,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #eif #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eibe ,report ,no4 #aae-gfg1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #bc1 #bjah ,mr4 ,gowdy 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,cummings1 ,mr4 ,meadows1 and ,mr4 ,connolly7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce1 ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,judiciary1 ,intelligence 7,permanent ,select71 and ,appropriations1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,june #bj1 #bjah ,reported from the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform with an amendment ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,june #bj1 #bjah,the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce1 ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,judiciary1 ,intelligence 7,permanent ,select71 and ,appropriations discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,unionand ordered to be printed,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,may #bc1 #bjah ,a ,,bill ,to codify provisions relating to the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coordinated ,response through ,interagency ,strategy and ,information ,sharing ,act or the ,,crisis ,act4 #b4 ,office of ,national ,drug ,control 7a7 ,redesignation ,the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy shall be known as the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in any other ,federal law1 ,executive order1 rule1 regulation1 or delegation of authority1 or any document of or relating to the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy is deemed to refer to the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control4 7c7 ,codification ,subtitle ,i of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #aj ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,subchapter ,i--,office ,sec4 #ajja4 ,definitions4 #ajjb4 ,office of ,national ,drug ,control4 #ajjc4 ,administration of the office4 #ajjd4 ,national drug control program budget4 #ajje4 ,national drug control strategy4 #ajjf4 ,development of an annual national drug control assessment4 #ajjg4 ,monitoring and evaluation of national drug control program4 #ajjh4 ,coordination and oversight of the national drug control program4 #ajji4 ,emerging threats taskforce1 plan1 media campaign4 #ajaj4 ,national and international coordination4 #ajaa4 ,interdiction4 #ajab4 ,treatment coordinator4 #ajac4 ,critical information coordination4 #ajad4 ,annual audit and investigation requirements4 #ajae4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,high ,intensity ,drug ,trafficking ,areas ,program #ajba4 ,high intensity drug trafficking areas program4 ,subchapter ,,iii--,drug-,free ,communities ,support ,program #ajca4 ,establishment of drug-free communities support program4 #ajcb4 ,program authorization4 #ajcc4 ,information collection and dissemination with respect to grant recipients4 #ajcd4 ,technical assistance and training4 #ajce4 ,supplemental grants for coalition mentoring activities4 #ajcf4 ,authorization for ,national ,community ,antidrug ,coalition ,institute4 #ajcg4 ,definitions4 #ajch4 ,drug-free communities reauthorization4 ,i ,office #ajja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given the term executive agency in section #ajb4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,caucus on ,international ,narcotics ,control of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,demand reduction ,the term demand reduction means any activity conducted by a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 other than an enforcement activity1 that is intended to reduce or prevent the use of drugs or support or provide treatment and recovery efforts1 including-- 7,a7 education about the dangers of illicit drug use2 7,b7 services1 programs1 or strategies to prevent substance use disorder1 including evidence-based education campaigns1 community-based prevention programs1 opioid diversion1 collection and disposal of unused prescription drugs1 and services to at-risk populations to prevent or delay initial use of an illicit substance2 7,c7 substance use disorder treatment2 7,d7 illicit drug use research2 7,e7 drug-free workplace programs2 7,f7 drug testing1 including the testing of employees2 7,g7 interventions for illicit drug use and dependence2 7,h7 expanding availability of access to health care services for the treatment of substance use disorders2 7,i7 international drug control coordination and cooperation with respect to activities described in this paragraph2 7,j7 pre- and post-arrest criminal justice interventions such as diversion programs1 drug courts1 and the provision of evidence-based treatment to individuals with substance use disorders who are arrested or under some form of criminal justice supervision1 including medication assisted treatment2 7,k7 other coordinated and joint initiatives among ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies to promote comprehensive drug control strategies designed to reduce the demand for1 and the availability of1 illegal drugs2 7,l7 international illicit drug use education1 prevention1 treatment1 recovery1 research1 rehabilitation activities1 and interventions for illicit drug use and dependence2 and 7,m7 research related to any of the activities described in this paragraph4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control4 7#e7 ,drug ,the term drug has the meaning given the term controlled substance in section #ajb7f7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7f774 7#f7 ,drug control ,the term drug control means any activity conducted by a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency involving supply reduction or demand reduction4 7#g7 ,emerging threat ,the term emerging threat means the occurrence of a new and growing trend in the use of an illicit drug or class of drugs1 including rapid expansion in the supply of or demand for such drug4 7#h7 ,illicit drug use2 illicit drugs2 illegal drugs ,the terms illicit drug use1 illicit drugs1 and illegal drugs include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs4 7#i7 ,law enforcement ,the term law enforcement or drug law enforcement means all efforts by a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government agency to enforce the drug laws of the ,united ,states or any ,state1 including investigation1 arrest1 prosecution1 and incarceration or other punishments or penalties4 7#aj7 ,national drug control program ,the term ,national ,drug ,control ,program means programs1 policies1 and activities undertaken by ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies pursuant to the responsibilities of such agencies under the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 including any activities involving supply reduction1 demand reduction1 or ,state1 local1 and ,tribal affairs4 7#aa7 ,national drug control program agency ,the term ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency means any agency 7or bureau1 office1 independent agency1 board1 division1 commission1 subdivision1 unit1 or other component thereof7 that is responsible for implementing any aspect of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 including any agency that receives ,federal funds to implement any aspect of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 but does not include any agency that receives funds for drug control activity solely under the ,national ,intelligence ,program or the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 7#ab7 ,national drug control strategy2 ,strategy ,the term ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy or ,strategy means the strategy developed and submitted to ,congress under section #ajje4 7#ac7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#ad7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control4 7#ae7 ,state1 local1 and tribal affairs ,the term ,state1 local1 and ,tribal affairs means domestic activities conducted by a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency that are intended to reduce the availability and use of illegal drugs1 including-- 7,a7 coordination and enhancement of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement drug control efforts2 7,b7 coordination and enhancement of efforts among ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal demand reduction and supply reduction agencies2 7,c7 coordination and enhancement of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement initiatives to gather1 analyze1 and disseminate information and law enforcement intelligence relating to drug control among domestic law enforcement agencies2 and 7,d7 other coordinated and joint initiatives among ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies to promote comprehensive drug control strategies designed to reduce the demand for1 and the availability of1 illegal drugs4 7#af7 ,substance use disorder treatment ,the term substance use disorder treatment means an evidence-based1 professionally directed1 deliberate1 and planned regimen including evaluation1 observation1 medical monitoring1 and rehabilitative services and interventions such as pharmacotherapy1 behavioral therapy1 and individual and group counseling1 on an inpatient or outpatient basis1 to help patients with substance use disorder reach recovery4 7#ag7 ,supply reduction ,the term supply reduction means any activity or program conducted by a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency that is intended to reduce the availability or use of illegal drugs in the ,united ,states or abroad1 including-- 7,a7 law enforcement outside the ,united ,states2 7,b7 domestic law enforcement2 7,c7 source country programs1 including economic development programs primarily intended to reduce the production or trafficking of illicit drugs2 7,d7 activities to control international trafficking in1 and availability of1 illegal drugs1 including-- 7i7 accurate assessment and monitoring of international drug production and interdiction programs and policies2 and 7ii7 coordination and promotion of compliance with international treaties relating to the production1 transportation1 or interdiction of illegal drugs2 7,e7 activities to conduct and promote international law enforcement programs and policies to reduce the supply of drugs2 7,f7 activities to facilitate and enhance the sharing of domestic and foreign intelligence information among ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 relating to the production and trafficking of drugs in the ,united ,states and in foreign countries2 7,g7 activities to prevent the diversion of drugs for their illicit use2 and 7,h7 research related to any of the activities described in this paragraph4 #ajjb4 ,office of ,national ,drug ,control 7a7 ,establishment of office ,there is established in the ,executive ,office of the ,president an ,office of ,national ,drug ,control1 which shall-- 7#a7 lead national drug control efforts1 including developing and assessing implementation of evidence-based drug control policy2 7#b7 coordinate and oversee the implementation of the national drug control policy1 including the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7#c7 assess and certify the adequacy of ,national ,drug ,control ,programs and the budget for those programs2 7#d7 monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of national drug control policy efforts1 including the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies' programs1 by developing and applying specific goals and performance measurements and tracking program-level spending2 7#e7 identify and respond to emerging threats related to illicit drug use2 7#f7 administer and evaluate grant programs in furtherance of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 and 7#g7 facilitate broad-scale information sharing and data standardization among ,federal1 ,state1 and local entities to support the national drug control efforts4 7b7 ,director of national drug control and deputy directors 7#a7 ,director 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be at the head of the ,office a ,director who shall hold the same rank and status as the head of an executive department listed in section #aja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,appointment ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 and shall serve at the pleasure of the ,president4 7#b7 ,deputy director 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,deputy ,director who shall report directly to the ,director1 be appointed by the ,president1 and serve at the pleasure of the ,president4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,deputy ,director shall-- 7i7 carry out the responsibilities delegated by the ,director2 and 7ii7 be responsible for effectively coordinating with the ,coordinators4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,policies1 goals1 objectives1 and priorities ,the ,director shall assist the ,president in directing national drug control efforts1 including establishing policies1 goals1 objectives1 and priorities for the ,national ,drug ,control ,program that are based on evidence-based research4 7#b7 ,consultation ,to formulate the ,national ,drug ,control policies1 goals1 objectives1 and priorities1 the ,director-- 7,a7 shall consult with-- 7i7 ,state and local governments2 7ii7 ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies2 7iii7 each committee1 working group1 council1 or other entity established under this chapter1 as appropriate2 7iv7 the public2 7v7 appropriate congressional committees2 and 7vi7 any other person in the discretion of the ,director2 and 7,b7 may-- 7i7 establish advisory councils2 7ii7 acquire data from agencies2 and 7iii7 request data from any other entity4 #ajjc4 ,administration of the office 7a7 ,employment 7#a7 ,authority of the director ,the ,director may select1 appoint1 employ1 and fix compensation of such officers and employees of the ,office as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the ,office under this chapter4 7#b7 ,prohibitions 7,a7 ,generally ,no person shall serve as ,director or ,deputy ,director while serving in any other position in the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,prohibition on political campaigning ,any officer or employee of the ,office who is appointed to that position by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 may not participate in ,federal election campaign activities1 except that such official is not prohibited by this paragraph from making contributions to individual candidates4 7b7 ,prohibition on the use of funds for political campaigns or ballot initiatives ,no funds authorized under this chapter may be obligated for the purpose of influencing any ,federal1 ,state1 or local election or ballot initiative4 7c7 ,personnel detailed to office 7#a7 ,evaluations ,notwithstanding any provision of chapter #dc of title #e1 the ,director shall perform the evaluation of the performance of any employee detailed to the ,office for purposes of the applicable performance appraisal system established under such chapter for any rating period1 or part thereof1 that such employee is detailed to such office4 7#b7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,bonus payments ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,director may provide periodic bonus payments to any employee detailed to the ,office4 7,b7 ,restrictions ,an amount paid under this paragraph to an employee for any period-- 7i7 shall not be greater than #bj percent of the basic pay paid or payable to such employee for such period2 and 7ii7 shall be in addition to the basic pay of such employee4 7,c7 ,aggregate amount ,the aggregate amount paid during any fiscal year to an employee detailed to the ,office as basic pay1 awards1 bonuses1 and other compensation shall not exceed the annual rate payable at the end of such fiscal year for positions at level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule4 7d7 ,congressional access to information ,the location of the ,office in the ,executive ,office of the ,president shall not be construed as affecting access by ,congress1 or any committee of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate1 to any-- 7#a7 information1 document1 or study in the possession of1 or conducted by or at the direction of the ,director2 or 7#b7 personnel of the ,office4 7e7 ,other authorities of the director ,in carrying out this chapter1 the ,director may-- 7#a7 use for administrative purposes1 on a reimbursable basis1 the available services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 7#b7 procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e relating to appointments in the ,federal ,service1 at rates of compensation for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the rate of pay payable under level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaa of such title2 and 7#c7 use the mails in the same manner as any other agency4 7f7 ,general services administration ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall provide to the ,director1 on a reimbursable basis1 such administrative support services as the ,director may request4 #ajjd4 ,national drug control program budget 7a7 ,budget ,recommendations ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 the ,director shall provide to the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency budget recommendations1 including requests for specific initiatives that are consistent with the priorities of the ,president under the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 which shall-- 7#a7 apply to the budget for the next fiscal year scheduled for formulation under chapter #aa1 and each of the #d subsequent fiscal years2 and 7#b7 address funding priorities developed in the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7b7 ,responsibilities of national drug control program agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall transmit to the ,director a copy of the proposed drug control budget request of such agency at the same time as that budget request is submitted to their superiors 7and before submission to the ,office of ,management and ,budget7 in the preparation of the budget of the ,president submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a74 7#b7 ,submission of drug control budget requests ,the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall ensure timely development and submission to the ,director of each proposed drug control budget request transmitted pursuant to this subsection1 in such format as may be designated by the ,director with the concurrence of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#c7 ,content of drug control budget requests ,a drug control budget request submitted by the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency under this subsection shall include all requests for funds for any drug control activity undertaken by such agency1 including demand reduction1 supply reduction1 and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal affairs1 including any drug law enforcement activities4 ,if an activity has both drug control and nondrug control purposes or applications1 such agency shall estimate by a documented calculation the total funds requested for that activity that would be used for drug control1 and shall set forth in its request the basis and method for making the estimate4 7c7 ,review and certification of budget requests and budget submissions of national drug control program agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall review each drug control budget request submitted to the ,director under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,review of budget requests 7,a7 ,inadequate requests ,if the ,director concludes that a budget request submitted under subsection 7b7 is inadequate1 in whole or in part1 to implement the objectives of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy with respect to the agency or program at issue for the year for which the request is submitted1 the ,director shall submit to the head of the applicable ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency a written description identifying the funding levels and specific initiatives that would1 in the determination of the ,director1 make the request adequate to implement those objectives4 7,b7 ,adequate requests ,if the ,director concludes that a budget request submitted under subsection 7b7 is adequate to implement the objectives of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy with respect to the agency or program at issue for the year for which the request is submitted1 the ,director shall submit to the head of the applicable ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency a written statement confirming the adequacy of the request4 7,c7 ,record ,the ,director shall maintain a record of each description submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and each statement submitted under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,specific requests ,the ,director shall not confirm the adequacy of any budget request that requests a level of funding