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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
This part implements the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act), which amended the Public Health Service Act (herein after “PHS Act” or “the Act”) by including section 319F–3, and section 319F–4 entitled “Covered Countermeasure Process.” Section 319F–4 of the PHS Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, following issuance of a declaration under section 319F–3(b), to establish procedures for the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (herein after “CICP” or “the Program”) to provide medical and lost employment income benefits to certain individuals who sustained a covered injury as the direct result of the administration or use of a covered countermeasure consistent with a declaration issued pursuant to section 319F–3(b), or in the good faith belief that administration or use of the covered countermeasure was consistent with a declaration. Also, if the Secretary determines that an individual died as a direct result of a covered injury, the Act provides for certain survivors of that individual to receive death benefits.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.110.1 Purpose - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-sect-42-110-1/
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