15 U.S.C. § 7305

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