Related Publications

NSTC - RELATED PUBLICATIONS (5/29/96)

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DOCUMENTS

*NSTC Calendar Year 1995 Accomplishments Report -- May 1996, 15 pp

Summarizes NSTC and related PCAST accomplishments for calendar year 1995.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/ html/CY95accomp.html
Limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100

*Strategy for National Earthquake Loss Reduction -- April 1996, 41 pp

Prepared by the National Earthquake Strategy Working Group, recommends a National strategy for reducing loss of life, casualties, property losses, and social and economic disruptions from future earthquakes

Available: Internet: NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/USGS/index.html

Available: Paper copies available from:
FEMA
Tober Volland, (202) 646-2767, (202) 646-4387 (fax)

*United States Antarctic Program -- April 1996, 67 pp.

A Government-wide review of the U.S. policy of maintaining an active and influential presence in Antarctica, including an examination of options to reduce the annual operating cost, in response to a request by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or NSF Home Page
Limited paper copies available from: National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Brenda Williams,
(703) 306-1030

*Interagency Assessment of Health Risks Associated with Oxygenated Gasoline -- February 1996, 84 pp

Interagency analysis of evidence on the acute health affects and other health issues related to the wintertime use of oxygenated fuels. The assessment focuses on exposures to oxygenates and oxygenated gasoline which occur through inhalation and focuses primarily on methyl tertiary butyl ether, reflecting its widespread use.

Available: NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/MTBE/mtbe-top.html

Available: Environmental Protection Agency, Mary Nichols, (202) 260-7500.

*Meeting the Challenge (A Research Agenda for America's Health, Safety, and Food) -- February 1996, 55 pp

A strategy for continuing to improve America's health, safety, and food developed by the Committee on Health, Safety, and Food. Reflects public input provided at a national forum in November 1994.

Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/challenge/challenge.html
Paper copies available from: Office of Science and Technology Policy's Science Division, (202) 456-6130
Note: Five page Executive Summary available.

*Building a Scientific Basis to Ensure the Vitality and Productivity of U.S. Ecosystems -- December 1995, 24 pp

Prepared by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources' (CENR) Ecosystem Working Group. The report is the result of deliberations aimed at designing an effective plan for sustaining ecosystems that would integrate CENR ecosystem research and development priorities across all relevant CENR Subcommittees.

Available: Paper copies available from U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Coastal Ocean Office, Silver Spring MD 20910, (301) 713-3338
Limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*National Planning for Construction and Building R&D -- December 1995

Resource document that provides insight into the direction and strategy for construction and building R&D programs in support of the National Construction Goals. The report provides background on each of these goals, the measures by which progress can be gauged, and research needed.

Available: Paper copies available from Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Attn: Anthony Fowell, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001, (301) 975-5900.
Limited paper copies available from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100

*Interagency Report on Orbital Debris -- November 1995, 69 pp

Developed by an Interagency Working Group co-chaired by the NSTC Committee on Transportation R&D and the National Security Council, and drawing on the National Research Council's orbital debris technical assessment study sponsored by NASA, this November 1995, report notes NASA and DoD actions to date and offers five recommendations for ensuring the safety of human space flight, protecting the economic investment made by U.S. industry in space, protecting international space assets, and the long-term protection of the space environment.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www-sn.jsc.nasa.gov/debris/reports95.html
Paper copies available from: NASA, Attention, George M. Levin, (202) 358-4478, (202) 358-2949 (fax)
Limited paper copies available from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100

*NSTC Accomplishments (November 1993 - September 1995) -- October 1995, 7 pp

Summarizes, in talking point format, key NSTC accomplishments since its establishment in November 1993.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/accomp-novsept.html
Limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*A National R&D Strategy for Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Solid Waste -- September 1995, 24 pp

A strategy prepared by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources' Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Solid Waste Subcommittee, presented within a risk assessment and risk management framework, that identifies research needs for evaluation and managing risks associated particularly with toxic substances and solid wastes.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/strategy/strategy-home.html.
Paper copies available from: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (RD-8105), Washington, D.C. 20460 (Attn: Fred Blosser (202) 260-6979, (202) 260-6932 (fax).

*Setting a New Course for U.S. Coastal Ocean Science -- July 1995, 211 pp

Final Report of the Subcommittee on U.S. Coastal Ocean Science of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. Includes Phase I: Inventory of Federal Programs and Phase II: The Strategic Framework that recommends future Federal coordination activities.

