In this chapter
(1) the definitions in section 502 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (
15 U.S.C.
5802) apply.
(2) commercial space transportation infrastructure development includes
(A) construction, improvement, design, and engineering of space transportation infrastructure in the United States; and
(B) technical studies to define how new or enhanced space transportation infrastructure can best meet the needs of the United States commercial space transportation industry.
(3) project means a project (or separate projects submitted together) to carry out commercial space transportation infrastructure development, including the combined submission of all projects to be undertaken at a particular site in a fiscal year.
(4) project grant means a grant of an amount by the Secretary of Transportation to a sponsor for one or more projects.
(5) public agency means a State or an agency of a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a tax-supported organization.
(6) sponsor means a public agency that, individually or jointly with one or more other public agencies, submits to the Secretary under this chapter an application for a project grant.
