Small Vessel Security Strategy addresses the risk that small vessels might be used to smuggle terrorists or weapon of mass destruction (WMD) into the United States or might be used as either a stand-off weapon platform or as a means of a direct attack with a waterborne improvised explosive device (WBIED). This strategy also describes the small vessel community and the environment in which it operates.
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Strategic Industry Conversations
Strategic Industry Conversations (SIC) are events that enable program area topic discussions between DHS leaders and industry.
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Supporting Documentation (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) for the Categorical Exclusions Detailed Administrative Record, Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program
Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact form the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for the proposed categorical exclusions contained in the draft Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program.
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Synopsis of Administrative Record for Proposed New Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs) Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
This document is a synopsis of the administrative record to support several new Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As part of the update to its procedures for implementing NEPA, the Department is proposing new CATEXs to cover administrative activities, real property management activities, activities unique to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and federal assistance activities.
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The Fair Information Practice Principles
The Fair Information Practice Principles: A Framework for Privacy Policy at the Department of Homeland Security.
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TSA Management Directives and Policy Statements
Management Directives and Policy Statements for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that have been made available to the public.
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U.S. - China Joint Statement on Countering the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices
On September 14, 2015, DHS and the Department of State co-hosted the first U.S.-China Workshop on Countering Improvised Explosive Devices. The resulting U.S. - China Joint Statement on Countering the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices is below.
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Updated U.S.-Mexico Local Repatriation Arrangements
Updated U.S.-Mexico Local Repatriation Arrangements