120 STAT. 1432
PUBLIC LAW 109–295—OCT. 4, 2006
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and commercial aircraft and satellite remotely sensed imagery. (I) The coordination and integration of support from the private sector and nongovernmental organizations. (J) The safe disposal of debris, including hazardous materials, and, when practicable, the recycling of debris. (K) The identification of the required surge capacity. (L) Specific provisions for the recovery of affected geographic areas. (c) MISSION ASSIGNMENTS.—To expedite the provision of assistance under the National Response Plan, the President shall ensure that the Administrator, in coordination with Federal agencies with responsibilities under the National Response Plan, develops prescripted mission assignments, including logistics, communications, mass care, health services, and public safety. (d) CERTIFICATION.—The President shall certify on an annual basis that each Federal agency with coordinating, primary, or supporting responsibilities under the National Response Plan complies with subsections (a) and (b). (e) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Defense with regard to— (1) the command, control, training, planning, equipment, exercises, or employment of Department of Defense forces; or (2) the allocation of Department of Defense resources. 6 USC 754.
SEC. 654. USE OF EXISTING RESOURCES.
In establishing the national preparedness goal and national preparedness system, the Administrator shall use existing preparedness documents, planning tools, and guidelines to the extent practicable and consistent with this Act. CHAPTER 2—ADDITIONAL PREPAREDNESS 6 USC 761.
SEC. 661. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT GRANTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may make grants to administer the Emergency Management Assistance Compact consented to by the Joint Resolution entitled ‘‘Joint Resolution granting the consent of Congress to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact’’ (Public Law 104–321; 110 Stat. 3877). (b) USES.—A grant under this section shall be used— (1) to carry out recommendations identified in the Emergency Management Assistance Compact after-action reports for the 2004 and 2005 hurricane season; (2) to administer compact operations on behalf of all member States and territories; (3) to continue coordination with the Agency and appropriate Federal agencies; (4) to continue coordination with State, local, and tribal government entities and their respective national organizations; and (5) to assist State and local governments, emergency response providers, and organizations representing such providers with credentialing emergency response providers and the typing of emergency response resources. (c) COORDINATION.—The Administrator shall consult with the Administrator of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact
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