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15 U.S.C. § 8811 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program
(a) In general
The President shall implement a National Quantum Initiative Program.
(b) Requirements
In carrying out the Program, the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers appropriate, shall—
(1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;
(2) invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities to achieve the goals established under paragraph (1);
(3) invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline;
(4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program;
(5) partner with industry and universities to leverage knowledge and resources; and
(6) leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and priorities established under paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 101, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 8815 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 8812 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8812. National Quantum Coordination Office
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
The President shall establish a National Quantum Coordination Office.
(2) Administration
The Coordination Office shall have—
(A) a Director appointed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy; and
(B) staff comprised of employees detailed from the Federal departments and agencies described in section 8813(b) of this title
(b) Responsibilities
The Coordination Office shall—
(1) provide technical and administrative support to—
(A) the Subcommittee; and
(B) the Advisory Committee;
(2) oversee interagency coordination of the Program, including by encouraging and supporting joint agency solicitation and selection of applications for funding of activities under the Program;
(3) serve as the point of contact on Federal civilian quantum information science and technology activities for Federal departments and agencies, industry, universities professional societies, State governments, and such other persons as the Coordination Office considers appropriate to exchange technical and programmatic information;
(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative ventures or consortia established under section 8831(a) of this title, Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 8842(a) of this title, and the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 8852(a) of this title;
(5) conduct public outreach, including the dissemination of findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, as appropriate;
(6) promote access to and early application of the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal Government, and to industry, including startup companies; and
(7) promote access, through appropriate Federal Government agencies, and an open and competitive merit-reviewed process, to existing quantum computing and communication systems developed by industry, universities, and Federal laboratories to the general user community in pursuit of discovery of the new applications of such systems.
(c) Funding
Funds necessary to carry out the activities of the Coordination Office shall be made available each fiscal year by the Federal departments and agencies described in section 8813(b) of this title, as determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 102, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 8815 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 8815 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8815. Sunset
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b), the authority to carry out sections 8811, 8812, 8813, abd 8814 of this title shall terminate on the date that is 11 years after December 21, 2018.
(b) Extension
The President may continue the activities under such sections if the President determines that such activities are necessary to meet national economic or national security needs.
(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 105, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5097.)
15 U.S.C. § 8831 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8831. National Institute of Standards and Technology activities and quantum consortium
(a) National Institute of Standards and Technology activities
As part of the Program, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology—
(1) shall continue to support and expand basic and applied quantum information science and technology research and development of measurement and standards infrastructure necessary to advance commercial development of quantum applications;
(2) shall use the existing programs of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to train scientists in quantum information science and technology to increase participation in the quantum fields;
(3) shall establish or expand collaborative ventures or consortia with other public or private sector entities, including industry, universities, and Federal laboratories for the purpose of advancing the field of quantum information science and engineering; and
(4) may enter into and perform such contracts, including cooperative research and development arrangements and grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions, as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and on such terms as the Director considers appropriate, in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Quantum consortium
(1) In general
Not later than 1 year after December 21, 2018, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall convene a consortium of stakeholders to identify the future measurement, standards, cybersecurity, and other appropriate needs for supporting the development of a robust quantum information science and technology industry in the United States.
(2) Goals
The goals of the consortium shall be—
(A) to assess the current research on the needs identified in paragraph (1);
(B) to identify any gaps in the research necessary to meet the needs identified in paragraph (1); and
(C) to provide recommendations on how the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Program can address the gaps in the necessary research identified in subparagraph (B).
(3) Report to Congress
Not later than 2 years after December 21, 2018, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of the consortium.
(c) Funding
The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall allocate up to $80,000,000 to carry out the activities under this section for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the availability of appropriations. Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
(Pub. L. 115–368, title II, § 201, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5098.)
15 U.S.C. § 8841 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8841. Quantum information science research and education program
(a) In general
The Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, including the competitive award of grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof).
(b) Program components
(1) In general
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out activities that—
(A) support basic interdisciplinary quantum information science and engineering research; and
(B) support human resources development in all aspects of quantum information science and engineering.
