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 PUBLIC LAW 94-282—MAY 11, 1976

90 STAT. 463

(7) The full use of the contributions of science and technology to support State and local government goals should be encouraged. (8) Formal recognition should be accorded those persons whose scientific and technological achievements have contributed significantly to the national welfare. (9) The Federal Government should support applied scientific research, Avhen appropriate, in proportion to the probability of its usefulness, insofar as this probability can be determined; but while maximizing the beneficial consequences of technology, the Government should act to minimize foreseeable injurious consequences. (10) Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities should establish procedures to insure among them the systematic interchange of scientific data and technological findings developed under their programs. TITLE II—OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY SHORT TITLE

SEC. 201. This title may be cited as the "Presidential Science and Technology Advisory Organization Act of 1976".

Presidential Science and Technology Advisory Organization Act of 1976. 42 USC 6611 note.

ESTABLISHMENT

SEC. 202. There is established in the Executive Office of the Presi- 42 USC 6611. dent an Office of Science and Technology Policy (hereinafter referred to in this title as the "Office"). D I R E C TO R: ASSOCIATE

DIRECTORS

SEC. 203. There shall be at the head of the Office a Director who Appointment. shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and con- Compensation. sent of the Senate, and who shall be compensated at the rate provided 42 USC 6612. for level II of the Executive Schedule in section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. The President is authorized to appoint not more than four Associate Directors, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed that provided for level III of the Executive Schedule in section 5314 of such title. 5 USC 5314 Associate Directors shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe. FUNCTIONS

SEC. 204. (a) The primary function of the Director is to provide, within the Executive Office of the President, advice on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of issues that require attention at the highest levels of Government. (b) In addition to such other functions and activities as the President may assign, the Director shall— (1) advise the President of scientific and technological considerations involved in areas of national concern including, but not limited to, the economy, national security, health, foreign relations, the environment, and the technological recovery and use of resources;

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42 USC 6613.

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