NASA
Orders where directed actors are tied to NASA · 7 in G.W. Bush · 64 all terms.
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7 shown · G.W. Bush
Designation of Officers of the National Aeronautics And Space Administration To Act as Administrator
This memorandum establishes the order of succession for acting NASA Administrator when both the Administrator and Deputy Administrator are unable to serve, listing five NASA officials in priority order. It is a routine internal management document issued under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998.
Transformation of the National Air Transportation System
This executive order directs the Secretary of Transportation to lead implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), a modernized air traffic control system. It establishes interagency coordination requirements across Defense, Commerce, Homeland Security, and NASA, with specific deadlines for creating support staff and an advisory committee.
Amending Executive Order 12989, as Amended
This executive order amends a 1996 order to require federal contractors to use an electronic employment eligibility verification system (E-Verify) to confirm workers are legally authorized to work in the U.S. It mandates that contracting agencies include this requirement as a condition of federal contracts, with the Secretary of Homeland Security designated to administer the verification system.
National Aeronautics Research and Development
This executive order establishes a national policy to advance U.S. aeronautics research and development through 2020, directing the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to review federal aeronautics R&D funding, develop a national plan, and coordinate across government agencies and with private sector partners. The order emphasizes technological leadership, infrastructure maintenance, workforce development, and technology transition from research to applications.
Committee on Ocean Policy
This executive order establishes the Committee on Ocean Policy within the Council on Environmental Quality to coordinate federal agency activities on ocean-related matters, advance environmental/economic/security interests, and facilitate consultation with state, tribal, local, and international stakeholders. The Committee comprises cabinet secretaries, agency heads, and presidential assistants but functions solely in an advisory capacity without regulatory authority.
Delegation of Certain Reporting Authority
This memorandum delegates to the NASA Administrator the President's statutory authority under section 206 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to provide a specified report to Congress. The delegation preserves OMB's authority over budget, administrative, and legislative proposals.
President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy
This executive order establishes a nine-member presidential commission to recommend how to implement the Vision for Space Exploration announced in 2004, including lunar and human/robotic exploration strategies, private sector and international roles, and youth STEM engagement. The commission must report within 120 days of its first meeting and terminates 60 days after submitting its final report.