[House Report 111-325]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
111th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 111-325
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TO ENACT CERTAIN LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE
PROGRAMS AS TITLE 51, UNITED STATES CODE, ``NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL
SPACE PROGRAMS''
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November 2, 2009.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Mr. Conyers, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the
following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 3237]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the
bill (H.R. 3237) to enact certain laws relating to national and
commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code,
``National and Commercial Space Programs'', having considered
the same, report favorably thereon and recommend that the bill
do pass.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Purpose and Summary.............................................. 2
Background and Need for Legislation.............................. 2
Conformity With Original Intent.................................. 2
Hearings......................................................... 3
Committee Consideration.......................................... 3
Committee Votes.................................................. 3
Committee Oversight Findings..................................... 3
New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures........................ 3
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate........................ 4
Performance Goals and Objectives................................. 5
Constitutional Authority Statement............................... 5
Advisory on Earmarks............................................. 5
Disposition Table................................................ 5
Section-by-Section Analysis...................................... 23
Purpose and Summary
H.R. 3237 would enact certain laws relating to national and
commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code,
``National and Commercial Space Programs''.
Background and Need for Legislation
H.R. 3237 revises and restates certain laws relating to
national and commercial space programs and re-enacts those laws
as title 51, United States Code. The bill was prepared by the
Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House of
Representatives, as part of its responsibility under 2 U.S.C.
285b to submit to the Committee on the Judiciary proposed bills
to enact titles of the United States Code into positive law.
This bill has undergone extensive review in two previous
Congresses. Predecessor bills to H.R. 3237 were introduced in
the 109th and 110th Congresses -- H.R. 3039 in the 109th, and
H.R. 4780 in the 110th. This bill is substantially identical to
H.R. 4780, with a few revisions to respond to comments
received.
Conformity With Original Intent
In the drafting, the intent is to comply with the standard
set forth in 2 U.S.C. 285b(1), that the restatement of existing
law shall conform to ``the understood policy, intent, and
purpose of the Congress in the original enactments, with such
amendments and corrections as will remove ambiguities,
contradictions, and other imperfections . . . .''
In restating existing law, this bill consolidates various
provisions of law which have been enacted separately over a
period of many years, reorganizing them, conforming style and
terminology, modernizing obsolete language, and correcting
drafting errors. These changes are not intended to have
substantive effect, or to impair in any way the precedential
value of earlier judicial decisions or other interpretations.
This bill is intended to restate existing law without
substantive change. That enactment of a bill such as this one
does not make substantive change in the law, absent an
unequivocal expression of Congressional intent to make such a
change, has been repeatedly held in numerous cases, including
the following:
Finley v. United States, 490 U.S. 545, 553-555 (1989).
Cass v. United States, 417 U.S. 72, 81-82 (1974).
Tidewater Oil Co. v. U.S., 409 U.S. 151, 161-162 (1972).
United States v. Cook, 384 U.S. 257, 260 (1966).
Fourco Glass Co. v. Transmirra Products Corp., 353 U.S.
222, 226-227 (1957).
Washington-Dulles Transportation, Ltd. v. Metropolitan
Washington Airports Authority, 263 F.3d 371, 378-379 (4th Cir.
2001).
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. United States,
617 F.2d 485, 490-491 (7th Cir. 1980).
Trailer Marine Transport Corp. v. Federal Maritime
Commission, 602 F.2d 379, 383 (D.C. Cir. 1979).
See also Norman J. Singer, Sutherland Statutory
Construction, Sec. Sec. 28.10, 28.11 (6th ed. 2002).
Hearings
No hearings were held on H.R. 3237.
Committee Consideration
On October 21, 2009, the Committee met in open session and
ordered the bill, H.R. 3237, favorably reported, by voice vote,
a quorum being present.
Committee Votes
In compliance with clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, the Committee advises that there
were no recorded votes during the Committee's consideration of
H.R. 3237.
Committee Oversight Findings
In compliance with clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives, the Committee advises that the
findings and recommendations of the Committee, based on
oversight activities under clause 2(b)(1) of rule X of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, are incorporated in the
descriptive portions of this report.
New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures
Clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives is inapplicable because this legislation does
not provide new budget authority or increased tax expenditures.
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate
In compliance with clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives, the Committee sets forth, with
respect to the bill, H.R. 3237, the following estimate and
comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office under section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of
1974:
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, October 30, 2009.
Honorable John Conyers, Jr.
Chairman,
Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. House of Representatives,
Washington, DC 20515.
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed
cost estimate for H.R. 3237, a bill to enact certain laws
relating to national and commercial space programs as title 51,
United States Code, ``National and Commercial Space Programs.''
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Jeff LaFave,
who can be reached at 226-2860.
Sincerely,
Douglas W. Elmendorf
Enclosure
cc: Honorable Lamar Smith
Ranking Minority Member
H.R. 3237--A bill to enact certain laws relating to
national and commercial space programs as title 51, United
States Code, ``National and Commercial Space Programs''
As ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary
on October 21, 2009
H.R. 3237 would codify certain laws relating to national
and commercial space programs as title 51 of the United States
Code. In restating existing law, the legislation would make
technical changes to the law involving national and commercial
space programs. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 3237 would
have no significant impact on the federal budget and would not
affect direct spending or revenues.
H.R. 3237 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and
would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments.
The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Jeff LaFave. The
estimate was approved by Theresa Gullo, Deputy Assistant
Director for Budget Analysis.
Performance Goals and Objectives
The Committee states that pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, H.R.
3237 will revise and restate certain laws relating to national
and commercial space programs, and re-enact those laws as title
51, United States Code.
Constitutional Authority Statement
Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee finds the authority for
this legislation in article I, section 8 of the Constitution.
Advisory on Earmarks
In accordance with clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H.R. 3237 does not contain any
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.
Disposition Table
This table shows a disposition for provisions affected by
the bill.
Disposition Table
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Former United States Code Section Disposition
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15 U.S.C. 1511e........................... 51 U.S.C. 50702
15 U.S.C. 1535............................ 51 U.S.C. 50703
15 U.S.C. 5601............................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 2 of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5601)
provides findings related
to land remote sensing
policy.
15 U.S.C. 5602............................ 51 U.S.C. 60101
15 U.S.C. 5611............................ 51 U.S.C. 60111
15 U.S.C. 5612............................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 102 of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5612)
required the Landsat
Program Management, subject
to appropriations and only
under certain existing
contract authority, to
expeditiously contract with
a United States private
sector entity for the
development and delivery of
Landsat 7.
15 U.S.C. 5613............................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 103 of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5613)
required the Landsat
Program Management, within
30 days after October 28,
1992, to enter into
negotiations with the
Landsat 6 contractor with
respect to unenhanced data
for which the Landsat 6
contractor had
responsibility under its
contract. In the event such
negotiations had not, by
September 30, 1993,
resulted in an agreement
meeting certain specified
goals, the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
and the Secretary of
Defense were jointly
required to certify and
report their determination
of that fact to Congress,
with a review of options,
projected costs, and
recommendations for
achieving the specified
goals.
15 U.S.C. 5614............................ 51 U.S.C. 60112
15 U.S.C. 5615(a), (b).................... 51 U.S.C. 60113
15 U.S.C. 5615(c)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 105(c) of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5615(c))
required the Landsat
Program Management to
develop and submit to
Congress, not later than
July 15, 1994, a report
containing a Landsat 7 Data
Policy Plan.
15 U.S.C. 5615(d)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 105(d) of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5615(d))
required the Landsat
Program Management to
submit reports to Congress
providing justification for
certain aspects of the
Landsat 7 data policy. The
first such report was
required to be submitted
not later than 12 months
after submission of the
Landsat 7 Data Policy Plan
required by section 105(c)
of the Act (15 U.S.C.
5615(c)). Thereafter, the
reports were required to be
submitted annually until
the launch of Landsat 7,
which occurred on April 15,
1999.
15 U.S.C. 5621............................ 51 U.S.C. 60121
15 U.S.C. 5622............................ 51 U.S.C. 60122
15 U.S.C. 5623............................ 51 U.S.C. 60123
15 U.S.C. 5624............................ 51 U.S.C. 60124
15 U.S.C. 5625............................ 51 U.S.C. 60125
15 U.S.C. 5631............................ 51 U.S.C. 60131
15 U.S.C. 5632............................ 51 U.S.C. 60132
15 U.S.C. 5633(a)-(e)..................... 51 U.S.C. 60133
15 U.S.C. 5633(f)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 303(f) of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5633(f))
required the President to
assess the progress of the
technology demonstration
program under section 303
of the Act (15 U.S.C. 5633)
and submit a report to
Congress within 2 years
after October 28, 1992.
15 U.S.C. 5641(a)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 401(a) of the Land
Remote Sensing Policy Act
of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5641(a))
required, within 5 years
after October 28, 1992, the
Landsat Program Management,
in consultation with
representatives of
appropriate United States
Government agencies, to
assess and report to
Congress on options for a
successor land remote
sensing system to Landsat
7.
15 U.S.C. 5641(b), (c).................... 51 U.S.C. 60134
15 U.S.C. 5651............................ 51 U.S.C. 60141
15 U.S.C. 5652............................ 51 U.S.C. 60142
15 U.S.C. 5653............................ 51 U.S.C. 60143
15 U.S.C. 5654............................ 51 U.S.C. 60144
15 U.S.C. 5655............................ 51 U.S.C. 60145
15 U.S.C. 5656............................ 51 U.S.C. 60146
15 U.S.C. 5657............................ 51 U.S.C. 60147
15 U.S.C. 5658............................ 51 U.S.C. 60148
15 U.S.C. 5671............................ 51 U.S.C. 60161
15 U.S.C. 5672............................ 51 U.S.C. 60162
15 U.S.C. 5801............................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 501 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1993 (15 U.S.C. 5801)
provides findings related
to national space
competitiveness.
15 U.S.C. 5802............................ 51 U.S.C. 50501
15 U.S.C. 5803(a)-(c)..................... 51 U.S.C. 50502
15 U.S.C. 5803(d)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 504(d) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1993 (15 U.S.C.
5803(d)), required the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to
conduct an ongoing review
of the program established
under section 504 of the
Act (15 U.S.C. 5803) and
report the results of the
review to Congress not
later than January 31,
1995.
15 U.S.C. 5804............................ Previously repealed.
15 U.S.C. 5805............................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 506 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1993 (15 U.S.C. 5805),
required the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
and the Secretary of
Defense, as appropriate, in
coordination with the
Secretary of
Transportation, to conduct
an inventory and identify
all launch support
facilities owned by the
United States Government.
To the extent practicable,
the Administrator and the
Secretary of Defense were
also required to identify
launch support facilities
which could be made
available for use by non-
Federal entities on a
reimbursable basis without
interfering with Federal
activities. Not later than
one year after November 4,
1992, the Administrator and
the Secretary of Defense
were each required to
submit a report to
Congress.
15 U.S.C. 5806............................ 51 U.S.C. 50503
15 U.S.C. 5807............................ 51 U.S.C. 50504
15 U.S.C. 5808............................ 51 U.S.C. 50506
42 U.S.C. 2451............................ 51 U.S.C. 20102
42 U.S.C. 2452............................ 51 U.S.C. 20103
42 U.S.C. 2453............................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 302 of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act
of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2453)
provided that the
President, for a period of
four years after July 29,
1958, was authorized to
transfer to the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration the
functions of other Federal
agencies that related
primarily to the prescribed
functions of the
Administration.
42 U.S.C. 2454............................ 51 U.S.C. 20131
42 U.S.C. 2455(a)......................... 51 U.S.C. 20132
42 U.S.C. 2455(b)......................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 304(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Act of 1958 (42
U.S.C. 2455(b)) provides
that the Atomic Energy
Commission may authorize
its employees to permit any
member, officer, or
employee of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Council (and certain
others) to have access to
``Restricted Data'' under
certain circumstances. The
Atomic Energy Commission
was abolished and its
functions were transferred
by sections 104 and 201 of
the Energy Reorganization
Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C.
5814, 42 U.S.C. 5841). The
National Aeronautics and
Space Council (which was
established under section
201(a) of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act
of 1958 (Public Law 85-568,
72 Stat. 427)), including
the office of Executive
Secretary of the Council,
together with its
functions, was abolished by
section 3(a)(4) of
Reorganization Plan No. 1
of 1973 (5 App. U.S.C.).
42 U.S.C. 2456............................ 51 U.S.C. 20133
42 U.S.C. 2456a........................... 51 U.S.C. 20134
42 U.S.C. 2457............................ 51 U.S.C. 20135
42 U.S.C. 2458............................ 51 U.S.C. 20136
42 U.S.C. 2458a........................... 51 U.S.C. 20137
42 U.S.C. 2458b........................... 51 U.S.C. 20138
42 U.S.C. 2458c........................... 51 U.S.C. 20139
42 U.S.C. 2459............................ 51 U.S.C. 20140
42 U.S.C. 2459a........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 202 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1993 (42 U.S.C.
2459a), provides that
certain appropriations
authorized under the Act
may remain available until
expended and that certain
contracts may be entered
into for training,
investigations, and costs
associated with personnel
relocation and for other
services provided during
the fiscal year following
the fiscal year in which
funds are appropriated.
42 U.S.C. 2459b........................... 51 U.S.C. 20141
42 U.S.C. 2459c........................... 51 U.S.C. 20142
42 U.S.C. 2459d........................... 51 U.S.C. 30301
42 U.S.C. 2459e........................... 51 U.S.C. 30302
42 U.S.C. 2459f........................... 51 U.S.C. 20143
42 U.S.C. 2459f-1......................... 51 U.S.C. 20144
42 U.S.C. 2459g........................... 51 U.S.C. 30307
42 U.S.C. 2459h........................... 51 U.S.C. 30308(b)
42 U.S.C. 2459i........................... 51 U.S.C. 30102
42 U.S.C. 2459j........................... 51 U.S.C. 20145
42 U.S.C. 2459k........................... 51 U.S.C. 20146
42 U.S.C. 2459l........................... 51 U.S.C. 20147
42 U.S.C. 2460............................ 51 U.S.C. 30101
42 U.S.C. 2461............................ 51 U.S.C. 30901
42 U.S.C. 2462............................ Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2463............................ 51 U.S.C. 30303
42 U.S.C. 2464............................ 51 U.S.C. 70101
42 U.S.C. 2464a........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 8111 of the
Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 1986
(42 U.S.C. 2464a),
provides, in fiscal year
1986, that the Secretary of
Defense and the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
jointly determine which
payloads are to be launched
on Titan II launch
vehicles, with
certifications to Congress
required regarding cost
effectiveness and possible
waivers.
42 U.S.C. 2465............................ Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2465a(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70102(a)
42 U.S.C. 2465a(b)........................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 112(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1991 (42 U.S.C.
2465a(b)), required the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration,
within six months after
November 16, 1990, to
submit a report to Congress
setting forth a plan to
implement the policy
described in subsection
(a)(1) of the section.
