#aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bejc ,,an ,,act ,to establish ,department of ,energy policy for science and energy research and development programs1 and reform ,national ,laboratory management and technology transfer programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,laboratory ,modernization and ,technology ,transfer,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajb4 ,inclusion of early stage technology demonstration in authorized technology transfer activities4,sec4 #ajc4 ,sense of ,congress on accelerating energy innovation4,sec4 #ajd4 ,restoration of laboratory directed research and development program4,sec4 #aje4 ,research grants database4,sec4 #ajf4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment4,sec4 #ajg4 ,agreements for commercializing technology pilot program4,sec4 #ajh4 ,short-term cost-share pilot program4,title ,,ii--,department of ,energy ,research ,coordination,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjb4 ,protection of information4,sec4 #bjc4 ,crosscutting research and development4,sec4 #bjd4 ,strategic research portfolio analysis and coordination plan4,sec4 #bje4 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure4,sec4 #bjf4 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs4,title ,,iii--,department of ,energy ,office of ,science ,policy,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4,sec4 #cjb4 ,mission4,sec4 #cjc4 ,basic energy sciences4,sec4 #cjd4 ,advanced scientific computing research4,sec4 #cje4 ,high-energy physics4,sec4 #cjf4 ,biological and environmental research4,sec4 #cjg4 ,fusion energy4,sec4 #cjh4 ,nuclear physics4,sec4 #cji4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,science of the ,department1 except as otherwise indicated4 7#c7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 ,i ,laboratory ,modernization and ,technology ,transfer #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,laboratory ,modernization and ,technology ,transfer ,act4 #ajb4 ,inclusion of early stage technology demonstration in authorized technology transfer activities ,section #ajja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,early stage technology demonstration ,the ,secretary shall permit the directors of the ,national ,laboratories to use funds authorized to support technology transfer within the ,department to carry out early stage and precommercial technology demonstration activities to remove technology barriers that limit private sector interest and demonstrate potential commercial applications of any research and technologies arising from ,national ,laboratory activities4 4 #ajc4 ,sense of ,congress on accelerating energy innovation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 although important progress has been made in cost reduction and deployment of clean energy technologies1 accelerating clean energy innovation will help meet critical competitiveness1 energy security1 and environmental goals2 7#b7 accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation in the ,united ,states calls for-- 7,a7 supporting existing research and development programs at the ,department and the world-class ,national ,laboratories2 7,b7 exploring and developing new pathways for innovators1 investors1 and decision-makers to leverage the resources of the ,department for addressing the challenges and comparative strengths of geographic regions2 and 7,c7 recognizing the financial constraints of the ,department1 regularly reviewing clean energy programs to ensure that taxpayer investments are maximized2 7#c7 the energy supply1 demand1 policies1 markets1 and resource options of the ,united ,states vary by geographic region2 7#d7 a regional approach to innovation can bridge the gaps between local talent1 institutions1 and industries to identify opportunities and convert ,united ,states investment into domestic companies2 and 7#e7 ,congress1 the ,secretary1 and energy industry participants should advance efforts that promote international1 domestic1 and regional cooperation on the research and development of energy innovations that-- 7,a7 provide clean1 affordable1 and reliable energy for everyone2 7,b7 promote economic growth2 7,c7 are critical for energy security2 and 7,d7 are sustainable without government support4 #ajd4 ,restoration of laboratory directed research and development program 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall ensure that laboratory operating contractors do not allocate costs of general and administrative overhead to laboratory directed research and development4 7b7 ,exception for national security laboratories ,this section shall not apply to the national security laboratories with respect to which section #caai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7 applies4 #aje4 ,research grants database 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a public database1 accessible on the website of the ,department1 that contains a searchable listing of each unclassified research and development project contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 task order for a federally funded research and development center1 or other transaction administered by the ,department4 7b7 ,requirements ,each listing described in subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 for each listed project1 the ,department office carrying out the project1 the project name1 an abstract or summary of the project1 funding levels1 project duration1 contractor or grantee name 7including the names of any subcontractors71 and expected objectives and milestones4 7c7 ,relevant literature and patents ,the ,secretary shall provide information through the public database established under subsection 7a7 on relevant literature and patents that are associated with each research and development project contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 or other transaction1 of the ,department4 #ajf4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and as often as the ,secretary determines to be necessary thereafter1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes recommended changes to the policy of the ,department and legislative changes to section #ajja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 to improve the ability of the ,department to successfully transfer new energy technologies to the private sector4 #ajg4 ,agreements for commercializing technology pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the ,agreements for ,commercializing ,technology pilot program of the ,department1 as announced by the ,secretary on ,december #h1 #bjaa1 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,terms ,each agreement entered into pursuant to