15 U.S.C. § 636h — Disaster planning responsibilities

is not an employee of the Office of Disaster Assistance of the Administration;

has proven management ability;

has substantial knowledge in the field of disaster readiness and emergency response; and

has demonstrated significant experience in the area of disaster planning.

creating, maintaining, and implementing the comprehensive disaster response plan of the Administration described in section 636g of this title;

ensuring there are in-service and pre-service training procedures for the disaster response staff of the Administration;

coordinating and directing the training exercises of the Administration relating to disasters, including disaster simulation exercises and disaster exercises coordinated with other government departments and agencies; and

other responsibilities relevant to disaster planning and readiness, as determined by the Administrator.

the Office of Disaster Assistance of the Administration;

the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and

other Federal, State, and local disaster planning offices, as necessary.

a description of the actions of the Administrator to assign an individual the disaster planning function of the Administration;

information detailing the background and expertise of the individual assigned; and

information on the status of the implementation of the responsibilities described in subsection (b).