42 U.S.C. 2465a(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70102(b)
42 U.S.C. 2465a(d)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70102(c)
42 U.S.C. 2465b........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2465c........................... 51 U.S.C. 70103(a)
42 U.S.C. 2465d........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2465e........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2465f........................... 51 U.S.C. 70103(b)
42 U.S.C. 2466............................ 51 U.S.C. 70301
42 U.S.C. 2466a........................... 51 U.S.C. 70302
42 U.S.C. 2466b........................... 51 U.S.C. 70303
42 U.S.C. 2466c........................... 51 U.S.C. 70304
42 U.S.C. 2467............................ 51 U.S.C. 40901
42 U.S.C. 2467a........................... 51 U.S.C. 40902
42 U.S.C. 2467b(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40903(b)
42 U.S.C. 2467b(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40903(c)
42 U.S.C. 2467b(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40903(a)
42 U.S.C. 2471 (prior).................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 201 of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act
of 1958, which was
classified to a prior 42
U.S.C. 2471, established
the National Aeronautics
and Space Council. The
provision is obsolete
because section 3(a)(4) of
Reorganization Plan No. 1
of 1973 (5 App. U.S.C.)
abolished the National
Aeronautics and Space
Council, including the
office of Executive
Secretary of the Council,
together with its
functions, effective July
1, 1973.
42 U.S.C. 2471............................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 501 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1989 (42 U.S.C. 2471),
provides for establishment
of the National Space
Council. The National Space
Council has not functioned
or been staffed since 1993.
42 U.S.C. 2471a........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 121 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1991 (42 U.S.C.
2471a), provides that the
National Space Council (see
item for 42 U.S.C. 2471 in
this table) shall establish
a Users' Advisory Group.
The National Space Council
has not functioned or been
staffed since 1993.
42 U.S.C. 2472............................ 51 U.S.C. 20111
42 U.S.C. 2473(a), (b).................... 51 U.S.C. 20112
42 U.S.C. 2473(c)......................... 51 U.S.C. 20113
42 U.S.C. 2473a........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2473b (1st par.)................ 51 U.S.C. 30304
42 U.S.C. 2473b (last par.)............... Repealed as obsolete. The
last paragraph under the
heading ``Small and
Disadvantaged Business'',
at 103 Stat. 864, in the
Departments of Veterans
Affairs and Housing and
Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1990
(42 U.S.C. 2473b (last
par.)), required the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to
submit, within one year
from November 9, 1989, a
plan describing the process
to be followed to achieve
the goal prescribed in the
first paragraph under that
heading in that Act (42
U.S.C. 2473b (1st par.)).
42 U.S.C. 2473c(a)........................ Repealed as unnecessary.
Section 21(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1992 (42 U.S.C.
2473c(a)), provided a short
title for section 21 of the
Act (42 U.S.C. 2473c).
42 U.S.C. 2473c(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 21(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1992 (42 U.S.C.
2473c(b)) provides findings
related to alcohol abuse,
illegal drug use, the
effectiveness of testing
programs as a deterrent,
and the ability to
establish programs with
adequate safeguards to
protect the privacy of
individuals being tested.
42 U.S.C. 2473c(c)-(h).................... 51 U.S.C. 31102
42 U.S.C. 2473d........................... 51 U.S.C. 30309
42 U.S.C. 2473e........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2474(a)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 204(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Act of 1958 (42
U.S.C. 2474(a)) established
the Civilian-Military
Liaison Committee. The
Committee was abolished and
its functions, together
with the functions of its
chairman and other
officers, were transferred
to the President of the
United States by sections
1(e) and 3(a) of
Reorganization Plan No. 4
of 1965 (5 App. U.S.C.).
42 U.S.C. 2474(b)......................... 51 U.S.C. 20114(a)
42 U.S.C. 2474(c)......................... 51 U.S.C. 20114(b)
42 U.S.C. 2474(d)......................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 204(d) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Act of 1958 (42
U.S.C. 2474(d)) provided
that an active or retired
officer of the Army, Navy,
or Air Force could serve as
Chairman of the Civilian-
Military Liaison Committee
established by section
204(a) of the Act (42
U.S.C. 2474(a)). The
Committee was abolished.
See item for 42 U.S.C.
2474(a) in this table.
42 U.S.C. 2475............................ 51 U.S.C. 20115
42 U.S.C. 2475a(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 30701(a)
42 U.S.C. 2475a(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 30701(b)(2)
42 U.S.C. 2475b........................... 51 U.S.C. 30702
42 U.S.C. 2476............................ 51 U.S.C. 20116
42 U.S.C. 2476a........................... 51 U.S.C. 20117
42 U.S.C. 2476b........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 208 of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act
of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476b)
authorized the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to
accept gifts and donations
of services, money, and
property to be used for
construction of a space
shuttle orbiter. The
authority of the
Administrator to accept
gifts or donations
terminated five years after
October 30, 1987.
42 U.S.C. 2477............................ 51 U.S.C. 31101
42 U.S.C. 2481............................ 51 U.S.C. 20161
42 U.S.C. 2482............................ 51 U.S.C. 20162
42 U.S.C. 2483............................ 51 U.S.C. 20163
42 U.S.C. 2484............................ 51 U.S.C. 20164
42 U.S.C. 2486............................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 202 of the National
Space Grant College and
Fellowship Act (42 U.S.C.
2486) provides findings
related to the national
space grant college and
fellowship program of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration.
42 U.S.C. 2486a........................... 51 U.S.C. 40301
42 U.S.C. 2486b........................... 51 U.S.C. 40302
42 U.S.C. 2486c........................... 51 U.S.C. 40303
42 U.S.C. 2486d........................... 51 U.S.C. 40304
42 U.S.C. 2486e........................... 51 U.S.C. 40305
42 U.S.C. 2486f........................... 51 U.S.C. 40306
42 U.S.C. 2486g........................... 51 U.S.C. 40307
42 U.S.C. 2486h........................... 51 U.S.C. 40308
42 U.S.C. 2486i........................... 51 U.S.C. 40309
42 U.S.C. 2486j........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2486k........................... 51 U.S.C. 40310
42 U.S.C. 2486l........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 214 of the National
Space Grant College and
Fellowship Act (42 U.S.C.
2486l) authorized
appropriations for fiscal
years 1988, 1989, 1990, and
1991.
42 U.S.C. 2487............................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 601 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2487)
provides findings related
to biomedical research in
space.
42 U.S.C. 2487a........................... 51 U.S.C. 40501
42 U.S.C. 2487b........................... 51 U.S.C. 40502
42 U.S.C. 2487c........................... 51 U.S.C. 40503
42 U.S.C. 2487d........................... Previously repealed.
42 U.S.C. 2487e........................... 51 U.S.C. 40504
42 U.S.C. 2487f........................... 51 U.S.C. 40505
42 U.S.C. 2487g........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 608 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1993 (42 U.S.C.
2487g), provided that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration should
ensure that up to
$3,750,000 from the
appropriations authorized
for ``Research and
Development'' for fiscal
year 1993 were also used to
carry out title VI of the
Act.
42 U.S.C. 14701........................... 51 U.S.C. 50101
42 U.S.C. 14711(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50111(a)
42 U.S.C. 14711(b)........................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 101(b) of the
Commercial Space Act of
1998 (42 U.S.C. 14711(b))
required the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to
deliver various studies and
reports to Congress. The
last report was required to
be delivered no later than
the submission of the
President's annual budget
request for fiscal year
2000.
42 U.S.C. 14712(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 104(a) of the
Commercial Space Act of
1998 (42 U.S.C. 14712(a))
provided findings related
to the Global Positioning
System as an essential
element in civil,
scientific, and military
space development.
42 U.S.C. 14712(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50112
42 U.S.C. 14713........................... 51 U.S.C. 50113
42 U.S.C. 14714........................... 51 U.S.C. 50114
42 U.S.C. 14715(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50115(a)
42 U.S.C. 14715(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50115(b)
42 U.S.C. 14715(c)........................ Repealed as obsolete.
Section 107(c) of the
Commercial Space Act of
1998 (42 U.S.C. 14715(c))
required the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to
conduct a study to
determine the extent to
which the baseline
scientific requirements of
Earth science can be met by
commercial providers. The
results of the study were
required to be transmitted
to Congress within six
months after October 28,
1998.
42 U.S.C. 14715(d)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50115(c)
42 U.S.C. 14715(e)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50115(d)
42 U.S.C. 14731........................... 51 U.S.C. 50131
42 U.S.C. 14732........................... 51 U.S.C. 50132
42 U.S.C. 14733(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 50133
42 U.S.C. 14733(b), (c)................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 204(b) of the
Commercial Space Act of
1998 (42 U.S.C. 14733(b))
required the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to
conduct a study of the
feasibility of implementing
the recommendation of the
Independent Shuttle
Management Review Team that
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
transition toward the
privatization of the Space
Shuttle. Section 204(c) of
the Act (42 U.S.C.
14733(c)) required that,
within 60 days after
October 28, 1998, the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
complete the study and
submit a report to the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate and the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives.
42 U.S.C. 14734........................... 51 U.S.C. 50134
42 U.S.C. 14735........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 206 of the
Commercial Space Act of
1998 (42 U.S.C. 14735)
required the Secretary of
Defense, in consultation
with the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
and others, to prepare and
submit to certain
committees of Congress a
report related to national
launch capabilities. The
report was to be submitted
no later than 180 days
after October 28, 1998. The
report was to access the
total potential space
missions expected to be
conducted from the date of
the report through December
31, 2007, and identify
potential resource
deficiencies. Based on the
report, recommendations
related to national launch
capabilities were to be
made by the Secretary of
Defense, after consultation
with certain Federal,
State, and local officials
and representatives from
the private sector.
42 U.S.C. 14751........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 902 of the
Commercial Reusable In-
Space Transportation Act of
2002 (42 U.S.C. 14751)
provides findings related
to the need for development
of commercial reusable in-
space transportation
systems.
42 U.S.C. 14752........................... 51 U.S.C. 50302
42 U.S.C. 14753........................... 51 U.S.C. 50301
42 U.S.C. 16601........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 2 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16601) provides
definitions applicable in
the Act.
42 U.S.C. 16611(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 20301
42 U.S.C. 16611(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 20302
42 U.S.C. 16611(c)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(c) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(c))
provides that the President
shall develop a national
policy to guide aeronautics
research and development
programs through 2020. Not
later than 1 year after
December 30, 2005, the
policy is to be transmitted
to the Committee on
Appropriations of the House
of Representatives, the
Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate, the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives, and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16611(d)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(d) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(d))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
develop a plan to guide the
science programs of the
Administration through
2016. Not later than 1 year
after December 30, 2005,
the plan is to be
transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16611(e)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(e) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(e))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
develop a plan for managing
the facilities of the
Administration through
2015. Not later than the
date on which the President
submits the proposed budget
for the Federal Government
for fiscal year 2008 to
Congress, the plan is to be
transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16611(f)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(f) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(f))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
develop a human capital
strategy to ensure that the
Administration has a
workforce of the
appropriate size and with
the appropriate skills to
carry out its programs
through 2011. Not later
than 60 days after the date
on which the President
submits the proposed budget
for the Federal Government
for fiscal year 2007 to
Congress, the strategy is
to be transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16611(g)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(g) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(g))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
conduct a study to
determine whether any of
the Administration's
centers should be operated
by or with the private
sector by converting a
center to a Federally
Funded Research and
Development Center or
through any other
mechanism. Not later than
May 31, 2006, the study is
to be transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16611(h)(1)..................... 51 U.S.C. 30103(a)
42 U.S.C. 16611(h)(2)..................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(h)(2) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(h)(2))
provides that it is the
sense of Congress that each
budget submitted to
Congress should be
evaluated for compliance
with the findings and
priorities established by
the Act and the amendments
made by the Act.
42 U.S.C. 16611(i)........................ 51 U.S.C. 30103(b)
42 U.S.C. 16611(j)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 101(j) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16611(j))
provides that the Director
of the Office of Science
and Technology Policy shall
commission an independent
review of the Nation's long-
term strategic needs for
aeronautics test facilities
and shall submit the review
to the Committee on Science
and Technology of the House
of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate. In addition,
the Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration is
prohibited from closing or
mothballing certain
aeronautics test facilities
until certain conditions
are met.
42 U.S.C. 16611a(a)....................... 51 U.S.C. 20303(a)
42 U.S.C. 16611a(b)....................... 51 U.S.C. 20303(b)
42 U.S.C. 16611a(c)....................... 51 U.S.C. 20303(c)
42 U.S.C. 16611a(d)....................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 2001(d) of the
America COMPETES Act (42
U.S.C. 16611a(d)) provides
a sense of Congress related
to authorized funding
levels enabling the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to
contribute significantly to
innovation in the United
States and undertake
related activities.
42 U.S.C. 16611a(e)....................... 51 U.S.C. 20303(d)
42 U.S.C. 16611a(f)....................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 2001(f) of the
America COMPETES Act (42
U.S.C. 16611a(f)) provides
that not later than 1 year
after August 9, 2007, the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
submit to Congress a report
on a plan for instituting
assessments of the
effectiveness of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration's
science, technology,
engineering, and
mathematics education
programs in improving
student achievement.
42 U.S.C. 16611b.......................... 51 U.S.C. 30103(c)
42 U.S.C. 16611b note (Public Law 111-8, 51 U.S.C. 30103(d)
div. B, title III, (3d proviso in par.
under heading ``Cross Agency Support'',
at 123 Stat. 589)).
42 U.S.C. 16612........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 102 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16612) provides
that certain actions are to
be taken and reports are to
be transmitted in 2006,
2007, and 2008 to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16613........................... 51 U.S.C. 30104
42 U.S.C. 16614........................... 51 U.S.C. 30703
42 U.S.C. 16615........................... 51 U.S.C. 30501
42 U.S.C. 16616........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 108 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16616) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall develop a
commercialization plan to
support the human missions
to the Moon and Mars, to
support low-Earth orbit
activities and Earth
science missions and
applications, and to
transfer science research
and technology to society.
Not later than 180 days
after December 30, 2005,
the plan is to be submitted
to the Committee on Science
and Technology of the House
of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16617........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 109 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16617) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall conduct a feasibility
study on the use of ground
source heat pumps in future
Administration facilities
or substantial renovation
of existing Administration
facilities involving the
installation of heating,
ventilating, and air
conditioning systems. Not
later than 1 year after
December 30, 2005, the
study is to be transmitted
to the Committee on Science
and Technology of the House
of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16618........................... 51 U.S.C. 30502
42 U.S.C. 16631........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 202 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16631)
authorized appropriations
for fiscal year 2007.
42 U.S.C. 16632........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 203 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16632)
authorized appropriations
for fiscal year 2008.
