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NASA - 1073 - Space Science Advisory Committee - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Space Science Advisory Committee	Agency Name	National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fiscal Year	2005	Committee Number	1073
Original Establishment Date	12/12/1977	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	5/1/2005	Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	90
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Executive Secretary, Space Science Advisory Committee
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Dr.
Current Charter Date	5/1/2003	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Marc
Date Of Renewal Charter	5/1/2005	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	S.
Projected Termination Date	5/1/2005	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Allen
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 358-2470
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	202-358-4118
Specific Establishment Authority*	Public Law 85-568, As Amended, Section 203 (c)(7)	Designated Federal Officer Email*	marc.allen@nasa.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	12/12/1977
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Enacted
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Space Science Advisory Committee met three to four times a year to receive updates of current activities in NASA's Office of Space Science (OSS) and to provide recommendations on the evolving issues connected with OSS's programs. SScAC's members were highly respected experts who represented a broad cross section of the space science communities--Sun-Earth Connection, Astronomical Search for Origins and Planetary Systems, Structure and Evolution of the Universe, and Solar System Exploration--and who are drawn from the range of US research institutions involved in space science programs and relevant technology and education programs. The issues, concerns, and advice of the individual science disciplines are brought to SScAC, which integrates their inputs.
How is membership balanced?*	The membership was balanced with appropriate individuals who represent each of the program areas in the space science: Sun-Earth Connection, Astronomical Search for Origins and Planetary Systems, Structure and Evolution of the Universe, and Solar System Exploration. Members were chosen for their expertise in the specific program area they represent or for general expertise common to the individual program areas. They represented university research programs, nationally prominent research institutions, NASA centers, and other relevant government agencies. They were leaders in their field and functioned as expert advisors. Members served from two to three years and were rotated off the committee and subcommittees to allow for new members to bring in fresh ideas and new points of view.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The SScAC met three to four times annually, and the four subcommittees each met two to three times per year. These meetings, scheduled throughout the year, provided timely responses to issues affecting NASA space science programs. Subcommittees attempted to schedule their meetings prior to the full SScAC so that they were prepared to report findings and recommendations to the parent group.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The make-up of the membership chosen to serve on the committee and subcommittees were individuals who are experts in their fields. They were highly qualified to provide space science advice and support at the highest level to the Science Mission Directorate and its relevant discipline program offices. There was not another group with the experience and insight to advise NASA regarding research and programmatic issues in all areas of space science on an ongoing basis.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks	This advisory committee was terminated as part of the overall NASA advisory committee restructuring effort that took place during 2005.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	None	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	29	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The Committee met twice instead of the projected three times due to its termination midway through the fiscal year.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	28.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Operation of the Committee was terminated before then end of the fiscal year so that some reporting recommendations could not be fulfilled.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	28.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Some recommendations relate to activities still in progress at the close of the fiscal year and have not been fully completed.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	NA
Agency Feedback Comment*	Via briefing at subsequent meeting.	Narrative Description*	The Committee meets three to four times per year to discuss current scientific and technical issues and challenges facing NASA space science programs. The expert membership formulates and deliberates recommendations for NASA management's consideration in decision making on these issues.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$130,000.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$130,000.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$88,000.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$90,000.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$86,500.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$200,000.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$15,500.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$20,000.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$6,200.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$3,600.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$165,750.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$245,000.00
11. Total Costs	$491,950.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$688,600.00
Date Cost Last Modified		Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	2.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	2.00	Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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