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43 U.S.C. § 2801 — Definitions

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43 U.S.C. § 2801 — Definitions

In this chapter— (1) the term “Advisory Committee” means the National Geospatial Advisory Committee established under [section 2803(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2803/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) the term “Committee” means the Federal Geographic Data Committee established under [section 2802(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2802/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) the term “covered agency”— (A) means— (i) an Executive department, as defined in [section 101 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section101&num=0&edition=prelim) that collects, produces, acquires, maintains, distributes, uses, or preserves geospatial data on paper or in electronic form to fulfill the mission of the Executive department, either directly or through a relationship with another organization, including a State, local government, Indian tribe, institution of higher education, business partner or contractor of the Federal Government, and the public; (ii) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; or (iii) the General Services Administration; and (B) does not include the Department of Defense (including 30 components and agencies performing national missions) or any element of the intelligence community; (4) the term “GeoPlatform” means the GeoPlatform described in [section 2807(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2807/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (5) the term “geospatial data”— (A) means information that is tied to a location on the Earth, including by identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and bound

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In this chapter— (1) the term “Advisory Committee” means the National Geospatial Advisory Committee established under [section 2803(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2803/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) the term “Committee” means the Federal Geographic Data Committee established under [section 2802(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2802/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) the term “covered agency”— (A) means— (i) an Executive department, as defined in [section 101 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section101&num=0&edition=prelim) that collects, produces, acquires, maintains, distributes, uses, or preserves geospatial data on paper or in electronic form to fulfill the mission of the Executive department, either directly or through a relationship with another organization, including a State, local government, Indian tribe, institution of higher education, business partner or contractor of the Federal Government, and the public; (ii) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; or (iii) the General Services Administration; and (B) does not include the Department of Defense (including 30 components and agencies performing national missions) or any element of the intelligence community; (4) the term “GeoPlatform” means the GeoPlatform described in [section 2807(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2807/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (5) the term “geospatial data”— (A) means information that is tied to a location on the Earth, including by identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the Earth, and that is generally represented in vector datasets by points, lines, polygons, or other complex geographic features or phenomena; (B) may be derived from, among other things, remote sensing, mapping, and surveying technologies; (C) includes images and raster datasets, aerial photographs, and other forms of geospatial data or datasets in digitized or non-digitized form; and (D) does not include— (i) geospatial data and activities of an Indian tribe not carried out, in whole or in part, using Federal funds, as determined by the tribal government; (ii) classified national security-related geospatial data and activities of the Department of Defense, unless declassified; (iii) classified national security-related geospatial data and activities of the Department of Energy, unless declassified; (iv) geospatial data and activities under chapter 22 of title 10 or [section 3045 of title 50](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section3045&num=0&edition=prelim); (v) intelligence geospatial data and activities, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; or (vi) certain declassified national security-related geospatial data and activities of the intelligence community, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, or the Director of National Intelligence; (6) the term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given that term under section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ([25 U.S.C. 450b](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section450b&num=0&edition=prelim)); 11 See References in Text note below. (7) the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term under [section 1002 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1002&num=0&edition=prelim); (8) the term “intelligence community” has the meaning given that term in [section 3003 of title 50](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section3003&num=0&edition=prelim); (9) the term “lead covered agency” means a lead covered agency for a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme designated under [section 2805(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2805/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim); (10) the term “local government” means any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State; (11) the term “metadata for geospatial data” means information about geospatial data, including the content, source, vintage, accuracy, condition, projection, method of collection, and other characteristics or descriptions of the geospatial data; (12) the term “National Geospatial Data Asset data theme” means the National Geospatial Data Asset core geospatial datasets (including electronic records and coordinates) relating to a topic or subject designated under [section 2805 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2805&num=0&edition=prelim); (13) the term “National Spatial Data Infrastructure” means the technology, policies, criteria, standards, and employees necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout the Federal Government, State, tribal, and local governments, and the private sector (including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education); and (14) the term “proven practices” means methods and activities that advance the use of geospatial data for the benefit of society.

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25 U.S.C. § 5304 — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) In general** There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter. **(b) Availability of appropriations** Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the provision of funds under this chapter shall be subject to the availability of appropriations and the Secretary is not required to reduce funding for programs, projects, or activities serving a tribe in order to make funds available to another tribe or tribal organization under this chapter.

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50 U.S.C. § 3003 — Biennial reports on foreign biological threats

**(a) Reports** On a biennial basis until the date that is 10 years after March 15, 2022, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a comprehensive report on the activities, prioritization, and responsibilities of the intelligence community with respect to foreign biological threats emanating from the territory of, or sponsored by, a covered country. **(b) Matters included** Each report under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to foreign biological threats emanating from the territory of, or sponsored by, a covered country, the following: (1) A detailed description of all activities relating to such threats undertaken by each element of the intelligence community, and an assessment of any gaps in such activities. (2) A detailed description of all duties and responsibilities relating to such threats explicitly authorized or otherwise assigned, exclusively or jointly, to each element of the intelligence community, and an assessment of any identified gaps in such duties or responsibilities. (3) A description of the coordination among the relevant elements of the intelligence community with respect to the activities specified in paragraph (1) and the duties and responsibilities specified in paragraph (2). (4) An inventory of the strategies, plans, policies, and interagency agreements of the intelligence community relating to the collection, monitoring, analysis, mitigation, and attribution of such threats, and an assessment of any identified gaps therein. (5) A description of the coordination and interactions among the relevant elements of the intelligence community and non-intelligence community partners. (6) An assessment of foreign malign influence efforts relating to such threats, including any foreign

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43 U.S.C. § 2805 — National Geospatial Data Asset data themes

**(a) In general** The Committee shall designate as National Geospatial Data Asset data themes the primary topics and subjects for which the coordinated development, maintenance, and dissemination of geospatial data will benefit the Federal Government and the interests of the people of the United States, which shall— (1) be representations of conceptual topics describing digital spatial information for the Nation; and (2) contain associated datasets (with attribute records and coordinates)— (A) that are documented, verifiable, and officially designated to meet recognized standards; (B) that may be used in common; and (C) from which other datasets may be derived. **(b) Lead covered agencies** (1) **In general** — For each National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, the Committee shall designate one or more covered agencies as the lead covered agencies for the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme. (2) **General responsibility** — The lead covered agencies for a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme shall be responsible for ensuring the coordinated management of the data, supporting resources (including technology and personnel), and related services and products of the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme. (3) **Specific responsibilities** — To assist in fulfilling the responsibilities under paragraph (2) with respect to a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, the lead covered agencies shall— (A) provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of geospatial data standards for the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, with a particular emphasis on a data content standard for the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, including by— (i) assessing existing standards; (ii) identifying anticipated or ne

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20 U.S.C. § 1002 — Definition of institution of higher education for purposes of student assistance programs

**(a) Definition of institution of higher education for purposes of student assistance programs** (1) **Inclusion of additional institutions** — Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the term “institution of higher education” for purposes of subchapter IV includes, in addition to the institutions covered by the definition in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim)— (A) a proprietary institution of higher education (as defined in subsection (b) of this section); (B) a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in subsection (c) of this section); and (C) only for the purposes of part D of subchapter IV, an institution outside the United States that is comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) and that has been approved by the Secretary for the purpose of part D of subchapter IV, consistent with the requirements of [section 1087b(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087b/d&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Institutions outside the United States** (A) *In general* — For the purpose of qualifying as an institution under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall establish criteria by regulation for the approval of institutions outside the United States and for the determination that such institutions are comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) (except that a graduate medical school, nursing schoo

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5 U.S.C. § 101 — Executive departments

The Executive departments are:

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50 U.S.C. § 3045 — Director of the National Reconnaissance Office

**(a) In general** There is a Director of the National Reconnaissance Office. **(b) Appointment** The Director of the National Reconnaissance Office shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. **(c) Functions and duties** The Director of the National Reconnaissance Office shall be the head of the National Reconnaissance Office and shall discharge such functions and duties as are provided by this chapter or otherwise by law or executive order. **(d) Advisory Board** (1) **Establishment** — There is established in the National Reconnaissance Office an advisory board (in this section referred to as the “Board”). (2) **Duties** — The Board shall— (A) study matters relating to the mission of the National Reconnaissance Office, including with respect to promoting innovation, competition, and resilience in space, overhead reconnaissance, acquisition, and other matters; and (B) advise and report directly to the Director with respect to such matters. (3) **Members** (A) *Number and appointment* (i) *In general* — The Board shall be composed of up to 8 members appointed by the Director, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, from among individuals with demonstrated academic, government, business, or other expertise relevant to the mission and functions of the National Reconnaissance Office, and who do not present any actual or potential conflict of interest. (ii) *Membership structure* — The Director shall ensure that no more than 2 concurrently serving members of the Board qualify for membership on the Board based predominantly on a single qualification set forth under clause (i). (iii) *Notification* — Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Dire

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25 U.S.C. § 450b — Transferred

### Statutory Notes #### Codification Section 458bbb–2, Pub. L. 93–638, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 106–568, title XIII, § 1302, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2938, was renumbered section 803 of Pub. L. 93–638 and transferred to [section 458ddd–2 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section458ddd-2&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to editorial reclassification as [section 5423 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5423&num=0&edition=prelim).

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43 U.S.C. § 776 — Cadastre of Federal real property

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Cadastre** (A) *In general* — The term “cadastre” means an inventory of real property developed through collecting, storing, retrieving, or disseminating graphical or digital data depicting natural or man-made physical features, phenomena, or boundaries of the earth, and any information related to the data, including— (i) surveys; (ii) maps; (iii) charts; (iv) satellite and airborne remote sensing data; (v) images; and (vi) services of an architectural or engineering nature performed by 1 or more professionals, as authorized to perform the services under State law, if applicable, such as— (I) a surveyor; (II) a photogrammetrist; (III) a hydrographer; (IV) a geodesist; or (V) a cartographer. (B) *Inclusions* — The term “cadastre” includes— (i) a reference frame consisting of a current geodetic network that is consistent with, and not duplicative of, the National Geodic Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (ii) a series of current and accurate large-scale maps; (iii) an existing cadastral boundary overlay delineating all cadastral parcels; (iv) a system for indexing and identifying each cadastral parcel; and (v) a series of land data files, each including the parcel identifier, which can be used to retrieve information and cross-reference between and among other existing data files that may contain information about the use, assets, and infrastructure of each parcel. (2) **Federal real property** (A) *In general* — The term “Federal real property” means any real property owned, leased, or otherwise managed by the Secretary concerned. (B) *Exclusions* — The term “Federal real property” does not include—

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49 U.S.C. § 40101 — Policy

**(a) Economic Regulation.—** In carrying out subpart II of this part and those provisions of subpart IV applicable in carrying out subpart II, the Secretary of Transportation shall consider the following matters, among others, as being in the public interest and consistent with public convenience and necessity: (1) assigning and maintaining safety as the highest priority in air commerce. (2) before authorizing new air transportation services, evaluating the safety implications of those services. (3) preventing deterioration in established safety procedures, recognizing the clear intent, encouragement, and dedication of Congress to further the highest degree of safety in air transportation and air commerce, and to maintain the safety vigilance that has evolved in air transportation and air commerce and has come to be expected by the traveling and shipping public. (4) the availability of a variety of adequate, economic, efficient, and low-priced services without unreasonable discrimination or unfair or deceptive practices. (5) coordinating transportation by, and improving relations among, air carriers, and encouraging fair wages and working conditions. (6) placing maximum reliance on competitive market forces and on actual and potential competition— (A) to provide the needed air transportation system; and (B) to encourage efficient and well-managed air carriers to earn adequate profits and attract capital, considering any material differences between interstate air transportation and foreign air transportation. (7) developing and maintaining a sound regulatory system that is responsive to the needs of the public and in which decisions are reached promptly to make it easier to adapt the air transportation system to the present and future needs of— (A) the

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25 U.S.C. § 450b — Transferred

Page 141 TITLE 25—INDIANS § 450f Section was formerly classified to section 93 of Title 45, Railroads. § 443c. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 443c was editorially reclassified as section 1684 of this title. § 443d. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 443d was editorially reclassified as section 1685 of this title. §§ 444 to 449. Repealed. Aug. 5, 1954, ch. 658, § 5, 68 Stat. 675 Sections, act Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 129, §§ 1–6, 66 Stat. 35, re- lated to Indian hospital services and facilities. See sec- tion 2001 et seq. of Title 42, The Public Health and Wel- fare. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Repeal effective July 1, 1959, see section 6 of act Aug. 5, 1954, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2001 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. SUBCHAPTER II—INDIAN SELF-DETER- MINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE § 450. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450 was editorially reclassified as section 5301 of this title. § 450a. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450a was editorially reclassified as section 5302 of this title. § 450a–1. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450a–1 was editorially reclassified as section 5303 of this title. § 450b. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450b was editorially reclassified as section 5304 of this title. § 450c. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450c was editorially reclassified as section 5305 of this title. § 450d. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450d was editorially reclassified as section 5306 of this title. § 450e. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section 450e was editorially reclassified as section 5307 of this title. § 4

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