42 U.S.C. 16633........................... 51 U.S.C. 70902
42 U.S.C. 16634........................... 51 U.S.C. 50505
42 U.S.C. 16635........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 206 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16635) provides
that amounts appropriated
pursuant to the Act may be
used, but not to exceed a
total of $70,000 in any
fiscal year, for official
reception and
representation expenses.
42 U.S.C. 16636........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 207 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16636) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall transmit to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate a report
providing the current
expected development costs
of the International Space
Station and certain related
matters. Thirty days after
transmittal of the report,
section 202 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration Act of 2000
(42 U.S.C. 2451 note) is
repealed.
42 U.S.C. 16651........................... 51 U.S.C. 30503
42 U.S.C. 16652........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 302 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16652) provides
the sense of Congress with
respect to the Hubble Space
Telescope and certain
related matters. Not later
than 60 days after the
landing of the second space
shuttle mission for return-
to-flight certification, a
status report on plans for
a Hubble Space Telescope
servicing mission is to be
transmitted by the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16653........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 303 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16653) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall seek an independent
assessment of the costs as
well as the technical,
cost, and schedule risks
associated with
incorporating the Landsat
instrument on the first
National Polar-Orbiting
Operational Environmental
Satellite System spacecraft
compared with undertaking
various alternatives. Not
later than 180 days after
December 30, 2005, the
independent assessment is
to be transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate. Under
certain conditions
alternative reports are
required.
42 U.S.C. 16654(a) (matter before par. 51 U.S.C. 30504(a)
(1)).
42 U.S.C. 16654(a)(1)..................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 304(a)(1) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16654(a)(1))
provides that not later
than 60 days after December
30, 2005, the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall carry out an
assessment under section
304 of the Act for certain
missions.
42 U.S.C. 16654(a)(2)..................... 51 U.S.C. 30504(b)
42 U.S.C. 16654(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 304(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16654(b))
provides that not later
than 30 days after
completing each assessment
required by section
304(a)(1) of the Act (42
U.S.C. 16654(a)(1)), the
Administrator shall
transmit a report on the
assessment to the Committee
on Science and Technology
of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16655(1)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 305(1) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16655(1))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
transmit the report
required by section 506 of
the Act. Section 506(3) of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16766(3))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall,
not later than 90 days
after December 30, 2005,
submit to certain
committees of Congress the
research plan for
utilization and proposed
final configuration of the
International Space
Station.
42 U.S.C. 16655(2), (3)................... 51 U.S.C. 40904
42 U.S.C. 16656........................... 51 U.S.C. 60505
42 U.S.C. 16657........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 307 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16657) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall review the policies,
processes, and procedures
in the planning and
management of applications
research and development
implemented in calendar
years 2001 to 2005 within
the Headquarters Earth-Sun
System Applied Sciences
Program and former Earth
Science Applications
Program. Not later than 1
year after December 30,
2005, a report describing
the results of the review
is to be transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16658........................... 51 U.S.C. 20304
42 U.S.C. 16671........................... 51 U.S.C. 60301
42 U.S.C. 16672........................... 51 U.S.C. 60302
42 U.S.C. 16673........................... 51 U.S.C. 60303
42 U.S.C. 16674........................... 51 U.S.C. 60304
42 U.S.C. 16675........................... 51 U.S.C. 60305
42 U.S.C. 16676........................... 51 U.S.C. 60306
42 U.S.C. 16691........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51. The
George E. Brown, Jr. Near-
Earth Object Survey Act,
which consists of section
321 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16691), provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall plan, develop, and
implement a Near-Earth
Object Survey program. Not
later than 1 year after
December 30, 2005, an
initial report is to be
transmitted to Congress.
Not later than February 28
of the fifth year after
December 30, 2005, an
additional report is to be
transmitted to Congress.
42 U.S.C. 16701........................... 51 U.S.C. 40101
42 U.S.C. 16711........................... 51 U.S.C. 40102
42 U.S.C. 16712(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 2002(a) of the
America COMPETES Act (42
U.S.C. 16712(a)) provides a
sense of Congress related
to the aeronautics research
and development programs of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration.
42 U.S.C. 16712(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40103
42 U.S.C. 16721(a), (b)................... 51 U.S.C. 40111
42 U.S.C. 16721(c), (d)................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 421(c) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16721(c))
required the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to
enter into an arrangement
with the National Research
Council for an assessment
of the Nation's future
requirements for
fundamental aeronautics
research. Section 421(d) of
the Act (42 U.S.C.
16721(d)) required the
assessment, along with the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration's
response to the assessment,
to be transmitted to
Congress no later than 2
years after December 30,
2005.
42 U.S.C. 16722(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40701
42 U.S.C. 16722(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40112(a)
42 U.S.C. 16722(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40112(b)
42 U.S.C. 16722(d)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40112(c)
42 U.S.C. 16722(e)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40112(d)
42 U.S.C. 16722(f)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40112(e)
42 U.S.C. 16722(g)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40112(f)
42 U.S.C. 16723........................... 51 U.S.C. 40113
42 U.S.C. 16724........................... 51 U.S.C. 40114
42 U.S.C. 16725........................... 51 U.S.C. 40115
42 U.S.C. 16726........................... Repealed as obsolete.
Section 426 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16726) required
the Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to
enter into an arrangement
with the National Research
Council for an assessment
of Federal wake turbulence
research and development
programs. A report
containing results of the
assessment was required to
be provided to Congress no
later than 2 years after
December 30, 2005.
42 U.S.C. 16727........................... 51 U.S.C. 40116
42 U.S.C. 16741........................... 51 U.S.C. 40131
42 U.S.C. 16751........................... 51 U.S.C. 40141
42 U.S.C. 16761(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70501(a)
42 U.S.C. 16761(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70501(b)
42 U.S.C. 16761(c)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 501(c) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16761(c)), as
amended by section 611(a)
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(Public Law 110-422, 122
Stat. 4796), provides that
the Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall,
not later than 90 days
after October 15, 2008,
submit to certain
committees of Congress a
report related to the lack
of a United States human
space flight system to
replace the Space Shuttle
upon its planned
retirement.
42 U.S.C. 16762........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 502 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16762) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall, to the fullest
extent possible consistent
with a successful
development program, use
the personnel,
capabilities, assets, and
infrastructure of the space
shuttle program in
developing the Crew
Exploration Vehicle, Crew
Launch Vehicle, and a heavy-
lift launch vehicle. Not
later than 180 days after
December 30, 2005, a plan
describing how the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration will proceed
with its human space flight
programs is to be
transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate. Not later
than March 31, 2006, a
transition plan for certain
Federal and contractor
personnel engaged in the
space shuttle program is to
be transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16763........................... 51 U.S.C. 70502
42 U.S.C. 16764........................... 51 U.S.C. 70503
42 U.S.C. 16765........................... 51 U.S.C. 70904
42 U.S.C. 16766(1), (2)................... 51 U.S.C. 70903
42 U.S.C. 16766(3)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 506(3) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16766(3))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall,
not later than 90 days
after December 30, 2005,
submit to certain
committees of Congress the
research plan for
utilization and proposed
final configuration of the
International Space
Station.
42 U.S.C. 16767(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70905(b)
42 U.S.C. 16767(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70905(c)
42 U.S.C. 16767(c)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 507(c) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16767(c))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall,
not later than one year
after December 30, 2005,
transmit to certain
committees of Congress a
plan describing how the
national laboratory (i.e.,
the United States segment
of the International Space
Station) will be operated.
42 U.S.C. 16767(d)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70905(a)
42 U.S.C. 16781........................... 51 U.S.C. 31501
42 U.S.C. 16782........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 602 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16782) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration is
encouraged to provide the
capabilities to support
secondary payload flight
opportunities on United
States launch vehicles, or
free flyers, for satellites
or scientific payloads
weighing less than 500
kilograms. In addition, the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration is
required to initiate a
feasibility study for
designating a National Free
Flyer Launch Coordination
Center as a means of
coordinating,
consolidating, and
integrating secondary
launch capabilities, launch
opportunities, and
payloads.
42 U.S.C. 16791........................... 51 U.S.C. 40905
42 U.S.C. 16792........................... 51 U.S.C. 30902
42 U.S.C. 16793........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 614 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16793) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall enter into an
arrangement with the
National Research Council
of the National Academy of
Sciences to conduct a
review and evaluation of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration's
precollege science,
technology, and mathematics
education program. Not
later than 18 months after
December 30, 2005, the
results of the review and
evaluation are to be
transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16794........................... 51 U.S.C. 40906
42 U.S.C. 16795........................... 51 U.S.C. 40907
42 U.S.C. 16796........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 617 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16796) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall transmit a report to
Congress on the legal
status of the Motivating
Undergraduates in Science
and Technology program and
implement the program if
the report concludes that
the program is in
compliance with the laws of
the United States.
42 U.S.C. 16797........................... 51 U.S.C. 40908
42 U.S.C. 16798(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 619(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16798(a))
provides that not more than
180 days after December 30,
2005, the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall transmit to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate a report
describing action taken by
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to
implement the
recommendations contained
in Government
Accountability Office
Report No. 04-639.
42 U.S.C. 16798(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40909
42 U.S.C. 16811........................... 51 U.S.C. 50116
42 U.S.C. 16821........................... 51 U.S.C. 30306
42 U.S.C. 16822........................... 51 U.S.C. 31301
42 U.S.C. 16823........................... 51 U.S.C. 30704
42 U.S.C. 16824........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 710 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16824) provides
that not later than one
year after December 30,
2005, the Comptroller
General shall transmit to
the Committee on Science
and Technology of the House
of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate a review of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration's
enhanced use leasing pilot
program established by
section 315 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration Act of 1958
(42 U.S.C. 2459j).
42 U.S.C. 16831........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 721 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16831) provides
that the National Science
Foundation shall continue
to collect statistically
reliable data on the field
of degree of college-
educated individuals to
fulfill certain statutory
obligations, but if the
Director of the National
Science Foundation
determines that there is a
legal impediment to the
continued collection of
this data, the Committee on
Science and Technology of
the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate are to be
informed not later than 180
days after December 30,
2005.
42 U.S.C. 16832(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 722(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16832(a))
provides that the Director
of the National Science
Foundation shall charge the
Mathematical and Physical
Sciences Advisory Committee
with conducting a review of
the astronomical facilities
supported by the Foundation
to determine the
appropriate balance between
supporting the operation of
existing facilities and
supporting the design,
development, and eventual
operation of new
facilities. No later than
June 30, 2006, the review
is to be transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16832(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 722(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16832(b))
provides that the Director
of the National Science
Foundation shall develop a
plan to facilitate more
thorough design and
development of facilities
that can be considered for
funding through the Major
Research Equipment and
Facilities Construction
account. No later than June
30, 2006, the plan is to be
transmitted to the
Committee on Science and
Technology of the House of
Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
42 U.S.C. 16841........................... 51 U.S.C. 70701
42 U.S.C. 16842........................... 51 U.S.C. 70702
42 U.S.C. 16843........................... 51 U.S.C. 70703
42 U.S.C. 16844........................... 51 U.S.C. 70704
42 U.S.C. 16845........................... 51 U.S.C. 70705
42 U.S.C. 16846........................... 51 U.S.C. 70706
42 U.S.C. 16847........................... 51 U.S.C. 70707
42 U.S.C. 16848........................... 51 U.S.C. 70708
42 U.S.C. 16849........................... 51 U.S.C. 70709
42 U.S.C. 16850........................... 51 U.S.C. 70710
42 U.S.C. 17701........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 2 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17701) provides
findings related to the
programs and activities of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration.
42 U.S.C. 17702........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 3 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17702) provides
definitions applicable in
the Act.
42 U.S.C. 17711........................... 51 U.S.C. 60501
42 U.S.C. 17712(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 204(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17712(a))
provides a sense of
Congress related to
transitioning experimental
sensors and missions into
operational monitoring
systems.
42 U.S.C. 17712(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 60502(a)
42 U.S.C. 17712(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 60502(b)
42 U.S.C. 17712(d)........................ 51 U.S.C. 60502(c)
42 U.S.C. 17713(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 60503
42 U.S.C. 17713(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 206(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17713(b))
provides that no later than
90 days after October 15,
2008, the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall transmit a new
baseline report consistent
with section 103(b)(2) of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005
(42 U.S.C. 16613(b)(2)),
which is restated as
section 30105(c)(2) of
title 51.
42 U.S.C. 17714........................... 51 U.S.C. 60504
42 U.S.C. 17721........................... 51 U.S.C. 40702
42 U.S.C. 17722........................... 51 U.S.C. 40703
42 U.S.C. 17723(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 304(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17723(a))
provides a finding and
declaration related to the
need for establishing a
research program to assess
the impact of commercial
supersonic flight
operations in order to set
sonic boom standards.
42 U.S.C. 17723(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40704(a)
42 U.S.C. 17723(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40704(b)
42 U.S.C. 17724........................... 51 U.S.C. 40104
42 U.S.C. 17731........................... 51 U.S.C. 70504
42 U.S.C. 17732(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70505(a)
42 U.S.C. 17732(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70505(b)
42 U.S.C. 17732(c)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 404(c) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17732(c))
provides a sense of
Congress related to using
commercial services to the
maximum extent practicable
in support of lunar outpost
activities.
42 U.S.C. 17733(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 405(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17733(a))
provides a statutory
declaration that a robust
program of long-term
exploration-related
technology research and
development will be
essential for the success
and sustainability of any
enduring initiative of
human and robotic
exploration of the solar
system.
42 U.S.C. 17733(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70506
42 U.S.C. 17734........................... 51 U.S.C. 71301
42 U.S.C. 17741........................... 51 U.S.C. 70507
42 U.S.C. 17742........................... 51 U.S.C. 70508
42 U.S.C. 17751(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 70907
42 U.S.C. 17751(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 601(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17751(b))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall,
no later than 9 months
after October 15, 2008,
submit to certain
committees of Congress a
plan to support the
operations and utilization
of the International Space
Station beyond fiscal year
2015 for a period of at
least 5 years.
42 U.S.C. 17752........................... 51 U.S.C. 70906
42 U.S.C. 17753........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 603 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17753) provides
a declaration related to
the importance of ensuring
the continued viability and
productivity of the
International Space Station
and provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
develop a contingency plan
to ensure the continued
viability and productivity
of the International Space
Station in the event that
United States commercial
cargo resupply services are
not available during an
extended period after the
Space Shuttle is retired.
The contingency plan must
be delivered to certain
committees of Congress no
later than one year after
October 15, 2008.
42 U.S.C. 17761........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 613 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17761) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall develop certain plans
related to termination of
the Space Shuttle program.
One plan is required to be
submitted to Congress not
later than 90 days after
October 15, 2008. The other
plan is required to be
submitted to Congress not
later than 180 days after
October 15, 2008. The
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration is
also required to establish
a Space Shuttle Transition
Liaison Office, which shall
terminate 2 years after
completion of the last
Space Shuttle flight.
