42 U.S.C. § 300ff–136 — Selection of designated officers

1. (a)In generalFor the purposes of receiving notifications and responses and making requests under this part on behalf of emergency response employees, the public health officer of each State shall designate 1 official or officer of each employer of emergency response employees in the State.
2. (b)Preference in making designationsIn making the designations required in subsection (a), a public health officer shall give preference to individuals who are trained in the provision of health care or in the control of infectious diseases.