§ 7305. Additional powers

In order to support Teams in carrying out this chapter, the Director may—

• (1) procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants under section 3109 of title 5 ;
• (2) request the use, when appropriate, of available services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government on a reimbursable or other basis;
• (3) confer with employees and request the use of services, records, and facilities of State and local governmental authorities;
• (4) accept voluntary and uncompensated services;
• (5) accept and use gifts of money and other property, to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts;
• (6) make contracts with nonprofit entities to carry out studies related to purpose, functions, and authorities of the Teams; and
• (7) provide nongovernmental members of the Team reasonable compensation for time spent carrying out activities under this chapter.