(2) Requirements
The activities described in paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) using the existing programs of the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate—
(i) to improve the teaching and learning of quantum information science and engineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and
(ii) to increase participation in the quantum fields, including by individuals identified in sections 1885a and 1885b of title 42;
(B) formulating goals for quantum information science and engineering research and education activities to be supported by the National Science Foundation;
(C) leveraging the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science and engineering research and education activities;
(D) coordinating research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the National Science Foundation; and
(E) engaging with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
(c) Graduate traineeships
The Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships to graduate students at institutions of higher education within the United States who are citizens of the United States and who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in quantum information science.
(Pub. L. 115–368, title III, § 301, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5099.)
15 U.S.C. § 8851 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8851. Quantum information science research program
(a) In general
The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science.
(b) Program components
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall—
(1) formulate goals for quantum information science research to be supported by the Department of Energy;
(2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science research;
(3) provide research experiences and training for additional undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science, including in the fields of—
(A) quantum information theory;
(B) quantum physics;
(C) quantum computational science;
(D) applied mathematics and algorithm development;
(E) quantum networking;
(F) quantum sensing and detection; and
(G) materials science and engineering;
(4) coordinate research efforts funded through existing programs across the Department of Energy, including—
(A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers;
(B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers;
(C) the Energy Innovation Hubs;
(D) the National Laboratories;
(E) the Advanced Research Projects Agency; and
(F) the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers; and
(5) coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
(Pub. L. 115–368, title IV, § 401, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5101.)
18 U.S.C. § 39B (CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)
§ 39B. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft
(a) Offense.—
Any person who operates an unmanned aircraft and:
(1) Knowingly interferes with, or disrupts the operation of, an aircraft carrying 1 or more occupants operating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c).
(2) Recklessly interferes with, or disrupts the operation of, an aircraft carrying 1 or more occupants operating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c).
(b) Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to Airports.—
(1) In general.—
Any person who, without authorization, knowingly operates an unmanned aircraft within a runway exclusion zone shall be punished as provided in subsection (c).
(2) Runway exclusion zone defined.—
In this subsection, the term “runway exclusion zone” means a rectangular area—
(A) centered on the centerline of an active runway of an airport immediately around which the airspace is designated as class B, class C, or class D airspace at the surface under part 71 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and
(B) the length of which extends parallel to the runway’s centerline to points that are 1 statute mile from each end of the runway and the width of which is ½ statute mile.
(c) Penalty.—
(1) In general.—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the punishment for an offense under subsections 1 (a) or (b) shall be a fine under this title, imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
(2) Serious bodily injury or death.—
Any person who:
(A) Causes serious bodily injury or death during the commission of an offense under subsection (a)(2) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for a term of up to 10 years, or both.
(B) Causes, or attempts or conspires to cause, serious bodily injury or death during the commission of an offense under subsections (a)(1) and (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title III, § 384(a), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3322.)
18 U.S.C. § 40A (CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)
§ 40A. Operation of unauthorized unmanned aircraft over wildfires
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who operates an unmanned aircraft and knowingly or recklessly interferes with a wildfire suppression, or law enforcement or emergency response efforts 1 related to a wildfire suppression, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.
(b) Exceptions.—
This section does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aircraft conducted by a unit or agency of the United States Government or of a State, tribal, or local government (including any individual conducting such operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency) for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare, including firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency response.
(c) Definitions.—
In this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) Unmanned aircraft.—
The term “unmanned aircraft” has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.
(2) Wildfire.—
The term “wildfire” has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act (42 U.S.C. 1856m).
(3) Wildfire suppression.—
The term “wildfire suppression” means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppress a wildfire.
(Added Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title III, § 382(a), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3320.)
18 U.S.C. § 5007...5009 (CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)
[§§ 5007 to 5009. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–233, § 5, Mar. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 231]
text: Section 5007, added act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1115, § 2, 64 Stat. 1086, provided for meetings and duties of members of Youth Correction Division.
text: Section 5008, added act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1115, § 2, 64 Stat. 1086, provided for appointment of officers and employees by Attorney General.
text: Section 5009, added act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1115, § 2, 64 Stat. 1086, provided for adoption and promulgation of rules governing procedure by Youth Correction Division.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective on 60th day following Mar. 15, 1976, see section 16(b) of Pub. L. 94–233, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4201 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 3733 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 3733. Overseas Private Investment Corporation initiatives
(a) Initiation of funds
It is the sense of the Congress that the Overseas Private Investment Corporation should exercise the authorities it has to initiate an equity fund or equity funds in support of projects in the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, in addition to the existing equity fund for sub-Saharan Africa created by the Corporation.
