42 U.S.C. § 300b–14 — National contingency plan for newborn screening

(a) In general: Within 180 days of April 24, 2008, the Secretary^* — working through the CDC Director^* and consulting the Administrator^* and state^* health departments — had to create a national contingency plan for newborn screening. States, regions, or groups of states can use this plan during a public health emergency. The plan must be updated as needed, and at least every five years.

(b) Contents: The contingency plan must cover: (1) collecting and transporting specimens; (2) shipping specimens to state newborn screening labs; (3) processing specimens; (4) reporting screening results to physicians and families; (5) confirming positive screening results through diagnosis; (6) making sure treatment^* and management resources are available; (7) educating families about newborn screening; and (8) any other activities the Secretary decides are appropriate.