
From the U.S. Code Online via GPO Access
[wais.access.gpo.gov]
[Laws in effect as of January 23, 2000]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
  January 23, 2000 and December 4, 2001]
[CITE: 42USC6633]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
 CHAPTER 79--SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES
 
     SUBCHAPTER III--PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 
Sec. 6633. Federal science, engineering, and technology survey; 
        reports
        
    (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 Nation's academic 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 analysis of the Federal 
    science and technology programs; and
        (13) long-range study, analysis, and planning in regard to the 
    application of science and technology to major national problems or 
    concerns.

    (b)(1) Within twelve months from the time the Committee is activated 
in accordance with section 6632(a) of this title, the Committee shall 
issue an interim report of its activities and operations to date. Not 
more than twenty-four months from the time the Committee is activated, 
the Committee shall submit a final report of its activities, findings, 
conclusions, and recommendations, including such supporting data and 
material as may be necessary, to the President.
    (2) The President, within sixty days of receipt thereof, shall 
transmit each such report to each House of Congress together with such 
comments, observations, and recommendations thereon as he deems 
appropriate.

(Pub. L. 94-282, title III, Sec. 303, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 469.)

 Abolition of President's Committee on Science and Technology; Transfer 
                              of Functions

    See note set out under section 6631 of this title.

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in sections 6634, 6635 of this title.
