of Federal Government vehicle A person may apply for a permit to operate a space-based remote sensing system that utilizes, on a space-available basis, a civilian Federal Government satellite or vehicle as a platform for such system. The Secretary, pursuant to this chapter, may permit such system if it meets all conditions of this chapter. (b) Assistance The Secretary may offer assistance to persons in finding appropriate opportunities for the utilization described in subsection (a). (c) Agreements To the extent provided in advance by appropriation Acts, an agency may enter into an agreement for the utilization described in subsection (a) if such agreement is consistent with the agency’s mission and statutory authority, and if the space-based remote sensing system is issued a permit by the Secretary under this chapter before commencing operation. 80206. Annual reports (a) In general The Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2017 , and annually thereafter, on— (1) the Secretary’s implementation of this chapter, including— (A) a list of all applications received in the previous calendar year