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Code · U.S. Code · Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS · CHAPTER 509— COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES · § 50918

§ 50918. Consultation

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(a)Matters Affecting National Security.— The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of Defense on a matter under this chapter affecting national security. The Secretary of Defense shall identify and notify the Secretary of Transportation of a national security interest relevant to an activity under this chapter.
(b)Matters Affecting Foreign Policy.— The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of State on a matter under this chapter affecting foreign policy. The Secretary of State shall identify and notify the Secretary of Transportation of a foreign policy interest or obligation relevant to an activity under this chapter.
(c)Other Matters.— In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the head of another executive agency—
(1)to provide consistent application of licensing requirements under this chapter;
(2)to ensure fair treatment for all license applicants; and
(3)when appropriate.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1341, § 70116 of title 49; renumbered § 70116 then § 50918 of title 51, Pub. L. 111–314, § 4(d)(2), (3)(R), Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3440, 3441.)
In subsections
(a)and (b), the words “including the issuance or transfer of each license” and “be responsible for” are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (c), before clause (1), the words “the head of” and “executive” are added for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. In clause (2), the words “and equitable” in 49 App.:2604(a)(2) are omitted as surplus.
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  • Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)
  • 108 Stat. 1341
  • § 70116 of title 49
  • Pub. L. 111–314, § 4(d)(2)
  • 124 Stat. 3440
  • Pub. L. 111–314
  • section 70116 of title 49
  • section 70116 of this title
  • 129 Stat. 1106
  • 132 Stat. 2107
  • 129 Stat. 714
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