Part A—Governmental Interest in Aeronautics Research and Development

§16711. Governmental interest

Congress reaffirms the national commitment to aeronautics research made in the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 [42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.]. Aeronautics research and development remains a core mission of NASA. NASA is the lead agency for civil aeronautics research. Further, the government of the United States shall promote aeronautics research and development that will expand the capacity, ensure the safety, and increase the efficiency of the Nation's air transportation system, promote the security of the Nation, protect the environment, and retain the leadership of the United States in global aviation.

(Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, §411, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2923.)

References in Text

The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 85–568, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 426, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 26 (§2451 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.

§16712. Aeronautics

(a) Sense of Congress

It is the sense of Congress that the aeronautics research and development program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been an important contributor to innovation and to the competitiveness of the United States and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration should maintain its capabilities to advance the state of aeronautics.

(b) Cooperation with other agencies on aeronautics activities

The Administrator shall coordinate, as appropriate, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's aeronautics activities with relevant programs in the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Homeland Security, including the activities of the Joint Planning and Development Office established under section 709 of the Vision 100–Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108–176; 117 Stat. 2582).

(Pub. L. 110–69, title II, §2002, Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 583.)

References in Text

Section 709 of the Vision 100–Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is section 709 of Pub. L. 108–176, which is set out as a note under section 40101 of Title 49, Transportation.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Act, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, and not as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 which comprises this chapter.