Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Executive orders directing the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 4 in Reagan · 40 all terms.
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Orders
4 shown · Reagan
National Microgravity Research Board
This executive order establishes the National Microgravity Research Board, chaired by the NASA Administrator with members from multiple cabinet departments and agencies, to coordinate and stimulate microgravity research across government, academia, and industry. The Board is tasked with developing policy recommendations, advising on research priorities, and promoting commercial applications of microgravity science, with automatic termination after 5 years unless extended.
Assignment of emergency preparedness responsibilities
This executive order assigns comprehensive emergency preparedness responsibilities across all federal departments and agencies for national security emergencies, including nuclear attack, natural disasters, and technological emergencies. It establishes the National Security Council as the principal policy forum, designates FEMA's Director as NSC advisor, and details specific lead and support roles for each Cabinet department in areas such as continuity of government, resource management, agriculture, energy, health services, and defense production.
Facilitating access to science and technology
This executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate technology transfer from government laboratories to universities and private industry, particularly small businesses. It establishes cooperative research agreements, royalty-sharing for inventors, a Technology Share Program for consortia, scientist exchange programs, and international technology cooperation guidelines, while requiring reports on progress within one year.
Exercise of Authority Under Section 218 of Title 18, United States Code
This executive order delegates presidential authority under 18 U.S.C. § 218 to agency heads, allowing them to void contracts and benefits obtained through bribery, graft, or conflicts of interest after a final criminal conviction. It requires Defense, GSA, and NASA to jointly issue government-wide regulations, while mandating procedural protections including notice, opportunity to respond, hearings, and written decisions with restitution calculations.