of the remainder of the title, of any such amendments, and of the application of such provisions to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby. VI Matters relating to emerging technologies 601. Modifications to duties of Director of Science and Technology (a) Modifications Section 103E of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3030 ) is amended to read as follows: 103E. Director of Science and Technology (a) Director of Science and Technology (1) Director of Science and Technology There is a Director of Science and Technology within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence who shall be appointed by and shall report directly to the Director of National Intelligence. (2) Qualifications for appointment The Director of Science and Technology shall be appointed from among Federal employees and shall have a professional background and experience appropriate for the duties of the Director of Science and Technology. (3) Responsibilities The Director of Science and Technology shall be responsible for— (A) leading the strategic vision for and prioritization of covered activities of the intelligence community