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15 U.S.C. § 5641 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444

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15 U.S.C. § 5641 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444

### Statutory Notes Section 5621, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 201, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4171; Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 107(f)(1), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2854, related to general licensing authority. See [section 60121 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60121&num=0&edition=prelim), National and Commercial Space Programs. Section 5622, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 202, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4172; Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 107(f)(2), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2854, related to conditions for operation. See [section 60122 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60122&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 5623, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 203, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4172, related to administrative authority of Secretary. See [section 60123 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60123&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 5624, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 204, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4173, related to regulatory authority of Secretary. See [section 60124 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60124&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 5625, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 205, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4173, related to agency activities. See [section 60125 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60125&num=0&edition=prelim).

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51 U.S.C. § 60124 — Regulatory authority of Secretary

The Secretary may issue regulations to carry out this subchapter. Such regulations shall be promulgated only after public notice and comment in accordance with the provisions of [section 553 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section553&num=0&edition=prelim).

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51 U.S.C. § 60121 — General licensing authority

**(a) Licensing Authority of Secretary.—** (1) **In general.—** — In consultation with other appropriate United States Government agencies, the Secretary is authorized to license private sector parties to operate private remote sensing space systems for such period as the Secretary may specify and in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (2) **Limitation with respect to system used for other purposes.—** — In the case of a private space system that is used for remote sensing and other purposes, the authority of the Secretary under this subchapter shall be limited only to the remote sensing operations of such space system. **(b) Compliance With Law, Regulations, International Obligations, and National Security.—** (1) **In general.—** — No license shall be granted by the Secretary unless the Secretary determines in writing that the applicant will comply with the requirements of this chapter, any regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, and any applicable international obligations and national security concerns of the United States. (2) **List of requirements for complete application.—** — The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a complete and specific list of all information required to comprise a complete application for a license under this subchapter. An application shall be considered complete when the applicant has provided all information required by the list most recently published in the Federal Register before the date the application was first submitted. Unless the Secretary has, within 30 days after receipt of an application, notified the applicant of information necessary to complete an application, the Secretary may not deny the application on the basis of the absence of any such information. **(c) Deadline for Action on Ap

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51 U.S.C. § 60122 — Conditions for operation

**(a) License Required for Operation.—** No person that is subject to the jurisdiction or control of the United States may, directly or through any subsidiary or affiliate, operate any private remote sensing space system without a license pursuant to [section 60121 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60121&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Licensing Requirements.—** Any license issued pursuant to this subchapter shall specify that the licensee shall comply with all of the requirements of this chapter and shall— (1) operate the system in such manner as to preserve the national security of the United States and to observe the international obligations of the United States in accordance with [section 60146 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60146&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) make available to the government of any country (including the United States) unenhanced data collected by the system concerning the territory under the jurisdiction of such government as soon as such data are available and on reasonable terms and conditions; (3) make unenhanced data designated by the Secretary in the license pursuant to [section 60121(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60121/e&num=0&edition=prelim) available in accordance with [section 60141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60141&num=0&edition=prelim); (4) upon termination of operations under the license, make disposition of any satellites in space in a manner satisfactory to the President; (5) furnish the Secretary with complete orbit and data collection characteristics of the system, and inform the Secretary i

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51 U.S.C. § 60125 — Agency activities

**(a) License Application and Issuance.—** A private sector party may apply for a license to operate a private remote sensing space system which utilizes, on a space-available basis, a civilian United States Government satellite or vehicle as a platform for such system. The Secretary, pursuant to this subchapter, may license such system if it meets all conditions of this subchapter and— (1) the system operator agrees to reimburse the Government in a timely manner for all related costs incurred with respect to such utilization, including a reasonable and proportionate share of fixed, platform, data transmission, and launch costs; and (2) such utilization would not interfere with or otherwise compromise intended civilian Government missions, as determined by the agency responsible for such civilian platform. **(b) Assistance.—** The Secretary may offer assistance to private sector parties in finding appropriate opportunities for such utilization. **(c) Agreements.—** To the extent provided in advance by appropriation Acts, any United States Government agency may enter into agreements for such utilization if such agreements are consistent with such agency’s mission and statutory authority, and if such remote sensing space system is licensed by the Secretary before commencing operation. **(d) Applicability.—** This section does not apply to activities carried out under subchapter IV. **(e) Effect on FCC Authority.—** Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934 ([47 U.S.C. 151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).

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51 U.S.C. § 60123 — Administrative authority of Secretary

**(a) Functions.—** In order to carry out the responsibilities specified in this subchapter, the Secretary may— (1) grant, condition, or transfer licenses under this chapter; (2) seek an order of injunction or similar judicial determination from a district court of the United States with personal jurisdiction over the licensee to terminate, modify, or suspend licenses under this subchapter and to terminate licensed operations on an immediate basis, if the Secretary determines that the licensee has substantially failed to comply with any provisions of this chapter, with any terms, conditions, or restrictions of such license, or with any international obligations or national security concerns of the United States; (3) provide penalties for noncompliance with the requirements of licenses or regulations issued under this subchapter, including civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 (each day of operation in violation of such licenses or regulations constituting a separate violation); (4) compromise, modify, or remit any such civil penalty; (5) issue subpoenas for any materials, documents, or records, or for the attendance and testimony of witnesses for the purpose of conducting a hearing under this section; (6) seize any object, record, or report pursuant to a warrant from a magistrate based on a showing of probable cause to believe that such object, record, or report was used, is being used, or is likely to be used in violation of this chapter or the requirements of a license or regulation issued thereunder; and (7) make investigations and inquiries and administer to or take from any person an oath, affirmation, or affidavit concerning any matter relating to the enforcement of this chapter. **(b) Review of Agency Action.—** Any applicant or licensee that makes a time

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15 U.S.C. § 5641 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18,

Page 2210 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE §§ 5621 to 5625 Program. See section 60111 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs. Section 5612, Pub. L. 102–555, title I, § 102, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4168, related to procurement of Landsat 7. Section 5613, Pub. L. 102–555, title I, § 103, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4168, related to data policy for Landsat 4 through 6. Section 5614, Pub. L. 102–555, title I, § 104, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4170, related to transfer of Landsat 6 program responsibilities. See section 60112 of Title 51. Section 5615, Pub. L. 102–555, title I, § 105, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4170, related to data policy for Landsat 7. See section 60113 of Title 51. SUBCHAPTER II—LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS §§ 5621 to 5625. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444 Section 5621, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 201, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4171; Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 107(f)(1), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2854, related to general licensing authority. See section 60121 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs. Section 5622, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 202, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4172; Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 107(f)(2), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2854, related to conditions for op- eration. See section 60122 of Title 51. Section 5623, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 203, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4172, related to administrative authority of Secretary. See section 60123 of Title 51. Section 5624, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 204, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4173, related to regulatory authority of Secretary. See section 60124 of Title 51. Section 5625, Pub. L. 102–555, title II, § 205, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4173, related to agency activities. See section 60125 of Title 51. S

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