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(b) Collection and dissemination of information.

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 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) Review of applications by research institutions for grants-in-aid.

To review applications from any university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution whether public or private, or from individuals, for grants-in-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) Recommendations for acceptance of conditional gifts.

To recommend to the Surgeon General for acceptance conditional gifts pursuant to section 219 of this title; and

(e) Recommendations for administration of laws. To make recommendations to the Surgeon General with respect to carrying out the provisions of this part. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 404, 58 Stat. 708; June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 6(c), 62 Stat. 469.)

AMENDMENTS

1948-Act June 16, 1948, substituted "sections 281286 of this title" for "this subchapter" wherever appearing.

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 283 of this title.

§ 285. Use of appropriations.

Appropriations to carry out the purposes of this subchapter 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 5 of Title 41; 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 subchapter. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 405, 58 Stat 708.)

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

§ 286. Additional authority.

This part shall not be construed as limiting (a) the functions or authority of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service under any other subchapter of this chapter, 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 chapter; or (b) the expenditure of money therefor. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 406, 58 Stat. 708; June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 6(c), 62 Stat. 469; Aug. 15, 1950, ch. 714, § 4(a), 64 Stat. 447.) AMENDMENTS

1950-Act Aug. 15, 1950, made section applicable to any disease or diseases.

1948-Act June 16, 1948, substituted "sections 281-286 of this title" for "this subchapter" wherever appearing. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 289 of this title.

PART B.-NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE

AMENDMENTS

1948-Act June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 464, added heading of Part B.

§ 287. Establishment of Institute.

There is established in the Public Health Service a National Heart Institute (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Institute"). (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 411, as added June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 3(b), 62 Stat. 464.)

SHORT TITLE

Section 1 of act June 16, 1948, provided that: "This Act [which enacted sections 287-287c of this title, and amended sections 201, 203, 206, 210, 218, 219, 241, 246, 281, 283, and 286 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Heart Act'."

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

All functions of Public Health Service, of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, and of all other officers and employees of the Public Health Service, and all functions of all agencies of or in the Public Health Service transferred to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, effective June 25, 1966, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

PURPOSE OF THIS PART

Section 2 of act June 16, 1948, provided that: "The purpose of this Act [sections 201, 203, 206, 210, 218, 219, 241, 246, 281, 284, 286, and 287 to 287d of this title] is to improve the health of the people of the United States through the conduct of researches, investigations, experiments, and demonstrations relating to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and circulation; assist and foster such researches and other activities by public and private agencies, and promote the coordination of all such researches and activities and the useful application of their results; provide training in matters relating to heart diseases, including refresher courses for physicians; and develop, and assist States and other agencies in the use of, the most effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart diseases."

§ 287a. Powers and duties of Surgeon General.

In carrying out the purposes of section 241 of this title 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) Fosterage of research.

Conduct, assist, and foster researches, investigations, experiments, and demonstrations relating to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases;

(b) Coordination of research and control programs. Promote the coordination of research and control programs conducted by the Institute, and similar programs conducted by other agencies, organizations, and individuals;

(c) Research facilities made available.

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) Grants-in-aid for research projects.

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) Establishment of information center.

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) Securement of expert advice and services.

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) Establishment of fellowships and traineeships.

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 allowances (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 Council, to public and other nonprofit institutions. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 412, as added June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 464.)

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in sections 287b, 287c of this title.

§ 287b. Administration of powers by Surgeon General; acceptance of gifts; memorials.

(a) In carrying out the provisions of section 287a of this title all appropriate provisions of section 241 of this title 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 287c of this title.

(b) The Surgeon General shall recommend to the Secretary acceptance of conditional gifts, pursuant to section 219 of this title, 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. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 413, as added June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 3(b), 62 Stat. 464, and amended 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff. Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631.)

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

Reference to the Federal Security Administrator in subsec. (b) was changed to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, which transferred all functions of the Federal Security Administrator to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. All agencies of the Federal Security Agency were transferred to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1. The Federal Security Agency and the office of Administrator were abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1.

ABOLITION OF OFFICE of Surgeon GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

§ 287c. Functions of Council.

The Council is authorized to(a) Review of research problems.

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

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General, for prosecution under section 287a of this title, 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 for grants-in-aid for research. Review applications from any university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution or agency, whether public or private, or from individuals, for grants-in-aid for research projects relating to heart diseases, 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 heart disease;

(c) Review applications for grants-in-aid for traineeships.

Review applications from any public or other nonprofit institution for grants-in-aid for training, instruction, and traineeships in matters relating to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart diseases, and certify to the Surgeon General its approval of such applications for grants-in-aid as it determines will best carry out the purposes of this chapter:

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(d) Collection and dissemination of information. 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) Recommendations for acceptance of conditional gifts.