42 U.S.C. 17771........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 621 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17771) provides
that the Administrator of
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
shall develop a strategy
for providing domestic
commercial launch services
in support of small and
medium-sized Science, Space
Operations, and Exploration
missions, and that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall,
no later than 90 days after
October 15, 2008, transmit
to certain committees of
Congress a report related
to the strategy.
42 U.S.C. 17781(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 704(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17781(a))
provides a sense of
Congress related to the
unique opportunity the
International Space Station
offers for Federal agencies
to engage students in
science, technology,
engineering, and
mathematics education, and
the provision encourages
the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to
include other Federal
agencies in its planning
efforts to use the
International Space Station
National Laboratory.
42 U.S.C. 17781(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40903(d)
42 U.S.C. 17781(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 40311
42 U.S.C. 17791(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 71101
42 U.S.C. 17791(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 801(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17791(b))
provides a sense of
Congress related to near-
Earth object program
activities providing
benefits to the scientific
and exploration activities
of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration.
42 U.S.C. 17792........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 802 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17792) provides
findings related the threat
of collision of near-Earth
objects with Earth.
42 U.S.C. 17793........................... 51 U.S.C. 71102
42 U.S.C. 17794........................... 51 U.S.C. 71103
42 U.S.C. 17795........................... 51 U.S.C. 71104
42 U.S.C. 17801........................... 51 U.S.C. 50111(b)
42 U.S.C. 17811(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 31502
42 U.S.C. 17811(b), (c)................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 1002(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17811(b))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
determine and prioritize
the maintenance and upgrade
backlog at each of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration's
Centers and associated
facilities, and shall
develop a strategy and
budget plan to reduce the
backlog by 50 percent over
the next five years.
Section 1002(c) of the Act
(42 U.S.C. 17811(c))
requires a report to
Congress on the results of
activities undertaken to
carry out subsection (b).
The report is to be
delivered concurrently with
delivery of the fiscal year
2011 budget request.
42 U.S.C. 17812(a)........................ 51 U.S.C. 31503
42 U.S.C. 17812(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 1003(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17812(b))
provides that the
Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration shall
enter into an arrangement
for an independent external
review of the
Administration's
laboratories and that
results of the review shall
be provided to certain
committees of Congress no
later than 18 months after
October 15, 2008.
42 U.S.C. 17821(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 1102(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17821(a))
provides a finding related
to the need for space
traffic management.
42 U.S.C. 17821(b)........................ 51 U.S.C. 71302
42 U.S.C. 17822........................... 51 U.S.C. 31302
42 U.S.C. 17823........................... 51 U.S.C. 20305
42 U.S.C. 17824........................... 51 U.S.C. 30305
42 U.S.C. 17825(a)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 1109(a) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17825(a))
provides a sense of
Congress that the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration should not
dilute, distort, suppress,
or impede scientific
research or the
dissemination of scientific
research.
42 U.S.C. 17825(b)........................ Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 1109(b) of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17825(b))
provides that, within 60
days after October 15,
2008, the Comptroller
General shall initiate a
study to be completed
within 270 days and shall
transmit a report to
Congress setting forth
findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
42 U.S.C. 17825(c)........................ 51 U.S.C. 60506
42 U.S.C. 17826........................... Not repealed but omitted
from text of title 51.
Section 1111 of the
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008
(42 U.S.C. 17826) provides
that, within 12 months
after October 15, 2008, the
Director of Office of
Science and Technology
Policy, in conjunction with
others, shall develop a
plan and initiate an
inventory of natural
methane stocks and fluxes
in the polar region of the
United States.
42 U.S.C. 17827........................... 51 U.S.C. 30310
42 U.S.C. 17828........................... 51 U.S.C. 31504
42 U.S.C. 17829........................... 51 U.S.C. 31505
49 U.S.C. 70101........................... 51 U.S.C. 50901
49 U.S.C. 70102........................... 51 U.S.C. 50902
49 U.S.C. 70103........................... 51 U.S.C. 50903
49 U.S.C. 70104........................... 51 U.S.C. 50904
49 U.S.C. 70105........................... 51 U.S.C. 50905
49 U.S.C. 70105a.......................... 51 U.S.C. 50906
49 U.S.C. 70106........................... 51 U.S.C. 50907
49 U.S.C. 70107........................... 51 U.S.C. 50908
49 U.S.C. 70108........................... 51 U.S.C. 50909
49 U.S.C. 70109........................... 51 U.S.C. 50910
49 U.S.C. 70109a.......................... 51 U.S.C. 50911
49 U.S.C. 70110........................... 51 U.S.C. 50912
49 U.S.C. 70111........................... 51 U.S.C. 50913
49 U.S.C. 70112........................... 51 U.S.C. 50914
49 U.S.C. 70113........................... 51 U.S.C. 50915
49 U.S.C. 70114........................... 51 U.S.C. 50916
49 U.S.C. 70115........................... 51 U.S.C. 50917
49 U.S.C. 70116........................... 51 U.S.C. 50918
49 U.S.C. 70117........................... 51 U.S.C. 50919
49 U.S.C. 70118........................... 51 U.S.C. 50920
49 U.S.C. 70119........................... 51 U.S.C. 50921
49 U.S.C. 70120........................... 51 U.S.C. 50922
49 U.S.C. 70121........................... 51 U.S.C. 50923
49 U.S.C. 70301........................... 51 U.S.C. 51101
49 U.S.C. 70302........................... 51 U.S.C. 51102
49 U.S.C. 70303........................... 51 U.S.C. 51103
49 U.S.C. 70304........................... 51 U.S.C. 51104
49 U.S.C. 70305........................... 51 U.S.C. 51105
.
Public Law 101-611, Sec. 123.............. 51 U.S.C. 70901 (Section
123 of the National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Authorization Act, Fiscal
Year 1991 (Public Law 101-
611, 104 Stat. 3204), which
was not previously
classified to the United
States Code, is restated as
section 70901 of title 51.)
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Section-by-Section Analysis
SECTION 1--TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 of the bill provides a table of contents for the
Act.
SECTION 2--PURPOSE; CONFORMITY WITH ORIGINAL INTENT
Section 2(a) of the bill provides that the purpose is to
codify certain existing laws related to national and commercial
space programs as a positive law title of the United States
Code.
Section 2(b) of the bill provides a statement of intent
with respect to the codification of existing law (see
``Conformity With Original Intent'' above).
SECTION 3--ENACTMENT OF TITLE 51, UNITED STATES CODE
Section 3 of the bill enacts title 51, United States Code.
For each section of title 51, the source provision citations,
along with any revision notes, are set out below.
TITLE 51--NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle I--General
Chap. Sec.
Definitions........................................................10101
Subtitle II--General Program and Policy Provisions
National Aeronautics and Space Program.............................20101
Responsibilities and Vision........................................20301
Subtitle III--Administrative Provisions
Appropriations, Budgets, and Accounting............................30101
Contracting and Procurement........................................30301
Management and Review..............................................30501
International Cooperation and Competition..........................30701
Awards.............................................................30901
Safety.............................................................31101
Healthcare.........................................................31301
Miscellaneous......................................................31501
Subtitle IV--Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
Aeronautics........................................................40101
National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program................40301
Biomedical Research in Space.......................................40501
Environmentally Friendly Aircraft..................................40701
Miscellaneous......................................................40901
Subtitle V--Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
Space Commerce.....................................................50101
Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation........................50301
Commercial Space Competitiveness...................................50501
Office of Space Commercialization..................................50701
Subtitle VI--Earth Observations
Land Remote Sensing Policy.........................................60101
Remote Sensing.....................................................60301
Earth Science......................................................60501
Subtitle VII--Access to Space
Use of Space Shuttle or Alternatives...............................70101
Shuttle Pricing Policy for Commercial and Foreign Users............70301
Exploration Initiatives............................................70501
Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission............70701
International Space Station........................................70901
Near-Earth Objects.................................................71101
Cooperation for Safety Among Spacefaring Nations...................71301
Subtitle I--General
CHAPTER 101--DEFINITIONS
Sec.
10101. Definitions.
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Title-wide definitions for the terms ``Administration'' and
``Administrator'' are added for clarity and convenience.
Subtitle II--General Program and Policy Provisions
CHAPTER 201--NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER I--SHORT TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY, AND DEFINITIONS
Sec.
20101. Short title.
20102. Congressional declaration of policy and purpose.
20103. Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER II--COORDINATION OF AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE ACTIVITIES
20111. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
20112. Functions of the Administration.
20113. Powers of the Administration in performance of functions.
20114. Administration and Department of Defense coordination.
20115. International cooperation.
20116. Reports to Congress.
20117. Disposal of excess land.
SUBCHAPTER III--GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
20131. Public access to information.
20132. Security requirements.
20133. Permission to carry firearms.
20134. Arrest authority.
20135. Property rights in inventions.
20136. Contributions awards.
20137. Malpractice and negligence suits against United States.
20138. Insurance and indemnification.
20139. Insurance for experimental aerospace vehicles.
20140. Appropriations.
20141. Misuse of agency name and initials.
20142. Contracts regarding expendable launch vehicles.
20143. Full cost appropriations account structure.
20144. Prize authority.
20145. Lease of non-excess property.
20146. Retrocession of jurisdiction.
20147. Recovery and disposition authority.
SUBCHAPTER IV--UPPER ATMOSPHERE RESEARCH
20161. Congressional declaration of purpose and policy.
20162. Definition of upper atmosphere.
20163. Program authorized.
20164. International cooperation.
SUBCHAPTER I--SHORT TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY, AND DEFINITIONS
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Chapter 201 of title 51 restates the National Aeronautics
and Space Act of 1958. Although short titles are generally
eliminated as unnecessary in positive law titles of the United
States Code, in this case it was suggested that the short title
``National Aeronautics and Space Act'' be provided for
convenience.
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20102................. 42 U.S.C. 2451. Pub. L. 85-568,
title I, Sec.
102, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
426; Pub. L. 94-
413, Sec. 15(a),
(b), Sept. 17,
1976, 90 Stat.
1270; Pub. L. 95-
238, title III,
Sec. 311, Feb.
25, 1978, 92
Stat. 83; Pub.
L. 95-401, Sec.
7, Sept. 30,
1978, 92 Stat.
860; Pub. L. 98-
361, title I,
Sec. 110, July
16, 1984, 98
Stat. 426; Pub.
L. 100-685,
title II, Sec.
214, Nov. 17,
1988, 102 Stat.
4093; Pub. L.
106-391, title
III, Sec.
302(a), Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1591; Pub. L.
109-155, title
III, Sec.
321(d)(2), Dec.
30, 2005, 119
Stat. 2923.
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In subsection (b), the words ``in conformity with section
201(e)'', which appeared at the end of the subsection, are
omitted as obsolete. Section 201 of Public Law 85-568, which
was classified to former section 2471 of title 42 (last
appearing in the 1970 edition of the United States Code),
established the National Aeronautics and Space Council, with
the functions of the Council specified in section 201(e). Those
functions included advising the President ``as he may request''
with respect to promoting cooperation and resolving differences
among agencies of the United States engaged in aeronautical and
space activities. The words are obsolete because section
3(a)(4) of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1973 (5 App. U.S.C.),
abolished the National Aeronautics and Space Council, including
the office of Executive Secretary of the Council, together with
its functions.
In subsection (c), the words ``(as established by title II
of this Act)'', which appeared after ``Administration'', are
omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the word ``and'', appearing at the end
of paragraph (8), is omitted as unnecessary because of the
introductory words ``one or more of the following''.
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20103................. 42 U.S.C. 2452. Pub. L. 85-568,
title I, Sec.
103, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
427; Pub. L. 98-
52, title I,
Sec. 108, July
15, 1983, 97
Stat. 285.
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In paragraph (1)(A), the word ``Earth's'' is capitalized
for consistency in title 51.
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20111................. 42 U.S.C. 2472. Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
202, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
429; Pub. L. 88-
426, title III,
Sec. 305(12),
Aug. 14, 1964,
78 Stat. 423.
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20112................. 42 U.S.C. 2473(a), (b). Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
203(a), (b),
July 29, 1958,
72 Stat. 429;
Pub. L. 93-409,
Sec. 4, Sept. 3,
1974, 88 Stat.
1070; Pub. L. 94-
413, Sec. 15(c),
Sept. 17, 1976,
90 Stat. 1270;
Pub. L. 95-401,
Sec. 6, Sept.
30, 1978, 92
Stat. 860; Pub.
L. 101-611,
title I, Sec.
107, Nov. 16,
1990, 104 Stat.
3197.
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20113................. 42 U.S.C. 2473(c). Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
203(c), formerly
Sec. 203(b),
July 29, 1958,
72 Stat. 429;
Pub. L. 86-20,
May 13, 1959, 73
Stat. 21; Pub.
L. 86-481, Sec.
5, June 1, 1960,
74 Stat. 153;
Pub. L. 87-367,
title II, Sec.
206(a), Oct. 4,
1961, 75 Stat.
791; Pub. L. 87-
584, Sec. 6,
Aug. 14, 1962,
76 Stat. 384;
Pub. L. 87-793,
Sec. 1001(f),
Oct. 11, 1962,
76 Stat. 864;
Pub. L. 88-426,
title III, Sec.
306(d), Aug. 14,
1964, 78 Stat.
429; Pub. L. 88-
448, title IV,
Sec. 402(a)(34),
Aug. 10, 1964,
78 Stat. 495;
Pub. L. 91-646,
title II, Sec.
220(a)(2), Jan.
2, 1971, 84
Stat. 1903; Pub.
L. 93-74, Sec.
6, July 23,
1973, 87 Stat.
174; Pub. L. 93-
316, Sec. 6,
June 22, 1974,
88 Stat. 243;
renumbered Sec.
203(c), Pub. L.
93-409, Sec. 4,
Sept. 3, 1974,
88 Stat. 1070;
Pub. L. 96-48,
Sec. 6(a), Aug.
8, 1979, 93
Stat. 348; Pub.
L. 108-201, Sec.
2(a), Feb. 24,
2004, 118 Stat.
461.
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In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title
5'' are substituted for ``the Classification Act of 1949, as
amended'' on authority of section 7(b) of Public Law 89-554 (80
Stat. 631), the first section of which enacted Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees.
In subsection (c)(2), the words ``section 8141 of title
40'' are substituted for ``the Act of March 3, 1877 (40 U.S.C.
34)'' on authority of section 5(c) of Public Law 107-217 (116
Stat. 1303), the first section of which enacted Title 40,
Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
In subsection (c)(4), the words ``in accordance with the
provisions of chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and in accordance
with title III of the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)'' are substituted
for ``in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Property
and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C.
