Regional Assistance Committees (RACs)
Regional Assistance Committees (RACs) : "The Federal Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee (FRPCC) is an interagency body consisting of the coordinating and cooperating agencies discussed in the Radiological Incident Annex; it is chaired by DHS/FEMA. The FRPCC provides a national-level forum for the development and coordination for radiological prevention and preparedness policies and procedures. It also provides policy guidance for Federal radiological incident management activities in support of State, local and Tribal government radiological emergency planning and preparedness activities. At the Federal regional level, Regional Assistance Committees (RACs) in the DHS/FEMA Regions serve as the primary coordinating structure. RAC membership mirrors that of the FRPCC and RACS are chaired by a DHS/FEMA regional representative. Additionally, state emergency management agencies send representatives to RAC meetings and participate in regional exercise and training activities. The RACs provide a forum for information sharing, consultation, and coordination of Federal regional awareness, prevention, response, and recovery activities. The RACs provide technical assistance to State and local governments and evaluating radiological plans and exercises". (FEMA, Prepared Statement of Glen Cannon, November 15, 2007, p. 4)
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