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6 U.S.C. § 195h — Emergency communications interoperability research and development

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6 U.S.C. § 195h — Emergency communications interoperability research and development

**(a) In general** The Under Secretary for Science and Technology, acting through the Director of the Office for Interoperability and Compatibility, shall establish a comprehensive research and development program to support and promote— (1) the ability of emergency response providers and relevant government officials to continue to communicate in the event of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters; and (2) interoperable emergency communications capabilities among emergency response providers and relevant government officials, including by— (A) supporting research on a competitive basis, including through the Directorate of Science and Technology and Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency; and (B) considering the establishment of a Center of Excellence under the Department of Homeland Security Centers of Excellence Program focused on improving emergency response providers’ communication capabilities. **(b) Purposes** The purposes of the program established under subsection (a) include— (1) supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation on emergency communication capabilities; (2) understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the public safety communications systems in use; (3) examining how current and emerging technology can make emergency response providers more effective, and how Federal, State, local, and tribal government agencies can use this technology in a coherent and cost-effective manner; (4) investigating technologies that could lead to long-term advancements in emergency communications capabilities and supporting research on advanced technologies and potential systemic changes to dramatically improve emergency communications; and (5) evaluating and validating advanced technology concepts, and

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6 U.S.C. § 578 — Emergency Communications Division

**(a) In general** There is established in the Department an Emergency Communications Division. The Division shall be located in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. **(b) Executive Assistant Director** The head of the Division shall be the Executive Assistant Director for Emergency Communications (in this section referred to as the “Executive Assistant Director”). The Executive Assistant Director shall report to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. All decisions of the Executive Assistant Director that entail the exercise of significant authority shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. **(c) Responsibilities** The Executive Assistant Director shall— (1) assist the Secretary in developing and implementing the program described in [section 194(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section194/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim), except as provided in [section 195 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section195&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) administer the Department’s responsibilities and authorities relating to the SAFECOM Program, excluding elements related to research, development, testing, and evaluation and standards; (3) administer the Department’s responsibilities and authorities relating to the Integrated Wireless Network program; (4) conduct extensive, nationwide outreach to support and promote the ability of emergency response providers and relevant government officials to continue to communicate in the event of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters; (5) conduct extensive, nationwide outreach and foster the development of interoper

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6 U.S.C. § 195h — National Urban Security Technology Lab-

Page 94 TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY § 195g (ii) Within 180 days of the completion of actions di- rected by subsection (e)(i) of this section, agencies that support National Essential Functions shall update operational plans documenting their procedures and re- sponsibilities to prepare for, protect against, and miti- gate the effects of EMPs. (iii) Within 180 days of identifying vulnerable priority critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets as directed by subsection (a)(ii) of this section, the Sec- retary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Commerce, and the Chair- man of the Federal Communications Commission, shall provide the Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and the Di- rector of OSTP with an assessment of the effects of EMPs on critical communications infrastructure, and recommend changes to operational plans to enhance national response and recovery efforts after an EMP. SEC. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive de- partment or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Man- agement and Budget relating to budgetary, administra- tive, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appro- priations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce- able at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP. [Reference to a Sector Specific Agency

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