6 USC 321q - Coordination of Department of Homeland Security efforts related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 321q.

Coordination of Department of Homeland Security efforts related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism

(a)

Program required

(b)

Program elements

The coordination program required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1)

Providing oversight and management of the Department’s responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9–Defense of United States Agriculture and Food.

(2)

Providing oversight and integration of the Department’s activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security.

(3)

Leading the Department’s policy initiatives relating to food, animal, and agricultural incidents, and the impact of such incidents on animal and public health.

(4)

Leading the Department’s policy initiatives relating to overall domestic preparedness for and collective response to agricultural terrorism.

(5)

Coordinating with other Department components, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as appropriate, on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products.

(6)

Coordinating with appropriate Federal departments and agencies.

(7)

Other activities as determined necessary by the Secretary.

(c)

Rule of construction

(Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 528, as added Pub. L. 115–43, § 2(a), June 30, 2017, 131 Stat. 884; amended Pub. L. 115–387, § 2(f)(5), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5168.)

cite as: 6 USC 321q