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1 and scientific 'principles which should underlie the conduct, 
2 applications, and use of recombinant DNA activities which 
3 shall include: 
4 “(. 1) an analysis and evaluation of scientific and 
5 technological advances in past, present, and projected 
6 recombinant DNA activities in the United States and 
7 other countries; 
8 “(. 2) an analysis and evaluation of the implication 
9 of the application of such advances, both for individuals 
10 and for society; 
11 “(3) an analysis and evaluation of the laws and 
12 ethical principles governing the use and potential appli- 
13 cation of recombinant DNA technology; 
14 u (4) an analysis of the exemptions given State and 
15 political subdivisions of States from Federal preemption, 
16 including an analysis of the reasons therefor; 
17 “(5) an analysis and evaluation of the implications 
18 of recombinant DNA activities within the field of genetic 
19 engineering; 
20 u (6) an analysis of the advantages and disadvan- 
21 tages of approaches for assuring the safest and most 
22 appropriate applications and uses of recombinant DNA 
23 with regard to the protection of researchers, workers, the 
24 general public, and the environment; 
25 “(7) any proposals for changes in the definition of 
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