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.

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

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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31501 | 42 U.S.C. 16781. | Pub. L. 109–155, title VI, §601, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2931. |


In order to sustain healthy Centers that are capable of carrying out the Administration's missions, the Administrator shall ensure that adequate maintenance and upgrading of those Center facilities is performed on a regular basis.

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

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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31502 | 42 U.S.C. 17811(a). | Pub. L. 110–422, title X, §1002(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4806. |


The Administration's laboratories are a critical component of the Administration's research capabilities, and the Administrator shall ensure that those laboratories remain productive.

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

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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31503 | 42 U.S.C. 17812(a). | Pub. L. 110–422, title X, §1003(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4807. |


The Administrator, in cooperation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and in coordination with other agencies that have existing civil capabilities, shall continue to utilize the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles as appropriate in support of Administration and interagency cooperative missions. The Administrator may enter into cooperative agreements with universities with unmanned aerial vehicle programs and related assets to conduct collaborative research and development activities, including development of appropriate applications of small unmanned aerial vehicle technologies and systems in remote areas.

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

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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31504 | 42 U.S.C. 17828. | Pub. L. 110–422, title XI, §1116, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4813. |


(a)

(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)

(1)

(A) Federal financing through appropriations; or

(B) sale of the property.

(2)

(3)

(4)

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

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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31505 | 42 U.S.C. 17829. | Pub. L. 110–422, title XI, §1117, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4813. |