ODP Information Bulletin
No. 72 May 12, 2003
On March 21, 2003, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of State and Local
Coordination requested that state and territorial Homeland Security Advisors report on steps taken
to protect critical infrastructure during Operation Liberty Shield. This request focused on assets
that fell into two categories: 1) those identified by DHS specifically; and, 2) those identified by
the state based on an additional list of thirteen criteria provided by DHS. Attached to this
information bulletin are the original data request, response form and list of additional critical
infrastructure criteria. A special condition requiring the submission of this information is being added to Fiscal Year 2003
State Domestic Preparedness Program (SHSGP) - Part II grants. Please use the form provided to submit
your state’s information. This information should be included with the budget detail worksheets to be
submitted with the SHSGP - II Categorical Assistance Progress Report due after June 30, 2003. Failure
to submit this information will result in withholding of funds. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the ODP Helpline at:
1-800-368-6498. Attachments: original data request, response form and list of additional critical infrastructure criteria.
TO:
All State Administrative Agency Heads All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact FROM:
Andrew T. Mitchell Acting Director SUBJECT:
Additional Guidance for the Recipients of Fiscal Year 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) - Part II Grants