§ 404n. National Virtual Translation Center
(a)
Establishment
The Director of National Intelligence shall establish in the intelligence community an element with the function of connecting the elements of the intelligence community engaged in the acquisition, storage, translation, or analysis of voice or data in digital form.
(b)
Designation
The element established under subsection (a) of this section shall be known as the National Virtual Translation Center.
(c)
Function
The element established under subsection (a) of this section shall provide for timely and accurate translations of foreign intelligence for all elements of the intelligence community through—
(d)
Administrative matters
(1)
The Director shall retain direct supervision and control over the element established under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
The element established under subsection (a) of this section shall connect elements of the intelligence community utilizing the most current available information technology that is applicable to the function of the element.
(e)
Deadline for establishment
The element required by subsection (a) of this section shall be established as soon as practicable after November 27, 2002, but not later than 90 days after November 27, 2002.
[1] So in original. Probably should be followed by a period.