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2000 U.S. Code
Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHAPTER 40 - DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
SUBCHAPTER I - DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS
Sec. 2314 - Chemical-biological emergency response team

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2000 Edition, Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHAPTER 40 - DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
SUBCHAPTER I - DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS
Sec. 2314 - Chemical-biological emergency response team
Containssection 2314
Date2000
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 2, 2001
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 104-201, div. A, title XIV, §1414, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2720.
Statutes at Large Reference110 Stat. 2720
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 104-201


§2314. Chemical-biological emergency response team (a) Department of Defense rapid response team

The Secretary of Defense shall develop and maintain at least one domestic terrorism rapid response team composed of members of the Armed Forces and employees of the Department of Defense who are capable of aiding Federal, State, and local officials in the detection, neutralization, containment, dismantlement, and disposal of weapons of mass destruction containing chemical, biological, or related materials.

(b) Addition to Federal response plan

Not later than December 31, 1997, the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall develop and incorporate into existing Federal emergency response plans and programs prepared under section 5196(b) of title 42 guidance on the use and deployment of the rapid response teams established under this section to respond to emergencies involving weapons of mass destruction. The Director shall carry out this subsection in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other Federal agencies involved with the emergency response plans.

(Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XIV, §1414, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2720.)

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