In this subchapter: (1) Advisory Council The term “ Advisory Council ” means the National Advisory Council on Healthcare Research and Quality established under section 299c of this title . (2) Agency The term “ Agency ” means the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . (3) Director The term “ Director ” means the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 948, formerly § 928, as added Pub. L. 106–129, § 2(a) , Dec. 6, 1999 , 113 Stat. 1670 ; renumbered § 938 and amended Pub. L. 109–41, § 2(a)(3) , (4), July 29, 2005 , 119 Stat. 424 ; renumbered § 948 and amended Pub. L. 111–148, title III, § 3013(a)(2) , (3), Mar. 23, 2010 , 124 Stat. 381 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions Prior sections 299d to 299j were repealed by Pub. L. 99–117, § 12(d) , Oct. 7, 1985 , 99 Stat. 495 . Section 299d, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 904, as added Oct. 6, 1965 , Pub. L. 89–239, § 2 , 79 Stat. 928 ; amended Oct. 15, 1968 , Pub. L. 90–574, title I, § 104 , 82 Stat. 1005 ; Oct. 30, 1970 , Pub. L. 91–515, title I , §§ 106, 111(b), 84 Stat. 1299 , 1301, authorized Secretary to make grants for establishment and operation of regional medical programs and set forth requirements for grant applications. Section 299e, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 905, as added Oct. 6, 1965 , Pub. L. 89–239, § 2 , 79 Stat. 929 ; amended Oct. 15, 1968 , Pub. L. 90–574, title I, § 105 , 82 Stat. 1005 ; Oct. 30, 1970 , Pub. L. 91–515, title I , §§ 107(a), 111(b), title VI, § 601(b)(2), (4), 84 Stat. 1299 , 1301, 1311; Oct. 17, 1979 , Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b) , 93 Stat. 695 , provided for establishment of a National Advisory Council on Regional Medical Programs and its functions. Section 299f, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 906, as added Oct. 6, 1965 , Pub. L. 89–239, § 2 , 79 Stat. 930 ; amended Oct. 30, 1970 , Pub. L. 91–515, title I, § 111(b) , 84 Stat. 1301 , authorized Secretary to establish rules and regulations covering terms of approval of grant applications and coordination of programs. Section 299g, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 907, as added Oct. 6, 1965 , Pub. L. 89–239, § 2 , 79 Stat. 930 ; amended Oct. 30, 1970 , Pub. L. 91–515, title I , §§ 108, 111(b), 84 Stat. 1300 , 1301, directed Secretary to compile a list of facilities equipped and staffed to provide most advanced methods for diagnosing and treating certain diseases and illnesses. Section 299h, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 908, as added Oct. 6, 1965 , Pub. L. 89–239, § 2 , 79 Stat. 930 , called for a report to the President and the Congress on or before June 30, 1967 , by Surgeon General concerning activities under this subchapter with required statements, appraisals, and recommendations. Section 299i, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 909, as added Oct. 6, 1965 , Pub. L. 89–239, § 2 , 79 Stat. 930 ; amended Oct. 30, 1970 , Pub. L. 91–515, title I , §§ 109, 111(b), 84 Stat. 1300 , 1301; Oct. 17, 1979 , Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b) , 93 Stat. 695 , provided for recordkeeping by grant recipients and for accessibility of records for audit and examination. Section 299j, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 910, as added Oct. 15, 1968 , Pub. L. 90–574, title I, § 106 , 82 Stat. 1005 ; amended Oct. 30, 1970 , Pub. L. 91–515, title I, § 110 , 84 Stat. 1300 , related to grants and contracts for multiprogram services, costs of special projects, and support of research, studies, investigations, training, and demonstrations. Amendments 2010—Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–148, § 3013(a)(3) , made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 299c of this title , requiring no change in text. 2005—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–41, § 2(a)(4) , made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 299c of this title , requiring no change in text.