2017 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VI - Earth Observations
Chapter 603 - Remote Sensing
Sec. 60302 - General responsibilities

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 60302 (2017)
Section Name §60302. General responsibilities
Section Text

The Administrator shall—

(1) develop a sustained relationship with the United States commercial remote sensing industry and, consistent with applicable policies and law, to the maximum practicable, rely on their services; and

(2) in conjunction with United States industry and universities, research, develop, and demonstrate prototype Earth science applications to enhance Federal, State, local, and tribal governments' use of government and commercial remote sensing data, technologies, and other sources of geospatial information for improved decision support to address their needs.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3423.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
60302 42 U.S.C. 16672. Pub. L. 109–155, title III, §312, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2920.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, 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 VI - Earth Observations
CHAPTER 603 - REMOTE SENSING
Sec. 60302 - General responsibilities
Contains section 60302
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2920
124 Stat. 3423
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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