[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 5]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR1214.1102]

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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
                          SPACE ADMINISTRATION
 
PART 1214_SPACE FLIGHT--Table of Contents
 
   Subpart 1214.11_NASA Astronaut Candidate Recruitment and Selection 
                                 Program
 
Sec. 1214.1102  Evaluation of applications.

    (a) All incoming applications will be reviewed to determine whether 
or not applicants meet basic qualifications. Those not meeting the basic 
qualification requirements will be so notified and will not be eligible 
for further consideration. Those meeting the basic qualification 
requirements will have their applications retained for review by a 
designated rating panel.

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    (b) A rating panel composed of discipline experts will review and 
rate qualified applicants as ``Qualified'' or ``Highly Qualified.''
    (c) Efforts will be made to ensure that minorities and females are 
included among these discipline experts on the rating panel.
    (d) The criteria for each level will be developed and will serve as 
the basis for the ratings. The evaluation will be based on the quality 
of the individual's academic background and experience and the extent to 
which the individual's academic achievements, experience, and special 
qualifications relate to the astronaut candidate position. Reference 
information on those rated ``Highly Qualified'' will normally be 
obtained. This evaluation process will be monitored to ensure adherence 
to applicable policy, laws, and regulations.
    (e) Those rated ``Highly Qualified'' may be required to obtain a 
Class I or Class II physical. Only medically qualified applicants will 
be referred for final evaluation and possible interview and selection. 
Those who are not medically qualified will be so informed and will not 
be eligible for further consideration.

[54 FR 37940, Sept. 14, 1989, as amended at 68 FR 19948, Apr. 23, 2003]