In accordance with section 552 of title 5 of the United States Code, the following are descriptions of the central office and field organizations of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, the established places at which, the officers from whom, and methods whereby, the public may secure information, make submittals or requests, or obtain decisions, as set forth in the regulations prescribed in this chapter and in Chapter I, Title 32A, CFR. § 1701.2 Mission.

The Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) assists and advises the President in coordinating and determining policy for all emergency preparedness activities of the Government and sits as a member of the National Security Council. Preparedness activities include: Developing and planning the emergency use of resources such as manpower, materials, industrial capacity, transportation, and communications; civil defense; assuring the continuity of Government in an emergency; preparing for the stabilization of the civilian economy in an emergency; and planning for rehabilitation after enemy attack. OEP coordinates preparations for the conti

nuity of State and local governments and the management of resources at those levels, under emergency conditions.

(b) The Director also determines the kinds and quantities of strategic and critical materials to be acquired and stockpiled against a war emergency under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act of 1946. He directs and controls the administration of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. He investigates the importation of commodities to determine whether the rate or circumstances of such importation threaten to impair the national security within the terms of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. He coordinates Federal assistance to States in coping with major disasters under the Federal Disaster Act of 1950, as amended, and the Disaster Relief Act of 1966. He consults with the heads of procuring agencies to determine whether procurement should be limited to domestic sources in the interest of national defense under the Buy American Act of 1933.

(c) Executive Order No. 11426 of August 31, 1968, provides that the Director, OEP, shall in addition to his other duties, act as the President's liaison with the Governors of the States and Territories, with the title of Assistant to the President for Federal-State Relations. The OEP assists the Director in carrying out those responsibilities by serving as the clearing house for the prompt handling and solution of Federal-State problems involving the executive branches of the Federal and State Governments. § 1701.3 Office of the Director.

(a) The Director is assisted by a Deputy Director and three Assistant Directors who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The Deputy Director assists the Director in the overall supervision and direction of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. He acts as Director and performs all the duties of the Director in case of a vacancy in that office or in the absence or disability of the Director. The Deputy Director chairs the Interagency Emergency Planning Committee.

(c) The Deputy Director and Assistant Directors serve as the Director's

principal advisers on policy decisions and are called upon to represent the Director in dealings with policy level officials of other Federal departments and agencies and with nongovernmental groups. In addition, the Assistant Directors are assigned special responsibilities and tasks.

(d) One of the Assistant Directors serves as Director of Telecommunications Management and is responsible for the implementation of Executive Order No. 10995 of February 16, 1962. Also, as Special Assistant to the President for Telecommunications, he provides policy direction of the development and operation of the National Communications System and under Executive Order No. 11191 of January 4, 1965, assists the President with respect to his coordination and other functions under the Communications Satellite Act of 1962. As Director of Telecommunications Management he (1) coordinates telecommunications activities of the Executive Branch and develops policies and standards therefor; and encourages research and development necessary to improve telecommunications management; (2) develops data with regard to United States Government frequency requirements; and assigns radio frequencies to Federal departments and agencies, amending or revoking such assignments as necessary; (3) advises and assists the Secretary of State in the discharge of his functions in the field of international telecommunication policies, positions and negotiations; and (4) coordinates the development of plans and programs for the mobilization and use of telecommunications resources in an emergency. He is assisted in carrying out these responsibilities by three Directorates: Research and Technology, National Communications, and Frequency Management.

§ 1701.4 Information.

The Director of Information advises the Director, OEP, on means of securing and maintaining general public understanding and acceptance of emergency preparedness and other programs administered by OEP. He is responsible for press relations and for information materials intended for the general public. He participates in planning press and information programs for emergencies. He maintains liaison with the White House on press matters, provides press

support for State liaison activities, and assists the Director, OEP, in his special assignments. In the event of disaster or national calamity, the Director of Information and his staff gather and provide the press with comprehensive information on Federal relief efforts. He provides the Director, OEP, with early information and reports of disaster or calamity gained by surveillance and interrogation of news sources. He gathers and edits Federal relief information.

§ 1701.5

Staff Assistant for Health.

The Staff Assistant for Health is the advisor to the Director on policies, plans, and programs for the emergency availability and utilization of national health resources. Similarly, he provides assistance to other Federal agencies and to OEP officials regarding national and international health resources. The Staff Assistant for Health maintains close working relationships with national medical and health associations, professional health personnel of other Federal agencies, and with health advisory committees; and serves as their principal point of OEP contact in health matters. § 1701.6 General Counsel.

The General Counsel provides legal counsel, advice, and assistance to the Director, OEP, on national security and disaster laws, policies, regulations, problems, and programs, including special Presidential assignments to the Director. He also provides legal advice, guidance and assistance to all officers and employees in the Agency on the administration and operation of programs for which OEP is responsible. He coordinates the preparation of legislation proposed by OEP and the preparation of reports on other proposed legislation, and is responsible for the initiation, preparation, or review of submissions to the Attorney General and Comptroller General. He serves as Counselor under Part 1703, Title 32, CFR (Ethical Conduct Regulations), as Civil Rights Coordinator under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; and as Director of Equal Employment Opportunity for OEP. He reviews adverse personnel actions.

[33 F.R. 18699, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended at 34 F.R. 12099, July 18, 1969]

§ 1701.7 Liaison.

