Question #1

How does the NIPP define and influence development of infrastructure strategies and policies? In what specific ways does NIPP guidance shape what energy and water supply systems must do to attain congruence with the NIPP?

Question #2

Given government requirements to harden and upgrade vulnerable systems to the risks of EMP events and solar storms, what specific measures have been accomplished thus far? What additional requirements would you recommend take the forefront to better protect systems from these threats?

Question #3

How can CI resilience be achieved to withstand the potential devastating events such as the one that have occurred in the wake of Hurricane Sandy or the Midwest Tornadoes, etc? Consider the complex interdependencies among the CI sectors and give examples to support your argument.

Question #4

What are some of the constraints on the concept of resilience in terms of infrastructure disaster recovery? What impact would legal issues and controversies have on plans to upgrade or replace infrastructure?