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51 U.S.C. § 51302 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 51302. Commercial exploration and commercial recovery
(a) In General.—
The President, acting through appropriate Federal agencies, shall—
(1) facilitate commercial exploration for and commercial recovery of space resources by United States citizens;
(2) discourage government barriers to the development in the United States of economically viable, safe, and stable industries for commercial exploration for and commercial recovery of space resources in manners consistent with the international obligations of the United States; and
(3) promote the right of United States citizens to engage in commercial exploration for and commercial recovery of space resources free from harmful interference, in accordance with the international obligations of the United States and subject to authorization and continuing supervision by the Federal Government.
(b) Report.—
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the President shall submit to Congress a report on commercial exploration for and commercial recovery of space resources by United States citizens that specifies—
(1) the authorities necessary to meet the international obligations of the United States, including authorization and continuing supervision by the Federal Government; and
(2) recommendations for the allocation of responsibilities among Federal agencies for the activities described in paragraph (1).
(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title IV, § 402(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 721.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 114–90, which was approved Nov. 25, 2015.
51 U.S.C. § 51303 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 51303. Asteroid resource and space resource rights
A United States citizen engaged in commercial recovery of an asteroid resource or a space resource under this chapter shall be entitled to any asteroid resource or space resource obtained, including to possess, own, transport, use, and sell the asteroid resource or space resource obtained in accordance with applicable law, including the international obligations of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title IV, § 402(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 721.)
51 U.S.C. § 60126 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 60126. Annual reports
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act, and annually thereafter, on—
(1) the Secretary’s implementation of section 60121, including—
(A) a list of all applications received in the previous calendar year;
(B) a list of all applications that resulted in a license under section 60121;
(C) a list of all applications denied and an explanation of why each application was denied, including any information relevant to the interagency adjudication process of a licensing request;
(D) a list of all applications that required additional information; and
(E) a list of all applications whose disposition exceeded the 120 day deadline established in section 60121(c), the total days overdue for each application that exceeded such deadline, and an explanation for the delay;
(2) all notifications and information provided to the Secretary under section 60122; and
(3) a description of all actions taken by the Secretary under the administrative authority granted by paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of section 60123(a).
(b) Classified Annexes.—
Each report under subsection (a) may include classified annexes as necessary to protect the disclosure of sensitive or classified information.
(c) Sunset.—
The reporting requirement under this section terminates effective September 30, 2020.
(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 719.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 114–90, which was approved Nov. 25, 2015.
51 U.S.C. § 70101 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 70101. Recovery of fair value of placing Department of Defense payloads in orbit with space launch system
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, or any interagency agreement, the Administrator shall charge such prices as are necessary to recover the fair value of placing Department of Defense payloads into orbit by means of the space launch system.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3427; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 117(a)(2), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 717.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
70101
42 U.S.C. 2464.
Pub. L. 97–324, title I, § 106(a), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1600.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–90 substituted “space launch system” for “space shuttle” in section catchline and text.
51 U.S.C. § 70102 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 70102. Space launch system use policy
(a) In General.—
The Space Launch System may be used for the following circumstances:
(1) Payloads and missions that contribute to extending human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and substantially benefit from the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System.
(2) Other payloads and missions that substantially benefit from the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System.
(3) On a space available basis, Federal Government or educational payloads that are consistent with NASA’s mission for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.
(4) Compelling circumstances, as determined by the Administrator.
(b) Agreements With Foreign Entities.—
The Administrator may plan, negotiate, or implement agreements with foreign entities for the launch of payloads for international collaborative efforts relating to science and technology using the Space Launch System.
(c) Compelling Circumstances.—
Not later than 30 days after the date the Administrator makes a determination under subsection (a)(4), the Administrator shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives written notification of the Administrator’s intent to select the Space Launch System for a specific mission under that subsection, including justification for the determination.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3427; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 117(a)(3), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 717.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
70102(a)
42 U.S.C. 2465a(a).
Pub. L. 101–611, title I, § 112(a), (c), (d), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3198, 3199.
