# Policies and Procedures Concerning Use of the NOAA Space-Based Data Collection Systems
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-08-01 · Effective 2003-09-02 · 68 FR 45160
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19478
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 45160
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-01
- **Effective date:** 2003-09-02
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No.: 030220035-3035-01
## Abstract

This final rule amends the regulations setting forth policies and procedures regarding space-based data collection systems (DCS) to allow expanded use of the NOAA DCS for government interests and to permit greater flexibility in utilizing these vital U.S. data collection assets in support of homeland security, National security, law enforcement, and humanitarian operations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/01/03-19478/policies-and-procedures-concerning-use-of-the-noaa-space-based-data-collection-systems)
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