WTC responder
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United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 300mm-21 — for purposes of this subchapter (2 versions over time)
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “WTC responder” means any of the following individuals, subject to paragraph (4):
(A) An individual who has been identified as eligible for monitoring under the arrangements as in effect on January 2, 2011, between the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and—
(i) the consortium coordinated by Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City that coordinates the monitoring and treatment for enrolled WTC responders other than with respect to those covered under the arrangement with the Fire Department of New York City; or
(ii) the Fire Department of New York City.
(B) An individual who meets the current eligibility criteria described in paragraph (2).
(C) An individual who—
(i) performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services in the New York City disaster area in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, regardless of whether such services were performed by a State or Federal employee or member of the National Guard or otherwise; and
(ii) meets such eligibility criteria relating to exposure to airborne toxins, other hazards, or adverse conditions resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the WTC Program Administrator, after consultation with the WTC Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee, determines appropriate.