To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) in preparing guidance and recommendations for protecting emergency responders, recovery networks, and the general public from radiological terrorism, threats, and events.

SA 4649. Mr. CHAMBLISS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed
by him to the bill H.R. 5441, making appropriations for the Department
of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and
for other purposes; as follows:

On page 127, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
Sec. 540. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (in this
section referred to as the ``NCRP'') in preparing guidance
and recommendations for emergency responders, to assist
recovery operations, and to protect the general public with
respect to radiological terrorism, threats, and events. In
addition, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall partner
with NCRP to develop and publish information needed by
Federal, State, and local authorities to ensure comprehensive
command and control in the aftermath of a nuclear or
radiological terrorism event.
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