that will not enable achievement of the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 including-- 7,a7 requests funding for ,federal law enforcement activities that do not adequately compensate for transfers of drug enforcement resources and personnel to law enforcement and investigation activities2 7,b7 requests funding for law enforcement activities on the borders of the ,united ,states that do not adequately direct resources to drug interdiction and enforcement2 7,c7 requests funding for drug treatment activities that do not provide adequate results and accountability measures2 7,d7 requests funding for drug treatment activities that do not adequately support and enhance ,federal drug treatment programs and capacity2 and 7,e7 requests funding for the operations and management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that does not include a specific request for funds for the ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement to carry out its responsibilities under section #hgh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #deh74 7#d7 ,agency response 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency that receives a description under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall include the funding levels and initiatives described by the ,director in the budget submission for that agency to the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7,b7 ,impact statement ,the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency that has altered its budget submission under this paragraph shall include as an appendix to the budget submission for that agency to the ,office of ,management and ,budget an impact statement that summarizes-- 7i7 the changes made to the budget under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 the impact of those changes on the ability of that agency to perform its other responsibilities1 including any impact on specific missions or programs of the agency4 7,c7 ,congressional notification ,the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit a copy of any impact statement under subparagraph 7,b7 to the ,senate1 the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees1 at the time the budget for that agency is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a74 7#e7 ,certification of budget submissions 7,a7 ,in general ,at the time a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency submits its budget request to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the head of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit a copy of the budget request to the ,director4 7,b7 ,review and certification of submissions ,the ,director shall review each budget submission submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and submit to the appropriate congressional committees one of the following3 7i7 ,a written certification of the budget request for the agency indicating such request fully funds the ,national ,drug ,control ,programs as necessary to achieve the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 including a written statement explaining the basis for the determination that the budget provides sufficient resources for the agency to achieve the goals of the ,strategy4 7ii7 ,a written certification of the budget request for the agency indicating such request partially funds the ,national ,drug ,control ,programs as necessary to achieve the goals of the ,strategy1 including a written statement explaining the basis for the determination and identifying the level of funding sufficient to achieve the goals of the ,strategy4 7iii7 ,a written decertification of the budget request for the agency indicating the ,director is unable to determine whether such budget request for the agency fully funds or partially funds the ,national ,drug ,control ,programs as necessary to achieve the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 including a written statement identifying the additional information necessary for the ,director to make a determination on such budget and the level of funding sufficient to achieve the goals of the ,strategy4 7iv7 ,a written decertification of the budget request for the agency indicating that such budget is insufficient to fund the ,national ,drug ,control ,programs as necessary to achieve the goals of the ,strategy1 including a written statement explaining the basis for the determination that the budget is insufficient and identifying the level of funding sufficient to achieve the goals of the ,strategy4 7d7 ,national drug control program budget proposal ,for each fiscal year1 following the transmission of proposed drug control budget requests to the ,director under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall1 in consultation with the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency and the head of each major national organization that represents law enforcement officers1 agencies1 or associations-- 7#a7 develop a consolidated ,national ,drug ,control ,program budget proposal designed to implement the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy and to inform ,congress and the public about the total amount proposed to be spent on all supply reduction1 demand reduction1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal affairs1 including any drug law enforcement1 and other drug control activities by the ,federal ,government1 which shall conform to the content requirements set forth in subsection 7b77#c7 and include-- 7,a7 for each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 a list of whether the funding level is full1 partial1 or insufficient to achieve the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy or whether the ,director is unable to determine whether the budget request for the agency fully funds or partially funds the agency's activities and contributions as necessary to achieve the goals of ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7,b7 a statement describing the extent to which any budget of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency with less than full funding hinders progress on achieving the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 and 7,c7 alternative funding structures that could improve progress on achieving the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 and 7#b7 submit the consolidated budget proposal to the ,president and ,congress4 7e7 ,budget estimate or request submission to ,congress ,whenever the ,director submits any budget estimate or request to the ,president or the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,director shall concurrently transmit copies of that estimate or request to the appropriate congressional committees4 7f7 ,reprogramming and transfer requests 7#a7 ,in general ,no ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to ,congress a reprogramming or transfer request with respect to any amount of appropriated funds in an amount exceeding #a1jjj1jjj that is included in the ,national ,drug ,control ,program budget unless the request has been approved by the ,director4 ,if the ,director has not responded to a request for reprogramming subject to this paragraph within #cj days after receiving notice of the request having been made1 the request shall be deemed approved by the ,director under this paragraph and forwarded to ,congress4 7#b7 ,appeal ,the head of any ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency may appeal to the ,president any disapproval by the ,director of a reprogramming or transfer request under this subsection4 #ajje4 ,national drug control strategy 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,statement of drug policy priorities ,the ,director shall release a statement of drug policy priorities in the calendar year of a ,presidential inauguration following the inauguration but not later than ,april #a4 7#b7 ,national drug control strategy submitted by the president ,not later than the first ,monday in ,february following the year in which the term of the ,president commences1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7b7 ,development of the national drug control strategy 7#a7 ,promulgation ,the ,director shall promulgate the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 which shall set forth a comprehensive plan to reduce illicit drug use and the consequences of such illicit drug use in the ,united ,states by limiting the availability of and reducing the demand for illegal drugs and promoting prevention1 early intervention1 treatment1 and recovery support for individuals with substance use disorders4 7#b7 ,state and local commitment ,the ,director shall seek the support and commitment of ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials in the formulation and implementation of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7#c7 ,strategy based on evidence ,the ,director shall ensure the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy is based on the best available medical and scientific evidence regarding the policies that are most effective in reducing the demand for and supply of illegal drugs4 7#d7 ,process for development and submission of national drug control strategy ,in developing and effectively implementing the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 the ,director-- 7,a7 shall consult with-- 7i7 the heads of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies2 7ii7 the ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator2 7iii7 the ,interdiction ,committee2 7iv7 the appropriate congressional committees and any other committee of jurisdiction2 7v7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials2 7vi7 private citizens and organizations1 including community and faith-based organizations1 with experience and expertise in demand reduction2 7vii7 private citizens and organizations with experience and expertise in supply reduction2 and 7viii7 appropriate representatives of foreign governments2 and 7,b7 in satisfying the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 shall ensure1 to the maximum extent possible1 that ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials and relevant private organizations commit to support and take steps to achieve the goals and objectives of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7c7 ,contents of the national drug control strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy submitted under subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the current prevalence of illicit drug use in the ,united ,states1 including both the availability of illicit drugs and the prevalence of substance use disorders1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,such description for the previous three years for any drug identified as an emerging threat under section #ajji and any other illicit drug identified by the ,director as having a significant impact on the prevalence of illicit drug use4 7ii7 ,a summary of the data and trends presented in the ,drug ,control ,data ,dashboard required under section #ajac4 7,b7 ,a mission statement detailing the major functions of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program4 7,c7 ,a list of comprehensive1 research-based1 long-range1 quantifiable goals for reducing illicit drug use1 including-- 7i7 the percentage of the total flow of illicit drugs to be interdicted during the time period covered by the ,strategy2 and 7ii7 the number of individuals to receive treatment for substance use disorders4 7,d7 ,a description of how each goal listed in the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy will be achieved1 including-- 7i7 a list of relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and each such agency's related programs1 activities1 and available assets and the role of each such program1 activity1 and asset in achieving the goal2 7ii7 a list of relevant stakeholders and each such stakeholder's role in achieving the goal2 7iii7 an estimate of ,federal funding and other resources needed to achieve each goal2 7iv7 an identification of existing or new coordinating mechanisms needed to achieve the goal2 and 7v7 a description of the ,office's role in facilitating the achievement of such goal4 7,e7 ,for each year covered by the ,strategy1 a performance evaluation plan for each goal listed in the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy for each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 including-- 7i7 specific performance measures for each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency and each such agency's related programs and activities2 7ii7 annual and quarterly objectives and targets for each performance measure2 and 7iii7 an estimate of ,federal funding and other resources needed to achieve each performance measure4 7,f7 ,a list identifying existing data sources or a description of data collection needed to evaluate performance1 including a description of how the ,director will obtain such data4 7,g7 ,a list of anticipated challenges to achieving the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy goals and planned actions to address such challenges2 7,h7 ,a description of how each goal was determined1 including-- 7i7 a description of each required consultation and how such consultation was incorporated2 7ii7 data1 research1 or other information used to inform the decision2 and 7iii7 a statement of whether the goal established in subparagraph 7,c77i7 will be adequate to disrupt drug trafficking organizations that supply the majority of foreign-sourced illicit drugs trafficked into the ,united ,states4 7,i7 ,a #e-year projection for program and budget priorities4 7,j7 ,a review of international1 ,state1 local1 and private sector drug control activities to ensure that the ,united ,states pursues coordinated and effective drug control at all levels of government4 7,k7 ,such statistical data and information as the ,director considers appropriate to demonstrate and assess trends relating to illicit drug use1 the effects and consequences of illicit drug use 7including the effects on children71 supply reduction1 demand reduction1 drug-related law enforcement1 and the implementation of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7#b7 ,additional strategies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall include in the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy the additional strategies required under this paragraph and shall comply with the following3 7i7 ,provide a copy of the additional strategies to the appropriate congressional committees and to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7ii7 ,issue the additional strategies in consultation with the head of each relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency and any relevant official of a ,state1 local or ,tribal government1 and the government of other countries4 7iii7 ,not change any existing agency authority or construe any strategy described under this paragraph to amend or modify any law governing interagency relationship but may include recommendations about changes to such authority or law4 7iv7 ,present separately from the rest of any strategy described under this paragraph any information classified under criteria established by an ,executive order1 or whose public disclosure1 as determined by the ,director or the head of any relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 would be detrimental to the law enforcement or national security activities of any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal agency4 7,b7 ,requirement for southwest border counternarcotics 7i7 ,purposes ,the ,southwest ,border ,counternarcotics ,strategy shall-- 7,i7 set forth the ,government's strategy for preventing the illegal trafficking of drugs across the international border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico1 including through ports of entry and between ports of entry on that border2 7,,ii7 state the specific roles and responsibilities of the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies for implementing that strategy2 and 7,,iii7 identify the specific resources required to enable the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to implement that strategy4 7ii7 ,specific content related to drug tunnels between the united states and mexico ,the ,southwest ,border ,counternarcotics ,strategy shall include-- 7,i7 a strategy to end the construction and use of tunnels and subterranean passages that cross the international border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico for the purpose of illegal trafficking of drugs across such border2 and 7,,ii7 recommendations for criminal penalties for persons who construct or use such a tunnel or subterranean passage for such a purpose4 7,c7 ,requirement for ,northern ,border ,counternarcotics ,strategy 7i7 ,purposes ,the ,northern ,border ,counternarcotics ,strategy shall-- 7,i7 set forth the strategy of the ,federal ,government for preventing the illegal trafficking of drugs across the international border between the ,united ,states and ,canada1 including through ports of entry and between ports of entry on the border2 7,,ii7 state the specific roles and responsibilities of each relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency for implementing the strategy2 7,,iii7 identify the specific resources required to enable the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to implement the strategy2 7,,iv7 be designed to promote1 and not hinder1 legitimate trade and travel2 and 7,v7 reflect the unique nature of small communities along the international border between the ,united ,states and ,canada1 ongoing cooperation and coordination with ,canadian law1 enforcement authorities1 and variations in the volumes of vehicles and pedestrians crossing through ports of entry along the international border between the ,united ,states and ,canada4 7ii7 ,specific content related to cross-border indian reservations ,the ,northern ,border ,counternarcotics ,strategy shall include-- 7,i7 a strategy to end the illegal trafficking of drugs to or through ,indian reservations on or near the international border between the ,united ,states and ,canada2 and 7,,ii7 recommendations for additional assistance1 if any1 needed by ,tribal law enforcement agencies relating to the strategy1 including an evaluation of ,federal technical and financial assistance1 infrastructure capacity building1 and interoperability deficiencies4 7#c7 ,classified information ,any contents of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy that involve information properly classified under criteria established by an ,executive order shall be presented to ,congress separately from the rest of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7#d7 ,selection of data and information ,in selecting data and information for inclusion under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall ensure-- 7,a7 the inclusion of data and information that will permit analysis of current trends against previously compiled data and information where the ,director believes such analysis enhances long-term assessment of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 and 7,b7 the inclusion of data and information to permit a standardized and uniform assessment of the effectiveness of drug treatment programs in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,annual performance supplement ,not later than the first ,monday in ,february of each year following the year in which the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy is submitted pursuant to subsection 7a77#b71 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a supplement to the ,strategy that shall include-- 7#a7 annual and quarterly quantifiable and measurable objectives and specific targets to accomplish long-term quantifiable goals specified in the ,strategy2 and 7#b7 for each year covered by the ,strategy1 a performance evaluation plan for each goal listed in the ,strategy for each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 including-- 7,a7 specific performance measures for each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency and each such agency's related programs and activities2 7,b7 annual and quarterly objectives and targets for each performance measure2 and 7,c7 an estimate of ,federal funding and other resources needed to achieve each performance measure4 7e7 ,submission of revised strategy ,the ,president may submit to ,congress a revised ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy that meets the requirements of this section-- 7#a7 at any time1 upon a determination of the ,president1 in consultation with the ,director1 that the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy in effect is not sufficiently effective2 or 7#b7 if a new ,president or ,director takes office4 7f7 ,failure of ,president to submit ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy ,if the ,president does not submit a ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy to ,congress in accordance with subsection 7a77#b71 not later than five days after the first ,monday in ,february following the year in which the term of the ,president commences1 