§ 741. Definitions

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2006

   Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006

   Pub. L. 109–295 title VI § 641 · 120 Stat. 1355

   Enacted · 6 U.S.C. § 741

   Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 641, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1424

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 641, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1424

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 641. DEFINITIONS.   In this chapter: (1) Capability.— The term “capability” means the ability to provide the means to accomplish one or more tasks under specific conditions and to specific performance standards. A capability may be achieved with any combination of properly planned, organized, equipped, trained, and exercised personnel that achieves the intended outcome. (2) Hazard.— The term “hazard” has the meaning given that term under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5195a). (3) Mission assignment.— The term “mission assignment” means a work order issued to a Federal agency by the Agency, directing completion by that agency of a specified task and setting forth funding, other managerial controls, and guidance. (4) National preparedness goal.— The term “national preparedness goal” means the national preparedness goal established under section 643. (5) National preparedness system.— The term “national preparedness system” means the national preparedness system established under section 644. (6) National training program.— The term “national training program” means the national training program established under section 648(a). (7) Operational readiness.— The term “operational readiness” means the capability of an organization, an asset, a system, or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed. (8) Performance measure.— The term “performance measure” means a quantitative or qualitative characteristic used to gauge the results of an outcome compared to its intended purpose. (9) Performance metric.— The term “performance metric” means a particular value or characteristic used to measure the outcome that is generally expressed in terms of a baseline and a target. (10) Prevention.— The term “prevention” means any activity undertaken to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.

2. 2007

   Pub. L. 110–53 title IV § 401(b) · 121 Stat. 266

   1. Added · 6 U.S.C. § 741(2)(14)

      Pub. L. 110–53 added pars. (2) and (12) to (14)

   2. Redesignated · 6 U.S.C. § 741(2)(14)

      Pub. L. 110–53 redesignated former pars. (2) to (10) as (3) to (11), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pars. (2) to (14). Pub. L. 110–53 added pars. (2) and (12) to (14) and redesignated former pars. (2) to (10) as (3) to (11), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.— Section 641 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 741) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (10) as paragraphs (3) through (11), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) Credentialed; credentialing.— The terms ‘credentialed’ and ‘credentialing’ have the meanings given those terms in section 501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).” ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(12) Resources.— The term ‘resources’ has the meaning given that term in section 501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311). “(13) Type.— The term ‘type’ means a classification of resources that refers to the capability of a resource. “(14) Typed; typing.— The terms ‘typed’ and ‘typing’ have the meanings given those terms in section 501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).” .

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