National Executive Committee for Space-Based PNT
National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) coordinates GPS-related matters across multiple federal agencies to ensure the system addresses national priorities as well as military requirements.
Mission
- Coordinate GPS-related matters across multiple federal agencies to ensure the system addresses national priorities as well as military requirements.
- Provide strategic guidance on the management, policy, and funding of GPS and related systems.
- Ensure the integration and deconfliction of national security, homeland security, and civil requirements for space-based PNT capabilities.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: Multiple federal agencies are involved including Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, Department of State, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, NASA, among others.
- Sponsoring Office: No single office; it involves high-level officials from various departments.
Creation and Authorization
The National Executive Committee for Space-Based PNT was established by Presidential Directive in 2004, specifically through the U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy issued by President George W. Bush.
Funding
There is no specific public disclosure on the funding for the National Executive Committee itself, as it operates within the regular budgets of the participating federal agencies. - Funding effectively began with its establishment in 2004 and continues as part of the ongoing operations of the involved agencies.
Leadership
The leadership title is not explicitly defined as "leader", but the Committee is co-chaired by the **Deputy Secretaries of Defense and Transportation or their designated representatives**.
Website
Social Media
- No official social media accounts are listed for this committee.
Wikipedia
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