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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
Report on seismic safety property standards.
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation.
Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee.
(1) All 50 States, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, are vulnerable to the hazards of earthquakes, and at least 39 of them are subject to major or moderate seismic risk, including Alaska, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina Tennessee,,1 Utah, and Washington. A large portion of the population of the United States lives in areas vulnerable to earthquake hazards.
(2) Earthquakes have caused, and can cause in the future, enormous loss of life, injury, destruction of property, and economic and social disruption. With respect to future earthquakes, such loss, destruction, and disruption can be substantially reduced through the development and implementation of earthquake hazards reduction measures, including (A) improved design and construction methods and practices, (B) land-use controls and redevelopment, (C) early-warning systems, (D) coordinated emergency preparedness plans, and (E) public education and involvement programs.
(3) An expertly staffed and adequately financed earthquake hazards reduction program, based on Federal, State, local, and private research, planning, decisionmaking, and contributions would reduce the risk of such loss, destruction, and disruption in seismic areas by an amount far greater than the cost of such program.
(4) A well-funded seismological research program could provide the scientific understanding needed to fully implement an effective earthquake early warning system.
(6) The vulnerability of buildings, lifeline infrastructure, public works, and industrial and emergency facilities can be reduced through proper earthquake resistant design and construction practices. The economy and efficacy of such procedures can be substantially increased through research and development.
(7) Programs and practices of departments and agencies of the United States are important to the communities they serve; some functions, such as emergency communications and national defense, and lifeline infrastructure, such as dams, bridges, and public works, must remain in service during and after an earthquake. Federally owned, operated, and influenced structures and lifeline infrastructure should serve as models for how to reduce and minimize hazards to the community.
(8) The implementation of earthquake hazards reduction measures would, as an added benefit, also reduce the risk of loss, destruction, and disruption from other natural hazards and manmade hazards, including hurricanes, tornadoes, accidents, explosions, landslides, building and structural cave-ins, and fires.
(9) Reduction of loss, destruction, and disruption from earthquakes will depend on the actions of individuals, and organizations in the private sector and governmental units at Federal, State, and local levels. The current capability to transfer knowledge and information to these sectors is insufficient. Improved mechanisms are needed to translate existing information and research findings into reasonable and usable specifications, criteria, and practices so that individuals, organizations, and governmental units may make informed decisions and take appropriate actions.
(12) The built environment has generally been constructed and maintained to meet the needs of the users under normal conditions. When earthquakes occur, the built environment is generally designed to prevent severe injuries or loss of human life and is not expected to remain operational or able to recover under any specified schedule.
(13) The National Research Council published a study on reducing hazards and risks associated with earthquakes based on the goals and objectives for achieving national earthquake resilience described in the strategic plan entitled "Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program". The study and an accompanying report called for work in 18 tasks focused on research, preparedness, and mitigation and annual funding of approximately $300,000,000 per year for 20 years.
2018—Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(a)(1), inserted ", and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico," after "States", "Oregon," after "New York,", and "Tennessee," after "South Carolina".
Par. (2)(C). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(a)(2), struck out "prediction techniques and" before "early-warning systems,".
Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(a)(3), added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: "A well-funded seismological research program in earthquake prediction could provide data adequate for the design, of an operational system that could predict accurately the time, place, magnitude, and physical effects of earthquakes in selected areas of the United States."
Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(a)(4), substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines" wherever appearing.
Pars. (12), (13). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(a)(5), added pars. (12) and (13).
"(5) An operational earthquake prediction system can produce significant social, economic, legal, and political consequences.
"(6) There is a scientific basis for hypothesizing that major earthquakes may be moderated, in at least some seismic areas, by application of the findings of earthquake control and seismological research."
Pub. L. 115–307, §1, Dec. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 4408, provided that: "This Act [amending this section and sections 7702 to 7704, 7705b, 7705c, and 7705e to 7707 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 7704 of this title] may be cited as the &apos;National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018&apos;."
Pub. L. 108–360, title I, §101, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1668, provided that: "This title [amending sections 7703, 7704, and 7706 to 7708 of this title] may be cited as the &apos;National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2004&apos;."
Pub. L. 106–503, title II, §201, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2304, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 7707 to 7709 of this title, amending sections 7703, 7704, and 7706 of this title, repealing section 7705d of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under this section, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 7704 of this title] may be cited as the &apos;Earthquake Hazards Reduction Authorization Act of 2000&apos;."
