United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 51. NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS |
SubTitle VII. Access to Space |
Chapter 711. NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS |
§ 71103. Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency
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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.
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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
71103 | Pub. L. 110–422, title VIII, § 804, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4804. |
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