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H.R. 1550 (106th)

Fire Administration Authorization Act of 2000

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Introduced

26 April 1999

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Became Public Law No: 106-503.

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Summary

Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1999 - Amends the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1999 through 2001, earmarking specified amounts in FY 2000 and 2001 for research activities. Prohibits the obligation of authorized funds for FY 2001 unless the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration certifies to specified congressional committees that the obligation is consistent with the strategic plan transmitted pursuant to this Act. Requires the Administrator to report to specified congressional committees: (1) a five-year strategic plan of program activities for the Administration; and (2) the Administration's research agenda (to be used in the preparation of the strategic plan), as well as a plan for implementing such agenda. Specifies the contents of the strategic plan and the report. Directs the Administrator to make publicly available, including through the Internet, information on procedures for: (1) acquiring surplus and excess Federal fire, emergency, hazardous material, or other equipment or property that may be useful to State and local fire and emergency services; and (2) establishing cooperative agreements between State and local fire and emergency services and Federal facilities in their region relating to the provision of fire and emergency services. Repeals provisions of the Act with respect to: (1) reports to Congress on the establishment and effectiveness of master plans for fire prevention and control; (2) certain bureaus under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Commerce; (3) reports to Congress on ways the Federal government may better assist the States and local jurisdictions in providing for more effective arson prevention, detection, and control; (4) a study of the effectiveness of smoke detectors, heat detectors, and sprinkler suppression; and (5) a study of firefighter safety.

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