PPA 503 – The Public Policy-Making Process

1. PPA 503 – The Public Policy-Making Process Lecture 8b – Homeland Security and Policy Implementation

2. Bureaucratic Structure • DHS Secretary, Michael Chertoff. • DHS Deputy Secretary, Michael P. Jackson.

3. Bureaucratic Structure • DHS had Five Major Divisions, or "Directorates": in 2002 • I. Border and Transportation Security (BTS): BTS is led by Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson, and is responsible for maintaining the security of our nation's borders and transportation systems. The largest of the Directorates, it is home to agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration, the former U.S. Customs Service, the border security functions of the former Immigration and Naturalization Service,  Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. • II. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): This Directorate, which is headed up by Acting Under Secretary R. David Paulison, ensures that our nation is prepared for, and able to recover from, terrorist attacks and natural disasters. • III. Science and Technology (S & T): Under the direction of Under Secretary Dr. Charles McQueary, this Directorate coordinates the Department's efforts in research and development, including preparing for and responding to the full range of terrorist threats involving weapons of mass destruction. • IV. Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP): IAIP merges the capability to identify and assess a broad range of intelligence information concerning threats to the homeland under one roof, issue timely warnings, and take appropriate preventive and protective action. • V. Management:  The Under Secretary of Management, Janet Hale, is responsible for budget, management and personnel issues in DHS. • The current organization is much more complex (see PDF file) in 2006. • http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/DHS_OrgChart.pdf.

4. Bureaucratic Structure • Besides the five Directorates of DHS, several other critical agencies are folding into the new department or being newly created: • United States Coast Guard: The Commandant of the Coast Guard reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security.  However, the USCG also works closely with the Under Secretary of Border and Transportation Security as well as maintain its existing independent identity as a military service. Upon declaration of war or when the President so directs, the Coast Guard would operate as an element of the Department of Defense, consistent with existing law. • United States Secret Service: The primary mission of the Secret Service is the protection of the President and other government leaders, as well as security for designated national events. The Secret Service is also the primary agency responsible for protecting U.S. currency from counterfeiters and safeguarding Americans from credit card fraud. • Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services: While BTS is responsible for enforcement of our nation's immigration laws, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) dedicates its full energies to providing efficient immigration services and easing the transition to American citizenship. The Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services reports directly to the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.

5. Bureaucratic Structure • Besides the five Directorates of DHS, several other critical agencies are folding into the new department or being newly created: • Office of State and Local Government Coordination: A truly secure homeland requires close coordination between local, state and federal governments. This office ensures that close coordination takes place with state and local first responders, emergency services and governments. • Office of Private Sector Liaison: The Office of Private Sector Liaison provides America's business community a direct line of communication to the Department of Homeland Security.  The office works directly with individual businesses and through trade associations and other non-governmental organizations to foster dialogue between the Private Sector and the Department of Homeland Security on the full range of issues and challenges faced by America's business sector in the post 9-11 world. • Office of Inspector General: The Office of Inspector General serves as an independent and objective inspection, audit, and investigative body to promote effectiveness, efficiency, and economy in the Department of Homeland Security's programs and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and waste in such programs and operations.  To contact Inspector General Clark Kent Ervin, or his staff, call (202) 254-4100. To report waste, fraud or abuse, call the Hotline at 1-800-323-8603

6. Bureaucratic Structure • Secretary: Michael Chertoff. • On February 15, 2005 Michael Chertoff was sworn in as the second Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Read More • Deputy Secretary: Michael P. Jackson. • On March 10, 2005, Michael P. Jackson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read More • Under Secretary for Management: Janet Hale. • On March 6, 2003, Janet Hale was confirmed as Under Secretary for Management. Read More

7. Bureaucratic Structure • Assistant Secretary for Policy: Stewart A. Baker. • Stewart A. Baker was appointed by President Bush to be Assistant Secretary for Policy for the Department of Homeland Security and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2005. Read More • Chief Intelligence Officer: Charles E. Allen. • Mr. Charles Allen is the Chief Intelligence Officer for the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis reporting directly to Secretary Chertoff. Read More • Under Secretary for Preparedness: George W. Foresman. • George W. Foresman was nominated by President Bush on October 21, 2005, to be America’s First Under Secretary for the Preparedness Directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read More

8. Bureaucratic Structure • Commandant, United States Coast Guard: Admiral Thomas H. Collins • Admiral Thomas H. Collins assumed the duties of Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30th, 2002. His leadership priorities are readiness, people and stewardship. Read More • Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: Emilio T. Gonzalez. • Emilio T. Gonzalez was appointed in December, 2005, by President Bush, as Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Read More • Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Julie L. Myers. • Julie L. Myers was appointed on January 4, 2006, by President Bush, as Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read More

