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51 U.S.C. § 30303 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30303. Tracking and data relay satellite services
(a) Contracts.—
The Administration is authorized, when so provided in an appropriation Act, to enter into and to maintain a contract for tracking and data relay satellite services. Such services shall be furnished to the Administration in accordance with applicable authorization and appropriations Acts. The Government shall incur no costs under such contract prior to the furnishing of such services except that the contract may provide for the payment for contingent liability of the Government which may accrue in the event the Government should decide for its convenience to terminate the contract before the end of the period of the contract. Facilities which may be required in the performance of the contract may be constructed on Government-owned lands if there is included in the contract a provision under which the Government may acquire title to the facilities, under terms and conditions agreed upon in the contract, upon termination of the contract.
(b) Reports to Congress.—
The Administrator shall in January of each year report to the Committee on Science and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate the projected aggregate contingent liability of the Government under termination provisions of any contract authorized in this section through the next fiscal year. The authority of the Administration to enter into and to maintain the contract authorized hereunder shall remain in effect unless repealed by legislation enacted by Congress.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3363.)
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30303(a)
42 U.S.C. 2463 (1st par.).
Pub. L. 95–76, § 6, July 30, 1977, 91 Stat. 315; Pub. L. 103–437, § 15(c)(3), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4592.
30303(b)
42 U.S.C. 2463 (last par.).
In subsection (b), the words “Committee on Science and Technology” are substituted for “Committee on Science, Space, and Technology” on authority of section 1(a)(10) of Public Law 104–14 (2 U.S.C. note prec. 21), Rule X(1)(n) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (106th Congress, January 6, 1999), and Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsection (b), the word “hereafter” is omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
51 U.S.C. § 30304 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30304. Award of contracts to small businesses and disadvantaged individuals
The Administrator shall annually establish a goal of at least 8 percent of the total value of prime and subcontracts awarded in support of authorized programs, including the space station by the time operational status is obtained, which funds will be made available to small business concerns or other organizations owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (within the meaning of paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a))), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are part B institutions (as defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061(2))), Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502(a)(5) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5))), Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 316(b)(3) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)(3))), Alaska Native-serving institutions (as defined in section 317(b)(2) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)(2))), Native Hawaiian-serving institutions (as defined in section 317(b)(4) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)(4))), and minority educational institutions (as defined by the Secretary of Education pursuant to the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.)).
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3364.)
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30304
42 U.S.C. 2473b (1st par.).
Pub. L. 101–144, title III, (1st par. under heading “Small and Disadvantaged Business”, at 103 Stat. 863), Nov. 9, 1989, 103 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 109–155, title VI, § 611, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2932.
The word “Alaska” is substituted for “Alaskan” in the phrase “Alaska Native-serving institutions (as defined in section 317(b)(2) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)(2)))” for consistency with the term defined in section 317(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)(2)).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The General Education Provisions Act, referred to in text, is title IV of Pub. L. 90–247, Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 814, which is classified generally to chapter 31 (§ 1221 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1221 of Title 20 and Tables.
51 U.S.C. § 30307 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30307. Requirement for independent cost analysis
(a) Definition of Implementation.—
In this section, the term “implementation” means all activity in the life cycle of a project after preliminary design, independent assessment of the preliminary design, and approval to proceed into implementation, including critical design, development, certification, launch, operations, disposal of assets, and, for technology programs, development, testing, analysis, and communication of the results.
(b) Requirement.—
Before any funds may be obligated for implementation of a project that is projected to cost more than $250,000,000 in total project costs, the Administrator shall conduct and consider an independent life-cycle cost analysis of the project and shall report the results to Congress. In developing cost accounting and reporting standards for carrying out this section, the Administrator shall, to the extent practicable and consistent with other laws, solicit the advice of experts outside of the Administration.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3365.)
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30307
42 U.S.C. 2459g.
Pub. L. 106–391, title III, § 301, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1591; Pub. L. 109–155, title VII, § 704, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2936.
In subsection (b), in the first sentence, the words “the Administrator shall conduct” are substituted for “the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall conduct” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), in the last sentence, the word “experts” is substituted for “expertise” for clarity.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Cost Estimation
text: Pub. L. 115–10, title VIII, § 836, Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 69, provided that:
“(a) Sense of Congress.—
It is the sense of Congress that—
“(1) realistic cost estimating is critically important to the ultimate success of major space development projects; and
“(2) the [National Aeronautics and Space] Administration has devoted significant efforts over the past 5 years to improving its cost estimating capabilities, but it is important that the Administration continue its efforts to develop and implement guidance in establishing realistic cost estimates.
