42 U.S.C. § 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 .)