Recommend to the Surgeon General for acceptance conditional gifts pursuant to section 219 of this title for carrying out the purposes of this part; and (f) Recommendations for administration of laws.

Advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Surgeon General with respect to carrying out the provisions of this part. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 414, as added June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 3(b), 62 Stat. 464.)

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 FR. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 287b of this title.

§ 287d. Repealed. Aug. 15, 1950, ch. 714, § 4 (c), 64 Stat. 447.

Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 415, as added June 16, 1948, ch. 621, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 598, which related to additional authority with respect to heart diseases, is now covered by section 286 of this title.

PART C.-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL RESEARCH AMENDMENTS

1948-Act June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 598, added heading of Part C.

§ 288. Establishment of Institute.

There is established in the Public Health Service a National Institute of Dental Research (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Institute"). (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 421, as added June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3(b), 62 Stat. 598.)

SHORT TITLE

Section 1 of act June 24, 1948, provided that: "This Act [which enacted this part, and amended sections 201, 210, 218, and 241 of this title] may be cited as the “National Dental Research Act".

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

All functions of Public Health Service, of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, and of all other officers and employees of the Public Health Service, and all functions of all agencies of or in the Public Health Service transferred to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, effective June 25, 1966, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

PURPOSE OF THIS PART

Section 2 of act June 24, 1948, provided that: "The purpose of this Act [sections 201, 210, 218, 241, and 288288c of this title] is to improve the dental health of the people of the United States through the conduct of researches, investigations, experiments, and studies relating to the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of dental diseases and conditions; assist and foster such researches and other activities by public and private agencies; provide training in matters relating to dental diseases and conditions; and promote the coordination of all such researches and activities and the useful application of their results, with a view to the development and prompt widespread use of the most effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental diseases and

conditions."

APPROPRIATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES

Section 5 of act June 24, 1948, as amended June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; July 19, 1956, ch. 637, 70 Stat. 578, authorized an appropriation of a sum not to exceed $4,000,000 for the erection and equipment of suitable and adequate buildings and facilities for the use of the National Institute of Dental Research and authorized the Administrator of General Services to acquire, by purchase, condemnation, donation, or otherwise, a suitable and adequate site or sites, selected on the advice of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, in or near the District of Columbia for such buildings and facilities and to erect thereon, furnish, and equip such buildings and facilities.

§ 288a. Powers and duties of Surgeon General.

In carrying out the purposes of section 241 of this title with respect to dental diseases and conditions the Surgeon General, through the Institute and in cooperation with the National Advisory Dental Research Council (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Council"), shall

(a) Fosterage of research.

Conduct, assist, and foster researches, investigations, experiments, and studies relating to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases and conditions;

(b) Coordination of research programs.

Promote the coordination of researches conducted by the Institute, and similar researches conducted by other agencies, organizations, and individuals:

(c) Establishment of fellowships.

Provide fellowships in the Institute from funds appropriated or donated for the purpose;

(d) Securement of expert advice and services.

Secure for the Institute consultation services and advice of persons from the United States or abroad who are experts in the field of dental diseases and conditions;

(e) Cooperation with State health agencies.

Cooperate with State health agencies in the prevention and control of dental diseases and conditions; and

(f) Establishment of traineeships.

Provide training and instruction and establish and maintain traineeships, in the Institute and elsewhere in matters relating to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases and conditions 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 Council, to public and other nonprofit institutions. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 422, as added June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 598.)

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in sections 288b, 288c of this title.

§ 288b. Administration of powers by Surgeon General; acceptance of gifts; memorials.

(a) In carrying out the provisions of section 288a of this title all appropriate provisions of section 241 of this title shall be applicable to the authority of the Surgeon General, and grants-in-aid for dental research and training projects shall be made only after review and recommendation of the Council made pursuant to section 288c of this title.

(b) The Surgeon General shall recommend to the Secretary acceptance of conditional gifts, pursuant to section 219 of this title, for study, investigation, or research into the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis or treatment of dental diseases and conditions, 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. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 423, as added June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3(b), 62 Stat. 598, and amended 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff. Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631.)

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

Reference to the Federal Security Administrator in subsec. (b) was changed to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, pursuant to 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, set

out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, which transferred all functions of the Federal Security Administrator to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. All agencies of the Federal Security Agency were transferred to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1. The Federal Security Agency and the office of Administrator were abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1.

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

§ 288c. Functions of Council.

The Council is authorized to(a) Review of research problems.

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 dental diseases and conditions, and certify approval to the Surgeon General, for prosecution under section 288a (a) of this title, 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 dental diseases and conditions;

(b) Collection and dissemination of information.

