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42 U.S.C. § 5152 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5152. Use and coordination of relief organizations
(a) In providing relief and assistance under this chapter, the President may utilize, with their consent, the personnel and facilities of the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, long-term recovery groups, domestic hunger relief, and other relief, or disaster assistance organizations, in the distribution of medicine, food, supplies, or other items, and in the restoration, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of community services housing and essential facilities, whenever the President finds that such utilization is necessary.
(b) The President is authorized to enter into agreements with the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, long-term recovery groups, domestic hunger relief, and other relief, or disaster assistance organizations under which the disaster relief activities of such organizations may be coordinated by the Federal coordinating officer whenever such organizations are engaged in providing relief during and after a major disaster or emergency. Any such agreement shall include provisions assuring that use of Federal facilities, supplies, and services will be in compliance with regulations prohibiting duplication of benefits and guaranteeing nondiscrimination promulgated by the President under this chapter, and such other regulation as the President may require.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 309, formerly § 312, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 150; renumbered § 309, Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(f), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4691; Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1227, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3458.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 309 of Pub. L. 93–288 was renumbered section 306 by Pub. L. 100–707 and is classified to section 5149 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 115–254 substituted “long-term recovery groups, domestic hunger relief, and other relief, or” for “and other relief or”.
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 applicable to each major disaster and emergency declared by the President on or after Aug. 1, 2017, and authorities provided under div. D of Pub. L. 115–254 applicable to each major disaster and emergency declared by the President on or after Jan. 1, 2016, except as otherwise provided, see section 1202 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5161a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5161a. Audit of contracts
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall not reimburse a State or local government, an Indian tribal government (as defined in section 5122 of this title), or the owner or operator of a private nonprofit facility (as defined in section 5122 of this title) for any activities made pursuant to a contract entered into after August 1, 2017, that prohibits the Administrator or the Comptroller General of the United States from auditing or otherwise reviewing all aspects relating to the contract.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1225, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3458.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 and as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “Administrator” and “State” as used in this section, see section 1203 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5122 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5165g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5165g. National veterinary emergency teams
(a) In general
The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency may establish one or more national veterinary emergency teams at accredited colleges of veterinary medicine.
(b) Responsibilities
A national veterinary emergency team shall—
(1) deploy with a team of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System to assist with—
(A) veterinary care of canine search teams;
(B) locating and treating companion animals, service animals, livestock, and other animals; and
(C) surveillance and treatment of zoonotic diseases;
(2) recruit, train, and certify veterinary professionals, including veterinary students, in accordance with an established set of plans and standard operating guidelines to carry out the duties associated with planning for and responding to major disasters and emergencies as described in paragraph (1);
(3) assist State governments, Indian tribal governments, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in developing emergency management and evacuation plans that account for the care and rescue of animals and in improving local readiness for providing veterinary medical response during an emergency or major disaster; and
(4) coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Agriculture, State, local, and Indian tribal governments (including departments of animal and human health), veterinary and health care professionals, and volunteers.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1218, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3452.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 and as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “State” as used in this section, see section 1203 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5122 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5174b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5174b. Critical document fee waiver
(1) In general.—
Notwithstanding section 214 of title 22 or any other provision of law, the President, in consultation with the Governor of a State, may provide a waiver under this subsection to an individual or household described in section 5174(e)(1) of this title for the following document replacement fees:
(A) The passport application fee for individuals who lost their United States passport in a major disaster within the preceding three calendar years.
(B) The file search fee for a United States passport.
(C) The Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa form (Form I–193) fee.
(D) The Permanent Resident Card replacement form (Form I–90) filing fee.
(E) The Declaration of Intention form (Form N–300) filing fee.
(F) The Naturalization/Citizenship Document replacement form (Form N–565) filing fee.
(G) The Employment Authorization form (Form I–765) filing fee.
(H) The biometric service fee.
(2) Exemption from form requirement.—
The authority of the President to waive fees under subparagraphs (C) through (H) of paragraph (1) applies regardless of whether the individual or household qualifies for a Form I–912 Request for Fee Waiver, or any successor thereto.
(3) Exemption from assistance maximum.—
The assistance limit in section 5174(h) of this title shall not apply to any fee waived under this subsection.
(4) Report.—
Not later than 365 days after October 5, 2018, the Administrator and the head of any other agency given critical document fee waiver authority under this subsection shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the costs associated with providing critical document fee waivers as described in paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1238(a), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3465.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 and as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act which comprises this chapter.
