Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 is a statute formulating a national policy to diminish the perils of earthquakes in the United States. The Act of Congress is a declaration for an earthquake prediction system, national earthquake hazards reduction program, and seismological research studies. The United States public law authorizes States assistance through the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.
The Senate legislation was passed by the 95th U.S. Congressional session and enacted into law by the President Jimmy Carter on October 7, 1977.
Sections of the Act
The Act was drafted as six sections defining the codified law within Title 42 Public Health and Social Welfare.| 42 U.S.C. § 7701 ~ | Short Title |
| 42 U.S.C. § 7701 ~ | Findings Vulnerability of earthquake hazards to U.S. states Development and implementation of earthquake hazards reduction measures
Seismological research program Earthquake prediction system Earthquake control and seismological research findings Benefit of earthquake hazards reduction program Reduction of destruction, disruption, and loss based on individuals and organizations Severe earthquakes worldwide problem Review of Federal earthquake hazards reduction program by external sources |
| 42 U.S.C. § 7702 ~ | Purpose |
| 42 U.S.C. § 7703 ~ | Definitions |
| 42 U.S.C. § 7704 ~ | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Establishment of program Duties of Federal agency, department, or entity Objectives of program Participation by Federal agency, department, or entity
Implementation plan State assistance Participation by local governments and State governments |
| 42 U.S.C. § 7705 ~ | Annual Report |
| 42 U.S.C. § 7706 ~ | Authorization of Appropriations General Geological Survey National Science Foundation |