(a) The purpose of the EREC shall be to develop and present to the Seismic Safety Commission a strategy for earthquake research in California which will identify the state seismic safety needs, with particular attention given to research likely to bring about a significant reduction of loss of life and property damage and improved ability for economic recovery. The research shall include, but not be limited to, the following four research categories:
(1) Understanding the causes, prediction of, and nature of earthquakes.
(2) Understanding and mitigating geotechnical and structural hazards.
(3) Understanding the social and economic effects of earthquakes.
(4) Policies and strategies for mitigation and recovery.
(b) Included in this strategy shall be all of the following:
(1) The type of research.
(2) The priorities for research.
(3) The sources of funding.
(4) The state’s role in coordinating and facilitating seismic research in California.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 782, Sec. 1. Effective September 13, 1990.)
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