§744 Establishment of national preparedness system

Summary

The President, through the Administrator, must create a national preparedness system to help the nation reach the national preparedness goal. The system must include eight parts, such as setting target capabilities and preparedness priorities; creating standards for equipment and training; running training and exercises; having a comprehensive way to assess readiness; a program to manage corrective actions; keeping an inventory of federal response capabilities; setting reporting rules; and measures for federal preparedness. It may also include national planning scenarios.