Pub. L. 101–614, §1, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3231, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 7705a to 7705e, amending this section and sections 7702 to 7705, and 7706 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 7704, 7705b, and 7705e of this title] may be cited as the &apos;National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act&apos;."
Pub. L. 95–124, §1, Oct. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 1098, provided: "That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the &apos;Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977&apos;."
Functions of President under Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 delegated, transferred, or reassigned to Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to sections 1–104 and 4–204 of Ex. Ord. No. 12148, July 20, 1979, 44 F.R. 43239, as amended, set out as a note under section 5195 of this title.
Pub. L. 106–503, title II, §207, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2307, required the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to transmit to Congress a report no later than 1 year after Nov. 13, 2000, describing the elements of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program that specifically addressed the needs of at-risk populations.
2018—Pub. L. 115–307, §2(b)(1), inserted "and increase the resilience of communities" after "future earthquakes" in introductory provisions.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(b)(2), inserted "to individuals and the communities" after "an earthquake".
Par. (2). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(b)(3), (c)(1)(B), substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines" and "to facilitate community-wide post-earthquake recovery and in times of disaster" for "in time of disaster".
Par. (3). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(b)(4), struck out "for predicting damaging earthquakes and" before "for identifying,".
Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(b)(5), inserted "and planning" after "model building".
Par. (5). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(b)(6), substituted "re-occupancy, recovery, reconstruction," for "reconstruction".
1990—Pub. L. 101–614 inserted sentence at end, listing objectives of program.
(2) The term "Program" means the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program established under section 7704 of this title.
(3) The term "seismic" and variants thereof mean having to do with, or caused by earthquakes.
(5) The term "United States" means, when used in a geographical sense, all of the States as defined in paragraph (4).
(6) The term "lifeline infrastructure" means public works and utilities, including transportation facilities and infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, electrical power and communication facilities and infrastructure, and water supply and sewage treatment facilities.
(8) The term "Interagency Coordinating Committee" means the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction established under section 7704(a) of this title.
(9) The term "Advisory Committee" means the Advisory Committee established under section 7704(a)(5) of this title.
(10) The term "community resilience" means the ability of a community to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse seismic events.
2018—Par. (6). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(c)(1)(A), substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines".
Par. (10). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(c)(2), added par. (10).
2004—Pars. (8), (9). Pub. L. 108–360 added pars. (8) and (9).
2000—Par. (6). Pub. L. 106–503 inserted "and infrastructure" after "communication facilities".
1990—Par. (2). Pub. L. 101–614, §4(1), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "The term &apos;program&apos; means the earthquake hazards reduction program established under section 7704 of this title."
Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 101–614, §4(2), added pars. (6) and (7).
(D) continue the development of the Advanced National Seismic System, including earthquake early warning capabilities and the Global Seismographic Network.
(v) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Committee shall meet not less frequently than once each year at the call of the Director.
The Interagency Coordinating Committee shall oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program.
(bb) a detailed management plan to implement such strategic plan.
(II) Developing a coordinated interagency budget for the Program that will ensure appropriate balance among the Program activities described under subsection (a)(2), and, in accordance with the plans developed under subclause (I), submitting such budget to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the time designated by the Director for agencies to submit biennial budgets.
(III) Developing interagency memorandums of understanding with any relevant Federal agencies on data sharing and resource commitment in the event of an earthquake disaster.
(IV) Coordinating with the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction and other natural hazards coordination committees as the Director determines appropriate to share data and best practices.
(V) Coordinating with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on data sharing and resource allocation to ensure judicious use of Government resources and the free-flowing exchange of information related to earthquakes.
(VI) Coordinating with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior on the use of public lands for earthquake monitoring and research stations, and related data collection.
(VII) Coordinating with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on the effects of earthquakes on transportation and housing stocks.
To the extent practicable, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall expedite any request for a permit to use public land under clause (ii)(VI).
The Director shall establish an Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction of at least 11 members, none of whom may be an employee (as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7342(a)(1) of title 5 3 including representatives of research and academic institutions, industry standards development organizations, State and local government, and financial communities who are qualified to provide advice on earthquake hazards reduction and represent all related scientific, architectural, and engineering disciplines. The recommendations of the Advisory Committee shall be considered by Federal agencies in implementing the Program.
(D) work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Science Foundation, and the United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research to provide new and effectively use existing testing facilities and laboratories (existing at the time of the development of the plan), upgrade facilities and equipment as needed, and integrate new, innovative testing approaches to the research infrastructure in a systematic manner.