(b) Structure and types of funds
(1) Structure
Each fund initiated under subsection (a) should be structured as a partnership managed by professional private sector fund managers and monitored on a continuing basis by the Corporation.
(2) Capitalization
Each fund should be capitalized with a combination of private equity capital, which is not guaranteed by the Corporation, and debt for which the Corporation provides guaranties.
(3) Infrastructure fund
One or more of the funds, with combined assets of up to $500,000,000, should be used in support of infrastructure projects in countries of sub-Saharan Africa.
(4) Emphasis
The Corporation shall ensure that the funds are used to provide support in particular to women entrepreneurs and to innovative investments that expand opportunities for women and maximize employment opportunities for poor individuals.
(c) Overseas Private Investment Corporation
(1) Omitted
(2) Reports to Congress
Within 6 months after May 18, 2000, and annually for each of the 4 years thereafter, the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall submit to Congress a report on the steps that the Board has taken to implement section 2193(e) of title 22 and any recommendations of the investment advisory council established pursuant to such section.
(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, § 123, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 269.)
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 123 of Pub. L. 106–200. Subsec. (c)(1) of section 123 of Pub. L. 106–200 amended section 2193 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to the United States International Development Finance Corporation and treatment of related references, see sections 9683 and 9686(d) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
19 U.S.C. § 4432 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 4432. Establishment of preclearance operations
Pursuant to section 1629 of this title and section 1103(a)(7) of title 8, and provided that an aviation security preclearance agreement (as defined in section 44901(d)(4)(B) 1 of title 49) is in effect, the Secretary may establish and maintain U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance operations in a foreign country—
(1) to prevent terrorists, instruments of terrorism, and other security threats from entering the United States;
(2) to prevent inadmissible persons from entering the United States;
(3) to ensure that merchandise destined for the United States complies with applicable laws;
(4) to ensure the prompt processing of persons eligible to travel to the United States; and
(5) to accomplish such other objectives as the Secretary determines are necessary to protect the United States.
(Pub. L. 114–125, title VIII, § 813, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 217.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 44901(d)(4)(B) of title 49, referred to in text, was redesignated section 44901(d)(2)(B) of title 49 by Pub. L. 115–254, div. K, title I, § 1991(d)(1)(C)(iii), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3628.
22 U.S.C. § 2196 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2196. Income and revenues
In order to carry out the purposes of the Corporation, all revenues and income transferred to or earned by the Corporation, from whatever source derived, shall be held by the Corporation and shall be available to carry out its purposes, including without limitation—
(a) payment of all expenses of the Corporation, including investment promotion expenses;
(b) transfers and additions to the insurance or guaranty reserves, the Direct Investment Fund established pursuant to section 2195 of this title, and such other funds or reserves as the Corporation may establish, at such time and in such amounts as the Board may determine; and
(c) payment of dividends, on capital stock, which shall consist of and be paid from net earnings of the Corporation after payments, transfers, and additions under subsections (a) and (b) hereof.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 236, as added Pub. L. 91–175, pt. I, § 105, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 814.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title VI, § 1464(2), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3513, provided that, effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9601 of this title, this section is repealed.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9601 of this title, see section 9684 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3304 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3304. Overseas Private Investment Corporation
(a) Removal of per capita income restriction on Corporation activities with respect to investment projects on Taiwan
During the three-year period beginning on April 10, 1979, the $1,000 per capita income restriction in clause (2) of the second undesignated paragraph of section 2191 of this title shall not restrict the activities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in determining whether to provide any insurance, reinsurance, loans, or guaranties with respect to investment projects on Taiwan.
(b) Application by Corporation of other criteria
Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, in issuing insurance, reinsurance, loans, or guaranties with respect to investment proj­ects on Taiwan, the Overseas Private Insurance 1 Corporation shall apply the same criteria as those applicable in other parts of the world.
(Pub. L. 96–8, § 5, Apr. 10, 1979, 93 Stat. 16.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective as of January 1, 1979, see section 18 of Pub. L. 96–8, set out as a note under section 3301 of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to the United States International Development Finance Corporation and treatment of related references, see sections 9683 and 9686(d) of this title.