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nical or unintended. Since the language involved, however, can be 
read several different ways, the change made by this Committee has 
created a different problem concerning enforcement methodology. It is 
expected that a corrective amendment will be offered on the floor. 
Section 108. (P. 17, Line 1.) Add new subsection: 
(c) No part of this title shall remain in effect beyond the 
end of the period specified in section 102(a) (1). 
The addition assures that all parts of Title I expire at the end of 2 
years. Without this provision certain sections of Title I would appar- 
ently remain in force indefinitely. 
Title II 
Section 201(a) and (b). (P. 17, lines 6-7, 12-13.) Substitute “the 
President” for “Secretary” as the authority to appoint members of the 
genetic manipulation study Commission. 
The amendment was prompted in order to assure a broader input 
of recommendations for Commission membership. Since considerable 
genetic research is done or supported by agencies of government 
other than NIH, it appeared reasonable that their representatives 
have a voice, through the President, in making recommendations. The 
Commission itself, however, is retained under the Secretary of HEW. 
Section 201(b). (P. 17, line 15.) Substitute “in such fields as” for 
“in the fields of.” 
As first reported, the bill would limit membership on the Commis- 
sion to certain fields or scientific disciplines. The amendment makes 
the fields specified in the bill exemplary but not exclusive. 
Section 202(1) (C). (P. 19, lines 16-17.) Substitute “such risks to 
health and the environment as may be presented” for “the risk to 
health and the environment presented.” 
The amendment is to avoid inducing conclusions that these risks 
have been shown to be conclusive as of this time, whereas the risks, 
if any, are currently unknown. 
Section 202(2) (B). (P. 10, line 6.) Add the word “environmental.” 
The additions assures inclusions of environmental factors in the 
Commission’s studies. 
Section 202(2) (B). (P. 20, lines 8-10.) Add the phrase: “as well 
as the significance of lessons learned through recombinant DNA re- 
search and its allied science policy issues. . . .” 
The addition directs the Commission to evaluate experiences gained 
through issues associated with DNA research as it considers the im- 
plications of future genetic technology. 
Section 202. (P. 20, lines 11-14.) Add new subsection: 
(C) a comprehensive assessment of the status and appli- 
cation, achieved or anticipated, or genetic manipulation tech- 
nology in other nations engaged in such activities. 
The amendment adds a new dimension to the “long-term conse- 
quences” portion of the Commission’s activities. It emphasizes the 
need to conduct Commission surveys in an international context. 
Section 204(a). (P. 20, line 25.) Substitute “Commission” for 
“Secretary.” 
The amendment is for purposes of conformance only. 
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