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OSS
provides Departmental executive
leadership in government-wide
initiatives pertaining to
physical security, emergency
programs, personnel and document
security, continuity of operations
(COOP), and continuity of
government (COG). OSS also
provides security management
of USDA's Headquarters facilities
in the National Capital Region
and 24/7 operations center
support to USDA emergency
response and program operations
nationwide. OSS coordinates
USDA facility disaster management
and emergency planning response
activities within the National
Capital Region, focuses on
safeguarding national security
information within USDA, manages
security clearances and determines
"Suitability for Employment"
for USDA employees encumbering
public trust positions.