Sec. 106. PHYSICAL SCIENCES COORDINATION
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## SEC. 106 PHYSICAL SCIENCES COORDINATION **[**[42 U.S.C. 6601 note](/us/usc/t42/s6601)**]** ###
(a)High-energy Physics ####
(1)In general The Physical Science Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council (referred to in this section as “Subcommittee”) shall continue to coordinate Federal efforts related to high-energy physics research to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of United States investment in high-energy physics. ####
(2)Purposes The purposes of the Subcommittee include— #####
(A)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 #####
(B)to identify emerging opportunities, stimulate international cooperation, and foster the development of the physical sciences in the United States, including— ######
(i)in high-energy physics research, including related underground science and engineering research; ######
(ii)in physical infrastructure and facilities; ######
(iii)in information and analysis; and ######
(iv)in coordination activities. ####
(3)Responsibilities In regard to coordinating Federal efforts related to high-energy physics research, the Subcommittee shall, taking into account the findings and recommendations of relevant advisory committees— #####
(A)provide recommendations on planning for construction and stewardship of large facilities participating in high-energy physics; #####
(B)provide recommendations on research coordination and collaboration among the programs and activities of Federal agencies related to underground science, neutrino research, dark energy, and dark matter research; #####
(C)establish goals and priorities for high-energy physics, related underground science, and research and development that will strengthen United States competitiveness in high-energy physics; #####
(D)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 #####
(E)develop, and update as necessary, a strategic plan to guide Federal programs and activities in support of high-energy physics research, including— ######
(i)the efforts taken in support of paragraph
(2)since the last strategic plan; ######
(ii)an evaluation of the current research needs for maintaining United States leadership in high-energy physics; and ######
(iii)an identification of future priorities in the area of high-energy physics. ###
(b)Radiation Biology ####
(1)In general The Subcommittee shall continue to coordinate Federal efforts related to radiation biology research to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of United States investment in radiation biology. ####
(2)Responsibilities for radiation biology In regard to coordinating Federal efforts related to radiation biology research, the Subcommittee shall— #####
(A)advise and assist the National Science and Technology Council on policies and initiatives in radiation biology, including enhancing scientific knowledge of the effects of low dose radiation on biological systems to improve radiation risk management methods; #####
(B)identify opportunities to stimulate international cooperation and leverage research and knowledge from sources outside of the United States; #####
(C)ensure coordination between the Department of Energy Office of Science, Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Department of Homeland Security; #####
(D)identify ongoing scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems; and #####
(E)formulate overall scientific goals for the future of low-dose radiation research in the United States. ###
(c)Fusion Energy Sciences ####
(1)In general The Subcommittee shall continue to coordinate Federal efforts related to fusion energy research to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of United States investment in fusion energy sciences. ####
(2)Responsibilities for fusion energy sciences In regard to coordinating Federal efforts related to fusion energy sciences, the Subcommittee shall— #####
(A)advise and assist the National Science and Technology Council on policies and initiatives in fusion energy sciences, including enhancing scientific knowledge of fusion energy science, plasma physics, and related materials sciences; #####
(B)identify opportunities to stimulate international cooperation and leverage research and knowledge from sources outside of the United States, including the ITER project; #####
(C)ensure coordination between the Department of Energy Office of Science, National Nuclear Security Administration, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Foundation, and Department of Defense regarding fusion energy sciences and plasma physics; and #####
(D)formulate overall scientific goals for the future of fusion energy sciences and plasma physics.
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