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 102 STAT. 1468

PUBLIC LAW 100-418—AUG. 23, 1988 (4) describing the extent to which the systems within the Data Bank are being used and any recommendations with regard to the operation of the system; and (5) describing the extent to which United States citizens and firms have access to the data banks of foreign countries that is similar to the access provided to foreign citizens and firms. PART II—STUDIES

2 USC 194b.

Termination date. 15 USC 4603a.

SEC. 5421. COMPETITIVENESS IMPACT STATEMENTS.

(a) The President or the head of the appropriate department or agency of the Federal Government shall include in every recommendation or report made to the Congress on legislation which may affect the ability of United States firms to compete in domestic and international commerce a statement of the impact of such legislation on— (1) the international trade and public interest of the United States, and (2) the ability of United States firms engaged in the manufacture, sale, distribution, or provision of goods or services to compete in foreign or domestic markets. (b) This section provides no private right of action as to the need for or adequacy of the statement required by subsection (a). (c) This section shall cease to be effective six years from the date of enactment. SEC. 5422. STUDY AND REPORT BY THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN SEMATECH.

(a) STUDY AND REPORT.—Not later than February 1, 1989, and annually thereafter for each fiscal year in which appropriated funds are expended for Sematech the Advisory Council on Federsil Participation in Sematech established under section 273(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603(a); Public Law 100-180) shall conduct a study and submit a report to the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Armed Services Committee of the Senate and to appropriate committees of the House of Representatives concerning Federal participation in Sematech. The study and report shall be conducted under the direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. (b) COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT.—The Council shall include in the report submitted under subsection (a) the following: (1) identification of potential sources of Federal funding from department and agency budgets for Sematech and recommendations concerning methods and terms of Federal financial participation in Sematech, including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and contributions in kind. The feasibility of methods of Federal recoupment shall also be considered; (2) definition and assessment of continued Federal participation in Sematech including, but not limited to, issues of technology research and development, civilian and defense industrial base objectives and initiatives, and commercialization. The report shall include a summary of the most recent plans, milestones, and cost estimates for Sematech, including any changes and alterations, and shall comment on Sematech's accomplishments and shortfalls in the preceding fiscal year;

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