To improve the bill.

1. 1

   Change 1: Replaces “Red Flag” through “technologies,” with “forecasts and data, including information that supports the Red Flag Warnings of the Nati…”

   ReplacesPage 19, lines 16–18Printed page

   In S. 3092 · Reported to Senate

   Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall--

   (1) conduct a study of, develop recommendations for, and initiate a process for the use of [inserted: forecasts and data, including information that supports the ]Red Flag Warnings [inserted: of the National Oceanic ]and [inserted: Atmospheric Administration and ]similar weather alert and notification methods, [struck: including the use of emerging technologies, ]to establish--

   (A) plans and actions, consistent with law, that can be implemented prior to a wildfire event, including pre-impact disaster declarations and surge operations, that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire; and

   Original wording

   On page 19, line 16, strike “Red Flag” and all that follows through “technologies,” on line 18 and insert “forecasts and data, including information that supports the Red Flag Warnings of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and similar weather alert and notification methods,”.

2. 2

   Change 2: Replaces “cultural competency” with “effective communication”

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   [struck: cultural competency][inserted: effective communication]

   Original wording

   On page 21, line 19, strike “cultural competency” and insert “effective communication”.

3. 3

   Change 3: Rewrites page 22, lines 2–15

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   Removes page 22, lines 2–15 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (b) Effective Communication.--The President shall, in consultation with affected States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments and cultural experts, ensure that any individual providing professional counseling services to victims of a major disaster as authorized under subsection (a), including those working for nonprofit partners and recovery organizations, is appropriately trained to address impacts from major disasters in communities, and to individuals, with socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

   Inserted: SEC. 8. CASE MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.

   Original wording

   On page 22, strike lines 2 through 15 and insert the following:

4. 4

   Change 4: Rewrites page 22, line 23 through page 23, line 9

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   Removes page 22, line 23 through page 23, line 9 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (b) Effective Communication.--The President shall, in consultation with affected States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments and cultural experts, ensure that any individual providing case management services to victims of a major disaster as authorized under subsection (a), including those working for nonprofit partners and recovery organizations, is appropriately trained to address impacts from major disasters in communities, and to individuals, with socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

   Original wording

   On page 22, strike line 23 and all that follows through page 23, line 9, and insert the following:

5. 5

   Change 5: Rewrites page 25, line 8 through page 27, line 8

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   Removes page 25, line 8 through page 27, line 8 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: SEC. 11. INCREASED CAP FOR EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS BASED ON REGIONAL COST OF LIVING.

   Original wording

   On page 25, strike line 8 and all that follows through page 27, line 8, and insert the following:

6. 6

   Change 6: Rewrites page 27, lines 15–16

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   Removes page 27, lines 15–16 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: SEC. 12. FACILITATING DISPOSAL OF TEMPORARY TRANSPORTABLE HOUSING UNITS TO SURVIVORS.

   Original wording

   On page 27, strike lines 15 and 16 and insert the following:

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   Change 7: Rewrites page 28, lines 1–12

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   Removes page 28, lines 1–12 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: SEC. 13. DEADLINE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT AND MANAGEMENT COST ELIGIBILITY.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 406(a)(2)(D) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(2)(D)) is amended by striking "180 days" and inserting "1 year".

   Inserted: (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

   Inserted: SEC. 14. PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR TRIBAL UPGRADES TO EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 614(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c(a)) is amended--

   Inserted: (1) by inserting "and Indian tribal governments" after "grants to States"; and

   Inserted: (2) by striking "State and local" and inserting "State, local, and Tribal".

   Inserted: (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

   Original wording

   On page 28, strike lines 1 through 12 and insert the following:

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