Section 301.420  Exercise Planning

a)         The ESDA coordinator shall select an exercise design team and exercise design team leader for each exercise.

b)         The ESDA coordinator should submit to IEMA for design approval, at least 30 days, or 60 days if State assistance is being requested, in advance of the exercise, a description of:

1)         The type of exercise and exercise date;

2)         The exercise scenario;

3)         The scope of participation;

4)         The exercise objectives, meaning the ends toward which exercise efforts are directed; and

5)         The EOP functional areas and core capabilities being tested.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 15933, effective July 31, 2018)