§ 5165d. Designation of Small State and Rural Advocate
(a)
In general
The President shall designate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency a Small State and Rural Advocate.
(b)
Responsibilities
The Small State and Rural Advocate shall be an advocate for the fair treatment of small States and rural communities in the provision of assistance under this chapter.
(c)
Duties
The Small State and Rural Advocate shall—
(1)
participate in the disaster declaration process under section
5170 of this title and the emergency declaration process under section
5191 of this title, to ensure that the needs of rural communities are being addressed;