33 USC 576c - Corps of Engineers operation of unmanned aircraft systems

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 576c.

Corps of Engineers operation of unmanned aircraft systems

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall designate an individual, within the headquarters office of the Corps of Engineers, who shall serve as the coordinator and principal approving official for developing the process and procedures by which the Corps of Engineers—

(1)

operates and maintains small unmanned aircraft (as defined in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 1

 See References in Text note below.

note)) systems in support of civil works and emergency response missions of the Corps of Engineers; and

(2)

acquires, applies for, and receives any necessary Federal Aviation Administration authorizations for such operations and systems.

(b)

Requirements

(c)

Limitation

(Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1124, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1647.)

cite as: 33 USC 576c