SEC. 207. REPORT ON AT-RISK POPULATIONS.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, and after a period for public comment, the Di-
rector of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall
transmit to the Congress a report describing the elements
of the Program that specifically address the needs of at-risk
populations, including the elderly, persons with disabilities,
non-English-speaking families, single-parent households,
and the poor. Such report shall also identify additional ac-
tions that could be taken to address those needs and make
recommendations for any additional legislative authority
required to take such actions.
SEC. 208. PUBLIC ACCESS TO EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION.
Section 5(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Earthquake Hazards Re-
duction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7704(b)(2)(A)(ii)) is amend-
ed by inserting ‘‘, and development of means of increasing
public access to available locality-specific information that
may assist the public in preparing for or responding to
earthquakes’’ after ‘‘and the general public’’.
SEC. 209. LIFELINES.
Section 4(6) of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act
of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7703(6)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and
infrastructure’’ after ‘‘communication facilities’’.
SEC. 210. SCIENTIFIC EARTHQUAKE STUDIES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the United
States Geological Survey shall establish a Scientific Earth-
quake Studies Advisory Committee.
(b) ORGANIZATION.—The Director shall establish pro-
cedures for selection of individuals not employed by the Fed-
eral Government who are qualified in the seismic sciences
and other appropriate fields and may, pursuant to such
procedures, select up to ten individuals, one of whom shall
be designated Chairman, to serve on the Advisory Com-
mittee. Selection of individuals for the Advisory Committee
shall be based solely on established records of distinguished
service, and the Director shall ensure that a reasonable
cross-section of views and expertise is represented. In select-
ing individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee, the Di-
rector shall seek and give due consideration to recommenda-
tions from the National Academy of Sciences, professional
societies, and other appropriate organizations.
(c) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Committee shall meet
at such times and places as may be designated by the Chair-
man in consultation with the Director.
(d) DUTIES.—The Advisory Committee shall advise the
Director on matters relating to the United States Geological
Survey’s participation in the National Earthquake Haz-
ards Reduction Program, including the United States Geo-
logical Survey’s roles, goals, and objectives within that Pro-
gram, its capabilities and research needs, guidance on
achieving major objectives, and establishing and measuring
performance goals. The Advisory Committee shall issue an
annual report to the Director for submission to Congress
on or before September 30 of each year. The report shall
describe the Advisory Committee’s activities and address
policy issues or matters that affect the United States Geo-
logical Survey’s participation in the National Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Program.
Amend the title so as to read as follows: ‘‘An Act
to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire
Administration, and for carrying out the Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, for fiscal years 2001,
2002, and 2003, and for other purposes.’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.R. 1550
HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO
SENATE AMENDMENT