National Critical Materials Act of 1983

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National Critical Materials Act of 1983 - Establishes a National Critical Materials Council under the Executive Office of the President to: (1) advise the President on national policy concerning critical materials; (2) coordinate Federal policies and activities concerning such materials; (3) evaluate Government activities according to the policy and directions provided under the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980; (4) evaluate the critical materials needs of basic and advanced industries and the Government; (5) initiate studies to resolve national critical materials problems; (6) issue a biennial report providing a domestic inventory of critical resources with projections on the needs for such resources; and (7) recommend necessary changes in policies, regulations, and legislation to Congress. Authorizes the Council to establish special advisory panels and Federal interagency committees as necessary. Directs the Council to oversee and coordinate materials research and development programs of Federal entities by: (1) establishing a Federal plan for advanced materials research and development; (2) reviewing authorization requests for such research; and (3) assisting the Office of Science and Technology Policy in preparing long-range materials assessments and reports. Directs the Council to evaluate the establishment of Centers for Industrial Technology, including which activities such Centers will focus on and how the Centers will be financed. Directs the Council to establish a computerized materials property and data management and analysis system. Sets forth the duties of the Executive Director of the Council, including administrative duties and the initiating of studies to advance knowledge of critical or advanced materials issues. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 October 1983

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