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APPENDIX A: Letter from James Fletcher and Statement of Work
Pages 63-68

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... The study plan reflects the informational requirements of both the executive and legislative branches in their consideration of this important initiative. The study plan includes a proposed Statement of Work for the study requested to be performed by the National Research Council, as well as a proposed Statement of Work for a parallel study to be performed by the National Academy of Public Administration concerning cost.
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From page 66...
... The study shall include the following assessments: - The planned and anticipated microgravity research and manufacturing requirements of the federal government and commercial users prior to(||| 4IMMHHMBHMMHIIBB space station operations. Power, duration, micro G level shall be evaluated.
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From page 67...
... The study shall be completed and conclusions and recommendations provided to the Administrator of NASA on or before April 10, 1989. Documentation of the study details, conclusions, recommendations and findings are required in a final report.
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... - Considers, per the lease option, the practicability of reducing on a yearly basis the level of government lease operations during the years of operation of a CDSF, instead of providing for a flat level of lease obligations. - Considers, per the lease option, the practicability of making the minimum levels of government lease options in the years of operation of a CDSF contingent on the attainment by the CDSF operator, of certain minimum levels of firm contract commitments with entities other than the United States Government.
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