Within 2 years after October 15, 2008, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall—
(1) develop a policy for notifying Federal agencies and relevant emergency response institutions of an impending near-Earth object threat, if near-term public safety is at risk; and
(2) recommend a Federal agency or agencies to be responsible for—
(A) protecting the United States from a near-Earth object that is expected to collide with Earth; and
(B) implementing a deflection campaign, in consultation with international bodies, should one be necessary.
(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3439.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 71103 | 42 U.S.C. 17794. | Pub. L. 110–422, title VIII, §804, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4804. |
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