1995 est. Sec. 10... Limits the use of funds for the sale, excessing, surplusing, or disposal of lands in the vicinity of Bull Shoals Lake, AR. SECTION. 1. The appropriate appropriation or fund available to the General Services Administration shall be credited with the cost of operation, protection, maintenance, upkeep, repair, and improvement, included as part of rentals received from Government corporations pursuant to law (40 U.S.C. 129). SEC. 2. Funds available to the General Services Administration shall be available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles. SEC. 3. Not to exceed 2 per centum of funds made available in appropriations for operating expenses and salaries and expenses, during the current fiscal year, may be transferred between such appropriations for mandatory program requirements. [Any] Notice of any Unconditional gifts were received for use in Federal build- proposed transfers shall be [approved in advance by] transmitted ings. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GENERAL PROVISIONS promptly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate. SEC. 4. Funds in the Federal Buildings Fund made available for fiscal year [1994] 1995 for Federal Buildings Fund activities may be transferred between such activities only to the extent necessary to meet program requirements. [Any] Notice of any proposed transCommittees on Appropriations of the House and Senate. The following sections are proposed for deletion and do not appear fers shall be [approved in advance by] transmitted promptly to the below: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION The FY 1995 budget for NASA features major budget account restructuring. The current accounts-Research and Development; Space Flight, Control, and Data Communications; Construction of Facilities; and Research and Program Management-will become Human Space Flight; Science, Aeronautics and Technology; and Mission Support. The table below shows a bridge between the old accounts and the new accounts. NASA will provide details for specific programs and activities in its budget schedules and other presentations. NASA is proposing new appropriations language for the new accounts, and language for the current accounts is proposed for deletion. BRIDGE OF "OLD" APPROPRIATIONS TO FY 1995 NEW APPROPRIATIONS STRUCTURE (In thousands of dollars) Human Science, Mission Research and program management FY 1993: Total Research and development Space flight, control and data communica- Research and program management Total 33,500 262,100 2,602,100 4,077,100 394,400 7,073,600 Non-Federal sources Total, offsetting collections The appropriation provides for human space flight activities, including development of the Space Station, and operation of the Space Shuttle. This includes support of planned cooperative activities with Russia, upgrades to the performance and safety of the Space Shuttle and required construc6,672,000 4,894,400 2,727,414 14,293,814 tion projects in direct support of Space Station and Space Shuttle programs. Federal Funds General and special funds: HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, the conduct and support of human space flight research and development activities, including research; development; operations; services; maintenance; construction, repair, rehabilitation, and modification of real and personal property; acquisition or condemnation of real property, as authorized by law; space flight, spacecraft control and communications activities including operations, production, and services; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft; $5,719,900,000 to remain available until September 30, 1996: Provided, That amounts appropriated under this heading shall not be subject to the requirements set forth in section 9(e)-(r) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 638(e)-(r)), and any related requirements, including such requirements enacted in Public Law Performance Objectives: Space Station.-The Space Station will be an international laboratory in low Earth orbit on which American, Russian, Canadian, European, and Japanese astronauts will conduct unique scientific and technological investigations in a microgravity environment. During FY 1993, the program underwent a major redesign activity to lower program costs. In FY 1994, the program is making the necessary design changes to integrate the augmented capabilities made possible by the addition of Russia to the International Partners. The program will complete transition to a new program structure, and will begin flight hardware fabrication. Hardware fabrication ac tivities will continue in FY 1995. Russian Cooperation.-The United States and Russia are planning to undertake a program of joint space missions involving the Space Shuttle and Russian Mir Space Station. In FY 1994, activities supporting these missions will continue, including mission planning, preparation of experiment hardware and procurement of the Shuttle hardware required to enable docking of the Space Shuttle to the Mir Space Station. In FY 1994, the first Russian cosmonaut will fly on the Space Shuttle. In FY 1995, a U.S. astronaut will spend several months on the Mir Space Station, and the first rendezvous and docking mission between the Space Shuttle and Mir will take place. Payload and Utilization Operations.-These funds will sup5,433,905 port the mission planning and hardware preparation activities required to support the payload and experiment infrastructure, including the spacelab which is planned to be flown on the Space Shuttle. The Engineering Technical Base provides basic engineering and technical capabilities to support the NASA mission assigned to the programs carried out by the manned space flight centers. Four Spacelab flights are Spending authority from offsetting collections ..... 526,640 6,132,780 -2,585,208 3,547,572 Relation of obligations to outlays: 74.40 Obligated balance, end of year: Treasury balance Space Shuttle.-The Space Shuttle is a reusable space vehi- 68.00 cle which provides several unique capabilities to the United States space program. These include launching spacecraft and retrieving payloads from orbit for reuse, servicing and repair- 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year: Treasury balance ing satellites in space, safely transporting humans to and from space, and operating and returning space laboratories. In FY 1994, eight Shuttle missions are planned, including the first flight of a Russian cosmonaut. In FY 1995, eight Shuttle missions are planned, including the first docking mission between the Space Shuttle and the Russian Mir Space Station. Continued emphasis will be placed on enhancements to the safety and performance of the Space Shuttle. 