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The effectiveness of decontamination after a chemical, biological or radiological terrorist attack is determined by the cleanup technologies that are employed. This Chapter describes what is expected from the science community to develop adequate, reliable and economic decontamination methods and equipment. The needs for improved detection methods and adequate personal protection are also discussed.