l voluntary preparedness
standards or modify or discontinue the
use of voluntary preparedness standards
for the accreditation and certification
program, as necessary and appropriate
to promote preparedness.
(C) Submission of recommendations.--In
adopting one or more standards under
subparagraph (B), the designated officer may
receive recommendations from any entity
described in that subparagraph relating to
appropriate voluntary preparedness standards,
including appropriate sector specific
standards, for adoption in the program.
(D) Small business concerns.--The
designated officer and any entity with which
the designated officer enters into an agreement
under paragraph (3)(A) shall establish separate
classifications and methods of certification
for small business concerns (under the meaning
given that term in section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) for the program
under this subsection.
(E) Considerations.--In developing and
implementing the program under this subsection,
the designated officer shall--
(i) consider the unique nature of
various sectors within the private
sector, including preparedness
standards, business continuity
standards, or best practices,
established--
(I) under any other
provision of Federal law; or
(II) by any sector-specific
agency, as defined under
Homeland Security Presidential
Directive-7; and
(ii) coordinate the program, as
appropriate, with--
(I) other Department
private sector related
programs; and
(II