Presents information about the total inhalation and ingestion risks posed by radon in public drinking water. Reflecting research and analysis mandated by 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act…

Examines the state of fetal research and fetal tissue research. This book contains a short history on the regulatory and legislative actions governing the field. It centers on social, ethical…

In order to confront the increasingly severe water problems faced by all parts of the country, the United States needs to make a new commitment to research on water resources…

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to support national security, both as a national intelligence and a combat support agency. In the post-9/11 world, the need for…

Social science research conducted since the late 1970s has contributed to society’s ability to adapt to various types of disasters. But more studies should be pursued that compare how the…

Mathematical sciences play a key role in many important areas of Homeland Security. This report presents the results of a workshop focusing on mathematical methods and techniques for addressing these…

The National Research Council’s (NRC’s) involvement with the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) started in 2000 with a three-year review and assessment of the PATH program. The resulting…

Introduction. The current policy environment. Managing dual use research of concern. Committee findings – Appendixes. Biographical information of committee and staff. Committee meeting agendas. Acronyms and abbreviations.–