42 U.S.C. § 6633 — Federal science, engineering, and tech-

Page 6872 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6632 1 See References in Text note below. 1978, as provided by section 1(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 12039, Feb. 24, 1978, 43 F.R. 8095, set out under section 6601 of this title. § 6632. Membership of Committee (a) Composition; appointment The Committee shall consist of— (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy established under sub- chapter II of this chapter; and (2) not less than eight nor more than four- teen other members appointed by the Presi- dent not more than sixty days after the Direc- tor has assumed office (as provided in section 6612 of this title). (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, engineer- ing, technology, information dissemination, education, management, labor, or public af- fairs; (2) be capable of critically assessing the poli- cies, 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, indus- trial, and government experience, and (C) busi- ness, 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 peri- ods 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 enti- tled to receive compensation at a rate not to ex- ceed the daily rate prescribed for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, including traveltime, and while so serving away from his home or regular place of business he may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as the expenses authorized by section 5703(b) 1 of title 5 for persons in Government service em- ployed intermittently. (Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 302, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 468.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 5703 of title 5, referred to in subsec. (d), was amended generally by Pub. L. 94–22, § 4, May 19, 1975, 89 Stat. 95, and, as so amended, does not contain a subsec. (b). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries REFERENCES IN OTHER LAWS TO GS–16, 17, OR 18 PAY RATES References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organi- zation and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5. Executive Documents ABOLITION OF PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS See note set out under section 6631 of this title. § 6633. Federal science, engineering, and tech- nology survey; reports (a) The Committee shall survey, examine, and analyze the overall context of the Federal science, engineering, and technology effort in- cluding missions, goals, personnel, funding, or- ganization, facilities, and activities in general, taking adequate account of the interests of indi- viduals and groups that may be affected by Fed- eral scientific, engineering, and technical pro- grams, including, as appropriate, consultation with such individuals and groups. In carrying out its functions under this section, the Com- mittee shall, among other things, consider needs for— (1) organizational reform, including institu- tional realinement designed to place Federal agencies whose missions are primarily or sole- ly devoted to scientific and technological re- search and development, and those agencies primarily or solely concerned with fuels, en- ergy, 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 consid- eration 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 tech- nology innovation, transfer, and use; (5) stimulating more effective Federal-State and Federal-industry liaison and cooperation in science and technology, including the for- mation 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 re- tarding technological innovation or opportuni- ties for its utilization; (7) a broader base for support of basic re- search; (8) ways of strengthening the Nation’s aca- demic institutions’ capabilities for research and education in science and technology; (9) ways and means of effectively integrating scientific and technological factors into our national and international policies; (10) technology designed to meet community and individual needs; (11) maintenance of adequate scientific and technological manpower with regard to both quality and quantity; (12) improved systems for planning and anal- ysis of the Federal science and technology pro- grams; and Page 6873 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6651 (13) long-range study, analysis, and planning in regard to the application of science and technology to major national problems or con- cerns. (b)(1) Within twelve months from the time the Committee is activated in accordance with sec- tion 6632(a) of this title, the Committee shall issue an interim report of its activities and op- erations to date. Not more than twenty-four months from the time the Committee is acti- vated, the Committee shall submit a final report of its activities, findings, conclusions, and rec- ommendations, including such supporting data and material as may be necessary, to the Presi- dent. (2) The President, within sixty days of receipt thereof, shall transmit each such report to each House of Congress together with such com- ments, observations, and recommendations thereon as he deems appropriate. (Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 303, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 469.) Executive Documents ABOLITION OF PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS See note set out under section 6631 of this title. § 6634. Continuation of Committee (a) Ninety days after submission of the final report prepared under section 6633 of this title, the Committee shall cease to exist, unless the President, before the expiration of the ninety- day period, makes a determination that it is ad- vantageous for the Committee to continue in being. (b) If the President determines that it is ad- vantageous 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. (Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 304, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 470.) Executive Documents ABOLITION OF PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS See note set out under section 6631 of this title. § 6635. Staff and consultant support (a) In the performance of its functions under sections 6633 and 6634 of this title, the Com- mittee is authorized— (1) to select, appoint, employ, and fix the compensation of such specialists and other ex- perts as may be necessary for the carrying out of its duties and functions, and to select, ap- point, 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 civil- ian 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 instrumen- tality is authorized (1) to furnish to the Com- mittee such information as may be necessary for carrying out its functions and as may be avail- able to or procurable by such department, agen- cy, or instrumentality, and (2) to detail to tem- porary duty with the Committee on a reimburs- able basis such personnel within his administra- tive 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 depart- ment, agency, or instrumentality, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of subchapter III of chapter 33, title 5. (Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 305, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 470.) Executive Documents ABOLITION OF PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS See note set out under section 6631 of this title. SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY § 6651. Establishment, membership, and func- tions of Council (a) Designation There is established the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Tech- nology (hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Coun- cil’’). (b) Composition The Council shall be composed of the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Director of the Office of Pandemic Prepared- ness and Response Policy, and one representa- tive of each of the following Federal agencies: Department of Agriculture, Department of Com- merce, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of the Interior, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Af- fairs, National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tration, National Science Foundation, Environ- mental Protection Agency, and Department of Energy. Each such representative shall be an of- ficial of policy rank designated by the head of the Federal agency concerned. (c) Chairman The Director of the Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy shall serve as Chairman of the Council. The Chairman may designate another member of the Council to act temporarily in the Chairman’s absence as Chairman. (d) Participation of unnamed Federal agencies in meetings; invitations to attend meetings The Chairman may (1) request the head of any Federal agency not named in subsection (b) of