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42 U.S.C. § 4275 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4275. Duties of Commission
It shall be the duty of the Commission—
(1) to engage in such activities and to make such studies and investigations as are necessary or desirable in the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in section 4272 of this title;
(2) to consider, on its own initiative, ways and means for fostering better relations between the levels of government;
(3) to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress on or before January 31 of each year. The Commission may also submit such additional reports to the President, to the Congress or any committee of the Congress, and to any unit of government or organization as the Commission may deem appropriate.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 5, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 705.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2375 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in cl. (3) of this section relating to submittal of an annual report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and item 12 on page 153 of House Document No. 103–7.
heading: Study and Report to Congress of Effect on Funds Available for Housing and State and Local Bond Markets of Full Deposit Insurance for Public Funds; Submission Date; Authorization of Appropriations
text: Pub. L. 93–495, title I, § 101(f), Oct. 28, 1974, 88 Stat. 1502, required the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to conduct a study of the impact of section 101 of Pub. L. 93–495 [amending sections 1464, 1724, 1728, 1757, 1787, 1813, 1817 and 1821 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and enacting provision set out as a note under section 1813 of Title 12] on funds available for housing and on State and local bond markets, and to make a report to the Congress of the results of its study not later than two years after Oct. 28, 1974, and authorized the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out section 101(f) of Pub. L. 93–495.
42 U.S.C. § 4277 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4277. Compensation of members
(a) Members of the Commission who are Members of Congress, officers of the executive branch of the Federal Government, Governors, or full-time salaries officers of city and county governments shall serve without compensation in addition to that received in their regular public employment, but shall be allowed necessary travel expenses (or, in the alternative, a per diem in lieu of subsistence and mileage not to exceed the rates prescribed in subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5), without regard to subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, or section 5731(a) of title 5, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of duties vested in the Commission.
(b) Unless prohibited by State or local law, members of the Commission, other than those to whom subsection (a) is applicable, shall receive compensation at the rate of $50 per day for each day they are engaged in the performance of their duties as members of the Commission and shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the Commission, as provided for in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 7, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 706; Pub. L. 89–733, § 5, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1162.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a), “subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5” substituted for “the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended” and for “the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended (5 U.S.C. 835–842)”, and “section 5731(a) of title 5” substituted for “section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1933, (5 U.S.C. 73(b)”, on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, § 7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section was formerly classified to section 2377 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Amendments
text: 1966—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–733 inserted “Unless prohibited by State or local law”.
42 U.S.C. § 4278 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4278. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 8, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 706.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2378 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
42 U.S.C. § 4279 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4279. Receipt of funds; consideration by Congress
The Commission is authorized to receive funds through grants, contracts, and contributions from State and local governments and organizations thereof, and from nonprofit organizations. Such funds may be received and expended by the Commission only for purposes of this chapter. In making appropriations to the Commission the Congress shall consider the amount of any funds received by the Commission in addition to those funds appropriated to it by the Congress.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 9, as added Pub. L. 89–733, § 6, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1162.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2379 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
42 U.S.C. § 4301...4312 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 4301 to 4312. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 4301 to 4312 of this title, Pub. L. 91–181, §§ 1–12, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, were omitted pursuant to section 4312 of this title which provided that Pub. L. 91–181 shall expire five years after Dec. 30, 1969.
Section 4301, Pub. L. 91–181, § 1, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, related to Congressional declaration of purpose.
Section 4302, Pub. L. 91–181, § 2, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, related to establishment of Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking People, its composition, appointment of Chairman.
Section 4303, Pub. L. 91–181, § 3, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, related to functions of Committee.
Section 4304, Pub. L. 91–181, § 4, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to administrative powers of the Committee.
Section 4305, Pub. L. 91–181, § 5, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to utilization of services and facilities of governmental agencies.
Section 4306, Pub. L. 91–181, § 6, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to compensation of personnel and transfer of personnel from other Federal departments and agencies.
Section 4307, Pub. L. 91–181, § 7, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to establishment of an Advisory Council on Spanish-Speaking Americans.
Section 4308, Pub. L. 91–181, § 8, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840, related to nonimpairment of existing powers of other Federal departments and agencies.
Section 4309, Pub. L. 91–181, § 9, Dec. 30, 1969, 93 Stat. 840, related to restrictions on political activities of Committee and Advisory Council.
