priorities into
planning guidance on an agency level for the
preparedness efforts of the Office for Domestic
Preparedness;
(5) providing agency-specific training for agents
and analysts within the Department, other agencies, and
State and local agencies and international entities;
(6) as the lead executive branch agency for
preparedness of the United States for acts of
terrorism, cooperating closely with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, which shall have the
primary responsibility within the executive branch to
prepare for and mitigate the effects of nonterrorist-
related disasters in the United States;
(7) assisting and supporting the Secretary, in
coordination with other Directorates and entities
outside the Department, in conducting appropriate risk
analysis and risk management activities of State,
local, and tribal governments consistent with the
mission and functions of the Directorate;
(8) those elements of the Office of National
Preparedness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
which relate to terrorism, which shall be consolidated
within the Department in the Office for Domestic
Preparedness established under this section; and
(9) helping to ensure the acquisition of
interoperable communication technology by State and
local governments and emergency response providers.
(d) Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004.--During fiscal year 2003
and fiscal year 2004, the Director of the Office for Domestic
Preparedness established under this section shall manage and
carry out those functions of the Office for Domestic
Preparedness of the Department of Justice (transferred under
this section) before September 11, 2001, under the same terms,
conditions, policies, and authorities, and with the required
level of personnel, assets, and budget before September 11,
2001.
SEC. 431. [6 U.S.C. 239] OFFICE OF CARGO SECURITY POLICY.
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the
Department an Office of Cargo Security Policy (referred to in
this section as the ``Office'').
(b) Purpose.--The Office shall--
(1) coordinate all Department policies relating to
cargo security; and
(2) consult with stakeholders and coordinate with
other Fed
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