Chemical and Biological Defense: Observations on Nonmedical Chemical and Biological R&D Programs
T-NSIAD-00-130
Published: Mar 22, 2000. Publicly Released: Mar 22, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed its recent reports on the coordination of federal nonmedical research and development programs that address chemical and biological threats, focusing on: (1) the similarities among nonmedical research and development programs; and (2) how coordination mechanisms may ineffectively address potential duplication, research gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.
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Biological agentsBiological warfareTerroristsBiological weaponsChemical agentsChemical warfareCombat readinessEmergency preparednessHazardous substancesHomeland securityInteragency relationsMilitary research and developmentRedundancyResearch program managementTerrorism