471 et seq.)'' on authority of section 5(c) of Public Law 107-
217 (116 Stat. 1303), the first section of which enacted Title
40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
In subsection (e), the words ``subsections (a) and (b) of
section 3324 of title 31'' are substituted for ``section 3648
of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529)'' on
authority of section 4(b) of Public Law 97-258 (96 Stat. 1067),
the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
In subsection (i), the words ``maximum rate payable under
section 5376 of title 5'' are substituted for ``rate for GS-
18'' because of section 101(c) of the Federal Employees Pay
Comparability Act of 1990 (enacted by Sec. 529 of Public Law
101-509, 5 U.S.C. 5376 note).
In subsection (k)(1), the words ``section 1302 of title
40'' are substituted for ``section 321 of the Act of June 30,
1932 (47 Stat. 412; 40 U.S.C. 303b)'' on authority of section
5(c) of Public Law 107-217 (116 Stat. 1303), the first section
of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and
Works.
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20114(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2474(b). Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
204(b), (c),
July 29, 1958,
72 Stat. 431.
20114(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2474(c).
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In subsection (a), the words ``through the President'' are
substituted for ``through the Liaison Committee'' because the
Civilian-Military Liaison Committee, which was established by
section 204(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of
1958 (42 U.S.C. 2474(a)), was abolished and its functions,
together with the functions of its chairman and other officers,
were transferred to the President by sections 1(e) and 3(a) of
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1965 (5 App. U.S.C.).
In subsection (b), the words ``as provided in section 201
(e)'', which appeared at the end of the subsection, are omitted
as obsolete. Section 201 of Public Law 85-568, which was
classified to former section 2471 of title 42 (last appearing
in the 1970 edition of the United States Code), established the
National Aeronautics and Space Council, with the functions of
the Council specified in section 201(e). Those functions
included advising the President ``as he may request'' with
respect to promoting cooperation and resolving differences
among agencies of the United States engaged in aeronautical and
space activities. The words are obsolete because section
3(a)(4) of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1973 (5 App. U.S.C.),
abolished the National Aeronautics and Space Council, including
the office of Executive Secretary of the Council, together with
its functions.
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20115................. 42 U.S.C. 2475. Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
205, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
432.
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20116................. 42 U.S.C. 2476. Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
206, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
432; Pub. L. 92-
68, Sec. 7, Aug.
6, 1971, 85
Stat. 177; Pub.
L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
302(b), Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1591.
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In subsections (a)(2) and (b), the words ``section 102(c)
of this Act'', which appear in section 206 of Public Law 85-568
(72 Stat. 432), are treated as referring to section 102(d),
rather than section 102(c), of Public Law 85-568 because of the
redesignation done by section 110(a)(2) of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1985
(Public Law 98-361, 98 Stat. 426). Section 102(d) of Public Law
85-568 is restated as section 20102(d) of title 51.
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20117................. 42 U.S.C. 2476a. Pub. L. 85-568,
title II, Sec.
207, as added
Pub. L. 93-74,
Sec. 7, July 23,
1973, 87 Stat.
175; amended
Pub. L. 103-437,
Sec. 15(j), Nov.
2, 1994, 108
Stat. 4593.
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In paragraph (1), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology'' on authority of section 1(a)(10) of Public Law
104-14 (2 U.S.C. note prec. 21), Rule X(1)(n) of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5
(106th Congress, January 6, 1999), and Rule X(1)(o) of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House
Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
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20131(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2454(a) (words Pub. L. 85-568,
before proviso). title III, Sec.
303, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
433; Pub. L. 102-
588, title V,
Sec. 509, Nov.
4, 1992, 106
Stat. 5129.
20131(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2454(b).
20131(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 2454(a) (proviso).
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20132................. 42 U.S.C. 2455(a). Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
304(a), July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
433; 1978 Reorg.
Plan No. 2, Sec.
102, eff. Jan.
1, 1979, 43 F.R.
36037, 92 Stat.
3783.
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The words ``Director of the Office of Personnel
Management'' are substituted for ``Civil Service Commission''
because of section 102 of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5
App U.S.C.).
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20133................. 42 U.S.C. 2456. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
304(e), July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
435.
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20134................. 42 U.S.C. 2456a. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
304(f), as added
Pub. L. 100-685,
title II, Sec.
206, Nov. 17,
1988, 102 Stat.
4090.
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20135................. 42 U.S.C. 2457. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
305, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
435; Pub. L. 96-
517, Sec. 7(b),
Dec. 12, 1980,
94 Stat. 3027;
Pub. L. 97-96,
Sec. 7, Dec. 21,
1981, 95 Stat.
1210; Pub. L. 97-
164, title I,
Sec. 162(3),
Apr. 2, 1982, 96
Stat. 49; Pub.
L. 98-622, title
II, Sec. 205(c),
Nov. 8, 1984, 98
Stat. 3388; Pub.
L. 106-113, div.
B, Sec.
1000(a)(9)
[title IV, Sec.
4732(b)(20)],
Nov. 29, 1999,
113 Stat. 1536,
1501A-585.
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20136(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2458(a). Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
306, July 29,
1958, 72 Stat.
437.
20136(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2458(b) (1st
sentence).
20136(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 2458(b) (par. (1)
of last sentence).
20136(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 2458(b) (par. (2)
of last sentence).
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In subsections (c) and (d), the words ``No award may be
made under subsection (a)'' are substituted for ``No award may
be made under subsection (a) with respect to any contribution''
for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
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20137................. 42 U.S.C. 2458a. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
307, as added
Pub. L. 94-464,
Sec. 3, Oct. 8,
1976, 90 Stat.
1988.
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In subsection (a), the word ``hereafter'' is omitted as
unnecessary.
In subsection (b), in the last sentence, commas are added
after ``brought'' and ``Attorney General'' for clarity.
In subsection (e), the words ``wrongful act or omission''
are substituted for ``wrongful act of omission'' to correct an
error in the law.
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20138................. 42 U.S.C. 2458b. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
308, as added
Pub. L. 96-48,
Sec. 6(b)(2),
Aug. 8, 1979, 93
Stat. 348.
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20139................. 42 U.S.C. 2458c. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
309, formerly
title III, as
added Pub. L.
106-74, title
IV, Sec. 435(a),
Oct. 20, 1999,
113 Stat. 1097;
designated Sec.
309 and amended
Pub. L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
324(a)(2), (b),
Oct. 30, 2000,
114 Stat. 1599,
1600; Pub. L.
109-155, title
VII, Sec. 702,
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2936.
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In subsection (d)(3), the words ``without regard to the
date on which the Administration entered into the waiver'' are
substituted for ``without regard to whether it was entered into
before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act'' to
avoid an ambiguity in the law. Literally, the words ``the date
of enactment of this Act'' mean July 29, 1958, the date of
enactment of Public Law 85-568. However, the intended meaning
of the words ``the date of enactment of this Act'' is probably
October 20, 1999, the date of enactment of Public Law 106-74.
The question as to which date is actually intended is rendered
inconsequential by the words ``before, on, or after''.
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20140................. 42 U.S.C. 2459. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
310, formerly
Sec. 307, July
29, 1958, 72
Stat. 438; Pub.
L. 88-113, Sec.
6, Sept. 6,
1963, 77 Stat.
144; renumbered
Sec. 308, Pub.
L. 94-464, Sec.
3, Oct. 8, 1976,
90 Stat. 1988;
renumbered Sec.
309, Pub. L. 96-
48, Sec.
6(b)(1), Aug. 8,
1979, 93 Stat.
348; renumbered
Sec. 310, Pub.
L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
324(a)(1), Oct.
30, 2000, 114
Stat. 1599.
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20141................. 42 U.S.C. 2459b. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
311, formerly
Sec. 310, as
added Pub. L. 98-
52, title I,
Sec. 107, July
15, 1983, 97
Stat. 284;
renumbered Sec.
311, Pub. L. 106-
391, title III,
Sec. 324(a)(1),
Oct. 30, 2000,
114 Stat. 1599.
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20142................. 42 U.S.C. 2459c. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
312, formerly
Sec. 311, as
added Pub. L.
100-147, title
I, Sec. 117,
Oct. 30, 1987,
101 Stat. 867;
renumbered Sec.
312, Pub. L. 106-
391, title III,
Sec. 324(a)(1),
Oct. 30, 2000,
114 Stat. 1599.
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In subsection (a), the word ``expendable'' is substituted
for ``expendabe'' to correct an error in the law.
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20143................. 42 U.S.C. 2459f. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
313, formerly
Sec. 312, as
added Pub. L.
106-377, Sec.
1(a)(1) [title
IV, Sec. 431],
Oct. 27, 2000,
114 Stat. 1441,
1441A-56;
renumbered Sec.
313 and amended,
Pub. L. 108-199,
div. G, title
IV, Sec. 417,
Jan. 23, 2004,
118 Stat. 415;
Pub. L. 108-447,
div. I, title
IV, Sec. 417,
Dec. 8, 2004,
118 Stat. 3339;
Pub. L. 109-155,
title II, Sec.
201, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2915.
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In subsection (a)(1), the words ``for fiscal year 2007 and
thereafter'' are omitted as unnecessary.
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20144................. 42 U.S.C. 2459f-1. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
314, as added
Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
104, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2910; Pub. L.
110-422, title
XI, Sec.
1105(b), Oct.
15, 2008, 122
Stat. 4809.
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In subsection (i)(2), subparagraph (A) is added, and the
words ``provisions known as the Anti-Deficiency Act'' are
substituted for ``the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341)'',
for clarity.
In subsection (i)(4), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on
authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th
Congress, January 5, 2007).
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20145................. 42 U.S.C. 2459j. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
315, as added
Pub. L. 108-7,
div. K, title
IV, Sec. 418,
Feb. 20, 2003,
117 Stat. 525;
Pub. L. 110-161,
div. B, title V,
Sec. 533(a)-(e),
Dec. 26, 2007,
121 Stat. 1931;
Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1117(c), (d),
Oct. 15, 2008,
122 Stat. 4814.
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In subsection (f)(2), the word ``Administration's'' is
substituted for ``Agency's'' for clarity.
In subsection (g), the words ``10 years after December 26,
2007'' are substituted for ``on the date that is ten years
after the date of the enactment of the Commerce, Justice,
Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2008'' for
consistency and to reflect the date of enactment of the
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161, div. B, 121 Stat. 1884).
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20146................. 42 U.S.C. 2459k. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
316, as added
Pub. L. 109-155,
title VII, Sec.
701, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2935.
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20147................. 42 U.S.C. 2459l. Pub. L. 85-568,
title III, Sec.
317, as added
Pub. L. 109-155,
title VII, Sec.
705, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2936.
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20161................. 42 U.S.C. 2481. Pub. L. 85-568,
title IV, Sec.
401, as added
Pub. L. 94-39,
Sec. 8, June 19,
1975, 89 Stat.
222.
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20162................. 42 U.S.C. 2482. Pub. L. 85-568,
title IV, Sec.
402, as added
Pub. L. 94-39,
Sec. 8, June 19,
1975, 89 Stat.
222.
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20163................. 42 U.S.C. 2483. Pub. L. 85-568,
title IV, Sec.
403, as added
Pub. L. 94-39,
Sec. 8, June 19,
1975, 89 Stat.
222.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
20164................. 42 U.S.C. 2484. Pub. L. 85-568,
title IV, Sec.
404, as added
Pub. L. 94-39,
Sec. 8, June 19,
1975, 89 Stat.
223.
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CHAPTER 203--RESPONSIBILITIES AND VISION
Sec.
20301. General responsibilities.
20302. Vision for space exploration.
20303. Contribution to innovation.
20304. Basic research enhancement.
20305. National Academies decadal surveys.
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20301................. 42 U.S.C. 16611(a). Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
101(a), Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2897.
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20302................. 42 U.S.C. 16611(b). Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
101(b), Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2898.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
20303(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611a(a). Pub. L. 110-69,
title II, Sec.
2001(a), (b),
(c), (e), Aug.
9, 2007, 121
Stat. 582.
20303(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611a(b).
20303(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611a(c).
20303(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611a(e).
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20304................. 42 U.S.C. 16658. Pub. L. 110-69,
title II, Sec.
2003, Aug. 9,
2007, 121 Stat.
583.
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20305................. 42 U.S.C. 17823. Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1104, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4809.
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Subtitle III--Administrative Provisions
CHAPTER 301--APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETS, AND ACCOUNTING
Sec.
30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required.
30102. Working capital fund.
30103. Budgets.
30104. Baselines and cost controls.
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30101................. 42 U.S.C. 2460. Pub. L. 86-45,
Sec. 4, June 15,
1959, 73 Stat.
75.
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The word ``hereafter'' is omitted as unnecessary.
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30102................. 42 U.S.C. 2459i. Pub. L. 108-7,
div. K, title
III, (last par.
under heading
``Administrative
Provisions'', at
117 Stat. 520),
Feb. 20, 2003,
117 Stat. 520.
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30103(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611(h)(1). Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
101(h)(1), (i),
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2903.
30103(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611(i).
30103(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611b. Pub. L. 110-161,
div. B, title
III, (7th par.
under heading
``Administrative
Provisions'', at
121 Stat. 1919),
Dec. 26, 2007,
121 Stat. 1919.
30103(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 16611b note. Pub. L. 111-8,
div. B, title
III, (3d proviso
in par. under
heading ``Cross
Agency
Support'', at
123 Stat. 589),
Mar. 11, 2009,
123 Stat. 589.
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In subsection (a)(5), the source law's reference to
``section 104'' of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-155,
119 Stat. 2910) is translated as ``section 20144'' of title 51.
Section 104 of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2005 amended the National
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (Public Law 85-568, 72 Stat.
426) by inserting a new section 314, which is restated as
section 20144 of title 51.
In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``Committee on Science and Technology'' are substituted
for ``Committee on Science'' on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of
the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House
Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsection (c), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``For fiscal year 2009 and hereafter'' are omitted as
unnecessary.
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30104................. 42 U.S.C. 16613. Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
103, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2907.
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In subsections (b)(2), (c)(1), (d)(3), and (e)(1)(A), (2),
the words ``Committee on Science and Technology'' are
substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on authority of Rule
X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted
by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
CHAPTER 303--CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
Sec.
30301. Guaranteed customer base.
30302. Quality assurance personnel.
30303. Tracking and data relay satellite services.
30304. Award of contracts to small businesses and disadvantaged
individuals.
30305. Outreach program.
30306. Small business contracting.
30307. Requirement for independent cost analysis.
30308. Cost effectiveness calculations.
30309. Use of abandoned and underutilized buildings, grounds, and
facilities.
30310. Exception to alternative fuel procurement requirement.
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30301................. 42 U.S.C. 2459d. Pub. L. 102-139,
title III, (1st
par. under
heading
``Administrative
Provisions'', at
105 Stat. 771),
Oct. 28, 1991,
105 Stat. 771.
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The words ``in this or any other Act with respect to any
fiscal year'' are omitted as unnecessary.
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30302................. 42 U.S.C. 2459e. Pub. L. 102-195,
Sec. 19, Dec. 9,
1991, 105 Stat.
1615.
