(d)
Decision on recommendations
(1)
In general
Not later than 180 days after the Advisory Committee issues a recommendation pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall adopt or reject such recommendation.
(2)
Pending recommendations
The Secretary shall adopt or reject any recommendation issued by the Advisory Committee that is pending on April 24, 2008, by not later than 180 days after April 24, 2008.
(3)
Determinations to be made public
The Secretary shall publicize any determination on adopting or rejecting a recommendation of the Advisory Committee pursuant to this subsection, including the justification for the determination.
(e)
Annual report
Not later than 3 years after April 24, 2008, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Advisory Committee shall—
(1)
publish a report on peer-reviewed newborn screening guidelines, including follow-up and treatment, in the United States;
(2)
submit such report to the appropriate committees of Congress, the Secretary, the Interagency Coordinating Committee established under section
300b–13 of this title, and the State departments of health; and
(3)
disseminate such report on as wide a basis as practicable, including through posting on the internet clearinghouse established under section
300b–11 of this title.
(f)
Continuation of operation of Committee
Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), the Advisory Committee shall continue to operate during the 5-year period beginning on April 24, 2008.
(g)
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, $1,012,500 for fiscal year 2010, $1,025,000 for fiscal year 2011, $1,037,500 for fiscal year 2012, and $1,050,000 for fiscal year 2013.