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42 U.S. Code § 247d–3a - Improving State and local public health security | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
U.S. Code › Title 42 › Chapter 6A › Subchapter II › Part B › § 247d–3a
42 U.S. Code § 247d–3a - Improving State and local public health security
§ 247d–3a.
(b) Eligible entitiesTo be eligible to receive an award under subsection (a), an entity shall—
a description of how the entity, as applicable and appropriate, will coordinate with State emergency preparedness and response plans in public health emergency preparedness, including State educational agencies (as defined in section 7801 of title 20) and State child care lead agencies (designated under section 9858b of this title);
an assurance that the entity will conduct, on at least an annual basis, an exercise or drill that meets any criteria established by the Secretary to test the preparedness and response capabilities of such entity, including addressing the needs of at-risk individuals,,[1] and that the entity will report back to the Secretary within the application of the following year on the strengths and weaknesses identified through such exercise or drill, and corrective actions taken to address material weaknesses;
an assurance that the entity will provide to the Secretary the data described under section 247d–4(c)(3) of this title as determined feasible by the Secretary;
an assurance that the entity, with respect to the plan described under subparagraph (A), has developed and will implement an accountability system to ensure that such entity make [2] satisfactory annual improvement and describe [3] such system in the plan under subparagraph (A);
(f) Consultation with Homeland SecurityIn making awards under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to—
(1) In generalNot later than 180 days after December 19, 2006, the Secretary shall develop or where appropriate adopt, and require the application of, measurable evidence-based benchmarks and objective standards that measure levels of preparedness with respect to the activities described in this section and with respect to activities described in section 247d–3b of this title. In developing such benchmarks and standards, the Secretary shall consult with and seek comments from State, local, and tribal officials and private entities, as appropriate. Where appropriate, the Secretary shall incorporate existing objective standards. Such benchmarks and standards shall—
include outcome goals representing operational achievements of the National Preparedness Goals developed under section 300hh–1(b) of this title with respect to all-hazards, including chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats; and
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the duplication of Federal efforts with respect to the development of criteria or standards, without regard to whether such efforts were carried out prior to or after December 19, 2006.[4]
(5) Withholding of amounts from entities that fail to achieve benchmarks or submit influenza planBeginning with fiscal year 2009, and in each succeeding fiscal year, the Secretary shall—
(A) In generalThe amounts described in this paragraph are the following amounts that are payable to an entity for activities described in this section or section 247d–3b of this title:
(B) Requirement for State matching fundsBeginning in fiscal year 2009, in the case of any State or consortium of two or more States, the Secretary may not award a cooperative agreement under this section unless the State or consortium of States agree that, with respect to the amount of the cooperative agreement awarded by the Secretary, the State or consortium of States will make available (directly or through donations from public or private entities) non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to—
An entity that receives an award under this section shall maintain expenditures for public health security at a level that is not less than the average level of such expenditures maintained by the entity for the preceding 2 yearperiod.
In determining the amount of an award pursuant to subparagraph (A) for a State, the Secretary shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the State (referred to in this paragraph as the “base amount”), except that such amount may not be greater than the minimum amount determined under subparagraph (D).
(C) Increase on basis of populationAfter determining the base amount for a State under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall increase the base amount by an amount equal to the product of—
(D) Minimum amountSubject to the amount appropriated under paragraph (1)(A), an award pursuant to subparagraph (A) for a State shall be the greater of the base amount as increased under subparagraph (C), or the minimum amount under this subparagraph. The minimum amount under this subparagraph is—
For fiscal year 2007, the Secretary may, before making awards pursuant to paragraph (3) for such year, reserve from the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) for the year an amount determined necessary by the Secretary to make awards under subsection (a) to political subdivisions that have a substantial number of residents, have a substantial local infrastructure for responding to public health emergencies, and face a high degree of risk from bioterrorist attacks or other public health emergencies. Not more than three political subdivisions may receive awards pursuant to this subparagraph.
An award pursuant to subparagraph (A) may not be made unless the application of the political subdivision involved is in coordination with, and consistent with, applicable Statewide plans described in subsection (b).
(A) In generalFor fiscal year 2007, the Secretary may, before making awards pursuant to paragraph (3) for such year, reserve from the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) for the year an amount determined necessary by the Secretary to make awards under subsection (a) to eligible entities that—
Awards pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be supplemental awards to States that receive awards pursuant to paragraph (3), or may be awards to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(B) within such States.
(1) Annual reporting requirementsEach entity shall prepare and submit to the Secretary annual reports on its activities under this section and section 247d–3b of this title. Each such report shall be prepared by, or in consultation with, the health department. In order to properly evaluate and compare the performance of different entities assisted under this section and section 247d–3b of this title and to assure the proper expenditure of funds under this section and section 247d–3b of this title, such reports shall be in such standardized form and contain such information as the Secretary determines and describes within 180 days of December 19, 2006 (after consultation with the States) to be necessary to—
Each entity receiving funds under this section or section 247d–3b of this title shall, not less often than once every 2 years, audit its expenditures from amounts received under this section or section 247d–3b of this title. Such audits shall be conducted by an entity independent of the agency administering a program funded under this section or section 247d–3b of this title in accordance with the Comptroller General’s standards for auditing governmental organizations, programs, activities, and functions and generally accepted auditing standards. Within 30 days following the completion of each audit report, the entity shall submit a copy of that audit report to the Secretary.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 319C–1, as added Pub. L. 107–188, title I, § 131(a), June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 617; amended Pub. L. 109–417, title II, § 201, Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2837; Pub. L. 113–5, title II, §§ 202(a), (c)(1), 204(b), Mar. 13, 2013, 127 Stat. 173, 175, 179; Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(kkk)(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2187.)