Section 4310, Pub. L. 91–181, § 10, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840; Pub. L. 92–122, Aug. 16, 1971, 85 Stat. 342, related to authorization of appropriations.
Section 4311, Pub. L. 91–181, § 11, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840, related to submission of reports to the President and Congress.
Section 4312, Pub. L. 91–181, § 12, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840, provided that this chapter shall expire five years after Dec. 30, 1969.
42 U.S.C. § 4332a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4332a. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1304(j)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1386
text: Section, Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1319, July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 551, related to accelerated decisionmaking in environmental reviews.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
42 U.S.C. § 4341 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4341. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 201, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 854, which required the President to transmit to Congress annually an Environmental Quality Report, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, item 1 on page 41 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 4342 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4342. Establishment; membership; Chairman; appointments
There is created in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Environmental Quality (hereinafter referred to as the “Council”). The Council shall be composed of three members who shall be appointed by the President to serve at his pleasure, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The President shall designate one of the members of the Council to serve as Chairman. Each member shall be a person who, as a result of his training, experience, and attainments, is exceptionally well qualified to analyze and interpret environmental trends and information of all kinds; to appraise programs and activities of the Federal Government in the light of the policy set forth in subchapter I of this chapter; to be conscious of and responsive to the scientific, economic, social, esthetic, and cultural needs and interests of the Nation; and to formulate and recommend national policies to promote the improvement of the quality of the environment.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 202, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 854.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Council on Environmental Quality; Reduction of Members
text: Provisions stating that notwithstanding this section, the Council was to consist of one member, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving as chairman and exercising all powers, functions, and duties of the Council, were contained in the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, Pub. L. 109–54, title III, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 543, and were repeated in provisions of subsequent appropriations acts which are not set out in the Code. Similar provisions were also contained in the following prior appropriations acts:
Pub. L. 108–447, div. I, title III, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3332.
Pub. L. 108–199, div. G, title III, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 408.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. K, title III, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 514.
Pub. L. 107–73, title III, Nov. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 686.
Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(1) [title III], Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1441, 1441A–45.
Pub. L. 106–74, title III, Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1084.
Pub. L. 105–276, title III, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2500.
Pub. L. 105–65, title III, Oct. 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 1375.
42 U.S.C. § 4343 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4343. Employment of personnel, experts and consultants
(a) The Council may employ such officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions under this chapter. In addition, the Council may employ and fix the compensation of such experts and consultants as may be necessary for the carrying out of its functions under this chapter, in accordance with section 3109 of title 5 (but without regard to the last sentence thereof).
(b) Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Council may accept and employ voluntary and uncompensated services in furtherance of the purposes of the Council.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 203, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 855; Pub. L. 94–52, § 2, July 3, 1975, 89 Stat. 258.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The last sentence of section 3109 of title 5, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means the last sentence of section 3109(b) of title 5, which was the last sentence of that section when the reference was enacted. Since then, section 3109 of title 5 has been amended to add subsecs. (c) to (e) at the end.
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (b), “section 1342 of title 31” substituted for “section 3679(b) of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 665(b))” on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
heading: Amendments
text: 1975—Pub. L. 94–52 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
42 U.S.C. § 4344 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4344. Duties and functions
It shall be the duty and function of the Council—
(1) to assist and advise the President in the preparation of the Environmental Quality Report required by section 4341 1 of this title;
(2) to gather timely and authoritative information concerning the conditions and trends in the quality of the environment both current and prospective, to analyze and interpret such information for the purpose of determining whether such conditions and trends are interfering, or are likely to interfere, with the achievement of the policy set forth in subchapter I of this chapter, and to compile and submit to the President studies relating to such conditions and trends;
(3) to review and appraise the various programs and activities of the Federal Government in the light of the policy set forth in subchapter I of this chapter for the purpose of determining the extent to which such programs and activities are contributing to the achievement of such policy, and to make recommendations to the President with respect thereto;
(4) to develop and recommend to the President national policies to foster and promote the improvement of environmental quality to meet the conservation, social, economic, health, and other requirements and goals of the Nation;
(5) to conduct investigations, studies, surveys, research, and analyses relating to ecological systems and environmental quality;
(6) to document and define changes in the natural environment, including the plant and animal systems, and to accumulate necessary data and other information for a continuing analysis of these changes or trends and an interpretation of their underlying causes;
