    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2007]
    [Pages 232-237]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    Washington, DC 20528

    Phone, 202-282-8000. Internet, www.dhs.gov.
    SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY                    Michael Chertoff
    Deputy Secretary                                  Michael P. Jackson
    Chief of Staff                                    Chad Sweet

    Directorates:

    Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Administrator                                     R. David Paulison
    Deputy Administrator/Chief Operating Officer      Harvey E. Johnson
    Deputy Administrator, National Preparedness       Cory Grubber, Acting
    Assistant Administrator, Disaster Operations      Glenn Cannon
    Assistant Administrator, Disaster Assistance      David Garratt, Acting

    Management

    Under Secretary                                   Paul A. Schneider
    Chief Administrative Services Officer             Donald G. Bathurst
    Chief Human Capital Officer                       Marta Brito Perez
    Chief Information Officer                         Scott Charbo
    Chief Procurement Officer                         Elaine C. Duke
    Chief Security Officer                            Dwight M. Williams

    National Protection and Programs
    Under Secretary                                   George Foresman
    Deputy Under Secretary                            Robert Jamison, Acting
    Assistant Secretary, Infrastructure               Robert Stephan
    Assistant Secretary, Cyber Security and           Greg Garcia
            Communications
    Assistant Secretary, Intergovernmental Programs   Anne Petera

    Policy

    Assistant Secretary                               Stewart A. Baker
    Special Adviser, Asylum and Refugee Affairs       Igor V. Timofeyev
    Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory    Douglas L. Hoelscher
            Council
    Director, Immigration Statistics                  Michael Hoefer
    Assistant Secretary, Office of International      Paul Rosenzweig,
            Affairs                                           Acting
    Assistant Secretary, Policy                       (vacancy)
    Assistant Secretary, Private Sector Coordination  Alfonso Martinez-Fonts
    Assistant Secretary, Strategic Plans              Eric Fagerholm, Acting

    Science and Technology

    Under Secretary                                   Jay M. Cohen
    Director, Operations Analysis                     Ervin Kapos
    Director, Corporate Communications                Daniel Dayton
    Director, Interagency Programs                    Randall Zeller

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    Director, International Programs                  Lilia Ramirez
    Director, Strategy, Policy, and Budget            Richard Williams
    Director, Test and Evaluation and Standards       George Ryan
    Director, Business Operations, Services, and      Douglas M. Smith
            Human Capital
    Director, Special Programs                        Kevin Kirsch
    Director, Innovation/Homeland Security Advanced   Roger McGinnis
            Research Projects Agency
    Director, Research                                Starnes Walker
    Director, Transition                              Robert Hooks

    Components:

    Director, United States Citizenship and           Emilio T. Gonzalez
            Immigration Services
    Ombudsman, United States Citizenship and          Prakash I. Khatri
            Immigration Services
    Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer          Daniel W. Sutherland
    Commandant, United States Coast Guard             Thad W. Allen
    Director, Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement  Uttam Dhillon
    Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection       W. Ralph Basham
    Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office       Vayl Oxford
    Executive Secretary, Executive Secretariat        Fred L. Schwien
    Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training        Connie L. Patrick
            Center
    Chief Financial Officer                           David L. Norquist
    General Counsel                                   Gus P. Coldebella,
                                                              Acting
    Coordinator, Gulf Coast Region Recovery and       Donald E. Powell
            Rebuilding
    Assistant Secretary, Office of Health Affairs     Jeffrey W. Runge
            and Chief Medical Officer
    Assistant Secretary, United States Immigration    Julie L. Myers
            and Customs Enforcement
    Inspector General                                 Richard L. Skinner
    Assistant Secretary, Office of Intelligence and   Charles E. Allen
            Analysis
    Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative        Don Kent
            Affairs
    Senior Military Adviser                           Daniel Lloyd
    Director, Office of Operations Coordination       Roger T. Rufe, Jr.
    Chief Privacy Officer                             Hugo Teufel III
    Assistant Secretary, Office of Public Affairs     J. Edward Fox
    Director, United States Secret Service            Mark J. Sullivan
    Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security      Kip Hawley
            Administration
    White House Liaison                               Eric M. Leckey

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    The Department of Homeland Security leads the unified national effort to
    secure America. It will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect
    against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation. The Department
    will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and
    visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established by the
    Homeland Security Act of 2002, (6 U.S.C. 101 note). The Department came
    into existence on January 24, 2003, and is administered under the
    supervision and
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    direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security.

