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42 U.S.C. § 6624 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6624. Federal scientific collections
(a) Management of scientific collections
The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall develop policies for the management and use of Federal scientific collections to improve the quality, organization, access, including online access, and long-term preservation of such collections for the benefit of the scientific enterprise. In developing those policies the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall consult, as appropriate, with—
(1) Federal agencies with such collections; and
(2) representatives of other organizations, institutions, and other entities not a part of the Federal Government that have a stake in the preservation, maintenance, and accessibility of such collections, including State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, museums, and other entities engaged in the acquisition, holding, management, or use of scientific collections.
(b) Clearinghouse
The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with relevant Federal agencies, shall ensure the development of an online clearinghouse for information on the contents of and access to Federal scientific collections.
(c) Disposal of collections
The policies developed under subsection (a) shall—
(1) require that, before disposing of a scientific collection, a Federal agency shall—
(A) conduct a review of the research value of the collection; and
(B) consult with researchers who have used the collection, and other potentially interested parties, concerning—
(i) the collection’s value for research purposes; and
(ii) possible additional educational uses for the collection; and
(2) include procedures for Federal agencies to transfer scientific collections they no longer need to researchers at institutions or other entities qualified to manage the collections.
(d) Cost projections
The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with relevant Federal agencies, shall develop a common set of methodologies to be used by Federal agencies for the assessment and projection of costs associated with the management and preservation of their scientific collections.
(e) Scientific collection defined
In this section, the term “scientific collection” means a set of physical specimens, living or inanimate, created for the purpose of supporting science and serving as a long-term research asset, rather than for their market value as collectibles or their historical, artistic, or cultural significance, and, as appropriate and feasible, the associated specimen data and materials.
(Pub. L. 111–358, title I, § 104, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3988.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010, and not as part of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6631 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6631. Establishment of Committee
The President shall establish within the Executive Office of the President a President’s Committee on Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”).
(Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 301, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 468.)
heading: Abolition of President’s Committee on Science and Technology; Transfer of Functions
text: The President’s Committee on Science and Technology, established pursuant to this subchapter, was abolished and its functions transferred to the President, by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, § 5A, 42 F.R. 56101, 91 Stat. 1634, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, effective Feb. 26, 1978, as provided by section 1(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 12039, Feb. 24, 1978, 43 F.R. 8095, set out under section 6601 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6632 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6632. Membership of Committee
(a) Composition; appointment
The Committee shall consist of—
(1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy established under subchapter II of this chapter; and
(2) not less than eight nor more than fourteen other members appointed by the President not more than sixty days after the Director has assumed office (as provided in section 6612 of this title).
(b) Qualifications
Members of the Committee appointed by the President pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section shall—
(1) be qualified and distinguished in one or more of the following areas: science, engineering, technology, information dissemination, education, management, labor, or public affairs;
(2) be capable of critically assessing the policies, priorities, programs, and activities of the Nation, with respect to the findings, policies, and purposes set forth in subchapter I of this chapter; and
(3) shall collectively constitute a balanced composition with respect to (A) fields of science and engineering, (B) academic, industrial, and government experience, and (C) business, labor, consumer, and public interest points of view.
(c) Chairman; Vice Chairman
The President shall appoint one member of the Committee to serve as Chairman and another member to serve as Vice Chairman for such periods as the President may determine.
(d) Compensation
Each member of the Committee who is not an officer of the Federal Government shall, while serving on business of the Committee, be entitled to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed the daily rate prescribed for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, including traveltime, and while so serving away from his home or regular place of business he may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as the expenses authorized by section 5703(b) 1 of title 5 for persons in Government service employed intermittently.
(Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 302, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 468.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 5703 of title 5, referred to in subsec. (d), was amended generally by Pub. L. 94–22, § 4, May 19, 1975, 89 Stat. 95, and, as so amended, does not contain a subsec. (b).
heading: Abolition of President’s Committee on Science and Technology; Transfer of Functions
text: See note set out under section 6631 of this title.
heading: References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates
text: References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.
42 U.S.C. § 6634 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6634. Continuation of Committee
(a) Ninety days after submission of the final report prepared under section 6633 of this title, 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.
(Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 304, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 470.)
heading: Abolition of President’s Committee on Science and Technology; Transfer of Functions
text: See note set out under section 6631 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6635 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6635. Staff and consultant support
(a) In the performance of its functions under sections 6633 and 6634 of this title, 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 the Committee such information as may be necessary for carrying out its functions and as may be available to or procurable by such department, agency, or instrumentality, and (2) to detail to temporary duty with the Committee on a reimbursable basis such personnel within his administrative jurisdiction as it may need or believe to be useful for carrying out its functions. Each such detail shall be without loss of seniority, pay, or other employee status, to civilian employees so detailed, and without loss of status, rank, office, or grade, or of any emolument, perquisite, right, privilege, or benefit incident thereto to military personnel so detailed. Each such detail shall be made pursuant to an agreement between the Chairman and the head of the relevant department, agency, or instrumentality, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of subchapter III of chapter 33, title 5.
(Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 305, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 470.)
heading: Abolition of President’s Committee on Science and Technology; Transfer of Functions
text: See note set out under section 6631 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6671 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6671. Authorization of appropriations
(a) For the purpose of carrying out subchapter II of this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) $750,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976;
(2) $500,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976;
(3) $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977; and
(4) such sums as may be necessary for each of the succeeding fiscal years.
(b) For the purpose of carrying out subchapter III of this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) $750,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976;
(2) $500,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976;
(3) $1,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977; and
(4) such sums as may be necessary for each of the succeeding fiscal years.
(Pub. L. 94–282, title V, § 501, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 472.)
42 U.S.C. § 6681 to 6685 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 6681 to 6685. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 6681 to 6685 were omitted pursuant to section 6685 which provided that sections 6681 to 6685 ceased to be effective Dec. 31, 2000, and that the National Critical Technologies Panel established by this subchapter terminated on that date.
Section 6681, Pub. L. 94–282, title VI, § 601, as added Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title VIII, § 841(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1511, established a National Critical Technologies Panel.
Section 6682, Pub. L. 94–282, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title VIII, § 841(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1511, related to membership of the Panel.
Section 6683, Pub. L. 94–282, title VI, § 603, as added Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title VIII, § 841(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1511; amended Pub. L. 102–245, title V, § 503, Feb. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 24, required the Panel to submit to the President a biennial report on national critical technologies.
Section 6684, Pub. L. 94–282, title VI, § 604, as added Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title VIII, § 841(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1512, related to administration and funding of Panel.
Section 6685, Pub. L. 94–282, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title VIII, § 841(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1512, provided that sections 6681 to 6685 ceased to be effective Dec. 31, 2000, and that the Panel terminated on that date.
42 U.S.C. § 6701 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6701. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, the term—
(1) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Economic Development Administration.
(2) “State” includes the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
(3) “local government” means any city, county, town, parish, or other political subdivision of a State, and any Indian tribe.
(4) “public works project” includes a project for the transportation and provision of water to a drought-stricken area.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 102, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 999; Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 102, May 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 116.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Par. (2). Pub. L. 95–28, § 102(a), inserted reference to Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
Par. (4). Pub. L. 95–28, § 102(b), added par. (4).
heading: Short Title of 1977 Amendments
text: Pub. L. 95–30, title VI, § 601, May 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 164, provided that: “This title [enacting section 6736 of this title, amending sections 6722 to 6724, 6727, and 6735 of this title, and repealing section 6726 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Intergovernmental Antirecession Assistance Act of 1977’.”
Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 101, May 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 116, provided that: “This title [amending sections 6701, 6705 to 6708, and 6710 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 6701 and 6710 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Public Works Employment Act of 1977’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 94–369, § 1, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 999, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter and provision set out as a note under section 1287 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters] may be cited as the ‘Public Works Employment Act of 1976’.”
Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 101, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 999, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976’.”
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
heading: Public Works Investment Study; Preliminary Report; Final Report Within 18 Months After May 13, 1977
text: Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 110, May 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 119, directed Secretary of Commerce to study public works investment in United States and implications for future of recent trends in such investment and submit a report with respect to its findings and recommendations no later than 18 months after May 13, 1977.
42 U.S.C. § 6702 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6702. Direct grants; Federal share
(a) The Secretary is authorized to make grants to any State or local government for construction (including demolition and other site preparation activities), renovation, repair, or other improvement of local public works projects including but not limited to those public works projects of State and local governments for which Federal financial assistance is authorized under provisions of law other than this chapter. In addition the Secretary is authorized to make grants to any State or local government for the completion of plans, specifications, and estimates for local public works projects where either architectural design or preliminary engineering or related planning has already been undertaken and where additional architectural and engineering work or related planning is required to permit construction of the project under this chapter.
