"Public Law 107-188, 42 U.S.C. 247d and 300hh, June 12, 2002, is designed to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Key provisions of the act address the development of a national preparedness plan designed to provide effective assistance to State and local governments in the event of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies; operation of the National Disaster Medical System to mobilize and respond to public health emergencies; grant programs for the education and training of public health professionals and improving State, local, and hospital preparedness for and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies; streamlining and clarifying communicable disease quarantine provisions; enhancing controls on dangerous biological agents and toxins; and protecting the safety and security of food and drug supplies". (DHS, National Response Plan (Draft #1), February 25, 2004, p. 68) [This Act can be accessed at: http: //www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html ]