the ,president shall send a notification to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 explaining why the ,strategy was not submitted2 and 7#b7 specifying the date by which the ,strategy will be submitted4 #ajjf4 ,development of an annual national drug control assessment 7a7 ,timing ,not later than the first ,monday in ,february of each year1 the ,director shall submit to the ,president1 ,congress1 and the appropriate congressional committees1 a report assessing the progress of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency toward achieving the annual goals1 objectives1 and targets contained in the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy applicable to the prior fiscal year4 7b7 ,process for development of the annual assessment ,not later than ,november #a of each year1 the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit1 in accordance with guidance issued by the ,director1 to the ,director an evaluation of progress by the agency with respect to drug control program goals using the performance measures for the agency developed under this section1 including progress with respect to-- 7#a7 success in achieving the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7#b7 success in reducing domestic and foreign sources of illegal drugs2 7#c7 success in expanding access to and increasing the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment2 7#d7 success in protecting the borders of the ,united ,states 7and in particular the ,southwestern border of the ,united ,states7 from penetration by illegal narcotics2 7#e7 success in reducing crime associated with drug use in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 success in reducing the negative health and social consequences of drug use in the ,united ,states2 and 7#g7 implementation of drug treatment and prevention programs in the ,united ,states and improvements in the adequacy and effectiveness of such programs4 7c7 ,contents of the annual assessment ,the ,director shall include in the annual assessment required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 a summary of each evaluation received by the ,director under subsection 7b72 7#b7 a summary of the progress of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency toward the drug control program goals of the agency using the performance measures for the agency developed under this section2 7#c7 an assessment of the effectiveness of each ,drug ,control ,program agency and program in achieving the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy for the previous year1 including a specific evaluation of whether the applicable goals1 measures1 objectives1 and targets for the previous year were met2 7#d7 for ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies that administer grant programs1 an evaluation of the effectiveness of each grant program1 including an accounting of the funds disbursed by the program in the prior year and a summary of how those funds were used by the grantees and sub-grantees during that period2 7#e7 a detailed accounting of the amount of funds obligated by each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency in carrying out the responsibilities of that agency under the ,strategy1 including the information submitted to the ,director under section #ajjg7;b72 7#f7 an assessment of the effectiveness of any ,emerging ,threat ,response ,plan in effect for the previous year1 including a specific evaluation of whether the objectives and targets were met and reasons for the success or failure of the previous year's plan2 7#g7 a detailed accounting of the amount of funds obligated during the previous fiscal year for carrying out the media campaign under section #ajji7;d71 including each recipient of funds1 the purpose of each expenditure1 the amount of each expenditure1 any available outcome information1 and any other information necessary to provide a complete accounting of the funds expended2 and 7#h7 the assessments required under this subsection shall be based on the ,performance ,measurement ,system describe in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,performance measurement system ,the ,director shall include in the annual assessment required under subsection 7a7 a national drug control performance measurement system1 that-- 7#a7 develops annual1 #b-year1 and #e-year performance measures1 objectives1 and targets for each ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy goal and objective established for reducing drug use1 availability1 and the consequences of drug use2 7#b7 describes the sources of information and data that will be used for each performance measure incorporated into the performance measurement system2 7#c7 identifies major programs and activities of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies that support the goals and annual objectives of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7#d7 evaluates the contribution of demand reduction and supply reduction activities implemented by each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency in support of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7#e7 monitors consistency between the drug-related goals1 measures1 targets1 and objectives of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and ensures that each agency's goals and budgets support1 and are fully consistent with1 the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 and 7#f7 coordinates the development and implementation of national drug control data collection and reporting systems to support policy formulation and performance measurement1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 the quality of current drug use measurement instruments and techniques to measure supply reduction and demand reduction activities2 7,b7 the adequacy of the coverage of existing national drug use measurement instruments and techniques to measure the illicit drug user population1 and groups that are at risk for illicit drug use2 7,c7 the adequacy of the coverage of existing national treatment outcome monitoring systems to measure the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment in reducing illicit drug use and criminal behavior during and after the completion of substance use disorder treatment2 and 7,d7 the actions the ,director shall take to correct any deficiencies and limitations identified pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7e7 ,modifications ,a description of any modifications made during the preceding year to the national drug performance measurement system described in subsection 7d7 shall be included in each report submitted under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,annual report on consultation ,the ,director shall include in the annual assessment required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 a detailed description of how the ,office has consulted with and assisted ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments with respect to the formulation and implementation of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy and other relevant issues2 and 7#b7 a general review of the status of1 and trends in1 demand reduction activities by private sector entities and community-based organizations1 including faith-based organizations1 to determine their effectiveness and the extent of cooperation1 coordination1 and mutual support between such entities and organizations and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government agencies4 7g7 ,performance-budget coordinator 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,director shall designate or appoint a ,united ,states ,performance-,budget ,coordinator to-- 7,a7 ensure the ,director has sufficient information about the performance of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 the impact ,federal funding has had on the goals in the ,strategy1 and the likely contributions to the goals of the ,strategy based on funding levels of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 to make an independent assessment of the budget request of each agency under section #ajjd2 7,b7 advise the ,director on agency budgets1 performance measures and targets1 and additional data and research needed to make informed policy decisions in the ,national ,drug ,control ,budget and ,strategy2 and 7,c7 other duties as may be determined by the ,director with respect to measuring or assessing performance or agency budgets4 7#b7 ,determination of position ,the ,director shall determine whether the coordinator position is a career or noncareer position in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 #ajjg4 ,monitoring and evaluation of national drug control program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall monitor implementation of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program and the activities of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies in carrying out the goals and objectives of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy including-- 7#a7 conducting program and performance audits and evaluations2 and 7#b7 requesting assistance from the ,inspector ,general of the relevant agency in such audits and evaluations4 7b7 ,accounting of funds expended ,not later than ,december #a of each year and in accordance with guidance issued by the ,director1 the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to the ,director a detailed accounting of all funds expended by the agency for ,national ,drug ,control ,program activities during the previous fiscal year and shall ensure such detailed accounting is authenticated by the ,inspector ,general for such agency prior to submission to the ,director4 7c7 ,notification ,the ,director shall notify any ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency if its activities are not in compliance with the responsibilities of the agency under the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 transmit a copy of each such notification to the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees1 and maintain a copy of each such notification4 7d7 ,recommendations ,the ,director shall make such recommendations to the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees as the ,director determines are appropriate regarding changes in the organization1 management1 and budgets of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 and changes in the allocation of personnel to and within those agencies1 to implement the policies1 goals1 priorities1 and objectives established under section #ajjb7;c77#a7 and the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7e7 ,authorization1 ,development1 and ,implementation of a ,coordinated ,tracking ,system 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,director1 shall establish a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs which shall-- 7,a7 be the central repository of all relevant grants2 7,b7 identify duplication1 overlap1 or gaps in funding to provide increased accountability of federally-funded grants for substance abuse treatment1 prevention1 and enforcement2 7,c7 identify impediments that applicants currently have in the grant application process with applicable agencies2 and 7,d7 be developed and maintained by the ,office with the support of designated ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 and any other agency determined by the ,director4 7#b7 ,performance metrics ,the ,director shall identify metrics and achievable goals for grant recipients in furtherance of the ,strategy4 ,such metrics should be used to measure how effective each federally funded initiative is in achieving the objectives of the ,strategy and to enable comparisons of federally funded initiatives to identify those that are the most cost effective4 7#c7 ,grant ,application ,standardization ,the ,director1 in consultation with the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 shall develop a plan for coordinating and standardizing drug control grant application processes and develop a joint application to be used by all ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to reduce the administrative burden and improve oversight of ,federal funds4 7#d7 ,central portal ,the ,director shall maintain on the public1 electronic portal of the ,office a list all drug control grant award opportunities available in a central location4 ,the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall provide a complete list of all drug control program grant award opportunities to the ,director and annually update such list4 7#e7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,director shall include in the assessment submitted to ,congress under section #ajjf an assessment on progress under this section and the feasibility of block grants of ,federal funding to ,states4 #ajjh4 ,coordination and oversight of the national drug control program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall coordinate and oversee the implementation by the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies of the policies1 goals1 objectives1 and priorities established under section #ajjb7;c77#a7 and the fulfillment of the responsibilities of such agencies under the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy and make recommendations to ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency heads with respect to implementation of ,national ,drug ,control ,programs4 7b7 ,detailing employees to other agencies 7#a7 ,request ,the ,director may request the head of an agency or program of the ,federal ,government to place agency personnel who are engaged in drug control activities on temporary detail to another agency in order to implement the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7#b7 ,agency compliance ,the head of the agency shall comply with such a request4 7#c7 ,maximum number of detailees ,the maximum number of personnel who may be detailed to another agency 7including the ,office7 under this subsection during any fiscal year is-- 7,a7 for the ,department of ,defense1 #ej2 and 7,b7 for any other agency1 #aj4 7c7 ,directing federal funding ,the ,director may transfer funds made available to a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency for ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy programs and activities to another account within such agency or to another ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency for ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy programs and activities1 except that-- 7#a7 the authority under this subsection may be limited in an annual appropriations ,act or other provision of ,federal law2 7#b7 the ,director may exercise the authority under this subsection only with the concurrence of the head of each affected agency2 7#c7 in the case of an interagency transfer1 the total amount of transfers under this subsection may not exceed #c percent of the total amount of funds made available for ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy programs and activities to the agency from which those funds are to be transferred2 7#d7 funds transferred to an agency under this subsection may only be used to increase the funding for programs or activities authorized by law2 7#e7 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees and any other applicable committees of jurisdiction1 a reprogramming or transfer request in advance of any transfer under this subsection in accordance with the regulations of the affected agency or agencies2 and 7,b7 annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the effect of all transfers of funds made pursuant to this subsection or section #ajjd7;f7 during the #ab-month period preceding the date on which the report is submitted2 and 7#f7 funds may only be used for-- 7,a7 expansion of demand reduction activities2 7,b7 interdiction of illicit drugs on the high seas1 in ,united ,states territorial waters1 and at ,united ,states ports of entry by officers and employees of ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and domestic and foreign law enforcement officers2 7,c7 accurate assessment and monitoring of international drug production and interdiction programs and policies2 7,d7 activities to facilitate and enhance the sharing of domestic and foreign intelligence information among ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies related to the production and trafficking of drugs in the ,united ,states and foreign countries2 and 7,e7 activities to prevent the diversion of prescription drugs for illicit use and research related to any of these activities4 7d7 ,directing ,federal funding to respond to emerging threats 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may transfer funds made available to a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency for ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy programs and activities to another account within such agency or to another ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency for ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy programs and activities to implement the provisions of a plan developed under section #ajji1 except that-- 7,a7 the authority under this subsection may be limited in an annual appropriations ,act or other provision of ,federal law2 7,b7 in the case of an interagency transfer1 the total amount of transfers under this subsection may not exceed #aj percent of the total amount of funds made available for ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy programs and activities to the agency from which those funds are to be transferred2 7,c7 funds transferred to an agency under this subsection may only be used to increase the funding for programs or activities authorized by law2 7,d7 no transfer of funds under this subsection may result in a reduction in total ,federal expenditures for substance use disorder treatment2 7,e7 the ,director shall-- 7i7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees and any other applicable committees of jurisdiction1 a reprogramming or transfer request in advance of any transfer under this subsection in accordance with the regulations of each affected agency2 and 7ii7 annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the effect of all transfers of funds made pursuant to this subsection or section #ajjd7;f7 during the #ab-month period preceding the date on which the report is submitted2 and 7,f7 funds may only be used for-- 7i7 expansion of demand reduction activities2 7ii7 interdiction of illicit drugs on the high seas1 in ,united ,states territorial waters1 and at ,united ,states ports of entry by officers and employees of ,drug ,control ,program agencies and domestic and foreign law enforcement officers2 7iii7 accurate assessment and monitoring of international drug production and interdiction programs and policies2 7iv7 activities to facilitate and enhance the sharing of domestic and foreign intelligence information among ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies related to the production and trafficking of drugs in the ,united ,states and foreign countries2 and 7v7 activities to prevent the diversion of prescription drugs for illicit use and research related to any of these activities4 7#b7 ,inadequacy of transfer ,in the event the authority under this subsection is inadequate to implement the provisions of a plan developed under section #ajji1 the ,director shall submit a request for funding to ,congress as soon as the ,director becomes aware of the need for additional funding4 7e7 ,fund control notices 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may issue to the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency a fund control notice to ensure compliance with the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,strategy4 ,a fund control notice may direct that all or part of an amount appropriated to the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency account be obligated by-- 7,a7 months1 fiscal year quarters1 or other time periods2 and 7,b7 activities1 functions1 projects1 or object classes4 7#b7 ,unauthorized obligation or expenditure prohibited ,an officer or employee of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall not make or authorize an expenditure or obligation contrary to a fund control notice issued by the ,director4 7#c7 ,disciplinary action for violation ,in the case of a violation of paragraph 7#b7 by an officer or employee of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 the head of the agency1 upon the request of and in consultation with the ,director1 may subject the officer or employee to appropriate administrative discipline1 including1 when circumstances warrant1 suspension from duty without pay or removal from office4 7#d7 ,congressional notice ,not later than #e days after issuance of a fund control notice1 the ,director shall submit a copy of such fund control notice to the appropriate congressional committees and make such notice publicly available4 7#e7 ,restrictions ,the ,director shall not issue a fund control notice to direct that all or part of an amount appropriated to the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency account be obligated1 modified1 or altered in any manner contrary1 in whole or in part1 to a specific appropriation or statute4 7f7 ,exclusions ,the authorities described under subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 do not apply to any program under subchapter ,,ii or ,,iii4 7g7 ,foreign assistance act participation ,the ,director may participate in the drug certification process pursuant to section #dij of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;j7 and section #gjf of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbi;j-l74 7h7 ,certifications of policy changes to director 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall1 unless exigent circumstances require otherwise1 notify the ,director in writing regarding any proposed change in policies relating to the activities of that agency under the ,national ,drug ,control ,program prior to implementation of such change4 ,the ,director shall promptly review such proposed change and certify to the head of that agency in writing whether such change is consistent with the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7#b7 ,exception ,if prior notice of a proposed change under paragraph 7#a7 is not practicable-- 7,a7 the head of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall notify the ,director of the proposed change as soon as practicable2 and 7,b7 upon such notification1 the ,director shall review the change and certify to the head of that agency in writing whether the change is consistent with the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7i7 ,work in conjunction with assistant for national security affairs ,the ,director shall1 in any matter affecting national security interests1 work in conjunction with the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs4 #ajji4 ,emerging threats taskforce1 plan1 media campaign 7a7 ,emerging threats task force 7#a7 ,emerging and continuing threats coordinator ,the ,director shall designate or appoint a ,united ,states ,emerging and ,continuing ,threats ,coordinator to perform the duties of that position described in this section and such other duties as may be determined by the ,director4 ,the ,director shall determine whether the coordinator position is a career or noncareer position in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7#b7 ,establishment and monitoring ,the ,emerging and ,continuing ,threats ,coordinator 7referred to in this section as the ,coordinator7 shall monitor evolving and emerging drug threats in the ,united ,states and shall serve as ,chair of an ,emerging ,threats ,task ,force 7in this section1 referred to as the task force74 ,the ,director shall appoint other members of the ,task force1 which shall include representatives from-- 7,a7 ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies or other agencies2 7,b7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,fusion ,center established in section #ajac2 and 7,d7 other entities as determined to be necessary by the ,director4 7#c7 ,information review and sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the task force shall disseminate and facilitate the sharing with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials and other entities as determined by the ,director of pertinent information and data relating to the following3 7i7 ,recent trends in drug supply and demand4 7ii7 ,fatal and nonfatal overdoses4 7iii7 ,demand for and availability of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment1 including the extent of the unmet treatment need1 and treatment admission trends4 7iv7 ,recent trends in drug interdiction1 supply1 and demand from ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies4 7v7 ,other subject matter as determined necessary by the ,director4 7,b7 ,contract1 agreement1 and other authority ,the ,director may award contracts1 enter into interagency agreements1 manage individual projects1 and conduct other operational activities in support of the identification of emerging threats and in support of the development1 implementation1 and assessment of ,emerging ,threat ,response ,plans4 7,c7 ,data analysis activities ,in support of the task force1 the ,national ,drug ,control ,fusion ,center is authorized to conduct and provide to the task force the results of data analysis activities that the task force requests to aid in their review of recent trends in the data disseminated under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,criteria to identify emerging drug threats ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a task force first meets1 the task force shall develop and recommend to the ,director criteria to be used to identify an emerging drug threat or the termination of an emerging drug threat designation based on information gathered by the task force in paragraph 7#b71 statistical data1 and other evidence4 7#e7 ,meetings ,the task force shall meet in person not less frequently than quarterly and at additional meetings if determined to be necessary by and at the call of the ,chair to-- 7,a7 identify and discuss evolving and emerging drug trends in the ,united ,states using the criteria established in paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 formulate the plan described in subsection 7c72 7,c7 oversee implementation of the plan described in subsection 7c72 and 7,d7 provide such other advice to the ,coordinator and ,director concerning strategy and policies for emerging drug threats and trends as the task force determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,coordinator1 the task force1 and the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 may designate an emerging drug threat in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,standards for designation ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,coordinator1 shall promulgate and make publicly available standards by which a designation under paragraph 7#a7 and the termination of such designation may be made4 ,in developing such standards1 the ,director shall consider the recommendations of the task force and other criteria the ,director considers to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,public statement required ,the ,director shall publish a public written statement on the portal of the ,office explaining the designation of an emerging drug threat or the termination of such designation and shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the availability of such statement when a designation or termination of such designation has been made4 7c7 ,plan 7#a7 ,public availability of plan ,not later than #fj days after making a designation under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall publish and make publicly available an ,emerging ,threat ,response ,plan and notify the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees of such plan's availability4 7#b7 ,timing ,not less frequently than every #ij days after the date on which the plan is published under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall update the plan and report on implementation of the plan1 until the ,director issues the public statement required under subsection 7b77#c7 to terminate the emerging threat designation4 7#c7 ,contents of an emerging threat response plan ,the ,director shall include in the plan-- 7,a7 a comprehensive strategic assessment of the emerging drug threat1 including the current availability of1 demand for1 and effectiveness of evidence-based prevention1 treatment1 and enforcement programs and efforts to respond to the emerging drug threat2 7,b7 comprehensive1 research-based1 long-range1 quantifiable goals for addressing the emerging drug threat1 including for reducing the supply of the emerging drug threat and for expanding the availability and effectiveness of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and prevention programs to reduce the demand for the emerging drug threat2 7,c7 performance measures pertaining to the plan's goals1 including quantifiable and measurable objectives and specific targets2 7,d7 the level of funding needed to implement the plan1 including whether funding is available to be reprogrammed or transferred to support implementation of the plan or whether additional appropriations are necessary to implement the plan2 7,e7 an implementation strategy for the education and public awareness campaign under subsection 7d71 including goals as described under subparagraph 7,b7 and performance measures1 objectives1 and targets1 as described under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,f7 any other information necessary to inform the public of the status1 progress1 or response of an emerging drug threat4 7#d7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which a designation is made under subsection 7b71 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,president1 the appropriate congressional committees1 and the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 shall issue guidance on implementation of the plan described in subsection 7c7 to the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and any other relevant agency determined to be necessary by the ,director4 7,b7 ,coordinator's responsibilities ,the ,coordinator shall-- 7i7 direct the implementation of the plan among the agencies identified in the plan1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and other relevant entities2 7ii7 facilitate information-sharing between agencies identified in the plan1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and other relevant entities2 and 7iii7 monitor implementation of the plan by coordinating the development and implementation of collection and reporting systems to support performance measurement and adherence to the plan by agencies identified in plan1 where appropriate4 7,c7 ,reporting ,not later than #ahj days after designation under subsection 7b7 and in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the head of each agency identified in the plan shall submit to the ,coordinator a report on implementation of the plan4 7d7 ,education and public awareness campaign for emerging drug threats 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after a designation under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall establish and implement an evidence-based substance use prevention education and public awareness campaign to inform the public about the dangers of any drug designated as an emerging drug threat4 ,such campaign shall-- 7,a7 educate the public about the dangers of such drug1 including patient and family education about the characteristics and hazards of such drugs and methods to safeguard against such dangers1 including the safe disposal of such drugs2 7,b7 support evidence-based prevention programs targeting audiences' attitudes1 perceptions1 and beliefs concerning substance use and intentions to initiate or continue such use2 7,c7 increase awareness of the negative consequences of drug use2 7,d7 encourage individuals affected by substance use disorders to seek treatment and provide such individuals with information on how to recognize addiction issues1 what forms of evidence-based treatment options are available1 and how to access such treatment2 and 7,e7 combat the stigma of addiction and substance use disorders1 including the stigma of treating such disorders with medication-assisted treatment therapies4 7#b7 ,consultation ,for the planning of the campaign under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 the head of any appropriate ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency to obtain advice on evidence-based scientific information for policy1 program development1 and evaluation2 7,b7 experts in evidence-based media campaigns1 education1 evaluation1 and communication2 7,c7 experts on the designated drug2 7,d7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government officials and relevant agencies2 7,e7 the public2 7,f7 appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,g7 any other affected person4 7#c7 ,gifts and donations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director may accept gifts and donations 7in cash or in kind1 including voluntary and uncompensated services or property71 which shall be available until expended1 for the purpose of supporting the education and outreach campaign authorized in this section1 including the media campaign4 7,b7 ,ethics guidelines ,the ,director shall establish written guidelines setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether a gift or donation should be declined under this section because the acceptance of the gift or donation would-- 7i7 reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the ,director or the ,office1 or any employee of the ,office1 to carry out responsibilities or official duties under this chapter in a fair and objective manner2 or 7ii7 compromise the integrity or the appearance of integrity of programs or services provided under this chapter or of any official involved in those programs or services4 7,c7 ,annual report required ,not later than the first ,monday in the ,february of each year1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report that identifies the sources of any gift or donation accepted by the ,office or any contractor acting on behalf of the ,office1 under this subsection1 including the value of each gift and donation provided by each source of the gift4 7#d7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,for any campaign established under this subsection1 the ,director shall ensure the following3 7i7 ,implementation is evidence-based1 meets accepted standards for public awareness campaigns1 and uses available resources in a manner to make the most progress toward achieving the goals identified in the emerging threats plan and paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,information disseminated through the campaign is accurate4 7iii7 ,the ,director approves the strategy of the campaign1 all material distributed through the campaign1 and the use of any ,federal funds used for the campaign4 7iv7 ,the campaign is designed using strategies found to be most effective at achieving such goals1 which may include-- 7,i7 a media campaign1 as described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,,ii7 local1 regional1 or population specific messaging2 7,,iii7 establishing partnerships and promoting coordination among community stakeholders1 including public1 nonprofit organizations1 and for profit entities2 7,,iv7 providing support1 training1 and technical assistance to establish and expand school and community prevention programs2 7,v7 creating websites to publicize and disseminate information2 7,,vi7 conducting outreach and providing educational resources for parents2 7,,vii7 establishing ,state or regional advisory councils to provide input and recommendations to raise awareness regarding the drug designated as an emerging drug threat2 7,,viii7 collaborating with law enforcement2 and 7,,ix7 support for school-based public health education classes to improve teen knowledge about the effects of such designated drug4 7,b7 ,media campaign ,any campaign implemented under this subsection may include a media component1 which-- 7i7 shall be designed to prevent the use of the drug designated as an emerging drug threat and to achieve the goals of paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 shall be carried out through competitively awarded contracts to entities providing for the professional production and design of such campaign2 and 7iii7 may include the use of television1 radio1 ,internet1 social media1 and other commercial marketing venues and may be targeted to specific age groups based on peer-reviewed social research4 7,c7 ,required notice for communication from the ,office ,any communication1 including an advertisement1 paid for or otherwise disseminated by the ,office directly or through a contract awarded by the ,office shall include a prominent notice informing the audience that the communication was a paid for by of the ,office4 7#e7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,performance evaluation ,the ,director shall include an evaluation of the campaign in the annual assessment under section #ajjf1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,a performance evaluation of the campaign1 including progress toward meeting the goals1 objectives1 measures1 and targets identified in the emerging threats plan4 7ii7 ,a description of all policies and practices to eliminate the potential for waste1 fraud1 abuse1 and to ensure ,federal funds are used responsibly4 7iii7 ,a list of all contracts or other agreements entered into to implement the campaign4 7iv7 ,the results of any financial audit of the campaign4 7v7 ,a description of any evidence used to develop the campaign4 7,b7 ,independent evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after establishing a campaign under paragraph 7#a7 and not less than frequently than every two years thereafter1 the ,director shall-- 7i7 designate an independent entity to evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign with meeting the goals established in the emerging threat plan and paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 submit the results of the independent evaluation to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#f7 ,funding prohibitions ,none of the amounts made available under this subsection may be obligated for any of the following3 7,a7 ,to supplant current anti-drug community-based coalitions4 7,b7 ,to supplant pro bono public service time donated by national and local broadcasting network for other public services campaigns4 7,c7 ,for partisan political purposes1 or express advocacy in support of or to defeat any clearly identified candidate1 clearly identified ballot initiative1 or clearly identified legislative or regulatory proposal4 7,d7 ,for any advocacy in support of any particular company1 industry association1 or advocacy group or the explicit policy positions held by such groups4 7,e7 ,to direct any individuals to a specific type of substance use disorder treatment1 treatment facility1 medical provider1 or form of medication assisted treatment4 7,f7 ,to fund any advertising that features any elected officials1 persons seeking elected office1 cabinet level officials1 or other ,federal officials employed pursuant to section #bac of ,schedule ,c of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,office to carry out this section1 #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #ajaj4 ,national and international coordination 7a7 ,dissemination of research and information to ,states ,the ,director shall ensure that drug control research and information is effectively disseminated by ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to ,state and local governments and nongovernmental entities involved in demand reduction by-- 7#a7 encouraging formal consultation between any such agency that conducts or sponsors research1 and any such agency that disseminates information in developing research and information product development agendas2 7#b7 encouraging such agencies 7as appropriate7 to develop and implement dissemination plans that specifically target ,state and local governments and nongovernmental entities involved in demand reduction2 and 7#c7 supporting the substance abuse information clearinghouse administered by the ,administrator of the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration and established in section #eja7;d77#af7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act by-- 7,a7 encouraging all ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to provide all appropriate and relevant information2 and 7,b7 supporting the dissemination of information to all interested entities4 7b7 ,standards 7#a7 ,development ,the ,director shall coordinate the development of evidence-based standards developed by ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and other relevant agencies and non-,federal entities to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and nongovernmental entities related to drug control policies1 practices1 and procedures1 such as the investigation of drug-related deaths1 by-- 7,a7 encouraging appropriate agencies and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments to develop data standards for drug control practices and procedures and related statistical data2 7,b7 encouraging information sharing between appropriate agencies and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments of relevant drug control information and data2 7,c7 establishing a working group of agencies1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and other relevant stakeholders to discuss and develop such standards2 and 7,d7 facilitating collaboration among agencies1 non-,federal entities1 ,states1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and nongovernmental agencies4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,director shall promote the implementation of the standards described in paragraph 7#a7 by-- 7,a7 encouraging adoption by providing the standards to ,state and local governments through the internet1 annual publications or periodicals1 and other widely-disseminated means2 and 7,b7 facilitating the use and dissemination of such standards among ,state and local governments by-- 7i7 providing technical assistance to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments seeking to adopt or implement such standards2 and 7ii7 coordinating seminars and training sessions for ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments seeking to adopt or implement such standards4 7c7 ,private sector 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director or the head of a ,national ,drug ,control ,program 7as designated by the ,director7 shall coordinate with the private sector to promote private research and development of medications to treat or prevent addiction1 including research and development for non-addictive pain management medication1 abuse deterrent formulations1 medication-assisted treatment1 and other addiction research determined to be necessary by the ,director by-- 7,a7 encouraging the sharing of information regarding evidence-based treatment addiction findings and related data between agencies and the private sector1 as appropriate2 7,b7 encouraging collaboration between appropriate agencies and the private sector2 and 7,c7 providing private sector entities with relevant statistical data and information to enhance research as permissible4 7#b7 ,working group ,the ,director may establish a working group of ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and the private sector stakeholders to discuss and disseminate best practices1 research and development1 and other related issues1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,model ,acts ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall provide for or shall enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to-- 7,a7 advise ,states on establishing laws and policies to address illicit drug use issues2 and 7,b7 revise such model ,state drug laws and draft supplementary model ,state laws to take into consideration changes in illicit drug use issues in the ,state involved4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #a1bej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7e7 ,drug court training and technical assistance program 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,director may make a grant to a nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance to drug courts4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7f7 ,international coordination ,the ,director shall facilitate international drug control coordination efforts4 7g7 ,state1 ,local1 and ,tribal ,affairs ,coordinator ,the ,director shall designate or appoint a ,united ,states ,state1 ,local1 and ,tribal ,affairs ,coordinator to perform the duties of the ,office outlined in this section and section #ajje and such other duties as may be determined by the ,director with respect to coordination of drug control efforts between agencies and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments4 ,the ,director shall determine whether the coordinator position is a career or noncareer position in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 #ajaa4 ,interdiction 7a7 ,united states interdiction coordinator 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall designate or appoint a ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator to perform the duties of that position described in paragraph 7#b7 and such other duties as may be determined by the ,director with respect to coordination of efforts to interdict illicit drugs from entering the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator shall be responsible to the ,director for-- 7,a7 coordinating the interdiction activities of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to ensure consistency with the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7,b7 on behalf of the ,director1 developing and issuing1 on or before ,march #a of each year and in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 a ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan to ensure the coordination and consistency described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 assessing the sufficiency of assets committed to illicit drug interdiction by the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies2 and 7,d7 advising the ,director on the efforts of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency to implement the ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan4 7#c7 ,staff ,the ,director shall assign such permanent staff of the ,office as he considers appropriate to assist the ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator to carry out the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b71 and may request that appropriate ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies detail or assign staff to assist in carrying out such activities4 7#d7 ,national interdiction command and control plan 7,a7 ,purposes ,the ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan-- 7i7 shall set forth the ,government's strategy for drug interdiction2 7ii7 shall state the specific roles and responsibilities of the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies for implementing that strategy2 7iii7 shall identify the specific resources required to enable the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to implement that strategy2 and 7iv7 may include recommendations about changes to existing agency authorities or laws governing interagency relationships4 7,b7 ,consultation with other agencies ,before the submission of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy or annual supplement required under section #ajje7;d71 as applicable1 the ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator shall issue the ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan1 in consultation with the other members of the ,interdiction ,committee described in subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,report to congress ,on or before ,march #a of each year1 the ,director1 through the ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees1 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 a report that includes-- 7i7 a copy of that year's ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan2 7ii7 information for the previous #aj years regarding the number and type of seizures of drugs by each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency conducting drug interdiction activities and statistical information on the geographic areas of such seizures2 and 7iii7 information for the previous #aj years regarding the number of air and maritime patrol hours undertaken by each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency conducting drug interdiction activities and statistical information on the geographic areas in which such patrol hours took place4 7,d7 ,classified annex ,the report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,c7 may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,interdiction committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,interdiction ,committee shall meet to-- 7,a7 discuss and resolve issues related to the coordination1 oversight1 and integration of international1 border1 and domestic drug interdiction efforts in support of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7,b7 review the annual ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan1 and provide advice to the ,director and the ,united ,states ,interdiction ,coordinator concerning that plan2 and 7,c7 provide such other advice to the ,director concerning drug interdiction strategy and policies as the committee determines is appropriate4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,director shall designate one of the members of the ,interdiction ,committee to serve as chair4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the members of the ,interdiction ,committee shall meet1 in person and not through any delegate or representative1 at least once per calendar year1 before ,march #a4 ,at the call of the ,director or the chair1 the ,interdiction ,committee may hold additional meetings1 which shall be attended by the members in person1 or through such delegates or representatives as the members may choose4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 the chair of the ,interdiction ,committee shall submit to the ,director and to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the results of the meetings and any significant findings of the committee during the previous #ab months4 ,such report may include a classified annex4 #ajab4 ,treatment coordinator 7a7 ,united ,states treatment coordinator 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall designate or appoint a ,united ,states ,treatment ,coordinator to perform the responsibilities of that position described in paragraph 7#b7 and such other duties as may be determined by the ,director with respect to coordination of efforts to expand the availability of substance use disorder treatment with the goal of eliminating the unmet treatment need4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,united ,states ,treatment ,coordinator shall be responsible to the ,director for-- 7,a7 coordinating the activities of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies undertaken to expand the availability of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment to ensure consistency with the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7,b7 on behalf of the ,director1 developing and issuing1 on or before ,march #a of each year and in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 a ,national ,treatment ,plan to ensure the coordination and consistency described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 assessing the sufficiency of ,federal resources directed to substance use disorder treatment by the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies2 7,d7 encouraging the adoption by all substance use disorder treatment providers of evidence-based standards to guide all aspects of treatment provided2 and 7,e7 advising the ,director on the efforts of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency to implement the ,national ,treatment ,plan4 7#c7 ,staff ,the ,director shall assign such permanent staff of the ,office of the ,united ,states ,treatment ,coordinator as the ,director determines to be appropriate to assist the ,united ,states ,treatment ,coordinator to carry out the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b71 and may request that appropriate ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies detail or assign staff to assist in carrying out such responsibilities4 7#d7 ,national treatment plan 7,a7 ,purposes ,the ,national ,treatment ,plan-- 7i7 shall identify the unmet need for treatment for evidence-based substance use disorders including opioid use disorders1 and set forth the ,government's strategy for closing the gap between available and needed treatment through all sources2 7ii7 shall describe the specific roles and responsibilities of the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies for implementing that strategy2 7iii7 shall identify the specific resources required to enable the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to implement that strategy2 7iv7 shall identify the resources1 including private sources1 required to eliminate the unmet need for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment2 and 7v7 may include recommendations about changes to existing agency authorities or laws governing interagency relationships4 7,b7 ,consultation with other agencies ,before the submission of the ,national ,treatment ,strategy or annual supplement required under section #ajje7;d71 as applicable1 the ,united ,states ,treatment ,coordinator shall issue the ,national ,treatment ,plan1 in consultation with the other members of the ,interdiction ,committee described in subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,report to congress ,on or before ,march #a of each year1 the ,director1 through the ,united ,states ,treatment ,coordinator1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a copy of that year's ,national ,treatment ,plan2 7b7 ,treatment committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,treatment ,committee shall meet to-- 7,a7 review and discuss the adequacy of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment as well as the unmet need for treatment2 7,b7 review and discuss the status of the implementation of the ,national ,treatment ,plan2 and 7,c7 provide such other advice to the ,director concerning substance use disorder treatment initiatives as the committee determines is appropriate4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,director shall designate one of the members of the ,treatment ,committee to serve as chair4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the members of the ,treatment ,committee shall meet1 in person and not through any delegate or representative1 at least once per calendar year1 before ,march #a4 ,at the call of the ,director or the chair1 the ,treatment ,committee may hold additional meetings1 which shall be attended by the members in person1 or through such delegates or representatives as the members may choose4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 the chair of the ,treatment ,committee shall submit to the ,director and to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the results of the meetings and any significant findings of the committee during the previous #ab months4 ,such report may include a classified annex4 #ajac4 ,critical information coordination 7a7 ,national drug control fusion center 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,director shall1 in consultation with the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency1 designate an agency to establish a ,national ,drug ,control ,fusion ,center 7referred to in this section as the ,center74 ,the ,center shall operate under the authority of the ,director and shall work with the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to collect1 compile1 analyze1 and facilitate the sharing of data on the use of illicit drugs1 treatment for substance use disorder1 and interdiction of illicit drugs4 ,the ,center shall be considered a statistical agency or unit1 as that term is defined in section #ejb of the ,confidential ,information ,protection and ,statistical ,efficiency ,act of #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note7 and shall have the necessary independence to ensure any data or information acquired by an agency under a pledge of confidentiality and for exclusively statistical purposes is used exclusively for statistical purposes4 7#b7 ,center director ,there shall be at the head of the ,center a ,center ,director who shall be appointed by the ,director from among individuals qualified and distinguished in data governance and statistical analysis4 7#c7 ,data compilation ,the ,director1 acting through the ,center ,director1 shall do the following3 7,a7 ,coordinate data collection activities among the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies4 7,b7 ,collect information not otherwise collected by ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies as necessary to inform the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7,c7 ,compile and analyze any data required to be collected under this chapter4 7,d7 ,disseminate technology1 as appropriate1 to ,states and local jurisdictions to enable or improve the collection of data on drug use1 including the recordation of the occurrence of fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses4 7,e7 ,compile information collected by ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies on grants issued through any ,national ,drug ,control ,program1 including for any grant the following3 7i7 ,the recipient4 7ii7 ,the amount4 7iii7 ,the intended purpose4 7iv7 ,any evidence of the efficacy of the outcomes achieved by the program funded through the grant4 7v7 ,any assessments of how the grant met its intended purpose4 7#d7 ,toxicology screening 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,center ,director may establish a toxicology screening program that engages in-- 7i7 secondary analysis of urine samples that would otherwise be discarded by-- 7,i7 hospitals and drug treatment programs2 7,,ii7 correctional facilities1 booking sites1 probation programs1 drug courts1 and related facilities2 and 7,,iii7 coroners and medical examiners2 and 7ii7 analysis of other physical samples1 as determined by the ,center ,director to be valuable for understanding the prevalence of any illicit drug4 7,b7 ,de-identification of information ,the ,center ,director shall ensure that no samples have any personally identifiable information prior to collection4 7,c7 ,limitation on use ,no data obtained from analysis conducted under this paragraph may be used as evidence in any proceeding4 7,d7 ,state program ,the ,center ,director may establish a program that enables ,states and local jurisdictions to submit up to #bj urine samples per year for toxicology analysis for the purposes of identifying substances present in individuals who have suffered fatal drug overdoses4 7#e7 ,authority to contract ,the ,director may award contracts1 enter into interagency agreements1 manage individual projects1 and conduct other operational activities under this subsection4 7b7 ,critical drug control information and evidence plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the first ,monday in ,february of each year1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a systematic plan for increasing data collection to enable real-time surveillance of drug control threats1 developing analysis and monitoring capabilities1 and identifying and addressing policy questions relevant to the ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 ,strategy1 and ,program4 ,such plan shall be made available on the public online portal of the ,office1 shall cover at least a #d-year period beginning with the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the plan is submitted and published1 and contain the following3 7,a7 ,a list of policy-relevant questions for which the ,director and each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency intends to develop evidence to support the ,national ,drug ,control ,program and ,strategy4 7,b7 ,a list of data the ,director and each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency intends to collect1 use1 or acquire to facilitate the use of evidence in drug control policymaking and monitoring4 7,c7 ,a list of methods and analytical approaches that may be used to develop evidence to support the ,national ,drug ,control ,program and ,strategy and related policy4 7,d7 ,a list of any challenges to developing evidence to support policymaking1 including any barriers to accessing1 collecting1 or using relevant data4 7,e7 ,a description of the steps the ,director and the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency will take to effectuate the plan4 7,f7 ,any other relevant information as determined by the ,director4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consult with the following3 7,a7 ,the public4 7,b7 ,any evaluation or analysis units and personnel of the ,office4 7,c7 ,office officials responsible for implementing privacy policy4 7,d7 ,office officials responsible for data governance4 7,e7 ,the appropriate congressional committees4 7,f7 ,any other individual or entity as determined by the ,director4 7c7 ,evidence-based policy 7#a7 ,harm reduction programs ,when developing the national drug control policy1 any policy of the ,director1 including policies relating to syringe exchange programs for intravenous drug users1 shall be based on the best available medical and scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of such policy in promoting individual health1 preventing the spread of infectious disease and the impact of such policy on drug addiction and use4 ,in making any policy relating to harm reduction programs1 the ,director shall consult with the ,national ,institutes of ,health and the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 7#b7 ,fund restriction for the legalization of controlled substances ,the ,director shall ensure that no ,federal funds appropriated to the ,office shall be expended for any study or contract relating to the legalization 7for a medical use or any other use7 for which a listing in schedule ,i is in effect under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab74 7d7 ,drug control data dashboard 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,center ,director1 shall establish and maintain a data dashboard on the online portal of the ,office to be known as the ,drug ,control ,data ,dashboard4 ,the ,director shall ensure the user interface of the dashboard is constructed with modern design standards4 ,to the extent practicable1 the data made available on the dashboard shall be publicly available in a machine-readable format and searchable by year1 agency1 drug1 and location4 7#b7 ,data ,the data included in the ,drug ,control ,data ,dashboard shall be updated not less frequently than quarterly and shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,for each substance identified under section #ajje7;c77#a77;,a77i7-- 7i7 the total amount seized and disrupted in the calendar year and each of the previous #c calendar years2 7ii7 the known and estimated flows into the ,united ,states from all sources in the calendar year and each of the previous #c calendar years2 7iii7 the total amount of known flows that could not be interdicted or disrupted in the calendar year and each of the previous #c calendar years2 7iv7 the known and estimated levels of domestic production in the calendar year and each of the previous three calendar years1 including the levels of domestic production if the drug is a prescription drug1 as determined under the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act1 for which a listing is in effect under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab72 and 7v7 the average street price for the calendar year and the highest known street price during the preceding #aj-year period4 7,b7 ,for the calendar year and each of the previous three years data sufficient to show1 disaggregated by ,state and1 to the extent feasible1 by region within a ,state1 county1 or city1 the following3 7i7 ,the number of fatal and non-fatal overdoses caused by each drug identified under subparagraph 7,a77i74 7ii7 ,the prevalence of substance use disorders4 7iii7 ,the number of individuals who have received substance use disorder treatment1 including medication assisted treatment1 for a substance use disorder1 including treatment provided through publicly-financed health care programs4 7iv7 ,the extent of the unmet need for substance use disorder treatment1 including the unmet need for medication-assisted treatment4 7,c7 ,data sufficient to show the extent of prescription drug diversion1 trafficking1 and misuse in the calendar year and each of the previous #c calendar years4 7,d7 ,any quantifiable measures the ,director determines to be appropriate to detail progress toward the achievement of the goals of the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy4 7e7 ,access to information 7#a7 ,in general ,upon the request of the ,director1 the head of any ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall cooperate with and provide to the ,director any statistics1 studies1 reports1 and other information prepared or collected by the agency concerning the responsibilities of the agency under the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy that relate to-- 7,a7 drug control2 or 7,b7 the manner in which amounts made available to that agency for drug control are being used by that agency4 7#b7 ,protection of intelligence information 7,a7 ,in general ,the authorities conferred on the ,office and the ,director by this chapter shall be exercised in a manner consistent with provisions of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq474 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to protect information provided pursuant to this chapter regarding intelligence sources and methods4 7,b7 ,duties of director ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall1 to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 render full assistance and support to the ,office and the ,director4 7#c7 ,required reports from national drug control agencies ,the head of each ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to the ,director such information and reports as requested from such ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency by the ,director1 which shall include from the appropriate ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies3 7,a7 ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 the head of a designated ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to the ,director and the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the quantity of illegal drug cultivation and manufacturing in the ,united ,states on lands owned or under the jurisdiction of their respective agencies that was seized or eradicated by their personnel during the preceding calendar year4 7,b7 ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 the head of a designated ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to the ,director and the appropriate congressional committees information for the preceding year regarding-- 7i7 the number and type of seizures of drugs by each component of the agency seizing drugs1 as well as statistical information on the geographic areas of such seizures2 and 7ii7 the number of air and maritime patrol hours primarily dedicated to drug supply reduction missions undertaken by each component of the agency4 7,c7 ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 the head of a designated ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to the ,director and the appropriate congressional committees information for the preceding year regarding the number of air and maritime patrol hours primarily dedicated to drug supply reduction missions undertaken by each component of the agency4 7,d7 ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 the head of a designated ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency shall submit to the ,director and the appropriate congressional committees information for the preceding year regarding the number and type of-- 7i7 arrests for drug violations2 7ii7 prosecutions for drug violations by ,united ,states ,attorneys2 and 7iii7 seizures of drugs by each component of the ,department of ,justice seizing drugs1 as well as statistical information on the geographic areas of such seizures4 7f7 ,data exchange standards for improved interoperability 7#a7 ,interagency and intergovernmental designation and use of data exchange standards working group ,the ,director shall establish a working group of ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 ,state1 local and ,tribal government health and law enforcement agencies1 and data governance experts to develop consensus data exchange standards for necessary categories of information that allow effective electronic exchange of information between ,states1 between ,state agencies1 between ,states and ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 and any other drug control relevant data exchange4 7#b7 ,data exchange standards must be nonproprietary and interoperable ,the data exchange standards designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 be nonproprietary and interoperable4 7#c7 ,other requirements ,in designating data exchange standards under this subsection1 the working group shall1 to the extent practicable1 incorporate-- 7,a7 interoperable standards developed and maintained by an international voluntary consensus standards body1 as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,b7 interoperable standards developed and maintained by intergovernmental partnerships2 and 7,c7 interoperable standards developed and maintained by ,federal entities with authority over contracting and financial assistance4 7#d7 ,data exchange standards for federal reporting 7,a7 ,designation ,the ,director may1 in consultation with the working group established under this section1 ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 designate data exchange standards to govern ,federal reporting and exchange requirements for ,national ,drug ,control ,programs1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the data exchange reporting standards required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 incorporate a widely accepted1 nonproprietary1 searchable1 machine-readable format2 7ii7 be consistent with and implement applicable accounting principles2 7iii7 be implemented in a manner that is cost-effective and improves program efficiency and effectiveness2 and 7iv7 be capable of being continually upgraded as necessary4 7,c7 ,incorporation of nonproprietary standards ,in designating data exchange standards under this paragraph1 the ,director shall1 to the extent practicable1 incorporate existing nonproprietary standards4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a change to existing data exchange standards for ,federal reporting about a program referred to in this section1 if the head of the agency responsible for administering the program finds the standards to be effective and efficient4 7#e7 ,termination ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate not earlier than #fj days after the public notification of termination by the ,director4 7g7 ,annual data collection and dissemination requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall collect and disseminate1 as appropriate1 such information as the ,director determines is appropriate1 but not less than the information described in this subsection4 ,to the extent practicable1 the data shall be publicly available in a machine-readable format on the ,drug ,control ,data ,dashboard1 be searchable by year1 agency1 drug1 and location1 and cover not less than the previous #aj-year period4 7#b7 ,preparation and dissemination of information ,the ,director shall prepare and disseminate the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of current illicit drug use 7including inhalants and steroids7 and availability1 impact of illicit drug use1 and treatment availability1 which assessment shall include-- 7i7 estimates of drug prevalence and frequency of use as measured by national1 ,state1 and local surveys of illicit drug use and by other special studies of nondependent and dependent illicit drug use2 7ii7 illicit drug use in the workplace and the productivity lost by such use2 and 7iii7 illicit drug use by arrestees1 probationers1 and parolees4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the reduction of illicit drug availability1 for each drug identified under section #ajje7;c77#a77;,a77i71 as measured by-- 7i7 the quantities of such drug available for consumption in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the amount of such drug entering the ,united ,states2 7iii7 the number of illicit drug manufacturing laboratories seized and destroyed of each relevant drug and the number of hectares cultivated and destroyed domestically and in other countries of each relevant drug2 7iv7 the number of metric tons of such drug seized2 and 7v7 changes in the price and purity of such drug4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the reduction of the consequences of illicit drug use and availability1 which shall include-- 7i7 the cost of treating substance use disorder in the ,united ,states1 such as the quantity of illicit drug-related services provided2 7ii7 the annual national health care cost of illicit drug use2 and 7iii7 the extent of illicit drug-related crime and criminal activity4 7,d7 ,a determination of the status of drug treatment in the ,united ,states1 by assessing-- 7i7 public and private treatment utilization2 and 7ii7 the number of illicit drug users the ,director estimates meet diagnostic criteria for treatment4 7,e7 ,a summary of the efforts made to coordinate with private sector entities to conduct private research and development of medications to treat addiction by-- 7i7 screening chemicals for potential therapeutic value2 7ii7 developing promising compounds2 7iii7 conducting clinical trials2 7iv7 seeking ,food and ,drug ,administration approval for drugs to treat addiction2 7v7 marketing the drug for the treatment of addiction2 7vi7 urging physicians to use the drug in the treatment of addiction2 and 7vii7 encouraging insurance companies to reimburse the cost of the drug for the treatment of addiction4 #ajad4 ,annual audit and investigation requirements 7a7 ,periodic ,government ,accountability ,office ,audits of programs and operations ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 conduct and supervise an audit and investigation relating to the programs and operations of-- 7,a7 the ,office2 or 7,b7 certain programs within the ,office1 including-- 7i7 the ,high ,intensity ,drug ,trafficking ,areas ,program2 and 7iii7 the media campaign under section #ajji7;d72 and 7#b7 submit to the ,director and the appropriate congressional committees a report containing an evaluation of and recommendations on the-- 7,a7 policies and activities of the programs and operations subject to the audit and investigation2 7,b7 economy1 efficiency1 and effectiveness in the administration of the reviewed programs and operations2 and 7,c7 policy or management changes needed to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations4 #ajae4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter1 except as otherwise specified1 to remain available until expended1 #ah1djj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 ,,ii ,high ,intensity ,drug ,trafficking ,areas ,program #ajba4 ,high intensity drug trafficking areas program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,office a program to be known as the ,high ,intensity ,drug ,trafficking ,areas ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program is to reduce drug trafficking and drug production in the ,united ,states by-- 7,a7 facilitating cooperation among ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies to share information and implement coordinated enforcement activities2 7,b7 enhancing law enforcement intelligence sharing among ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies2 7,c7 providing reliable law enforcement intelligence to law enforcement agencies needed to design effective enforcement strategies and operations2 and 7,d7 supporting coordinated law enforcement strategies which maximize use of available resources to reduce the supply of illegal drugs in designated areas and in the ,united ,states as a whole4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 heads of the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 and the ,governor of each applicable ,state1 may designate any specified area of the ,united ,states as a high intensity drug trafficking area4 7#b7 ,activities ,after making a designation under paragraph 7#a7 and in order to provide ,federal assistance to the area so designated1 the ,director may-- 7,a7 obligate such sums as are appropriated for the ,program2 7,b7 direct the temporary reassignment of ,federal personnel to such area1 subject to the approval of the head of the agency that employs such personnel2 7,c7 take any other action authorized under this chapter to provide increased ,federal assistance to those areas2 and 7,d7 coordinate activities under this section 7specifically administrative1 recordkeeping1 and funds management activities7 with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials4 7c7 ,petitions for designation ,the ,director shall establish and maintain regulations under which a coalition of interested law enforcement agencies from an area may petition for designation as a high intensity drug trafficking area 7in this section referred to as the ,,hidta74 ,such regulations shall provide for a regular review by the ,director of the petition1 including a recommendation regarding the merit of the petition to the ,director by a panel of qualified1 independent experts4 7d7 ,factors for consideration ,in considering whether to designate an area under this section as a high intensity drug trafficking area1 the ,director shall consider1 in addition to such other criteria as the ,director considers to be appropriate1 the extent to which-- 7#a7 the area is a significant center of illegal drug production1 manufacturing1 importation1 or distribution2 7#b7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies have committed resources to respond to the drug trafficking problem in the area1 thereby indicating a determination to respond aggressively to the problem2 7#c7 drug-related activities in the area are having a significant harmful impact in the area1 and in other areas of the country2 and 7#d7 a significant increase in allocation of ,federal resources is necessary to respond adequately to drug-related activities in the area4 7e7 ,organization of high intensity drug trafficking areas 7#a7 ,executive board and officers ,to be eligible for funds appropriated under this section1 each high intensity drug trafficking area shall be governed by an ,executive ,board4 ,the ,executive ,board shall designate a chairman1 vice chairman1 and any other officers to the ,executive ,board that it determines are necessary4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,executive ,board of a high intensity drug trafficking area shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 providing direction and oversight in establishing and achieving the goals of the high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,b7 managing the funds of the high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,c7 reviewing and approving all funding proposals consistent with the overall objective of the high intensity drug trafficking area2 and 7,d7 reviewing and approving all reports to the ,director on the activities of the high intensity drug trafficking area4 7#c7 ,board representation ,none of the funds appropriated under this section may be expended for any high intensity drug trafficking area1 or for a partnership or region of a high intensity drug trafficking area1 if the ,executive ,board for such area1 region1 or partnership1 does not apportion an equal number of votes between representatives of participating agencies and representatives of participating ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies4 ,where it is impractical for an equal number of representatives of agencies and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies to attend a meeting of an ,executive ,board in person1 the ,executive ,board may use a system of proxy votes or weighted votes to achieve the voting balance required by this paragraph4 7#d7 ,no agency relationship ,the eligibility requirements of this section are intended to ensure the responsible use of ,federal funds4 ,nothing in this section is intended to create an agency relationship between individual high intensity drug trafficking areas and the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,use of funds ,the ,director shall ensure that not more than #e percent of ,federal funds appropriated for the ,program are expended for drug treatment programs and not more than #e percent of the ,federal funds appropriated for the ,program are expended for drug prevention programs4 7g7 ,counterterrorism activities 7#a7 ,assistance authorized ,the ,director may authorize use of resources available for the ,program to assist ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies in investigations and activities related to terrorism and prevention of terrorism1 especially but not exclusively with respect to such investigations and activities that are also related to drug trafficking4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,director shall ensure-- 7,a7 that assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 remains incidental to the purpose of the ,program to reduce drug availability and carry out drug-related law enforcement activities2 and 7,b7 that significant resources of the ,program are not redirected to activities exclusively related to terrorism1 except on a temporary basis under extraordinary circumstances1 as determined by the ,director4 7h7 ,role of drug enforcement administration ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 shall ensure that a representative of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration is included in the ,intelligence ,support ,center for each high intensity drug trafficking area4 7i7 ,emerging threat response fund 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,director may expend up to #aj percent of the amounts appropriated under this section on a discretionary basis1 in accordance with the criteria established under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to respond to any emerging drug trafficking threat in an existing high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,b7 to establish a new high intensity drug trafficking area2 or 7,c7 to expand an existing high intensity drug trafficking area4 7#b7 ,consideration of impact ,in allocating funds under this subsection1 the ,director shall consider-- 7,a7 the impact of activities funded on reducing overall drug traffic in the ,united ,states1 or minimizing the probability that an emerging drug trafficking threat will spread to other areas of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 such other criteria as the ,director considers appropriate4 7j7 ,annual hidta program budget submissions ,as part of the documentation that supports the ,president's annual budget request for the ,office1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a budget justification that includes-- 7#a7 the amount proposed for each ,,hidta1 conditional upon a review by the ,office of the request submitted by such ,,hidta and the performance of such ,,hidta1 with supporting narrative descriptions and rationale for each