Radiological/Nuclear Response and Recovery Research & Development Fact Sheet

The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is a federal laboratory organized within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. NUSTL manages a portfolio of Radiological/Nuclear Response and Recovery (RNRR) Research & Development (R&D) projects that work to improve radiological response capabilities at the local, state, and federal level, and advance the understanding of impacts and risks within first responder agencies nationwide. The RNRR R&D Program will increase preparedness and enhance responder capabilities in advance of an incident, as well as minimize the impact of a radiological or nuclear detonation.