[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[August 11, 1992]
[Pages 1339-1340]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report on Radiation 
Control for Health and Safety
August 11, 1992

To the Congress of the United States:
    In accordance with section 540 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360qq) (previously section 360D of the Public 
Health Service Act), I am submitting the report of the Department of 
Health and Human Services regarding the administration of the Radiation 
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 during calendar year 1991.
    The report recommends the repeal of section 540 of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act that requires the completion of this annual 
report. All the information found in this report is available to the 
Congress on a more immediate basis through Center technical reports, the 
Radiological Health Bulletin, and other publicly avail-

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able sources. This annual report serves little useful purpose and 
diverts Agency resources from more productive activities.

                                                             George Bush

The White House,
August 11, 1992.