70102(b)
42 U.S.C. 2465a(c).
70102(c)
42 U.S.C. 2465a(d).
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–90 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to space shuttle use policy.
51 U.S.C. § 70103 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 70103. Commercial payloads on space launch system
(a) Definitions.—
In this section:
(1) Launch vehicle.—
The term “launch vehicle” means any vehicle constructed for the purpose of operating in, or placing a payload in, outer space.
(2) Payload.—
The term “payload” means an object which a person undertakes to place in outer space by means of a launch vehicle, and includes subcomponents of the launch vehicle specifically designed or adapted for that object.
(b) In General.—
Commercial payloads may not be accepted for launch as primary payloads on the space launch system unless the Administrator determines that—
(1) the payload requires the unique capabilities of the space launch system; or
(2) launching of the payload on the space launch system is important for either national security or foreign policy purposes.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3428; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 117(a)(4), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 718.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
70103(a)
42 U.S.C. 2465c.
Pub. L. 101–611, title II, § 203, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3206; Pub. L. 105–303, title II, § 203(2), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2855.
70103(b)
42 U.S.C. 2465f.
Pub. L. 101–611, title II, § 206, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3207; Pub. L. 105–303, title II, § 203(4), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2855.
In subsection (a), the words “this section” are substituted for “this title”, meaning title II of Public Law 101–611, because title II of Public Law 101–611 was previously repealed except for section 201 (a short title provision, classified to 42 U.S.C. 2451 note, in which neither defined term appears) and sections 203 (42 U.S.C. 2465c) and 206 (42 U.S.C. 2465f) of Public Law 101–611, which are restated in this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–90 substituted “space launch system” for “space shuttle” in section catchline and wherever appearing in text.
51 U.S.C. § 70104 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 70104. Definition of Space Launch System
In this chapter, the term “Space Launch System” means the Space Launch System authorized under section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322).
(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 117(a)(5), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 718.)
51 U.S.C. § 70907 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 70907. Maintaining use through at least 2024
(a) Policy.—
The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least September 30, 2024.
(b) NASA Actions.—
In furtherance of the policy under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the International Space Station, as a designated national laboratory—
(1) remains viable as an element of overall exploration and partnership strategies and approaches;
(2) is considered for use by all NASA mission directorates, as appropriate, for technically appropriate scientific data gathering or technology risk reduction demonstrations; and
(3) remains an effective, functional vehicle providing research and test bed capabilities for the United States through at least September 30, 2024.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 114(b)(4), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 716.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
70907
42 U.S.C. 17751(a).
Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4793.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–90 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to maintaining the International Space Station as a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least 2020.
5 U.S.C. § 3321 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 3321. Competitive service; probationary period
(a) The President may take such action, including the issuance of rules, regulations, and directives, as shall provide as nearly as conditions of good administration warrant for a period of probation—
(1) before an appointment in the competitive service becomes final; and
(2) before initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final.
(b) An individual—
(1) who has been transferred, assigned, or promoted from a position to a supervisory or managerial position, and
(2) who does not satisfactorily complete the probationary period under subsection (a)(2) of this section,
shall be returned to a position of no lower grade and pay than the position from which the individual was transferred, assigned, or promoted. Nothing in this section prohibits an agency from taking an action against an individual serving a probationary period under subsection (a)(2) of this section for cause unrelated to supervisory or managerial performance.
(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply with respect to appointments in the Senior Executive Service or the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration Senior Executive Service, or any individual covered by section 1599e of title 10.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 95–454, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1146; Pub. L. 100–325, § 2(d), May 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 581; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XI, § 1105(c)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1024.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Derivation
U.S. Code
Revised Statutes and
Statutes at Large
5 U.S.C. 633(2)4.
Jan. 16, 1883, ch. 27. § 2(2)4, 22 Stat. 404.
The authority of the President to prescribe rules is added on authority of former section 633(1), which is carried into section 3302. Wording is changed because in practice an appointment is not made after probation. The words “or employment” are omitted as included within “appointment”.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–92 inserted “, or any individual covered by section 1599e of title 10” before period at end.
