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Relying on this base of information, the FTTTF performs two primary analytical functions: Tracking and Detection The FTTTF analyzes immigration records, other law enforcement data, and public and proprietary source information to detect the presence of terrorists in the U.S. This service supports the activities of JTTFs and other counterterrorism investigators by helping identify the current and previous locations of suspected terrorists in the U.S. To date, this process has generated more than 200 leads to the potential location of terrorists Risk Assessment The FTTTF uses human analysis and analytical software to assess the risk of specific categories of foreign nationals attempting to enter the U.S. In compliance with the Aviation Transportation and Security Act, the FTTTF also conducts background records checks and tisk assessments on foreign nationals seeking flight training on aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more. As of December 2003, the FITTF has done more than 58,000 such checks. {n accordance with the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, passed on December 12, 2003, we will soon be transferring this function to the DHS’s Transportation Security Administration Bioterrorism Risk Assessment Group Pursuant to the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002, the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CUIS}) now conducts background checks and risk assessments.on individuals who have or seek access to specific biological agents and toxins. To meet this new mandate, CJIS establisned procedures for completing the assessments, set up a database for tracking the assessments, and reassigned and hired additional personnel. As of January 26, 2004, assessmenis were finalized for 7,848 individuals, and 41 were determined to be “restricted persons” as defined by the Bioterronsm Preparedness Act. “Restricted persons” cannot be.allowed by the employing lab to possess, use, transport, or have access to select agents or toxins. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Unit in November 2002, we created a specialized unit within the Office of General Counse! to support and streamline functions related to the Foreign. Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process. The new unit coordinates with FBI field offices, FB] Headquarters, and DOJ to ensure that FISA packages are prepared and reviewed in an expeditious and consistent manner. The FISA Unit, in. coordination with other appropriate Headquarters personnel, is overseeing the development and implementation of the new FISA management system that will enable us both to transmit a FISA document between field offices, the operational units at FB] Headquarters, the Office of General Counsel’s National Security Law Branch, and DOJ’s Office of intelligence Policy and Review, and to track its progress dunng each stage of the review and approval process. An automated tracking system will identify delays and chokepaints in the process, and the: FISA Unit will remedy identified problems by sending reminders or resolving outstanding questions. Be Language Translation Connecting Translation Capabilities The FBI's approximately 1,200 translators are stationed across 52 field offices and Headquarters, and are now connected via secure networks that allow a translator in one = x BY. iy MISC DOC. #5 47 000000356 samen wiiee eee we Me ue oe 8 aibdlivce aint 5 oe eae