Available: Paper copies from NOAA Coastal Ocean Office, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910, (301) 713-3338.
Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://hpcc.noaa. gov/cop/pubs/suscos/title.html

*Our Changing Planet: The FY 1996 U.S. Global Change Research Program -- Oct. 1995, 152 pp

Supplement to the President's FY 1996 budget, prepared by the Subcommittee on Global Change Research of the NSTC Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Available: Paper copies from Global Change Research Information Office, (202) 775-6607.

*Biotechnology for the 21st Century: New Horizons -- July 1995, 89 pp

Highlights ongoing Federal research efforts in biotechnology and identifies new and promising areas where there may be gaps in Federal support. The report is intended for internal planning purposes within the Federal government and as a mechanism for conveying to the science and technology community the types of research and research priorities being considered by the Federal agencies.

Available: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.nalusda.gov/bic/bio21
GPO, publication # 038-000-00590-1

Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*Construction and Building: Federal Research and Development in Support of the U.S. Construction Industry -- Oct. 1995, 32 pp

Outlines the Federal strategy research and development and deployment in support of the industries of construction. Developed with industry by the Construction and Building Subcommittee of the NSTC Committee on Civilian Industrial Technology.

Available: Paper copies available by calling the Construction and Building Subcommittee Secretariat at (301) 975-6865.

*Forum on Future Directions in Transportation R&D -- Oct. 1995, 172 pp

Conference proceedings from the March 6-7, 1995, forum co-sponsored by the Transportation Research Board and the NSTC. Input in developing an effective Federal transportation plan was solicited from industry leaders, state and local government officials, and representatives of environmental and other public interest groups at this forum.

Available: Paper copies from the Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20418, (202) 334-3214.

*National Security Science and Technology Strategy -- Sept. 1995, 71 pp

Comprehensive approach to bringing science and technology to the service of U.S. security and global stability.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page, or http://www.whitehouse.gov/ WH/EOP/OSTP/nssts/html/nssts.html

Paper copies from OSTP's National Security and International Affairs Office, (202) 456-2894.

*Goals for a National Partnership in Aeronautics Research and Technology -- Aug. 1995, 14 pp

Prepared by an interagency working group of the NSTC, in cooperation with industry and academia. Presents the Administration's vision and goals for future Federal investments in aeronautics and aviation research and technology.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page, or http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/html/aero/cv-ind.html

Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*Infectious Disease--A Global Health Threat -- July 1995, Report of the Committee on International Science, Engineering and Technology's Working Group on Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases -- July 1995, 56 pp

Highlights ongoing Federal research efforts regarding emerging and reemerging diseases, identifying new and promising research areas where there might be gaps in Federal support.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/html/cisetexe.html

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of the Director
National Center for Infectious Diseases
(404) 639-2603

Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100

*Interagency Federal Laboratory Review Final Report -- May 1995, 24 pp

The findings of an interagency review of the three largest Federal laboratory systems--Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Energy-- aimed at evaluating options for change for the purpose of cutting costs and improving research and development productivity.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page, or http://www.dtic.dla.mil/labman/fedlabs/toc.html

Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

HPCC (High Performance Computing and Communications) FY 1996 Implementation Plan -- May 1995, 140 pp

Report #NCOHPCC 95-03 covering in detail agencies' plans to implement the overall HPCC initiative.

Available: Internet: http://www.hpcc.gov

National Coordination Office for High Performance Computing and Communications,
(301) 402-4100
Fax: (301) 402-4080
E-mail: nco@hpcc.gov

*Bridge to a Sustainable Future -- April 1995, 87 pp

Proposes a national environmental technology strategy,building on ideas and recommendations of "Technology for a Sustainable Future."

Available: Internet: http://www.nttc.edu/environmental.html

For 1 copy:
Interagency Environmental Technologies Office
955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW
Suite 5322
Washington, DC 20024
GETF 1-800-ENV-6676

National Critical Technologies Report -- March 1995, 197 pp

Presents results of Third Biennial National Critical Technologies Review. Includes information about the state of development of 27 critical technologies and the U.S. competitive position relative to Europe and Japan.

Available: Internet: http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/CTIformatted/index.html

Available for purchase from NTIS, publication # PB95-255758 or GPO, publication # 0-16-058012-4.