88.00 88.40 Adjustments to gross budget authority and outlays: Federal funds -506,189 -20,451 -526,640 5,901,200 3,020,932 88.90 Non-Federal sources Total, offsetting collections 89.00 Budget authority (net) This appropriation provides for the research and development activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Research and Development activities are listed in 34,171 the Program and Financing schedule above. Funds are included for high priority investments in Mission to Planet Earth, Aeronautics, and new technology investments. Funds are included for the construction, maintenance, and operation of programmatic facilities. 69,641 1,339 5,058,905 113,811 96,020 5,774 44,018 19 8 5,433,905 For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the conduct and support of science, aeronautics, and technology research and development activities, including research; development; operations; services; maintenance, construction, repair, rehabilitation and modification of real and personal property; acquisition or condemnation of real property, as authorized by law; space flight, spacecraft control and communications activities including operations, production, and services; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft; $5,901,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 1996. Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Performance Objectives: Physics and Astronomy.-This program contributes to our understanding of the origin of the universe, the fundamental laws of physics, and the study of the Earth's and other naturally occurring plasmas in the universe. Development activities on the Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility, Gravity Probe-B, and other Astrophysics and Space Physics experiments will continue in FY 1994 and FY 1995. Astro2 will be flown in FY 1995. In December 1993, the Hubble Space Telescope was successfully repaired and will assume full-up operations by late February of this year; and the first U.S. Global Geospace Science mission (WIND) is also scheduled to be launched in mid-to-late FY 1994. Planetary Exploration. This program encompasses the scientific exploration of the solar system including the planets and their satellites, comets and asteroids, and the interplanetary medium. Development activities will continue on the Cassini mission to Saturn for launch in 1997. In FY 1994, two new missions will begin development for launch within three years. These are the Mars Environmental Survey/Pathfinder (MESUR/Pathfinder) and the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) missions. In FY 1995, a Mars orbiter program, consisting of small orbiters and landers that will study Mars, will begin development. Galileo is currently en route to Jupiter and will arrive in December 1995. Life and Microgravity Sciences.-This program uses the microgravity environment of space to conduct basic and applied research to understand the effect of gravity on living 323,855 systems and to conduct research in the areas of fluid physics, materials science and biotechnology. In FY 1994, experiment and research activities will be conducted in support of the International Materials Laboratory (IML)-2 mission, and a 526,640 U.S. microgravity payload mission (USMP-2). In FY 1995, 6,132,780 the first Shuttle rendezvous mission with the Russian Space Station Mir will include experiments in life and microgravity sciences. In addition, a U.S. microgravity Spacelab (USML2) flight will be conducted in FY 1995. 295,060 Mission to Planet Earth.-The goal of this program is to gain a better understanding of the processes in the atmos Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 80-01100-1-999 21.0 22.0 23.2 phere, oceans, land surface and interior of the Earth, and Aeronautical Research and Technology.-The goal of this program is to conduct aeronautical research and develop technology to strengthen U.S. leadership in civil and military aviation. In FY 1994 and FY 1995, basic research activities in various aeronautical disciplines will continue to develop innovative concepts, the physical understanding and the theoretical and computation tools required for the efficient design and operation of advanced aerospace systems. In addition, activities to develop technologies in selected areas will continue. This includes subsonic aircraft, high speed civil transportation, high-performance fixed and rotary wing aircraft, hypersonic research and technology and high performance computing. In the National Aerospace Plane program, FY 1994 will feature tests of the concept development engine, an important demonstration of hypersonic propulsion technologies. NASA will continue to operate critical national facilities for aeronautical research and for support of industry, Department of Defense and other NASA programs. Travel and transportation of persons Transportation of things Rental payments to GSA Rental payments to others 23.3 24.0 Printing and reproduction 25.1 Consulting services 25.5 Research and development contracts 26.0 Supplies and materials 93,326 7,212 2,553 5,073,249 134,117 142,075 7,481 104,867 46 16 1 5,606,140 526,640 6,132,780 For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in carrying out mission support for human space flight programs and science, aeronautical, and technology programs, including research operations and support; space communications activities including operations, productions, and services; construction of facilities expenses including repair, rehabilitation, and modification of facilities, minor construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities; facility planning and design; environmental compliance and restoration; acquisition or condemnation of real property, as authorized by law; program management; personnel and related costs, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.Č. 5901-5902); travel expenses; purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft; not to exceed $35,000 for official reception and representation expenses; and purchase (not to exceed thirty-three for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; $2,662,900,000, to remain available until September 30, 1996. Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Advanced Concepts and Technology.-The goal of this program is to support the development and application of technologies critical to the economic, scientific and technological competitiveness of the U.S. and to promote U.S. industrial preeminence through strengthened linkages between the private sector and NASA technology efforts. In FY 1994, activi- Identification code 80-0112-0-1-999 ties will support the more aggressive pursuit of the transfer of technology from NASA to the private sector through implementation of elements of the President's New Technology Investment Initiative. All the efforts are based on strong industry leadership aimed at lowering the cost of space activities, achieving near-term results, and which benefit the economy more directly. The advanced space transportation research programs may undergo further review pending the outcome of the Administration's on-going space transportation review. Academic Programs.