Section is comprised of subsec. (a) of section 1238 of Pub. L. 115–254. Subsecs. (b) and (c) of section 1238 of Pub. L. 115–254 amended section 5122 of this title and enacted provisions set out as a note under that section.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 1203 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5122 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5189g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5189g. Unified Federal review
(a) In general
Not later than 18 months after January 29, 2013, and in consultation with the Council on Environmental Quality and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the President shall establish an expedited and unified interagency review process to ensure compliance with environmental and historic requirements under Federal law relating to disaster recovery projects, in order to expedite the recovery process, consistent with applicable law.
(b) Contents
The review process established under this section shall include mechanisms to expeditiously address delays that may occur during the recovery from a major disaster and be updated, as appropriate, consistent with applicable law.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 429, as added Pub. L. 113–2, div. B, § 1106, Jan. 29, 2013, 127 Stat. 45.)
heading: Unified Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation Review
text: Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1220, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3453, provided that:
“(a) Review and Analysis.—
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 5, 2018], the Administrator [of the Federal Emergency Management Agency] shall review the Unified Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation review process established pursuant to section 5189g of this title, and submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate that includes the following:
“(1) An analysis of whether and how the unified process has expedited the interagency review process to ensure compliance with the environmental and historic requirements under Federal law relating to disaster recovery projects.
“(2) A survey and analysis of categorical exclusions used by other Federal agencies that may be applicable to any activity related to a major disaster or emergency declared by the President under section 5170 or 5191, respectively, of this title.
“(3) Recommendations on any further actions, including any legislative proposals, needed to expedite and streamline the review process.
“(b) Regulations.—
After completing the review, survey, and analyses under subsection (a), but not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and after providing notice and opportunity for public comment, the Administrator shall issue regulations to implement any regulatory recommendations, including any categorical exclusions identified under subsection (a), to the extent that the categorical exclusions meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, and section II of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01.”
42 U.S.C. § 5196g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5196g. Guidance and training by FEMA on coordination of emergency response plans
(a) Training requirement
The Administrator, in coordination with other relevant agencies, shall provide guidance and training on an annual basis to State, local, and Indian tribal governments, first responders, and facilities that store hazardous materials on coordination of emergency response plans in the event of a major disaster or emergency, including severe weather events. The guidance and training shall include the following:
(1) Providing a list of equipment required in the event a hazardous substance is released into the environment.
(2) Outlining the health risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances to improve treatment response.
(3) Publishing best practices for mitigating further danger to communities from hazardous substances.
(b) Implementation
The requirement of subsection (a) shall be implemented not later than 180 days after October 5, 2018.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1236, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3464.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 and as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “Administrator” and “State” as used in this section, see section 1203 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5122 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5205a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5205a. Certain recoupment prohibited
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Agency shall deem any covered disaster assistance to have been properly procured, provided, and utilized, and shall restore any funding of covered disaster assistance previously provided but subsequently withdrawn or deobligated.
(b) Covered disaster assistance defined
In this section, the term “covered disaster assistance” means assistance—
(1) provided to a local government pursuant to section 5170b, 5172, or 5173 of this title; and
(2) with respect to which the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security has determined, after an audit, that—
(A) the Agency deployed to the local government a Technical Assistance Contractor to review field operations, provide eligibility advice, and assist with day-to-day decisions;
(B) the Technical Assistance Contractor provided inaccurate information to the local government; and
(C) the local government relied on the inaccurate information to determine that relevant contracts were eligible, reasonable, and reimbursable.
(c) Effective date
This section shall be effective on October 5, 2018.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1237, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3464.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 and as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “Agency” as used in this section, see section 1203 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5122 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 2804 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2804. National spatial data infrastructure
(a) In general
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure shall ensure that geospatial data from multiple sources (including the covered agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, the private sector, and institutions of higher education) is available and easily integrated to enhance the understanding of the physical and cultural world.
(b) Goals
The goals of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure are to—
(1) ensure—
(A) that geospatial data are reviewed prior to disclosure to ensure—
(i) compliance with section 552a of title 5 (commonly known as the “Privacy Act of 1974”); and
(ii) that personally identifiable information is not disclosed, which shall include an assessment of re-identification risk when determining what data constitute personally identifiable information;
(B) that geospatial data are designed to enhance the accuracy of statistical information, both in raw form and in derived information products;
(C) free and open access for the public to geospatial data, information, and interpretive products, in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–130, or any successor thereto;
(D) the protection of proprietary interests related to licensed information and data; and
(E) the interoperability and sharing capabilities of Federal information systems and data to enable the drawing of resources from covered agencies and partners of covered agencies; and
(2) support and advance the establishment of a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure, consistent with national security, national defense, national intelligence, and international trade requirements, including ensuring that covered agencies develop international geospatial data in accordance with international voluntary consensus standards, as defined in Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto.
