I appreciate Cllr. Hufton's clarifications, it makes understanding the intent at least for debate on this act easier. However, considering the massive implications on a multi-billion dollar industry, the bill as is still presents some issues.
Namely still the purpose and potential outright danger of the "space complex" whose apparent dimensions have already been decided but still with a generic purpose of being a headquarters and 'usable' by other agencies. Along with greater environmental dangers of simply ripping apart the environment in the Free City to "reclaim" over 500 square kilometers.
I have some amendments that I believe will improve the overall act.
AMENDMENT VI
Section I. Establishment of European Space Administration (ESA)
Whereas, the ESA will have its headquarters in the Free City of Europolis and office branches within all member-states of the European Union. , as well as additional office branches as allowed by European Member-states.
Whereas, the ESA will build a Space Complex within the Free City of Europolis. will prepare a report to the Premier Commissioner and the European Council on the feasibility of a regional spaceport.
Whereas, a spaceport shall be defined as a site capable of launching and receiving space craft, launch vehicles into orbital or suborbital trajectories; this site shall be capable of whatever activities are needed to support said actions.
Whereas, the report complied by the ESA shall focus on the potential impact to the local area of proposed sites, total end cost, safety to local residents, and long term feasibility of the project.
Whereas, the ESA Space Complex may be used by any national space agency of European member-states if necessary. on a case by case basis, ESA facilities shall be considered open for use by European Union Member-states, private organizations. The European Union has the right to request compensation for this use.
AMENDMENT VII
Section II. Rights and Duties of the ESA
Whereas, the ESA shall have authority over the use of space technology by any member-state of the European Union. shall work to invest and research in new technologies and sciences that relate to the civilian use of space. The ESA shall work with national agencies in member states to cross-harmonize regulations.
Whereas, the ESA may give any appropriate punishment to national space agencies of any member-state that violates any section of this act. may provide administrative punishments to any local agencies or private entity that violates any section of this act, and any regulations established by the ESA. The Commissioner of Internal Affairs shall be considered the final arbiter in any dispute against administrative punishments.
Whereas, the ESA shall attempt to the best of its ability refer any judicial punishments to lowest appropriate level after consultations with member-states.
Whereas, the ESA may establish additional regulations about space research and exploration.
Whereas, the ESA may hand-over the jurisdiction to the ECoJ if a member-state fails to comply with any Space Memorandum Circulars (SMRs).
Whereas, the ESA shall have the ability to participate in incident investigations of regional important, or as requested by member-states of the European Union. The ESA shall issue a report to the European Council if any investigation is conducted.
Whereas, the ESA shall provide a biannual report on its activities to the European Council, and a yearly budgetary request.
Whereas, the ESA shall set forth standards and recommendations on regulations; it has no right to establish outright regulation without the consent of a member-state.
Whereas. the ESA has the right to be notified of civil use of space, as well as potential emergencies that could impact multi-nations.
AMENDMENT VIII
Section III. Space Research and Exploration Regulations
Whereas, space vehicles such as rockets and satellites sent out have the following limitations for each location:
For each member-state:
Low-Earth orbit- corresponds to the size of 4 Hubble Space telescopes
Medium Earth orbit- corresponds to the size of 7 Hubble Space telescopes
High Earth orbit- corresponds to the size of 10 Skylab Satellites
Moon- corresponds to 3 Apollo 11 Lunar Modules
Beyond Earth orbit- unlimited number of vehicles
Whereas, use of Nuclear Energy for fueling space rockets are prohibited.
Whereas, launching of space vehicles each day is limited to 3 rockets to prevent the increase of pollution via combustion of rocket fuel.
Whereas, use of space-borne WMD is prohibited.
Whereas, national space agencies must notify the ESA for any incoming space launches.
Whereas, private space agencies must apply for a license to operate from the ESA.
AMENDMENT IX
Section IV III. Administration of the ESA
Whereas, the Astronaut General shall hold the highest authority over the ESA and shall preside over council meetings.
Whereas, the Directors of Space Exploration and Space Research shall preside side-to-side in the absence of the Astronaut General.
Whereas, the Space Exploration and Research Council (SERC) shall be made up of 8 members which vote over proposed Space Memorandum Resolutions (SMR) to be passed as a Space Research and Exploration Regulation (SRER).
Whereas, the absence of any SER Councilor shall be limited to 14 consecutive days.
Whereas, SER Councilors absent from the SERC for more than 14 consecutive days are subject for replacement and immediate by-election.
Whereas, the following officials in the ESA must be elected within a period of time:
Astronaut-General- elected every 6 months
Director of Space Exploration- elected every 3 months
Director of Space Research- elected every 3 months
Space Exploration and Research Council- elected every 6 months
Whereas, all member-states with a licensed national space agency have the rights to nominate at most 3 candidates for the SERC, 1 for either the DSE or the DSR, and 1 for Astronaut-General.
Whereas, election of ESA Officials shall follow the same election procedures of the European Commission.
Whereas, the ESA shall be organized, and overseen under the purview of the Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Whereas, the Commissioner of Internal Affairs will appoint a Director of the European Space Agency, and may dismiss them as they see fit.
Whereas, the Director of the ESA will oversee the day to day operations of the ESA, as well as chair the ESA Advisory Council.
Whereas, the ESA Advisory Council will be composed of one representative from each member-state.
Whereas, the ESA Advisory Council shall set forth standards, recommendations, as well as conduct other administrative duties within the ESA.
Whereas, the ESA shall received its director and have its council established within a one year period from the passage of this act. Any standards, recommendations, or other declarations from the ESA shall have a one year grace period to be fully implemented.
These amendments, I believe in a way drastically alter the act, but make it far more acceptable for the Archrepublic. I did model it after my the European Aviation Standization Act.
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