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DRAFT
CHARTER FOR THE WORKING GROUP ON
SCIENCE POLICY
A working group will be formed to examine and develop
Administration policy on basic scientific research. The working
group will conduct a fundamental and overall assessment of how
Federal scientific research priorities are set. The need for
such an assessment is clear in times of budgetary limitations,
especially as the Federal government undertakes substantial
funding obligations for new basic research programs such as the
superconducting super collider.
Specifically, the working group will: (1) evaluate current
basic scientific research efforts of the Federal government,
including those of the National Science Foundation, Department of
Energy, Department of Defense, and others, but not including
health research conducted under the Department of Health and
Human Resources (this is reserved for the DPC Health Policy
Working Group); (2) examine current research priorities in light
of large-scale research efforts in certain areas (e.g. global
warming and the superconducting super collider) and whether these
efforts are crowding out other basic research; (3) recommend ways
to set Federal scientific research priorities and to ensure that
the focus of Federal research and development remains on basic
research; (4) investigate innovative approaches to encourage
basic research and development by industry and State and local
governments; (5) draft an executive order to establish a
President's Council of Science and Technology Advisors, composed
of leading scientists, engineers, and private sector leaders, in
order to better coordinate the Federal science and technology
process with the private sector; (6) examine the establishment of
university-based, interdisciplinary research centers of
excellence; and (7) encourage research partnerships between
government laboratories, the private sector, and universities to
take better advantage of fundamental scientific advances.
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SCIENCE POLICY WORKING GROUP
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Issues to be addressed:
1. Setting Priorities for Federal Basic Research Efforts
(NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, etc.)
2. Crowding-Out Effect of Large-Scale Projects (e.g., AIDS,
Superconducting Super Collider)
3. Role of White House Science Advisor
4. Research and Development by Industry and State and Local
Governments
5. Math and Science Education
6. Executive Order on President's Council of Science and
Technology Advisors
7. Centers of Excellence
Ken, Science Policy
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CHARTER FOR THE WORKING GROUP ON
SCIENCE POLICY
A working group will be formed to examine and develop
Administration policy on basic scientific research. The working
group will conduct a fundamental and overall assessment of how
Federal scientific research priorities are set. The need for
such an assessment is clear in times of budgetary limitations,
especially as the Federal government undertakes substantial
funding obligations for new basic research programs concerning
AIDS, mapping the human genome, and the superconducting super
collider.
Specifically, the working group will (1) evaluate current
basic scientific research efforts of the Federal government,
including those of the National Science Foundation, National
Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, Defense, and others;
(2) examine current research priorities in light of large-scale
research efforts in certain areas (e.g., AIDS, supersonic super
collider) and whether these efforts are crowding out other basic
research; (3) recommend ways to set Federal scientific research
priorities and ensure that Federal research and development
focuses on basic research; (4) examine the role of the White
House Science Advisor and Director of the Office of Science and
Technology Policy, and assess how the function will be better
carried out after being upgraded to the level of Assistant to the
President; (5) investigate innovative approaches to encourage
basic research and development by industry and State and local
governments; (6) draft an executive order to establish a
President's Council of Science and Technology Advisors, composed
of leading scientists, engineers, and private sector leaders, in
order to better coordinate the Federal science and technology
process with the private sector; (7) examine the establishment of
university-based, interdisciplinary research centers of excellence;
(8) encourage research partnerships between government laboratories,
the private sector, and universities to take better advantage of
fundamental scientific advances; and (9) foster innovative
approaches to improve math and science education, especially in
elementary and secondary schools.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 8, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID Q. BATES
STEPHEN DANZANSKY
FROM:
KEN YALE Ky
SUBJECT:
Charter on Science and Technology Working Group
Attached is a draft charter on science and technology. It
is consistent with the priority domestic and social policy issue
areas currently of interest to the Administration.
I have tried to indicate the appropriate relationship of the
DPC with the Competitiveness Council and the FCCSET -- which I
understand is an important concept that needs to be reinforced.
You will note this clarification in the fifth and sixth
paragraphs.
I have stayed away from the economic issues, such as capital
formation, tax incentives for research and development, and
international competition. As you know, the Competitiveness
Council has been discussing these issues as they relate to
biotechnology in a small group with select agency
representatives. Obviously, they have very broad implications
for all EPC members and may require Presidential attention or
decision.
Please review and provide comments on the charter. Thank
you.
March 8, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY
THE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
THE CHAIRMAN, COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS
THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC AND
DOMESTIC POLICY
THE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
POLICY
THE ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION
THE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
SUBJECT:
Working Group on Science and Technology Policy
A Working Group on Science and Technology Policy will be
formed under the Domestic Policy Council (DPC) to assist the
President in the formulation, coordination and implementation of
Administration policy on science and technology.
The Working Group will examine and develop Administration
policy on basic scientific research and conduct a fundamental and
overall assessment of how Federal scientific research priorities
are set. The need for such an assessment is clear in times of
budgetary limitations, especially as the Federal government
undertakes substantial funding obligations for new basic research
programs concerning AIDS, mapping the human genome, and the
superconducting super collider.
Specifically, the working group will (1) evaluate current
basic scientific research efforts of the Federal government,
including those of the National Science Foundation, National
Institutes of Health, Departments of Energy, Defense, and others;
(2) examine current research priorities in light of large-scale
research efforts in certain areas (e.g., AIDS, superconducting
super collider) and whether these efforts are crowding out other
basic research; (3) recommend ways to set Federal scientific
research priorities and ensure that Federal research and
development focuses on basic research; (4) investigate innovative
approaches to encourage basic research and development by
industry and State and local governments; (5) evaluate the
establishment and effect of university-based, interdisciplinary
research centers of excellence; (6) examine research partnerships
between government laboratories, the private sector, and
universities to take better advantage of fundamental scientific
advances.
The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology
Policy will chair the working group. Other working group members
shall include representatives from the Office of the Vice
President, the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, Commerce,
Health and Human Services, Energy, the Office of Management and
Budget, the Council of Economic Advisors, the Office of Policy
Development, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National
Science Foundation, and other White House offices as appropriate.
To foster greater interagency coordination and cooperation,
all interagency domestic science and technology issues should be
reviewed by the Working Group. Those meriting Presidential
attention or decision will be reviewed by the Domestic Policy
Council, which serves as the primary channel for advising the
President on the formulation, coordination, and implementation of
domestic and social policy.
The chairman of the Working Group shall coordinate its
activities with the Executive Secretary to the Domestic Policy
Council. The Executive Secretary will ensure coordination of
related policy activities with the Competitiveness Council, the
Economic Policy Council and the Federal Coordinating Council on
Science, Engineering and Technology.
Please forward the name of your agency's representative at
the Assistant Secretary level, or above, to Sara Sumner, Domestic
Policy Council (456-6722), by close of business on March 19,
1990.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Dick Thornburgh
Chairman Pro Tempore
Domestic Policy Council