9. Bureaucratic Structure • Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection: Deborah J. Spero • Deborah Spero currently serves as Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Read More • Director, Transportation Security Administration: Kip Hawley • Kip Hawley currently serves as Director, Transportation Security Administration (TSA). He was sworn in on July 27, 2005. Read More • Acting Director, FEMA: R. David Paulison • R. David Paulison, was designated to serve as Acting Director for FEMA, September 12, 2005 by President Bush. Read More

10. Bureaucratic Structure • Director United States Secret Service: W. Ralph Basham • W. Ralph Basham was sworn in as the 21st Director of the United States Secret Service on January 27, 2003. A 28-year veteran of the Secret Service, Basham has also served as Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and Chief of Staff of the Transportation Security Administration. Read More • Inspector General - Richard L. Skinner • Richard Skinner Inspector General, December 8, 2004. Read More • Officer for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties: Daniel W. Sutherland • On April 16, 2003, President Bush appointed Daniel W. Sutherland to be the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this position, Mr. Sutherland will provide legal and policy advice to the Secretary and the senior officers of the Department on a full range of civil rights and civil liberties issues. Read More

11. Bureaucratic Structure • Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs: Pamela J. Turner • Pam Turner joined the Department of Homeland Security in 2003 as Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. Turner is responsible for the development and implementation of the Secretary's legislative strategy while at the same time building the Department's Office of Legislative Affairs staff and capabilities. Read More • Acting Chief Privacy Officer: Maureen Cooney • Maureen Cooney is Acting Chief Privacy Officer of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read More • Military Liaison: Rear Admiral Timothy S. Sullivan • Rear Admiral Sullivan assumed the duties as the Senior Military Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Deputy Director of the Secretary’s I–Staff in July 2004 .Read More

12. Bureaucratic Structure • Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: Connie L. Patrick • Connie Patrick became the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in July 2002. Read More • Chief of Staff: John Wood • John Wood was appointed Chief of Staff to Secretary Michael Chertoff in February 2005. Read More • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs: Brian R. Besanceney • Brian Besanceney was named by Secretary Michael Chertoff to serve as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on February 16, 2005. Read More

13. Bureaucratic Structure • Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman: Prakash I. Khatri Read More • Federal Coordinator of Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Donald E. Powell • Donald E. Powell was named by President Bush as the Federal Coordinator of Gulf Coast Rebuilding on November 1, 2005 and has been tasked with developing a long-term rebuilding plan for the region in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Read More • Special Assistant to the Secretary for the Private Sector, Alfonso Martinez-Fonts • On January 30, 2003, Alfonso "Al" Martinez-Fonts, Jr. was sworn is as the Special Assistant to the Secretary for the Private Sector at the Department of Homeland Security. Read More

14. Bureaucratic Structure • Director, International Affairs: Cris Arcos • Cresencio (Cris) Arcos was appointed Director of International Affairs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in June 2003. Read More • Director of the Office of National Capital Region Coordination: Thomas J. Lockwood • Thomas J. Lockwood was appointed Director of the Office of National Capital Region Coordination by Secretary Ridge on April 30, 2004. Read More • Assistant Secretary for Strategic Plans: Randy Beardsworth • Randy Beardsworth directs the newly formed Office of Strategic Plans within the Department of Homeland Security. Read More

15. Bureaucratic Structure • Assistant Secretary for the Office of Grants and Training: Tracy Henke • Tracy Henke was appointed by President George W. Bush, on January 4, 2006, as Executive Director of the Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness. Read More • Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection: Robert B. Stephan • Bob Stephan was appointed to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection in April 2005. Read More • Director of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: Vayl Oxford • Mr. Vayl Oxford was appointed Director of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) in September 2005. Read More

16. Bureaucratic Structure • Chief Financial Officer: Andrew B. Maner • Andrew Maner was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by President George W. Bush in January 2004. Read More • Chief Security Officer: Dwight M. Williams • Dwight M. Williams was was appointed as the Chief Security Officer for the Department of Homeland Security on May 29, 2005. Read More • Chief Information Officer: Scott Charbo • Scott Charbo was nominated June 20, 2005, by President Bush to be the Department of Homeland Security’s second Chief Information Officer. Read More

17. Bureaucratic Structure • Chief Human Capital Officer: Gregg Prillaman • Gregg Prillaman was appointed by President Bush, on September 7, 2005, as the department's Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO). Read More

18. Communication

19. Resources • President Bush’s fiscal year 2007 budget request for the Department of Homeland (DHS) Security represents $42.7 billion in funding, an increase of 6 percent over the previous year. The request reflects recent organizational reforms and program changes to ensure that the department’s policies, operations, and structures remain mission-focused and well-aligned to meet evolving threats. • The proposed budget request supports Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff’s agenda for a department that is organized around mission, eliminates duplication, and disciplined in risk management. Central to the department’s budget are five themes:  increasing overall preparedness, and strengthening the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); strengthening border security and reforming immigration; enhancing transportation security through more efficient and secure system controls; improving information sharing; and strengthening the department’s organization in order to maximize performance. • Read the Budget in Brief, FY 2007. • http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/Budget_BIB-FY2007.pdf.