request2 7#b7 a detailed justification that explains-- 7,a7 the reasons for the proposed funding level and how such funding level was determined based on a current assessment of the drug trafficking threat in each high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,b7 how such funding will ensure that the goals and objectives of each such area will be achieved2 and 7,c7 how such funding supports the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 and 7#c7 the amount of ,,hidta funds used to investigate and prosecute organizations and individuals trafficking in each major illicit drug1 as identified by the ,director1 in the prior calendar year1 and a description of how those funds were used4 7k7 ,hidta annual evaluation report ,as part of each ,national ,drug ,control ,evaluation assessment under section #ajjf1 the ,director shall include1 for each designated high intensity drug trafficking area1 a report that-- 7#a7 describes-- 7,a7 the specific purposes for the high intensity drug trafficking area2 and 7,b7 the specific long-term and short-term goals and objectives for the high intensity drug trafficking area2 7#b7 includes an evaluation of the performance of the high intensity drug trafficking area in accomplishing the specific long-term and short-term goals and objectives identified under subparagraph 7#a77;,b72 7#c7 assesses the number and operation of all federally funded drug enforcement task forces within such high intensity drug trafficking area2 7#d7 describes-- 7,a7 each ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal drug enforcement task force operating in such high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,b7 how such task forces coordinate with each other1 with any high intensity drug trafficking area task force1 and with investigations receiving funds from the ,organized ,crime and ,drug ,enforcement ,task ,force2 7,c7 what steps1 if any1 each such task force takes to share information regarding drug trafficking and drug production with other federally funded drug enforcement task forces in the high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,d7 the role of the high intensity drug trafficking area in coordinating the sharing of such information among task forces2 7,e7 the nature and extent of cooperation by each ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal participant in ensuring that such information is shared among law enforcement agencies and with the high intensity drug trafficking area2 7,f7 the nature and extent to which information sharing and enforcement activities are coordinated with joint terrorism task forces in the high intensity drug trafficking area2 and 7,g7 any recommendations for measures needed to ensure that task force resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to reduce the availability of illegal drugs in the high intensity drug trafficking areas2 and 7#e7 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence-- 7,a7 evaluates existing and planned law enforcement intelligence systems supported by such high intensity drug trafficking area1 or utilized by task forces receiving any funding under the ,program1 including the extent to which such systems ensure access and availability of law enforcement intelligence to ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies within the high intensity drug trafficking area and outside of such area2 7,b7 evaluates the extent to which ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in each high intensity drug trafficking area are sharing law enforcement intelligence information to assess current drug trafficking threats and design appropriate enforcement strategies2 and 7,c7 identifies the measures needed to improve effective sharing of information and law enforcement intelligence regarding drug trafficking and drug production among ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement participating in a high intensity drug trafficking area1 and between such agencies and similar agencies outside the high intensity drug trafficking area4 7l7 ,coordination of law enforcement intelligence sharing with organized crime drug enforcement task force program 7#a7 ,drug enforcement intelligence sharing ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 shall ensure that any drug enforcement intelligence obtained by the ,intelligence ,support ,center for each high intensity drug trafficking area is shared1 on a timely basis1 with the drug intelligence fusion center operated by the ,organized ,crime ,drug ,enforcement ,task ,force of the ,department of ,justice4 7#b7 ,certification ,before the ,director awards any funds to a high intensity drug trafficking area1 the ,director shall certify that the law enforcement entities participating in that ,,hidta are providing laboratory seizure data to the national clandestine laboratory database at the ,el ,paso ,intelligence ,center4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,office to carry out this section #bhj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7n7 ,specific purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall ensure that1 of the amounts appropriated for a fiscal year for the ,program1 at least #b4e percent is used in high intensity drug trafficking areas with severe neighborhood safety and illegal drug distribution problems4 7#b7 ,required uses ,the funds used under paragraph 7#a7 shall be used to ensure the safety of neighborhoods and the protection of communities1 including the prevention of the intimidation of witnesses of illegal drug distribution and related activities and the establishment of or support for programs that provide protection or assistance to witnesses in court proceedings4 7#c7 ,best practice models ,the ,director shall work with the ,h,i,d,t,as to develop and maintain best practice models to assist ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in addressing witness safety1 relocation1 financial and housing assistance1 or any other services related to witness protection or assistance in cases of illegal drug distribution and related activities4 ,the ,director shall ensure dissemination of the best practice models to each ,,hidta4 ,,iii ,drug-,free ,communities ,support ,program #ajca4 ,establishment of drug-free communities support program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director shall establish a program to support communities in the development and implementation of comprehensive1 long-term plans and programs to prevent and treat substance use and misuse among youth4 7b7 ,program ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 make and track grants to grant recipients2 7#b7 provide for technical assistance and training1 data collection1 and dissemination of information on state-of-the-art practices that the ,director determines to be effective in reducing substance use2 and 7#c7 provide for the general administration of the ,program4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,director shall appoint an ,administrator to carry out the ,program4 7d7 ,contracting ,the ,director may employ any necessary staff and may enter into contracts or agreements with national drug control agencies1 including interagency agreements1 to delegate authority for the execution of grants and for such other activities necessary to carry out this chapter4 #ajcb4 ,program authorization 7a7 ,grant eligibility ,to be eligible to receive an initial grant or a renewal grant under this subchapter1 a coalition shall meet each of the following criteria3 7#a7 ,application ,the coalition shall submit an application to the ,administrator in accordance with section #ajcc7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,major sector involvement 7,a7 ,in general ,the coalition shall consist of #a or more representatives of each of the following categories3 7i7 ,youth4 7ii7 ,parents4 7iii7 ,businesses4 7iv7 ,the media4 7v7 ,schools4 7vi7 ,organizations serving youth4 7vii7 ,law enforcement4 7viii7 ,religious or fraternal organizations4 7ix7 ,civic and volunteer groups4 7x7 ,health care professionals4 7xi7 ,state1 local1 or tribal governmental agencies with expertise in the field of substance use prevention or substance use disorders 7including1 if applicable1 the ,state authority with primary authority for substance use and misuse74 7xii7 ,other organizations involved in reducing the prevalence of substance use and misuse or substance use disorders4 7,b7 ,elected officials ,if feasible1 in addition to representatives from the categories listed in subparagraph 7,a71 the coalition shall have an elected official 7or a representative of an elected official7 from-- 7i7 the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 the government of the appropriate ,state and political subdivision thereof or the governing body or an ,indian tribe 7as that term is defined in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7e7774 7,c7 ,representation ,an individual who is a member of the coalition may serve on the coalition as a representative of not more than #a category listed under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,commitment ,the coalition shall demonstrate1 to the satisfaction of the ,administrator-- 7,a7 that the representatives of the coalition have worked together on substance use and misuse reduction initiatives1 which1 at a minimum1 includes initiatives that target drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a71 for a period of not less than #f months1 acting through entities such as task forces1 subcommittees1 or community boards2 and 7,b7 substantial participation from volunteer leaders in the community involved 7especially in cooperation with individuals involved with youth such as parents1 teachers1 coaches1 youth workers1 and members of the clergy74 7#d7 ,mission and strategies ,the coalition shall1 with respect to the community involved-- 7,a7 have as its principal mission the reduction of illegal drug use1 which1 at a minimum1 includes the use of illegal drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a71 in a comprehensive and long-term manner1 with a primary focus on youth in the community2 7,b7 describe and document the nature and extent of the substance use and misuse problem1 which1 at a minimum1 includes the use and misuse of drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a71 in the community2 7,c7 7i7 provide a description of substance use and misuse prevention and treatment programs and activities1 which1 at a minimum1 includes programs and activities relating to the use and misuse of drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a71 in existence at the time of the grant application2 and 7ii7 identify substance use and misuse programs and service gaps1 which1 at a minimum1 includes programs and gaps relating to the use and misuse of drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a71 in the community2 7,d7 develop a strategic plan to reduce substance use and misuse among youth1 which1 at a minimum1 includes the use and misuse of drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a71 in a comprehensive and long-term fashion2 and 7,e7 work to develop a consensus regarding the priorities of the community to combat substance use and misuse among youth1 which1 at a minimum1 includes the use and misuse of drugs described in section #ajcg7f77;,a74 7#e7 ,sustainability ,the coalition shall demonstrate that the coalition is an ongoing concern by demonstrating that the coalition-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 7,i7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7,,ii7 an entity that the ,administrator determines to be appropriate2 or 7ii7 part of1 or is associated with1 an established legal entity2 7,b7 receives financial support 7including1 in the discretion of the ,administrator1 in-kind contributions7 from non-,federal sources2 and 7,c7 has a strategy to solicit substantial financial support from non-,federal sources to ensure that the coalition and the programs operated by the coalition are self-sustaining4 7#f7 ,accountability ,the coalition shall-- 7,a7 establish a system to measure and report outcomes-- 7i7 consistent with common indicators and evaluation protocols established by the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 approved by the ,administrator2 7,b7 conduct-- 7i7 for an initial grant under this subchapter1 an initial benchmark survey of drug use among youth 7or use local surveys or performance measures available or accessible in the community at the time of the grant application72 and 7ii7 biennial surveys 7or incorporate local surveys in existence at the time of the evaluation7 to measure the progress and effectiveness of the coalition2 and 7,c7 provide assurances that the entity conducting an evaluation under this paragraph1 or from which the coalition receives information1 has experience-- 7i7 in gathering data related to substance use and misuse among youth2 or 7ii7 in evaluating the effectiveness of community anti-drug coalitions4 7#g7 ,additional criteria ,the ,director shall not impose any eligibility criteria on new applicants or renewal grantees not provided in this chapter4 7b7 ,grant amounts 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,grants 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7iv71 for a fiscal year1 the ,administrator may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph1 an amount not to exceed the amount of non-,federal funds raised by the coalition1 including in-kind contributions1 for that fiscal year4 7ii7 ,suspension of grants ,if such grant recipient fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may suspend the grant1 after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal4 7iii7 ,renewal grants ,subject to clause 7iv71 the ,administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this subparagraph for each fiscal year following the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded1 in an amount not to exceed the amount of non-,federal funds raised by the coalition1 including in-kind contributions1 for that fiscal year1 during the #d-year period following the period of the initial grant4 7iv7 ,limitation ,the amount of a grant award under this subparagraph may not exceed #abe1jjj for a fiscal year4 7,b7 ,coalition awards 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,administrator may1 with respect to a community1 make a grant to #a eligible coalition that represents that community4 7ii7 ,exception ,the ,administrator may make a grant to more than #a eligible coalition that represents a community if-- 7,i7 the eligible coalitions demonstrate that the coalitions are collaborating with one another2 and 7,,ii7 each of the coalitions has independently met the requirements set forth in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,rural coalition grants 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,in general ,in addition to awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 to stimulate the development of coalitions in sparsely populated and rural areas1 the ,administrator may award a grant in accordance with this section to a coalition that represents a county with a population that does not exceed #cj1jjj individuals4 ,in awarding a grant under this paragraph1 the ,administrator may waive any requirement under subsection 7a7 if the ,administrator considers that waiver to be appropriate4 7ii7 ,matching requirement ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 for a fiscal year1 the ,administrator may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph1 an amount not to exceed the amount of non-,federal funds raised by the coalition1 including in-kind contributions1 for that fiscal year4 7iii7 ,suspension of grants ,if such grant recipient fails to continue to meet any criteria specified in subsection 7a7 that has not been waived by the ,administrator pursuant to clause 7i71 the ,administrator may suspend the grant1 after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal4 7,b7 ,renewal grants ,the ,administrator may award a renewal grant to an eligible coalition that is a grant recipient under this paragraph for each fiscal year following the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded1 in an amount not to exceed the amount of non-,federal funds raised by the coalition1 including in-kind contributions1 during the #d-year period following the period of the initial grant4 7,c7 ,limitations 7i7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant award under this paragraph shall not exceed #abe1jjj for a fiscal year4 7ii7 ,awards ,with respect to a county referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator may award a grant under this section to not more than #a eligible coalition that represents the county4 7#c7 ,additional grants 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,f71 the ,administrator may award an additional grant under this paragraph to an eligible coalition awarded a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 for any first fiscal year after the end of the #d-year period following the period of the initial grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 as the case may be4 7,b7 ,scope of grants ,a coalition awarded a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 including a renewal grant under such paragraph1 may not be awarded another grant under such paragraph1 and is eligible for an additional grant under this section only under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,no priority for applications ,the ,administrator may not afford a higher priority in the award of an additional grant under this paragraph than the ,administrator would afford the applicant for the grant if the applicant were submitting an application for an initial grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 rather than an application for a grant under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,renewal grants ,subject to subparagraph 7,f71 the ,administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this paragraph for each of the fiscal years of the #d-;fiscal-year period following the fiscal year for which the initial additional grant under subparagraph 7,a7 is awarded in an amount not to exceed amounts as follows3 7i7 ,for the first and second fiscal years of that #d-;fiscal-year period1 the amount equal to #hj percent of the non-,federal funds1 including in-kind contributions1 raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year4 7ii7 ,for the third and fourth fiscal years of that #d-;fiscal-year period1 the amount equal to #fg percent of the non-,federal funds1 including in-kind contributions1 raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year4 7,e7 ,suspension ,if a grant recipient under this paragraph fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may suspend the grant1 after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal4 7,f7 ,limitation ,the amount of a grant award under this paragraph may not exceed #abe1jjj for a fiscal year4 7#d7 ,process for suspension ,a grantee shall not be suspended or terminated under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 7#b77;,a77iii71 or 7#c77;,c7 unless that grantee is afforded a fair1 timely1 and independent appeal prior to such suspension or termination4 7c7 ,treatment of funds for coalitions representing certain organizations ,funds appropriated for the substance use and misuse activities of a coalition that includes a representative of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,indian ,health ,service1 or a tribal government agency with expertise in the field of substance use prevention may be counted as non-,federal funds raised by the coalition for purposes of this section4 7d7 ,priority in awarding grants ,in awarding grants under subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i71 priority shall be given to a coalition serving economically disadvantaged areas4 #ajcc4 ,information collection and dissemination with respect to grant recipients 7a7 ,coalition information 7#a7 ,general auditing authority ,for the purpose of audit and examination1 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 shall have access to any books1 documents1 papers1 and records that are pertinent to any grant or grant renewal request under this chapter2 and 7,b7 may periodically request information from a grant recipient to ensure that the grant recipient meets the applicable criteria under section #ajcb7;a74 7#b7 ,application process ,the ,administrator shall issue a request for proposal regarding1 with respect to the grants awarded under section #ajcb1 the application process1 grant renewal1 and suspension or withholding of renewal grants4 ,each application under this paragraph shall be in writing and shall be subject to review by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,reporting ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and in a manner consistent with applicable law1 minimize reporting requirements by a grant recipient and expedite any application for a renewal grant made under this subchapter4 7b7 ,data collection and dissemination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may