(7) to report at least once each year to the President on the state and condition of the environment; and
(8) to make and furnish such studies, reports thereon, and recommendations with respect to matters of policy and legislation as the President may request.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 204, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 855.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 4341 of this title, referred to in par. (1), was omitted from the Code.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: So much of functions of Council on Environmental Quality under par. (5) of this section as pertains to ecological systems transferred to Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a)(5), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. 2086, set out under section 4321 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4345 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4345. Consultation with Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality and other representatives
In exercising its powers, functions, and duties under this chapter, the Council shall—
(1) consult with the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality established by Executive Order numbered 11472, dated May 29, 1969, and with such representatives of science, industry, agriculture, labor, conservation organizations, State and local governments and other groups, as it deems advisable; and
(2) utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the services, facilities, and information (including statistical information) of public and private agencies and organizations, and individuals, in order that duplication of effort and expense may be avoided, thus assuring that the Council’s activities will not unnecessarily overlap or conflict with similar activities authorized by law and performed by established agencies.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 205, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 855.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order numbered 11472, dated May 29, 1969, referred to in par. (1), is set out as a note under section 4321 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality
text: For provisions relating to termination of Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality, see Ex. Ord. No. 12007, Aug. 22, 1977, 42 F.R. 42839, set out as a note under section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
42 U.S.C. § 4361b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4361b. Implementation by Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency of recommendations of “CHESS” Investigative Report; waiver; inclusion of status of implementation requirements in annual revisions of plan for research, development, and demonstration
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall implement the recommendations of the report prepared for the House Committee on Science and Technology entitled “The Environmental Protection Agency Research Program with primary emphasis on the Community Health and Environmental Surveillance System (CHESS): An Investigative Report”, unless for any specific recommendation he determines (1) that such recommendation has been implemented, (2) that implementation of such recommendation would not enhance the quality of the research, or (3) that implementation of such recommendation will require funding which is not available. Where such funding is not available, the Administrator shall request the required authorization or appropriation for such implementation. The Administrator shall report the status of such implementation in each annual revision of the five-year plan transmitted to the Congress under section 4361 1 of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–155, § 10, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1262.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 4361 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 104–66, title II, § 2021(k)(1), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 728.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
42 U.S.C. § 4361c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4361c. Staff management
(a) Appointments for educational programs
(1) The Administrator is authorized to select and appoint up to 75 full-time permanent staff members in the Office of Research and Development to pursue full-time educational programs for the purpose of (A) securing an advanced degree or (B) securing academic training, for the purpose of making a career change in order to better carry out the Agency’s research mission.
(2) The Administrator shall select and appoint staff members for these assignments according to rules and criteria promulgated by him. The Agency may continue to pay the salary and benefits of the appointees as well as reasonable and appropriate relocation expenses and tuition.
(3) The term of each appointment shall be for up to one year, with a single renewal of up to one year in appropriate cases at the discretion of the Administrator.
(4) Staff members appointed to this program shall not count against any Agency personnel ceiling during the term of their appointment.
(b) Post-doctoral research fellows
(1) The Administrator is authorized to appoint up to 25 Post-doctoral Research Fellows in accordance with the provisions of section 213.3102(aa) of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) Persons holding these appointments shall not count against any personnel ceiling of the Agency.
(c) Non-Government research associates
(1) The Administrator is authorized and encouraged to utilize research associates from outside the Federal Government in conducting the research, development, and demonstration programs of the Agency.
(2) These persons shall be selected and shall serve according to rules and criteria promulgated by the Administrator.
(d) Women and minority groups
For all programs in this section, the Administrator shall place special emphasis on providing opportunities for education and training of women and minority groups.
(Pub. L. 95–477, § 6, Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1510.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1979, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Contracts by Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency
text: Pub. L. 108–7, div. K, title III, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 509, provided in part: “That the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency may hereafter contract directly with individuals or indirectly with institutions or nonprofit organizations, without regard to 41 U.S.C. 5 [see 41 U.S.C. 6101], for the temporary or intermittent personal services of students or recent graduates, who shall be considered employees for the purposes of chapters 57 and 81 of title 5, United States Code, relating to compensation for travel and work injuries, and chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, relating to tort claims, but shall not be considered to be Federal employees for any other purposes.”