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In subsection (a), the date ``December 9, 1991'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1992
(Public Law 102-195, 105 Stat. 1605).
In subsection (a), the words ``that has been submitted to
Congress as provided'' are substituted for ``described'' for
clarity.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
30303(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2463 (1st par.). Pub. L. 95-76,
Sec. 6, July 30,
1977, 91 Stat.
315; Pub. L. 103-
437, Sec.
15(c)(3), Nov.
2, 1994, 108
Stat. 4592.
30303(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2463 (last par.).
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In subsection (b), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology'' on authority of section 1(a)(10) of Public Law
104-14 (2 U.S.C. note prec. 21), Rule X(1)(n) of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5
(106th Congress, January 6, 1999), and Rule X(1)(o) of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House
Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsection (b), the word ``hereafter'' is omitted as
unnecessary.
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30304................. 42 U.S.C. 2473b (1st par.). Pub. L. 101-144,
title III, (1st
par. under
heading ``Small
and
Disadvantaged
Business'', at
103 Stat. 863),
Nov. 9, 1989,
103 Stat. 863;
Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
611, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2932.
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The word ``Alaska'' is substituted for ``Alaskan'' in the
phrase ``Alaska Native-serving institutions (as defined in
section 317(b)(2) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)(2)))'' for
consistency with the term defined in section 317(b)(2) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)(2)).
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
30305................. 42 U.S.C. 17824. Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1107, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4810.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (c), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
date ``October 15, 2008'' is substituted for ``the date of
enactment of this Act'' to reflect the date of enactment of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act
of 2008.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
30306................. 42 U.S.C. 16821. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VII, Sec.
707, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2937.
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30307................. 42 U.S.C. 2459g. Pub. L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
301, Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1591; Pub. L.
109-155, title
VII, Sec. 704,
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2936.
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In subsection (b), in the first sentence, the words ``the
Administrator shall conduct'' are substituted for ``the
Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration shall conduct'' to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), in the last sentence, the word
``experts'' is substituted for ``expertise'' for clarity.
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30308(a).............. (no source) .................
30308(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2459h. Pub. L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
304, Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1592.
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In subsection (a), definitions of ``commercial provider''
and ``State'' are added to carry forward the appropriate
definitions from section 3 of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-
391, 114 Stat. 1579, 1580).
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30309................. 42 U.S.C. 2473d. Pub. L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
325, Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1600.
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30310................. 42 U.S.C. 17827. Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1112, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4811.
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CHAPTER 305--MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW
Sec.
30501. Lessons learned and best practices.
30502. Whistleblower protection.
30503. Performance assessments.
30504. Assessment of science mission extensions.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
30501................. 42 U.S.C. 16615. Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
107, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2912.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (a), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on
authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th
Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsection (a), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
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30502................. 42 U.S.C. 16618. Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
110, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2914.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (a), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
In subsections (a) and (d), the words ``Committee on
Science and Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on
Science'' on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6
(110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsection (d), the words ``Not later than February 15
of each year beginning February 15, 2007'' are substituted for
``Not later than February 15 of each year beginning with the
year after the date of enactment of this Act'' for clarity.
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30503................. 42 U.S.C. 16651. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
301, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2916.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsections (b) and (c), the date ``December 30, 2005''
is substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
In subsection (c), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on
authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th
Congress, January 5, 2007).
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30504(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16654(a) (matter Pub. L. 109-155,
before par. (1)). title III, Sec.
304(a) (matter
before par.
(1)), (2), Dec.
30, 2005, 119
Stat. 2918.
30504(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16654(a)(2).
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In subsection (a), the words ``In addition--'' are omitted
as unnecessary.
CHAPTER 307--INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND COMPETITION
Sec.
30701. Competitiveness and international cooperation.
30702. Foreign contract limitation.
30703. Foreign launch vehicles.
30704. Offshore performance of contracts for the procurement of goods
and services.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
30701(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2475a(a). Pub. L. 106-391,
title I, Sec.
126, Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1585.
30701(b)(1)........... (no source)
30701(b)(2)........... 42 U.S.C. 2475a(b).
30701(b)(3)........... (no source)
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In subsection (b)(1), the definition of ``United States
commercial provider'' is added to carry forward the appropriate
definition from section 3 of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-391,
114 Stat. 1580).
In subsection (b)(3), the description of national interests
of the United States is added to carry forward the appropriate
description of national interests of the United States from
section 2(6) of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-391,
114 Stat. 1578).
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30702................. 42 U.S.C. 2475b. Pub. L. 106-391,
title III, Sec.
305, Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat.
1592.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
30703................. 42 U.S.C. 16614. Pub. L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
105, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2912.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (c), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
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30704................. 42 U.S.C. 16823. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VII, Sec.
709, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2938.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In the matter before paragraph (1), the words ``beginning
with the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of this
Act [December 30, 2005]'' are omitted as obsolete.
CHAPTER 309--AWARDS
Sec.
30901. Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
30902. Charles ``Pete'' Conrad Astronomy Awards.
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30901(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2461 (1st par.). Pub. L. 91-76,
Sec. 1, Sept.
29, 1969, 83
Stat. 124.
30901(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2461 (last par.). Pub. L. 91-76,
Sec. 2, Sept.
29, 1969, 83
Stat. 124.
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30902................. 42 U.S.C. 16792. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
613, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2932.
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CHAPTER 311--SAFETY
Sec.
31101. Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel.
31102. Drug and alcohol testing.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31101(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2477(a) (1st, last Pub. L. 90-67,
sentences). Sec. 6, Aug. 21,
1967, 81 Stat.
170; Pub. L. 94-
307, Sec. 8,
June 4, 1976, 90
Stat. 681; Pub.
L. 99-234, title
I, Sec. 107(f),
Jan. 2, 1986, 99
Stat. 1759; Pub.
L. 109-155,
title I, Sec.
106, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2912.
31101(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2477(a) (3d
sentence).
31101(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 2477(a) (2d
sentence).
31101(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 2477(a) (4th, 5th
sentences).
31101(e).............. 42 U.S.C. 2477(b).
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In subsection (d)(1)(B), the words ``maximum rate payable
under section 5376 of title 5'' are substituted for ``rate for
GS-18'' because of section 101(c) of the Federal Employees Pay
Comparability Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-509, 5 U.S.C. 5376
note).
In subsection (e), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of
2005'' to reflect the date of enactment of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
(Public Law 109-155, 119 Stat. 2895).
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31102(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2473c(h). Pub. L. 102-195,
Sec. 21(c)-(h),
Dec. 9, 1991,
105 Stat. 1616.
31102(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2473c(c).
31102(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 2473c(d).
31102(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 2473c(e).
31102(e).............. 42 U.S.C. 2473c(f).
31102(f).............. 42 U.S.C. 2473c(g).
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In subsection (b)(2), the words ``within 18 months after
the date of enactment of this Act'' are omitted as obsolete.
In paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c), and in
subsection (f)(2), the date ``December 9, 1991'' is substituted
for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to reflect the date
of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1992 (Public Law
102-195, 105 Stat. 1605).
CHAPTER 313--HEALTHCARE
Sec.
31301. Healthcare program.
31302. Astronaut healthcare survey.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31301................. 42 U.S.C. 16822. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VII, Sec.
708, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2938.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31302................. 42 U.S.C. 17822. Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1103, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4808.
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CHAPTER 315--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec.
31501. Orbital debris.
31502. Maintenance of facilities.
31503. Laboratory productivity.
31504. Cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities.
31505. Development of enhanced-use lease policy.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31501................. 42 U.S.C. 16781. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
601, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2931.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31502................. 42 U.S.C. 17811(a). Pub. L. 110-422,
title X, Sec.
1002(a), Oct.
15, 2008, 122
Stat. 4806.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31503................. 42 U.S.C. 17812(a). Pub. L. 110-422,
title X, Sec.
1003(a), Oct.
15, 2008, 122
Stat. 4807.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31504................. 42 U.S.C. 17828. Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1116, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4813.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
31505................. 42 U.S.C. 17829. Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1117, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4813.
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Subtitle IV--Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
CHAPTER 401--AERONAUTICS
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL
Sec.
40101. Definition of institution of higher education.
40102. Governmental interest in aeronautics research and development.
40103. Cooperation with other agencies on aeronautics activities.
40104. Cooperation among Mission Directorates.
SUBCHAPTER II--HIGH PRIORITY AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
40111. Fundamental research program.
40112. Research and technology programs.
40113. Airspace systems research.
40114. Aviation safety and security research.
40115. Aviation weather research.
40116. University-based Centers for Research on Aviation Training.
SUBCHAPTER III--SCHOLARSHIPS
40131. Aeronautics scholarships.
SUBCHAPTER IV--DATA REQUESTS
40141. Aviation data requests.
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40101................. 42 U.S.C. 16701. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
401, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2923.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40102................. 42 U.S.C. 16711. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
411, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2923.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40103................. 42 U.S.C. 16712(b). Pub. L. 110-69,
title II, Sec.
2002(b), Aug. 9,
2007, 121 Stat.
583.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The words ``Next Generation Air Transportation System'' are
inserted before ``Joint Planning and Development Office'' for
consistency with section 709 of the Vision 100--Century of
Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108-176, 49 U.S.C.
40101 note).
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40104................. 42 U.S.C. 17724. Pub. L. 110-422,
title III, Sec.
307, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4788.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUBCHAPTER II--HIGH PRIORITY AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40111................. 42 U.S.C. 16721(a), (b). Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
421(a), (b),
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2924.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40112(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16722(b). Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
422(b)-(g), Dec.
30, 2005, 119
Stat. 2925.
40112(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16722(c).
40112(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 16722(d).
40112(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 16722(e).
40112(e).............. 42 U.S.C. 16722(f).
40112(f).............. 42 U.S.C. 16722(g).
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
40113................. 42 U.S.C. 16723. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
423, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2925.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
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40114................. 42 U.S.C. 16724. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
424, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2926.
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In subsection (b), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
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40115................. 42 U.S.C. 16725. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
425, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2926.
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40116................. 42 U.S.C. 16727. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
427, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2926; Pub. L.
110-422, title
III, Sec. 308,
Oct. 15, 2008,
122 Stat. 4788.
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In subsection (b), the words ``Centers for Research on
Aviation Training'' are substituted for ``Centers'' for
clarity. There are references to both ``Centers for Research on
Aviation Training'' and ``Administration Centers'' in
subsection (a).
In subsection (d)(1), the words ``proposed in the
application submitted under subsection (c)'' are substituted
for ``proposed by the Center in its application under
subsection (c)'' for clarity. Under section (c), applications
are filed by an institution of higher education (or a
consortium of such institutions) seeking funding, and not by
the Center for which such funding is sought.
SUBCHAPTER III--SCHOLARSHIPS
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40131................. 42 U.S.C. 16741. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
431, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2927.
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In subsection (b), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
SUBCHAPTER IV--DATA REQUESTS
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40141................. 42 U.S.C. 16751. Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
441, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2927.
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CHAPTER 403--NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Sec.
40301. Purposes.
40302. Definitions.
40303. National space grant college and fellowship program.
40304. Grants or contracts.
40305. Specific national needs.
40306. Space grant college and space grant regional consortium.
40307. Space grant fellowship program.
40308. Space grant review panel.
40309. Availability of other Federal personnel and data.
40310. Designation or award to be on competitive basis.
40311. Continuing emphasis.
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40301................. 42 U.S.C. 2486a. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
203, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
869.
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In paragraph (3), the word ``that'' is substituted for ``,
to'' for clarity.
In paragraph (4), the words ``in order to'' are substituted
for ``to'', and the words ``through such consortia'' are added,
for clarity.
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40302................. 42 U.S.C. 2486b. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
204, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
870.
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The definitions of ``Administration'' and ``Administrator''
in section 204 of the National Space Grant College and
Fellowship Act (Public Law 100-147, title II, 101 Stat. 870)
are omitted as unnecessary because of the definitions added by
section 10101 of title 51.
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40303................. 42 U.S.C. 2486c. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
205, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
871.
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40304................. 42 U.S.C. 2486d. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
206, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
872.
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In subsection (a), the words ``not more than 66 percent''
are substituted for ``66 percent, or any lesser percent'', and
the word ``except'' is substituted for ``except that this
limitation shall not apply'', for clarity and to eliminate
unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words ``up to 100 percent'' are
substituted for ``100 percent, or any lesser percent'' to
eliminate unnecessary words.
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40305................. 42 U.S.C. 2486e. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
207, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
873.
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In subsection (a), the words ``up to 100 percent'' are
substituted for ``100 percent, or any lesser percent'' to
eliminate unnecessary words.
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40306................. 42 U.S.C. 2486f. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
208, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
873.
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40307................. 42 U.S.C. 2486g. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
209, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
874.
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40308................. 42 U.S.C. 2486h. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
210, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
874.
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In subsection (a), the word ``provisions'' is substituted
for ``provisons'' to correct an error in the law.
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40309................. 42 U.S.C. 2486i. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
211, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
875.
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40310................. 42 U.S.C. 2486k. Pub. L. 100-147,
title II, Sec.
213, Oct. 30,
1987, 101 Stat.
875.
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The date ``October 30, 1987'' is substituted for ``the date
of enactment of this Act'' to reflect the date of enactment of
the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act, which is
title II of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-147, 101 Stat. 860).
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40311................. 42 U.S.C. 17781(c). Pub. L. 110-422,
title VII, Sec.
704(c), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4803.
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CHAPTER 405--BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN SPACE
Sec.
40501. Biomedical research joint working group.
40502. Biomedical research grants.
40503. Biomedical research fellowships.
40504. Establishment of electronic data archive.
40505. Establishment of emergency medical service telemedicine
capability.
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40501................. 42 U.S.C. 2487a. Pub. L. 102-588,
title VI, Sec.
602, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5130.
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40502................. 42 U.S.C. 2487b. Pub. L. 102-588,
title VI, Sec.
603, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5130.
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40503................. 42 U.S.C. 2487c. Pub. L. 102-588,
title VI, Sec.
604, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5131.
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40504................. 42 U.S.C. 2487e. Pub. L. 102-588,
title VI, Sec.
606, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5131.
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40505................. 42 U.S.C. 2487f. Pub. L. 102-588,
title VI, Sec.
607, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5131; Pub. L.
109-295, title
VI, Sec. 612(c),
Oct. 4, 2006,
120 Stat. 1410.
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The words ``Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance'' are
substituted for ``Office of Foreign Disaster'' to correct an
error in the law.
CHAPTER 407--ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AIRCRAFT
Sec.
40701. Research and development initiative.
40702. Additional research and development initiative.
40703. Research alignment.
40704. Research program on perceived impact of sonic booms.
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40701................. 42 U.S.C. 16722(a). Pub. L. 109-155,
title IV, Sec.
422(a), Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2924.
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In paragraphs (2) and (3), the date ``December 30, 2005''
is substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
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40702................. 42 U.S.C. 17721. Pub. L. 110-422,
title III, Sec.
302, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4786.
