HR 6521 · 96th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Science Council Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1980-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Science Council Act of 1980 - Establishes in the Office of Science and Technology Policy the National Science Council to decide, after a hearing on the record, any question of scientific fact arising in an agency adjudication referred to such Council which involves the harm any substance may cause to human health. Makes the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Chairman of the Council. Directs the Chairman of the Council to give notice of the initial hearing to obtain information relevant to such question to all persons participating in such adjudication. Authorizes the Chairman to establish advisory hearing panels to hold such hearing. Permits those persons participating in the adjudication to present relevant oral and written information. Directs the advisory hearing panel to submit to the Council a written report containing the decision of such panel. Sets forth the requirements for reports on questions involving an evaluation of the risk of harm to human health presented by a substance, including a summary of effects observed, the quality of the information presented, and an advisory opinion of such panel. Sets forth Council procedures for final decis…

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