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(2) a thorough consideration of the ethical, 
moral, social, economic, and political implications of 
the development and use of such technology ; and 
(c) a study of the current and anticipated industrial 
applications of recombinant DNA research. 
Sec. 203. (a) The Commission may for the purpose of 
carrying out its duties hold such hearings, sit and act at such 
times and places, take such testimony, and receive such 
evidence as the Commission deems advisable. 
(b) The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of 
such staff personnel as it deems desirable. Such personnel 
shall be appointed subject to the provisions of title 5, United 
States Code, governing appointments in the competitive 
service, and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions 
of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title 
relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates. 
(c) The Commission may procure, in accordance with 
the provisions of section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, 
the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consult- 
ants. Persons so employed shall receive compensation at a 
rate to be fixed by the Commission, but not exceeding for 
any day (including traveltime) the daily equivalent of the 
effective rate for grade GS-18 of the General Schedule. 
While away from his home or regular place of business in the 
performance of services for the Commission, any such person 
[Appendix B — 42] 
