An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 109-84 to require the DHS to conduct a study of the feasibility and desirability of expanding the "National Capitol Region" (NCR) area beyond its existing boundaries, which were set in 1952. DHS would study whether an expanded NCR would promote coordination between State, regional, and local government and the ability of the Federal, State, and local governments to prevent and respond to a terrorist attack within the NCR.

1. Adds SEC. 508. STUDY OF MODIFICATION OF AREA OF JURISDICTION OF OFFICE OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION COORDINATION on page 78, line 22

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   Inserted: SEC. 508. STUDY OF MODIFICATION OF AREA OF JURISDICTION OF OFFICE OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION COORDINATION.

   Inserted: (a) Study.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Office of National Capital Region Coordination, shall conduct a study of the feasibility and desirability of modifying the definition of "National Capital Region" applicable under section 882 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to update the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the Office of National Capital Region Coordination.

   Inserted: (b) Factors.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall analyze whether modifying the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the Office of National Region Coordination will--

   Inserted: (1) improve coordination among State and local governments within the Region, including regional governing bodies, and coordination of the efforts of first responders; and

   Inserted: (2) enhance the ability of such State and local governments and the Federal Government to prevent and respond to a terrorist attack within the Region.

   Inserted: (c) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a), and shall include in the report such recommendations (including recommendations for legislation to amend section 882 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) as the Secretary considers appropriate.

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   Page 78, insert after line 22 the following (and redesignate the succeeding provision and conform the table of contents accordingly):

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