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

Human Genome Sciences, Inc.: ABthrax

Approved: August 14, 2007 | Expires: September 30, 2012

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. provides ABthrax, a human monoclonal antibody drug against the protective antigen component of anthrax toxin, for use as part of the Strategic National Stockpile. The Technology acts as a prophylactic and therapeutic product by preventing anthrax-related toxin from infiltrating and destroying human cells.


L-3 Communication Corporation: Praetorian Surveillance Software

Approved: August 14, 2007 | Expires: July 31, 2010

L-3 Communications Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries SY Coleman Corporation and L-3 Communications Government Services, Inc., provides the Praetorian Surveillance Software, an open-architecture, fully-integrated, extensible software that integrates video and sensor data streams into a single-screen, real-time immersive 3-D display.


Kollsman, Inc.: LORROS Mk II

Approved: August 14, 2007 | Expires: August 31, 2012

Kollsman, Inc.., provides the Long Range Reconaissance and Observation System (LORROS) MkII, a remote observation system capable of providing 24-hour video surveillance in all weather and lighting conditions. This Technology includes the hardware selection process, and hardware and software installation and integration services.


Abraxis LLC: AbraTox Kit

Approved: July 26, 2007 | Expires: August 31, 2012

Abraxis LLC provides the Abratox Kit . Using the non-hazardous Vibrio fischeri bacterial reagent, the Abratox Kit can determine the presence of a broad range of toxins and chemical contaminants in water samples and other matrices.


AlliedBarton Security Services LLC: AlliedBarton Security Services

Approved: July 23, 2007 | Expires: July 31, 2012

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC, provides the AlliedBarton Security Services, to commercial and government facilities including but not limited to critical infrastructure locations. The services that may fall under this Designation include their Integrated Asset Protection, Physical Security Guard, and Security Guard Management services.


Safety Technologies, Inc.: Detonation Suppression System (DSS)

Approved: July 20, 2007 | Expires: August 31, 2012

Safety Technologies, Inc., provides its Detonation Suppression System (DSS) an aluminum alloy mesh material designed to fill fuel and chemical storage tanks and lessen the effects of punctures, fires, or explosions.


Quatrotec Inc.: Baggage and Cargo Handling System (BCHS)

Approved: July 20, 2007 | Expires: August 31, 2012

Quatrotec, Inc., provides its Baggage and Cargo Handling System. The Technology is used to develop, design, construct, and commission in-line baggage and cargo handling systems at airports. The Technology aids in the screening of plane-bound baggage and cargo for concealed weapons or explosives through the use of advanced technologies including, but not limited to, X-ray, millimeter wave, computed tomography (CT), and explosive trade detection devices.


Dow Chemical Corporation: Dow Chemical Facility Security Services

Approved: June 26, 2007 | Expires: July 31, 2012

The Dow Chemical Corporation provides The Dow Chemical Facility Security Services, a comprehensive set of services designed to enhance security and protect key assets. The Designation covers those Dow Chemical facilities where the Technology is deployed and that were determined by the Coast Guard to be compliant with the security guidelines established under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, P.L. 107-295, as implemented by 33 C.F.R. Part 105 (2007). Dow’s Technology includes security vulnerability assessments, protection of secure assets, protection of proprietary information and cyber security, emergency preparedness and response services, and involvement of local communities in the deployment of the Technology. It also includes and ongoing security and audit process.


Isonics Corporation: EnviroSecure© Detection System models 5100 and 5700

Approved: June 11, 2007 | Expires: July 31, 2012

The Isonics Corporation provides the EnviroSecure© Detection System for the detection of toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents.


Defense Group, Inc.: Chemical Biological Response Aide (CoBRA®) Software

Approved: June 01, 2007 | Expires: July 31, 2012

Defense Group, Inc. provides the Chemical Biological Response Aide (CoBRA®) Software. The Technology is an emergency response, planning, management, training, and exercise program. It provides decision support tools and data for a variety of emergency incidents including the aftermath by the use of a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD).