Sec. 349. U.S. Counter-UAS system review of interagency coordination processes
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Not later than 60 days after that date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in consultation with government agencies currently authorized to operate Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) systems within the United States (including the territories and possessions of the United States), shall initiate a review of the following: The process the Administration is utilizing for interagency coordination of C-UAS activity pursuant to a relevant Federal statute authorizing such activity within the United States (including the territories and possessions of the United States).
The standards the Administration is utilizing for operation of a C-UAS systems pursuant to a relevant Federal statute authorizing such activity within the United States (including the territories and possessions of the United States), including whether the following criteria are being taken into consideration in the development of the standards: Safety of the national airspace. Protecting individuals and property on the ground. Non-interference with avionics of manned aircraft, and unmanned aircraft, operating legally in the national airspace.
Non-interference with air traffic control systems. Consistent procedures in the operation of C-UAS systems to the maximum extent practicable. Adequate coordination procedures and protocols with the Federal Aviation Administration during the operation of C-UAS systems. Adequate training for personnel operating C-UAS systems. Assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the coordination and review processes to ensure national airspace safety while minimizing bureaucracy. Such other matters the Administrator deems necessary for the safe and lawful operation of C-UAS systems.
Not later than 180 days after the date upon which the review in subsection
(a)is initiated, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Senate, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, a report on the Administration’s activities related to C-UAS systems, including— any coordination with Federal agencies and States, subdivisions and States, political authorities of at least 2 States that operate C-UAS systems; and an assessment of the standards being utilized for the operation of a counter-UAS systems within the United States (including the territories and possessions of the United States).