[2]  So in original. Probably should be “makes”.
[3]  So in original. Probably should be “describes”.
[4]  See Codification note below.
2015—Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(vii). Pub. L. 114–95 substituted “including State educational agencies (as defined in section 7801 of title 20)” for “including State educational agencies (as defined in section 7801(41) of title 20)”.
2013—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(c)(1), substituted “subsection (h)(4)” for “subsection (i)(4)”.
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(1), substituted “consortium of States” for “consortium of entities described in subparagraph (A)”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i), (ii). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(2)(A)(i), added cls. (i) and (ii) and struck out former cls. (i) and (ii) which read as follows:
Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(vi) to (ix). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(2)(A)(ii), (iii), added cls. (vi) to (ix).
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(2)(B), inserted “, including addressing the needs of at-risk individuals,” after “capabilities of such entity”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 113–5, § 204(b), substituted “section 247d–4(c)(3)” for “section 247d–4(d)(3)”.
Subsec. (f)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(3), inserted “and” at end of par. (2), substituted period for “; and” at end of par. (3), and struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “disseminate such recommendations and guidance, including through expanding existing lessons learned information systems to create a single Internet-based point of access for sharing and distributing medical and public health best practices and lessons learned from drills, exercises, disasters, and other emergencies.”
Subsec. (g)(1)(A). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(4)(A), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “include outcome goals representing operational achievement of the National Preparedness Goals developed under section 300hh–1(b) of this title; and”.
Subsec. (g)(2)(A). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(4)(B), inserted at end “The Secretary shall periodically update, as necessary and appropriate, such pandemic influenza plan criteria and shall require the integration of such criteria into the benchmarks and standards described in paragraph (1).”
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(5), (6), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h) and struck out former subsec. (h) which related to grants for real-time disease detection improvement.
Subsec. (h)(1)(A). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(7)(A)(i), substituted “$641,900,000 for fiscal year 2014” for “$824,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, of which $35,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (h),” and “$641,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018” for “such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011”.
Subsec. (h)(1)(B) to (D). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(7)(A)(ii)–(iv), redesignated subpars. (C) and (D) as (B) and (C), respectively, substituted “subparagraph (B)” for “subparagraph (C)” in subpar. (C), and struck out former subpar. (B). Prior to amendment, text of subpar. (B) read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2007 to carry out subsection (f)(4) of this section and section 300hh–16 of this title.”
Subsec. (h)(3)(C), (D). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(7)(B), substituted “paragraph (1)(A)” for “paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I)” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (h)(4)(B). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(7)(C), substituted “subsection (b)” for “subsection (c)”.
Subsec. (h)(7). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(7)(D), added par. (7).
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(6), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i). Former subsec. (i) redesignated (h).
Subsec. (i)(1)(E). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(8)(A), substituted “subsection (j)” for “subsection (k)”.
Subsec. (i)(3). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(8)(B), struck out par. (3) which related to maximum amount of an award under this section that may be carried over to the succeeding fiscal year.
Subsecs. (j), (k). Pub. L. 113–5, § 202(a)(6), redesignated subsec. (k) as (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (i).
2006—Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(1), substituted “Improving State and local public health security” for “Grants to improve State, local, and hospital preparedness for and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies” in section catchline.
Subsecs. (a) to (h). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(2), added subsecs. (a) to (h) and struck out former subsecs. (a) to (h) which related to grants to improve State, local, and hospital preparedness for and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(3), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).
Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(2), struck out subsec. (i) which defined “eligible entity”.
Subsec. (i)(1) to (3)(A). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(4)(A), added pars. (1) to (3)(A) and struck out former pars. (1) to (3)(A) which related to appropriations for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, use of amounts to supplement and not supplant other funds, and conditions for receipt of award in fiscal year 2003.
Subsec. (i)(4)(A). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(4)(B), substituted “fiscal year 2007” for “fiscal year 2003” and struck out “(A)(i)(I)” after “paragraph (1)”.
Subsec. (i)(4)(D). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(4)(C), substituted “fiscal year 2006” for “fiscal year 2002”.
Subsec. (i)(5)(A). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(4)(D), in introductory provisions, substituted “fiscal year 2007” for “fiscal year 2003” and struck out “(A)(i)(I)” after “paragraph (1)”.
Subsec. (i)(6). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(4)(E), added par. (6) and struck out heading and text of former par. (6). Text read as follows: “For fiscal year 2003, the Secretary shall in making awards under this section ensure that appropriate portions of such awards are made available to political subdivisions, local departments of public health, hospitals (including children’s hospitals), clinics, health centers, or primary care facilities, or consortia of such entities.”
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(5), added subsec. (j).
Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(3), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 109–417, § 201(5), added subsec. (k).
Pub. L. 110–53, title XXII, § 2201(d), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 541, provided that:
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information may establish not more than 10 geographically dispersed project grants to emergency medical and public health care facilities to improve the capabilities of emergency communications systems in emergency medical care facilities.
“(2)Maximum amount.—
The Assistant Secretary may not provide more than $2,000,000 in Federal assistance under the pilot program to any applicant.
“(3)Cost sharing.—
The Assistant Secretary may not provide more than 20 percent of the cost, incurred during the period of the grant, of any project under the pilot program.
“(4)Maximum period of grants.—
The Assistant Secretary may not fund any applicant under the pilot program for more than 3 years.
“(5)Deployment and distribution.—
The Assistant Secretary shall seek to the maximum extent practicable to ensure a broad geographic distribution of project sites.
“(6)Transfer of information and knowledge.—
The Assistant Secretary shall establish mechanisms to ensure that the information and knowledge gained by participants in the pilot program are transferred among the pilot program participants and to other interested parties, including other applicants that submitted applications.”