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51 U.S.C. § 40111 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40111. Fundamental research program
(a) Objective.—
In order to ensure that the Nation maintains needed capabilities in fundamental areas of aeronautics research, the Administrator shall establish a program of long-term fundamental research in aeronautical sciences and technologies that is not tied to specific development projects.
(b) Operation.—
The Administrator shall conduct the program under this section, in part by awarding grants to institutions of higher education. The Administrator shall encourage the participation of institutions of higher education located in States that participate in the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. All grants to institutions of higher education under this section shall be awarded through merit review.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3379.)
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42 U.S.C. 16721(a), (b).
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 421(a), (b), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2924.
51 U.S.C. § 40113 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40113. Airspace systems research
(a) Objective.—
The Airspace Systems Research program shall pursue research and development to enable revolutionary improvements to and modernization of the National Airspace System, as well as to enable the introduction of new systems for vehicles that can take advantage of an improved, modern air transportation system.
(b) Alignment.—
Not later than 1 year after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall align the projects of the Airspace Systems Research program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint Planning and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3380.)
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40113
42 U.S.C. 16723.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 423, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2925.
In subsection (b), the date “December 30, 2005” is substituted for “the date of enactment of this Act” to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895).
51 U.S.C. § 40114 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40114. Aviation safety and security research
(a) Objective.—
The Aviation Safety and Security Research program shall pursue research and development activities that directly address the safety and security needs of the National Airspace System and the aircraft that fly in it. The program shall develop prevention, intervention, and mitigation technologies aimed at causal, contributory, or circumstantial factors of aviation accidents.
(b) Alignment.—
Not later than 1 year after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall align the projects of the Aviation Safety and Security Research program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint Planning and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3380.)
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40114
42 U.S.C. 16724.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 424, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2926.
In subsection (b), the date “December 30, 2005” is substituted for “the date of enactment of this Act” to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895).
51 U.S.C. § 40115 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40115. Aviation weather research
The Administrator may carry out a program of collaborative research with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on convective weather events, with the goal of significantly improving the reliability of 2-hour to 6-hour aviation weather forecasts.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3381.)
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40115
42 U.S.C. 16725.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 425, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2926.
51 U.S.C. § 40116 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40116. University-based Centers for Research on Aviation Training
(a) In General.—
The Administrator shall award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) to establish one or more Centers for Research on Aviation Training under cooperative agreements with appropriate Administration Centers.
(b) Purpose.—
The purpose of the Centers for Research on Aviation Training shall be to investigate the impact of new technologies and procedures, particularly those related to the aircraft flight deck and to the air traffic management functions, on training requirements for pilots and air traffic controllers.
(c) Application.—
An institution of higher education (or a consortium of such institutions) seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require, including, at a minimum, a 5-year research plan.
(d) Award Duration.—
An award made by the Administrator under this section shall be for a period of 5 years and may be renewed on the basis of—
(1) satisfactory performance in meeting the goals of the research plan proposed in the application submitted under subsection (c); and
(2) other requirements as specified by the Administrator.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3381.)
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40116
42 U.S.C. 16727.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 427, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2926; Pub. L. 110–422, title III, § 308, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4788.
In subsection (b), the words “Centers for Research on Aviation Training” are substituted for “Centers” for clarity. There are references to both “Centers for Research on Aviation Training” and “Administration Centers” in subsection (a).
In subsection (d)(1), the words “proposed in the application submitted under subsection (c)” are substituted for “proposed by the Center in its application under subsection (c)” for clarity. Under section (c), applications are filed by an institution of higher education (or a consortium of such institutions) seeking funding, and not by the Center for which such funding is sought.
51 U.S.C. § 40131 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40131. Aeronautics scholarships
(a) Establishment.—
The Administrator shall establish a program of scholarships for full-time graduate students who are United States citizens and are enrolled in, or have been accepted by and have indicated their intention to enroll in, accredited Masters degree programs in aeronautical engineering or equivalent programs at institutions of higher education. Each such scholarship shall cover the costs of room, board, tuition, and fees, and may be provided for a maximum of 2 years.
(b) Implementation.—
Not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall publish regulations governing the scholarship program under this section.
(c) Cooperative Training Opportunities.—
Students who have been awarded a scholarship under this section shall have the opportunity for paid employment at one of the Administration Centers engaged in aeronautics research and development during the summer prior to the first year of the student’s Masters program, and between the first and second year, if applicable.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3381.)
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40131
42 U.S.C. 16741.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 431, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2927.
In subsection (b), the date “December 30, 2005” is substituted for “the date of enactment of this Act” to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895).
51 U.S.C. § 40141 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40141. Aviation data requests
The Administrator shall make available upon request satellite imagery and aerial photography of remote terrain that the Administration owns at the time of the request to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration or the Director of the Five Star Medallion Program, to assist and train pilots in navigating challenging topographical features of such terrain.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3382.)
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40141
42 U.S.C. 16751.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 441, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2927.
51 U.S.C. § 40302 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40302. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Aeronautical and space activities.—
The term “aeronautical and space activities” has the meaning given the term in section 20103 of this title.