“(b) Guidance and Criteria.—
The Administrator [of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration] shall provide to its acquisition programs and projects, in a manner consistent with the Administration’s Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements—
“(1) guidance on when to use an Independent Cost Estimate and Independent Cost Assessment; and
“(2) criteria to use to make a determination under paragraph (1).”
51 U.S.C. § 30309 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30309. Use of abandoned and underutilized buildings, grounds, and facilities
(a) Definition of Depressed Communities.—
In this section, the term “depressed communities” means rural and urban communities that are relatively depressed, in terms of age of housing, extent of poverty, growth of per capita income, extent of unemployment, job lag, or surplus labor.
(b) In General.—
In any case in which the Administrator considers the purchase, lease, or expansion of a facility to meet requirements of the Administration, the Administrator shall consider whether those requirements could be met by the use of one of the following:
(1) Abandoned or underutilized buildings, grounds, and facilities in depressed communities that can be converted to Administration usage at a reasonable cost, as determined by the Administrator.
(2) Any military installation that is closed or being closed, or any facility at such an installation.
(3) Any other facility or part of a facility that the Administrator determines to be—
(A) owned or leased by the United States for the use of another agency of the Federal Government; and
(B) considered by the head of the agency involved to be—
(i) excess to the needs of that agency; or
(ii) underutilized by that agency.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3366.)
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30309
42 U.S.C. 2473d.
Pub. L. 106–391, title III, § 325, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1600.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation authorization act:
Pub. L. 102–588, title II, § 220, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5118.
51 U.S.C. § 30310 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30310. Exception to alternative fuel procurement requirement
Section 526(a) 1 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142(a)) does not prohibit the Administration from entering into a contract to purchase a generally available fuel that is not an alternative or synthetic fuel or predominantly produced from a nonconventional petroleum source, if—
(1) the contract does not specifically require the contractor to provide an alternative or synthetic fuel or fuel from a nonconventional petroleum source;
(2) the purpose of the contract is not to obtain an alternative or synthetic fuel or fuel from a nonconventional petroleum source; and
(3) the contract does not provide incentives for a refinery upgrade or expansion to allow a refinery to use or increase its use of fuel from a nonconventional petroleum source.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3366.)
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30310
42 U.S.C. 17827.
Pub. L. 110–422, title XI, § 1112, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4811.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 526(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, referred to in text, probably means section 526 of Pub. L. 110–140, which is classified to section 17142 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, but does not contain subsecs.
51 U.S.C. § 30501 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30501. Lessons learned and best practices
(a) In General.—
The Administrator shall transmit to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate an implementation plan describing the Administration’s approach for obtaining, implementing, and sharing lessons learned and best practices for its major programs and projects not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005. The implementation plan shall be updated and maintained to ensure that it is current and consistent with the burgeoning culture of learning and safety that is emerging at the Administration.
(b) Required Content.—
The implementation plan shall contain at a minimum the lessons learned and best practices requirements for the Administration, the organizations or positions responsible for enforcement of the requirements, the reporting structure, and the objective performance measures indicating the effectiveness of the activity.
(c) Incentives.—
The Administrator shall provide incentives to encourage sharing and implementation of lessons learned and best practices by employees, projects, and programs, as well as penalties for programs and projects that are determined not to have demonstrated use of those resources.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3367.)
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30501
42 U.S.C. 16615.
Pub. L. 109–155, title I, § 107, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2912.
In subsection (a), the words “Committee on Science and Technology” are substituted for “Committee on Science” on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
In subsection (a), 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).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
51 U.S.C. § 30503 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30503. Performance assessments
(a) In General.—
The performance of each division in the Science directorate of the Administration shall be reviewed and assessed by the National Academy of Sciences at 5-year intervals.
(b) Timing.—
Beginning with the first fiscal year following December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall select at least one division for review under this section. The Administrator shall select divisions so that all disciplines will have received their first review within 6 fiscal years of December 30, 2005.
(c) Reports.—
Not later than March 1 of each year, beginning with the first fiscal year after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall transmit a report to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—
(1) setting forth in detail the results of any external review under subsection (a);
(2) setting forth in detail actions taken by the Administration in response to any external review; and
(3) including a summary of findings and recommendations from any other relevant external reviews of the Administration’s science mission priorities and programs.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3368.)
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30503
42 U.S.C. 16651.
Pub. L. 109–155, title III, § 301, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2916.
In subsections (b) and (c), 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).
