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bi-annual high risk list of the Government Accountability Office, until 
the Comptroller General of the United States submits to the appro-
priate congressional committees written notification of removal of the 
high-risk designation. 
(12) The conduct of internal audits and management analyses of the 
programs and activities of the Department. 
(13) Any other management duties that the Secretary may des-
ignate. 
(c) WAIVERS
FOR
CONDUCTING
BUSINESS
WITH
SUSPENDED
OR 
DEBARRED CONTRACTORS.—Not later than 5 days after the date on which 
the Chief Procurement Officer or Chief Financial Officer of the Department 
issues a waiver of the requirement that an agency not engage in business 
with a contractor or other recipient of funds listed as a party suspended 
or debarred from receiving contracts, grants, or other types of Federal as-
sistance in the System for Award Management maintained by the General 
Services Administration, or any successor, the Under Secretary for Manage-
ment shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees and 
the Inspector General of the Department notice of the waiver and an expla-
nation of the finding by the Under Secretary that a compelling reason exists 
for the waiver. 
(d) APPOINTMENT AND EVALUATION.—The Under Secretary for Manage-
ment— 
(1) is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate, from among individuals who have— 
(A) extensive executive level leadership and management experi-
ence in the public or private sector; 
(B) strong leadership skills; 
(C) a demonstrated ability to manage large and complex organi-
zations; and 
(D) a proven record in achieving positive operational results; 
(2) shall enter into an annual performance agreement with the Sec-
retary that shall set forth measurable individual and organizational 
goals; and 
(3) is subject to an annual performance evaluation by the Secretary, 
who shall determine as part of each evaluation whether the Under Sec-
retary for Management has made satisfactory progress toward achiev-
ing the goals set out in the performance agreement required under 
paragraph (2). 
(e) SYSTEM
FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION.—The Under 
Secretary for Management shall require that all Department contracting 
and grant officials consult the System for Award Management (or successor 
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system) as maintained by the General Services Administration prior to 
awarding a contract or grant or entering into other transactions to ascertain 
whether the selected contractor is excluded from receiving Federal contracts, 
certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-finan-
cial assistance and benefits. 
§ 11502. Chief Financial Officer 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Financial Officer shall— 
(1) perform functions as specified in chapter 9 of title 31; and 
(2) report to the Under Secretary for Management with respect to 
those functions described in paragraph (1) and other responsibilities 
that may be assigned. 
(b) PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION FUNCTION.—- 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVAL-
UATION.—The Secretary shall establish an Office of Program Analysis 
and Evaluation (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Office’’) in the De-
partment. 
(2) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Office shall— 
(A) analyze and evaluate plans, programs, and budgets of the 
Department in relation to United States homeland security objec-
tives, projected threats, vulnerability assessments, estimated costs, 
resource constraints, and the most recent homeland security strat-
egy developed under section 10386(b)(2) of this title; 
(B) develop and perform analyses and evaluations of alternative 
plans, programs, personnel levels, and budget submissions for the 
Department in relation to United States homeland security objec-
tives, projected threats, vulnerability assessments, estimated costs, 
resource constraints, and the most recent homeland security strat-
egy developed under section 10386(b)(2) of this title; 
(C) establish policies for, and oversee the integration of, the 
planning, programming, and budgeting system of the Department; 
(D) review and ensure that the Department meets performance- 
based budget requirements established by the Office of Manage-
ment and Budget; 
(E) provide guidance for, and oversee the development of, the 
Future Years Homeland Security Program of the Department, as 
specified under section 10386 of this title; 
(F) ensure that the costs of Department programs, including 
classified programs, are presented accurately and completely; 
(G) oversee the preparation of the annual performance plan for 
the Department and the program and performance section of the 
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annual report on program performance for the Department, con-
sistent with sections 1115 and 1116, respectively, of title 31; 
(H) provide leadership in developing and promoting improved 
analytical tools and methods for analyzing homeland security plan-
ning and the allocation of resources; and 
(I) perform other responsibilities delegated by the Secretary 
consistent with an effective program analysis and evaluation func-
tion. 
(3) DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION.—There is 
a Director of Program Analysis and Evaluation. The Director— 
(A) is a principal staff assistant to the Chief Financial Officer 
of the Department for program analysis and evaluation; and 
(B) shall report to an official no lower than the Chief Financial 
Officer. 
