Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 92 Part 3.djvu/799

 PUBLIC LAW 95-622—NOV. 9, 1978

92 STAT. 3431

ified to appraise the National Cancer Program. At least two of the members of the Panel shall be distinguished scientists or physicians. "(2)(A) Members of the Panel shall be appointed for three-year terms, except that (i) in the case of two of the members first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year and one shall be appointed for a term of two years, as designated by the President at the time of appointment, and (ii) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. "(B) The President shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman for a term of one year. "(C) Members of the Panel shall each be entitled to receive the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for ^rade GS-18 of the General Schedule for each day (including traveltime) during 5 USC 5332 which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in note. the Panel, and shall be allowed travel expenses (including a per diem allowance) under section 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code. "(3) The Panel shall meet at the call of the Chairman, but not less Information often than four times a year. A transcript shall be kept of the pro- available to ceedings of each meeting of the Panel, and the Chairman shall make public. such transcript available to the public. "(b) The Panel shall monitor the development and execution of the Report to National Cancer Program, and shall report directly to the President. President. Any delays or blockages in rapid execution of the Program shall immediately be brought to the attention of the President. The Panel shall submit to the President periodic progress reports on the Program and annually an evaluation of the efficacy of the Program and suggestions for improvements, and shall submit such other reports as the President shall direct. "GIFTS

"SEC. 409. The Secretary shall recommend acceptance of conditional 42 USC 286d. gifts pursuant to section 501 for study, investigation, or research into 42 USC 219. the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, or for the acquisition of real property or the erection, equipment, or maintenance of premises, buildings, or equipment of the Institute, only after consultation with the National Cancer Advisory Board. Donations of $50,000 or over in aid of research under this part may be acknowledged by the establishment within the Institute of suitable memorials to the donors. uAUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

"SEC. 410. (a) For the purpose of carrying out this part (other than 42 USC 286e. section 403), there are authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972; $500,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973; $600,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974; $750,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; $830,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976; $985,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977; $923,590,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978; $924,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979; and $927,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30,

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