(b) The Federal share of any project for which a grant is made under this section shall be 100 per centum of the cost of the project.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 103, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 999.)
42 U.S.C. § 6703 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6703. Grants supplementing Federal contributions under other Federal laws; Federal share
In addition to the grants otherwise authorized by this chapter, the Secretary is authorized to make a grant for the purpose of increasing the Federal contribution to a public works project for which Federal financial assistance is authorized under provisions of law other than this chapter. Any grant made for a public works project under this section shall be in such amount as may be necessary to make the Federal share of the cost of such project 100 per centum. No grant shall be made for a project under this section unless the Federal financial assistance for such project authorized under provisions of law other than this chapter is immediately available for such project and construction of such project has not yet been initiated because of lack of funding for the non-Federal share.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 104, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 999.)
42 U.S.C. § 6704 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6704. Grants providing State or local contributions required under State or local law
In addition to the grants otherwise authorized by this chapter, the Secretary is authorized to make a grant for the purpose of providing all or any portion of the required State or local share of the cost of any public works project for which financial assistance is authorized under any provision of State or local law requiring such contribution. Any grant made for a public works project under this section shall be made in such amount as may be necessary to provide the requested State or local share of the cost of such project. A grant shall be made under this section for either the State or local share of the cost of the project, but not both shares. No grant shall be made for a project under this section unless the share of the financial assistance for such project (other than the share with respect to which a grant is requested under this section) is immediately available for such project and construction of such project has not yet been initiated.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 105, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 999.)
42 U.S.C. § 6706 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6706. Implementing rules, regulations, and procedures; criteria; employment of disabled and Vietnam-era veterans; determination of applications for grants
The Secretary shall, not later than thirty days after July 22, 1976, prescribe those rules, regulations, and procedures (including application forms) necessary to carry out this chapter. Such rules, regulations, and procedures shall assure that adequate consideration is given to the relative needs of various sections of the country. The Secretary shall consider among other factors (1) the severity and duration of unemployment in proposed project areas, (2) the income levels and extent of underemployment in proposed project area, and (3) the extent to which proposed projects will contribute to the reduction of unemployment. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and consistent with existing applicable collective bargaining agreements and practices, shall promulgate regulations to assure special consideration to the employment in projects under this chapter of qualified disabled veterans (as defined in section 4211(1) of title 38) and qualified Vietnam-era veterans (as defined in section 4211(2) of such title 38). The Secretary shall make a final determination with respect to each application for a grant submitted to him under this chapter not later than the sixtieth day after the date he receives such application. Failure to make such final determination within such period shall be deemed to be an approval by the Secretary of the grant requested. For purposes of this section, in considering the extent of unemployment or underemployment, the Secretary shall consider the amount of unemployment or underemployment in the construction and construction-related industries.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 107, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 1000; Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 104, May 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 117; Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(2), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406; Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1203(c)(3), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4690.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–446, which directed substitution of “section 4211(2)” for “section 4211(2)(A)” and “section 4211(1)” for “section 2011(1)”, was executed by substituting “section 4211(2)” for “section 4211(2)(A)”. Previously, “section 4211(1)” was substituted for “section 2011(1)” by Pub. L. 103–83. See 1991 Amendment note below.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 substituted references to section 4211 of title 38 for references to section 2011 of title 38 in two places.
1977—Pub. L. 95–28 inserted provision directing Secretary to promulgate regulations to assure special consideration to employment in projects of qualified disabled veterans and qualified Vietnam-era veterans.
42 U.S.C. § 6708 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6708. Wage standards for laborers and mechanics; enforcement
All laborers and mechanics employed on proj­ects assisted by the Secretary under this chapter shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40. The Secretary shall not extend any financial assistance under this chapter for such project without first obtaining adequate assurance that these labor standards will be maintained upon the construction work. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to the labor standards specified in this provision, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 64 Stat. 1267), and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 109, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 1001; Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 108, May 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 119.)
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: In text, “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5)” and “section 3145 of title 40” substituted for “section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1964, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c)”, meaning section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Pub. L. 95–28 substituted “All laborers and mechanics employed” for “All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors”.
42 U.S.C. § 6709 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6709. Sex discrimination; prohibition; enforcement
No person shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any project receiving Federal grant assistance under this chapter, including any supplemental grant made under this chapter. This provision will be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar to those already established, with respect to racial and other discrimination under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.]. However, this remedy is not exclusive and will not prejudice or cut off any other legal remedies available to a discriminatee.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 110, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 1002.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.