TAILIEUCHUNG - Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities: Status and Proposals

Accidents not only cause human suffering, they also cost money, for example in lost working hours, training temporary staff, insurance premiums, fines and managers’ time. By using safe, well-maintained equipment operated by adequately trained staff, you can help prevent accidents and reduce these personal and financial costs. This leaflet does not give details about the law, but gives practical information about what you should do. For some operations you will need more detailed information. If you wish to build, modify or add equipment (for example to a production line) you will probably need to seek advice from a competent engineer or equivalent person who is aware of the relevant European. | Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities Status and Proposals Richard A. Best Jr. Specialist in National Defense December 16 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 RL34231 CRS Report for Congress------------- Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities Status and Proposals Summary In passing the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 . 108-458 in 2004 Congress approved the most comprehensive reform of the . intelligence community since it was created over 50 years ago. Principal among enacted changes was the establishment of a new position of the Director of National Intelligence DNI to serve as head of the intelligence community IC and principal adviser to the President on intelligence matters related to the national security and to oversee and direct the implementation of the National Intelligence Program. Some observers have questioned whether the act provides the DNI the authority necessary to effectively carry out these responsibilities. Others assert that the DNI s authorities are significantly stronger than those of the former Director of Central Intelligence DCI but suggest that DNIs have failed to aggressively assert the authorities they have been provided. During his Senate confirmation proceeding in January 2009 DNI Dennis C. Blair said that he would withhold judgment as to whether his authorities were sufficient but over time would advise the President and Congress if he concluded they were not. He also assured Senators that he would exercise his authorities to the fullest. The abrupt announcement of his resignation in May 2010 suggested to some that he had been unable to exercise his authorities to meet his responsibilities and for some raised questions about the viability of the DNI position. In 2007 Admiral Blair s predecessor DNI Michael McConnell acknowledged his authorities were stronger than those of the DCI and conceded that he had

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