30 U.S.C. § 1602 : US Code - Section 1602: Congressional declaration of policies

Search 30 U.S.C. § 1602 : US Code - Section 1602: Congressional declaration of policies

The Congress declares that it is the continuing policy of the
United States to promote an adequate and stable supply of materials
necessary to maintain national security, economic well-being and
industrial production with appropriate attention to a long-term
balance between resource production, energy use, a healthy
environment, natural resources conservation, and social needs. The
Congress further declares that implementation of this policy
requires that the President shall, through the Executive Office of
the President, coordinate the responsible departments and agencies
to, among other measures -
(1) identify materials needs and assist in the pursuit of
measures that would assure the availability of materials critical
to commerce, the economy, and national security;
(2) establish a mechanism for the coordination and evaluation
of Federal materials programs, including those involving research
and development so as to complement related efforts by the
private sector as well as other domestic and international
agencies and organizations;
(3) establish a long-range assessment capability concerning
materials demands, supply and needs, and provide for the policies
and programs necessary to meet those needs;
(4) promote a vigorous, comprehensive, and coordinated program
of materials research and development consistent with the
policies and priorities set forth in the National Science and
Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42
U.S.C. 6601 et seq.);
(5) promote cooperative research and development programs with
other nations for the equitable and frugal use of materials and
energy;
(6) promote and encourage private enterprise in the development
of economically sound and stable domestic materials industries;
and
(7) encourage Federal agencies to facilitate availability and
development of domestic resources to meet critical materials
needs.