2017 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VI - Earth Observations
Chapter 605 - Earth Science
Sec. 60502 - Transitioning experimental research into operational services

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 60502 (2017)
Section Name §60502. Transitioning experimental research into operational services
Section Text

(a) Interagency Process.—The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Administrator, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other relevant stakeholders, shall develop a process to transition, when appropriate, Administration Earth science and space weather missions or sensors into operational status. The process shall include coordination of annual agency budget requests as required to execute the transitions.

(b) Responsible Agency Official.—The Administrator and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall each designate an agency official who shall have the responsibility for and authority to lead the Administration's and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's transition activities and interagency coordination.

(c) Plan.—For each mission or sensor that is determined to be appropriate for transition under subsection (a), the Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall transmit to Congress a joint plan for conducting the transition. The plan shall include the strategy, milestones, and budget required to execute the transition. The transition plan shall be transmitted to Congress no later than 60 days after the successful completion of the mission or sensor critical design review.

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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3425.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
60502(a) 42 U.S.C. 17712(b). Pub. L. 110–422, title II, §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).
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 605 - EARTH SCIENCE
Sec. 60502 - Transitioning experimental research into operational services
Contains section 60502
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4785
124 Stat. 3425
Public Law References Public Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314
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