6 USC 604 - Urban Area Security Initiative

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 604.

Urban Area Security Initiative

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Assessment and designation of high-risk urban areas

(1)

In general

(2)

Initial assessment

(A)

In general

For each fiscal year, the Administrator shall conduct an initial assessment of the relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced by each eligible metropolitan area, including consideration of—

(i)

the factors set forth in subparagraphs (A) through (H) and (K) of section 608(a)(1) of this title; and

(ii)

information and materials submitted under subparagraph (B).

(B)

Submission of information by eligible metropolitan areas

Prior to conducting each initial assessment under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall provide each eligible metropolitan area with, and shall notify each eligible metropolitan area of, the opportunity to—

(i)

submit information that the eligible metropolitan area believes to be relevant to the determination of the threat, vulnerability, and consequences it faces from acts of terrorism; and

(ii)

review the risk assessment conducted by the Department of that eligible metropolitan area, including the bases for the assessment by the Department of the threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced by that eligible metropolitan area, and remedy erroneous or incomplete information.

(3)

Designation of high-risk urban areas

(A)

Designation

(i)

In general

(ii)

Additional areas

Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Administrator may—

(I)

in any case where an eligible metropolitan area consists of more than 1 metropolitan division (as that term is defined by the Office of Management and Budget) designate more than 1 high-risk urban area within a single eligible metropolitan area; and

(II)

designate an area that is not an eligible metropolitan area as a high-risk urban area based on the assessment by the Administrator of the relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced by the area.

(iii)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this subsection may be construed to require the Administrator to—

(I)

designate all eligible metropolitan areas that submit information to the Administrator under paragraph (2)(B)(i) as high-risk urban areas; or

(II)

designate all areas within an eligible metropolitan area as part of the high-risk urban area.

(B)

Jurisdictions included in high-risk urban areas

(i)

In general

(ii)

Additional jurisdictions

(c)

Application

(1)

In general

(2)

Minimum contents of application

In an application for a grant under this section, a high-risk urban area shall submit—

(A)

a plan describing the proposed division of responsibilities and distribution of funding among the local and tribal governments in the high-risk urban area;

(B)

the name of an individual to serve as a high-risk urban area liaison with the Department and among the various jurisdictions in the high-risk urban area; and

(C)

such information in support of the application as the Administrator may reasonably require.

(3)

Annual applications

(4)

State review and transmission

(A)

In general

(B)

Deadline

(C)

Opportunity for State comment

If the Governor of a State determines that an application of a high-risk urban area is inconsistent with the State homeland security plan of that State, or otherwise does not support the application, the Governor shall—

(i)

notify the Administrator, in writing, of that fact; and

(ii)

provide an explanation of the reason for not supporting the application at the time of transmission of the application.

(5)

Opportunity to amend

(d)

Distribution of awards

(1)

In general

(2)

State distribution of funds

(A)

In general

(B)

Funds retained

(3)

Interstate urban areas

If parts of a high-risk urban area awarded a grant under this section are located in 2 or more States, the Administrator shall distribute to each such State—

(A)

a portion of the grant funds in accordance with the proposed distribution set forth in the application; or

(B)

if no agreement on distribution has been reached, a portion of the grant funds determined by the Administrator to be appropriate.

(4)

Certifications regarding distribution of grant funds to high-risk urban areas

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section—

(1)

$850,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(2)

$950,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;

(3)

$1,050,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;

(4)

$1,150,000,000 for fiscal year 2011;

(5)

$1,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; and

(6)

such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013, and each fiscal year thereafter.

(Pub. L. 107–296, title XX, § 2003, as added Pub. L. 110–53, title I, § 101, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 274.)

cite as: 6 USC 604