(v) shall support the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the completion of programmatic goals.
(iii) meet such other requirements as the Administrator shall prescribe.
(K) support the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the completion of programmatic goals.
(ix) support the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the completion of programmatic goals.
(iii) not less frequently than once every 2 years, submit to the director of the Program a report specifying the amount of Federal funds awarded to conduct research that enhances the understanding of earthquake science.
(vii) a statement regarding whether the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has lowered or waived the cost share requirement for assistance provided under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i).
Each head of a Program agency shall submit to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology such information as the Director may request for the preparation of a report under subparagraph (A) not later than 90 days after the date on which the Director requests such information.
Paragraph (3)(D), referred to in subsec. (a)(4)(A) to (C), was amended generally by Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(3), Dec. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 4410, and, as so amended, does not contain a cl. (i)(I). For similar provisions after amendment by Pub. L. 115–307, see cl. (ii)(I)(aa) of par. (3)(D).
Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(5)(D), is section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section 5133 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii), was in the original "section 203 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5133(a))", and was translated as if it had been a reference to section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which was formerly known as the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Subsec. (a) of section 5133 of this title defines "small impoverished community".
Section 8(c) of Pub. L. 115–307, which directed the amendment of cls. (i) to (iii) of subsec. (a)(4)(A) of this section, was executed to subpars. (A) to (C) of subsec. (a)(4) to reflect the probable intent of Congress. At the time of the amendments made by section 8(c) of Pub. L. 115–307, there were no cls. (i) to (iii) of subsec. (a)(4)(A) because the redesignations of subpars. (A) to (C) as cls. (i) to (iii) made by section 3(b)(4)(A)(ii) of Pub. L. 115–307 were not yet effective.
2018—Pub. L. 115–307, §2(c)(1)(B), substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines" wherever appearing.
Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(a)(1)(A), inserted ", community resilience," after "seismic risk".
Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(a)(1)(B), added cl. (iv).
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(a)(2), substituted "continue the development of the Advanced National Seismic System, including earthquake early warning capabilities" for "develop, operate, and maintain an Advanced National Seismic Research and Monitoring System established under section 7707 of this title, the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation established under section 7708 of this title,".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 115–307, §8(a)(1)(A), struck out "the directors of" after "composed of" in introductory provisions and inserted "the Administrator of" before "the" in cl. (i) and "the Director of" before "the" in cls. (ii) to (v).
Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(1), substituted "In addition to the Director, the committee" for "The committee" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(2), substituted "not less frequently than once each year" for "not less than 3 times a year".
Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(3), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) set out the purpose and duties of the Interagency Coordinating Committee.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(4)(A)(ii), (vi), (vii), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and inserted heading, substituted "Not less frequently than once every two years, the Interagency Coordinating Committee shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report on the Program" for "The Interagency Coordinating Committee shall transmit, at the time of the President's budget request to Congress, an annual report to the Committee on Science and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate" in introductory provisions, redesignated former subpars. (A) to (F) as cls. (i) to (vi), respectively, of subpar. (A) and realigned margins, and added subpar. (B).
Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(4)(A)(i), substituted "Biennial" for "Annual" in heading.
Subsec. (a)(4)(A). Pub. L. 115–307, §8(c)(1), substituted "paragraph (3)(D)(i)(I)" for "subparagraph (3)(A)". See Codification note above.
Subsec. (a)(4)(A)(vii). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(4)(A)(iii)–(v), added cl. (vii).
Subsec. (a)(4)(B). Pub. L. 115–307, §8(c)(1), substituted "paragraph (3)(D)(i)(I)" for "subparagraph (3)(A)". See Codification note above.
Subsec. (a)(4)(C). Pub. L. 115–307, §8(c)(2), substituted "under paragraph (3)(D)(i)(I)" for "under (3)(A)". See Codification note above.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(c)(1)(A), which directed substitution of "constructing, evaluating, and retrofitting" for "and constructing,", was executed by making the substitution for "and constructing" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(c)(1)(B), inserted "provide new and" after "research to".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(d), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) related to program responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency, State assistance program criteria, and non-Federal cost sharing.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(1), in introductory provisions, inserted "report on significant domestic and international earthquakes and" before "conduct research" and substituted "forecasts." for "predictions."
Subsec. (b)(3)(C). Pub. L. 115–307, §8(a)(1)(B), substituted "Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency" for "Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency".
Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(2), substituted "alerts and early warnings" for "predictions, including aftershock advisories".
