3. Fourth Generation Agent Event Example

The following example illustrates the decision-making criteria and process used in a theoretical fourth generation agent (FGA) event in the United States. While this event is hypothetical, the exercise demonstrates specific interagency actions and associated decision criteria, which could plausibly be used in an actual incident. The incident summary is presented below, followed by scenario-specific details for each response phase. Table B-1 contains toxicity values and Table B-2 gives a summary outline of events during each phase of the response.