§11103. Applicability to national security systems

(a) Definition.-

(1) National security system.-In this section, the term "national security system" means a telecommunications or information system operated by the Federal Government, the function, operation, or use of which-

(A) involves intelligence activities;

(B) involves cryptologic activities related to national security;

(C) involves command and control of military forces;

(D) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or

(E) subject to paragraph (2), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions.

(2) Limitation.-Paragraph (1)(E) does not include a system to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications).

(b) In General.-Except as provided in subsection (c), chapter 113 of this title does not apply to national security systems.

(c) Exceptions.-

(1) In general.-Sections 11313, 11315, and 11316 of this title apply to national security systems.

(2) Capital planning and investment control.-The heads of executive agencies shall apply sections 11302 and 11312 of this title to national security systems to the extent practicable.

(3) Applicability of performance-based and results-based management to national security systems.-

(A) In general.-Subject to subparagraph (B), the heads of executive agencies shall apply section 11303 of this title to national security systems to the extent practicable.

(B) Exception.-National security systems are subject to section 11303(b)(5) of this title, except for subparagraph (B)(iv).

( Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1236 .)