(1) 28 to purchase radium, from time to time without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, to make such radium available for the purposes of this part, both to the Service and by loan to other agencies and institutions for such consideration and subject to such conditions as he may prescribe; (2) to provide the necessary facilities where training and instruction may be given in all technical matters relating to diagnosis and treatment of cancer to persons found by the Surgeon General to have proper technical qualifications, and designated by him for such training or instruction, and to fix and pay them a per diem allowance during such training or instruction of not to exceed $10. (b) The Surgeon General shall recommend acceptance of conditional gifts pursuant to section 501 of this Act, for study, investigation, or research into the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, or for the acquisition of grounds or for the erection, equipment, or maintenance of premises, buildings, or equipment of the Institute, only after consultation with the National Cancer Advisory Council. Donations of $50,000 or over in aid of research under this part may be acknowledged by the establishment within the Institute of suitable memorials to the donors. (c) In carrying out the purposes of section 402 grantsin-aid for cancer projects shall be made only after review and recommendation of the National Cancer Advisory Council made pursuant to section 404. FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL SEC. 404. The council is authorized (a) to review research projects or programs submitted to or initiated by it relating to the study of the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and certify approval to the Surgeon General, for prosecution under section 402, of any such projects which it believes show promise of making valuable contributions to human knowledge with respect to the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer; (b) to collect information as to studies which are being carried on in the United States or any other country as to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, by correspondence or by personal investigation of such studies, and with the approval of the Surgeon General make available such information through the appropriate Par. (1) of subsec. (a) and subsec. (b) were amended by sec. 6(c) of the National Heart Act (P.L. 655, 80th Congress), by changing the word "title" to "part." 42 U.S.C. 284 42 U.S.C. 285 42 U.S.C. 286 publications for the benefit of health agencies and organizations (public or private), physicians, or any other scientists, and for the information of the general public; (c) to review applications from any university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution whether public or private, or from individuals, for grantsin-aid for research projects relating to cancer, and certify to the Surgeon General its approval of grants-in-aid in the cases of such projects which show promise of making valuable contributions to human knowledge with respect to the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer; (d) to recommend to the Surgeon General for acceptance conditional gifts pursuant to section 501 of this Act; and (e) 29 to make recommendations to the Surgeon General with respect to carrying out the provisions of this part. APPROPRIATIONS SEC. 405. Appropriations to carry out the purposes of this title shall be available for the acquisition of land or the erection of buildings only if so specified, but in the absence of express limitation therein may be expended in the District of Columbia for personal services, stenographic recording and translating services, by contract if deemed necessary, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes; traveling expenses (including the expenses of attendance at meetings when specifically authorized by the Surgeon General); rental, supplies and equipment, purchase and exchange of medical books, books of reference, directories, periodicals, newspapers, and press clippings; purchase, operation, and maintenance of motor-propelled passenger-carrying vehicles; printing and binding (in addition to that otherwise provided by law); and for all other necessary expenses in carrying out the provisions of this title. OTHER AUTHORITY SEC. 406.30 This title shall not be construed as limiting (a) the functions or authority of the Surgeon General or the Public Health Service under any other title of this Act, or of any officer or agency of the United States, relating to the study of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of any disease or diseases for which a separate institute is established under this Act; or (b) the expenditure of money therefor. 20 Subsec. (e) was amended by sec. 6(c) of the National Heart Act (P.L. 655, 80th Congress), by changing the word "title" to "part". 30 Sec. 406 was amended by sec. 4(a) of P.L. 692, 81st Congress. PART B-NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE 81 ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTE SEC. 411. There is hereby established in the Public Health Service a National Heart Institute (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Institute”). HEART DISEASE RESEARCH AND TRAINING SEC. 412. In carrying out the purposes of section 301 with respect to heart diseases the Surgeon General, through the Institute and in cooperation with the National Advisory Heart Council (hereinafter in this part referred to as the "Council"), shall— (a) conduct, assist, and foster researches, investigations, experiments, and demonstrations relating to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases; (b) promote the coordination of research and control programs conducted by the