Conduct appropriate investigations and report to the President on the effects of imports on the national security in accordance with the provisions of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Provide advice to the heads of procuring Federal departments and agencies on the effect of foreign procurement on national security interests. Exercise the President's authority under the Federal Disaster Act to direct and coordinate the provision of disaster assistance by Federal departments and agencies. Also, assist the agencies in the development of plans and procedures in anticipation of major disasters. Exercise the President's authority to assign radio frequencies to Government agencies and to authorize foreign governments to construct and operate a radio station at the U.S. seat of government. ORGANIZATION Since the submission of the fiscal year 1966 report to the Joint Committee on Defense Production, OEP has undergone a reorganization aimed at the development and use of an improved analytical capability to support basic policy decisions and to aid in immediate program judgments. Figure 1 (p. 116) shows a current organization chart of the OEP national office, and figure 2 (p. 117) shows the location and boundaries of the eight OEP regional offices. FINANCIAL SUMMARY A summary of OEP's regular appropriation funds is shown in table 1. In addition to the regular appropriation funds, OEP had funds appropriated for use in Federal disaster assistance under Public Law 81-875. This summary is shown in table 2. TABLE 2.—PRESIDENT'S DISASTER RELIEF FUND, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AS OF JUNE 30, 1967 The Office of Emergency Planning derives its responsibilities and performs its functions under the following authorities: National Security Act, Public Law 253, 80th Congress, as amended (50 U.S.C. 402, 404, 405). Defense Production Act of 1950, Public Law 774, 81st Congress, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 2061-2166). Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, Public Law 520, 79th Congress, as amended (50 U.S.C. 98-98h). Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, Public Law 806, 80th Congress, as amended (15 U.S.C. 714b (h)). Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, Public Law 152, 81st Congress, as amended (40 U.S.C. 485 (f)). Federal Disaster Act, Public Law 875, 81st Congress, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1855-1855g). Disaster Relief Act of 1966, Public Law 89-769. Communications Act of 1934, Public Law 416, 73d Congress, as amended (47 U.S.C. 305, 606). Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, Public Law 920, 81st Congress, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 2251–2297). Trade Expansion Act of 1962, Public Law 794, 87th Congress (19 U.S.C. 1862). Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, Public Law 480, 83d Congress, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1692). Agricultural Act of 1956, Public Law 540, 84th Congress, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1856). Buy American Act, Public Law 428, 72d Congress, as amended (41 U.S.C. 10a10c). Section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 168 (e) and (g)). Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 2271 nt.). Presidential Proclamation No. 3279 (3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 11). Provide for the continuity of the Federal Government by preserving leadership and authority and the ability to operate effectively in an emergency; and Provide assistance and guidance to State and local governments on their continuity and capability to operate effectively in an emergency. READINESS PLANS Objective To develop and maintain standby emergency plans and implementing documents necessary to strengthen the entire range of nonmilitary defense emergency activity, and to sustain or reconstruct our economic, social, and political systems. Status "The National Plan for Emergency Preparedness," promulgated in 1964, is the basic guidance document for all levels of government. It is periodically reviewed and will be revised as necessary to reflect major organizational changes in government or changes in national and international requirements for emergency preparedness. A draft plan for the Office of Defense Resources in a limited war has been substantially completed and work is proceeding on adapting the plan to nuclear war. An interim plan for imposing and administering direct economic controls in a nuclear war has been developed. Emergency operations plans have been developed by all Federal departments and agencies with emergency planning responsibilities and are periodically reviewed by OEP for currency and completeness. A "Handbook on Support Requirements for Federal Emergency Operating Facilities" was published as an OEP circular during the year. The handbook contains detailed guidance and standards for achieving optimum readiness of emergency operating facilities. Thirty-three State plans for the emergency management of resources have been approved by OEP for distribution within the States; 19 additional plans will be reviewed for approval during the first half of fiscal year 1968. