[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2008] [Pages 98-99] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]Office of Science and Technology Policy New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502 Phone, 202-456-7116. Fax, 202-456-6021. Internet, www.ostp.gov. Director John H. Marburger III Associate Director for Science Sharon L. Hays Associate Director for Technology Richard M. Russell Executive Director for the National Science and Nestor Ramirez Technology Council Executive Director for the President's Committee Scott Steele of Advisors on Science and Technology ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Office of Science and Technology Policy was established within the Executive Office of the President by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6611). The Office serves as a source of scientific, engineering, and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government. In carrying out this [[Page 99]] mission, the Office advises the President of scientific and technological considerations involved in areas of national concern, including the economy, national security, health, foreign relations, and the environment; evaluates the scale, quality, and effectiveness of the Federal effort in science and technology; provides advice and assistance to the President, the Office of Management and Budget, and Federal agencies throughout the Federal budget development process; and assists the President in providing leadership and coordination for the research and development programs of the Federal Government. For further information, contact the Office of Science and Technology Policy, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Phone, 202-456-7116. Fax, 202-456-6021. Internet, www.ostp.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------