(a) A selection board consisting of discipline experts, and such other persons as appropriate, will further evaluate and rank the ``Highly Qualified'' applicants.
(b) Efforts will be made to assure that minorities and females are included on this board.
(c) The ``Highly Qualified'' applicants who are determined to be the ``Best Qualified'' will be invited to the Johnson Space Center for an interview, orientation, and detailed medical evaluation.
(d) Background investigations will normally be initiated on those applicants rated ``Best Qualified.'' [54 FR 37940, Sept. 14, 1989, as amended at 68 FR 19948, Apr. 23, 2003]