42 U.S.C. · The Public Health and Welfare
42 U.S.C. § 300b14

National contingency plan for newborn screening

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42 U.S.C. § 300b14 — National contingency plan for newborn screening

U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE 42 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 6A - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE SUBCHAPTER IX - GENETIC DISEASES, HEMOPHILIA PROGRAMS, AND SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME Part A - Genetic Diseases Sec. 300b-14 - National contingency plan for newborn screening From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§300b–14. National contingency plan for newborn screening

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after April 24, 2008, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Administrator and State departments of health (or related agencies), shall develop a national contingency plan for newborn screening for use by a State, region, or consortium of States in the event of a public health emergency. The plan shall be updated as needed and at least every five years. (b) Contents The contingency plan developed under subsection (a) shall include a plan for— (1) the collection and transport of specimens; (2) the shipment of specimens to State newborn screening laboratories; (3) the processing of specimens; (4) the reporting of screening results to physicians and families; (5) the diagnostic confirmation of positive screening results; (6) ensuring the availability of treatment and management resources; (7) educating families about newborn screening; and (8) carrying out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, §1115, as added Pub. L. 110–204, §7, Apr. 24, 2008, 122 Stat. 711; amended Pub. L. 113–240, §8, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2855.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–240 substituted "consortium" for "consortia" and inserted at end "The plan shall be updated as needed and at least every five years."

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