30 U.S.C. § 1805 : US Code - Section 1805: Innovation in basic and advanced materials industries

Search 30 U.S.C. § 1805 : US Code - Section 1805: Innovation in basic and advanced materials industries

(a) Centers for Industrial Technology; recommendations for
establishment; activities
(1) In order to promote the use of more cost-effective, advanced
technology and other means of providing for innovation and
increased productivity within the basic and advanced materials
industries, the Council shall evaluate and make recommendations
regarding the establishment of Centers for Industrial Technology as
provided in Public Law 96-480 (15 U.S.C. 3705).
(2) The activities of such Centers shall focus on, but not be
limited to, the following generic materials areas: corrosion;
welding and joining of materials; advanced processing and
fabrication technologies; microfabrication; and fracture and
fatigue.
(b) Mechanism for dissemination of data; establishment;
computerization
In order to promote better use and innovation of materials in
design for improved safety or efficiency, the Council shall
establish in cooperation with the appropriate Federal agencies and
private industry, an effective mechanism for disseminating
materials property data in an efficient and timely manner. In
carrying out this responsibility, the Council shall consider, where
appropriate, the establishment of a computerized system taking into
account, to the maximum extent practicable, existing available
resources.