6 USC 654 - Infrastructure Security Division

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 01, 2024

§ 654.

Infrastructure Security Division

(a)

Establishment

(1)

In general

(2)

Executive Assistant Director

The Infrastructure Security Division shall be headed by an Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security (in this section referred to as “the Executive Assistant Director”), who shall—

(A)

be at the level of Assistant Secretary within the Department;

(B)

be appointed by the President without the advice and consent of the Senate; and

(C)

report to the Director.

(3)

Reference

(b)

Functions

The Executive Assistant Director shall—

(1)

direct the critical infrastructure security efforts of the Agency;

(2)

carry out, at the direction of the Director, the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Program established under subchapter XVI and the secure handling of ammonium nitrate program established under part J of subchapter VIII, or any successor programs;

(3)

fully participate in the mechanisms required under section 652(c)(7) of this title; and

(4)

carry out such other duties and powers as prescribed by the Director.

(Pub. L. 107–296, title XXII, § 2204, as added Pub. L. 115–278, § 2(a), Nov. 16, 2018, 132 Stat. 4174; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XC, § 9001(d)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4767.)

cite as: 6 USC 654