Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Domestic Preparedness Title II: Interdiction of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Related Materials Title III: Control and Disposition of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Related Materials Threatening the United States Title IV: Coordination of Policy and Countermeasures Against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Title V: Miscellaneous Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 - Title I: Domestic Preparedness - Directs the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to carry out a civilian training program regarding emergency responses to a use or threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) or related materials. Authorizes the President to designate another agency head to assume responsibility for such program on or after October 1, 1999. Provides funding and earmarks a specified amount of such funds to assist the U.S. Surgeon General in the establishment of metropolitan emergency medical response teams. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy to designate a department official to coordinate assistance to Federal, State, and local officials in response to threats involving biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons o…