PUBLIC LAW 98-575—OCT. 30, 1984
98 STAT. 3061
launch property of the United States which is excess or is otherwise not needed for public use and of launch services, including utilities, of the United States which are otherwise not needed for public use. 03)(1) The amount to be paid to the United States by any person who acquires launch property or launch services, including utilities, shall be established by the agency providing the property or service, in consultation with the Secretary. In the case of acquisition of launch property by sale or transaction in lieu of sale, the amount of such payment shall be the fair market value. In the case of any other type of acquisition of launch property, the amount of such payment shall be an amount equal to the direct costs (including any specific wear and tear and damage to the property) incurred by the United States as a result of the acquisition of such launch property. In the case of any acquisition of launch services, including utilities, the amount of such payment shall be an amount equal to the direct costs (including salaries of United States civilian and contractor personnel) incurred by the United States as a result of the acquisition of such launch services. (2) The Secretary may collect any payment for launch property or launch services, with the consent of the agency establishing such payment under paragraph (1). (3) The amount of any payment received by the United States for launch property or launch services, including utilities, under this subsection shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury, and the amount of a payment for launch property (other than launch property which is excess) and launch services (including utilities) shall be credited to the appropriation from which the cost of providing such property or services was paid. (c) The Secretary may establish requirements for liability insurance, hold harmless agreements, proof of financial responsibility, and such other assurances as may be needed to protect the United States and its agencies and personnel from liability, loss, or injury as a result of a launch or operation of a launch site involving Government facilities or personnel. LIABILITY INSURANCE
SEC. 16. Each person who launches a launch vehicle or operates a 49 USC app. launch site under a license issued or transferred under this Act 2615. shall have in effect liability insurance at least in such amount as is considered by the Secretary to be necessary for such launch or operation, considering the international obligations of the United States. The Secretary shall prescribe such amount after consultation with the Attorney General and other appropriate agencies. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
SEC. 17. (a) The Secretary shall enforce this Act. The Secretary 49 USC app. may delegate the exercise of any enforcement authority under this 2616. Act to any officer or employee of the Department of Transportation or, with the approval of the head of another agency, any officer or employee of such agency. (b) In carrying out this section, the Secretary may— (1) make investigations and inquiries, and administer to or take from any person an oath, affirmation, or affidavit, concerning any matter relating to enforcement of this Act; and (2) pursuant to any lawful process—
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