defense,

(10)The term “State” includes interstate emergency preparedness authorities established under. (b)The terms “national defense” and “defense,” as used in the Defense Production Act of 1950 (2061 et seq.),includes emergency preparedness activities conducted pursuant to this subchapter.

Source

42 USC § 5195a(a)(10)


Scoping language

For purposes of this subchapter
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