In subsection (c), the words “Committee on Science and Technology” are substituted for “Committee on Science” on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
51 U.S.C. § 30504 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30504. Assessment of science mission extensions
(a) Assessments.—
(1) In general.—
The Administrator shall carry out triennial reviews within each of the Science divisions to assess the cost and benefits of extending the date of the termination of data collection for those missions that exceed their planned missions’ lifetime.
(2) Considerations.—
In conducting an assessment under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider whether and how extending missions impacts the start of future missions.
(b) Consultation and Consideration of Potential Benefits of Instruments on Missions.—
When deciding whether to extend a mission that has an operational component, the Administrator shall—
(1) consult with any affected Federal agency; and
(2) take into account the potential benefits of instruments on missions that are beyond their planned mission lifetime.
(c) Reports.—
The Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, at the same time as the submission to Congress of the Administration’s annual budget request for each fiscal year, a report detailing any assessment under subsection (a) that was carried out during the previous year.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3369; Pub. L. 115–10, title V, § 513, Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 52.)
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30504(a)
42 U.S.C. 16654(a) (matter before par. (1)).
Pub. L. 109–155, title III, § 304(a) (matter before par. (1)), (2), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2918.
30504(b)
42 U.S.C. 16654(a)(2).
In subsection (a), the words “In addition—” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–10 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
“(a) Assessment.—The Administrator shall carry out biennial reviews within each of the Science divisions to assess the cost and benefits of extending the date of the termination of data collection for those missions that have exceeded their planned mission lifetime.
“(b) Consultation and Consideration of Potential Benefits of Instruments on Missions.—For those missions that have an operational component, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or any other affected agency shall be consulted and the potential benefits of instruments on missions that are beyond their planned mission lifetime taken into account.”
51 U.S.C. § 30704 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 30704. Offshore performance of contracts for the procurement of goods and services
The Administrator shall submit to Congress, not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, a report on the contracts and subcontracts performed overseas and the amount of purchases directly or indirectly by the Administration from foreign entities in that fiscal year. The report shall separately indicate—
(1) the contracts and subcontracts and their dollar values for which the Administrator determines that essential goods or services under the contract are available only from a source outside the United States; and
(2) the items and their dollar values for which the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.) 1 was waived pursuant to obligations of the United States under international agreements.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3371.)
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30704
42 U.S.C. 16823.
Pub. L. 109–155, title VII, § 709, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2938.
In the matter before paragraph (1), the words “beginning with the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act [December 30, 2005]” are omitted as obsolete.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Buy American Act, referred to in par. (2), is title III of act Mar. 3, 1933, ch. 212, 47 Stat. 1520, which was classified generally to sections 10a, 10b, and 10c of former Title 41, Public Contracts, and was substantially repealed and restated in chapter 83 (§ 8301 et seq.) of Title 41, Public Contracts, by Pub. L. 111–350, §§ 3, 7(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3677, 3855. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1933 Act note set out under section 101 of Title 41 and Tables. For disposition of sections of former Title 41, see Disposition Table preceding section 101 of Title 41.
51 U.S.C. § 40501 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40501. Biomedical research joint working group
(a) Establishment.—
The Administrator and the Director of the National Institutes of Health shall jointly establish a working group to coordinate biomedical research activities in areas where a microgravity environment may contribute to significant progress in the understanding and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions. The joint working group shall formulate joint and complementary programs in such areas of research.
(b) Membership.—
The joint working group shall include equal representation from the Administration and the National Institutes of Health, and shall include representation from National Institutes of Health councils, as selected by the Director of the National Institutes of Health, and from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Advisory Council.
(c) Annual Biomedical Research Symposia.—
The joint working group shall organize annual symposia on biomedical research described in subsection (a) under the joint sponsorship of the Administration and the National Institutes of Health.
(d) Annual Reporting Requirement.—
The joint working group shall report annually to Congress on its progress in carrying out this section.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3389.)
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40501
42 U.S.C. 2487a.
Pub. L. 102–588, title VI, § 602, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5130.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Findings
text: Pub. L. 102–588, title VI, § 601, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5130, provided that:
“The Congress finds that—
“(1) the space program can make significant contributions to selected areas of health-related research and should be an integral part of the Nation’s health research and development program;
“(2) the continuing development of trained scientists and engineers is essential to carrying out an effective and sustained program of biomedical research in space and on the ground;
“(3) the establishment and maintenance of an electronically accessible archive of data on space-related biomedical research is essential to advancement of the field;
“(4) cooperation with the republics of the former Soviet Union, including use of former Soviet orbital facilities, offers the potential for greatly enhanced biomedical research activities and progress; and
“(5) the establishment and maintenance of an international telemedicine consultation satellite capability to support emergency medical service provision can provide an important aid to disaster relief efforts.”