PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29, 1992 106 STAT. 4475

M(i) develop options for improving fiscal equity in
the allotment of grants under section 110;

"(ii) provide guidance on implementing the order
of selection described in section 101(a)(5XA); and

"(iii) address the shortage of rehabilitation
professionals.
*(C) REPORTS.—

"(i) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than January 30,
1995, the National Commission shall prepare and issue
a comprehensive interim report to the President, the
Committee on Education and Labor of the House of
Representatives, and the Committee on Labor and
Human Resources of the Senate, containing the results
of the studies and analyses described in subparagraphs
(A) and (B) and specific recommendations for amend-
ments to this Act needed to promote the provision
of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and
independent living services on behalf of individuals
with disabilities.

"(ii) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than January 30,
1997, the National Commission shall prepare and issue
a comprehensive final report to the President, the
Committee on Education and Labor of the House of
Representatives, and the Committee on Labor and
Human Resources of the Senate, containing the results
and recommendations described in clause (i).
"(3) POWERS.—

"(A) HEARINGS.—The National Commission may hold
such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take
such testimony, and receive such evidence as trie National
Commission determines to be necessary to carry out its
functions.

"(B) INFORMATION.—

"(i) FEDERAL ENTITIES.—The National Commission
may secure directly from any Federal department or
agency such information (including statistics) as the
National Commission considers necessary to carry out
the functions of the National Commission. Upon
request of the Chairperson of the National Commission,
the head of such department or agency shall furnish
such information to the National Commission.

"(ii) OTHER ENTITIES.—The National Commission
may secure, directly or by contract or other means,
such additional information as the National Commis-
sion determines to be necessary from universities,
research institutions, foundations, State and local
agencies, and other public or private agencies.
"(C) CONSULTATION.—The National Commission is
authorized to consult with—

"(i) any organization representing individuals with
disabilities;

"(ii) public or private service providers;

"(iii) Federal, State, and local agencies;

"(iv) individual experts;

"(v) institutions of higher education involved in
the preparation of vocational rehabilitation services
personnel; and