15 USC 4106 - Implementation of Arctic research policy

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 4106.

Implementation of Arctic research policy

(a)

National Science Foundation and Director; functions

(b)

Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee; establishment; represented agencies; Chairperson

(1)

The President shall establish an Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Interagency Committee”).

(2)

The Interagency Committee shall be composed of representatives of the following Federal agencies or offices:

(A)

the National Science Foundation;

(B)

the Department of Commerce;

(C)

the Department of Defense;

(D)

the Department of Energy;

(E)

the Department of the Interior;

(F)

the Department of State;

(G)

the Department of Transportation;

(H)

the Department of Health and Human Services;

(I)

the Department of Homeland Security;

(J)

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;

(K)

the Environmental Protection Agency; and

(L)

any other agency or office deemed appropriate.

(3)

The representative of the National Science Foundation shall serve as the Chairperson of the Interagency Committee.

(Pub. L. 98–373, title I, § 107, July 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 1246; Pub. L. 109–241, title IX, § 902(g), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 567.)

cite as: 15 USC 4106