15 U.S.C. § 278j : US Code - Section 278J: Studies by National Research Council

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The Director may periodically contract with the National Research
Council for advice and studies to assist the Institute to serve
United States industry and science. The subjects of such advice and
studies may include -
(1) the competitive position of the United States in key areas
of manufacturing and emerging technologies and research
activities which would enhance that competitiveness;
(2) potential activities of the Institute, in cooperation with
industry and the States, to assist in the transfer and
dissemination of new technologies for manufacturing and quality
assurance; and
(3) identification and assessment of likely barriers to
widespread use of advanced manufacturing technology by the United
States workforce, including training and other initiatives which
could lead to a higher percentage of manufacturing jobs of United
States companies being located within the borders of our country.