*NSTC Strategic Planning Documents -- March 1995

Nine plans - one from each NSTC Committee:

Civilian Industrial Technology R&D, 24 pp

Education and Training R&D, 33 pp

Environment and Natural Resources Research, 103 pp

Fundamental Science, 45 pp

Health, Safety, and Food R&D, 44 pp

Information and Communication R&D (America in the Age of Information), 43 pp

International Science, Engineering, and Technology R&D, 19 pp

National Security R&D, 30 pp

Transportation R&D, 50 pp

NSTC Executive Summary of 1995 Strategic Plans (June 1995)

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page and White House Electronic Publication Service, or www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/plans-i.html
Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100

*National Science and Technology Council Accomplishments (1994) -- March 1995,
7 pp
Provides a general summary of the activities and accomplishments of the NSTC in calendar year 1994.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page, or www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/nstc-an.html
Limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*Science and Technology: A Report of the President -- 1995,
39 pp
1995 Biennial science and technology outlook report transmitted to Congress as required by the National Science and Technology, Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976. Summarizes OSTP accomplishments.

Available: Internet: WWW OSTP Home Page, or www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OSTP/html/outlook/letter.html
Limited paper copies from OSTP, (202) 456-6004

*HPCC (High Performance Computing and Communications): --1995,
138 pp
Foundation for America's Information Future Supplement to the President's FY 1996 Budget. A report by the Committee on Information and Communications.

Available: Internet: http://www.hpcc.gov
National Coordination Office for High Performance Computing and Communications, (301) 402-4100
Fax: (301) 402-4080
E-mail: nco@hpcc.gov

*Technology for a Sustainable Future: A Framework for Action -- July 1994,
154 pp
Prepared by OSTP's Environment Division under the guidance of NSTC. Released by Vice President Gore in Denver, CO, 7/15/94.

Available: Internet: http://www.nttc.edu/environmental.html
For 1 copy: Technology for a Sustainable Future Helpline: 1-800-ENV-6676
GPO, full report publication # 061-000-00815-2
Note: Exec. Summary: 30 pages, GPO #061-000-00816-1

*Brochure: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) -- September 1994 and President's Committee of Advisors on Science Technology (PCAST)
Offers general information about the function, organization, and membership of NSTC; brief description of PCAST.

Available for distribution from the NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*Brochure: Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) -- September 1994
Offers general information about the functions and organization of the office.

Available for distribution from the NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100.

*Science in the National Interest -- August 1994,
31 pp
Prepared by OSTP's Science Division under the guidance of the
NSTC. Released by Vice President Gore on August 3, 1994.

Available: Internet: Fedworld: "w-house" library; filename "sci94"
STIS gopher: gopher to stis.nsf.gov, then /nsf/news; filename "whrpt941" STIS ftp site: ftp to stis.nsf.gov, /pub directory; filename "science.txt" For 1 or more copies, publication # 0-16-045186-8

*Partnership of a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) Program Plan -- July 1994,
35 pp
Represents a consensus position by industry and government. Released at a symposium sponsored by Vice President Gore.

Available: U.S. Department of Commerce, PNGV Program, (202) 482-6260

*HPCC (High Performance Computing and Communications) -- June 1994 Program Successes,
31 pp
Report # NCO HPCC 94-03 supplementing the President's FY 1995 budget.

Available: Internet: http://www.hpcc.gov
National Coordination Office for High Performance Computing and Communications, (301) 402-4100
Fax: (301) 402-4080
E-mail: nco@hpcc.gov

*HPCC (High Performance Computing and Communications) -- April 1994 FY 1995 Implementation Plan,
140 pp
Report #NCOHPCC 94-02 covering in detail agencies' plans to implement the overall HPCC initiative.

Available: Internet: http://www.hpcc.gov
National Coordination Office for High Performance Computing and Communications, (301) 402-4100
Fax: (301) 402-4080
E-mail: nco@hpcc.gov

*High Performance Computing and Communications: -- 1994 Technology for the National Information Infrastructure,
62 pp
A supplement to the President's FY 1995 budget. Report by the Committee on Information and Communication.

Available: Internet: http://www.hpcc.gov
National Coordination Office for High Performance Computing and Communications, (301) 402-4100
Fax: (301) 402-4080
E-mail: nco@hpcc.gov

*High Performance Computing & Communications: -- 1994 Toward a National Information Infrastructure,
176 pp A supplement to the President's FY 1994 budget.

Available: Internet: http://www.hpcc.gov
National Coordination Office for High Performance Computing and Communications, (301) 402-4100
Fax: (301) 402-4080
E-mail: nco@hpcc.gov