The Director of Liaison maintains liaison with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, State, and local government associations, business, labor, farm, and other national organizations concerned with political, social, and economic affairs to assure their understanding and obtains their support in furtherance of Agency programs. This staff maintains liaison with foreign governments and international bodies, and, in conjunction with the Department of State, provides leadership and coordination of Executive Branch participation in NATO civil emergency preparedness activities. It assists the Director, OEP, with special Presidential assignments and in the development of an active partnership with Governors and State legislative leaders. It provides guidance and advice to the Executive Staff and Staff of OEP in their relationships with Congress, and is responsible for preparing special and recurring reports to the Congress.

§ 1701.8

Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PP&E).

The Director of this Office provides support to the Director and Deputy Director in their deliberations and judgments on program priorities, program plans, and work to be accomplished through project management. He apprises the Director and Deputy of the status of programs and projects, and identifies matters requiring their attention or the attention of Office or Staff Directors. He develops and maintains an information and progress reporting system to aid in program review and decisions. This Office negotiates with other agencies and prepares for the Director's approval long range test and exercise programs, and evaluates the effectiveness of tests and exercises conducted by the program offices of OEP. It works with the Departments of State and Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency and other agencies in updating nonmilitary defense assumptions. It also provides secretariat support to the Interagency Emergency Planning Committee and other program development groups as required.

The Director of Administration provides logistic, administrative, and management support to the work of the Agency in accordance with Government policies and practices and consistent with laws, regulations, and rules relative to Federal funds, property, personnel, procedures, and practices. He recommends organizational, functional, procedural, staffing, and financial programs and plans for achieving the Agency's mission and discharging its responsibilities at maximum effectiveness and lowest cost. He administers financial management, personnel, training, administrative services, security, auditing, procurement, records, and directs management programs. The Director of Administration serves as the Property Accountability Officer and Contracting Officer for the Office of Emergency Preparedness and as the Authorizing and Certifying Officer for material published in the FEDERAL REGISTER by OEP.

§ 1701.10 Emergency Operations Office.

(a) The Director of this Office develops plans, conducts programs, and coordinates preparations designed to assure the capability of Federal, State, and local Governments to respond effectively to any emergency. The Office is responsible for all aspects of continuity of government including succession lines, essential records, emergency operating facilities, emergency communications, the effective use of government resources, and the predelegation of powers. It maintains the readiness of standby agencies and programs and administers the National Defense Executive Reserve program. This Office also provides administrative support, planning, and coordination of agency use and management of protected emergency operating facilities for the National Office of OEP and for other top level officials of the Federal Government.

(b) This Office is also responsible for directing and coordinating Federal Disaster Assistance programs delegated to the Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness by the President. It places requirements upon other Federal agencies for disaster assistance and coordi

nates the total Federal response; initiates studies into the cause and effect of disasters; provides guidance and directs OEP Regional Offices in relation to all their disaster activities; and fosters improved disaster planning and readiness at State and local levels.

(c) The Office is comprised of the following Divisions, each headed by a Chief: Government Readiness, Special Facilities, and Disaster Assistance.

§ 1701.11 National Resource Analysis Center.

(a) The Director of the National Resource Analysis Center provides executive direction and general management to the development and implementation of the Agency's overall program of resources preparedness at the Federal, regional, State, and local levels. The Center provides the analytical and statistical basis for the policy, planning, and program activities of the Office of Emergency Preparedness in support of its responsibilities as set forth in Executive Order No. 11051. It develops and applies various mathematical models, simulation techniques, systems analysis, and other scientific methods for analyzing, forecasting and testing alternative solutions to a wide range of resource problems pertaining to national security. The Center develops contingency policies, plans, orders, and standby organizations required to mobilize and allocate resources, and to utilize fiscal and monetary measures to meet national security objectives; and guides and coordinates resource mobilization planning among the Federal departments and agencies pursuant to statutes, Executive orders, and other authorities. It conducts studies of materials resources to serve as the basis for developing policies designed to achieve national security objectives; identifies and alyzes present and future resource deficiencies and strengths; maintains, with the participation and support of the Federal departments and agencies, a national resource evaluation capability for predicting and monitoring the status of resources under all degree of emergency; and, conducts studies to anticipate the impact of current and proposed national security programs of the United States on the economy and the mobilization base.

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(b) It conducts investigations and continuous surveillance of imports that threaten to impair the national security; performs secretariat services for certain committees as required; provides resource analysis and mobilization planning support for the Agency's participation in NATO and other international and foreign organizations; provides staff support to the Director as a member of the National Security Council; provides intelligence information for the Executive Staff and Staff. Conducts a central research program in support of OEP's basic mission.

(c) The Center is comprised of the following Divisions, each headed by a Chief: Materials Policy, Mobilization Plans, Economic Stabilization, Resource Evaluation, and Systems Evaluation.

§ 1701.12 Office of Field Services.

On behalf of the Director, OEP, the Director of this Office provides general supervision and coordination of the Regional Offices in their implementation of approved programs. His primary responsibility is to assure a balanced effort by the Regional Offices in (a) extending the full range of emergency readiness programs to State and local governments, (b) providing assistance to State officials on any Federal-State problem, and (c) coordinating Federal Disaster Assistance in the field. This Office serves as a central source of information and guidance for the Office of Emergency Preparedness on State and local preparedness programs.

§ 1701.13 Regional offices.

The Regional Offices of OEP are an extension of the National Office to implement national programs in the field and to bring about a state of readiness by State and local governments. The Regional Offices stimulate, coordinate, and evaluate the Federal field establishments in their readiness programs. They provide guidance and assistance to State and local governments concerning disaster relief under Public Law 81-875 and Public Law 89-769 and they coordinate total Federal disaster assistance at the field level. They advise the National Office of regional developments affecting emergency preparedness and provide a