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Last Updated: February 10, 2022 | Publication

ST-Radiological Data Quality Assessment Toolkit

To help assure data quality in the aftermath of a radiological or nuclear incident, S&T’s NUSTL in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is developing a set of manuals, quick reference guides, spreadsheets, checklists, and other tools and technical guidance.

Last Updated: February 10, 2022 | Publication

S&T-Wide-Area Background Radiation Survey

S&T’s NUSTL, in conjunction with DOE National Nuclear Security Administration and several DOE national laboratories, is developing a set of processes and procedures that will make it easier to plan and perform wide-area background radiation surveys. 

Last Updated: January 5, 2022 | Publication

S&T Preparing for Rad Incident Recovery Fact Sheet

Following a radiological incident – such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD) detonation – community leaders would face many challenges, from determining the boundaries of potential radioactive contamination spread to restoring public access to those areas. 

Last Updated: October 28, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS Lab NUSTL Receives Patent for Remote Alarm

Two inventors from S&T laboratory ’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) were awarded a patent for new emergency responder technology.

Last Updated: September 8, 2021 | Blog

S&T and FEMA Cosponsoring Nationwide Drill for Radiation Emergencies

First responders across the nation are participating in a September 8 training exercise to hone their skills for responding to a radiation emergency.

Last Updated: March 23, 2021 | Publication

S&T NUSTL Annual Report FY2018-FY2019

This Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 Annual Report summarizes completed program and project milestones, collaboration and outreach, mission services, laboratory operations and organizational successes of the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL). 

Last Updated: July 2, 2019 | Press Releases

Snapshot: S&T NUSTL Supports FR Radiological Preparedness

in 2017, DHS S&T National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) published guidance for first responders and emergency managers on how to plan for the first minutes of an RDD detonation response.

Last Updated: July 17, 2018 | Fact Sheets

Snapshot: S&T Supports Radiation Preparedness

RadResponder builds capabilities for state and local response and connects them with federal assets from FEMA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).

Last Updated: October 23, 2017 | Publication

S&T FRG Using Preventative Radiological Nuclear Detection Equipment for Consequence Management Missions Operational Job Aids

This operator aid book briefly describes procedures for the use of first responder preventive radiological/nuclear detection (PRND) equipment in a consequence management (CM) response to a radiological material release to the environment. The PRND mission is to detect and interdict radiological/nuclear materials outside of regulatory control before they can be misused.

Last Updated: October 27, 2015 | Testimony

Written testimony of CBP for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Prevention of and Response to the Arrival of a Dirty Bomb at a U.S. Port”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen addresses the role of CBP in preventing and responding to radiological weapons-related threats.