Subsec. (b)(3)(D). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(3), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: "issue when necessary, and notify the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology of, an earthquake prediction or other earthquake advisory, which may be evaluated by the National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council, which shall be exempt from the requirements of section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act when meeting for such purposes;".
Subsec. (b)(3)(E). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(4), substituted "including" for "using" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(3)(I). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(5), struck out "and" at end.
Subsec. (b)(3)(J). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(6), inserted "and data" after "hazard maps" and substituted "; and" for period at end.
Subsec. (b)(3)(K). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(e)(7), added subpar. (K).
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(f)(7)–(9), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and inserted heading, redesignated former subpars. (A) to (I) as cls. (i) to (ix), respectively, of subpar. (A), and added subpar. (B).
Subsec. (b)(4)(B). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(f)(1), inserted ", State agencies, State geological surveys," after "consortia".
Subsec. (b)(4)(C). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(f)(2), inserted "to support applied science in the production of a systematic series of earthquake-related geologic hazard maps, and" after "Survey".
Subsec. (b)(4)(D). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(f)(3), substituted "experimental and computational facilities" for "large-scale experimental and computational facilities of the George E. Brown Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation and other institutions engaged in research and the implementation of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program".
Subsec. (b)(4)(I). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(f)(4)–(6), added subpar. (I).
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 115–307, §3(c)(2), inserted "community resilience through" after "improve" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–360, §103(2)(A)(i), (iv), in introductory provisions, substituted "National Institute of Standards and Technology shall have the primary responsibility for planning and coordinating the Program. In carrying out this paragraph, the Director of the Institute" for "Federal Emergency Management Agency (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the &apos;Agency&apos;) shall have the primary responsibility for planning and coordinating the Program. In carrying out this paragraph, the Director of the Agency" and struck out concluding provisions which read as follows: "The principal official carrying out the responsibilities described in this paragraph shall be at a level no lower than that of Associate Director."
Pub. L. 115–307, §3(b)(4)(B), Dec. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 4411, provided that: "The amendments made by subparagraph (A) [amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 11, 2018]."
Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XI, §1116], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-489, provided that: "The United States Government shall, to the maximum extent practicable, make available to the public in real time, or as quickly as possible, all raw seismological data provided to the United States Government by any international organization that is directly responsible for seismological monitoring."
"(A) Director.—The term &apos;Director&apos; means the Director of the United States Geological Survey.
"(B) High-risk activity.—The term &apos;high-risk activity&apos; means an activity that may be adversely affected by a moderate to severe seismic event (as determined by the Director). The term includes high-speed rail transportation.
"(C) Real-time seismic warning system.—The term &apos;real-time seismic warning system&apos; means a system that issues warnings in real-time from a network of seismic sensors to a set of analysis processors, directly to receivers related to high-risk activities.
"(A) Local educational agency.—The term &apos;local educational agency&apos; has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 7801].
"(B) School.—The term &apos;school&apos; means a nonprofit institutional day or residential school that provides education for any of the grades kindergarten through grade 12.
"(2) Teaching materials.—In a manner consistent with the requirement under section 5(b)(4) [now 5(b)(4)(A)] of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7704(b)(4)[(A)]) and subject to a merit based competitive process, the Director of the National Science Foundation may use funds made available to him or her under section 12(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 7706(c)) to develop, and make available to schools and local educational agencies for use by schools, at a minimal cost, earth science teaching materials that are designed to meet the needs of elementary and secondary school teachers and students.
(d) Nothing in this order shall apply to assistance provided for emergency work essential to save lives and protect property and public health and safety, performed pursuant to agencies&apos; statutory authorities, and sections 402, 403, 502, and 503 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the "Stafford Act") (42 U.S.C. 5170a, 5170b, 5192, and 5193), or for temporary housing assistance programs and individual and family grants performed pursuant to section 408 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5174). This order shall, however, apply to other provisions of the Stafford Act after a Presidentially declared major disaster or emergency when assistance actions involve new construction or alterations to an existing building.
4 So in original. Probably should be preceded by "subsection".
5 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.
6 So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon.
Not later than December 1, 2019, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall jointly convene a committee of experts from Federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private sector entities, disaster management professional associations, engineering professional associations, and professional construction and homebuilding industry associations, to assess and recommend options for improving the built environment and critical infrastructure to reflect performance goals stated in terms of post-earthquake reoccupancy and functional recovery time.
Not later than June 30, 2020, the committee convened under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report on recommended options for improving the built environment and critical infrastructure to reflect performance goals stated in terms of post-earthquake reoccupancy and functional recovery time.
