Number: RL30153 Title: Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy, and Implementation Authors: John D. Moteff, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report discusses in more detail the evolution of a national critical infrastructure policy and the institutional structures established to implement it. The report highlights five issues of Congressional concern: identifying critical assets; assessing vulnerabilities and risks; allocating resources; information sharing; and, regulation. Pages: 41 Date: October 10, 2008