States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have ac-
cess, for the purpose of audit and evaluation, to any books, documents, 
papers, and records of receipts which, in the opinion of the Adminis-
trator or the Comptroller General, may be related or pertinent to such 
grants and contracts. 
§ 40305. Specific national needs 
(a) IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC NEEDS AND GRANT-MAKING AND CON-
TRACTING AUTHORITY.—The Administrator shall identify specific national 
needs and problems relating to space. The Administrator may make grants 
or enter into contracts under this section with respect to such needs or 
problems. The amount of any such grant or contract may equal up to 100 
percent of the total cost of the project involved. 
(b) APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS OR CONTRACTS.—Any person may apply 
to the Administrator for a grant or contract under this section. In addition, 
the Administrator may invite applications with respect to specific national 
needs or problems identified under subsection (a). Application shall be made 
in such form and manner, and with such content and other submissions, 
as the Administrator shall by regulation prescribe. Any grant made, or con-
tract entered into, under this section shall be subject to the limitations and 
provisions set forth in paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 40304(d) of this 
title and to such other terms, conditions, and requirements as the Adminis-
trator considers necessary or appropriate. 
§ 40306. Space grant college and space grant regional con-
sortium 
(a) DESIGNATION AND QUALIFICATIONS.— 
(1) AUTHORITY
TO
DESIGNATE.—The Administrator may des-
ignate— 
(A) any institution of higher education as a space grant college; 
and 
(B) any association or other alliance of 2 or more persons, other 
than individuals, as a space grant regional consortium. 
(2) SPACE
GRANT
COLLEGE
REQUIREMENTS.—No institution of 
higher education may be designated as a space grant college unless the 
Administrator finds that such institution— 
(A) is maintaining a balanced program of research, education, 
training, and advisory services in fields related to space; 
(B) will act in accordance with such guidelines as are prescribed 
under subsection (b)(2); and 
(C) meets such other qualifications as the Administrator con-
siders necessary or appropriate. 
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(3) SPACE GRANT REGIONAL CONSORTIUM REQUIREMENTS.—No as-
sociation or other alliance of 2 or more persons may be designated as 
a space grant regional consortium unless the Administrator finds that 
such association or alliance— 
(A) is established for the purpose of sharing expertise, research, 
educational facilities or training facilities, and other capabilities in 
order to facilitate research, education, training, and advisory serv-
ices in any field related to space; 
(B) will encourage and follow a regional approach to solving 
problems or meeting needs relating to space, in cooperation with 
appropriate space grant colleges, space grant programs, and other 
persons in the region; 
(C) will act in accordance with such guidelines as are prescribed 
under subsection (b)(2); and 
(D) meets such other qualifications as the Administrator con-
siders necessary or appropriate. 
(b) QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES.—The Administrator shall by reg-
ulation prescribe— 
(1) the qualifications required to be met under paragraphs (2)(C) 
and (3)(D) of subsection (a); and 
(2) guidelines relating to the activities and responsibilities of space 
grant colleges and space grant regional consortia. 
(c) SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF DESIGNATION.—The Administrator 
may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or terminate 
any designation under subsection (a). 
§ 40307. Space grant fellowship program 
(a) AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS.—The Administrator shall support a space 
grant fellowship program to provide educational and training assistance to 
qualified individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to 
space. Such fellowships shall be awarded pursuant to guidelines established 
by the Administrator. Space grant fellowships shall be awarded to individ-
uals at space grant colleges, space grant regional consortia, other colleges 
and institutions of higher education, professional associations, and institutes 
in such a manner as to ensure wide geographic and institutional diversity 
in the pursuit of research under the fellowship program. 
(b) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT PROVIDED.—The total amount which may 
be provided for grants under the space grant fellowship program during any 
fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the total funds 
appropriated for such year pursuant to this chapter. 
(c) AUTHORITY TO SPONSOR OTHER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS 
UNAFFECTED.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the 
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Administrator from sponsoring any research fellowship program, including 
any special emphasis program, which is established under an authority other 
than this chapter. 
§ 40308. Space grant review panel 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall establish an independent 
committee known as the space grant review panel, which shall not be subject 
to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 App. U.S.C.). 
(b) DUTIES.—The panel shall take such steps as may be necessary to re-
view, and shall advise the Administrator with respect to— 
(1) applications or proposals for, and performance under, grants and 
contracts awarded pursuant to sections 40304 and 40305 of this title; 
(2) the space grant fellowship program; 
(3) the designation and operation of space grant colleges and space 
grant regional consortia, and the operation of space grant and fellow-
ship programs; 
(4) the formulation and application of the planning guidelines and 
priorities pursuant to subsections (a) and (b)(1) of section 40303 of 
this title; and 
(5) such other matters as the Administrator refers to the panel for 
review and advice. 
(c) PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.—The Administrator 
shall make available to the panel any information, personnel, and adminis-
trative services and assistance which is reasonable to carry out the duties 
of the panel. 
(d) MEMBERS.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Administrator shall appoint the voting 
members of the panel. A majority of the voting members shall be indi-
viduals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are espe-
cially qualified in one or more of the disciplines and fields related to 
space. The other voting members shall be individuals who, by reason 
of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in, or rep-
resentative of, education, extension services, State government, indus-
try, economics, planning, or any other activity related to efforts to en-
hance the understanding, assessment, development, or utilization of 
space resources. The Administrator shall consider the potential conflict 
of interest of any individual in making appointments to the panel. 
(2) CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN.—The Administrator shall select 
one voting member to serve as the Chairman and another voting mem-
ber to serve as the Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as 
Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman. 
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(3) REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.—Voting members of the panel 
who are not Federal employees shall be reimbursed for actual and rea-
sonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties. 
(4) MEETINGS.—The panel shall meet on a biannual basis and, at 
any other time, at the call of the Chairman or upon the request of a 
majority of the voting members or of the Administrator. 
(5) POWERS.—The panel may exercise such powers as are reasonably 
necessary in order to carry out the duties enumerated in subsection (b). 
§ 40309. Availability of other Federal personnel and data 
Each department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Govern-
ment that is engaged in or concerned with, or that has authority over, mat-
ters relating to space— 
(1) may, upon a written request from the Administrator, make avail-
able, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, any personnel (with their 
consent and without prejudice to their position and rating), service, or 
facility which the Administrator considers necessary to carry out any 
provision of this chapter; 
(2) may, upon a written request from the Administrator, furnish any 
available data or other information which the Administrator considers 
necessary to carry out any provision of this chapter; and 
(3) may cooperate with the Administration. 
§ 40310. Designation or award to be on competitive basis 
The Administrator shall not under this chapter designate any space grant 
college or space grant regional consortium or award any fellowship, grant, 
or contract unless such designation or award is made in accordance with 
the competitive, merit-based review process employed by the Administration 
on October 30, 1987. 
§ 40311. Continuing emphasis 
The Administration shall continue its emphasis on the importance of edu-
cation to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate 
in the Administration’s aeronautics and space projects by supporting and 
enhancing science and engineering education, research, and public outreach 
efforts. 
CHAPTER 405—BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN SPACE 
Sec. 
40501.
Biomedical research joint working group. 
40502.
Biomedical research grants. 
40503.
Biomedical research fellowships. 
40504.
Establishment of electronic data archive. 
40505.
Establishment of emergency medical service telemedicine capability. 
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