124 STAT. 3929 PUBLIC LAW 111–353—JAN. 4, 2011 results for the purpose of determining the need for a national recall or other compliance and enforcement activities. ‘‘(d) NO LIMIT ON SECRETARIAL AUTHORITY.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of the Secretary to review and act upon information from food testing, including determining the sufficiency of such information and testing.’’. (b) FOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and State, local, and tribal governments shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, submit to the relevant committees of Congress, and make publicly available on the Internet Web site of the Department of Health and Human Services, a report on the progress in implementing a national food emergency response laboratory network that— (1) provides ongoing surveillance, rapid detection, and surge capacity for large-scale food-related emergencies, including intentional adulteration of the food supply; (2) coordinates the food laboratory capacities of State, local, and tribal food laboratories, including the adoption of novel surveillance and identification technologies and the sharing of data between Federal agencies and State laboratories to develop national situational awareness; (3) provides accessible, timely, accurate, and consistent food laboratory services throughout the United States; (4) develops and implements a methods repository for use by Federal, State, and local officials; (5) responds to food-related emergencies; and (6) is integrated with relevant laboratory networks administered by other Federal agencies. SEC. 203. INTEGRATED CONSORTIUM OF LABORATORY NETWORKS. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall main- tain an agreement through which relevant laboratory network mem- bers, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall— (1) agree on common laboratory methods in order to reduce the time required to detect and respond to foodborne illness outbreaks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and informa- tion relating to animal health, agriculture, and human health; (2) identify means by which laboratory network members could work cooperatively— (A) to optimize national laboratory preparedness; and (B) to provide surge capacity during emergencies; and (3) engage in ongoing dialogue and build relationships that will support a more effective and integrated response during emergencies. (b) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, on a biennial basis, submit to the relevant commit- tees of Congress, and make publicly available on the Internet Web site of the Department of Homeland Security, a report on the progress of the integrated consortium of laboratory networks, as established under subsection (a), in carrying out this section. Web posting. Contracts. 21 USC 2222. Deadlines. Web posting. Reports. 21 USC 2221.
