PUBLIC LAWS-OH. 373-JULY 1, 1944 Review of research projects. Collection and dis- aeminatonof informa- Review of applica- tions for grants-in-aid. Beommendations. FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL SEC. 404. The council is authorized- (a) to 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 cancer, and certify approval to the Surgeon General, for prosecution under section 402, of any such projects which it believes show promise of mak- ing valuable contributions to human knowledge with respect to the cause, prevention, or methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer; (b) to collect information as to studies which are being car- ried 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 informa- tion of the general public; (c) 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) to recommend to the Surgeon General for acceptance con- ditional gifts pursuant to section 501 of this Act; and (e) to make recommendations to the Surgeon General with respect to carrying out the provisions of this title. APPROPRIATIONS ites and on uste- Sac. 405. Appropriations to carry out the purposes of this title tion. shall be available for the acquisition of land or the erection of build- erson servce. ings 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 41 U.8.0.1 . if deemed necessary, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes; 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 title. OTHER WORK WITH RESPECT TO CANCER SEC. 406. This title shall not be construed as limiting (a) the functions or authority of the Surgeon General or the Public Health Service under any other title of this Act, or of any other officer or agency of the United States, relating to the study of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer; or (b) the expenditure of money therefor. 708 [58 STAT.
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