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 PUBLIC LAW 109–155—DEC. 30, 2005

119 STAT. 2901

(D) Whether any NASA Earth observing missions that have been delayed or cancelled can be restored. (E) How to ensure the long-term vitality of Earth observation programs at NASA, including their satellite, science, and data system components. (F) Whether current and currently planned Earth observation missions should be supplemented or replaced with new satellite architectures and instruments that enable global coverage, and all-weather, day and night imaging of the Earth’s surface features. (G) How to integrate NASA earth science missions with the Global Earth Observing System of Systems. (4) CONSULTATION.—In developing the plan under this subsection, the Administrator shall draw on decadal surveys and other reports in planetary science, astronomy, solar and space physics, earth science, and any other relevant fields developed by the National Academy of Sciences. The Administrator shall also consult widely with academic and industry experts and with other Federal agencies. (5) HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE.—The plan developed under this subsection shall address plans for a human mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope consistent with section 302 of this Act. (6) SCHEDULE.—The Administrator shall transmit the plan developed under this subsection to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. The Administrator shall make available to those committees any study done by a nongovernmental entity that was used in the development of the plan. (e) FACILITIES.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall develop a plan for managing NASA’s facilities through fiscal year 2015. The plan shall be consistent with the policies and plans developed pursuant to this section. (2) CONTENT.—At a minimum, the plan developed under paragraph (1) shall describe— (A) any new facilities NASA intends to acquire, whether through construction, purchase, or lease, and the expected dates for doing so; (B) any facilities NASA intends to significantly modify, refurbish, or upgrade, and the expected dates for doing so; (C) any facilities NASA intends to close, and the expected dates for doing so; (D) any transactions NASA intends to conduct to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the ownership of a facility, and the expected dates for doing so; (E) how each of the actions described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) will enhance the ability of NASA to carry out its programs; (F) the expected costs or savings expected from each of the actions described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D); (G) the priority order of the actions described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D);

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