Institute, and similar programs conducted by other agencies, organizations, and individuals; (c) make available research facilities of the Service to appropriate public authorities, and to health officials and scientists engaged in special studies related to the purposes of this part; (d) make grants-in-aid to universities, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private agencies and institutions, and to individuals for such research projects relating to heart diseases as are recommended by the Council, including grants to such agencies and institutions for the construction, acquisition, leasing, equipment, and maintenance of such hospital, clinic, laboratory, and related facilities, and for the care of such patients therein, as are necessary for such research; (e) establish an information center on research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart diseases, and collect and make available, through publications and other appropriate means, information as to, and the practical application of, research and other activities carried on pursuant to this part; (f) secure from time to time, and for such periods as he deems advisable, the assistance and advice of persons from the United States or abroad who are experts in the field of heart diseases: (g) in accordance with regulations and from funds appropriated or donated for the purpose (1) establish and maintain research fellowships in the Institute and elsewhere with such stipends and allow Pt. B was added by sec. 3(b) of the National Heart Act (P.L. 655, 80th Congress). 42 U.S.C. 287 42 U.S.C. 287a 42 U.S.C. 287b 42 U.S.C. 287c ances (including travel and subsistence expenses) as he may deem necessary to train research workers and procure the assistance of the most brilliant and promising research fellows from the United States and abroad, and, in addition, provide for such fellowships through grants, upon recommendation of the Council, to public and other nonprofit institutions; and (2) provide training and instruction and establish and maintain traineeships, in the Institute and elsewhere in matters relating to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart diseases with such stipends and allowances (including travel and subsistence expenses) for trainees as he may deem necessary, the number of persons receiving such training and instruction, and the number of persons holding such traineeships, to be fixed by the Council, and, in addition, provide for such training, instruction, and traineeships through grants, upon recommendation of the the Council, to public and other nonprofit institutions. ADMINISTRATION SEC. 413. (a) In carrying out the provisions of section 412 all appropriate provisions of section 301 shall be applicable to the authority of the Surgeon General, and grants-in-aid for heart disease research and training projects shall be made only after review and recommendation of the Council made pursuant to section 414. (b) The Surgeon General shall recommend to the Secretary acceptance of conditional gifts, pursuant to section 501, for study, investigation, or research into the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis or treatment of heart diseases, or for the acquisition of grounds or for the erection, equipment, or maintenance of premises, buildings, or equipment of the Institute. Donations of $50,000 or over for carrying out the purposes of this part may be acknowledged by the establishment within the Institute of suitable memorials to the donors. FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL SEC. 414. The Council is authorized to (a) review research projects or programs submitted to or initiated by it relating to the study of the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis or treatment of heart diseases, and certify approval to the Surgeon General, for prosecution under section 412, any such projects which it believes show promise of making valuable contributions to human knowledge with respect to the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis or treatment of heart diseases; (b) review applications from any university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution or agency, whether public or private, or from individuals, for (c) review applications from any public or other (d) collect information as to studies which are being carried on in the United States or any other country as to the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis or treatment of heart diseases, by correspondence or by personal investigation of such studies, and with the approval of the Surgeon General make available such information through appropriate publications for the benefit of health and welfare agencies and organizations (public or private), physicians, or any other scientists, and for the information of the general public; (e) recommend to the Surgeon General for acceptance conditional gifts pursuant to section 501 for carrying out the purposes of this part; and (f) advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Surgeon General with respect to carrying out the provisions of this part. SEC. 415.32 PART C-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL RESEARCH 33 ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTE SEC. 421. There is hereby established in the Public Health Service a National Institute of Dental Research (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Institute"). DENTAL DISEASE RESEARCH AND TRAINING SEC. 422. In carrying out the purposes of section 301 with respect to dental diseases and conditions the Surgeon General, through the Institute and in cooperation with the National Advisory Dental Research Council Sec. 415 was repealed by sec. 4 (c) of P.L. 692, 81st Congress. 42 U.S.C. 288 42 U.S.C. 288a |