developed under subsection (a), including
detailed written guidance, to State, local, and tribal
governments, and provide expertise and technical assistance to
aid such governments with credentialing critical infrastructure
workers that may respond to a natural disaster, act of
terrorism, or other manmade disaster.

SEC. 523. [6 U.S.C. 321L] GUIDANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

(a) In General.--Consistent with their responsibilities and
authorities under law, as of the day before the date of the
enactment of this section, the Administrator and the Assistant
Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, in consultation with
the private sector, may develop guidance or recommendations and
identify best practices to assist or foster action by the
private sector in--
(1) identifying potential hazards and assessing
risks and impacts;
(2) mitigating the impact of a wide variety of
hazards, including weapons of mass destruction;
(3) managing necessary emergency preparedness and
response resources;
(4) developing mutual aid agreements;
(5) developing and maintaining emergency
preparedness and response plans, and associated
operational procedures;
(6) developing and conducting training and
exercises to support and evaluate emergency
preparedness and response plans and operational
procedures;
(7) developing and conducting training programs for
security guards to implement emergency preparedness and
response plans and operations procedures; and
(8) developing procedures to respond to requests
for information from the media or the public.
(b) Issuance and Promotion.--Any guidance or
recommendations developed or best practices identified under
subsection (a) shall be--
(1) issued through the Administrator; and
(2) promoted by the Secretary to the private
sector.
(c) Small Business Concerns.--In developing guidance or
recommendations or identifying best practices under subsection
(a), the Administrator and the Assistant Secretary for
Infrastructure Protection shall take into consideration small
business concerns (under the meaning given that term in section
3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), including any
need for separate guidance or recommendations or best
practices, as necessary and appropriate.