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 PUBLIC LAW 102-569 —OCT. 29, 1992 106 STAT. 4423 a summary of the activities and accomplishments of the Council with respect to the duties described in paragraphs (1) through (8);"; (9) in paragraph (10) (as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection), by strUdng the period and inserting "; and"; and (10) by adding at the end the following: "(11) review and evaluate on a contmmng basis new and emer^ng disability policv issues affecting individuals with disabilities at the Federal, State, and local levels, and in the private sector, including the need for and coordination of adult services, access to personal assistance services, school reform efforts and the impact of such efforts on individuals with disabilities, access to health care, and policies that operate as disincentives for the individuals to seek and retain employment.". (b) REPORT.—Section 401(b) (29 U.S.C. 781(b)) is amended to read as follows: "(b)(1) Not later than October 31, 1993, and annually thereafter, the National Council shall prepare and submit to the President and the appropriate committees of the Congress a report entitled 'National Disability Policy: A Progress Report. ''(2) The report shall assess the status of the Nation in achieving the policies set forth in section 40(KaX2), with particular focus on the new and emerging issues impacting on the lives of individuals with disabilities. The report shall present, as appropriate, available data on health, housing, employment, insurance, transportation, recreation, training, prevention, early intervention, and education. The report shall include recommendations for policy change. "(3) In determining the issues to focus on and the findings, conclusions, and recommendations to include in the report, the Council shall seek input from the public, particularly individuals with disabilities, representatives oi organizations representing a broad range of individuals with disabilities, and organizations and agencies interested in individuals with disabilities. ". SEC. 403. COMPENSATION OF NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS. Section 402(a) (29 U.S.C. 782(a)) is amended by striking "rate of basic pay payable for grade GS-18 of the General Schedule under section 5332" and inserting "rate of pay for level 4 of the Senior Executive Service Schedule under section 5382". SEC. 404. STAFF OF NATIONAL COUNCIL. Section 403(b)(l) (29 U.S.C. 783(b)(l)) is amended by striking "annual rate of basic pay payable for grade GS-18 of the GenercQ Schedule under section 5332" and inserting "rate of pay for level 4 of the Senior Executive Service Schedule under section 5382". SEC. 40S. ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS OF NATIONAL COUNCIL. Section 404 (29 U.S.C. 784) is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: "(e) The National Council may use, with the consent of the agencies represented on the Interagency Disability Coordinating Council, and as authorized in title V, such services, personnel, information, and facilities as may be needed to carry out its duties under this title, with or without reimbursement to such agencies.". SEC. 406. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 405 (29 U.S.C. 785) is amended by striking "1987" and all that follows and inserting "1993 through 1997.".

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