### Question
How does OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY define scientific collection?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6624*, **scientific collection** is defined as:

> a set of physical specimens, living or inanimate, created for the purpose of supporting science and serving as a long-term research asset, rather than for their market value as collectibles or their historical, artistic, or cultural significance, and, as appropriate and feasible, the associated specimen data and materials

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6624*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY**