(2) Field related to space.—
The term “field related to space” means any academic discipline or field of study (including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, and engineering, space technology, education, economics, sociology, communications, planning, law, international affairs, and public administration) which is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development, and utilization of space.
(3) Panel.—
The term “panel” means the space grant review panel established pursuant to section 40308 of this title.
(4) Person.—
The term “person” means any individual, any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity (including any space grant college, space grant regional consortium, institution of higher education, institute, or laboratory), or any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or officer of a State or political subdivision of a State.
(5) Space environment.—
The term “space environment” means the environment beyond the sensible atmosphere of the Earth.
(6) Space grant college.—
The term “space grant college” means any public or private institution of higher education which is designated as such by the Administrator pursuant to section 40306 of this title.
(7) Space grant program.—
The term “space grant program” means any program that—
(A) is administered by any space grant college, space grant regional consortium, institution of higher education, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency; and
(B) includes 2 or more projects involving education and one or more of the following activities in the fields related to space:
(i) Research.
(ii) Training.
(iii) Advisory services.
(8) Space grant regional consortium.—
The term “space grant regional consortium” means any association or other alliance that is designated as a space grant regional consortium by the Administrator pursuant to section 40306 of this title.
(9) Space resource.—
The term “space resource” means any tangible or intangible benefit which can be realized only from—
(A) aeronautical and space activities; or
(B) advancements in any field related to space.
(10) State.—
The term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3383.)
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40302
42 U.S.C. 2486b.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 204, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 870.
The definitions of “Administration” and “Administrator” in section 204 of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act (Public Law 100–147, title II, 101 Stat. 870) are omitted as unnecessary because of the definitions added by section 10101 of title 51.
51 U.S.C. § 40303 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40303. National space grant college and fellowship program
(a) Establishment.—
The Administrator shall establish and maintain, within the Administration, a program to be known as the national space grant college and fellowship program. The national space grant college and fellowship program shall consist of the financial assistance and other activities provided for in this chapter. The Administrator shall establish long-range planning guidelines and priorities, and adequately evaluate the program.
(b) Functions.—
Within the Administration, the program shall—
(1) apply the long-range planning guidelines and the priorities established by the Administrator under subsection (a);
(2) advise the Administrator with respect to the expertise and capabilities which are available through the national space grant college and fellowship program, and make such expertise available to the Administration as directed by the Administrator;
(3) evaluate activities conducted under grants and contracts awarded pursuant to sections 40304 and 40305 of this title to ensure that the purposes set forth in section 40301 of this title are implemented;
(4) encourage other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to use and take advantage of the expertise and capabilities which are available through the national space grant college and fellowship program, on a cooperative or other basis;
(5) encourage cooperation and coordination with other Federal programs concerned with the development of space resources and fields related to space;
(6) advise the Administrator on the designation of recipients supported by the national space grant college and fellowship program and, in appropriate cases, on the termination or suspension of any such designation; and
(7) encourage the formation and growth of space grant and fellowship programs.
(c) General Authorities.—
To carry out the provisions of this chapter, the Administrator may—
(1) accept conditional or unconditional gifts or donations of services, money, or property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible;
(2) accept and use funds from other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to pay for fellowships, grants, contracts, and other transactions; and
(3) issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3383.)
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40303
42 U.S.C. 2486c.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 205, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 871.
51 U.S.C. § 40305 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40305. Specific national needs
(a) Identification of Specific Needs and Grant-Making and Contracting 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 contract 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 Administrator considers necessary or appropriate.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3385.)
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40305
42 U.S.C. 2486e.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 207, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 873.
In subsection (a), the words “up to 100 percent” are substituted for “100 percent, or any lesser percent” to eliminate unnecessary words.
51 U.S.C. § 40306 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40306. Space grant college and space grant regional consortium
(a) Designation and Qualifications.—
(1) Authority to designate.—
The Administrator may designate—
(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 considers necessary or appropriate.
(3) Space grant regional consortium requirements.—
No association 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 services 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 considers necessary or appropriate.
(b) Qualifications and Guidelines.—
The Administrator shall by regulation 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).
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3386.)
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40306
42 U.S.C. 2486f.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 208, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 873.
51 U.S.C. § 40307 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 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 individuals 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 Administrator from sponsoring any research fellowship program, including any special emphasis program, which is established under an authority other than this chapter.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3387.)
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40307
42 U.S.C. 2486g.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 209, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 874.
51 U.S.C. § 40309 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40309. Availability of other Federal personnel and data
Each department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Government that is engaged in or concerned with, or that has authority over, matters relating to space—
(1) may, upon a written request from the Administrator, make available, 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.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3388.)
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40309
42 U.S.C. 2486i.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 211, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 875.
51 U.S.C. § 40310 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3388.)
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40310
42 U.S.C. 2486k.
Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 213, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 875.
The date “October 30, 1987” is substituted for “the date of enactment of this Act” to reflect the date of enactment of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act, which is title II of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–147, 101 Stat. 860).
51 U.S.C. § 40311 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40311. Continuing emphasis
The Administration shall continue its emphasis on the importance of education 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.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3388.)
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40311
42 U.S.C. 17781(c).
Pub. L. 110–422, title VII, § 704(c), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4803.