the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a7 shall provide to the contractor of the applicable ,national ,laboratory1 to the maximum extent determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 increased authority to negotiate contract terms1 such as intellectual property rights1 payment structures1 performance guarantees1 and multiparty collaborations4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,any director of a ,national ,laboratory may enter into an agreement pursuant to the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,agreements with non-,federal entities ,to carry out paragraph 7#a7 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall permit the directors of the ,national ,laboratories to execute agreements with a non-,federal entity1 including a non-,federal entity already receiving ,federal funding that will be used to support activities under agreements executed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 provided that such funding is solely used to carry out the purposes of the ,federal award4 7#c7 ,restriction ,the requirements of chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,bayh-,dole ,act7 shall apply if-- 7,a7 the agreement is a funding agreement 7as that term is defined in section #bja of that title72 and 7,b7 at least one of the parties to the funding agreement is eligible to receive rights under that chapter4 7d7 ,submission to secretary ,each affected director of a ,national ,laboratory shall submit to the ,secretary1 with respect to each agreement entered into under this section-- 7#a7 a summary of information relating to the relevant project2 7#b7 the total estimated costs of the project2 7#c7 estimated commencement and completion dates of the project2 and 7#d7 other documentation determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall require the contractor of the affected ,national ,laboratory to certify that each activity carried out under a project for which an agreement is entered into under this section-- 7#a7 is not in direct competition with the private sector2 and 7#b7 does not present1 or minimizes1 any apparent conflict of interest1 and avoids or neutralizes any actual conflict of interest1 as a result of the agreement under this section4 7f7 ,extension ,the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be extended until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,overall assessment ,not later than #fj days after the date described in subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with directors of the ,national ,laboratories1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 assesses the overall effectiveness of the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a72 7,b7 identifies opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the pilot program2 7,c7 assesses the potential for program activities to interfere with the responsibilities of the ,national ,laboratories to the ,department2 and 7,d7 provides a recommendation regarding the future of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with directors of the ,national ,laboratories1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report that accounts for all incidences of1 and provides a justification for1 non-,federal entities using funds derived from a ,federal contract or award to carry out agreements pursuant to this section4 #ajh4 ,short-term cost-share pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ihh7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,exemption for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit institutions 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a research or development activity performed by an institution of higher education or nonprofit institution 7as defined in section #d of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc774 7,b7 ,termination date ,the exemption under subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply during the #b-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the use of cost-sharing waivers by the ,department under section #ihh7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7;b77 during the #b-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,annually during the #b-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the use of cost-sharing waivers by the ,department under section #ihh7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7;b77 during the period covered by the report4 ,,ii ,department of ,energy ,research ,coordination #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,energy ,research ,coordination ,act4 #bjb4 ,protection of information ,section #ejab of the ,america ,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking subsection 7n77#a7 and inserting subsection 7o77#a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7n7 as subsection 7o72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7m7 the following3 7n7 ,protection of information ,the following types of information collected by ,,arpa-,e from recipients of financial assistance awards shall be considered commercial and financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and not subject to disclosure under section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 7#a7 ,plans for commercialization of technologies developed under the award1 including business plans1 technology-to-market plans1 market studies1 and cost and performance models4 7#b7 ,investments provided to an awardee from third parties 7such as venture capital firms1 hedge funds1 and private equity firms71 including amounts and the percentage of ownership of the awardee provided in return for the investments4 7#c7 ,additional financial support that the awardee-- 7,a7 plans to or has invested into the technology developed under the award2 or 7,b7 is seeking from third parties4 7#d7 ,revenue from the licensing or sale of new products or services resulting from research conducted under the award4 4 #bjc4 ,crosscutting research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use the capabilities of the ,department to identify strategic opportunities for collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of innovative science and technologies4 7b7 ,existing programs2 coordination of activities ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall seek-- 7#a7 to leverage existing programs of the ,department2 and 7#b7 to consolidate and coordinate activities throughout the ,department to promote collaboration and crosscutting approaches within programs of the ,department4 7c7 ,additional actions ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prioritize activities that use all affordable domestic resources2 7#b7 develop a planning1 evaluation1 