1988—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–325 inserted reference to Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration Senior Executive Service.
1978—Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “probationary period” for “probation; period of” in section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted provisions authorizing the President to take necessary action, for provisions authorizing the President to prescribe rules, and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
heading: Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
5 U.S.C. § 7501 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 7501. Definitions
For the purpose of this subchapter—
(1) “employee” means an individual in the competitive service who is not serving a probationary or trial period under an initial appointment or, except as provided in section 1599e of title 10, who has completed 1 year of current continuous employment in the same or similar positions under other than a temporary appointment limited to 1 year or less; and
(2) “suspension” means the placing of an employee, for disciplinary reasons, in a temporary status without duties and pay.
(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title II, § 204(a), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1134; amended Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XI, § 1105(c)(3), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1024.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7501, Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 527, related to removal or suspension without pay of an individual in the competitive service and procedures applicable to such removal or suspension, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–454, § 204(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Par. (1). Pub. L. 114–92 substituted “or, except as provided in section 1599e of title 10, who” for “or who”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Subchapter effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.
heading: Short Title of 1990 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 101–376, § 1, Aug. 17, 1990, 104 Stat. 461, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 4303, 7511, and 7701 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 4303 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Civil Service Due Process Amendments’.”
5 U.S.C. § 7512 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 7512. Actions covered
This subchapter applies to—
(1) a removal;
(2) a suspension for more than 14 days;
(3) a reduction in grade;
(4) a reduction in pay; and
(5) a furlough of 30 days or less;
but does not apply to—
(A) a suspension or removal under section 7532 of this title,
(B) a reduction-in-force action under section 3502 of this title,
(C) the reduction in grade of a supervisor or manager who has not completed the probationary period under section 3321(a)(2) of this title if such reduction is to the grade held immediately before becoming such a supervisor or manager,
(D) a reduction in grade or removal under section 4303 of this title,
(E) an action initiated under section 1215 or 7521 of this title, or
(F) a suitability action taken by the Office under regulations prescribed by the Office, subject to the rules prescribed by the President under this title for the administration of the competitive service.
(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title II, § 204(a), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1136; amended Pub. L. 101–12, § 9(a)(2), Apr. 10, 1989, 103 Stat. 35; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, § 1086(f)(9), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1010.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7512, Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 528, related to adverse action against a preference eligible employee and procedures applicable to such adverse action, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–454, § 204(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Par. (F). Pub. L. 114–92 added par. (F).
1989—Par. (E). Pub. L. 101–12 substituted “1215” for “1206”.
heading: Effective Date of 1989 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 101–12 effective 90 days following Apr. 10, 1989, see section 11 of Pub. L. 101–12, set out as a note under section 1201 of this title.
5 U.S.C. § 7541 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 7541. Definitions
For the purpose of this subchapter—
(1) “employee” means a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service who—
(A) has completed the probationary period prescribed under section 3393(d) of this title or section 1599e of title 10; or
(B) was covered by the provisions of subchapter II of this chapter immediately before appointment to the Senior Executive Service; and
(2) “suspension” has the meaning set forth in section 7501(2) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title IV, § 411(2), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1174; amended Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XI, § 1105(c)(5), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1024.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 114–92 inserted “or section 1599e of title 10” after “this title”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Subchapter effective 9 months after Oct. 13, 1978, and congressional review of provisions of sections 401 through 412 of Pub. L. 95–454, see section 415 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 3131 of this title.
5 U.S.C. § 8525 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 8525. Effect on other statutes
(a) Subsection (b)(2) does not apply to an individual who—
(1) is otherwise entitled to compensation under this subchapter;
(2) is described in section 3311(b) of title 38;
(3) is not receiving retired pay under title 10; and
(4) was discharged or released from service in the Armed Forces or the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (including through a reduction in force) under honorable conditions, but did not voluntarily separate from such service.