    Office of the Secretary

    Secretary  The Secretary is charged with developing and coordinating a
    comprehensive national strategy to strengthen the United States against
    terrorist threats or attacks. In fulfilling this effort, the Secretary
    will advise the President on strengthening U.S. borders, providing for
    intelligence analysis and infrastructure protection, improving the use
    of science and technology to counter weapons of mass destruction, and
    creating a comprehensive response and recovery division.
        The Office of the Secretary oversees activities with other Federal,
    State, local, and private entities as part of a collaborative effort to
    strengthen our borders, provide for intelligence analysis and
    infrastructure protection, improve the use of science and technology to
    counter weapons of mass destruction, and to create a comprehensive
    response and recovert system. Within the Office, there are multiple
    offices that contribute to the overall homeland security mission.

    Directorates

    Federal Emergency Management Agency  Federal Emergency Management Agency
    (FEMA) is responsible for leading the effort to prepare the Nation for
    all hazards and effectively manage Federal response and recovery efforts
    following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive
    mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National
    Flood Insurance Program.
    Management Directorate  The Directorate for Management is responsible
    for budget, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting and
    finance; procurement; human resources and personnel; information
    technology systems; facilities, property, equipment, and other material
    resources; and identification and tracking of performance measurements
    relating to the responsibilities of the Department.
        The Directorate for Management ensures that the Department's
    employees have well-defined responsibilities and that managers and their
    employees have effective means of communicating with one another, with
    other governmental and nongovernmental bodies, and with the public they
    serve.
    National Protection and Programs Directorate  The Directorate for
    National Protection and Programs safeguards our critical information
    systems, borders, seaports, bridges, and highways by working with State,
    local, and private sector partners to identify threats, determine
    vulnerabilities, and target resources toward the greatest risks. Its
    functions include strengthening national risk management efforts for
    critical infrastructure and defining and advancing homeland security
    protection initiatives.
    Policy Directorate  The Policy Directorate develops and integrates
    policies, planning, and programs in order to better coordinate the
    Department's prevention, protection, response, and recovery missions. It
    is also responsible for coordinating Departmentwide policies, programs,
    and planning; developing and communicating policies across multiple
    components of the homeland security network; and providing the basis and
    direction for Departmentwide strategic planning and budget priorities.
    Science and Technology Directorate  The Directorate for Science and
    Technology is the primary research and development arm of the
    Department. The Directorate provides Federal, State, and local officials
    with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland. Its
    strategic objectives are to develop and deploy systems to prevent,
    detect, and mitigate the consequences of chemical, biological,
    radiological, nuclear, and explosive attacks; develop equipment,
    protocols, and training procedures for response to and recovery from
    those attacks; enhance the Department's and other Federal, State, local,
    and tribal agencies technical capabilities to fulfill their homeland
    security-related functions; and develop technical standards and
    establish certified laboratories to evaluate

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    homeland security and emergency responder technologies for SAFETY Act
    certification.

