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Terrorism risk management is a new and 
evolving field with inputs from a diverse 
range of disciplines and organizations. This 
chapter introduces several key documents 
and resources for further exploration in the 
field. 
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 
Appendix A presents the full text of the TRIA as signed 
into law on November 26, 2002. 
TRIA is the basis for the current Federal program to 
provide reinsurance cover for claims resulting from 
defined categories of terrorism-caused damage. The full 
text of the law provides the key definitions and detailed 
conditions of the program. 
Building Vulnerability Assessment Screening 
Appendix B provides a tool for the comprehensive 
assessment of terrorism vulnerability in buildings, 
including both qualitative and quantitative measures. This 
screening tool contains a list of vulnerability questions 
that provide the basis for systematic due diligence related 
to both physical and operational vulnerability assessment. 
The vulnerability questions presented in Appendix B 
correspond to those in the Building Vulnerability 
Assessment Checklist provided in FEMA 426. The FEMA 
426 checklist includes further guidance and commentary 
related to the application of each question to assessments 
of building and building system vulnerability. 
Each question included in the Appendix B list is 
identified by type (either rapid estimation or detailed 
assessment), required methods of data collection, and 
common terrorist tactics (methods of delivery, and 
primary threat mechanisms). The appendix master list of 
questions can be re-sorted to create specialized lists of 
questions focused on a single parameter or multiple 
parameters. 
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General Glossary 
Appendix C presents a general glossary of terrorism risk and building security 
related terms in common use within federal agencies and the research community. 
This glossary is intended to provide help in understanding 
the more specialized literature of the field and to assist in 
communication with specialized security consultants. The 
glossary includes terms related to physical security and to 
the organization and management of building security. 
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Glossary 
Appendix D presents separate glossaries of chemical 
terms, biological terms, and radiological terms in 
common use within federal agencies and research 
communities. 
The specialized terminology of chemical, biological and 
radiological threats is new to many otherwise experienced 
in building security and condition assessment. This 
specialized glossary is intended to provide help in 
understanding CBR issues and in communicating with 
specialized consultants. 
Acronyms 
Appendix E lists acronyms for government and private 
sector agencies as well as technical terms frequently used 
in the building security field. 
The list is intended to facilitate use of background federal 
documents and to help in communication with public 
authorities concerned with various aspects of homeland 
security.. 
Associations and Organizations 
Appendix F provides a listing of associations and 
organizations which are active in various aspects of 
homeland security. 
Many of these organizations produce materials on the 
subject of terrorism risk management. These references 
may be of value for building owners and tenants in search 
of further information or 
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guidance. URLs are provided to access organizational homepages. 
Bibliography 
Appendix G is a bibliography of publications on a range of topics related to terrorism 
vulnerability and risk management in buildings. 
These publications have been prepared by government agencies, trade associations, 
professional societies, and other technical information providers. These publications 
provide access to the currently available expertise on terrorism risk management. 
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