6 U.S.C. § 321p

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 321p - National planning and education

The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable-

(1) include in national planning frameworks the threat of an EMP or GMD event; and

(2) conduct outreach to educate owners and operators of critical infrastructure, emergency planners, and emergency response providers at all levels of government regarding threats of EMP and GMD.

6 U.S.C. § 321p

Pub. L. 107-296, title V, §527, as added Pub. L. 114-328, div. A, title XIX, §1913(a)(4), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2686.

EMP

The term "EMP" means an electromagnetic pulse caused by a nuclear device or nonnuclear device, including such a pulse caused by an act of terrorism.

GMD

The term "GMD" means a geomagnetic disturbance caused by a solar storm or another naturally occurring phenomenon.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Homeland Security.

emergency response providers

The term "emergency response providers" includes Federal, State, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety, fire, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities.