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15 U.S.C. § 1532

Telecommunications; electromagnetic radiation; research, analysis, dissemination of information; other functions of Secretary

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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, § 5112(b), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1430.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2009–2014 · leading case: Humane Soc'y of the United States v. Salazar, 76 F. Supp. 3d 69 (D.D.C. 2014).
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Humane Soc'y of the United States v. Salazar, 76 F. Supp. 3d 69 (D.D.C. 2014). “First, allowing an “implied” DPS of a broader listed species to be delisted, would render meaningless the original listing decisions for a species at risk “throughout all or a significant portion of its range.”
Fox v. Palmas Del Mar Props., Inc., 620 F. Supp. 2d 250 (D.P.R. 2009). “” 15 U.S.C. § 1532 (19). 2 . Mr. Maldonado stated in his affidavit: "2.”
People for Ethical Treatment of Prop. Owners v. United States Fish & Wildlife Serv., 57 F. Supp. 3d 1337 (D. Utah 2014). “15 U.S.C. § 1532 (19). Furthermore, the term “harm” within the definition of “take” includes any “significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding or…”
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