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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1862n-9. Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee
(a) Establishment
The Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration shall jointly establish an Astronomy and
Astrophysics Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the
"Advisory Committee").
(b) Duties
The Advisory Committee shall -
(1) assess, and make recommendations regarding, the
coordination of astronomy and astrophysics programs of the
Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
(2) assess, and make recommendations regarding, the status of
the activities of the Foundation and the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration as they relate to the recommendations
contained in the National Research Council's 2001 report entitled
"Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium", and the
recommendations contained in subsequent National Research Council
reports of a similar nature; and
(3) not later than March 15 of each year, transmit a report to
the Director, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, and the Committee on Science of the House
of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate on the Advisory
Committee's findings and recommendations under paragraphs (1) and
(2).
(c) Membership
The Advisory Committee shall consist of 13 members, none of whom
shall be a Federal employee, including -
(1) 5 members selected by the Director;
(2) 5 members selected by the Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration; and
(3) 3 members selected by the Director of the Office of Science
and Technology Policy.
(d) Selection process
Initial selections under subsection (c) of this section shall be
made within 3 months after December 19, 2002. Vacancies shall be
filled in the same manner as provided in subsection (c) of this
section.
(e) Chairperson
The Advisory Committee shall select a chairperson from among its
members.
(f) Coordination
The Advisory Committee shall coordinate with the advisory bodies
of other Federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy, which
may engage in related research activities.
(g) Compensation
The members of the Advisory Committee shall serve without
compensation, but shall receive travel expenses, including per diem
in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703
of title 5.
(h) Meetings
The Advisory Committee shall convene, in person or by electronic
means, at least 4 times a year.
(i) Quorum
A majority of the members serving on the Advisory Committee shall
constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting the business of the
Advisory Committee.
(j) Duration
Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply
to the Advisory Committee.
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