; and (3) a plan for ensuring the provision of sustained, long-term space-based climate observations. 60508. Transitioning experimental research to operations Based on the implementation plan provided to Congress in March 2011, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a formal mechanism that plans, coordinates, and supports the transitioning of the research findings, assets, and capabilities of the Administration to the operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Geological Survey. In defining the mechanism, the Administration should consider the establishment of a formal or informal interagency transition office. 60509. Decadal Survey missions implementation for Earth observation The Administrator shall undertake to implement, as appropriate, missions identified in the National Research Council’s Earth Science Decadal Survey within the scope of the funds authorized for the Earth Science Mission Directorate. 60510. Instrument testbeds and venture class missions The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-manifested payloads. Congress encourages the use of the International Space Station as an accessible platform for the conduct of such activities. Additionally, in order to address the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight systems, the Administrator should pursue smaller systems to the extent practicable and warranted. . (w) Revision of Chapter 709 (1) Chapter table of contents The chapter table of contents of chapter 709 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 70908. Continuation of the International Space Station. 70909. Maximum utilization of the International Space Station. 70910. Operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of United States segment. 70911. Management of national laboratory. 70912.