Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.101.1 Purpose

This section provides guidance and procedures for use of Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 Section 101(a) priorities and allocations authority with respect to all forms of health resources necessary or appropriate to promote the national defense. The guidance and procedures in this part are consistent with the guidance and procedures provided in other regulations that, as a whole, form the Federal Priorities and Allocations System. Guidance and procedures for use of the DPA priorities and allocations authority with respect to other types of resources are provided for:  food resources, food resource facilities, and the domestic distribution of farm equipment and commercial fertilizer in7 CFR part 700;  energy supplies in 10 CFR part 217;  all forms of civil transportation in 49 CFR part 33;  water resources in 32 CFR part 555;  and all other materials, services, and facilities, including construction materials in the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulation (15 CFR part 700).