(b) An individual is not entitled to compensation under this subchapter for any period with respect to which the individual receives—
(1) a subsistence allowance under chapter 31 of title 38 or under part VIII of Veterans Regulation Numbered 1(a);
(2) except in the case of an individual described in subsection (a), an educational assistance allowance under chapter 33 of title 38; or
(3) an educational assistance allowance under chapter 35 of title 38.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 591; Pub. L. 90–83, § 1(90), Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title V, § 560, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 828.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
1966 Act
Derivation
U.S. Code
Revised Statutes and
Statutes at Large
42 U.S.C. 1371(g)–(i).
Aug. 28, 1958, Pub. L. 85–848, § 3 “Sec. 1511 (g)–(i)”, 72 Stat. 1089.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–857, § 13(i)(3), 72 Stat. 1265.
In subsection (b), the words “an education and training allowance under subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) of section 1632 of title 38” are omitted as obsolete. The authority to pay an education and training allowance under section 1632 of title 38 terminated on January 31, 1965, pursuant to section 1613(a) of title 38.
Section 1371(i) of title 42, providing that certain individuals are not entitled to unemployment compensation under the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 41 of title 38, is omitted as obsolete. Subchapter I of chapter 41 of title 38, which related to unemployment compensation for Korean conflict veterans, was repealed by the Act of Sept. 19, 1962, Pub. L. 87–675, 76 Stat. 558.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
heading: 1967 Act
text: This section deletes subsection (a) of 5 U.S.C. 8525. That subsection is now obsolete in view of the repeal, effective July 1, 1966, of chapter 43 of title 38, U.S.C., by Public Law 89–50, section 1(a) (79 Stat. 173).
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–92, § 560(b), added subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–92, § 560(a)(1), substituted “the individual receives” for “he receives” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(2), (3). Pub. L. 114–92, § 560(a)(2)–(4), added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).
7 U.S.C. § 198 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 198. Definitions
Except as provided in section 198b(a) of this title, in this part:
(1) Market
The term “market” means the sale or disposition of swine, pork, or pork products in commerce.
(2) Packer
The term “packer” has the meaning given the term in section 1635i of this title.
(3) Pork
The term “pork” means the meat of a porcine animal.
(4) Pork product
The term “pork product” means a product or byproduct produced or processed in whole or in part from pork.
(5) State
The term “State” means each of the 50 States.
(6) Swine
The term “swine” means a porcine animal raised to be a feeder pig, raised for seedstock, or raised for slaughter.
(7) Type of contract
The term “type of contract” means the classification of contracts or risk management agreements for the purchase of swine by—
(A) the mechanism used to determine the base price for swine committed to a packer, grouped into practicable classifications by the Secretary (including swine or pork market formula purchases, other market formula purchases, and other purchase arrangements); and
(B) the presence or absence of an accrual account or ledger that must be repaid by the producer or packer that receives the benefit of the contract pricing mechanism in relation to negotiated prices.
(8) Other terms
Except as provided in this part, a term has the meaning given the term in section 1635a or 1635i of this title.
(Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title II, § 221, as added Pub. L. 106–78, title IX, § 934(2), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1208.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section by section 942 of Pub. L. 106–78, see Livestock Mandatory Reporting note set out under section 1635 of this title.
heading: Termination Date
text: Part to terminate Sept. 30, 2020, see section 942 of Pub. L. 106–78, as amended, set out in a Livestock Mandatory Reporting note under section 1635 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 229a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 229a. Repealed. Pub. L. 106–78, title IX, § 913(a), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1205
text: Section, act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title IV, § 416, as added Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(a) [title XI, § 1127(a)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681, 2681–46, related to mandatory domestic reporting pilot investigation.
heading: Termination of Repeal
text: For termination of repeal by section 942 of Pub. L. 106–78, see Livestock Mandatory Reporting note set out under section 1635 of this title.
heading: Termination Date of Repeal
text: Repeal by Pub. L. 106–78 to terminate Sept. 30, 2020, see section 942 of Pub. L. 106–78, as amended, set out in a Livestock Mandatory Reporting note under section 1635 of this title.