42 U.S.C. § 300b: National contingency plan for newborn screening

Not later than 180 days after April 24, 2008 , the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Administrator and State departments of health (or related agencies), shall develop a national contingency plan for newborn screening for use by a State, region, or consortium of States in the event of a public health emergency. The plan shall be updated as needed and at least every five years. the collection and transport of specimens; the shipment of specimens to State newborn screening laboratories; the processing of specimens; the reporting of screening results to physicians and families; the diagnostic confirmation of positive screening results; ensuring the availability of treatment and management resources; educating families about newborn screening; and carrying out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary.