Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.





Company/Technology

Hach Company provides the Hach Guardian BlueTM

Approved: June 29, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Hach Company provides the Hach Guardian BlueTM. The Technology is a system of monitoring systems designed to monitor drinking water networks and alarm in the event that threat agents or other contaminants are introduced. The Technology also includes site assessments, site preparation, installation, manuals, operator training, and service and maintenance programs.


Lockheed Martin Corporation

Approved: June 28, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Lockheed Martin Corporation provides Dry Filter Unit Systems and Services (DFUS&S)). The Technology is a blower and filter unit which continuously traps airborne particulate matter for customer analysis. This Technology is provided in three configurations: the DFU 1000, the DFU 2000, and the DFU Executive. The Technology also includes consumable supplies, and support services including deployment and installation, sample collection and preparation, field maintenance, and training.


MKS Instruments, Inc.

Approved: June 28, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

MKS Instruments, Inc., provides the AIRGARD® Gas Analyzer. The Technology is self-contained system used for continuous monitoring of ambient air in an enclosed area and, if present, detection of chemical threat agents. The Technology also includes Technology-related hardware and software manuals, as well as the procedures defined therein.


Kenton County Airport Board

Approved: June 28, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Kenton County Airport Board provides Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) Airport Security Management Plan. The Technology is the development and implementation of its Transportation Security Administration (TSA)–Approved Airport Security Management Plan, which includes physical and electronic security measures, tools, and procedures. The Technology also includes the operations and training of airport police, security, and rescue and firefighting personnel; operations of the airport Emergency Operations Center (EOC); selection and integration of technical physical and technical security systems and procedures; airport security plans and planning documentation; and, the maintenance of physical and technical security measures.


Alluviam, LLC provides HazMasterG3®

Approved: June 23, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Alluviam, LLC provides HazMasterG3®. The Technology is decision-support software for responding to Acts of Terrorism or other incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or explosives (CBRNE), Home Made Explosives (HME), or other hazardous materials. The Technology includes product documentation and periodic updates to the software and associated databases.


Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc.

Approved: June 21, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc., and BAE Systems Survivability Systems LLC provide Energy Absorbing Walls (EAWs). The Technology is a composite assembly of a steel stud frame and an exterior panel of Ultra High Performance Ballistic Concrete which are joined as an integrated structure that provides increased resistance of critical building facades to fire, ballistics, and explosive blasts. The Technology also includes the manufacturing of the different components of the Technology and attendant services related to deployment.


Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc.

Approved: June 17, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc., and BAE Systems Survivability Systems LLC provide Cable and Piping Shields (CPSs). The Technology is composed of Ultra High Performance Ballistic Concrete and a non-combustible steel chassis that provide increased resistance of pipelines and bridge suspender ropes/cables to various threats such as explosive blasts, ballistics, cutting, hammering, and torching. The Technology also includes the manufacturing process and attendant services related to deployment.


Lockheed Martin Corporation

Approved: June 16, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Lockheed Martin Corporation provides Specialized Security Training Services. The Technology is a customized suite of training services and program support designed to train airport security personnel in the screening of persons and packages for TSA Contract HSTS01-09-D-OSO900. The Technology also includes support services, documentation, etc.


New York Stock Exchange - Euronext

Approved: June 14, 2011 | Expires: June 30, 2016

New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") Euronext provides the New York Stock Exchange Security System. The Technology is comprised of command and control and integration of a multi-layered security system and services at a major financial venue. The Technology also includes the integration with supporting government agency programs.


Garrett Electronics, Inc. (d/b/a Garrett Metal Detectors)

Approved: June 13, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Garrett Electronics, Inc. (d/b/a Garrett Metal Detectors) provides Walk-through Metal Detectors. The Technology is a line of walk-through metal detectors and includes the following model: PD-6500i. The Technology uses low frequency electromagnetic fields and makes detections by measuring disturbances in those fields due to the presence of conductive metal. The Technology responds with visual and/or audible alarm warnings when detections are made. The Technology consists of three main subsystems: a detection unit (electronics), transmit and receive side panels, and auxiliary components. Included in the Technology are the Technology-related user manuals.