85 STAT. 480 a Ante, p. 465. Secretary that the school will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission of individuals to its training programs. The Secretary may not enter into a contract under this title with any school unless the school furnishes assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that it will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission of individuals to its training programs." REPORT Sec. 12. The Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Congress, prior to June 30, 1974, a final report on the administration of title VIII of the Public Health Service Act which shall include an estimate of the increase in the number of persons entering the nursing profession effected under such title prior to the enactment of this Act; an estimate of such increase effected in consequence of the enactment of this Act; an estimate of the number of nurses in relation to the need of the public therefor; and an appraisal of title VIII, as amended by this Act, to meet long-term national needs for nurses. The Secretary shall submit to the Congress a first interim report prior to June 30, 1973, and a second interim report prior to January 31, 1974, describing his preliminary findings in the preparation of his final report. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS 42 USC 296298. Sec. 13. Parts A, B, and C (other than section 841 (a) thereof) of title VIII are each amended by striking out “Surgeon General" each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary”. Section 803 (b) (42 U.S.C. 296b (b)) is amended by striking out "Surgeon General's” and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary's”. Section 841 (a) (42 U.S.C. 298 (a)) is amended by striking out “Surgeon General” and inserting in lieu thereof "Secretary (or his delegate)". Approved November 18, 1971. LEG IS LATIVE HISTORY : HOUSE REPORTS No. 92-259 (Comm. on Interstate and Foreign Commerce) and No. 92-577 (Comm. of Conference). Labor and Public Welfare) and No. 92-399 (Comm. of Conference). July 1, considered and passed House. Nov. 9, House agreed to conference re Nov. 18, Presidential statement. Public Law 92-209 An Act nonprofit medical care facilities which are damaged or destroyed by a major Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That title II of Private medithe Disaster Relief Act of 1970 is amended by adding at the end thereof cal care facilthe following new section: ities. Disaster relief. 84 Stat. 1746. “PRIVATE MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES 42 USC 4411. "Sec. 255. (a) The President is authorized to make grants for the 85 STAT: 742 85 STAT. 743 repair, reconstruction, or replacement of any medical care facility which is owned by an organization exempt from taxation under section 501 (c), (d), or (e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and is 68A Stat. 163; operated to carry out the exempt purposes of such organization, and 82 Stat. 269. which is damaged or destroyed by a major disaster. Such assistance 26 USC 501. shall be made available only on application, and subject to such rules and regulations as the President may prescribe. "(b) A grant made under the provisions of subsection (a) shall not limitation. exceed “(1) 100 per centum of the net cost of repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing any such facility on the basis of the design of such facility as it existed immediately prior to such disaster and in conformity with applicable codes, specifications, and standards; or “(2) in the case of any such facility which was under construction when so damaged or destroyed, 50 per centum of the net cost of restoring such facility substantially to its condition prior to such disaster, and of completing construction not performed prior to such disaster to the extent that the cost of completing such construction is increased over the original construction cost due to changed conditions resulting from such disaster. “(c) For purposes of this section, 'medical care facility' includes, "Medical care without limitation, any hospital, diagnostic or treatment center, or facility." rehabilitation facility as such terms are defined in section 645 of the Public Health Service Act, and any similar facility offering diagnosis 78 Stat. 460; or treatment of mental or physical injury or disease, including the 84 Stat, 344. . administrative and support facilities essential to the operating of such 42 USC 2910. medical care facilities although not contiguous thereto." Sec. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall Effective take effect as of January 1, 1971. Approved December 18, 1971, date. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 92-690 (Comm. on Public Works). Nov. 3, considered and passed Senate.. Public Law 92-218 92nd Congress, s. 1828 December 23, 1971 An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act so as to strengthen the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health in order more effectively to carry out the national effort against cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, The National Cancer Act of 1971. SHORT TITLE 85 STAT. 778 85 STAT. 779 SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as "The National Cancer Act of 1971”. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF PURPOSE (1) that the incidence of cancer is increasing and cancer is the disease which is the major health concern of Americans today; (2) that new scientific leads, if comprehensively and energetically exploited, may significantly advance the time when more adequate preventive and therapeutic capabilities are available to cope with cancer; (3) that cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States; (4) that the present state of our understanding of cancer is a consequence of broad advances across the full scope of the biomedical sciences; (5) that a great opportunity is offered as a result of recent advances in the knowledge of this dread disease to conduct energetically a national program against cancer; (6) that in order to provide for the most effective attack on cancer it is important to use all of the biomedical resources of the National Institutes of Health; and (7) that the programs of the research institutes which comprise the National Institutes of Health have made it possible to bring into being the most productive scientific community cen tered upon health and disease that the world has ever known. (b) It is the purpose of this Act to enlarge the authorities of the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health in order to advance the national effort against cancer. NATIONAL CANCER PROGRAM 58 Stat. 707; 62 Stat. 464. 42 USC 281. Sec. 3. (a) Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act is amended by adding after section 406 the following new sections: “NATIONAL CANCER PROGRAM National Cancer Institute Director, duties. “Sec. 407. (a) The Director of the National Cancer Institute shall coordinate all of the activities of the National Institutes of Health relating to cancer with the National Cancer Program. "(b) In carrying out the National Cancer Program, the Director of the National Cancer Institute shall: “(1) With the advice of the National Cancer Advisory Board, plan and develop an expanded, intensified, and coordinated cancer research program encompassing the programs of the National Cancer Institute, related programs of the other research institutes, and other Federal and non-Federal programs. "(2) Expeditiously utilize existing research facilities and personnel of the National Institutes of Health for accelerated exploration of opportunities in areas of special promise. 