Executive Order 13539

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish an advisory council on science, technology, and innovation, it is hereby ordered as follows:

.Establishment.


 * The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is hereby established. The PCAST shall be composed of not more than 21 members, one of whom shall be the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (the ‘‘Science Advisor’’), and 20 of whom shall include distinguished individuals and representatives from sectors outside of the Federal Government appointed by the President. These nonfederal members shall have diverse perspectives and expertise in science, technology, and innovation. The Science Advisor shall serve as a Co-Chair of the PCAST. The President shall also designate at least one, but not more than two, of the nonfederal members to serve as a Co-Chair of the PCAST with the Science Advisor.

.Functions.

.Administration.

.Termination.


 * The PCAST shall terminate 2 years from the date of this order unless extended by the President.

.General Provisions.

.Revocation.


 * Executive Order 13226 of September 30, 2001, as amended, is hereby revoked.

, April 21, 2010. [FR Doc. 2010–9796 Filed 4–26–10; 8:45 am] Billing code 3195–W0–P