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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 · Sec. 1609

Sec. 1609. LAUNCH SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION

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## SEC. 1609 LAUNCH SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION **[**[10 U.S.C. 2273 note](/us/usc/t10/s2273)**]** ###
(a)In General In support of the policy specified in section 2273 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to modernize infrastructure and improve support activities for the processing and launch of United States national security space vehicles launching from Federal ranges. ###
(b)Elements The program under subsection
(a)shall include— ####
(1)investments in infrastructure to improve operations at the Eastern and Western Ranges that may benefit all users, to enhance the overall capabilities of ranges, to improve safety, and to reduce the long-term cost of operations and maintenance; ####
(2)measures to normalize processes, systems, and products across the Eastern and Western ranges to minimize the burden on launch providers; and ####
(3)improvements in transparency, flexibility, and responsiveness for launch scheduling. ###
(c)Consultation In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may consult with current and anticipated users of the Eastern and Western Ranges. ###
(d)Cooperation In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may consider partnerships authorized under section 2276 of title 10, United States Code. ###
(e)Report ####
(1)Report required Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan for the implementation of the program under subsection (a). ####
(2)Elements The report under paragraph
(1)shall include— #####
(A)a description of plans and the resources needed to improve launch support infrastructure, utilities, support equipment, and range operations; #####
(B)a description of plans to streamline and normalize processes, systems, and products at the Eastern and Western ranges, to ensure consistency for range users; and #####
(C)recommendations for improving transparency, flexibility, and responsiveness in launch scheduling.
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Sec. 1609
LAUNCH SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION
U.S.C.§ 2273
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