Community engagement and emergency preparedness for defense industrial facilities

(a)

In general

Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish guidance governing community engagement and emergency preparedness practices for covered facilities. (b)

Guidance

The guidance required under subsection (a) shall include requirements for covered facilities to— (1)maintain regular coordination with local emergency management agencies, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant first responders; (2)designate a community liaison responsible for communication with local officials and community members; (3)maintain procedures for notifying local authorities and affected communities following a release, fire, explosion, or other incident that may pose a risk to public health or safety; (4)provide easily accessible and publicly available information regarding emergency notification procedures and appropriate protective actions for nearby residents; (5)conduct periodic outreach or informational briefings for local stakeholders regarding emergency preparedness and community safety; (6)establish mechanisms through which community members may submit questions or concerns regarding facility operations; and (7)comply with all otherwise applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), and Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). (c)

Report to congressional committees

(1)

In general

Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing— (A)the implementation of this section; (B)categories of facilities subject to the guidance; (C)significant incidents reported at covered facilities; (D)corrective actions undertaken following such incidents; and (E)recommendations for additional legislative authority, if necessary. (2)

Form

The report shall be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d)

Definitions

In this section: (1)The term covered facility means an industrial facility operated by a prime contractor or subcontractor that— (A)performs manufacturing, storage, testing, processing, or disposal activities in support of a Department of Defense contract; and (B)conducts activities involving hazardous materials, energetic materials, explosives, propellants, toxic substances, or other materials determined by the Secretary to present a significant potential risk to surrounding communities, such as materials that present a significant potential risk of release, fire, or explosion that could impact the health of such communities. (2)The term significant incident means any event that leads to— (A)an evacuation; (B)a public health emergency; or (C)a disaster declaration from a government entity.