; (7) perform such other duties and functions and make and furnish such studies and reports thereon, and recommendations with respect to matters of policy and legislation as the President may request; and (8) coordinate, as appropriate, Federal permitting with respect to manufacturing and industrial innovation. (b) Intergovernmental Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Panel (1) Establishment The Chief Manufacturing Officer shall establish an Intergovernmental Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Panel (referred to in this title as the Panel ) within the Office, the purpose of which shall be to— (A) identify instances in which the policies of the Federal Government with respect to manufacturing and industrial innovation can help address problems at the State and local levels; (B) identify instances in which the policies of the Federal Government unnecessarily impede manufacturing and industry; (C) make recommendations for addressing the problems described in subparagraph (A); and (D) advise and assist the Chief Manufacturing Officer in identifying and fostering policies to facilitate the application to and incorporation of federally funded research and development into manufacturing and industrial innovation in the United States, so as to maximize the application of such research. (2) Composition The Panel shall be composed of— (A) the Chief Manufacturing Officer, or a representative of the Chief Manufacturing Officer; (B) not fewer than 10 members representing the interests of the States, appointed by the Chief Manufacturing Officer after consultation with State officials; (C) the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology; (D) the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (E) the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy; (F) the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training; (G) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration