Section 1 Risk management system
Definition— In this section, the term qualified anti-terrorism technology has the meaning given the term in section 865 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 665).
Extension— During fiscal year 2023, the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security may temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the system of risk management set forth in subtitle G of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 441 et seq.) to a qualified anti-terrorism technology if the Under Secretary determines that—
an application for the renewal of such protections was submitted not later than 165 days before the date of the expiration of such protections; and
such application for renewal was complete upon submission.
Rule of construction— A determination by the Under Secretary to temporarily extend protections to a qualified anti-terrorism technology pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (b) may not be construed to preclude or otherwise limit the authority of the Under Secretary to ultimately approve or deny the application for renewal of such protections.