Office of Science and Technology Policy

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Office of Science and Technology Policy

New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502

Phone, 202-456-7116. Fax, 202-456-6021. Internet, www.ostp.gov.

Director John H. Marburger III

Associate Director for Science Sharon L. Hays

Associate Director for Technology Richard M. Russell

Executive Director for the National Science and Ted Wackler

Technology Council

Executive Director for the President's Committee Celia Merzbacher

of Advisors on Science and Technology

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The Office of Science and Technology Policy was established within the Executive Office of the President by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6611).

The Office serves as a source of scientific, engineering, and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government. In carrying out this

mission, the Office advises the President of scientific and technological considerations involved in areas of national concern, including the economy, national security, health, foreign relations, and the...