6 U.S.C. § 190: Transfer of Plum Island Animal Disease Center, Department of Agriculture

In accordance with subchapter XII, the Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer to the Secretary of Homeland Security the Plum Island Animal Disease Center of the Department of Agriculture, including the assets and liabilities of the Center. On completion of the transfer of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Agriculture shall enter into an agreement to ensure that the Department of Agriculture is able to carry out research, diagnostic, and other activities of the Department of Agriculture at the Center. The Secretary of Agriculture shall continue to direct the research, diagnostic, and other activities of the Department of Agriculture at the Center described in subsection (b). At least 180 days before any change in the biosafety level at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, the President shall notify Congress of the change and describe the reasons for the change. No change described in paragraph (1) may be made earlier than 180 days after the completion of the transition period (as defined in section 541 of this title ). Federal property commonly known as Plum Island, New York, including the Orient point [probably should be “Point”] facility, all real and personal property and transportation assets that support Plum Island operations and access to Plum Island, be disposed of as a single consolidated asset; and such disposal is subject to conditions as may be necessary to protect Government interests and meet program requirements.”