; (ii) to support and encourage the understanding and development of— (I) data reporting models that promote the translation of technologies from the research stage, through development and maturation, and to the market; and (II) policies that make regulation more effective and efficient by leveraging the technology translation data described in subclause (I) for the regulation of relevant technology sectors; (iii) for writing, editing, printing, publishing, and vending books and other materials relating to research carried out under the Foundation; and (iv) to conduct other activities to carry out and support the purpose described in paragraph (1). (E) Authority of foundation The Foundation shall be the sole entity responsible for carrying out the activities described in this paragraph. (F) Administrative control No participant in a program under this paragraph or employee of the Foundation shall exercise any administrative control over any Federal employee. (c) Board of directors (1) Membership (A) In general The Foundation shall operate under the direction of a Board of Directors, which shall be composed of— (i) ex-officio members described in subparagraph (B); and (ii) appointed members described in subparagraph (C). (B) Ex-officio members (i) Initial members (I) In general Subject to subclause (II), the initial ex-officio members of the Board shall be— (aa) the chair of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate (or a designee); (bb) the ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate (or a designee); (cc) the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives (or a designee); (dd) the ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives (or a designee); (ee) the chair of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate (or a designee); (ff) the ranking minority member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate (or a designee)