(4) REORGANIZATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may allocate or reallocate the 
functions of the Office, or discontinue the Office, under section 
10331(b)(1) of this title. 
(B) EXEMPTION FROM LIMITATIONS.—Section 10331(b)(2) of 
this title does not apply to an action by the Secretary under this 
paragraph. 
(c) NOTIFICATION REGARDING TRANSFER
OR REPROGRAMMING
OF 
FUNDS.—In a case in which appropriations available to the Department or 
an officer of the Department are transferred or reprogrammed and notice 
of the transfer or reprogramming is submitted to Congress (including an 
officer, office, or committee of Congress), the Chief Financial Officer shall 
simultaneously submit the notice to the Committee on Homeland Security 
and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of 
Representatives, and to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs of the Senate. 
§ 11503. Chief Information Officer 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Information Officer shall report to the Sec-
retary, or to another official of the Department, as the Secretary may di-
rect. 
(b) GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION FUNCTIONS.— 
(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
(A) GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION.—The term ‘‘geospatial infor-
mation’’ means graphical or digital data depicting natural or man-
made physical features, phenomena, or boundaries of the earth 
and information related thereto, including surveys, maps, charts, 
remote sensing data, and images. 
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(B) GEOSPATIAL
TECHNOLOGY.—The term ‘‘geospatial tech-
nology’’ means technology utilized by analysts, specialists, sur-
veyors, photogrammetrists, hydrographers, geodesists, cartog-
raphers, architects, or engineers for the collection, storage, re-
trieval, or dissemination of geospatial information, including 
(i) global satellite surveillance systems; 
(ii) global position systems; 
(iii) geographic information systems; 
(iv) mapping equipment; 
(v) geocoding technology; and 
(vi) remote sensing devices. 
(2) OFFICE OF GEOSPATIAL MANAGEMENT.— 
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is in the Office of the Chief In-
formation Officer the Office of Geospatial Management. 
(B) GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION OFFICER.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Geospatial Information Officer ad-
ministers the Office of Geospatial Management. The 
Geospatial Information Officer is appointed by the Secretary. 
The Geospatial Information Officer serves under the direction 
of the Chief Information Officer. 
(ii) 
ASSISTS
CHIEF
INFORMATION
OFFICER.—The 
Geospatial Information Officer assists the Chief Information 
Officer in carrying out all functions under this section and in 
coordinating the geospatial information needs of the Depart-
ment. 
(C) COORDINATION OF GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION.—The Chief 
Information Officer shall establish and carry out a program to 
provide for the efficient use of geospatial information, which shall 
include— 
(i) providing necessary geospatial information to implement 
the critical infrastructure protection programs; 
(ii) providing leadership and coordination in meeting the 
geospatial information requirements of those responsible for 
planning, prevention, mitigation, assessment, and response to 
emergencies, critical infrastructure protection, and other 
functions of the Department; and 
(iii) coordinating with users of geospatial information with-
in the Department to ensure interoperability and prevent un-
necessary duplication. 
(D) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In carrying out this subsection, the 
responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer include— 
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(i) coordinating the geospatial information needs and ac-
tivities of the Department; 
(ii) implementing standards, as adopted by the Director of 
the Office of Management and Budget under the processes 
established under section 216 of the E-Government Act of 
2002 (Public Law 107–347, 44 U.S.C. 3501 note), to facili-
tate the interoperability of geospatial information pertaining 
to homeland security among all users of the information in— 
(I) the Department; 
(II) State and local government; and 
(III) the private sector; 
(iii) coordinating with the Federal Geographic Data Com-
mittee and carrying out the responsibilities of the Department 
pursuant to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16 
and Executive Order 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17671, 43 U.S.C. 
1457 note); and 
(iv) making recommendations to the Secretary and the Ex-
ecutive Director of the Office for State and Local Government 
Coordination and Preparedness on awarding grants to— 
(I) fund the creation of geospatial data; and 
(II) execute information sharing agreements regarding 
geospatial data with State, local, and tribal governments. 
(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to 
be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this sub-
section for each fiscal year. 