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT READINESS Objectives To preserve leadership and authority across the whole structure of government and to plan for government's capability to operate in an emergency. To attain these goals, OEP provides the Federal Establishment with policy guidelines, broad criteria, and direct assistance, and coordinates agency efforts to 1. Provide succession to key officials in adequate depth to insure continuity of leadership and authority; 2. Predelegate emergency authorities to subordinate levels to insure that all levels of government have the necessary authority to respond to an emergency if they are deprived of central direction; 3. Determine the functions which are essential in wartime and are fundamental to an effective nonmilitary defense planning effort; 4. Develop readiness plans designed to insure a capability to respond immediately to a national emergency and to carry out assigned emergency functions; and 5. Preserve vital records essential to government emergency operations and the protection of individual rights, and insure their availability when and where needed. Status Revised guidance was issued in fiscal year 1967 to insure that adequate succession is provided for key officials at all levels, including headquarters, constituent agencies or bureaus, and field level organizations. The new criteria establish the depth of succession required at all levels, and prescribe reporting requirements. All agencies with emergency assignments are expected to comply with the succession criteria. New criteria were also issued this year to provide the necessary authority for agency actions in the predelegation of emergency authorities to subordinate levels, and to establish reporting requirements. Essential functions have been determined by all agencies with assigned emergency responsibilities. Periodic review and reassessment of these functions insures the proper identification of requirements and facilities planning to support the functions under changes in assumptions and organization. All agencies with emergency responsibilities have developed readiness plans. Most of these documents represent an adequate approach to readiness to respond to various emergency contingencies. Periodic review and reassessment is required, however, to insure the currency and completeness of such plans. Annual reports are submitted to OEP. During the year, all agencies with emergency responsibilities reported to the National Archives that essential records have been preserved and appropriately prepositioned. In some instances, however, organizational and management changes have necessitated reorientation of the records program. Eight emergency action documents have been prepared and are included in the Office of Defense Resources plans for limited war. These documents, while classified as to specific content, cover actions which would be required in an emergency situation short of war involving nuclear attack. EMERGENCY OPERATING FACILITIES Objective Provision of dispersed protected emergency operating facilities and logistic support, including communication and transportation services. Status OEP is continuing to direct its efforts to overcome deficiencies in the headquarters protected emergency facilities program through: (1) the incorporation of protected space in new buildings designed for other purposes, where feasible; and (2) the modification of existing facilities, where possible. Two emergency operating facilities were completed this year, one new construction start was initiated, and another facility is in the preliminary design stage. OEP expects construction to be completed on one facility in fiscal year 1968, construction to start on another, and one additional facility to reach the final design stage. The agency is concentrating on improving the operational readiness of existing protected facilities. During fiscal year 1968, OEP expects to conduct a detailed survey of four selected agency emergency operating facilities so that all actions necessary to bring them to acceptable standards can be expedited. The "Handbook on Support Requirements for Federal Agency Emergency Operating Facilities," mentioned above, has been of direct assistance to the Federal departments and agencies in the development of their emergency operating facilities and the identification of actions required to achieve acceptable readiness. Steps were taken last year to establish a consolidated emergency operating facility for multiple agency use in one region. This is expected to provide increased readiness at lower cost. In fiscal year 1968, efforts will be centered on establishing the operational capability of the facility. Experience gained with this installation will be applied to other regions. Emergency Communications The improved interagency communications system serving the emergency operating facilities of the national headquarters of the Federal departments and agencies has been operational for a year and is maintained in a continuing state of readiness. The system is tested periodically. A preliminary review of all communications requirements has been completed under a study of emergency communications services to Federal agencies by the General Services Administration under the auspices of the national communications system and with OEP participation. It is expected that actions will be recommended this year for satisfying requirements. Regional Operations The coordination of emergency activities in the eight OEP/OCD regions will be conducted from protected Federal regional centers when completed. One center is in operation in region 5. Construction was started on the centers in regions 1 and 8. The schedule for the remaining centers is being advanced as rapidly as possible. NATIONAL DEFENSE EXECUTIVE RESERVE Objectives To recruit and train a corps of talented executives ready in emergencies to answer the President's call to Federal civil service. The program is designed to: 1. Augment the executive capability in departments and agencies of Government consistent with their emergency mobilization functions; 2. Develop and conduct an effective Government-wide orientation and training program for executive reservists; and 3. Periodically evaluate the national defense executive reserve and its readiness to perform emergency assignments. Status The national defense executive reserve was established in 1956 under authority of a 1955 amendment to the Defense Production Act. It was reaffirmed by the President on September 22, 1964, through issuance of Executive Order 11179. which updated the program and made OEP responsible for its administration and coordination. OEP is also responsible for evaluating the program's effectiveness. Under this program, Federal departments and agencies having major mobilization assignments may establish units of the executive reserve and determine the number of reservists needed to fill the units. Ten departments and agencies 85-568-68-9 |