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Executive Order 13046

Further Amendment to Executive Order 12975 of May 16, 1997, Extension of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission

This executive order extends the termination date of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) from its original date to October 3, 1999. The commission, established by EO 12975 on the same day, advises the President on bioethical issues arising from research on human biology and behavior.

Federal Register Open PDF 62 FR 27685

Impact dates

  1. NBAC termination unless extended by President

Key directives

  • Amend section 7(b) of EO 12975 to set NBAC termination date to October 3, 1999

Timeline

Immediate

  • NBAC termination date changed from original EO 12975 date to October 3, 1999

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Commission operations continue until October 3, 1999 unless further extended by the President

Risks & tensions

  • Limited institutional impact; routine extension of advisory body
  • No substantive policy changes or new mandates included
Executive Order 13046: Further Amendment to Executive Order 12975 of May 16, 1997, Extension of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission · Executive Orders