§ 71103. Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency
§ 71103.
Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency
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.