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 dental diseases and conditions, 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 agencies and organizations (public or private), physicians, dentists, or any other scientists, and for the information of the general public;

(c) Review applications for grants-in-aid for research. Review applications from any university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution, whether public or private, or from individuals, for grants-in-aid for research projects relating to dental diseases and conditions, 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 dental diseases and conditions:

(d) Recommendations for acceptance of conditional gifts.

Recommend to the Surgeon General for acceptance conditional gifts pursuant to section 219 of this title for carrying out the purposes of this part;

(e) Recommendations for administration of laws.

Make recommendations to the Surgeon General with respect to carrying out the provisions of this part; and

(f) Review applications for grants-in-aid for traineeships.

Review applications from any public or other nonprofit institution for grants-in-aid for training, instruction, and traineeships in matters relating to

the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases and conditions, and certify to the Surgeon General its approval of such applications for grantsin-aid as it determines will best carry out the purposes of this chapter. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 424, as added June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 598.)

ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERAL

The Office of the Surgeon General was abolished by section 3 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3 eff. June 25, 1966, 31 FR. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, and all functions thereof were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 1 of 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 288b of this title.

§§ 288d, 288e. Repealed. Aug. 15, 1950, ch. 714, § 4 (c), 64 Stat. 447.

Section 288d, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 425, as added June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 598, which related to additional authority with respect to dental diseases, is now covered by section 286 of this title.

Section 288e, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 426, as added June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 3 (b), 62 Stat. 598, related to annual appropriations.

PART D.-NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATISM, AND Metabolic Diseases, NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES AND STroke, and OTHER INSTITUTES

AMENDMENTS

1950-Act Aug. 15, 1950, ch. 714, § 2 (b), 64 Stat. 444, added heading of Part D.

§ 289. Congressional declaration of purpose.

The purpose of sections 210 (c), (g), 218, 286, and this part is to improve the health of the people of the United States through the conduct of researches, investigations, experiments, and demonstrations relating to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, poliomyelitis, blindness, leprosy, and other diseases; assist and foster such researches and other activities by public and private agencies, and promote the coordination of all such researches and activities and the useful application of their results; provide training in matters relating to such diseases; and develop, and assist States and other agencies in the use of, the most effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such diseases. (Aug. 15, 1950, ch. 714, § 1, 64 Stat. 443.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as a part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter

§ 289a. Establishment of Institutes; abolishment; expansion of already established Institutes.

(a) The Surgeon General shall establish in the Public Health Service an institute for research on arthritis, rheumatism, and metabolic diseases, and an institute for research on neurological diseases (including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis) and blindness, and he shall also establish a national advisory council or committee for each such institute to advise, consult with, and make recom47-500 0-71-vol. 9-10

mendations to him with respect to the activities of the institute with which each council or committee is concerned.

(b) The Surgeon General is authorized with the approval of the Secretary to establish in the Public Health Service one or more additional institutes to conduct and support scientific research and professional training relating to the cause, prevention, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of other particular diseases or groups of diseases (including poliomyelitis and leprosy) whenever the Surgeon General determines that such action is necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of section 241 of this title with respect to such disease or diseases. Any institute established pursuant to this subsection may in like manner be abolished and its functions transferred elsewhere in the Public Health Service upon a finding by the Surgeon General that a separate institute is no longer required for such purposes. In lieu of the establishment pursuant to this subsection of an additional institute with respect to any disease or diseases, the Surgeon General may expand the functions of any institute established under subsection (a) of this section or under any other provision of this chapter so as to include functions with respect to such disease or diseases and to terminate such expansion and transfer the functions given such institute elsewhere in the Service upon a finding by the Surgeon General that such expansion is no longer necessary. In the case of any such expansion of an existing institute, the Surgeon General may change the title thereof so as to reflect its new functions. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 431, as added Aug. 15, 1950, ch. 714, § 2 (b), 64 Stat. 444, and amended 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff. Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631; Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91-515, title VI, § 601(a)(2), 84 Stat 1310.)

AMENDMENTS

1970 Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91-515 added "or committee" following "council" wherever appearing therein.

INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES AND STROKE Section 7 of Pub. L. 90-639, Oct. 24, 1968, 82 Stat. 1362, provided in part that: "The name of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness is hereby changed to the 'National Institute for Neurological Diseases and Stroke'."

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

Reference to the Federal Security Administrator was changed to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, which transferred all functions of the Federal Security Administrator to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. All agencies of the Federal Security Agency were transferred to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1. The Federal Security Agency and the office of Administrator were abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1.

All functions of Public Health Service, of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, and of all other officers and employees of the Public Health Service, and all functions of all agencies of or in the Public Health Service transferred to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by 1966 Reorg. Plan No. 3, 31 F.R. 8855, 80 Stat. 1610, effective June 25, 1966, set out as a note under section 202 of this title.

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