Congressional Hearing on NSF Oversight of the NEON Project
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
The hearing addresses the accountability and financial management of large-scale federal scientific research projects, which involve significant taxpayer investment through s.
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National Science Foundation
The agency is subject to congressional review regarding its management and oversight practices.
NEON Project
The project is the subject of the oversight hearing regarding its management and funding.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 3, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Oversight and the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
- The primary focus was the oversight of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and other major research facilities.
- The discussion centered on the use of 'cooperative agreements' as the legal mechanism for funding and managing large-scale research projects.
- Witnesses included representatives from the National Science Foundation, the NEON project, and the Congressional Research Service.
- The document includes post-hearing questions and answers provided by Dr. Richard Buckius and Dr. James P. Collins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEON project?
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
Why It Matters
The hearing addresses the accountability and financial management of large-scale federal scientific research projects, which involve significant taxpayer investment through s.
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Focus on Cooperative Agreements
The hearing highlights a specific congressional interest in the legal and oversight mechanisms (cooperative agreements) used for large-scale scientific infrastructure.
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