15 USC 278n-1 - Emergency communication and tracking technologies research initiative

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 278n–1.

Emergency communication and tracking technologies research initiative

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Activities

In order to carry out this section, the Director shall work with the private sector and appropriate Federal agencies to—

(1)

perform a needs assessment to identify and evaluate the measurement, technical standards, and conformity assessment needs required to improve the operation and reliability of such emergency communication and tracking technologies;

(2)

support the development of technical standards and conformance architecture to improve the operation and reliability of such emergency communication and tracking technologies; and

(3)

incorporate and build upon existing reports and studies on improving emergency communications.

(c)

Report

(Pub. L. 111–358, title IV, § 405, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4003.)

cite as: 15 USC 278n-1