and technical assessment framework for setting objective long-term strategic goals and evaluating progress that-- 7,a7 ensures integrity and independence2 and 7,b7 provides the flexibility to adapt to market dynamics2 7#c7 ensure that activities shall be undertaken in a manner that does not duplicate other activities within the ,department or other ,federal ,government activities2 and 7#d7 identify programs that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders4 #bjd4 ,strategic research portfolio analysis and coordination plan ,the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended by striking section #iid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceh7 and inserting the following3 #iid4 ,strategic research portfolio analysis and coordination plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall periodically review all of the science and technology activities of the ,department in a strategic framework that takes into account-- 7#a7 the frontiers of science to which the ,department can contribute2 7#b7 the national needs relevant to the statutory missions of the ,department2 and 7#c7 global energy dynamics4 7b7 ,coordination analysis and plan 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop a plan to improve coordination and collaboration in research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities across organizational boundaries of the ,department4 7#b7 ,plan contents ,the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 crosscutting scientific and technical issues and research questions that span more than one program or major office of the ,department2 7,b7 ways in which the applied technology programs of the ,department are coordinating activities and addressing the questions referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 ways in which the technical interchange within the ,department1 particularly between the ,office of ,science and the applied technology programs1 could be enhanced1 including ways in which the research agendas of the ,office of ,science and the applied programs could better interact and assist each other2 7,d7 ways in which the ,secretary would ensure that the overall research agenda of the ,department includes1 in addition to fundamental1 curiosity-driven research1 fundamental research related to topics of concern to the applied programs1 and applications in ,departmental technology programs of research results generated by fundamental1 curiosity-driven research2 7,e7 critical assessments of any ongoing programs that have experienced subpar performance or cost overruns of #aj percent or more over one or more years2 7,f7 any activities that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders2 and 7,g7 detailed evaluations and proposals for innovation hubs1 institutes1 and research centers of the ,department1 including-- 7i7 an affirmation that the hubs1 institutes1 and research centers will-- 7,i7 advance the mission of the ,department2 and 7,,ii7 prioritize research1 development1 and demonstration2 and 7ii7 an affirmation that any hubs1 institutes1 or research centers that are established or renewed within the ,office of ,science are consistent with the mission of the ,office of ,science described in subsection 7c7 of section #bji of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaci74 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,every #d years1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 the results of the review under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the coordination plan under subsection 7b74 4 #bje4 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure 7a7 ,amendments ,section #iic of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 ,strategy for ,facilities and ,infrastructure2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended by striking the item relating to section #iic and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #iic4 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure4 4 #bjf4 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced energy technology ,the term advanced energy technology means-- 7,a7 an innovative technology-- 7i7 that produces energy from solar1 wind1 geothermal1 biomass1 tidal1 wave1 ocean1 or other renewable energy resources2 7ii7 that produces nuclear energy2 7iii7 for carbon capture and sequestration2 7iv7 that enables advanced vehicles1 vehicle components1 and related technologies that result in significant energy savings2 7v7 that generates1 transmits1 distributes1 uses1 or stores energy more efficiently than conventional technologies1 including through ,smart ,grid technologies2 or 7vi7 that enhances the energy independence and security of the ,united ,states by enabling improved or expanded supply and production of domestic energy resources1 including coal1 oil1 and natural gas2 7,b7 a research1 development1 demonstration1 or commercial application activity necessary to ensure the long-term1 secure1 and sustainable supply of an energy-critical element2 or 7,c7 any other innovative energy technology area identified by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,hub 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,hub means an ,energy ,innovation ,hub established under this section4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ,hub includes any ,energy ,innovation ,hub in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,qualifying entity ,the term qualifying entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 an appropriate ,state or ,federal entity1 including a federally funded research and development center of the ,department2 7,c7 a nongovernmental organization with expertise in advanced energy technology research1 development1 demonstration1 or commercial application2 or 7,d7 any other relevant entity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,authorization of program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to enhance the economic1 environmental1 and energy security of the ,united ,states by making awards to consortia for establishing and operating hubs1 to be known as ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 to conduct and support1 at1 if practicable1 one centralized location1 multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of advanced energy technologies4 7#b7 ,technology development focus ,the ,secretary shall designate for each ,hub a unique advanced energy technology or basic research focus4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of each ,hub with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department1 including the ,national ,laboratories1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency--,energy1 and ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers2 and 7,b7 industry4 7c7 ,application process 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive an award for the establishment and operation of a ,hub under subsection 7b77#a71 a consortium shall-- 7,a7 be composed of not fewer than two qualifying entities2 7,b7 operate subject to a binding agreement1 entered into by each member of the consortium1 that documents-- 7i7 the proposed partnership agreement1 including the governance and management structure of the ,hub2 7ii7 measures the consortium will undertake to enable cost-effective implementation of activities under the program described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7iii7 a proposed budget1 including financial contributions from non-,federal sources2 and 7,c7 operate as a nonprofit organization4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,a consortium seeking to establish and operate a ,hub under subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a detailed description of each element of the consortium agreement required under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,requirement ,if the consortium members will not be located at one centralized location1 the application under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a communications plan that ensures close coordination and integration of ,hub activities4 7#c7 ,selection 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select consortia for awards for the establishment and operation of ,hubs through a competitive selection process4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in selecting consortia under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the information disclosed by the consortium under this subsection2 and 7ii7 any existing facilities a consortium will provide for ,hub activities4 7d7 ,term 7#a7 ,in general ,an award made to a ,hub under this section shall be for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 after which the award may be renewed1 subject to a rigorous merit review4 7#b7 ,existing ,hubs ,a ,hub already in existence on1 or undergoing a renewal process on1 the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 may continue to receive support during the #e-year period beginning on the date of establishment of that ,hub2 and 7,b7 shall be eligible for renewal of that support at the end of that #e-year period4 7e7 ,hub ,operations 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,hub shall conduct or provide for multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of advanced energy technologies within the technology development focus designated under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,activities ,each ,hub shall-- 7,a7 encourage collaboration and communication among the member qualifying entities of the consortium and awardees2 7,b7 develop and publish proposed plans and programs on a publicly accessible website2 7,c7 submit an annual report to the ,department summarizing the activities of the ,hub1 including-- 7i7 detailing organizational expenditures2 and 7ii7 describing each project undertaken by the ,hub2 and 7,d7 monitor project implementation and coordination4 7#c7 ,conflicts of ,interest ,each ,hub shall maintain conflict of interest procedures1 consistent with the conflict of interest procedures of the ,department4 7#d7 ,prohibition on construction 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 no funds provided under this section may be used for construction of new buildings or facilities for ,hubs2 and 7ii7 construction of new buildings or facilities shall not be considered as part of the non-,federal share of a ,hub cost-sharing agreement4 7,b7 ,test bed and renovation exception ,nothing in this paragraph prohibits the use of funds provided under this section or non-,federal cost share funds for the construction of a test bed or renovations to existing buildings or facilities for the purposes of research if the ,secretary determines that the test bed or renovations are limited to a scope and scale necessary for the research to be conducted4 ,,iii ,department of ,energy ,office of ,science ,policy #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,energy ,office of ,science ,policy ,act4 #cjb4 ,mission ,section #bji of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaci7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,office of ,science shall be the delivery of scientific discoveries1 capabilities1 and major scientific tools to transform the understanding of nature and to advance the energy1 economic1 and national security of the ,united ,states4 4 #cjc4 ,basic energy sciences 7a7 ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program to provide awards1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 to multi-institutional collaborations or other appropriate entities to conduct fundamental and use-inspired energy research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs4 7#b7 ,collaborations ,a collaboration receiving an award under this subsection may include multiple types of institutions and private sector entities4 7#c7 ,selection and duration 7,a7 ,in general ,a collaboration under this subsection shall be selected for a period of #d years4 7,b7 ,existing centers ,an ,energy ,frontier ,research ,center in existence and supported by the ,director on the date of enactment of this ,act may continue to receive support for a period of #d years beginning on the date of establishment of that center4 7,c7 ,reapplication ,after the end of the period described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 as applicable1 a recipient of an award may reapply for selection on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 7,d7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7#d7 ,no funding for construction ,no funding provided pursuant to this subsection may be used for the construction of new buildings or facilities4 7b7 ,basic energy sciences user facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program for the development1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of national user facilities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the national user facilities developed1 constructed1 operated1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall serve the needs of the ,department1 industry1 the academic community1 and other relevant entities to create and examine materials and chemical processes for the purpose of improving the competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,included facilities ,the national user facilities developed1 constructed1 operated1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 x-ray