the operations of United States nongovernmental entities in outer space. 80311. Consultation with relevant agencies (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may, as the Secretary considers necessary, consult with the heads of other relevant agencies in carrying out this subtitle. (b) Exclusive authority of the Secretary The consultation authority provided by subsection (a) shall not be interpreted to alter the exclusive authority of the Secretary to authorize, place conditions on, and supervise the operation of space objects under chapter 801 and space-based remote sensing systems under chapter 802, as provided in and subject to the limitations of section 80305. 80312. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to the Office of Space Commerce for fiscal year 2018 to carry out this subtitle. . 6. Technical and conforming amendments (a) Table of chapters The table of chapters of title 51, United State Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Subtitle VIII—Authorization and Supervision of Nongovernmental Space Activities 801. Certification of Operation of Space Objects 80101. 802. Permitting of Space-Based Remote Sensing Systems 80201. 803. Administrative Provisions Related to Certification and Permitting 80301. . (b) Repeals (1) In general Title 51, United States Code, is amended as follows: (A) Subchapter III of chapter 601 is repealed. (B) Section 60147 is repealed. (C) The table of sections for chapter 601 is amended by striking the item relating to section 60147. (D) The table of sections for chapter 601 is amended by striking the items relating to subchapter III. (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Technical corrections (1) In general Title 51, United States Code, is amended— (A) in section 20302(c)(2), by striking means has the meaning and inserting has the meaning