Sec. 106. High-energy physics coordination
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The Physical Science Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council shall define and continue to coordinate Federal efforts, including activities of relevant advisory committees, related to high-energy physics research to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of United States investment in high-energy physics. The purposes of the Physical Science Subcommittee include— to advise and assist the Committee on Science and the National Science and Technology Council on United States policies, procedures, and plans in the physical sciences, including high-energy physics; and to identify emerging opportunities, stimulate international cooperation, and foster the development of the physical sciences in the United States, including— in high-energy physics research, including underground science and engineering research; in physical infrastructure and facilities; in information and analysis; and in coordination activities.
In regard to coordinating Federal efforts related to high-energy physics research, the Physical Science Subcommittee shall— provide recommendations on planning for construction and stewardship of large facilities participating in high-energy physics; provide recommendations on research coordination and collaboration among the programs and activities of Federal agencies; establish goals and priorities for high-energy physics, underground science, and research and development that will strengthen United States competitiveness in high-energy physics; propose methods for engagement with international, Federal, and State agencies and Federal laboratories not represented on the National Science and Technology Council to identify and reduce regulatory, logistical, and fiscal barriers that inhibit United States leadership in high-energy physics and related underground science; and develop, and update as necessary, a strategic plan to guide Federal programs and activities in support of high-energy physics research, including— the efforts taken in support of subsection
(b)since the last strategic plan; an evaluation of the current research needs for maintaining United States leadership in high-energy physics; and an identification of future priorities in the area of high-energy physics.