Civilian Science and Technology Policy Act

Summary

Civilian Science and Technology Policy Act - Title I: National Civilian Science and Technology Policy and Priorities - Authorizes the National Science Foundation to: (1) undertake programs to assess national problems and the potential of science and technology to contribute to the solution of such problem; (2) conduct and support studies and analyses designed to identify and assess alternatives available for the application of science and technology to civilian needs; (3) initiate and maintain a program to collect and analyze information concerning civilian research and development activities carried on by public agencies and private concerns; and (4) make information collected under this Act available for use in the formulation of policy and the development of research and development activities priorities. Title II: Intergovernmental Science and Technology Advisory Council - Establishes in the National Science Foundation an agency to be known as the Intergovernmental Science and Technology Advisory Council. Sets forth the membership and the terms of office of the Council. Provides that the Council shall advise and assist the Foundation in (1) identifying and defining civilian problems at the State, regional, and local levels and the environment in which solutions to these problems must be provided; (2) identifying areas of highest priority for study, assessment, and development of policy alternatives by the Foundation under this title; and (3) finding ways to facilitate the transfer and utilization of results of civilian research and development activities so as to maximize the application of science and technology to civilian needs. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title III: Grants for State and Regional Science and Technology Programs - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the Intergovernmental Science and Technology Advisory Council, to make grants of up to $100,000 to the States to pay the Federal share of the State an Office of State Science and Technology. Sets forth the requirements which each application for such grants shall contain. Authorizes the Director, after consultation with the Intergovernmental Science and Technology Advisory Council, to make grants to pay the Federal share of the cost of science and technology programs in accordance with the provisions of this title. Sets forth the requirements and limitations upon such grants. States that whenever a Federal department or agency enters into a contract, or makes a grant or other arrangement, concerning civilian research and development activites in any State which has an office of science and technology meeting the requirements of this Act such department or agency is encouraged to establish and carry out procedures for the full consultation with that office of science and technology, including an opportunity by the State office of science and technology to review and comment on any such contract, grant, or other arrangement. Authorizes to be appropriated to make grants for State offices of State Science and Technology, $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for the succeeding fiscal year. Authorizes to be appropriated to make grants under this title, $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and $50,000,000 for the succeeding fiscal year. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed $250,000 in any fiscal year, as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this title.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 May 1973

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