§ 1532. — Telecommunications; electromagnetic radiation; research, analysis, dissemination of information; other functions of Secretary.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC1532]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 40--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sec. 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.
(Pub. L. 100-418, title V, Sec. 5112(b), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1430.)