§ 11504. Chief Human Capital Officer 
(a) REPORTING AUTHORITY.—The Chief Human Capital Officer of the 
Department shall report directly to the Under Secretary for Management. 
(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addition to the responsibilities set forth in 
chapter 14 of title 5 and other applicable law, the Chief Human Capital Of-
ficer of the Department shall— 
(1) develop and implement strategic workforce planning policies that 
are consistent with Government-wide leading principles and in line with 
Department strategic human capital goals and priorities, taking into 
account the special requirements of members of the armed forces serv-
ing in the Coast Guard; 
(2) develop performance measures to provide a basis for monitoring 
and evaluating Department-wide strategic workforce planning efforts; 
(3) develop, improve, and implement policies, including compensation 
flexibilities available to Federal agencies where appropriate, to recruit, 
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hire, train, and retain the workforce of the Department, in coordination 
with all components of the Department; 
(4) identify methods for managing and overseeing human capital 
programs and initiatives, in coordination with the head of each compo-
nent of the Department; 
(5) develop a career path framework and create opportunities for 
leader development in coordination with all components of the Depart-
ment; 
(6) lead the efforts of the Department for managing employee re-
sources, including training and development opportunities, in coordina-
tion with each component of the Department; 
(7) work to ensure the Department is implementing human capital 
programs and initiatives and effectively educating each component of 
the Department about these programs and initiatives; 
(8) identify and eliminate unnecessary and duplicative human capital 
policies and guidance; 
(9) provide input concerning the hiring and performance of the Chief 
Human Capital Officer or comparable official in each component of the 
Department; and 
(10) ensure that all employees of the Department are informed of 
their rights and remedies under chapters 12 and 23 of title 5. 
(c) COMPONENT STRATEGIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.— Each component of the Department shall, in co-
ordination with the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department, 
develop a 5-year workforce strategy for the component that will support 
the goals, objectives, and performance measures of the Department for 
determining the proper balance of Federal employees and private labor 
resources. 
(2) STRATEGY
REQUIREMENTS.— In developing the strategy re-
quired under paragraph (1), each component shall consider the effect 
on human resources associated with creating additional Federal full- 
time equivalent positions, converting private contractors to Federal em-
ployees, or relying on the private sector for goods and services. 
(d) ANNUAL SUBMISSION.— Not later than 90 days after the date on 
which the Secretary submits the annual budget justification for the Depart-
ment, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional homeland security 
committees a report that includes a table, delineated by component with ac-
tual and enacted amounts, including— 
(1) information on the progress in the Department of fulfilling the 
workforce strategies developed under subsection (c); 
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(2) the number of on-board staffing for Federal employees from the 
prior fiscal year; 
(3) the total contract hours submitted by each prime contractor as 
part of the service contract inventory required under section 743 of the 
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 
(Public Law 111–117, div. C, 31 U.S.C. 501 note); and 
(4) the number of full-time equivalent personnel identified under the 
Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.). 
(e) LIMITATION.— Nothing in this section overrides or otherwise affects 
the requirements specified in section 10312 of this title. 
§ 11505. Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, who 
shall report directly to the Secretary, shall— 
(1) review and assess information concerning abuses of civil rights, 
civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion, 
by employees and officials of the Department; 
(2) make public through the Internet, radio, television, or newspaper 
advertisements information on the responsibilities and functions of, and 
how to contact, the Officer; 
(3) assist the Secretary, directorates, and offices of the Department 
to develop, implement, and periodically review Department policies and 
procedures to ensure that the protection of civil rights and civil liberties 
is appropriately incorporated into Department programs and activities; 
(4) oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, pol-
icy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties 
of individuals affected by the programs and activities of the Depart-
ment; 
(5) coordinate with the Privacy Officer to ensure that— 
(A) programs, policies, and procedures involving civil rights, 
civil liberties, and privacy considerations are addressed in an inte-
grated and comprehensive manner; and 
(B) Congress receives appropriate reports regarding the pro-
grams, policies, and procedures; and 
(6) investigate complaints and information indicating possible abuses 
of civil rights or civil liberties, unless the Inspector General of the De-
partment determines that the complaint or information should be inves-
tigated by the Inspector General. 
