49 USC 70108: Prohibition, suspension, and end of launches and operation of launch sites

49 USC 70108: Prohibition, suspension, and end of launches and operation of launch sites Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995

From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONSUBTITLE IX-COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 701-COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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§70108. Prohibition, suspension, and end of launches and operation of launch sites

(a) General Authority.-The Secretary of Transportation may prohibit, suspend, or end immediately the launch of a launch vehicle or the operation of a launch site licensed under this chapter if the Secretary decides the launch or operation is detrimental to the public health and safety, the safety of property, or a national security or foreign policy interest of the United States.

(b) Effective Periods of Orders.-An order under this section takes effect immediately and remains in effect during a review under section 70110 of this title.

( Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1334 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
70108(a)	49 App.:2610(a).	Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–575, §11, 98 Stat. 3059 .
70108(b)	49 App.:2610(b).

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 70110 of this title.