collect data from-- 7,a7 national substance use and misuse organizations that work with eligible coalitions1 community anti-drug coalitions1 departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government1 or ,state or local governments and the governing bodies of ,indian tribes2 and 7,b7 any other entity or organization that carries out activities that relate to the purposes of the ,program4 7#b7 ,activities of administrator ,the ,administrator may-- 7,a7 evaluate the utility of specific initiatives relating to the purposes of the ,program2 7,b7 conduct an evaluation of the ,program2 and 7,c7 disseminate information described in this subsection to-- 7i7 eligible coalitions and other substance use prevention organizations2 and 7ii7 the general public4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator shall carry out activities under this subsection in consultation with the ,national ,community ,antidrug ,coalition ,institute4 7#d7 ,limitation on use of certain funds for evaluation of program ,amounts for activities under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 may not be derived from amounts under section #ajch7;a7 except for amounts that are available under section #ajch7;b7 for administrative costs4 #ajcd4 ,technical assistance and training 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,technical assistance and agreements ,with respect to any grant recipient or other organization1 the ,administrator may-- 7,a7 offer technical assistance and training2 and 7,b7 enter into contracts and cooperative agreements4 7#b7 ,coordination of programs ,the ,administrator may facilitate the coordination of programs between a grant recipient and other organizations and entities4 7b7 ,training ,the ,administrator may provide training to any representative designated by a grant recipient in-- 7#a7 coalition building2 7#b7 task force development2 7#c7 mediation and facilitation1 direct service1 assessment and evaluation2 or 7#d7 any other activity related to the purposes of the ,program4 #ajce4 ,supplemental grants for coalition mentoring activities 7a7 ,authority to make grants ,as part of the program established under section #ajca1 the ,director may award an initial grant under this subsection1 and renewal grants under subsection 7f71 to any coalition awarded a grant under section #ajcb that meets the criteria specified in subsection 7d7 in order to fund coalition mentoring activities by such coalition in support of the program4 7b7 ,treatment with other grants 7#a7 ,supplement ,a grant awarded to a coalition under this section is in addition to any grant awarded to the coalition under section #ajcb4 7#b7 ,requirement for basic grant ,a coalition may not be awarded a grant under this section for a fiscal year unless the coalition was awarded a grant or renewal grant under section #ajcb7;b7 for that fiscal year4 7c7 ,application ,a coalition seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the ,administrator an application for the grant in such form and manner as the ,administrator may require4 7d7 ,criteria ,a coalition meets the criteria specified in this subsection if the coalition-- 7#a7 has been in existence for at least #e years2 7#b7 has achieved1 by or through its own efforts1 measurable results in the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse among youth2 7#c7 has staff or members willing to serve as mentors for persons seeking to start or expand the activities of other coalitions in the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse2 7#d7 has demonstrable support from some members of the community in which the coalition mentoring activities to be supported by the grant under this section are to be carried out2 and 7#e7 submits to the ,administrator a detailed plan for the coalition mentoring activities to be supported by the grant under this section4 7e7 ,use of grant funds ,a coalition awarded a grant under this section shall use the grant amount for mentoring activities to support and encourage the development of new1 self-supporting community coalitions that are focused on the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse in such new coalitions' communities4 ,the mentoring coalition shall encourage such development in accordance with the plan submitted by the mentoring coalition under subsection 7d77#e74 7f7 ,renewal grants ,the ,administrator may make a renewal grant to any coalition awarded a grant under subsection 7a71 or a previous renewal grant under this subsection1 if the coalition1 at the time of application for such renewal grant-- 7#a7 continues to meet the criteria specified in subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 has made demonstrable progress in the development of one or more new1 self-supporting community coalitions that are focused on the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse4 7g7 ,grant amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the total amount of grants awarded to a coalition under this section for a fiscal year may not exceed the amount of non-,federal funds raised by the coalition1 including in-kind contributions1 for that fiscal year4 ,funds appropriated for the substance use and misuse activities of a coalition that includes a representative of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,indian ,health ,service1 or a tribal government agency with expertise in the field of substance use prevention may be counted as non-,federal funds raised by the coalition4 7#b7 ,initial grants ,the amount of the initial grant awarded to a coalition under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #ge1jjj4 7#c7 ,renewal grants ,the total amount of renewal grants awarded to a coalition under subsection 7f7 for any fiscal year may not exceed #ge1jjj4 7h7 ,fiscal year limitation on amount available for grants ,the total amount available for grants under this section1 including renewal grants under subsection 7f71 in any fiscal year may not exceed the amount equal to five percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #ajch for that fiscal year4 7i7 ,priority in awarding initial grants ,in awarding initial grants under this section1 priority shall be given to a coalition that expressly proposes to provide mentorship to a coalition or aspiring coalition serving economically disadvantaged areas4 #ajcf4 ,authorization for ,national ,community ,antidrug ,coalition ,institute 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall1 using amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection 7d71 make a competitive grant to provide for the continuation of the ,national ,community ,anti-drug ,coalition ,institute4 7b7 ,eligible organizations ,an organization eligible for the grant under subsection 7a7 is any national nonprofit organization that represents1 provides technical assistance and training to1 and has special expertise and broad1 national-level experience in community antidrug coalitions under this subchapter4 7c7 ,use of grant amount ,the organization that receives the grant under subsection 7a7 shall continue a ,national ,community ,anti-,drug ,coalition ,institute to-- 7#a7 provide education1 training1 and technical assistance for coalition leaders and community teams1 with emphasis on the development of coalitions serving economically disadvantaged areas2 7#b7 develop and disseminate evaluation tools1 mechanisms1 and measures to better assess and document coalition performance measures and outcomes2 and 7#c7 bridge the gap between research and practice by translating knowledge from research into practical information4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,director shall1 using amounts authorized to be appropriated by section #ajch1 make a grant of #b1jjj1jjj under subsection 7a71 for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #ajcg4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator appointed by the ,director under section #ajca7;c74 7#b7 ,community ,the term community shall have the meaning provided that term by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,eligible coalition ,the term eligible coalition means a coalition that meets the applicable criteria under section #ajcb7;a74 7#d7 ,grant recipient ,the term grant recipient means the recipient of a grant award under section #ajcb4 7#e7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under section #ajca7;a74 7#f7 ,substance use and misuse ,the term substance use and misuse means-- 7,a7 the illegal use or misuse of drugs1 including substances for which a listing is in effect under any of schedules ,i through ,v under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab72 7,b7 the misuse of inhalants or over the counter drugs2 or 7,c7 the use of alcohol1 tobacco1 or other related product as such use is prohibited by ,state or local law4 7#g7 ,youth ,the term youth shall have the meaning provided that term by the ,administrator4 #ajch4 ,drug-free communities reauthorization 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,office to carry out this subchapter #ii1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7b7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #h percent of the funds appropriated for this subchapter may be used by the ,office or1 in the discretion of the ,director1 an agency delegated to carry out the program under section #ajca7;d7 to pay for administrative costs associated with carrying out the program4 4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,i of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aj4,office of ,national ,drug ,control#ajja 4 #c4 ,repeals ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #bjc of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi2 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agjh;a74 7#b7 ,title ,,viii of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi74 7#c7 ,section #aaje of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi2 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note74 7#d7 ,section #aaaj of ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi2 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agje note74 7#e7 ,section #aaaj;,a of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi2 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agje note74 7#f7 ,section #d of ,public ,law #ajg-hb 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba note74 #d4 ,opioid crisis response 7a7 ,emerging threat designation ,the ,director shall designate opioids and opioid analogues as emerging threats1 in accordance with section #ajji of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b74 7b7 ,opioid response plan 7#a7 ,issuance ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall publish1 make publicly available1 and notify the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees of1 the plan required under section #ajji of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b71 to be designated as the ,national ,opioid ,crisis ,response ,plan4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,director shall ensure the plan establishes measurable goals1 including reducing fatal and non-fatal overdoses1 and includes the following3 7,a7 ,initiatives to ensure the ,united ,states mail is effectively screened to prevent illicit drugs from entering the ,united ,states1 including-- 7i7 designating the ,united ,states ,postal ,service as a ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency2 7ii7 directing the ,united ,states ,postal ,service and any other related ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agency to take any appropriate actions necessary to reduce the amount of illicit drugs entering the country2 and 7iii7 developing an international coordination plan1 in accordance with section #ajaj of such title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b771 to include efforts to address international drug control initiatives and strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategies to reduce illicit drugs and precursor chemicals from entering the ,united ,states through international mail or across land borders or ports of entry4 7,b7 ,support for universal adoption of evidence-based prescribing guidelines1 including-- 7i7 establishing a task force to supplement existing prescribing guidelines with evidence-based standards and to facilitate1 coordinate1 and1 as appropriate1 conduct research to inform such guidelines2 7ii7 encouraging the adoption of evidence-based prescribing guidelines by each relevant agency1 ,state and local governments1 and private sector organizations2 7iii7 issuing guidance to ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies to1 as appropriate1 revise regulations to ensure professionals have effective continuing education requirements2 and 7iv7 disseminating and encouraging the adoption of best practices and evidence-based guidelines for effective prescribing practices4 7,c7 ,a program to monitor the prescription drug market and illicit drug market for changes in trends relevant to reducing the supply or demand of such drugs4 7,d7 ,an initiative to facilitate and coordinate ,federal1 ,state and local government initiatives1 studies1 and pilot or demonstration programs designed to evaluate the benefits of drug courts and related programs that reduce substance use prevalence4 7,e7 ,programs1 developed in coordination with the private sector1 to-- 7i7 facilitate the development of treatment and deterrent products1 in accordance with section #ajaj7;c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b72 and 7ii7 encourage the expansion of medication disposal programs and technology4 7,f7 ,initiatives to encourage the ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies and the program established under section #ajaj7;d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b7-- 7i7 to prioritize the development of sentencing standards or model codes for trafficking opioids and opioid analogues2 and 7ii7 to advise ,states on establishing laws and policies to address opioid issues based on the recommendations developed and set forth by the ,president's ,commission on ,combating ,drug ,addiction and the ,opioid ,crisis4 7,g7 ,working groups1 established in accordance with section #ajaj of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b71 to develop standards1 and encourage the use of such standards1 for the collection of data necessary to understand and monitor the opioid crisis1 including-- 7i7 ,state medical examiner reports on deaths caused by overdoses and related statistical data2 and 7ii7 first responder opioid intoxication incidents4 7,h7 ,a program to identify successful college recovery programs1 including sober housing programs that provide a shared living residence free of alcohol or illicit drug use for individuals recovering from drug or alcohol addiction and substance use disorders1 on college campuses and disseminate best practices to ,colleges and ,universities to increase the number and capacity of such programs4 7,i7 ,convening working groups1 consisting of the appropriate ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies1 ,state1 local and ,tribal governments1 and other appropriate stakeholders1 established in accordance with section #ajaj of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7i7 to support ,prescription ,drug ,monitoring ,programs by-- 7,i7 facilitating the sharing of program data among ,states and ,federal prescription drug monitoring programs to ensure interoperability of such programs2 7,,ii7 assisting ,states in increasing utilization of such programs2 7,,iii7 facilitating efforts to incorporate available overdose and naloxone deployment data into such programs2 7,,iv7 evaluating barriers to integrating program data with electronic health records2 and 7,v7 offering recommendations to address identified barriers2 and 7ii7 to develop standards1 and encourage the use of such standards1 for the collection of data necessary to understand and monitor the opioid crisis1 including-- 7,i7 ,state medical examiner reports on deaths caused by overdoses and related statistical data2 and 7,,ii7 first responder opioid intoxication incidents4 7,j7 ,research initiatives1 to be initiated not later than #cj days after the issuance of the plan1 to evaluate the uses and barriers to use of and the effects of improving the following programs3 7i7 ,medication ,assisted ,treatment4 7ii7 ,data collection systems used to confirm opioid use by individuals who have been arrested or hospitalized4 7,k7 ,a requirement for an ,advisory ,committee on ,substance ,use ,disorder ,treatment ,standards1 to be established not later than #abj days after the issuance of the plan1 to promulgate model evidence-based standards for substance use disorder treatment and recovery facilities which-- 7i7 shall be chaired by the ,director2 7ii7 shall include as members of the advisory committee representatives of the relevant ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies2 7iii7 may include as members of the advisory committee government regulators1 ,state representatives1 consumer representatives1 substance use disorder treatment providers1 recovery residence owners and operators1 and purchasers of substance use disorder treatments2 and 7iv7 shall ensure such model standards are promulgated no later than #b years after the date of the issuance of the plan4 7c7 ,recommendations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the initiatives conducted under subsection 7b77#b77,k7 and recommendations based on such results4 #e4 ,exceptions and rules of construction 7a7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this ,act1 or the amendments made by this act shall be construed as derogating the authorities and responsibilities of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency contained in the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq471 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djc;a et seq471 or any other law4 7b7 ,inapplicability to certain programs ,this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall not apply to the ,national ,intelligence ,program and the ,military ,intelligence ,program1 unless such program or an element of such program is designated as a ,national ,drug ,control ,program-- 7#a7 by the ,president2 or 7#b7 jointly by-- 7,a7 in the case of the ,national ,intelligence ,program1 the ,director and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 or 7,b7 in the case of the ,military ,intelligence ,program1 the ,director1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,classified information ,any contents of any report required under this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act that involve information properly classified under criteria established by an ,executive order shall be presented to ,congress separately from the rest of such report4 #f4 ,,gao study and reports 7a7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide an initial report to the appropriate ,congressional ,committees4 7#b7 ,final ,not later than #f years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide a final report to the appropriate ,congressional ,committees4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the reports described in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the implementation of the education and outreach campaign for emerging threats1 including-- 7,a7 whether the objectives of the campaign and the media campaign have been met during the relevant period2 and 7,b7 whether the ,office took steps to ensure that the campaign operated in an efficient and effective manner consistent with the overall strategy and focus of the campaign4 7#b7 ,a review of the adherence to policies and practices implemented to ensure that ,federal funds were used responsibly to purchase advertising time and space and eliminate the potential for waste1 fraud and abuse4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the most recent1 applicable ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 including whether the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy met the requirements of section #ajje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b74 7#d7 ,an evaluation of whether the required annual assessments prepared by the ,office met the requirements of section #ajjf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b7;b74 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general determines to be appropriate4 #g4 ,definitions ,in this ,act1 the terms appropriate congressional committees1 ,director1 drug1 illicit drug use1 illicit drugs1 and ,national ,drug ,control ,program ,agencies have the meaning given those terms in section #ajja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,june #bj1 #bjah ,reported from the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform with an amendment,june #bj1 #bjah,the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce1 ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,judiciary1 ,intelligence 7,permanent ,select71 and ,appropriations discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,unionand ordered to be printed