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42 U.S.C. § 2456 to 2459 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444

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42 U.S.C. § 2456 to 2459 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444

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### Statutory Notes Section 2456, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 304(e), July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 435, related to permission to use firearms. See [section 20133 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20133&num=0&edition=prelim), National and Commercial Space Programs. Section 2456a, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 304(f), as added Pub. L. 100–685, title II, § 206, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4090, related to arrest authority. See [section 20134 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20134&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 2457, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 305, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 435; Pub. L. 96–517, § 7(b), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3027; Pub. L. 97–96, § 7, Dec. 21, 1981, 95 Stat. 1210; Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 162(3), Apr. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 49; Pub. L. 98–622, title II, § 205(c), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3388; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4732(b)(20)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–585, related to property rights in inventions. See [section 20135 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20135&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 2458, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 306, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 437, related to contributions awards. See [section 20136 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20136&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 2458a, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 94–464, § 3, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1988, related to malpractice and negligence suits against United States. See [section 20137 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20137&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 2458b, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 96–48, § 6(b)(2), Aug. 8, 1979, 93 Stat. 348, related to insurance and indemnification. See [section 20138 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20138&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 2458c, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 309, formerly title III, as added Pub. L. 106–74, title IV, § 435(a), Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1097; designated § 309 and amended Pub. L. 106–391, title III, § 324(a)(2), (b), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1599, 1600; Pub. L. 109–155, title VII, § 702, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2936, related to experimental aerospace vehicle. See [section 20139 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20139&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 2459, Pub. L. 85–568, title III, § 310, formerly § 307, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 438; Pub. L. 88–113, § 6, Sept. 6, 1963, 77 Stat. 144; renumbered § 308, Pub. L. 94–464, § 3, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1988; renumbered § 309, Pub. L. 96–48, § 6(b)(1), Aug. 8, 1979, 93 Stat. 348; renumbered § 310, Pub. L. 106–391, title III, § 324(a)(1), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1599, related to appropriations. See [section 20140 of Title 51](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20140&num=0&edition=prelim).

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51 U.S.C. § 20140 — Appropriations

**(a) Authorization.—** (1) **In general.—** — There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter, except that nothing in this chapter shall authorize the appropriation of any amount for— (A) the acquisition or condemnation of any real property; or (B) any other item of a capital nature (such as plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion) which exceeds $250,000. (2) **Availability.—** — Sums appropriated pursuant to this subsection for the construction of facilities, or for research and development activities, shall remain available until expended. **(b) Use of Funds for Emergency Repairs of Existing Facilities.—** Any funds appropriated for the construction of facilities may be used for emergency repairs of existing facilities when such existing facilities are made inoperative by major breakdown, accident, or other circumstances and such repairs are deemed by the Administrator to be of greater urgency than the construction of new facilities. **(c) Termination.—** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authorization of any appropriation to the Administration shall expire (unless an earlier expiration is specifically provided) at the close of the third fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the authorization was enacted, to the extent that such appropriation has not theretofore actually been made.

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51 U.S.C. § 20139 — Insurance for experimental aerospace vehicles

**(a) Definitions.—** In this section: (1) **Cooperating party.—** — The term “cooperating party” means any person who enters into an agreement with the Administration for the performance of cooperative scientific, aeronautical, or space activities to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (2) **Developer.—** — The term “developer” means a United States person (other than a natural person) who— (A) is a party to an agreement with the Administration for the purpose of developing new technology for an experimental aerospace vehicle; (B) owns or provides property to be flown or situated on that vehicle; or (C) employs a natural person to be flown on that vehicle. (3) **Experimental aerospace vehicle.—** — The term “experimental aerospace vehicle” means an object intended to be flown in, or launched into, orbital or suborbital flight for the purpose of demonstrating technologies necessary for a reusable launch vehicle, developed under an agreement between the Administration and a developer. (4) **Related entity.—** — The term “related entity” includes a contractor or subcontractor at any tier, a supplier, a grantee, and an investigator or detailee. **(b) In General.—** The Administrator may provide liability insurance for, or indemnification to, the developer of an experimental aerospace vehicle developed or used in execution of an agreement between the Administration and the developer. **(c) Terms and Conditions.—** (1) **In general.—** — Except as otherwise provided in this section, the insurance and indemnification provided by the Administration under subsection (b) to a developer shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as insurance and indemnification is provided by the Administration under [section 20138 of this title](https://uscode.house.g

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51 U.S.C. § 20134 — Arrest authority

Under regulations prescribed by the Administrator and approved by the Attorney General, employees of the Administration and of its contractors and subcontractors authorized to carry firearms under [section 20133 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20133&num=0&edition=prelim) may arrest without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such felony. Persons granted authority to make arrests by this section may exercise that authority only while guarding and protecting property owned or leased by, or under the control of, the United States under the administration and control of the Administration or one of its contractors or subcontractors, at facilities owned by or contracted to the Administration.