(c) Strategic plan
The Committee shall prepare and maintain a strategic plan for the development and implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure in a manner consistent with national security, national defense, and emergency preparedness program policies regarding data accessibility.
(d) Advisory role
The Committee shall advise Federal and non-Federal users of geospatial data on their responsibilities relating to implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 755, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3420.)
43 U.S.C. § 2806 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2806. Geospatial data standards
(a) In general
In accordance with section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note), the Committee shall establish standards for each National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, which—
(1) shall include—
(A) rules, conditions, guidelines, and characteristics for the geospatial data within the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme and related processes, technology, and organization; and
(B) content standards for metadata for geospatial data within the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme;
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, shall be consistent with international standards and protocols;
(3) shall include universal data standards that shall be acceptable for the purposes of declassified intelligence community data; and
(4) the Committee shall periodically review and update as necessary for the standards to remain current, relevant, and effective.
(b) Development of standards
The Committee shall—
(1) develop and promulgate standards under this section—
(A) in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto; and
(B) after consultation with a broad range of data users and providers;
(2) to the maximum extent possible, use national and international standards adopted by voluntary standards consensus bodies; and
(3) establish new standards only to the extent standards described in paragraph (2) do not exist.
(c) Exclusion
The Secretary of the Interior shall withhold from public disclosure any information the disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national interest, security, or defense of the United States, including information relating to geospatial intelligence data activities, as determined in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 757, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3423.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 216 of Pub. L. 107–347, which is set out in a note under section 3501 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
43 U.S.C. § 2807 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2807. Geoplatform
(a) In general
The Committee shall operate an electronic service that provides access to geospatial data and metadata for geospatial data to the general public, to be known as the GeoPlatform.
(b) Implementation
(1) In general
The GeoPlatform—
(A) shall—
(i) be available through the internet and other communications means;
(ii) be accessible through a common interface;
(iii) include metadata for all geospatial data collected by covered agencies, directly or indirectly;
(iv) include download access to all open geospatial data directly or indirectly collected by covered agencies; and
(v) include a set of programming instructions and standards providing an automated means of accessing available geospatial data, which—
(I) harmonize sources and data standards associated with geospatial data, including metadata; and
(II) to the maximum extent practicable, as determined by the Chairperson of the Committee, shall be made publicly available;
(B) may include geospatial data from a source other than a covered agency, if determined appropriate by the Committee; and
(C) shall not store or serve proprietary information or data acquired under a license by the Federal Government, unless authorized by the data provider.
(2) Managing partner
The Chairperson of the Committee shall designate an agency to serve as the managing partner for developing and operating the GeoPlatform, taking direction from the Committee on the scope, functionality, and performance of the GeoPlatform.
(c) Clarification
Although the GeoPlatform is intended to include all National Geospatial Data Asset and other Federal datasets, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a covered agency from also presenting, providing, or disseminating data that is—
(1) specific to the functions of the covered agency; or
(2) targeted to information consumers that directly interface with the services, portals, or other mechanisms of the covered agency.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 758, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3424.)
43 U.S.C. § 2809 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2809. Limitation on use of Federal funds
(a) Definition
In this section, the term “implementation date” means the date that is 5 years after the date on which standards for each National Geospatial Data Asset data theme are established under section 2806 of this title.
(b) Limitation
Except as provided otherwise in this section, on and after the implementation date, a covered agency may not use Federal funds for the collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, or dissemination of geospatial data that does not comply with the applicable standards established under section 2806 of this title, as determined by the Committee.
(c) Exception for existing geospatial data
On and after the implementation date, a covered agency may use Federal funds to maintain and disseminate geospatial data that does not comply with the applicable standards established under section 2806 of this title if the geospatial data was collected, produced, or acquired by the covered agency before the implementation date.
(d) Waiver
(1) In general
The Chairperson of the Committee may grant a waiver of the limitation under subsection (b), upon a request from a covered agency submitted in accordance with paragraph (2).
(2) Requirements
A request for a waiver under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) be submitted not later than 30 days before the implementation date;
(B) provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for seeking a waiver;
(C) provide a detailed plan to achieve compliance with the applicable standards established under section 2806 of this title; and
(D) provide the date by which the covered agency shall achieve compliance with the applicable standards established under section 2806 of this title.
(e) Best efforts to comply during transition
During the period beginning on the date on which standards for a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme are established under section 2806 of this title and ending on the implementation date, each covered agency, to the maximum extent practicable, shall collect, produce, acquire, maintain, and disseminate geospatial data within the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme in accordance with the standards.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 759A, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3427.)
43 U.S.C. § 2811 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2811. Private sector
The Committee and each covered agency may, to the maximum extent practical, rely upon and use the private sector in the United States for the provision of geospatial data and services.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 759C, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3427.)