Reviving the National Space Council
Record date: 2017-07-07
Executive Order 13803 of June 30, 2017 Reviving the National Space Council By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to provide a coordinated process for developing and monitoring the implementation of national space policy and strategy, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1 . Purpose. The National Space Council (Council) was established by Title V of Public Law 100-685 and Executive Order 12675 of April 20, 1989 (Establishing the National Space Council). The
What this record contains
- Federal Register document
- 2017-14378
- Publication date
- 2017-07-07
- Citation
- 82 FR 31429
- Issuing office
- Executive Office of the President
Official record excerpt
Executive Order 13803 of June 30, 2017 Reviving the National Space Council By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to provide a coordinated process for developing and monitoring the implementation of national space policy and strategy, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1 . Purpose. The National Space Council (Council) was established by Title V of Public Law 100-685 and Executive Order 12675 of April 20, 1989 (Establishing the National Space Council). The Council was tasked with advising and assisting the President regarding national space policy and strategy. The Council was never formally disestablished, but it effectively ceased operation in 1993. This order revives the Council and provides additional details regarding its duties and responsibilities. Sec. 2 . Revival and Composition of the National Space Council. (a) The Council is hereby revived and shall resume operations. (b) The Council shall be composed of the following members: (i) The Vice President, who shall be Chair of the Council; (ii) The Secretary of State; (iii) The Secretary of Defense; (iv) The Secretary of Commerce; (v) The Secretary of Transportation; (vi) The Secretary of Homeland Security; (vii) The Director of National Intelligence; (viii) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (ix) The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; (x) The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (xi) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (xii) The Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; (xiii) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and (xiv) The heads of other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and other senior officials within the Executive Office of the President, as determined by the Chair. Sec. 3 . Functions of the Council. (a) The Council shall advise and assist the President regarding national space policy and strategy, and perform such other duties as the President may, from time to time, prescribe. (b) In particular, the Council is directed to: (i) review United States Government space policy, including long-range goals, and develop a strategy for national space activities; (ii) develop recommendations for the President on space policy and space-related issues; (iii) monitor and coordinate implementation of the objectives of the President's national space policy and strategy; ( printed page 31430) (iv) foster close coordination, cooperation, and technology and information exchange among the civil, national security, and commercial space sectors; (v) advise on participation in international space activities conducted by the United States Government; and (vi) facilitate the resolution of differences concerning major space and space-related policy matters. (c) The Council shall meet at least annually. (d) The revival and operation of the Council shall not interfere with the existing lines of authority in or responsibilities of any agencies. (e) The Council shall have a staff, headed by a civilian Executive Secretary appointed by the President. Sec. 4 . Responsibilities of the Chair. (a) The Chair shall serve as the President's principal advisor on national space policy and strategy. (b) The Chair shall, in consultation with the members of the Council, establish procedures for the Council and establish the agenda for Council activities. (c) The Chair shall report to the President quarterly on the Council's activities and recommendations. The Chair shall advise the Council, as appropriate, regarding the President's directions with respect to the Council's activities and national space policy and strategy. (d) The Chair may recommend to the President candidates for the position of Executive Secretary. (e) The Chair, or upon the Chair's direction, the Executive Secretary, may invite the heads of other agencies, other senior officials in the Executive Office of the President, or other Federal employees to participate in Council meetings. (f) The Chair shall authorize the establishment of committees of the Council, including an executive committee, and of working groups, composed of senior designees of the Council members and of other Federal officials invited to participate in Council meetings, as he deems necessary or appropriate for the efficient conduct of Council functions. Sec. 5 . National Space Policy and Strategy Planning Process. (a) Each agency represented on the Council shall provide such information to the Chair regarding its current
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