42 U.S.C. § 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. ( Pub. L. 102–486, title XXII, § 2205 , Oct. 24, 1992 , 106 Stat. 3091 .)

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