2019 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle III - Administrative Provisions
Chapter 315 - Miscellaneous
Sec. 31505 - Development of enhanced-use lease policy

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 31505 (2019)
Section Name §31505. Development of enhanced-use lease policy
Section Text

(a) In General.—The Administrator shall develop an agency-wide enhanced-use lease policy that—

(1) is based upon sound business practices and lessons learned from the demonstration centers; and

(2) establishes controls and procedures to ensure accountability and protect the interests of the Government.


(b) Contents.—The policy required by subsection (a) shall include the following:

(1) Criteria for determining economic value.—Criteria for determining whether enhanced-use lease provides better economic value to the Government than other options, such as—

(A) Federal financing through appropriations; or

(B) sale of the property.


(2) Security and access.—Requirement for the identification of proposed physical and procedural changes needed to ensure security and restrict access to specified areas, coordination of proposed changes with existing site tenants, and development of estimated costs of such changes.

(3) Measures of effectiveness.—Measures of effectiveness for the enhanced-use lease program.

(4) Accounting controls.—Accounting controls and procedures to ensure accountability, such as an audit trail and documentation to readily support financial transactions.

Source Credit

(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)
31505 42 U.S.C. 17829. Pub. L. 110–422, title XI, §1117, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4813.
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. 31505 - Development of enhanced-use lease policy
Contains section 31505
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4813
124 Stat. 3377
Public Law References Public Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314
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