Section 301.440  Exercise Evaluation and Acceptance for Non-Mandated ESDAs

a)         Except for those non-mandated ESDAs eligible for and seeking accreditation pursuant to Section 301.510, each non-mandated ESDA shall:

1)         Coordinate the approval and evaluation of the exercise in accordance with FEMA's Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP); and

2)         Submit documentation at least 45 days in advance of the exercise and evaluation to the county or multiple county ESDA serving the county in which the non-mandated ESDA is located, for acceptance by the county or multiple county ESDA.  The county or multiple county ESDA shall send a letter of acceptance or non-acceptance to the non-mandated ESDA. If the exercise and evaluation is not accepted by the county or multiple county ESDA, and upon request of the non-mandated ESDA, IEMA may provide professional and technical exercise assistance, through the county or multiple county ESDA serving the county in which the non-mandated ESDA is located.

b)         For non-mandated ESDAs eligible for and seeking accreditation pursuant to Section 301.510, the exercise evaluation and approval requirements of Section 301.430 shall apply.

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