Pub. L. 108-458, tit. VIII, subtit. B, sec. 8201 (as amended)
HOMELAND SECURITY GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION.
SEC. 8201. [6 U.S.C. 343 note] HOMELAND SECURITY GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION.
(a) Findings.—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.
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- Cross-references to the US Code
- 6 U.S.C. 343 note