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In paragraphs (1) and (2), the date ``October 15, 2008'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-
422, 122 Stat. 4779).
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40703................. 42 U.S.C. 17722. Pub. L. 110-422,
title III, Sec.
303, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4787.
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40704(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 17723(b). Pub. L. 110-422,
title III, Sec.
304(b), (c),
Oct. 15, 2008,
122 Stat. 4787.
40704(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 17723(c).
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CHAPTER 409--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec.
40901. Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund.
40902. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Endeavor Teacher
Fellowship Trust Fund.
40903. Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research--merit
grant competition requirements.
40904. Microgravity research.
40905. Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved areas.
40906. Equal access to the Administration's education programs.
40907. Museums.
40908. Continuation of certain education programs.
40909. Compliance with title IX of Education Amendments of 1972.
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40901................. 42 U.S.C. 2467. Pub. L. 100-404,
title II, (par.
under heading
``Science,
Space, and
Technology
Education Trust
Fund'', at 102
Stat. 1028),
Aug. 19, 1988,
102 Stat. 1028;
Pub. L. 103-327,
title III, Sept.
28, 1994, 108
Stat. 2328.
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In the first sentence, the words ``the Department of
Housing and Urban Development--Independent Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1989 (Public Law 100-404, 102 Stat. 1014)''
are substituted for ``this Act'' to clarify the reference.
In the second sentence, the words ``of the Treasury'' are
inserted after ``the Secretary'' for clarity.
In the sixth sentence, the word ``hereafter'', which
appeared after ``each calendar quarter'', is omitted as
unnecessary.
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40902................. 42 U.S.C. 2467a. Pub. L. 102-195,
Sec. 20, Dec. 9,
1991, 105 Stat.
1615.
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In subsection (a), the words ``The Trust Fund shall consist
of amounts'' are substituted for ``The Trust Fund shall consist
of gifts and donations accepted by the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration pursuant to section 208 of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476b), as well as
other amounts'' because the Administration's authority to
accept gifts or donations under section 208 of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 terminated 5 years after
October 30, 1987.
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40903(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2467b(c). Pub. L. 102-588,
title III, Sec.
304, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5120.
40903(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2467b(a).
40903(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 2467b(b).
40903(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 17781(b). Pub. L. 110-422,
title VII, Sec.
704(b), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4802.
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In subsection (d) the words ``eligible States'' are
substituted for ``EPSCoR States'' for clarity and consistency
in the section.
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40904(1).............. 42 U.S.C. 16655(2). Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
305(2), (3),
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2918.
40904(2).............. 42 U.S.C. 16655(3).
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40905................. 42 U.S.C. 16791. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
612, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2932.
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40906................. 42 U.S.C. 16794. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
615, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2934.
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In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``Every 2 years'' are substituted for ``Not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of this Act [December 30,
2005], and every 2 years thereafter'' to eliminate obsolete
language.
In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``Committee on Science and Technology'' are substituted
for ``Committee on Science'' on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of
the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House
Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
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40907................. 42 U.S.C. 16795. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
616, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2934.
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40908................. 42 U.S.C. 16797. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
618, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2934.
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40909................. 42 U.S.C. 16798(b). Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
619(b), Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2935.
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Subtitle V--Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
CHAPTER 501--SPACE COMMERCE
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL
Sec.
50101. Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER II--PROMOTION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE OPPORTUNITIES
50111. Commercialization of Space Station.
50112. Promotion of United States Global Positioning System standards.
50113. Acquisition of space science data.
50114. Administration of commercial space centers.
50115. Sources of Earth science data.
50116. Commercial technology transfer program.
SUBCHAPTER III--FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF SPACE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
50131. Requirement to procure commercial space transportation services.
50132. Acquisition of commercial space transportation services.
50133. Shuttle privatization.
50134. Use of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles.
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL
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50101................. 42 U.S.C. 14701. Pub. L. 105-303,
Sec. 2, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2843.
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The definition of ``Administrator'' in section 2 of the
Commercial Space Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-303, 112 Stat.
2843) is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition added
by section 10101 of title 51.
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50111(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 14711(a). Pub. L. 105-303,
title I, Sec.
101(a), Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2845.
50111(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 17801. Pub. L. 110-422,
title IX, Sec.
902, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4805.
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In subsection (b)(1)(D), the date ``October 15, 2008'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-
422, 122 Stat. 4779).
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50112................. 42 U.S.C. 14712(b). Pub. L. 105-303,
title I, Sec.
104(b), Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2852.
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50113................. 42 U.S.C. 14713. Pub. L. 105-303,
title I, Sec.
105, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2852.
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50114................. 42 U.S.C. 14714. Pub. L. 105-303,
title I, Sec.
106, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2853.
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50115(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 14715(a). Pub. L. 105-303,
title I, Sec.
107(a), (b),
(d), (e), Oct.
28, 1998, 112
Stat. 2853,
2854.
50115(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 14715(b).
50115(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 14715(d).
50115(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 14715(e).
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50116................. 42 U.S.C. 16811. Pub. L. 109-155,
title VI, Sec.
621, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2935.
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This section restates provisions originally enacted as part
of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-155, 119 Stat. 2895),
and not as part of the Commercial Space Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-303, 112 Stat. 2843), which is generally restated in this
chapter.
In subsection (a), in the last sentence, the word
``Administration'' is substituted for ``agency'' for clarity
and because of the definition of ``Administration'' added by
section 10101 of title 51.
In subsection (b), the date ``December 30, 2005'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-
155, 119 Stat. 2895).
SUBCHAPTER III--FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF SPACE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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50131(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 14731(a). Pub. L. 105-303,
title II, Sec.
201, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2854.
50131(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 14731(b) (less last
sentence).
50131(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 14731(b) (last
sentence).
50131(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 14731(c).
50131(e).............. 42 U.S.C. 14731(d).
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In subsection (d), the date ``October 28, 1998'' is
substituted for ``the date of the enactment of this Act'' and
for ``such date'' to reflect the date of enactment of the
Commercial Space Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-303, 112 Stat.
2843).
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50132................. 42 U.S.C. 14732. Pub. L. 105-303,
title II, Sec.
202, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2855.
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50133................. 42 U.S.C. 14733(a). Pub. L. 105-303,
title II, Sec.
204(a), Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2856.
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50134................. 42 U.S.C. 14734. Pub. L. 105-303,
title II, Sec.
205, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2857; Pub. L.
106-65, div. A,
title X, Sec.
1067(21), Oct.
5, 1999, 113
Stat. 775.
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In subsection (b)(1), in the matter before subparagraph
(A), the words ``Committee on Science and Technology'' are
substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on authority of Rule
X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted
by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
CHAPTER 503--COMMERCIAL REUSABLE IN-SPACE TRANSPORTATION
Sec.
50301. Definitions.
50302. Loan guarantees for production of commercial reusable in-space
transportation.
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50301................. 42 U.S.C. 14753. Pub. L. 107-248,
title IX, Sec.
904, Oct. 23,
2002, 116 Stat.
1576.
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50302................. 42 U.S.C. 14752. Pub. L. 107-248,
title IX, Sec.
903, Oct. 23,
2002, 116 Stat.
1574.
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In subsection (f)(2), the word ``forbear'' is substituted
for ``forebear'' to correct an error in the law.
In subsection (g)(1), the words ``services or systems'' are
substituted for ``services or system'' to correct an error in
the law.
CHAPTER 505--COMMERCIAL SPACE COMPETITIVENESS
Sec.
50501. Definitions.
50502. Launch voucher demonstration program.
50503. Anchor tenancy and termination liability.
50504. Use of Government facilities.
50505. Test facilities.
50506. Commercial Space Achievement Award.
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50501................. 15 U.S.C. 5802. Pub. L. 102-588,
title V, Sec.
502, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5123.
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50502................. 15 U.S.C. 5803(a)-(c). Pub. L. 102-588,
title V, Sec.
504(a)-(c), Nov.
4, 1992, 106
Stat. 5124; Pub.
L. 105-303,
title I, Sec.
103, Oct. 28,
1998, 112 Stat.
2851.
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In subsection (a), the words ``to become effective October
1, 1993'', which appeared at the end, are omitted as obsolete.
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50503................. 15 U.S.C. 5806. Pub. L. 102-588,
title V, Sec.
507, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5127.
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50504................. 15 U.S.C. 5807. Pub. L. 102-588,
title V, Sec.
508, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5128.
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50505................. 42 U.S.C. 16634. Pub. L. 109-155,
title II, Sec.
205, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2916.
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This section restates provisions originally enacted as part
of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-155, 119 Stat. 2895),
and not as part of title V of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993
(Public Law 102-588, 106 Stat. 5107), which is generally
restated in this chapter.
In subsection (a), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on
authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th
Congress, January 5, 2007).
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50506................. 15 U.S.C. 5808. Pub. L. 102-588,
title V, Sec.
510, Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat.
5129.
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In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``The Secretary of Commerce shall periodically make
awards'' are substituted for ``The Secretary of Commerce shall
periodically make, and the Chairman of the National Space
Council shall present, awards'' to eliminate obsolete language.
The reference to the Chairman of the National Space Council is
obsolete because the National Space Council (established by
section 501 of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (Public Law
100-685, 102 Stat. 4102)) has not functioned or been staffed
since 1993.
CHAPTER 507--OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCIALIZATION
Sec.
50701. Definition of Office.
50702. Establishment.
50703. Annual report.
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50701................. (no source) .................
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A chapter-wide definition for the term ``Office'' is added
for clarity and convenience.
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50702................. 15 U.S.C. 1511e. Pub. L. 105-309,
Sec. 8, Oct. 30,
1998, 112 Stat.
2937; Pub. L.
107-305, Sec.
14, Nov. 27,
2002, 116 Stat.
2380; Pub. L.
108-447, div. B,
title II, Dec.
8, 2004, 118
Stat. 2878.
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50703................. 15 U.S.C. 1535. Pub. L. 101-611,
title I, Sec.
115(b), Nov. 16,
1990, 104 Stat.
3201.
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The words ``The Secretary of Commerce shall submit an
annual report'' are substituted for ``Commencing in fiscal year
1992, and every fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of
Commerce shall submit . . . a report'' to eliminate unnecessary
words.
The word ``Office'', meaning the Office of Space
Commercialization, is substituted for ``Office of Space
Commerce'' to correct an error in the law.
The words ``Committee on Science and Technology'' are
substituted for ``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology''
on authority of section 1(a)(10) of Public Law 104-14 (2 U.S.C.
note prec. 21), Rule X(1)(n) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (106th
Congress, January 6, 1999), and Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6
(110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
Subtitle VI--Earth Observations
CHAPTER 601--LAND REMOTE SENSING POLICY
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL
Sec.
60101. Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER II--LANDSAT
60111. Landsat Program Management.
60112. Transfer of Landsat 6 program responsibilities.
60113. Data policy for Landsat 7.
SUBCHAPTER III--LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS
60121. General licensing authority.
60122. Conditions for operation.
60123. Administrative authority of Secretary.
60124. Regulatory authority of Secretary.
60125. Agency activities.
SUBCHAPTER IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
60131. Continued Federal research and development.
60132. Availability of federally gathered unenhanced data.
60133. Technology demonstration program.
60134. Preference for private sector land remote sensing system.
SUBCHAPTER V--GENERAL PROVISIONS
60141. Nondiscriminatory data availability.
60142. Archiving of data.
60143. Nonreproduction.
60144. Reimbursement for assistance.
60145. Acquisition of equipment.
60146. Radio frequency allocation.
60147. Consultation.
60148. Enforcement.
SUBCHAPTER VI--PROHIBITION OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF WEATHER SATELLITES
60161. Prohibition.
60162. Future considerations.
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL
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60101................. 15 U.S.C. 5602. Pub. L. 102-555,
Sec. 3, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4164.
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The definition of ``Administrator'' in section 3 of the
Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-555, 106
Stat. 4164) is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition
added by section 10101 of title 51.
SUBCHAPTER II--LANDSAT
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60111................. 15 U.S.C. 5611. Pub. L. 102-555,
title I, Sec.
101, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4166.
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In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1),
after the words ``funding expectations for the Landsat'', the
word ``program'' is set out without being capitalized to
correct an error in the law.
In subsection (c)(6), the words ``sections 102 and 103 of
the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-555,
106 Stat. 4168)'' are substituted for ``sections 102 and 103''
to clarify the reference. The reference to sections 102 and 103
of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 is retained in
text, notwithstanding the fact that sections 102 and 103 of the
Act are repealed as obsolete, because oversight
responsibilities may continue for contracts entered into under
the now obsolete provisions.
In subsection (e)(2), in the matter before subparagraph
(A), the word ``biennially'' is substituted for ``Within 1 year
after the date of the enactment of this Act and biennially
thereafter,'' to eliminate obsolete language.
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60112................. 15 U.S.C. 5614. Pub. L. 102-555,
title I, Sec.
104, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4170.
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60113................. 15 U.S.C. 5615(a), (b). Pub. L. 102-555,
title I, Sec.
105(a), (b),
Oct. 28, 1992,
106 Stat. 4170.
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SUBCHAPTER III--LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS
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60121................. 15 U.S.C. 5621. Pub. L. 102-555,
title II, Sec.
201, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4171; Pub. L.
105-303, title
I, Sec.
107(f)(1), Oct.
28, 1998, 112
Stat. 2854.
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In subsection (b)(2), the words ``within 6 months after the
date of the enactment of the Commercial Space Act of 1998'' are
omitted as obsolete.
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60122................. 15 U.S.C. 5622. Pub. L. 102-555,
title II, Sec.
202, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4172; Pub. L.
105-303, title
I, Sec.
107(f)(2), Oct.
28, 1998, 112
Stat. 2854.
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In subsection (c), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``subsection (b)'' are substituted for ``paragraph (b)''
to correct an error in the law.
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60123................. 15 U.S.C. 5623. Pub. L. 102-555,
title II, Sec.
203, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4172.
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In subsection (a), at the end of paragraph (2), a semicolon
is substituted for the period to correct an error in the law.
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60124................. 15 U.S.C. 5624. Pub. L. 102-555,
title II, Sec.
204, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4173.
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60125................. 15 U.S.C. 5625. Pub. L. 102-555,
title II, Sec.
205, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4173.
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SUBCHAPTER IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
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60131................. 15 U.S.C. 5631. Pub. L. 102-555,
title III, Sec.
301, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4174.
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60132................. 15 U.S.C. 5632. Pub. L. 102-555,
title III, Sec.
302, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4174.
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In subsection (b), the word ``affect'' is substituted for
``effect'' to correct an error in the law.
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60133................. 15 U.S.C. 5633(a)-(e). Pub. L. 102-555,
title III, Sec.
303(a)-(e), Oct.
28, 1992, 106
Stat. 4174.
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In subsection (a)(1), the date ``October 28, 1992'' is
substituted for ``the date of the enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the Land Remote Sensing Policy
Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-555, 106 Stat. 4163). At the end of
paragraph (1), a semicolon is substituted for the period to
correct an error in the law.
