Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Executive orders directing the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy · 4 in Reagan · 115 all terms.
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4 shown · Reagan
Implementing the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and Related International Trade Matters
This executive order delegates presidential authorities under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to various cabinet officials and agencies, establishes sanctions against Toshiba and Kongsberg for illegal technology transfers, creates an Interagency Group on Countertrade and a National Commission on Superconductivity, and mandates a report on semiconductors, fiber optics, and superconducting materials for the FY1990 budget.
Assignment of emergency preparedness responsibilities
This executive order assigns comprehensive emergency preparedness responsibilities across all federal departments and agencies for national security emergencies, including nuclear attack, natural disasters, and technological emergencies. It establishes the National Security Council as the principal policy forum, designates FEMA's Director as NSC advisor, and details specific lead and support roles for each Cabinet department in areas such as continuity of government, resource management, agriculture, energy, health services, and defense production.
Facilitating access to science and technology
This executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate technology transfer from government laboratories to universities and private industry, particularly small businesses. It establishes cooperative research agreements, royalty-sharing for inventors, a Technology Share Program for consortia, scientist exchange programs, and international technology cooperation guidelines, while requiring reports on progress within one year.
Assignment of national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications functions
This executive order establishes the National Communications System (NCS) to coordinate federal national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications. It assigns specific responsibilities to the Secretary of Defense as Executive Agent, creates a Committee of Principals from key federal agencies, and designates roles for the National Security Council, OSTP, OMB, and other departments in wartime and non-wartime emergency communications planning.