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kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 1240.106"
title: "14"
number: "1240.106"
heading: "Review and evaluation of contribution."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/1240.106"
---

# §1240.106. Review and evaluation of contribution.

- (a) A contribution will be initially reviewed by the Board on the basis of the material submitted by the applicant under [§ 1240.104(b)](/cfr/14/1240.104.md?p=b).
- (b) If it is determined that the contribution has been used in a NASA program, or adopted or sponsored or supported by NASA, the contribution will be evaluated for its significant value in the conduct of aeronautical or space activity.
- (c) The Board will recommend an award for such contribution when, upon evaluation of its scientific and technical merits, it is determined to warrant an award of at least $500.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Section 20136 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act (51 U.S.C. 20136), and the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, sec. 12, 15 U.S.C. 3710b(1).

### Source

Source: 67 FR 31120, May 9, 2002, unless otherwise noted.