6 U.S.C. § 462 — Office of National Capital Region Coordi-

Page 234 TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY § 460 § 460. Prohibition of the Terrorism Information and Prevention System Any and all activities of the Federal Govern- ment to implement the proposed component pro- gram of the Citizen Corps known as Operation TIPS (Terrorism Information and Prevention System) are hereby prohibited. (Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 880, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2245.) § 461. Review of pay and benefit plans Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, review the pay and benefit plans of each agency whose functions are transferred under this chapter to the Department and, with- in 90 days after November 25, 2002, submit a plan to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the appro- priate committees and subcommittees of Con- gress, for ensuring, to the maximum extent practicable, the elimination of disparities in pay and benefits throughout the Department, espe- cially among law enforcement personnel, that are inconsistent with merit system principles set forth in section 2301 of title 5. (Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 881, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2246.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–296, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2135, known as the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of this title and Ta- bles. § 462. Office of National Capital Region Coordi- nation (a) Establishment (1) In general There is established within the Office of the Secretary the Office of National Capital Re- gion Coordination, to oversee and coordinate Federal programs for and relationships with State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region, as defined under sec- tion 2674(f)(2) of title 10. (2) Director The Office established under paragraph (1) shall be headed by a Director, who shall be ap- pointed by the Secretary. (3) Cooperation The Secretary shall cooperate with the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Gov- ernors of Maryland and Virginia, and other State, local, and regional officers in the Na- tional Capital Region to integrate the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia into the planning, coordination, and execution of the activities of the Federal Government for the enhancement of domestic preparedness against the consequences of terrorist attacks. (b) Responsibilities The Office established under subsection (a)(1) shall— (1) coordinate the activities of the Depart- ment relating to the National Capital Region, including cooperation with the Office for State and Local Government Coordination; (2) assess, and advocate for, the resources needed by State, local, and regional authori- ties in the National Capital Region to imple- ment efforts to secure the homeland; (3) provide State, local, and regional au- thorities in the National Capital Region with regular information, research, and technical support to assist the efforts of State, local, and regional authorities in the National Cap- ital Region in securing the homeland; (4) develop a process for receiving meaning- ful input from State, local, and regional au- thorities and the private sector in the Na- tional Capital Region to assist in the develop- ment of the homeland security plans and ac- tivities of the Federal Government; (5) coordinate with Federal agencies in the National Capital Region on terrorism pre- paredness, to ensure adequate planning, infor- mation sharing, training, and execution of the Federal role in domestic preparedness activi- ties; (6) coordinate with Federal, State, local, and regional agencies, and the private sector in the National Capital Region on terrorism pre- paredness to ensure adequate planning, infor- mation sharing, training, and execution of do- mestic preparedness activities among these agencies and entities; and (7) serve as a liaison between the Federal Government and State, local, and regional au- thorities, and private sector entities in the National Capital Region to facilitate access to Federal grants and other programs. (c) Annual report The Office established under subsection (a) shall submit an annual report to Congress that includes— (1) the identification of the resources re- quired to fully implement homeland security efforts in the National Capital Region; (2) an assessment of the progress made by the National Capital Region in implementing homeland security efforts; and (3) recommendations to Congress regarding the additional resources needed to fully imple- ment homeland security efforts in the Na- tional Capital Region. (d) Limitation Nothing contained in this section shall be con- strued as limiting the power of State and local governments. (Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 882, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2246.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries INCORPORATION OF GOVERNORS OF WEST VIRGINIA AND PENNSYLVANIA INTO MASS EVACUATION PLANNING Pub. L. 113–6, div. D, title III, Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 357, provided in part: ‘‘That for fiscal year 2013 and thereafter, for purposes of planning, coordination, exe- cution, and decision making related to mass evacu- ation during a disaster, the Governors of the State of West Virginia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or their designees, shall be incorporated into efforts to Page 235 TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY § 464 integrate the activities of Federal, State, and local governments in the National Capital Region, as defined in section 882 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–296) [6 U.S.C. 462]’’. § 463. Requirement to comply with laws pro- tecting equal employment opportunity and providing whistleblower protections Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as exempting the Department from requirements applicable with respect to executive agencies— (1) to provide equal employment protection for employees of the Department (including pursuant to the provisions in section 2302(b)(1) of title 5 and the Notification and Federal Em- ployee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–174)); or (2) to provide whistleblower protections for employees of the Department (including pur- suant to the provisions in section 2302(b)(8) and (9) of such title and the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- taliation Act of 2002). (Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 883, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2247.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–296, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2135, known as the Homeland Se- curity Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables. The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- nation and Retaliation Act of 2002, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), is Pub. L. 107–174, May 15, 2002, 116 Stat. 566, which is set out as a note under section 2301 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. § 464. Federal Law Enforcement Training Cen- ters (a) Establishment The Secretary shall maintain in the Depart- ment the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), headed by a Director, who shall report to the Secretary. (b) Position The Director shall occupy a career-reserved position within the Senior Executive Service. (c) Functions of the Director The Director shall— (1) develop training goals and establish stra- tegic and tactical organizational program plan and priorities; (2) provide direction and management for FLETC’s training facilities, programs, and support activities while ensuring that organi- zational program goals and priorities are exe- cuted in an effective and efficient manner; (3) develop homeland security and law en- forcement training curricula, including cur- ricula related to domestic preparedness and response to threats or acts of terrorism, for Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement and security agencies and private sector security agencies; (4) monitor progress toward strategic and tactical FLETC plans regarding training cur- ricula, including curricula related to domestic preparedness and response to threats or acts of terrorism, and facilities; (5) ensure the timely dissemination of home- land security information as necessary to Fed- eral, State, local, tribal, territorial, and inter- national law enforcement and security agen- cies and the private sector to achieve the training goals for such entities, in accordance with paragraph (1); (6) carry out delegated acquisition respon- sibilities in a manner that— (A) fully complies with— (i) Federal law; (ii) the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including requirements regarding agency obligations to contract only with respon- sible prospective contractors; and (iii) Department acquisition manage- ment directives; and (B) maximizes opportunities for small business participation; (7) coordinate and share information with the heads of relevant components and offices on digital learning and training resources, as appropriate; (8) advise the Secretary on matters relating to executive level policy and program admin- istration of Federal, State, local, tribal, terri- torial, and international law enforcement and security training activities and private sector security agency training activities, including training activities related to domestic pre- paredness and response to threats or acts of terrorism; (9) collaborate with the Secretary and rel- evant officials at other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to improve inter- national instructional development, training, and technical assistance provided by the Fed- eral Government to foreign law enforcement; and (10) carry out such other functions as the Secretary determines are appropriate. (d) Training responsibilities (1) In general The Director is authorized to provide train- ing to employees of Federal agencies who are engaged, directly or indirectly, in homeland security operations or Federal law enforce- ment activities, including such operations or activities related to domestic preparedness and response to threats or acts of terrorism. In carrying out such training, the Director shall— (A) evaluate best practices of law enforce- ment training methods and curriculum con- tent to maintain state-of-the-art expertise in adult learning methodology; (B) provide expertise and technical assist- ance, including on domestic preparedness and response to threats or acts of terrorism, to Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement and secu- rity agencies and private sector security agencies; and (C) maintain a performance evaluation process for students.