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60134(a).............. 15 U.S.C. 5641(c). Pub. L. 102-555,
title IV, Sec.
401(b), (c),
Oct. 28, 1992,
106 Stat. 4176.
60134(b).............. 15 U.S.C. 5641(b).
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In subsection (b), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``In carrying out subsection (a), the Landsat Program
Management shall consider the ability of each of the options
to'' are omitted as obsolete. The omitted words refer to
section 401(a) of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992
(15 U.S.C. 5641(a)), which required, within 5 years after
October 28, 1992, the Landsat Program Management, in
consultation with representatives of appropriate United States
Government agencies, to assess and report to Congress on
options for a successor land remote sensing system to Landsat
7.
In subsection (b)(3), the words ``otherwise projected to be
in operation in the future'' are substituted for ``projected to
be in operation through the year 2000'' to eliminate obsolete
language.
SUBCHAPTER V--GENERAL PROVISIONS
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60141................. 15 U.S.C. 5651. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
501, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4176.
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60142................. 15 U.S.C. 5652. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
502, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4176.
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In subsection (b), the words ``hereafter in this section''
are substituted for ``hereinafter'' for clarity.
In subsection (c), in the matter before paragraph (1), the
words ``of the Interior'' are substituted for ``of Interior''
to correct an error in the law.
In subsection (c)(1), the date ``October 28, 1992'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the Land Remote Sensing Policy
Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-555, 106 Stat. 4163).
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60143................. 15 U.S.C. 5653. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
503, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4177.
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60144................. 15 U.S.C. 5654. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
504, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4177.
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60145................. 15 U.S.C. 5655. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
505, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4177.
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60146................. 15 U.S.C. 5656. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
506, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4177.
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60147................. 15 U.S.C. 5657. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
507, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4178.
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60148................. 15 U.S.C. 5658. Pub. L. 102-555,
title V, Sec.
508, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4179.
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In subsection (d), in the second sentence, the words ``have
been, or are being'' are substituted for ``has been, or is
being'' to correct an error in the law.
SUBCHAPTER VI--PROHIBITION OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF WEATHER SATELLITES
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60161................. 15 U.S.C. 5671. Pub. L. 102-555,
title VI, Sec.
601, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4179.
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60162................. 15 U.S.C. 5672. Pub. L. 102-555,
title VI, Sec.
602, Oct. 28,
1992, 106 Stat.
4180.
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The date ``October 28, 1992'' is substituted for ``the
enactment of this Act'' to reflect the date of enactment of the
Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-555, 106
Stat. 4163).
CHAPTER 603--REMOTE SENSING
Sec.
60301. Definitions.
60302. General responsibilities.
60303. Pilot projects to encourage public sector applications.
60304. Program evaluation.
60305. Data availability.
60306. Education.
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60301................. 42 U.S.C. 16671. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
311, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2920.
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60302................. 42 U.S.C. 16672. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
312, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2920.
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60303................. 42 U.S.C. 16673. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
313, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2921.
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60304................. 42 U.S.C. 16674. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
314, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2921.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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60305................. 42 U.S.C. 16675. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
315, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2922.
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60306................. 42 U.S.C. 16676. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
316, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2922.
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CHAPTER 605--EARTH SCIENCE
Sec.
60501. Goal.
60502. Transitioning experimental research into operational services.
60503. Reauthorization of Glory Mission.
60504. Tornadoes and other severe storms.
60505. Coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
60506. Sharing of climate related data.
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60501................. 42 U.S.C. 17711. Pub. L. 110-422,
title II, Sec.
201, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4784.
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60502(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 17712(b). Pub. L. 110-422,
title II, Sec.
204(b), (c),
(d), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4785.
60502(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 17712(c).
60502(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 17712(d).
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60503................. 42 U.S.C. 17713(a). Pub. L. 110-422,
title II, Sec.
206(a), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4785.
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60504................. 42 U.S.C. 17714. Pub. L. 110-422,
title II, Sec.
208, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4786.
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60505................. 42 U.S.C. 16656. Pub. L. 109-155,
title III, Sec.
306, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2919.
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In subsection (b), the words ``beginning with the first
fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act [December
30, 2005]'' are omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (b), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on
authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th
Congress, January 5, 2007).
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60506................. 42 U.S.C. 17825(c). Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1109(c), Oct.
15, 2008, 122
Stat. 4811.
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Subtitle VII--Access to Space
CHAPTER 701--USE OF SPACE SHUTTLE OR ALTERNATIVES
Sec.
70101. Recovery of fair value of placing Department of Defense payloads
in orbit with space shuttle.
70102. Space shuttle use policy.
70103. Commercial payloads on space shuttle.
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70101................. 42 U.S.C. 2464. Pub. L. 97-324,
title I, Sec.
106(a), Oct. 15,
1982, 96 Stat.
1600.
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70102(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2465a(a). Pub. L. 101-611,
title I, Sec.
112(a), (c),
(d), Nov. 16,
1990, 104 Stat.
3198, 3199.
70102(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2465a(c).
70102(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 2465a(d).
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70103(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 2465c. Pub. L. 101-611,
title II, Sec.
203, Nov. 16,
1990, 104 Stat.
3206; Pub. L.
105-303, title
II, Sec. 203(2),
Oct. 28, 1998,
112 Stat. 2855.
70103(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 2465f. Pub. L. 101-611,
title II, Sec.
206, Nov. 16,
1990, 104 Stat.
3207; Pub. L.
105-303, title
II, Sec. 203(4),
Oct. 28, 1998,
112 Stat. 2855.
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In subsection (a), the words ``this section'' are
substituted for ``this title'', meaning title II of Public Law
101-611, because title II of Public Law 101-611 was previously
repealed except for section 201 (a short title provision,
classified to 42 U.S.C. 2451 note, in which neither defined
term appears) and sections 203 (42 U.S.C. 2465c) and 206 (42
U.S.C. 2465f) of Public Law 101-611, which are restated in this
section.
CHAPTER 703--SHUTTLE PRICING POLICY FOR COMMERCIAL AND FOREIGN USERS
Sec.
70301. Congressional findings and declarations.
70302. Purpose, policy, and goals.
70303. Definition of additive cost.
70304. Duties of Administrator.
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70301................. 42 U.S.C. 2466. Pub. L. 99-170,
title II, Sec.
201, Dec. 5,
1985, 99 Stat.
1017.
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70302................. 42 U.S.C. 2466a. Pub. L. 99-170,
title II, Sec.
202, Dec. 5,
1985, 99 Stat.
1017.
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70303................. 42 U.S.C. 2466b. Pub. L. 99-170,
title II, Sec.
203, Dec. 5,
1985, 99 Stat.
1017.
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The definition of ``Administrator'' in section 203(1) of
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization
Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-170, 99 Stat. 1017) is omitted as
unnecessary because of the definition added by section 10101 of
title 51.
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70304................. 42 U.S.C. 2466c. Pub. L. 99-170,
title II, Sec.
204, Dec. 5,
1985, 99 Stat.
1017; Pub. L.
103-437, Sec.
15(c)(5), Nov.
2, 1994, 108
Stat. 4592.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsections (b) and (c)(1), the words ``Committee on
Science and Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology'' on authority of section
1(a)(10) of Public Law 104-14 (2 U.S.C. note prec. 21), Rule
X(1)(n) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted
by House Resolution No. 5 (106th Congress, January 6, 1999),
and Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives,
adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5,
2007).
CHAPTER 705--EXPLORATION INITIATIVES
Sec.
70501. Space shuttle follow-on.
70502. Exploration plan and programs.
70503. Ground-based analog capabilities.
70504. Stepping stone approach to exploration.
70505. Lunar outpost.
70506. Exploration technology research.
70507. Technology development.
70508. Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft.
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70501(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16761(a). Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
501(a), (b),
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2927.
70501(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16761(b).
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In subsection (b), the words ``The Administrator shall
transmit an annual report'' are substituted for ``Not later
than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [December
30, 2005] and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall
transmit a report'' to eliminate obsolete language.
In subsection (b), the words ``Committee on Science and
Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on Science'' on
authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th
Congress, January 5, 2007).
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70502................. 42 U.S.C. 16763. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
503, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2929.
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70503................. 42 U.S.C. 16764. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
504, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2929.
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70504................. 42 U.S.C. 17731. Pub. L. 110-422,
title IV, Sec.
403, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4789.
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70505(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 17732(a). Pub. L. 110-422,
title IV, Sec.
404(a), (b),
Oct. 15, 2008,
122 Stat. 4789.
70505(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 17732(b).
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70506................. 42 U.S.C. 17733(b). Pub. L. 110-422,
title IV, Sec.
405(b), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4789.
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70507................. 42 U.S.C. 17741. Pub. L. 110-422,
title V, Sec.
501, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4791.
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70508................. 42 U.S.C. 17742. Pub. L. 110-422,
title V, Sec.
502, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4791.
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CHAPTER 707--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION COMMISSION
Sec.
70701. Definitions.
70702. Establishment of Commission.
70703. Tasks of Commission.
70704. Composition of Commission.
70705. Powers of Commission.
70706. Public meetings, information, and hearings.
70707. Staff of Commission.
70708. Compensation and travel expenses.
70709. Security clearances for Commission members and staff.
70710. Reporting requirements and termination.
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70701................. 42 U.S.C. 16841. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
821, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2941.
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70702................. 42 U.S.C. 16842. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
822, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2941.
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70703................. 42 U.S.C. 16843. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
823, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2941.
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70704(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(a). Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
824, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2942.
70704(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(b).
70704(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(c).
70704(d).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(d).
70704(e).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(e) (1st
sentence).
70704(f).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(e) (2d
sentence).
70704(g).............. 42 U.S.C. 16844(e) (last
sentence).
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70705................. 42 U.S.C. 16845. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
825, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2942.
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70706................. 42 U.S.C. 16846. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
826, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2943.
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70707................. 42 U.S.C. 16847. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
827, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2943.
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In subsection (c), in the 1st sentence, the words ``the
daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for
positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section
5315 of title 5'' are substituted for ``the daily rate paid a
person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5'' for consistency in
title 51.
In subsection (c), in the last sentence, the words ``the
expert or consultant'' are substituted for ``it'' for clarity.
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70708................. 42 U.S.C. 16848. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
828, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2944.
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In subsection (a), the words ``at a rate not to exceed the
daily equivalent of the annual rate'' for ``at not to exceed
the daily equivalent of the annual rate'' for consistency in
title 51.
In subsection (b), the words ``section 5703 of title 5''
are substituted for ``section 5703(b) of title 5'' to correct
an error in the law. Section 5703 of title 5, United States
Code, does not contain a subsection (b).
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70709................. 42 U.S.C. 16849. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
829, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2944.
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70710................. 42 U.S.C. 16850. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
830, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2944.
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CHAPTER 709--INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
Sec.
70901. Peaceful uses of space station.
70902. Allocation of International Space Station research budget.
70903. International Space Station research.
70904. International Space Station completion.
70905. National laboratory designation.
70906. International Space Station National Laboratory Advisory
Committee.
70907. Maintaining use through at least 2020.
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70901................. (not previously classified) Pub. L. 101-611,
title I, Sec.
123, Nov. 16,
1990, 104 Stat.
3204.
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The words ``the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law
101-611, 104 Stat. 3190)'' are substituted for ``this Act'' to
clarify the reference.
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70902................. 42 U.S.C. 16633. Pub. L. 109-155,
title II, Sec.
204, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2916.
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The words ``Beginning with fiscal year 2006'', which
appeared at the beginning of this section, are omitted as
obsolete.
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70903................. 42 U.S.C. 16766(1), (2). Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
506(1), (2),
Dec. 30, 2005,
119 Stat. 2930.
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70904................. 42 U.S.C. 16765. Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
505, Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2929.
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In subsections (b)(3) and (c)(2), the words ``Committee on
Science and Technology'' are substituted for ``Committee on
Science'' on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6
(110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsections (b)(3) and (c)(2), the date ``December 30,
2005'' is substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act''
to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law
109-155, 119 Stat. 2895).
In subsection (c)(2) the words ``Not later than 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act [December 30, 2005],
and'' are omitted as obsolete.
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70905(a).............. 42 U.S.C. 16767(d). Pub. L. 109-155,
title V, Sec.
507(a), (b),
(d), Dec. 30,
2005, 119 Stat.
2930, 2931.
70905(b).............. 42 U.S.C. 16767(a).
70905(c).............. 42 U.S.C. 16767(b).
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70906................. 42 U.S.C. 17752. Pub. L. 110-422,
title VI, Sec.
602, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4795.
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In subsection (a), the date ``October 15, 2008'' is
substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act'' to
reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-
422, 122 Stat. 4779).
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70907................. 42 U.S.C. 17751(a). Pub. L. 110-422,
title VI, Sec.
601(a), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4793.
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CHAPTER 711--NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS
Sec.
71101. Reaffirmation of policy.
71102. Requests for information.
71103. Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency.
71104. Planetary radar.
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71101................. 42 U.S.C. 17791(a). Pub. L. 110-422,
title VIII, Sec.
801(a), Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4803.
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71102................. 42 U.S.C. 17793. Pub. L. 110-422,
title VIII, Sec.
803, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4803.
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71103................. 42 U.S.C. 17794. Pub. L. 110-422,
title VIII, Sec.
804, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4804.
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In the matter before paragraph (1), the date ``October 15,
2008'' is substituted for ``the date of enactment of this Act''
to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008.
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71104................. 42 U.S.C. 17795. Pub. L. 110-422,
title VIII, Sec.
805, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4804.
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CHAPTER 713--COOPERATION FOR SAFETY AMONG SPACEFARING NATIONS
Sec.
71301. Common docking system standard to enable rescue.
71302. Information sharing to avoid physical or radio-frequency
interference.
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71301................. 42 U.S.C. 17734. Pub. L. 110-422,
title IV, Sec.
407, Oct. 15,
2008, 122 Stat.
4790.
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71302................. 42 U.S.C. 17821(b). Pub. L. 110-422,
title XI, Sec.
1102(b), Oct.
15, 2008, 122
Stat. 4808.
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SECTION 4--CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS
Section 4 of the bill makes conforming amendments.
Subsections (a) to (c) make conforming amendments to
update cross references in positive law titles of the
United States Code.
Subsection (d) renumbers and transfers chapters 701
and 703 of title 49, United States Code, as chapters
509 and 511, respectively, of title 51, United States
Code. Subsection (d) also makes related conforming
amendments to update cross references and execute other
necessary technical changes related to the transfers.
Subsection (e) makes a conforming amendment to
section 304 of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.
16654).
SECTION 5--TRANSITIONAL AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS
Section 5 of the bill contains transitional and savings
provisions.
SECTION 6--REPEALS
Section 6 of the bill repeals provisions replaced by the
bill, along with unnecessary and obsolete provisions (see
``Disposition Table'' above).