33 U.S.C. § 2329 : US Code - Section 2329: International outreach program

Search 33 U.S.C. § 2329 : US Code - Section 2329: International outreach program

(a) In general
The Secretary is authorized to engage in activities to inform the
United States maritime industry and port authorities of
technological innovations abroad that could significantly improve
waterborne transportation in the United States, both inland and
deep draft. Such activities may include -
(1) development, monitoring, assessment, and dissemination of
information about foreign water transportation and port
facilities that could significantly improve water transportation
in the United States;
(2) research, development, training, and other forms of
technology transfer and exchange; and
(3) offering technical services which cannot be readily
obtained in the private sector to be incorporated in the
proposals of port authorities or other water transportation
developers if the costs for assistance will be recovered under
the terms of each project.
(b) Cooperation
The Secretary may carry out the provisions of this section in
cooperation with Federal departments and agencies, State and local
agencies, authorities, institutions, corporations (profit or
nonprofit), foreign governments, or other organizations.
(c) Funding
The funds to carry out the provisions of this section shall
include funds deposited in a special account with the Secretary of
the Treasury for such purposes by any cooperating entity or
organization according to cost-sharing agreements proscribed by the
Secretary. Reimbursement for services provided under this section
shall be credited to the appropriation concerned.