DHS S&T Investment in Chemical and Biological Incident Response Technology Erik M. Lucas, Ph.D. Science and Engineering Technical Assistant to Chemical and Biological Division Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security

October 29, DHS Chemical and Biological Programs within S&T Biological Defense Systems Studies and Decision Tools Threat Awareness Surveillance and Detection R&D Response and Restoration Forensics Chemical Defense Analysis Detection Response and Recovery Forensics AgroDefense Foreign Animal Diseases

October 29, Operations Control Center (OCC) Pedway (Underground) Subway Station Concourse Level Closed Circuit Television Camera (CCTV) Fiber Optic Link External Fireman Jacks Detectors Demonstration completed 2003 Monitor screen view This program transitioned in FY05 as an allowable expenditure under the Transit Security Grants Program NCRS: Networked Chemical Response System – Early Warning System for Transit Systems

October 29, 2008 Evolution of BioWatch Gen 3 BioWatch Cover a major portion of US population (goal: 90% of US cities) Detect a smaller attack than Gen 1 Fully autonomous, analyzes at same site it collects – 3 to 6 times daily Per unit operational cost < 25% of current system Gen 1 & 2 BioWatch Operating in > 30 cities Critical transportation hubs and special events Detect in 12-36hrs Over 3M assays without a false positive Current state Deployment targeted for 2010

October 29, Multiple Chem Detection Projects Networked detection systems for facilities Hand-held systems for first responders and special events Detectors for low vapor pressure chemicals on surfaces Integrated CBRN detection architectures Responder Hand-held Detectors (LACIS) Facility Warning System (ARFCAM) Developing Chemical Detection Technology for Facility Monitoring and for First Responders Will commercialize products and make available through DHS Office of Grants & Training (DHS G&T)

October 29, Goal is to develop methods, processes, and procedures to safely re-open critical facilities as quickly as possible to minimize economic damage A chemical or biological agent release in key transportation facilities could cause severe consequences Transportation facilities are highly vulnerable to CBR terrorism Large economic impact if closed for even short periods Wide range of decontamination and remediation challenges Lack of understanding among stakeholders on the time, cost, and process to restore facility Fundamental technology and capability gaps will make efficient recovery difficult

October 29, Integration of Technology Solutions Integrated CBRNe Detection Demonstration An architecture that integrates reporting from disparate chemical, biological and radiological, and explosive detection/collection systems. This system of systems provides timely CBRNe detection, identification, and assessment of the threat, and enables appropriate response actions. Facility Restoration Demonstration A demonstrated systems approach to restoration and response of critical transportation facilities following a chemical agent release including the development of efficient planning tools, identification of sampling and decontamination methods, and development of analysis tools. Interagency Bio Restoration Demonstration (IBRD) A coordinated, systems approach to the recovery and restoration of wide urban areas, to include Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructures and high traffic areas (transit/transportation facilities) following the wide area aerosol release of a biological agent.

October 29, LAX Workshop Logistics Date: November 3-4, 2008 Location: Hilton Los Angeles Airport Goal The table-top exercise is designed to allow Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) personnel and federal, state and local agencies that support LAX an opportunity to practice implementing the “Draft Remediation Guidance Document” being developed for use in the cleanup and restoration of a large transportation facility after a chemical attack Show how tools and strategies could be utilized to effectively support decision making and remediation and recovery actions in the event of a chemical warfare agent release at LAX Scope Event will present two scenarios involving a chemical release, and will involve input from all potential responders and participants in a real world chemical event Agencies represented LAX/LAWA/City of LA, LA County Public Health, LA County Fire & LAWA Police; CA DTSC, CA EPA, CA National Guard CST, CA OES; EPA, FBI, FEMA, TSA, CBP, DHS S&T Table-top Exercises are a key element to engage Stakeholders

October 29, Gen 1, 2 BioWatch Rapidly Deployable Chem Detection System (RDCDS ) BioWarning & Incident Characterization System (BWIC) Mobile chem lab (PHILIS) to EPA Successful transition of major programs to our customers