IMPROVING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR CIVIL AUTHORITIES.

SEC. 359. [10 U.S.C. 2567 note] IMPROVING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR CIVIL AUTHORITIES. (a) Consultation.—In the development of concept plans for the Department of Defense for providing support to civil authorities, the Secretary of Defense may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security and State governments. (b) Prepositioning of Department of Defense Assets.—The Secretary of Defense may provide for the prepositioning of prepackaged or preidentified basic response assets, such as medical supplies, food and water, and communications equipment, in order to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to rapidly provide support to civil authorities. The prepositioning of basic response assets shall be carried out in a manner consistent with Department of Defense concept plans for providing support to civil authorities and section 2229 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 351. (c) Reimbursement.—To the extent required by section 1535 of title 31, United States Code, or other applicable law, the Secretary of Defense shall require that the Department of Defense be reimbursed for costs incurred by the Department in the prepositioning of basic response assets under subsection (b). (d) Military Readiness.—The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the prepositioning of basic response assets under subsection (b) does not adversely affect the military preparedness of the United States. (e) Procedures and Guidelines.—The Secretary may develop procedures and guidelines applicable to the prepositioning of basic response assets under subsection (b). * * * * * * *