(b) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to the President of the Senate, 
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate commit-
tees and subcommittees of Congress on an annual basis a report— 
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(1) on the implementation of this section, including the use of funds 
appropriated to carry out this section; and 
(2) detailing allegations of abuses described under subsection (a)(1) 
and actions taken by the Department in response to the allegations. 
§ 11506. Quadrennial homeland security review 
(a) REQUIREMENT.— 
(1) QUADRENNIAL REVIEWS REQUIRED.—In fiscal year 2017, and 
every 4 years thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a review of the 
homeland security of the Nation (in this section referred to as a ‘‘quad-
rennial homeland security review’’). 
(2) SCOPE OF REVIEW.—Each quadrennial homeland security review 
shall be a comprehensive examination of the homeland security strategy 
of the Nation, including recommendations regarding the long-term 
strategy and priorities of the Nation for homeland security and guid-
ance on the programs, assets, capabilities, budget, policies, and authori-
ties of the Department. 
(3) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall conduct each quadrennial 
homeland security review under this subsection in consultation with— 
(A) the heads of other Federal agencies, including the Attorney 
General, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Treas-
ury, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Director of National In-
telligence; 
(B) key officials of the Department, including the Under Sec-
retary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans; and 
(C) other relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities, 
including State, local, and tribal government officials, members of 
Congress, private-sector representatives, academics, and other pol-
icy experts. 
(4) RELATIONSHIP WITH FUTURE YEARS HOMELAND SECURITY PRO-
GRAM.—The Secretary shall ensure that each review conducted under 
this section is coordinated with the Future Years Homeland Security 
Program required under section 10386 of this title. 
(b) CONTENTS OF REVIEW.—In each quadrennial homeland security re-
view, the Secretary shall— 
(1) delineate and update, as appropriate, the national homeland se-
curity strategy, consistent with appropriate national and Department 
strategies, strategic plans, and Homeland Security Presidential Direc-
tives, including the National Strategy for Homeland Security, the Na-
tional Response Plan, and the Department Security Strategic Plan; 
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(2) outline and prioritize the full range of the critical homeland secu-
rity mission areas of the Nation; 
(3) describe the interagency cooperation, preparedness of Federal re-
sponse assets, infrastructure, budget plan, and other elements of the 
homeland security program and policies of the Nation associated with 
the national homeland security strategy, required to execute success-
fully the full range of missions called for in the national homeland se-
curity strategy described in paragraph (1) and the homeland security 
mission areas outlined under paragraph (2); 
(4) identify the budget plan required to provide sufficient resources 
to successfully execute the full range of missions called for in the na-
tional homeland security strategy described in paragraph (1) and the 
homeland security mission areas outlined under paragraph (2); 
(5) include an assessment of the organizational alignment of the De-
partment with the national homeland security strategy referred to in 
paragraph (1) and the homeland security mission areas outlined under 
paragraph (2); and 
(6) review and assess the effectiveness of the mechanisms of the De-
partment for executing the process of turning the requirements devel-
oped in the quadrennial homeland security review into an acquisition 
strategy and expenditure plan in the Department. 
(c) REPORTING.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December 31 of the year in which 
a quadrennial homeland security review is conducted, the Secretary 
shall submit to Congress a report regarding that quadrennial homeland 
security review. 
(2) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each report submitted under para-
graph (1) shall include— 
(A) the results of the quadrennial homeland security review; 
(B) a description of the threats to the assumed or defined na-
tional homeland security interests of the Nation that were exam-
ined for the purposes of that review; 
(C) the national homeland security strategy, including a 
prioritized list of the critical homeland security missions of the 
Nation; 
(D) a description of the interagency cooperation, preparedness 
of Federal response assets, infrastructure, budget plan, and other 
elements of the homeland security program and policies of the Na-
tion associated with the national homeland security strategy, re-
quired to execute successfully the full range of missions called for 
in the applicable national homeland security strategy referred to 
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in subsection (b)(1) and the homeland security mission areas out-
lined under subsection (b)(2); 
(E) an assessment of the organizational alignment of the De-
partment with the applicable national homeland security strategy 
referred to in subsection (b)(1) and the homeland security mission 
areas outlined under subsection (b)(2), including the Department’s 
organizational structure, management systems, budget and ac-
counting systems, human resources systems, procurement systems, 
and physical and technical infrastructure; 
(F) a discussion of the status of cooperation among Federal 
agencies in the effort to promote national homeland security; 
(G) a discussion of the status of cooperation between the Fed-
eral Government and State, local, and tribal governments in pre-
venting terrorist attacks and preparing for emergency response to 
threats to national homeland security; 
(H) an explanation of underlying assumptions used in con-
ducting the review; and 
(I) any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate. 
