[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 14, Volume 5] [Revised as of January 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 14CFR1240.106] [Page 198] TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE SPACE ADMINISTRATION PART 1240_INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 1_Awards for Scientific and Technical Contributions Sec. 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 Sec. 1240.104(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.