2018—Pub. L. 115–307 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to adoption of seismic safety standards.
Pub. L. 101–614, §8(b), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3238, directed Comptroller General, not later than 18 months after Nov. 16, 1990, to report to Congress on vulnerability of buildings owned and leased by the Federal Government and on efforts of Federal agencies to improve the seismic resistance of buildings they own or lease, and for each such agency, the Comptroller General to enumerate the number of buildings owned or leased by the agency, the seriousness of the seismic risk to such buildings, and the value of the buildings at risk, as well as tabulate the expenditures each such agency had devoted to reducing earthquake damage and estimate the total expenditure necessary to address the problem adequately.
Ex. Ord. No. 12941, Dec. 1, 1994, 59 F.R. 62545, which related to seismic safety of existing federally owned or leased buildings, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 13717, §5, Feb. 2, 2016, 81 F.R. 6409, set out as a note under section 7704 of this title.
In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency may accept and use bequests, gifts, or donations of services, money, or property, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31.
The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall establish by regulation criteria for determining whether to accept bequests, gifts, or donations of services, money, or property. Such criteria shall take into consideration whether the acceptance of the bequest, gift, or donation would reflect unfavorably on the Director's 1 ability to carry out his responsibilities in a fair and objective manner, or would compromise the integrity of, or the appearance of the integrity of, the Program or any official involved in administering the Program.
2018—Pub. L. 115–307 substituted "Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency" for "Director of the Agency" in subsecs. (a) and (b).
1 So in original. Probably should be "Administrator's".
2018—Par. (2). Pub. L. 115–307 substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines".
(G) $1,000,000 for use by the Center for Building Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology in addition to the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (d) for earthquake activities in the Center.
of which not less than 10 percent of available program funds actually appropriated shall be made available each such fiscal year for supporting the development of performance-based, cost-effective, and affordable design guidelines and methodologies in codes for buildings, structures, and lifeline infrastructure.
(J) $54,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.
(J) $5,900,000 for fiscal year 2023.
of which $2,000,000 shall be made available each such fiscal year for supporting the development of performance-based, cost-effective, and affordable codes for buildings, structures, and lifeline infrastructure.
Section 7707 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(F) to (J), was so in the original, but probably should have been a reference to section 13 of Pub. L. 95–124, which is classified to section 7707 of this title.
2018—Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(c)(1)(B), substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines" in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (a)(8)(F) to (J). Pub. L. 115–307, §7(1), added subpars. (F) to (J).
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–307, §8(b)(2), substituted "Advanced National Seismic System" for "Advanced National Seismic Research and Monitoring System" in subpars. (A) to (E).
Subsec. (b)(2)(F) to (J). Pub. L. 115–307, §7(2), added subpars. (F) to (J).
Subsec. (c)(2)(F) to (J). Pub. L. 115–307, §7(3), added subpars. (F) to (J).
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 115–307, §2(c)(1)(B), substituted "lifeline infrastructure" for "lifelines" in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (d)(2)(F) to (J). Pub. L. 115–307, §7(4), added subpars. (F) to (J).
The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish and operate an Advanced National Seismic System. The purpose of such system shall be to organize, modernize, standardize, and stabilize the national, regional, and urban seismic monitoring systems in the United States, including sensors, recorders, and data analysis centers, into a coordinated system that will measure and record the full range of frequencies and amplitudes exhibited by seismic waves, in order to enhance earthquake research and warning capabilities.
Not later than 90 days after November 13, 2000, the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall transmit to the Congress a 5-year management plan for establishing and operating the Advanced National Seismic System. The plan shall include annual cost estimates for both modernization and operation, milestones, standards, and performance goals, as well as plans for securing the participation of all existing networks in the Advanced National Seismic System and for establishing new, or enhancing existing, partnerships to leverage resources.
2018—Pub. L. 115–307 substituted "Advanced National Seismic System" for "Advanced National Seismic Research and Monitoring System" in section catchline and wherever appearing in text.
2004—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–360 struck out subsec. (c) which related to authorization of appropriations.
2004—Subsec. (b)(5) to (9). Pub. L. 108–360 added pars. (5) to (9).
The Advisory Committee shall advise the Director on matters relating to the United States Geological Survey's participation in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, including the United States Geological Survey's roles, goals, and objectives within that Program, 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 Geological Survey's participation in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
Section was enacted as part of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Authorization Act of 2000, and not as part of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.

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