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 PUBLIC LAW 101-614—NOV. 16, 1990 104 STAT. 3231 Public Law 101-614 101st Congress An Act To authorize appropriations for the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SHORT TITLE SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the "National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act". FINDINGS SEC. 2. Section 2 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7701) is amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (5) and (6) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraphs: "(5) The geological study of active faults and features can reveal how recently and how frequently major earthquakes have occurred on those faults and how much risk they pose. Such long-term seismic risk gissessments are needed in virtually every aspect of earthquake hazards management, whether emergency planning, public regulation, detailed building design, insurance rating, or investment decision. "(6) The vulnerability of buildings, lifelines, public works, and industrial and emergency facilities can be reduced through proper earthquake resistant design and construction practices. The economy and efficacy of such procedures can be substantially increased through research and development."; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (10) as paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively; and (3) by inserting immediately after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: "(7) Programs and practices of departments and agencies of the United States are important to the communities they serve; some functions, such as emergency communications and national defense, and lifelines, such as dams, bridges, and public works, must remain in service during and after an earthquake. Federally owned, operated, and influenced structures and lifelines should serve as models for how to reduce and minimize hazards to the community.". PURPOSE SEC. 3. Section 3 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7702) is amended by adding at the end the following: "The objectives of such program shall include— "(1) the education of the public, including State and local officials, as to earthquake phenomena, the identification of locations and structures which are especially susceptible to Nov. 16, 1990 [S. 2789] National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act. 42 USC 7701 note.

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