As disclosure efforts move from speculation to active efforts involving legislation, ‘The UAP Registration Act’ proposed herein provides a balanced, proactive approach that respects property rights, promotes public trust, and safeguards national security. It is a necessary step toward building the legal and institutional infrastructure needed for the next chapter of engagement involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and the potential existence of non-human intelligence (NHI).
This op-ed aims to re-energize legislative efforts to tackle this subject, promote productive debate, and help to bring about seamless disclosure that uses existing infrastructures and enforcement mechanisms. An initial draft of the proposed UAP Registration Act can be found at the end of this article.
Brief Review of Regulation & Industry
The federal government has a long history of providing a regulatory framework for industries handling sensitive and potentially hazardous materials. One notable example is the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), established in 1946 to oversee nuclear energy and weapons. The AEC was created to ensure nuclear materials were used safely and responsibly, balancing national security with public safety and environmental protections. This regulatory approach brought a previously secretive and dangerous industry under strict government oversight, establishing protocols, safety standards, and transparency.
Similarly, other sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, aviation, and telecommunications, are governed by robust regulatory bodies such as the FDA, FAA, and FCC. These agencies enforce compliance, ensure safety, and maintain public trust through clear regulations and oversight mechanisms.
By applying a regulatory framework comparable to that of the UAP industry, we can address the current lack of oversight and ensure that activities related to NHI technology and biological evidence are conducted responsibly and transparently. The UAP Registration Act aims to be a crucial step towards achieving this, aligning the UAP sector with established practices in other regulated industries to protect national interests and public welfare.
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