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall, consistent with the 
protection of national security and other sensitive matters, make each 
report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available on the Internet 
website of the Department. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. 
§ 11507. Interoperable communications 
(a) DEFINITION
OF
INTEROPERABLE
COMMUNICATIONS.—The term 
‘‘interoperable communications’’ has the same meaning given that term in 
section 10712(a) of this title. 
(b) APPLICATION.—Subsections (c) through (e) shall apply only with re-
spect to the interoperable communications capabilities in the Department 
and components of the Department to communicate with the Department. 
(c) STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING INTEROPERABLE COM-
MUNICATIONS AMONG
THE COMPONENTS
OF
THE DEPARTMENT.—The 
Under Secretary for Management shall submit to the Committee on Home-
land Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Home-
land Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a strategy, which 
shall be updated as necessary, for achieving and sustaining interoperable 
communications among the components of the Department, including for 
daily operations, planned events, and emergencies, with corresponding mile-
stones, that includes the following: 
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(1) An assessment of interoperability gaps in radio communications 
among the components of the Department, as of July 6, 2015. 
(2) Information on efforts and activities, including current and 
planned policies, directives, and training, of the Department since No-
vember 1, 2012, to achieve and maintain interoperable communications 
among the components of the Department, and planned efforts and ac-
tivities of the Department to achieve and maintain the interoperable 
communications. 
(3) An assessment of obstacles and challenges to achieving and 
maintaining interoperable communications among the components of 
the Department. 
(4) Information on, and an assessment of, the adequacy of mecha-
nisms available to the Under Secretary for Management to enforce and 
compel compliance with interoperable communications policies and di-
rectives of the Department. 
(5) Guidance provided to the components of the Department to im-
plement interoperable communications policies and directives of the De-
partment. 
(6) The total amount of funds expended by the Department since 
November 1, 2012, and projected future expenditures, to achieve inter-
operable communications, including on equipment, infrastructure, and 
maintenance. 
(7) Dates on which Department-wide interoperability is projected to 
be achieved for voice, data, and video communications, respectively, and 
interim milestones that correspond to the achievement of each of those 
modes of communications. 
(d) SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL.—Together with the strategy required 
under subsection (c), the Under Secretary for Management shall submit to 
the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen-
ate information on— 
(1) any intra-agency effort or task force that has been delegated cer-
tain responsibilities by the Under Secretary for Management relating 
to achieving and maintaining interoperable communications among the 
components of the Department by the dates referred to in subsection 
(c)(7); and 
(2) who in each component is responsible for implementing polices 
and directives issued by the Under Secretary for Management to 
achieve and maintain the interoperable communications. 
(e) REPORT.–Not later than 100 days after the date on which the strat-
egy required under subsection (c) is submitted, and every 2 years afterwards 
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for 6 years, the Under Secretary for Management shall submit to the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a re-
port on the status of efforts to implement the strategy required under sub-
section (c), including the following: 
(1) Progress on each interim milestone referred to in subsection 
(c)(7) toward achieving and maintaining interoperable communications 
among the components of the Department. 
(2) Information on any policies, directives, guidance, and training es-
tablished by the Under Secretary for Management. 
(3) An assessment of the level of compliance, adoption, and partici-
pation among the components of the Department with the policies, di-
rectives, guidance, and training established by the Under Secretary for 
Management to achieve and maintain interoperable communications 
among the components. 
(4) Information on any additional resources or authorities needed by 
the Under Secretary for Management. 
