§ 2953. — Global Change Research Information Office.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC2953]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 56A--GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH
SUBCHAPTER II--INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH
Sec. 2953. Global Change Research Information Office
Not more than 180 days after November 16, 1990, the President shall,
in consultation with the Committee and all relevant Federal agencies,
establish an Office of Global Change Research Information. The purpose
of the Office shall be to disseminate to foreign governments,
businesses, and institutions, as well as the citizens of foreign
countries, scientific research information available in the United
States which would be useful in preventing, mitigating, or adapting to
the effects of global change. Such information shall include, but need
not be limited to, results of scientific research and development on
technologies useful for--
(1) reducing energy consumption through conservation and energy
efficiency;
(2) promoting the use of solar and renewable energy sources
which reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the
atmosphere;
(3) developing replacements for chlorofluorocarbons, halons, and
other ozone-depleting substances which exhibit a significantly
reduced potential for depleting stratospheric ozone;
(4) promoting the conservation of forest resources which help
reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere;
(5) assisting developing countries in ecological pest management
practices and in the proper use of agricultural, and industrial
chemicals; and
(6) promoting recycling and source reduction of pollutants in
order to reduce the volume of waste which must be disposed of, thus
decreasing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
(Pub. L. 101-606, title II, Sec. 204, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3103.)
