6 USC 711 - Surge Capacity Force

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 711.

Surge Capacity Force

(a)

Establishment

(1)

In general

(2)

Authority

(A)

In general

(B)

Exception

(b)

Employees designated to serve

(c)

Capabilities

The plan shall ensure that the Surge Capacity Force—

(1)

includes a sufficient number of individuals credentialed in accordance with section 320 of this title that are capable of deploying rapidly and efficiently after activation to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, including catastrophic incidents; and

(2)

includes a sufficient number of full-time, highly trained individuals credentialed in accordance with section 320 of this title to lead and manage the Surge Capacity Force.

(d)

Training

(e)

No impact on agency personnel ceiling

(f)

Expenses

(g)

Immediate implementation of Surge Capacity Force involving Federal employees

As soon as practicable after October 4, 2006, the Administrator shall develop and implement—

(1)

the procedures under subsection (b); and

(2)

other elements of the plan needed to establish the portion of the Surge Capacity Force consisting of individuals designated under those procedures.

(Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 624, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1419.)

cite as: 6 USC 711