The head of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) told Congress yesterday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will not pursue certification and production of a new system designed to scan containers and vehicles for radiological materials at ports of entry and will instead focus attention on pursuing commercial alternatives as well as new handheld detection devices. Last week, the top DHS science official, Tara O’Toole, said it was unlikely that the department would continue forward with the Advanced…
It’s Official, DHS Ending ASP Program
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