Continuity of Operations (COOP) in the Executive Branch: Background and Issues for Congress

[摘要] This report discusses the background of COOP planning, discusses elements of an effective COOP plan, and reviews the current policies governing COOP planning in the executive branch. The final two sections address issues and policy questions, including, among other matters, the status of agency preparedness, maintaining COOP preparedness, congressional committee oversight of COOP activity, and funding for contingency planning.

[发布日期] 2004-11-08 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Executive departments;Executive departments - Crisis management;Foreign policy