Appendix A: Acronyms

A B C D E F H I J L M N O P R S T U V W

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AI	Avian Influenza
APHIS	Animal and Plant Health Investigation Service
ASTHO	Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
AS	Assistant Secretary
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BIA	Bureau of Indian Affairs
BOR	Bureau of Reclamation
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CDC	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CFR	Code of Federal Regulations
CISM	Critical Incident Stress Management
CONOPS	Concept of Operations
COOP	Continuity of Operations
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D/A	Department/Agency
DAA	Designated Approving Authority
DHS	Department of Homeland Security
DM	Departmental Manual
DOC	Department of Commerce
DoD	Department of Defense
DOI	Department of the Interior
DOJ	Department of Justice
DOS	Department of State
DOT	Department of Transportation
DRG	Domestic Readiness Group
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EC	Emergency Coordinator
ELIPS	Electronic Library of Interior Policies
EMC	Emergency Management Council
EOC	Emergency Operations Center
EPA	Environmental Protection Agency
ESF	Emergency Support Function
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FAO	Food and Agriculture Organization
FDA	Food and Drug Administration
FECA	Federal Employees’ Compensation Act
FEHB	Federal Employee Health Benefits
FEMA	Federal Emergency Management Agency
FFL	Family Friendly Leave
FGRS	Federal Government Response Stage
FMCS	Federal Medical Contingency Stations
FMLA	Family Medical Leave Act
FOH	Federal Occupational Health
FPC	Federal Preparedness Circular
FWS	United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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HA	Hemagglutinin (a protein on the surface of the influenza virus)
HHS	Department of Health and Human Services
HPAI	High Pathogenic Avian Influenza
HR	Human Resources
HRSA	Health Resources and Services Administration
HSC	Homeland Security Council
HSPD	Homeland Security Presidential Directive
HVAC	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
HQ	Headquarters
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ICS	Incident Command System
IDSA	Infectious Disease Society of America
ILI	Influenza-Like Illness
IMPT	Interagency Incident Management Planning Team
IMT	Incident Management Team
INS	Incident of National Significance
IOM	Institute of Medicine
I-RECC	Interior Regional Emergency Coordination Council
ISID	International Society for Infectious Diseases
IT	Information Technology
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JIC	Joint Information Center
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LPAI	Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza
LEO	Law Enforcement Officer
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MEF	Mission Essential Function
MMS	Minerals Management Service
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NA	Neuraminidase (a protein on the surface of the influenza virus)
NACCHO	National Association of County and City Officials
NBC	National Business Center
NCH	National and Cultural Resources and Historic Properties
NCR	National Capital Region
NDMS	National Disaster Medical System
NFID	National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
NGO	Non-Governmental Organization
NI	Neuraminidase Inhibitors
NIC	National Influenza Center
NIH	National Institutes of Health
NIMS	National Incident Management System
NIOSH	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOC	National Operations Center
NPS	National Park Service
NRP	National Response Plan
NVAC	National Vaccine Advisory Committee
NVPO	National Vaccine Program Office
NVSL	National Veterinary Services Laboratory
NWHC	National Wildlife Health Center
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OCIO	Office of the Chief Information Officer
OCO	Office of Communications
OEPC	Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance
OHR	Office of Human Resources
OHS	Office of Health and Safety
OIE	World Organization for Animal Health (Office of International des Epizooties)
OIG	Office of the Inspector General
OLESEM	Office of Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Management
OMB	Office of Management and Budget
ONCP	Office of National Continuity Programs
OPM	Office of Personnel Management
OS	Office of Secretary
OSHA	Occupational Health and Safety Administration
OWFC	Office of Wildland Fire Coordination
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PAM	Office of Acquisition and Property Management
PAS	Presidentially Appointed, Senate Confirmed
PCC	Policy Coordination Committee
PDD	Presidential Decision Directive
PHS	U.S. Public Health Service
PI	Pandemic Influenza
PIO	Public Information Officer
PMB	Policy, Management and Budget
PMEF	Primary Mission Essential Function
POD	Payroll Operations Division
PPE	Personal Protective Equipment
Pro-MED	Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases Electronic Outbreak Reporting System
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R&D	Research and Development
RAS	Remote Access Policy
RPL	Reemployment Priority List
- S -
SARS	Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
SMEF	Supporting Mission Essential Function
SMIS	Safety Management Information System
SOL	Office of the Solicitor
SOP	Standard Operating Procedure
SSP	System Security Plan
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TT&E	Test, Training and Exercises
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USAID	U.S. Agency for International Development
USDA	U.S. Department of Agriculture
USGS	United States Geological Survey
USMS	United States Marshall’s Service
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VA	Veteran’s Affairs
VRBPAC	Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee
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WHO	World Health Organization

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