### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define Declaration?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 239*, **Declaration** is defined as:

> the Declaration Regarding Administration of Smallpox Countermeasures issued by the Secretary on January 24, 2003, and published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2003

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