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51 U.S.C. § 20135 — Property rights in inventions

**(a) Definitions.—** In this section: (1) **Contract.—** — The term “contract” means any actual or proposed contract, agreement, understanding, or other arrangement, and includes any assignment, substitution of parties, or subcontract executed or entered into thereunder. (2) **Made.—** — The term “made”, when used in relation to any invention, means the conception or first actual reduction to practice of such invention. (3) **Person.—** — The term “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, institution, or other entity. **(b) Exclusive Property of United States.—** (1) **In general.—** — An invention shall be the exclusive property of the United States if it is made in the performance of any work under any contract of the Administration, and the Administrator determines that— (A) the person who made the invention was employed or assigned to perform research, development, or exploration work and the invention is related to the work the person was employed or assigned to perform, or was within the scope of the person’s employment duties, whether or not it was made during working hours, or with a contribution by the Government of the use of Government facilities, equipment, materials, allocated funds, information proprietary to the Government, or services of Government employees during working hours; or (B) the person who made the invention was not employed or assigned to perform research, development, or exploration work, but the invention is nevertheless related to the contract, or to the work or duties the person was employed or assigned to perform, and was made during working hours, or with a contribution from the Government of the sort referred to in subparagraph (A). (2) **Patent to united states.—** — If an invention is the exc

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51 U.S.C. § 20137 — Malpractice and negligence suits against United States

**(a) Exclusive Remedy.—** The remedy against the United States provided by sections 1346(b) and 2672 of title 28, for damages for personal injury, including death, caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or paramedical or other supporting personnel (including medical and dental technicians, nursing assistants, and therapists) of the Administration in the performance of medical, dental, or related health care functions (including clinical studies and investigations) while acting within the scope of such person’s duties or employment therein or therefor shall be exclusive of any other civil action or proceeding by reason of the same subject matter against such person (or the estate of such person) whose act or omission gave rise to the action or proceeding. **(b) Attorney General To Defend any Civil Action or Proceeding for Malpractice or Negligence.—** The Attorney General shall defend any civil action or proceeding brought in any court against any person referred to in subsection (a) (or the estate of such person) for any such injury. Any such person against whom such civil action or proceeding is brought shall deliver within such time after date of service or knowledge of service as determined by the Attorney General, all process served upon such person or an attested true copy thereof to such person’s immediate superior or to whomever was designated by the Administrator to receive such papers. Such person shall promptly furnish copies of the pleading and process therein to the United States Attorney for the district embracing the place wherein the proceeding is brought, to the Attorney General, and to the Administrator. **(c) Removal of Actions.—** Upon a certification by the Attorney General that any person

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51 U.S.C. § 20133 — Permission to carry firearms

As the Administrator deems necessary in the public interest, the Administrator may— (1) direct officers and employees of the Administration to carry firearms while in the conduct of their official duties; and (2) authorize employees of contractors and subcontractors of the Administration who are engaged in the protection of property owned by the United States, and located at facilities owned by or contracted to the United States, to carry firearms while in the conduct of their official duties.

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51 U.S.C. § 20138 — Insurance and indemnification

**(a) Definitions.—** In this section: (1) **Space vehicle.—** — The term “space vehicle” means an object intended for launch, launched, or assembled in outer space, including the space shuttle and other components of a space transportation system, together with related equipment, devices, components, and parts. (2) **Third party.—** — The term “third party” means any person who may institute a claim against a user for death, bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property. (3) **User.—** — The term “user” includes anyone who enters into an agreement with the Administration for use of all or a portion of a space vehicle, who owns or provides property to be flown on a space vehicle, or who employs a person to be flown on a space vehicle. **(b) Authorization.—** The Administration is authorized on such terms and to the extent it may deem appropriate to provide liability insurance for any user of a space vehicle to compensate all or a portion of claims by third parties for death, bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property resulting from activities carried on in connection with the launch, operations, or recovery of the space vehicle. Appropriations available to the Administration may be used to acquire such insurance, but such appropriations shall be reimbursed to the maximum extent practicable by the users under reimbursement policies established pursuant to [section 20113 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20113&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Indemnification.—** Under such regulations in conformity with this section as the Administrator shall prescribe taking into account the availability, cost, and terms of liability insurance, any agreement between the Administration and a user of a space vehicle may provi

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51 U.S.C. § 20136 — Contributions awards

**(a) Applications.—** Subject to the provisions of this section, the Administrator is authorized, on the Administrator’s own initiative or on application of any person, to make a monetary award, in an amount and on terms the Administrator determines to be warranted, to any person (as defined by [section 20135(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20135/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) for any scientific or technical contribution to the Administration which is determined by the Administrator to have significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities. Each application made for such an award shall be referred to the Inventions and Contributions Board established under [section 20135 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20135&num=0&edition=prelim). Such Board shall accord to each applicant an opportunity for hearing on the application, and shall transmit to the Administrator its recommendation as to the terms of the award, if any, to be made to the applicant for the contribution. In determining the terms and conditions of an award the Administrator shall take into account— (1) the value of the contribution to the United States; (2) the aggregate amount of any sums which have been expended by the applicant for the development of the contribution; (3) the amount of any compensation (other than salary received for services rendered as an officer or employee of the Government) previously received by the applicant for or on account of the use of the contribution by the United States; and (4) any other factors the Administrator determines to be material. **(b) Apportionment of Awards.—** If more than one applicant under subsection (a) claims an interest i

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