(a) In general A person who is authorized to respond to a stranding pursuant to an agreement entered into under section
1382 (c) of this title is deemed to be an employee of the government for purposes of chapter
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28, with respect to actions of the person that are
(1) in accordance with the agreement; and
(2) in the case of an unusual mortality event, in accordance with
(A) the contingency plan issued under section
1421c (b) of this title;
(B) the instructions of an Onsite Coordinator designated under section
1421c (c) of this title; or
(C) the best professional judgment of an Onsite Coordinator, in the case of any matter that is not covered by the contingency plan.
