FEMA extends PS-Prep comment period

FEMA has announced a series of public meetings that will be held to discuss the DHS Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep).

The purpose of these meetings is to provide the public with an opportunity to engage in dialogue with DHS staff and program managers regarding an October 16, 2009, Federal Register Notice (74 FR 53286) announcing DHS’ intent to select three business continuity standards for adoption in the PS-Prep program.

The dates, times (local time) and locations of the public meetings are listed below. Meeting participants are requested to be seated no later than 12:50 p.m. (local time).

November 17
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare.
Chicago, IL

November 18
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport
Kansas City, MO

November 191 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle
Fort Worth, Texas

December 1
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Oakland Marriott City Center
Oakland, CA

December 2
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Inn SEATAC International Airport
Seattle, WA

December 3
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Marriott Denver City Center
Denver, CO

December 8
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Marriott Philadelphia Airport.
Philadelphia, PA

December 9
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, MA

December 10
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
LaGuardia Marriott
East Elmhurst, NY

December 14
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
Atlanta, GA

As a result of these outreach efforts, the comment period that was originally established in the October 16, 2009, Federal Register Notice (74 FR 53286) has been extended to January 15, 2010.

For more information please visit: www.fema.gov/privatesectorpreparedness/

•Date: 6th Nov 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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