(a) Matters Affecting National Security.—The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of Defense on a matter under this chapter affecting national security. The Secretary of Defense shall identify and notify the Secretary of Transportation of a national security interest relevant to an activity under this chapter.
(b) Matters Affecting Foreign Policy.—The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of State on a matter under this chapter affecting foreign policy. The Secretary of State shall identify and notify the Secretary of Transportation of a foreign policy interest or obligation relevant to an activity under this chapter.
(c) Other Matters.—In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the head of another executive agency—(1) to provide consistent application of licensing requirements under this chapter;
(2) to ensure fair treatment for all license applicants; and
(3) when appropriate.
Structure US Code
Title 51— NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle V— Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
CHAPTER 509— COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES
§ 50901. Findings and purposes
§ 50904. Restrictions on launches, operations, and reentries
§ 50905. License applications and requirements
§ 50907. Monitoring activities
§ 50908. Effective periods, and modifications, suspensions, and revocations, of licenses
§ 50910. Preemption of scheduled launches or reentries
§ 50912. Administrative hearings and judicial review
§ 50913. Acquiring United States Government property and services
§ 50914. Liability insurance and financial responsibility requirements
§ 50915. Paying claims exceeding liability insurance and financial responsibility requirements
§ 50916. Disclosing information
§ 50917. Enforcement and penalty
§ 50919. Relationship to other executive agencies, laws, and international obligations