Sec. 316. Review and plan regarding biosecurity protocols for Hawaii
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with each Secretary of a military department, the commanders of United States Indo-Pacific Command and its component commands, and State, local, and non-governmental organizations, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on biosecurity protocols and procedures to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species to the State of Hawaii. The report required under subsection
(a)shall include each of the following: A review of current Department of Defense protocols and procedures, including gaps and differences between military installations, for biosecurity and to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species in the State of Hawaii. A review of the efforts and progress of the Department of Defense in implementing the relevant recommendations of the 2015 Regional Biosecurity Plan for Micronesia and Hawaii. A plan to— improve coordination and alignment between Department of Defense components in Hawaii to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, including through early detection on Department of Defense assets; develop and implement best practices to improve biosecurity protocols while minimizing the effects on military operations, including during military exercises; and improve coordination with State and local government entities and non-governmental organizations to enhance biosecurity and to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species. Not later than five years after the date of the submission of the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an update on the progress of the Department of Defense in implementing the plan referred to in subsection (b)(3). In this section: The term invasive species has the meaning given such term in section 10(a)(4) of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ( 16 U.S.C. 666c-1(a)(4) ). The term biosecurity means measures taken to protect against biological agents that pose a threat to public health, plant or animal health, or the environment.
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