51 U.S.C. § 40308 — Space grant review panel

Page 92 TITLE 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS § 40307 (2) guidelines relating to the activities and responsibilities of space grant colleges and space grant regional consortia. (c) SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF DESIGNA- TION.—The Administrator may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or ter- minate any designation under subsection (a). (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3386.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40306 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2486f. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 208, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 873. § 40307. Space grant fellowship program (a) AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS.—The Adminis- trator shall support a space grant fellowship program to provide educational and training as- sistance 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 indi- viduals at space grant colleges, space grant re- gional 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 pro- gram. (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 fel- lowship program, including any special empha- sis program, which is established under an au- thority other than this chapter. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3387.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40307 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2486g. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 209, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 874. § 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 chapter 10 of title 5. (b) DUTIES.—The panel shall take such steps as may be necessary to review, and shall advise the Administrator with respect to— (1) applications or proposals for, and per- formance 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 con- sortia, and the operation of space grant and fellowship 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 SERV- ICES.—The Administrator shall make available to the panel any information, personnel, and ad- ministrative 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, experi- ence, or training, are especially qualified in one or more of the disciplines and fields re- lated to space. The other voting members shall be individuals who, by reason of knowl- edge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in, or representative of, education, extension services, State government, indus- try, economics, planning, or any other activ- ity related to efforts to enhance the under- standing, assessment, development, or utiliza- tion 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 Ad- ministrator shall select one voting member to serve as the Chairman and another voting member to serve as the Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman. (3) REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.—Voting members of the panel who are not Federal em- ployees shall be reimbursed for actual and rea- sonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties. (4) MEETINGS.—The panel shall meet on a bi- annual 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 Ad- ministrator. (5) POWERS.—The panel may exercise such powers as are reasonably necessary in order to carry out the duties enumerated in subsection (b). (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3387; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(325), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4341.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40308 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2486h. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 210, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 874. In subsection (a), the word ‘‘provisions’’ is sub- stituted for ‘‘provisons’’ to correct an error in the law. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted ‘‘chapter 10 of title 5.’’ for ‘‘the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 App. U.S.C.).’’ Page 93 TITLE 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS § 40501 § 40309. Availability of other Federal personnel and data Each department, agency, or other instrumen- tality of the Federal Government that is en- gaged in or concerned with, or that has author- ity over, matters relating to space— (1) may, upon a written request from the Ad- ministrator, make available, on a reimburs- able 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 Ad- ministrator, 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.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40309 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2486i. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 211, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 875. § 40310. Designation or award to be on competi- tive basis The Administrator shall not under this chap- ter designate any space grant college or space grant regional consortium or award any fellow- ship, grant, or contract unless such designation or award is made in accordance with the com- petitive, merit-based review process employed by the Administration on October 30, 1987. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3388.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 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 en- actment of the National Space Grant College and Fel- lowship Act, which is title II of the National Aero- nautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–147, 101 Stat. 860). § 40311. Continuing emphasis The Administration shall continue its empha- sis on the importance of education to expand op- portunities 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.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40311 .......... 42 U.S.C. 17781(c). Pub. L. 110–422, title VII, § 704(c), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4803. 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. § 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 co- ordinate biomedical research activities in areas where a microgravity environment may con- tribute to significant progress in the under- standing and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions. The joint working group shall formulate joint and complementary pro- grams in such areas of research. (b) MEMBERSHIP.—The joint working group shall include equal representation from the Ad- ministration and the National Institutes of Health, and shall include representation from National Institutes of Health councils, as se- lected 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 sec- tion. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3389.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40501 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2487a. Pub. L. 102–588, title VI, § 602, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5130. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries FINDINGS 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 con- tributions 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 sci- entists and engineers is essential to carrying out an effective and sustained program of biomedical re- search in space and on the ground; ‘‘(3) the establishment and maintenance of an elec- tronically 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 inter- national telemedicine consultation satellite capa- bility to support emergency medical service provision can provide an important aid to disaster relief ef- forts.’’