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jurisdictions contiguous to the !geographic area used to determine eligionrty, or poses of the FY 2011 UASI program, the vvasningcon, u.u. u, uai i National Capital Region (NCR) as set forth in 10 U.S.C. §2674(f)(2), In coordination with the, UAWG, the SAA POC may redefine the geographic boundaries of an existing Urban Area, as it will apply to the FY 2011 UASI program. The SAA POC must notify FEMA of this change. • Establish the UAWG. Membership in the UAWG must provide either direct or indirect representation for all the jurisdictions and response disciplines (including law enforcement) that comprise the defined Urban Area. It must also be inclusive of local MMRS leadership and Citizen Corps Council representatives. The UAWG should also include officials responsible for the administration of CDC and ASPR cooperative agreements. Finally, it is also recommended that members advocating on behalf of vulnerable populations including youth, the elderly and individuals with functional needs, socio- economic factors and cultural diversity, be invited to provide representation. The SAA POC must ensure that appropriate representation for the defined Urban Area is included per this guidance. FEMA strongly encourages that, wherever possible, previously established, local working groups should be leveraged for this purpose to ensure that UASI resources are managed in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The UAWG may also support State efforts to develop the State Preparedness Report, particularly as it relates to UASI activities. An overview of the UAWG structure and a list of members and their associated jurisdictions must be provided to FEMA along with the grant application. Urban Areas must notify the SAA of any updates to the UAWG structure or membership, of which the SAA must thereafter provide notification to FEMA. 15