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NSTC - RELATED PUBLICATIONS (7/10/97)

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DOCUMENTS

* Interagency Assessment of Oxygenated Fuels - June 1997, 239 pp.
Prepared through the NSTC Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, Interagency Oxygenated Fuels Assessment Steering Committee.

The Interagency Assessment of Oxygenated Fuels presents current understanding of critical scientific issues related to the winter oxygenated gasoline program. Air quality, fuel economy and engine performance, and the potential health effects of oxygenated fuels are addressed in the report.

Printed copies may be obtained through GCRIO User Services using any of the following:

For additional information, contact:

* Investing in Our Future: A National Research Initiative for America's Children - April 1997, 64 pp
Prepared by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Committee on Fundamental Science and Health, Safety, and Food, this report explores the Federal investment in research focused on the biological, cognitive, and social development of America's children. This report recommends interrelated research themes requiring multidisciplinary approaches to fill important knowledge needs.

For further information, contact:

Available on the NSTC Home Page via link from the OSTP Home Page.

* Integrating the Nation's Environmental Monitoring and Research Networks and Programs: A Proposed Framework - March 1997, 101 pp
Prepared by the NSTC Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Monitoring Team. Report highlights ongoing Federal research efforts in this science and technology (S&T) field and identifies new and promising areas where there might be gaps in Federal support.

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* Computing, Information and Communications (CCIC) Brochure: Technologies for the 21st Century - April 1997, 12 pp
This publication highlights representative accomplishments, key research and development areas, and the HPCC budget crosscuts, demonstrating their contribution to the new Program Component Areas. Further information can be found on Federal, academic, and industry web sites.

For further information, contact:
Internet: www.hpcc.gov

* Natural Disaster Reduction: A Plan for the Nation - April 1997, 44 pp
Prepared by the NSTC Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Natural Disaster Reduction. Report highlights ongoing Federal research efforts in this science and technology field an identifies new and promising areas where there might be gaps in Federal support.

For additional copies, contact:
For additional information, contact:

* 1996 Accomplishments of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) - March 1997, 26 pp
Prepared by the NSTC Executive Secretariat. Presents the accomplishments of the NSTC during calendar year 1996 by Presidential science and technology priorities.

For additional copies or information, contact:

* Program Guide to Federally Funded Environment and Natural Resources - February 1997, (R&D) 80 pp
Prepared by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) as an update to the June 1996 Program Guide. Provides a single reference for use by colleges, universities, and other research institutions on federal agencies R&D programs in the environment and natural resource areas.

Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or www.nnic.noaa.gov/CENR/cenr.html

*The Health and Ecological Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: A Framework for Planning - November 1996, 15 pp
This document establishes a framework for considering the issue of endocrine disruptors. It categorizes major research activities into three groups: methods development, model development, and laboratory and field data acquisition.

Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or www.epa.gov/endocrine/frametext.html
Additional copies of this docoument may be obtained from Office of Science and Technology Policy's Environment Division, (202) 456-6202, fax: (202) 456-6025.

*High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) Advancing The Frontiers of Information Technology - November 1996, 57 pp
This book presents a condensed view of some of the Federal High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) Program's FY 1996 accomplishments as well as additional achievements posted on the World Wide Web. Presents FY 1997 plans, describes the new organization for Computing, Information, and Communications R&D (CIC) Programs, summaries the goals and objectives of these new CIC R&D programs, and includes a comprehensive list of government personnel who are involved in the HPCC and CIC programs.

Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or www.hpcc.gov/blue97/index.html
Additional copies of this document may be obtained from:
National Coordination Office for Computing, Information, and Communications
4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite #665
Arlington, VA 22230
Voioce: (703) 306-4722
Fax: (703) 306-4727
e-mail: nco@hpcc.gov

*1995 The Federal Research and Development Program in Materials Science and Technology -- November 1996, 193 pp
This document is a comprehensive look at the current Federal materials R&D effort, the role of materials in industrial competitiveness, and an assessment of how materials R&D relates to national priorities.

Additional copies of this document may be obtained from:
Materials Technology (MatTec) Secretariat
NIST
Materials Building, Room B309
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001
Phone: (301) 975-5655
Fax: (301) 926-8349
e-mail: samuel.schneider@nist.gov

*Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Brochure -- September 1996, 8 fold
Short brochure outlines CENR's Philosophy, Accomplishments, Publications, and Membership.

Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.nnic/noaa.gov/CENR/1996CENRBRO.html
Additional copies of this document may be obtained from:
Office of Science and Technology Policy's
Environment Division, (202) 456-6202

*Our Changing Planet: The FY 1996 U.S. Global Change Research Program -- September 1996, 162 pp
An annual report prepared under the auspices of the President's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as a report to Congress supplementing the President's FY97 budget, pursuant to the Global Change Research Act of 1990. This report describes the structure of the program, its goals and objectives, the specific contributions of participating agencies, and the proposed budget for component elements of the program.

Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://gcrio.org/ocp97/toc.html
Additional copies of this document may be obtained from:
Global Change Research Information Office
User Services
2250 Pierce Road
University Center, MI 48710
Phone: (517) 797-2730
Fax: (517) 797-2622
E-mail: help@gcrio.org
Internet: http://www.gcrio.org

*Environmental Technologies Testing and Demonstration Sites: A Federal Directory -- September 1996, 155 pp
Prepared by the Environmental Technology Working Group under the auspices of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR). Contains information on more than 100 sites on Federal facilities where the private sector can potentially partner with the government to test and demonstrate technologies for environmental remediation, monitoring, pollution prevention, or pollution control.
Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://enviro.nav.mil/nstc.htm
Additional copies of this document may be obtained from:
Richard C. Burrow
Office of Science Policy
U.S. Department of Policy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
E-mail: richard.burrow@hq.doe.gov
Telephone: 202-586-1709
Fax: 202-586-5342

*Program Guide to Federally Funded Environment and Natural Resources R&D -- June 1996, 46 pp
Prepared by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR). Provides a single reference for use by colleges, universities, and other research institutions on federal agencies R&D programs in the environment and natural resource areas.
Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.gcrio.org/USGCRP/CENR/proguide96/toc.html
For additional copies or information, contact:
Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Executive Secretary
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of Policy and Strategic Planning
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C 20230
Phone: (202) 482-5917; Fax: (202) 482-1156

*Technology in the National Interest -- July 1996, 87 pp
Prepared by the Committee on Civilian Industrial Technology. Released at a 1996 National Medal of Technology event, July 25, 1996. Highlights the important role technology plays in the American economy and the challenges we face in an increasingly competitive, technology-based global economy.
Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page

For additional copies, contact:
Office of Technology Policy, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publications Request Line (202) 482-3036

For further information, contact:
Cheryl Mendonsa, Office of Technology Policy
U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4814C
Washington, D.C. 20230
(202) 482-8321

*Assessing Fundamental Science -- July 1996, 24 pp
Provides a consistent set of general principles and high-level goals for the assessment process in fundamental science
Available: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/ostp/assess/start.htm

For Further Information, Contact:
Science Division, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C. 20502
Telephone: (202) 456-6130, FAX (202) 456-6027

Dr. Eileen L. Collins, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 306-1772 ext. 6932, (703) 306-0508 - fax

*Human-Centered Transportation Systems Brochure -- May 1996, 8 fold
Description of the Human-Centered Transportation Initiative of the NSTC Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transportation R&D
Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.hf.faa.gov/nstc/brochure.htm
Paper copies available from: Department of Transportation, Volpe Center, Don Sussman (617) 494-2413
Email: sussman@volpel.dot.gov

*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: Internet WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.cop.noaa.gov/pubs/ewgfn2.txt
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/Report95.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.

*Forum on Future Directions in Transportation R&D - October 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 Fedeal 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 available from:

*National Security Science and Technology Strategy - September 1995, 71 pp
Available: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page
Paper copies from OSTP's National Security and International Affairs Office, (202) 456-2894

*A National R&D Strategy for Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Solid Waste -- September 1995, 25 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
Paper copies available from:

*Infectious Disease--A Global Health - September 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
Paper copies available from:

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

*Goals for a National Partnership in Aeronautics Research and Technology -- August 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
Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office, (202) 456-6100

*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: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://www.cop.noaa.gov/pubs/suscos/title.html

Paper copies available from:

*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: Internet: WWW NSTC Home Page or http://nalusda.gov/bic/bio21

GPO, publication # 038-000-00590-1
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
Very limited paper copies from NSTC Secretariat Office (202) 456-6100

*HPCC (High Performance Computing and Communications) -- May 1995, 140 pp
FY 1996 Implementation Plan Report #NCOHPCC 95-03 covering in detail agencies' plans to implement the overall HPCC initiative.

Available: Internet: http://www.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:

*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: WWW NSTC Home Page or Available in paper 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:

Available: Internet:WWW NSTC Home Page and White House Electronic Publication Service
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
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
Limited paper copies from OSTP, (202) 456-6004

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

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

*Brochure: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) -- September 1994
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

*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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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