    Components

    United States Citizenship and Immigration Services  The United States
    Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for the
    administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions
    and establishing immigration policies and priorities.
    Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman  The Ombudsman provides
    recommendations for resolving individual and employer problems with
    United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in order to ensure
    national security and the integrity of the legal immigration system,
    increase efficiencies in administering citizenship and immigration
    services, and improve customer service.
    Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties  The Office provides lehal
    and policy advice to Department leadership on civil rights and civil
    liberties issues, investigates and resolves complaints, and provides
    leadership to DHS Equal Employment Opportunity Programs.
    United States Coast Guard   The Coast Guard protects the public, the
    environment, and U.S. economic interests in the Nation's ports and
    waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime
    region, as required, to support national security.
    Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement  The Office coordinates Federal
    policy and operations on interdicting the entry of illegal drugs into
    the United States and tracking and severing connections between illegal
    drug trafficking and terrorism.
    United States Customs and Border Protection  The United States Customs
    and Border Protection is responsible for protecting our Nation's borders
    in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the
    United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and
    travel.
    Domestic Nuclear Detection Office  The Office is responsible for
    developing a global nuclear detection architecture and acquiring and
    supporting the deployment of a domestic nuclear detection system to
    report any attempt to use nuclear or radiological material against the
    United States. The office also works to enhance the nuclear detection
    efforts of Federal, State, territorial, tribal, and local governments
    and the private sector to ensure a coordinated response to such threats.
    Executive Secretariat  The Executive Secretariat supports the Office of
    the Secretary, disseminates information and written communications
    within the Department, and develops, implements, and manages business
    processes for written communications and briefing materials. It also
    facilitates and manages communications with Federal agencies, the
    Homeland Security Council, the National Security Council, and other
    White House executive offices.
    Federal Law Enforcement Training Center  The Center provides career-long
    training to law enforcement professionals from 81 Federal agencies, and
    State, local, and international law enforcement agencies to help them
    fulfill their responsibilities safely and proficiently.
    Chief Financial Officer  The Chief Financial Officer oversees all
    financial management activities relating to the programs and operations
    of DHS, develops and maintains an integrated accounting and financial
    management system, and is responsible for financial reporting and
    internal controls.
    Office of General Counsel  The Office of General Counsel provides legal
    services for homeland security related matters and ensures that DHS
    activities comply with all legal requirements.
    Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding  The Office
    assists the gulf coast region with long-term planning and coordinates
    the Federal Government's response to rebuild the gulf coast region
    devestated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
    Office of Health Affairs  The Office is responsible for providing
    incident management guidance, coordinates the Department's bio-defense
    activities, and ensures a unified approach to medical

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    preparedness. The Office also develops and maintains workforce
    protection and occupational health standards for DHS employees.
    United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement  Immigration and
    Customs Enforcement is the largest investigative arm of DHS. It is
    responsible for identifying and shutting down vulnerabilities in the
    Nation's border and for economic, transportation and infrastructure
    security.
    Office of Inspector General  The Inspector General is responsible for
    conducting and supervising audits, investigations, and inspections
    relating to the Department's programs and operations. It also recommends
    ways for the Department to carry out its responsibilities in the most
    effective, efficient, and economical manner possible.
    Office of Intelligence and Analysis  The Office is responsible for using
    information and intelligence from multiple sources to identify and
    assess current and future threats to the United States.
    Office of Legislative Affairs  The Office serves as the primary liaison
    to members of Congress and their staffs, the White House and Executive
    Branch, and to other Federal agencies and governmental entities that
    have roles in assuring national security.
    Senior Military Advisor  The Senior Military Advisor is responsible for
    providing counsel to the Secretary and Department Components relating to
    the facilitation, coordination, and execution of policy, procedures, and
    preparedness activities and operations between DHS and the Department of
    Defense.
    Office of Operations Coordination  The Office coordinates operational
    issues throughout the Department, integrates internal and external
    operations, conducts incident managemet, and facilitates staff planning
    and execution.
    Chief Privacy Officer  The Privacy Officer works to minimize the impact
    on the individual's privacy particularly the individual's personal
    information and dignity, while achieving the Department's mission.
    Office of Public Affairs  The Office develops and implements a
    communications strategy and advises the Secretary and other DHS
    officials on how to effectively communicate issues and priorities of
    public interest.
    United States Secret Service  The Secret Service protects the President
    and other high-level officials and investigates counterfeiting and other
    financial crimes, including financial institution fraud, identity theft,
    and computer fraud; and computer-based attacks on our Nation's
    financial, banking, and telecommunications infrastructure.
    Transportation Security Administration  The Transportation Security
    Administration protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure
    freedom of movement for people and commerce.

    Sources of Information

    Electronic Access  Additional information about the Department of
    Homeland Security is available electronically through the Internet at
    www.dhs.gov.

    For further information concerning the Department of Homeland Security,
    contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Homeland Security,
    Washington, DC 20528. Phone, 202-282-8000. Internet, www.dhs.gov.