§2715. Procedures regarding major disasters and incidents abroad affecting United States citizens — Inbound Citations
22 U.S.C. § 2715
Cited by 3 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to 22 U.S.C. § 2715 as a whole
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(A) the conservation of which has been undertaken under section 2715 of this title or subsection (a) of this section; and
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(a) It is the policy of the Department of State pursuant to section 2715 of this title to directly and promptly notify the families of victims of aviation disasters abroad concerning citizens of the United States directly affected by such a disaster, including timely written notice. The Secretary of State shall ensure that such notification by the Department of State is carried out notwithstanding notification by any other person.
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It is the policy of the Department of State (pursuant to section 2715 of this title) to provide liaison with foreign governments and persons and with United States air carriers concerning arrangements for the preparation and transport to the United States of the remains of citizens who die abroad, as well as the disposition of personal effects. The Secretary of State shall ensure that regulations and guidelines of the Department of State reflect such policy and that such assistance is rendered to the families of United States citizens who are killed in terrorist incidents and disasters abroad.