Federal Preparedness Circular 65. One of a series of FPCs, subject to revision and update, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FPC 65 provides for continuity of operations planning (COOP). Through a Presidential Decision Directive and FPC 65, federal agencies are required to develop viable COOP plans to ensure the continuity of essential operations in emergency situations. FEMA is the executive agent to formulate guidance on executive departments COOP plans, and coordinating and assessing their capabilities. FPC 65 includes 12 annexes covering such topics as Plans and Procedures, Essential Functions, Interoperable Communications, Human Capital and Vital Records and Databases. Two essential planning areas for continuity of operations, Delegation of Authority and Orders of Succession, force departments and agencies to confront the possible loss of senior leadership. A compatible requirement for state and local governments would relate to NIMS Compliance Assurance Support Tool (NIMCAST), Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), National Preparedness Standard (NPS), Capability Assessment for Readiness (CAR), and Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)