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R43141Science and Technology Policy
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2013
July 9, 2013
Summary
Report that discusses the responsibility of four federal agencies for long-term earthquake risk reduction: the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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