ls for
citizens. This program may be implemented on a
prototypical basis in one area of the state
affected by earthquake predictions, provided that
it is useful for application in other areas of the
state upon its completion.

SEC. 2. Section 8897 of the Government Code is
amended to read:

8897. The commission is responsible for all of
the following in connection with earthquake hazard
mitigation:

(a) Setting goals and priorities in the public
and private sectors.

(b) Requesting appropriate state agencies to
devise criteria to promote earthquake and disaster
safety.

(c) Scheduling a report on disaster mitigation
issues from the Office of Emergency Services, on
the commission agenda as required. For the
purposes of this subdivision, the term disaster
refers to all natural hazards which could have
impact on public safety.

(d) Recommending program changes to state
agencies, local agencies, and the private sector
where such changes would improve earthquake
hazards and reduction.

(e) Reviewing the recovery and reconstruction
efforts after damaging earthquakes.

(f) Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating
information.

(g) Encouraging research.

(h) Sponsoring training to help improve the
competence of specialized enforcement and other
technical personnel.

(i) Helping to coordinate the earthquake safety
activities of government at all levels.

(j) Establishing and maintaining necessary
working relationships with any boards,
commissions, departments, and agencies, or other
public or private organizations.

SEC. 3. Section 8898 of the Government Code is
amended and renumbered to read:

8897.1. To implement the foregoing
responsibilities, the commission may do any of the
following:

(a) Review state budgets and review grant
proposals, other than those grant proposals
submitted by institutions of postsecondary
education to the federal government, for
earthquake related activities and to