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Sec. 237 · S. 524

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Title II — Shipping and navigation › Subtitle C — Matters involving uncrewed systems

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Introduced · Sec. 237

In this subtitle: (1) Counter-uncrewed system The term counter-uncrewed system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of an uncrewed system, including a counter-UAS system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code). (2) Small uncrewed maritime systems The term small uncrewed maritime systems means unmanned maritime systems (as defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 4101)), that— (A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length; (B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and (C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or scientific research. (3) Uncrewed system The term uncrewed system means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently, including an unmanned aircraft system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code).

•S 524 ISSEC. 237
Passed the Senate · Sec. 237

In this subtitle: (1) Counter-uncrewed system The term counter-uncrewed system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of an uncrewed system, including a counter-UAS system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code). (2) Small uncrewed maritime systems The term small uncrewed maritime systems means unmanned maritime systems (as defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 4101)), that— (A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length; (B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and (C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or scientific research. (3) Uncrewed system The term uncrewed system means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently, including an unmanned aircraft system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code).

•S 524 ESSEC. 237

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