science and technology report

science and technology report Sec. 209. (a) The President shall transmit annually to the Congress, beginning February 15, 1978, a Science and Technology Report (hereinafter referred to as the “Report”) which shall be prepared by the Office, with appropriate assistance from Federal departments and agencies and such consultants and contractors as the Director deems necessary. The report shall draw upon the information prepared by the Director pursuant to section 206 of this Act, and to the extent practicable, within the limitations of available knowledge and resources, discuss such issues as— (1) a review of developments of national significance in science and technology; (2) the significant effects of current and projected trends in science and technology on the social, economic, and other requirements of the Nation; (3) a review and appraisal of selected science- and technology-related programs, policies, and activities of the Federal Government; (4) an inventory and forecast of critical and emerging national problems the resolution of which might be substantially assisted by the application of science and technology; (5) the identification and assessment of scientific and technological measures that can contribute to the resolution of such problems, in light of the related social, economic, political, and institutional considerations; (6) the existing and projected scientific and technological resources, including specialized manpower, that could contribute to the resolution of such problems; and (7) recommendations for legislation on science- and technology-related programs and policies that will contribute to the resolution of such problems. (b) In preparing the Report under subsection (a) of this section, the Office, shall make maximum use of relevant data available from the National Science Foundation and other Government departments and agencies. (c) The Director shall insure that, the Report, in the form approved by the President, is printed and made available as a public document.