Progress in Developing the National Asset Database

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Office of Inspector GeneralU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC 20528June 20, 2006PrefaceThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established bythe Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296) by amendment to the Inspector GeneralAct of 1978. This is one of a series of audit, inspection, and special reports prepared as part of ouroversight responsibility to promote economy, effectiveness, and efficiency within the department.This report assesses the actions DHS has taken to identify and organize the nation’s criticalinfrastructure and key resources in the National Asset Database. It is based on interviews withemployees and officials of relevant agencies and institutions, direct observations, and a review ofapplicable documents.The recommendations have been developed to the best knowledge available to the OIG, and havebeen discussed in draft with those responsible for implementation. It is our hope that this report willresult in more effective, efficient, and economical operations. We express our appreciation to all ofthose who contributed to the preparation of this report.Richard L. SkinnerInspector General
ContentsExecutive Summary.............................................................................................................................. 1Background........................................................................................................................................... 2Results of Review ................................................................................................................................. 5Identification and Collection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource Information.......... 5Concerns About State-Identified Assets ................................................................................... 9Prioritizing the National Asset Database ................................................................................ 16Enhancing Prioritization Capability.................................................................................................... 18Recommendations............................................................................................................................... 21Management Comments and OIG Analysis ....................................................................................... 21AppendicesAppendix A: Purpose, Scope, and Methodology.......................................................................26Appendix B: Preparedness Response to OIG ............................................................................28Appendix C: Roles and Responsibilities within NIPP Risk Management Framework.............35Appendix D: Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource Sectors ................................................41Appendix E: Guidelines for Identifying National Level Critical Infrastructure and KeyResources .............................................................................................................42Appendix F: Critical Infrastructure/Key Resource Totals By State..........................................46Appendix G: Major Contributors to This Report.......................................................................48Appendix H: Report Distribution...............................................................................................49Progress in Developing the National Asset Database
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