A bill to transfer to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority of the Secretary of Energy to conduct epidemiological studies of the effects of radiation, and for other purposes.
Radiation Reorganization Act of 1985 - Transfers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority of the Secretary of Energy to conduct epidemiological studies of radiation effects. Directs the Secretary to exercise such authority through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control.
Establishes an advisory panel comprised of individuals representing: (1) public interest groups; (2) experts in epidemiological studies of radiation effects upon health; and (3) public health officials.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from Environmental Protection Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, GAO, OTA, OMB, Defense Department, Energy Department, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Health and Human Services Department.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Health and Human Services Department.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Environmental Protection Agency.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Subcommittee on Energy and Government Processes. Hearings held.
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