Designations

For Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT), a technology must demonstrate effectiveness during operational testing or through prior use. Designation provides limited liability for third-party claims arising out of the deployment of the QATT with respect to an "Act of Terrorism." The maximum liability is determined by DHS, and the Seller is required to maintain liability insurance at that level. Other protections include immunity from punitive damages. A full Designation normally lasts for 5 years and can be renewed. Any technology deployed during its period of Designation is protected for the lifetime of its deployment.




Company/Technology

Building Security Council: Building Security Rating Program

Approved: September 20, 2007 | Expires: October 31, 2012

The Building Security Council provides the Building Security Rating Program, a systematic methodology that incorporates existing industry best practices and guidelines for building security and terrorism resilience into an algorithm for assigning a rating to a facility.

20/20 GeneSystems, Inc.: BioCheck Powder Screening Test Kit

Approved: September 19, 2007 | Expires: October 31, 2012

20/20 Gene Systems, Inc., provides the BioCheck Powder Screening Test Kit, which allows first responders and emergency personnel to determine if suspicious powders contain biological materials. The Technology tests for the presence of a biomolecule found in all living organisms (including bio warwafe agents and the components derived from them) and a second component determines the pH of the test subject to further characterize the suspicious material.

U.S. Security Associates, Inc.: U.S. Security Associates Security Services

Approved: August 29, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

U.S. Security Associates, Inc., provides U.S. Security Associates Security Services. The Technology provides trained security personnel to protect personnel and property at commercial and Government nuclear reservations, Government agencies and installations, and high-risk commercial entities, some of which are designated as U.S. critical infrastructure.

TUV Rheinland Japan, LTD.: Third Party Validation Services for C-TPAT

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

TUV Rheinland Japan, LTD., provides Third Party Validation Services, offered exclusively as part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Third Party Validators Pilot Program. These services are designed to identify foreign companies that meet C-TPAT Minimum Security Requirements and transmit these findings to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Intertek: Third-Party Validation Services

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

Intertek provides the Third-Party Validation Services. The Technology is a set of services offered exclusively as part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). They are designed to identify foreign companies that meet C-TPAT Minimum Security Requirements and transmit the finding to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). The services include but are not limited to: validations of Standard Operating Procedures, processes and procedures of governing the training of third-party validators, and documentation used as part of the services.

High Rise Escape Systems, Inc.: Guardian and Responder

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

High Rise Escape Systems, Inc., provides the Guardian and Responder. These emergency evacuation systems serve as an alternate and emergency means of egress for buildings and structures up to 999 feet tall when traditional means of escape are unavailable due to fire, smoke, or other damage, including that caused by a terrorist attack.

Omega Compliance, LTD.: Third Party Validation Services for C-TPAT

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

Omega Compliance, LTD., provides Third Party Validation Services, offered exclusively as part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Third Party Validators Pilot Program. These services are designed to identify foreign companies that meet C-TPAT Minimum Security Requirements and transmit these findings to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

BIVAC N.A.: Third Party Validation Services for C-TPAT

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

BIVAC North America, Inc., the Bureau Veritas Group, BIVAC International, and BIVAC Asian, provide Third Party Validation Services, offered exclusively as part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Third Party Validators Pilot Program. These services are designed to identify foreign companies that meet C-TPAT Minimum Security Requirements and transmit these findings to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc.: Third Party Validation Services for C-TPAT

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc., provides Third Party Validation Services, offered exclusively as part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Third Party Validators Pilot Program. These services are designed to identify foreign companies that meet C-TPAT Minimum Security Requirements and transmit these findings to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Cotecna Inspection S.A. : Third Party Validation Services for C-TPAT

Approved: August 28, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

Cotecna Inspection S.A., and their wholly-owned subsidiary Cotecna, Inc., provides Third Party Validation Services, offered exclusively as part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Third Party Validators Pilot Program. These services are designed to identify foreign companies that meet C-TPAT Minimum Security Requirements and transmit these findings to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).