References in Text
Section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(D)(ii), is [section 216 of Pub. L. 107–347], which is set out in a note under section 3501 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
Executive Order 12906, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(D)(iii), is set out as a note under section 1457 of Title 43, Public Lands.
Amendments
2004—[Pub. L. 108–458] designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Findings
[Pub. L. 108–458, title VIII, § 8201(a)], Dec. 17, 2004, [118 Stat. 3865], provided that: “Congress makes the following findings:“(1)
Geospatial technologies and geospatial data improve government capabilities to detect, plan for, prepare for, and respond to disasters in order to save lives and protect property.
“(2)
Geospatial data improves the ability of information technology applications and systems to enhance public security in a cost-effective manner.
“(3)
Geospatial information preparedness in the United States, and specifically in the Department of Homeland Security, is insufficient because of—
“(A)
inadequate geospatial data compatibility;
“(B)
insufficient geospatial data sharing; and
“(C)
technology interoperability barriers.”