51 U.S.C. § 70906 — International Space Station National

Page 181 TITLE 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS § 70907 Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME 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. § 70905. National laboratory designation (a) DEFINITION OF UNITED STATES SEGMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.—In this sec- tion the term ‘‘United States segment of the International Space Station’’ means those ele- ments of the International Space Station manu- factured— (1) by the United States; or (2) for the United States by other nations in exchange for funds or launch services. (b) DESIGNATION.—To further the policy de- scribed in section 70501(a) of this title, the United States segment of the International Space Station is hereby designated a national laboratory. (c) MANAGEMENT.— (1) PARTNERSHIPS.—The Administrator shall seek to increase the utilization of the Inter- national Space Station by other Federal enti- ties and the private sector through partner- ships, cost-sharing agreements, and other ar- rangements that would supplement Adminis- tration funding of the International Space Station. (2) CONTRACTING.—The Administrator may enter into a contract with a nongovernmental entity to operate the International Space Sta- tion national laboratory, subject to all appli- cable Federal laws and regulations. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3437.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 70905(a) ...... 42 U.S.C. 16767(d). Pub. L. 109–155, title V, § 507(a), (b), (d), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2930, 2931. 70905(b) ...... 42 U.S.C. 16767(a). 70905(c) ...... 42 U.S.C. 16767(b). § 70906. International Space Station National Laboratory Advisory Committee (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than one year after October 15, 2008, the Administrator shall establish under chapter 10 of title 5 a committee to be known as the ‘‘International Space Sta- tion National Laboratory Advisory Committee’’ (hereafter in this section referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’). (b) MEMBERSHIP.— (1) COMPOSITION.—The Committee shall be composed of individuals representing organiza- tions that have formal agreements with the Administration to utilize the United States portion of the International Space Station, in- cluding allocations within partner elements. (2) CHAIR.—The Administrator shall appoint a chair from among the members of the Com- mittee, who shall serve for a 2-year term. (c) DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall mon- itor, assess, and make recommendations re- garding effective utilization of the Inter- national Space Station as a national labora- tory and platform for research. (2) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Committee shall submit to the Administrator, on an annual basis or more frequently as considered nec- essary by a majority of the members of the Committee, a report containing the assess- ments and recommendations required by para- graph (1). (d) DURATION.—The Committee shall exist for the life of the International Space Station. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(327), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4342.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 70906 .......... 42 U.S.C. 17752. Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 602, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4795. In subsection (a), the date ‘‘October 15, 2008’’ is sub- stituted for ‘‘the date of enactment of this Act’’ to re- flect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–422, 122 Stat. 4779). Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted ‘‘chapter 10 of title 5’’ for ‘‘the Federal Advisory Committee Act’’. § 70907. Maintaining use through at least 2030 (a) POLICY.—The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utili- zation through at least September 30, 2030. (b) NASA ACTIONS.—In furtherance of the pol- icy under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the International Space Station, as a designated na- tional laboratory— (1) remains viable as an element of overall exploration and partnership strategies and ap- proaches; (2) is considered for use by all NASA mission directorates, as appropriate, for technically appropriate scientific data gathering or tech- nology risk reduction demonstrations; and (3) remains an effective, functional vehicle providing research and test bed capabilities for the United States through at least Sep- tember 30, 2030. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 114(b)(4), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VII, § 10815(d)(1), Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1738.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 70907 .......... 42 U.S.C. 17751(a). Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4793.