42 U.S.C. § 13505 : US Code - Section 13505: Integration of research and development

Search 42 U.S.C. § 13505 : US Code - Section 13505: Integration of research and development

Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in
consultation with appropriate representatives of industry,
institutions of higher education, Department of Energy national
laboratories, and professional and technical societies, shall
prepare and submit to Congress a 5-year program plan for improving
the integration of basic energy research programs with other energy
programs within the Department of Energy. Such program plan shall
include -
(1) an evaluation of current procedures and mechanisms used to
achieve such integration;
(2) an assessment of the role that the Department of Energy
national laboratories play in such integration;
(3) an identification and evaluation of models that could
enhance such integration;
(4) an identification and evaluation of new programs,
mechanisms, and related policy options that could improve the
integrating process, including -
(A) set aside funding for matching or leveraging basic and
applied programs;
(B) more formal linkages; and
(C) program coordination;
(5) recommendations for expanded research and development and
new technology areas; and
(6) budget estimates for activities under this section.