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Download or read book The President's Office of Science and Technology Policy written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The act states that "The primary function of the OSTP Director is to provide, within the Executive Office of the President [EOP], advice on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of issues that require attention at the highest level of Government." Further, "The Office shall serve as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to ma [...] According to the act, "The primary function of the OSTP Director is to provide, within the Executive Office of the President, advice on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of issues that require attention at the highest level of Government." Unlike the heads of some other EOP agencies, the OSTP Director testifies before congressional committees, even though the office provides a [...] Congressional Research Service 7 The President's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP): Issues for Congress Overview of OSTP According to OSTP, it is to "serve as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government," and is authorized to: • Advise the President and others within the [...] The OSTP Director and up to four Associate Directors are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.9 The OSTP Director also holds the traditional title of Science Adviser to the President. [...] These include the title, rank, roles, and responsibilities of the OSTP Director; the number and issue focus of OSTP Associate Directors; and the sufficiency of OSTP budget and staffing.