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NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070509-12.html
(19) Heads of executive departments and agencies shall execute
their respective department or agency COOP plans in response to
a localized emergency and shall:
(a) Appoint a senior accountable official, at the Assistant
Secretary level, as the Continuity Coordinator for the
department or agency;
(b) Identify and submit to the National Continuity Coordinator
the list of PMEFs for the department or agency and develop
continuity plans in support of the NEFs and the continuation of
essential functions under all conditions;
(c) Plan, program, and budget for continuity capabilities
consistent with this directive;
(d) Plan, conduct, and support annual tests and training, in
consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order
to evaluate program readiness and ensure adequacy and viability
of continuity plans and communications systems; and
(e) Support other continuity requirements, as assigned by
category, in accordance with the nature and characteristics of
its national security roles and responsibilities
General Provisions
(20) This directive shall be implemented in a manner that is
consistent with, and facilitates effective implementation of,
provisions of the Constitution concerning succession to the
Presidency or the exercise of its powers, and the Presidential
Succession Act of 1947 (3 U.S.C. 19), with consultation of the
Vice President and, as appropriate, others involved. Heads of
executive departments and agencies shall ensure that appropriate
support is available to the Vice President and others involved
as necessary to be prepared at all times to implement those
provisions.
(21) This directive:
(a) Shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and the
authorities of agencies, or heads of agencies, vested by law,
and subject to the availability of appropriations;
(b) Shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the
functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budget, administrative, and legislative proposals,
or (ii) the authority of the Secretary of Defense over the
Department of Defense, including the chain of command for
military forces from the President, to the Secretary of Defense,
to the commander of military forces, or military command and
control procedures; and
(c) Is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or
benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by a party against the United States, its agencies,
instrumentalities, or entities, its officers, employees, or
agents, or any other person.
(22) Revocation. Presidential Decision Directive 67 of October
21, 1998 ("Enduring Constitutional Government and Continuity of
Government Operations"), including all Annexes thereto, is
hereby revoked.
(23) Annex A and the classified Continuity Annexes, attached
hereto, are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
directive.
(24) Security. This directive and the information contained
herein shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure, provided
that, except for Annex A, the Annexes attached to this directive
are classified and shall be accorded appropriate handling,
consistent with applicable Executive Orders.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070509-12.html
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