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42 U.S.C. § 5136a — Assistance and training for communities with technological hazards and related emerging threats

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42 U.S.C. § 5136a — Assistance and training for communities with technological hazards and related emerging threats

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**(a) In general** The Administrator shall maintain the capacity to provide States, local, and Indian Tribal governments with technological hazards and related emerging threats technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats. **(b) Authorities** The Administrator shall carry out subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ([42 U.S.C. 5121](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5121&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (2) [section 5196g of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5196g&num=0&edition=prelim); and (3) the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–295; 120 Stat. 1394). **(c) Assessment and notification** In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall— (1) use any available and appropriate multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping tools and capabilities to identify the communities that have the highest risk of and vulnerability to a technological hazard in each State; and (2) ensure each State and Indian Tribal government is aware of— (A) the communities identified under paragraph (1); and (B) the availability of programming under this section for— (i) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness; and (ii) building community capability. **(d) Report** Not later than 1 year after December 23, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report relating to— (1) actions taken to implement this section; and (2) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness programming provided under this section during the 1-year period preceding the date of submission of the report. **(e) Consultation** The Secretary of Homeland Security may seek continuing input relating to technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness needs by consulting State, Tribal, territorial, and local emergency services organizations and private sector stakeholders. **(f) Coordination** The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate with the Secretary of Energy relating to technological hazard preparedness and training for a hazard that could result from activities or facilities authorized or licensed by the Department of Energy. **(g) Non-duplication of effort** In carrying out activities under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure that such activities do not unnecessarily duplicate efforts of other Federal departments or agencies, including programs within the Department of Health and Human Services.

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42 U.S.C. § 5196g — Grants for construction of emergency operations centers

**(a) Grants** The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency may make grants to States and Indian tribal governments under this subchapter for equipping, upgrading, and constructing State, local, and Tribal emergency operations centers. **(b) Federal share** Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the Federal share of the cost of an activity carried out using amounts from grants made under this section shall not exceed 75 percent.

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42 U.S.C. § 5121 — Congressional findings and declarations

**(a)** The Congress hereby finds and declares that— (1) because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and (2) because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity; special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary. **(b)** It is the intent of the Congress, by this chapter, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by— (1) revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs; (2) encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and by local governments; (3) achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs; (4) encouraging individuals, States, and local governments to protect themselves by obtaining insurance coverage to supplement or replace governmental assistance; (5) encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of land use and construction regulations; (6) providing Federal assistance programs for both public and private losses sustained in disasters; and (7) identifying and improving the climate and natural hazard resilience of vulnerable communities.

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42 U.S.C. § 5122 — Definitions

As used in this chapter— (1) **Emergency.—** — “Emergency” means any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. (2) **Major disaster.—** — “Major disaster” means any natural catastrophe (including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, winddriven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought), or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion, in any part of the United States, which in the determination of the President causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under this chapter to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and disaster relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused thereby. (3) “United States” means the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (4) “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (5) “Governor” means the chief executive of any State. (6) **Indian tribal government.—** — The term “Indian tribal government” means the governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 ([25 U.S.C.

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6 U.S.C. § 701 — Rules of construction

**(a) Administrator** Nothing in this part shall be construed to supersede the civilian emergency management authority of the Administrator under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ([42 U.S.C. 5121](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5121&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) or the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 11 See References in Text note below. ([6 U.S.C. 701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section701&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). **(b) Secretary** Nothing in this part shall be construed as providing new authority to the Secretary, except to coordinate and facilitate the development of the assessments and reports required pursuant to this part.

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42 U.S.C. § 5121 — Congressional findings and declarations

Page 6354 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 5121 Sec. 5165g. National veterinary emergency teams. SUBCHAPTER IV—MAJOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 5170. Procedure for declaration. 5170a. General Federal assistance. 5170b. Essential assistance. 5170c. Hazard mitigation. 5171. Federal facilities. 5172. Repair, restoration, and replacement of dam- aged facilities. 5173. Debris removal. 5174. Federal assistance to individuals and house- holds. 5174a. Flexibility. 5174b. Critical document fee waiver. 5175, 5176. Repealed. 5177. Unemployment assistance. 5177a. Emergency grants to assist low-income mi- grant and seasonal farmworkers. 5178. Repealed. 5179. Benefits and distribution. 5180. Food commodities. 5181. Relocation assistance. 5182. Legal services. 5183. Crisis counseling assistance and training. 5184. Community disaster loans. 5185. Emergency communications. 5186. Emergency public transportation. 5187. Fire management assistance. 5188. Timber sale contracts. 5189. Simplified procedure. 5189a. Appeals of assistance decisions. 5189b. Date of eligibility; expenses incurred before date of disaster. 5189c. Transportation assistance to individuals and households. 5189d. Case management services. 5189e. Essential service providers. 5189f. Public assistance program alternative proce- dures. 5189g. Unified Federal review. 5189h. Agency accountability. SUBCHAPTER IV–A—EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 5191. Procedure for declaration. 5192. Federal emergency assistance. 5193. Amount of assistance. SUBCHAPTER IV–B—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 5195. Declaration of policy. 5195a. Definitions. 5195b. Administration of subchapter. 5195c. Critical infrastructures protection. PART A—POWERS AND DUTIES

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42 U.S.C. § 5136a — Assistance and training for communities

Page 6372 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 5136a (Pub. L. 93–288, title II, § 206, as added Pub. L. 117–255, § 3(a), Dec. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 2363.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Pub. L. 117–255, § 3(c), Dec. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 2367, pro- vided that: ‘‘The amendments made by this Act [enact- ing this section and amending section 5121 of this title] shall only apply with respect to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 2022].’’ NATIONAL RISK INDEX FUNDING Pub. L. 117–255, § 3(b), Dec. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 2367, pro- vided that: ‘‘Nothing in section 206 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 5136], as added by subsection (a) of this sec- tion, shall be construed to prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency from using amounts available to maintain and update the National Risk Index until the earlier of— ‘‘(1) the date on which those amounts are trans- ferred to another source; and ‘‘(2) 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 2022].’’ § 5136a. Assistance and training for communities with technological hazards and related emerging threats (a) In general The Administrator shall maintain the capac- ity to provide States, local, and Indian Tribal governments with technological hazards and re- lated emerging threats technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats. (b) Authorities The Administrator shall carry out subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.); (2) section 5196g of this title; and (3)

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