(a) In general

The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense, may provide technical or other assistance to provide security to persons or facilities that conduct development, production, distribution, or storage of priority countermeasures (as defined in section 247d-6(e)(4) of this title).

(b) Guidelines

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Terms Used In 42 USC 247d-7d

  • Secretary: means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. See 42 USC 201

The Secretary may develop guidelines to enable entities eligible to receive assistance under subsection (a) to secure their facilities against potential terrorist attack.