“ The Secretary of State (hereinafter referred to as the Secretary) shall prepare national emergency plans and develop preparedness programs designed to permit modification or expansion of the activities of the Department of State and of agencies, boards, and commissions under his jurisdiction in order to meet all conditions of national emergency, including attack upon the United States. ”

“ Sec. 3. Research.
The Secretary and the Office of Emergency Planning shall cooperate in research in areas involving the Department's responsibilities under this order.
Sec. 4. Resources Evaluation.
The Secretary shall provide for appropriate participation in the national resources evaluation program administered by the Office of Emergency Planning. ”