S 1686 · 93th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Civilian Science and Technology Policy Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1973-05-02)
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Civilian Science and Technology Policy Act - Title I: National Civilian Science and Technology Policy and Priorities - Authorizes the National Science Foundation to: (1) undertake programs to assess national problems and the potential of science and technology to contribute to the solution of such problem; (2) conduct and support studies and analyses designed to identify and assess alternatives available for the application of science and technology to civilian needs; (3) initiate and maintain a program to collect and analyze information concerning civilian research and development activities carried on by public agencies and private concerns; and (4) make information collected under this Act available for use in the formulation of policy and the development of research and development activities priorities. Title II: Intergovernmental Science and Technology Advisory Council - Establishes in the National Science Foundation an agency to be known as the Intergovernmental Science and Technology Advisory Council. Sets forth the membership and the terms of office of the Council. Provides that the Council shall advise and assist the Foundation in (1) identifying and defining civilian pro…
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