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51 U.S.C. § 60122 — Conditions for operation
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**(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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**(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 immediately of any deviation; and
(6) notify the Secretary of any significant or substantial agreement the licensee intends to enter with a foreign nation, entity, or consortium involving foreign nations or entities.
**(c) Additional Licensing Requirements for Landsat 6 Contractor.—** In addition to the requirements of subsection (b), any license issued pursuant to this subchapter to the Landsat 6 contractor shall specify that the Landsat 6 contractor shall—
(1) notify the Secretary of any value added activities (as defined by the Secretary by regulation) that will be conducted by the Landsat 6 contractor or by a subsidiary or affiliate; and
(2) if such activities are to be conducted, provide the Secretary with a plan for compliance with [section 60141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60141&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(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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**(a) Application to Federal Communications Commission.—** To the extent required by 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.), an application shall be filed with the Federal Communications Commission for any radio facilities involved with commercial remote sensing space systems licensed under subchapter III.
**(b) Deadline for FCC Action.—** It is the intent of Congress that the Federal Communications Commission complete the radio licensing process under 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.), upon the application of any private sector party or consortium operator of any commercial land remote sensing space system subject to this chapter, within 120 days of the receipt of an application for such licensing. If final action has not occurred within 120 days of the receipt of such an application, the Federal Communications Commission shall inform the applicant of any pending issues and of actions required to resolve them.
**(c) Development and Construction of United States Systems.—** Authority shall not be required from the Federal Communications Commission for the development and construction of any United States land remote sensing space system (or component thereof), other than radio transmitting facilities or components, while any licensing determination is being made.
**(d) Consistency With International Obligations and Public Interest.—** Frequency allocations made pursuant to this section by the Federal Communications Commission shall be consistent with international obligations and with the public interest.
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**(a) In General.—** Except as provided in subsection (b), any unenhanced data generated by the Landsat system or any other land remote sensing system funded and owned by the United States Government shall be made available to all users without preference, bias, or any other special arrangement (except on the basis of national security concerns pursuant to [section 60146 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section60146&num=0&edition=prelim)) regarding delivery, format, pricing, or technical considerations which would favor one customer or class of customers over another.
**(b) Exceptions.—** Unenhanced data generated by the Landsat system or any other land remote sensing system funded and owned by the United States Government may be made available to the United States Government and its affiliated users at reduced prices, in accordance with this chapter, on the condition that such unenhanced data are used solely for noncommercial purposes.
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### 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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TITLE 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
§ 60122
(1) IN GENERAL.—No license shall be granted
by the Secretary unless the Secretary deter-
mines in writing that the applicant will com-
ply 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 AP-
PLICATION.—The Secretary shall publish in the
Federal Register a complete and specific list
of all information required to comprise a com-
plete application for a license under this sub-
chapter. 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. Un-
less the Secretary has, within 30 days after re-
ceipt of an application, notified the applicant
of information necessary to complete an appli-
cation, the Secretary may not deny the appli-
cation on the basis of the absence of any such
information.
(c) DEADLINE
FOR ACTION
ON APPLICATION.—
The Secretary shall review any application and
make a determination thereon within 120 days
of the receipt of such application. If final action
has not occurred within such time, the Sec-
retary shall inform the applicant of any pending
issues and of actions required to resolve them.
(d) IMPROPER
BASIS
FOR
DENIAL.—The Sec-
retary shall not deny such license in order to
protect any existing licensee from competition.
(e) REQUIREMENT
TO
PROVIDE
UNENHANCED
DATA.—
(1) DESIGNATION OF DATA.—The Secretary, in
consultation with other appropriate United
States Government agencies and pursuant to
paragraph (2), shall designate in a license
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