§ 11508. Joint Task Forces 
(a) DEFINITION OF SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.—In this section, the term 
‘‘situational awareness’’ means knowledge and unified understanding of un-
lawful cross-border activity, including— 
(1) threats and trends concerning illicit trafficking and unlawful 
crossings; 
(2) the ability to forecast future shifts in the threats and trends; 
(3) the ability to evaluate the threats and trends at a level sufficient 
to create actionable plans; and 
(4) the operational capability to conduct continuous and integrated 
surveillance of the air, land, and maritime borders of the United 
States. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary may establish and operate depart-
mental Joint Task Forces to conduct joint operations using personnel and 
capabilities of the Department for the purposes specified in subsection (d). 
(c) DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTORS, AND STAFF.— 
(1) DIRECTOR.— 
(A) APPOINTMENT.–Each Joint Task Force shall be headed by 
a Director, appointed by the President, for a term of not more 
than 2 years. The Secretary shall submit to the President rec-
ommendations for the appointment after consulting with the heads 
of the components of the Department with membership on any 
Joint Task Force. A Director shall be— 
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(i) a current senior official of the Department with not less 
than 1 year of significant leadership experience at the De-
partment; or 
(ii) if no suitable candidate is available at the Department, 
an individual with— 
(I) not less than 1 year of significant leadership expe-
rience in a Federal agency since the establishment of the 
Department; and 
(II) a demonstrated ability in knowledge of, and sig-
nificant experience working on, the issues to be ad-
dressed by the Joint Task Force. 
(B) EXTENSION.—The Secretary may extend the appointment 
of a Director of a Joint Task Force for not more than 2 years 
if the Secretary determines that the extension is in the best inter-
est of the Department. 
(2) DEPUTY DIRECTORS.—For each Joint Task Force, the Secretary 
shall appoint a Deputy Director, who shall be an official of a different 
component or office of the Department than the Director. 
(3) STAFF.—Each Joint Task Force shall have a staff, composed of 
officials from the relevant components and offices of the Department, 
to assist the Director in carrying out the mission and responsibilities 
of the Joint Task Force. 
(d) PURPOSES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the purposes referred 
to in subsection (b) are or relate to the following: 
(A) Securing the land and maritime borders of the United 
States. 
(B) Homeland security crises. 
(C) Establishing regionally based operations. 
(2) LIMITATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may not establish a Joint 
Task Force for any major disaster or emergency declared under 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) or an incident for which the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency has primary responsibility for 
management of the response under chapter 111 of this title, in-
cluding section 11103(a)(3)(A), unless the responsibilities of the 
Joint Task Force— 
(i) do not include operational functions relating to incident 
management, including coordination of operations; and 
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(ii) are consistent with the requirements of paragraphs (1) 
and (2)(A) of section 11102(b) and section 11109 of this title 
and section 302 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5143). 
(B) RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF AGENCY AND AD-
MINISTRATOR NOT REDUCED.—Nothing in this section may be 
construed to reduce the responsibilities or functions of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency or the Administrator of the Fed-
eral Emergency Management Agency under chapter 111 of this 
title or any other provision of law, including the diversion of an 
asset, function, or mission from the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency or the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency pursuant to section 11106 of this title. 
(e) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Director of a Joint Task Force, subject to 
the oversight, direction, and guidance of the Secretary, shall— 
(1) when the Joint Task Force is established for the purpose re-
ferred to in subsection (d)(1)(A), maintain situational awareness in the 
areas of responsibility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the 
Secretary; 
(2) provide operational plans and requirements for standard oper-
ating procedures and contingency operations in the areas of responsi-
bility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the Secretary; 
(3) plan and execute joint task force activities in the areas of respon-
sibility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the Secretary; 
(4) set and accomplish strategic objectives through integrated oper-
ational planning and execution; 
(5) exercise operational direction over personnel and equipment from 
components and offices of the Department allocated to the Joint Task 
Force to accomplish the objectives of the Joint Task Force; 
(6) when the Joint Task Force is established for the purpose re-
ferred to in subsection (d)(1)(A), establish operational and investigative 
priorities in the areas of responsibility of the Joint Task Force, as de-
termined by the Secretary; 
(7) coordinate with foreign governments and other Federal, State, 
and local agencies, as appropriate, to carry out the mission of the Joint 
Task Force; and 
(8) carry out other duties and powers the Secretary determines ap-
propriate. 
(f) PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES.— 
(1) TEMPORARY ALLOCATION.—The Secretary, on request of the Di-
rector of a Joint Task Force and giving appropriate consideration of 
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