85 STAT. 779 85 STAT. 780 “(3) Encourage and coordinate cancer research by industrial concerns where such concerns evidence a particular capability for such research. “(4) Collect, analyze, and disseminate all data useful in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, including the establishment of an international cancer research data bank to collect, catalog, store, and disseminate insofar as feasible the results of cancer research undertaken in any country for the use of any person involved in cancer research in any country. "(6) Establish or support the large-scale production or distribution of specialized biological materials and other therapeutic substances for research and set standards of safety and care for persons using such materials. “(6) Support research in the cancer field outside the United States by highly qualified foreign nationals which research can be expected to inure to the benefit of the American people; support collaborative research involving American and foreign participants; and support the training of American scientists abroad and foreign scientists in the United States. "(7) Support appropriate manpower programs of training in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines to provide an expanded and continuing manpower base from which to select investigators, physicians, and allied health professions personnel, for participation in clinical and basic research and treatment programs relating to cancer, including where appropriate the use of training stipends, fellowships, and career awards. "(8) Call special meetings of the National Cancer Advisory Board at such times and in such places as the Director deems necessary in order to consult with, obtain advice from, or to secure the approval of projects, programs, or other actions to be undertaken without delay in order to gain maximum benefit from a new scientific or technical finding. "(9) (A) Prepare and submit, directly to the President for review and transmittal to Congress, an annual budget estimate for the National Cancer Program, after reasonable opportunity for comment (but without change) by the Secretary, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, and the National Cancer Advisory Board a and (B) receive from the President and the Office of Management and Budget directly all funds appropriated by Congress for obligation and expenditure by the National Cancer Institute. "(c)(1) There is established the President's Cancer Panel (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Panel) which shall be composed of three persons appointed by the President, who by virtue of their training, experience, and background are exceptionally qualified to appraise the National Cancer Program. At least two of the members of the Panel shall be distinguished scientists or physicians. “(2)(A) Members of the Panel shall be appointed for three-yea terms, except that (i) in the case of two of the members first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year and one shall be appointed for a term of two years, as designated by the President at the time of appointment, and (ii) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. “(B) The President shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman for a term of one year. “(C) Members of the Panel shall each be entitled to receive the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for grade President's Term. Compensation. 85 STAT. 781 5 USC 5332 80 Stat. 499; 83 Stat. 190. Meetings. Transcripts, availability. Reports to President. GS-18 of the General Schedule for each day (including traveltime) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Panel, and shall be allowed travel expenses (including a per diem allowance) under section 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code. “(3) The Panel shall meet at the call of the Chairman, but not less often than twelve times a year. A transcript shall be kept of the proceedings of each meeting of the Panel, and the Chairman shall make such transcript available to the public. "(4) The Panel shall monitor the development and execution of the National Cancer Program under this section, and shall report directly to the President. Any delays or blockages in rapid execution of the Program shall immediately be brought to the attention of the President. The Panel shall submit to the President periodic progress reports on the Program and annually an evaluation of the efficacy of the Program and suggestions for improvements, and shall submit such other reports as the President shall direct. At the request of the President, it shall submit for his consideration a list of names of persons for consideration for appointment as Director of the National Cancer Institute. “NATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION CENTERS “Sec. 408. (a) The Director of the National Cancer Institute is authorized to provide for the establishment of fifteen new centers for clinical research, training, and demonstration of advanced diagnostic and treatment methods relating to cancer. Such centers may be supported under subsection (b) or under any other applicable provision of law. "(b) The Director of the National Cancer Institute, under policies established by the Director of the National Institutes of Health and after consultation with the National Cancer Advisory Board, is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with public or private nonprofit agencies or institutions to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, or strengthening, and providing basic operating support for existing or new centers (including, but not limited to, centers established under subsection (a)) for clinical research, training, and demonstration of advanced diagnostic and treatment methods relating to cancer. Fedecel payments under this subsection in support of such cooperative agreements may be used for (1) construction (notwithstanding any limitation under section 405), (2) staffing and other basic operating costs, including such patient care costs as are required for research, (3) training (including training for allied health professions personnel), and (4) demonstration purposes; but support under this subsection (other than support for construction) shall not exceed $5,000,000 per year per center. Support of a center under this section may be for a period of not to exceed three years and may be extended by the Director of the National Cancer Institute for additional periods of not more than three years each, after review of the operations of such center by an appropriate scientific review group established by the Director of the National Cancer Institute. 58 Stat. 708. “CANCER CONTROL PROGRAMS “Sec. 409. (a) The Director of the National Cancer Institute shall establish programs as necessary for cooperation with State and other health agencies in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer. “(b) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Appropriation. ܨ |