-The goal of this program is to promote excellence in America's education system through enhancing and expanding scientific and technological competence. NASA's education programs span from the elementary through graduate level, and are directed at students as well as faculty. The goal of the Minority University Research Program is to expand opportunities for talented students from underrepresented groups pursuing degrees in science and engineering, as well as strengthening the research capabilities of minority universities and colleges. In FY 1994 and FY 1995, the range of activities conducted under this program will continue to capture the interest of all students in science and technology, develop talented students at the undergradute and graduate levels, provide research opportunities for students and faculty members at NASA centers and strengthen and enhance the research capabilities of the nation's colleges and universities. 21.40 Unobligated balance available, start of year: Treasury 24.40 Unobligated balance available, end of year: Treasury 40.00 Budget authority (gross). Budget authority: This appropriation provides for mission support, including: safety, reliability and quality assurance activities supporting agency programs; space communication services for NASA Identification code 80-0112-0-1-999 programs; salaries and related expenses in support of research in NASA field installations; design, repair, rehabilitation and modification of institutional facilities and construction of new institutional facilities; other operations activities supporting conduct of agency programs. Performance Objectives: Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance.-The goal of this program is to assure the safety and quality of NASA missions, through the development, implementation and oversight of Agencywide safety, reliability, maintainability, and quality assurance policies and procedures. In FY 1994, the new Independent Validation and Verification Center will be initiated under the management of this office. Space Communication Services.-Activities included in this program provide for the tracking, telemetry, command, data acquisition, communications and data processing required by all NASA flight projects. In FY 1994 and FY 1995, the networks and support systems which accomplish these tasks will continue operation. In FY 1995, the seventh Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) will be launched. Research and Program Management.-This activity provides for the salaries, travel support, other personnel expenses of the entire NASA civil service workforce. It also includes vital support to the civil service workforce and to the physical plant at the Centers and at NASA Headquarters. Construction of Facilities.-This activity provides for the repair, rehabilitation and modification of administrative facilities, environmental compliance and restoration activities, the design of facilities projects, and the advanced planning related to future facilities needs. In FY 1994 and FY 1995, activities in support of maintenance and repair of administrative facilities at the NASA centers will be conducted, as well as activities in support of environmental compliance and restoration requirements. Funds are also included in FY 1994 to continue planning, in collaboration with industry, on the requirements and design of future wind tunnel facilities. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1995 est. Direct: Total compensable workyears: 1001 Full-time equivalent employment. Full-time equivalent of overtime and holiday hours 1005 2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-time equivalent [RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT] 23,323 200 105 [For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, including research, development, operations, services, minor construction, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and modification of real and personal property; purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, necessary for the conduct and support of aeronautical and space research and development activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; not to exceed $35,000 for official reception and representation expenses; and purchase (not to exceed thirty-three for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; $7,509,300,000, to remain available until September 30, 1995: Provided, That not to exceed $1,000,000 under this Act shall be available for the Towards Other Planetary Systems/ High Resolution Microwave Survey program (also known as the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence project): Provided further, That of the funds provided under this heading, $1,946,000,000 is available only for the redesigned space station, of which (1) not to exceed $160,000,000 shall be for termination costs connected only with Space Station Freedom contracts, (2) not to exceed $172,000,000 shall be for space station operations and utilization capability development, and (3) not to exceed $99,000,000 shall be for supporting development: Provided further, That not more than $1,100,000,000 of the amounts made available under this heading for the redesigned space station may be obligated before March 31, 1994: Provided further, That none of the funds made available under this heading for the space station program may be used to pay, or enter into contracts with, the Republic of Russia: Provided further, That of the funds made available under this heading, not to exceed $100,000,000 shall be available for activities to support cooperative space ventures between the United States and the Republic of Russia outlined in the joint agreement of September 2, 1993, of which (1) not to exceed $50,000,000 shall be only for space transportation capability development activities and (2) not to exceed $50,000,000 shall be only for space science activities other than life sciences: Provided further, That the funds made available in the immediately preceding proviso shall not be available until December 15, 1993: Provided further, That none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to pay or reimburse the Department of Defense for any expenses connected to any planetary exploration mission.] (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, 10,932 and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994.) 1,332,457 1,381,151 435 48,813 2,042 20 4,686 |