National Bureau of Standards and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 1986

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Bureau of Standards and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 1986 - Renames the Bureau of Standards as the National Bureau of Standards and Industrial Competitiveness (the Bureau). Establishes an Industrial Competitiveness Division (the Division) within the Bureau. Provides that the Division shall be headed (subject to specified requirements relating to an Industrial Competitiveness Board) by a Deputy Director for Industrial Competitiveness who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the President to afford the Industrial Competitiveness Board an opportunity to make recommendations with respect to such appointment. Sets forth the industrial competitiveness functions of the Bureau. Establishes an Industrial Competitiveness Board (the Board) within the Bureau. Directs the Board to exercise general supervision and policy control of the Division. Directs the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to appoint as Board members three from the Federal Government and five from the private sector representing manufacturing, high technology, and basic materials interests. Authorizes the Board to establish special commissions. Directs …