2016 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
Chapter 711 - Near-Earth Objects
Sec. 71103 - Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 71103 (2016)
Section Name §71103. Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency
Section Text

Within 2 years after October 15, 2008, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall—

(1) develop a policy for notifying Federal agencies and relevant emergency response institutions of an impending near-Earth object threat, if near-term public safety is at risk; and

(2) recommend a Federal agency or agencies to be responsible for—

(A) protecting the United States from a near-Earth object that is expected to collide with Earth; and

(B) implementing a deflection campaign, in consultation with international bodies, should one be necessary.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3439.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
71103 42 U.S.C. 17794. Pub. L. 110–422, title VIII, §804, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4804.

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.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
CHAPTER 711 - NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS
Sec. 71103 - Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency
Contains section 71103
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4804
124 Stat. 3439
Public Law References Public Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314
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