### Question
What does smallpox emergency response plan” or “plan mean?


### Answer
**Smallpox emergency response plan” or “plan** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 239*:

> a response plan detailing actions to be taken in preparation for a possible smallpox-related emergency during the period prior to the identification of an active case of smallpox either within or outside the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 239*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part C-Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection**

