; or (B) too trivial to require a determination under section 80202(c) relating to national security. (2) Guidance Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue guidance providing a clear explanation of the criteria used by the Secretary to grant a de minimis waiver under paragraph (1)(B) for a space-based remote sensing system that is too trivial to require a determination under section 80202(c). (e) Coverage of permit The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that only one permit is required under this chapter to— (1) conduct multiple operations carried out using a space-based remote sensing system; (2) operate multiple space-based remote sensing systems that carry out substantially similar operations; or (3) use multiple space-based remote sensing systems to carry out a single remote sensing operation. (f) Prohibition on operation Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2017 , no person may, directly or through any subsidiary or affiliate, operate any space-based remote sensing system without a permit issued under this chapter. (g) Responsible party In any case in which the applicant for a permit under this chapter is not a United States entity, the applicant shall identify a United States entity that consents to be responsible for the permitted operation of the space-based remote sensing system. (h) Operation of space-Based remote sensing system For purposes of this chapter, the operation of a space-based remote sensing system— (1) begins when the system— (A) is located in outer space; and (B) can meet the minimum threshold and objective capabilities for the system’s stated need