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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1532. Telecommunications; electromagnetic radiation; research, analysis, dissemination of information; other functions of Secretary
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to -
(1) conduct research on all of the telecommunications sciences,
including wave propagation and reception, the conditions which
affect electromagnetic wave propagation and reception,
electromagnetic noise and interference, radio system
characteristics, operating techniques affecting the use of the
electromagnetic spectrum, and methods for improving the use of
the electromagnetic spectrum for telecommunications purposes;
(2) prepare and issue predictions of electromagnetic wave
propagation conditions and warnings of disturbances in such
conditions;
(3) investigate conditions which affect the transmission of
radio waves from their source to a receiver and the compilation
and distribution of information on such transmission of radio
waves as a basis for choice of frequencies to be used in radio
operations;
(4) conduct research and analysis in the general field of
telecommunications sciences in support of assigned functions and
in support of other Government agencies;
(5) investigate nonionizing electromagnetic radiation and its
uses, as well as methods and procedures for measuring and
assessing electromagnetic environments, for the purpose of
developing and coordinating policies and procedures affecting
Federal Government use of the electromagnetic spectrum for
telecommunications purposes;
(6) compile, evaluate, publish, and otherwise disseminate
general scientific and technical data resulting from the
performance of the functions specified in this section or from
other sources when such data are important to science,
engineering, or industry, or to the general public, and are not
available elsewhere; and
(7) undertake such other activities similar to those specified
in this subsection as the Secretary of Commerce determines
appropriate.
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