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     (e) At least 72 hours prior to activating the NDER unit, the head
of the department or agency shall notify, in writing, the Assistant to
the President for National Security Affairs of the impending activation
and provide a copy of the determination required under subsection 601(d)
of this order.

     (f) The Director, FEMA, shall coordinate the NDER program
activities of departments and agencies in establishing units of the
Reserve; provide for appropriate guidance for recruitment, training, and
activation; and issue necessary rules and guidance in connection with
the program.

     (g) This order suspends any delegated authority, regulation, or
other requirement or condition with respect to the activation of any
NDER unit, in whole or in part, or appointment of any NDER member that
is inconsistent with the authorities delegated herein, provided that the
aforesaid suspension applies only as long as sections 703(a) and 710(e)
of the Act are in effect.

     Sec. 602.  Consultants.  The head of each department or agency
assigned functions under this order is delegated authority under
sections 710(b) and (c) of the Act to employ persons of outstanding
experience and ability without compensation and to employ experts,
consultants, or organizations.  The authority delegated by this section
shall not be redelegated.

              PART VII - LABOR SUPPLY  

     Sec. 701.  Secretary of Labor.  The Secretary of Labor, identified
in this section as the Secretary, shall:

     (a) Collect, analyze, and maintain data needed to make a continuing
appraisal of the nation's labor requirements and the supply of workers
for purposes of national defense.  All agencies of the government shall
cooperate with the Secretary in furnishing information necessary for
this purpose, to the extent permitted by law;

     (b) In response to requests from the head of a Federal department
or agency engaged in the procurement for national defense, consult with
and advise that department or agency with respect to (1) the effect of
contemplated actions on labor supply and utilization, (2) the relation
of labor supply to materials and facilities requirements, and (3) such
other matters as will assist in making the exercise of priority and
allocations functions consistent with effective utilization and
distribution of labor;

     (c) Formulate plans, programs, and policies for meeting defense and
essential civilian labor requirements;

     (d) Project skill shortages to facilitate meeting defense and
essential civilian needs and establish training programs;

     (e) Determine the occupations and skills critical to meeting the
labor requirements of defense and essential civilian activities and,
with the assistance of the Secretary of Defense,