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 90 STAT. 470

V:. i n.rv. Interim report. V,,, Report to President. Transmittal to Congress,

PUBLIC LAW 94-282—MAY 11, 1976 (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 302(a) of this Act, 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 ig 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 transrnit each such report to each House of Congress together wnth such comments, observations, and recommendations thereon as he deems appropriate. CONTINUATION OP COMMITTEE

42 USC 6634.

SEC. 304. (a) Ninety days after submission of the final report prepared under section 303 of this Act, the Committee shall cease to exist, unless the President, before the expiration of the ninety-day period, makes a determination that it is advantageous for the Committee to continue in being. (b) If the President determines that it is advantageous for the Committee to continue in being, (1) the Committee shall exercise such functions as are prescribed by the President; and (2) the members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the President. STAFE AND CONSULTANT SUPPORT

42 USC 6635.

SEC. 305. (a) In the performance of its functions under sections 303 and 304 of this Act, the Committee is authorized— (1) to select, appoint, employ, and fix the compensation of such specialists and other experts as may be necessary for the carrying out of its duties and functions, and to select, appoint, and employ, subject to the civil service laws, such other officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out its duties and functions; and (2) to provide for participation of such civilian and military personnel as may be detailed to the Committee pursuant to subsection (b) of this section for carrying out the functions of the Committee. (b) Upon request of the Committee, the head of any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality is authorized (1) to furnish to

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