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The President shall establish within the Executive Office of the President a President’s Committee on Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”).
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**(a)** The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of science and technology on society, and the interrelations of scientific, technological, economic, social, political, and institutional factors, hereby finds and declares that— (1) the general welfare, the security, the economic health and stability of the Nation, the conservation and efficient utilization of its natural and human resources, and the effective functioning of government and society require vigorous, perceptive support and employment of science and technology in achieving national objectives; (2) the many large and complex scientific and technological factors which increasingly influence the course of national and international events require appropriate provision, involving long-range, inclusive planning as well as more immediate program development, to incorporate scientific and technological knowledge in the national decisionmaking process; (3) the scientific and technological capabilities of the United States, when properly fostered, applied, and directed, can effectively assist in improving the quality of life, in anticipating and resolving critical and emerging international, national, and local problems, in strengthening the Nation’s international economic position, and in furthering its foreign policy objectives; (4) Federal funding for science and technology represents an investment in the future which is indispensable to sustained national progress and human betterment, and there should be a continuing national investment in science, engineering, and technology which is commensurate with national needs and opportunities and the prevalent economic situation; (5) the manpower pool of scientists, engineers, and technicians, constitutes an invaluable national resource which should be utiliz
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**(a) Composition; appointment** The Committee shall consist of— (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy established under subchapter II of this chapter; and (2) not less than eight nor more than fourteen other members appointed by the President not more than sixty days after the Director has assumed office (as provided in [section 6612 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6612&num=0&edition=prelim)). **(b) Qualifications** Members of the Committee appointed by the President pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section shall— (1) be qualified and distinguished in one or more of the following areas: science, engineering, technology, information dissemination, education, management, labor, or public affairs; (2) be capable of critically assessing the policies, priorities, programs, and activities of the Nation, with respect to the findings, policies, and purposes set forth in subchapter I; and (3) shall collectively constitute a balanced composition with respect to (A) fields of science and engineering, (B) academic, industrial, and government experience, and (C) business, labor, consumer, and public interest points of view. **(c) Chairman; Vice Chairman** The President shall appoint one member of the Committee to serve as Chairman and another member to serve as Vice Chairman for such periods as the President may determine. **(d) Compensation** Each member of the Committee who is not an officer of the Federal Government shall, while serving on business of the Committee, be entitled to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed the daily rate prescribed for GS–18 of the General Schedule under [section 5332 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-
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**(a)** The Committee shall survey, examine, and analyze the overall context of the Federal science, engineering, and technology effort including missions, goals, personnel, funding, organization, facilities, and activities in general, taking adequate account of the interests of individuals and groups that may be affected by Federal scientific, engineering, and technical programs, including, as appropriate, consultation with such individuals and groups. In carrying out its functions under this section, the Committee shall, among other things, consider needs for— (1) organizational reform, including institutional realinement designed to place Federal agencies whose missions are primarily or solely devoted to scientific and technological research and development, and those agencies primarily or solely concerned with fuels, energy, and materials, within a single cabinet-level department; (2) improvements in existing systems for handling scientific and technical information on a Government-wide basis, including consideration of the appropriate role to be played by the private sector in the dissemination of such information; (3) improved technology assessment in the executive branch of the Federal Government; (4) improved methods for effecting technology innovation, transfer, and use; (5) stimulating more effective Federal-State and Federal-industry liaison and cooperation in science and technology, including the formation of Federal-State mechanisms for the mutual pursuit of this goal; (6) reduction and simplification of Federal regulations and administrative practices and procedures which may have the effect of retarding technological innovation or opportunities for its utilization; (7) a broader base for support of basic research; (8) ways of strengthening the Nat
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**(a)** Ninety days after submission of the final report prepared under [section 6633 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6633&num=0&edition=prelim), the Committee shall cease to exist, unless the President, before the expiration of the ninety-day period, makes a determination that it is advantageous for the Committee to continue in being. **(b)** If the President determines that it is advantageous for the Committee to continue in being, (1) the Committee shall exercise such functions as are prescribed by the President; and (2) the members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the President.
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**(a)** In the performance of its functions under sections 6633 and 6634 of this title, the Committee is authorized— (1) to select, appoint, employ, and fix the compensation of such specialists and other experts as may be necessary for the carrying out of its duties and functions, and to select, appoint, and employ, subject to the civil service laws, such other officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out its duties and functions; and (2) to provide for participation of such civilian and military personnel as may be detailed to the Committee pursuant to subsection (b) of this section for carrying out the functions of the Committee. **(b)** Upon request of the Committee, the head of any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality is authorized (1) to furnish to the Committee such information as may be necessary for carrying out its functions and as may be available to or procurable by such department, agency, or instrumentality, and (2) to detail to temporary duty with the Committee on a reimbursable basis such personnel within his administrative jurisdiction as it may need or believe to be useful for carrying out its functions. Each such detail shall be without loss of seniority, pay, or other employee status, to civilian employees so detailed, and without loss of status, rank, office, or grade, or of any emolument, perquisite, right, privilege, or benefit incident thereto to military personnel so detailed. Each such detail shall be made pursuant to an agreement between the Chairman and the head of the relevant department, agency, or instrumentality, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of subchapter III of chapter 33, title 5.
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Page 6871 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6631 pathogens of pandemic potential, takes into consideration the benefits of such research, and supports the mitigation of related risks. (2) Requirements The policy established pursuant to para- graph (1) shall include— (A) a clear scope to support the consistent identification of research proposals subject to such policy by relevant Federal depart- ments and agencies; (B) a framework for such reviews that ac- counts for safety, security, and ethical con- siderations related to the creation, transfer, or use of enhanced pathogens of pandemic potential; (C) measures to enhance the transparency and public availability of information re- lated to such research activities in a manner that does not compromise national security, the safety and security of such research ac- tivities, or any identifiable, sensitive infor- mation of relevant individuals; and (D) consistent procedures across relevant Federal department and agencies to ensure that— (i) proposed research that has been de- termined to have scientific and technical merit and may be subject to such policy is identified and referred for review; (ii) subjected research activities con- ducted under an award, including activi- ties undertaken by any subrecipients of such award, are monitored regularly throughout the project period to ensure compliance with such policy and the terms and conditions of such award; and (iii) in the event that federally-funded research activities not subject to such pol- icy produce unanticipated results related to the creation, transfer, or use of en- hanced pathogens of pandemic potential, such research activities are identified and appropriately reviewed under such policy. (3) Clarification Reviews requi
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