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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) the Director shall establish an advisory committee to assess, and make recommendations regarding, the activities carried out under this part.
(b)Membership
The advisory committee members shall--
(1) be individuals with relevant experience or expertise, including individuals from industry and national labs, educators, academic subject matter experts, including individuals with knowledge of key technology focus areas and their impact on United States national security and geostrategic leadership, the technical and social dimensions of science and technology, technology transfer experts, labor organizations, representatives of civil society, and other nongovernmental organizations; and
(2) consist of at least 10 members broadly representative of stakeholders, including no less than 3 members from the private sector, none of whom shall be an employee of the Federal Government, and no less than 1 member with significant expertise in United States national security and economic competitiveness.
(c)Responsibilities
The Committee's responsibilities shall include--
(1) reviewing and advising on activities carried out under this part;
(2) proposing strategies for fulfilling the purposes in section 19102 of this title;
(3) proposing potential areas of research, particularly as relevant to United States societal, national, and geostrategic challenges; and
(4) other relevant issues as determined by the Director.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 19106 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 19106. Advisory committee - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-19106/
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