; (2) consider the past activities of the Council and the activities of other analogous Federal advisory bodies; and (3) any other issues that the National Academy of Public Administration determines could potentially impact the effectiveness of the Council. (c) Report The National Academy of Public Administration shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the results of the assessment, including any recommendations. (d) Consultation and advice (1) In general Section 20113(g) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting and Congress after advice to the Administration . (2) Sunset Effective September 30, 2017, section 20113(g) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking and Congress . 836. Cost estimation (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) realistic cost estimating is critically important to the ultimate success of major space development projects; and (2) the Administration has devoted significant efforts over the past 5 years to improving its cost estimating capabilities, but it is important that the Administration continue its efforts to develop and implement guidance in establishing realistic cost estimates. (b) Guidance and criteria The Administrator shall provide to its acquisition programs and projects, in a manner consistent with the Administration’s Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements— (1) guidance on when to use an Independent Cost Estimate and Independent Cost Assessment; and (2) criteria to use to make a determination under paragraph (1). 837. Facilities and infrastructure (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Administration must address, mitigate, and reverse, where possible, the deterioration of its facilities and infrastructure, as their condition is hampering the effectiveness and efficiency of research performed by both the Administration and industry participants making use of Administration facilities, thus harming the competitiveness of the United States aerospace industry