42 USC 18342 - Requirements applicable to development of commercial crew transportation capabilities and services

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024

§ 18342.

Requirements applicable to development of commercial crew transportation capabilities and services

(a)

FY 2011 contracts and procurement agreements

(1)

In general

(2)

Exception

Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Administrator may execute a contract or procurement agreement with respect to follow-on commercial crew services during fiscal year 2011 if—

(A)

the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) are met; and

(B)

the total amount involved for all such contracts and procurement agreements executed during fiscal year 2011 does not exceed $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2011.

(b)

Support

The Administrator may, beginning in fiscal year 2012 through the duration of the program, support follow-on commercially-developed crew transportation systems dependent upon the completion of each of the following:

(1)

Human rating requirements

(2)

Commercial market assessment

(3)

Procurement system review

(4)

Use of government-supplied capabilities and infrastructure

(5)

Flight demonstration and readiness requirements

(6)

Commercial crew rescue capabilities

(Pub. L. 111–267, title IV, § 403, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2820.)

cite as: 42 USC 18342