; ; (D) in clause (ix), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (xi) a description of how the entity will partner with health care facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, to promote and improve public health preparedness and response; and (xii) a description of how, as appropriate and practicable, the entity will include critical infrastructure partners, such as utility companies within the entity’s jurisdiction, in planning pursuant to this subparagraph to help ensure that critical infrastructure will remain functioning during, or return to function as soon as practicable after, a public health emergency; . (b) Exception relating to application of certain requirements (1) In general Section 319C–1(g) (42 U.S.C. 247d–3a(g)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (5)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Beginning with fiscal year 2009 and inserting Beginning with fiscal year 2019 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking for the immediately preceding fiscal year and inserting for either of the 2 immediately preceding fiscal years ; and (II) by striking 2008 and inserting 2018