2019 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle III - Administrative Provisions
Chapter 315 - Miscellaneous
Sec. 31501 - Orbital debris

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 31501 (2019)
Section Name §31501. Orbital debris
Section Text

The Administrator, in conjunction with the heads of other Federal agencies, shall take steps to develop or acquire technologies that will enable the Administration to decrease the risks associated with orbital debris.

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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3377.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
31501 42 U.S.C. 16781. Pub. L. 109–155, title VI, §601, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2931.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, 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 III - Administrative Provisions
CHAPTER 315 - MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 31501 - Orbital debris
Contains section 31501
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2931
124 Stat. 3377
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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