light sources2 7,b7 neutron sources2 7,c7 nanoscale science research centers2 and 7,d7 such other facilities as the ,director considers appropriate1 consistent with section #bji of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaci74 7c7 ,accelerator research and development ,the ,director shall carry out research and development on advanced accelerator and storage ring technologies relevant to the development of basic energy sciences user facilities1 in consultation with the ,high ,energy ,physics and ,nuclear ,physics programs of the ,office of ,science4 7d7 ,solar fuels research initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,section #igc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcac7 is amended to read as follows3 #igc4 ,solar fuels research initiative 7a7 ,initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research initiative1 to be known as the ,solar ,fuels ,research ,initiative 7referred to in this section as the ,initiative7 to expand theoretical and fundamental knowledge of photochemistry1 electrochemistry1 biochemistry1 and materials science useful for the practical development of experimental systems to convert solar energy to chemical energy4 7#b7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out programs and activities under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources from-- 7,a7 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,program and the ,biological and ,environmental ,research ,program of the ,office of ,science2 and 7,b7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy4 7#c7 ,teams 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall organize activities among multidisciplinary teams to leverage1 to the maximum extent practicable1 expertise from the ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 and the private sector4 7,b7 ,goals ,the multidisciplinary teams described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall pursue aggressive1 milestone-driven1 basic research goals4 7,c7 ,resources ,the ,secretary shall provide sufficient resources to the multidisciplinary teams described in subparagraph 7,a7 to achieve the goals described in subparagraph 7,b7 over a period of time to be determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,additional activities ,the ,secretary may organize additional activities under this subsection through ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers1 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 or other organizational structures4 7b7 ,artificial photosynthesis 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out under the ,initiative a program to support research needed to bridge scientific barriers to1 and discover knowledge relevant to1 artificial photosynthetic systems4 7#b7 ,activities ,as part of the program described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,basic ,energy ,sciences shall support basic research to pursue distinct lines of scientific inquiry1 including-- 7i7 photoinduced production of hydrogen and oxygen from water2 and 7ii7 the sustainable photoinduced reduction of carbon dioxide to fuel products including hydrocarbons1 alcohols1 carbon monoxide1 and natural gas2 and 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy shall support translational research1 development1 and validation of physical concepts developed under the program4 7#c7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall review activities carried out under the program described in paragraph 7#a7 to determine the achievement of technical milestones4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 7c7 ,biochemistry1 replication of natural photosynthesis1 and related processes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out under the ,initiative a program to support research needed to replicate natural photosynthetic processes by use of artificial photosynthetic components and materials4 7#b7 ,activities ,as part of the program described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,basic ,energy ,sciences shall support basic research to expand fundamental knowledge to replicate natural synthesis processes1 including-- 7i7 the photoinduced reduction of dinitrogen to ammonia2 7ii7 the absorption of carbon dioxide from ambient air2 7iii7 molecular-based charge separation and storage2 7iv7 photoinitiated electron transfer2 and 7v7 catalysis in biological or biomimetic systems2 7,b7 the ,associate ,director of ,biological and ,environmental ,research shall support systems biology and genomics approaches to understand genetic and physiological pathways connected to photosynthetic mechanisms2 and 7,c7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy shall support translational research1 development1 and validation of physical concepts developed under the program4 7#c7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall review activities carried out under the program described in paragraph 7#a7 to determine the achievement of technical milestones4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended by striking the item relating to section #igc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #igc4 ,solar fuels research initiative4 4 7e7 ,electricity storage research initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ige of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcae7 is amended to read as follows3 #ige4 ,electricity storage research initiative 7a7 ,initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research initiative1 to be known as the ,electricity ,storage ,research ,initiative 7referred to in this section as the ,initiative7-- 7,a7 to expand theoretical and fundamental knowledge to control1 store1 and convert-- 7i7 electrical energy to chemical energy2 and 7ii7 chemical energy to electrical energy2 and 7,b7 to support scientific inquiry into the practical understanding of chemical and physical processes that occur within systems involving crystalline and amorphous solids1 polymers1 and organic and aqueous liquids4 7#b7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out programs and activities under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources from-- 7,a7 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,program1 the ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research ,program1 and the ,biological and ,environmental ,research ,program of the ,office of ,science2 and 7,b7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy4 7#c7 ,teams 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall organize activities among multidisciplinary teams to leverage1 to the maximum extent practicable1 expertise from the ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 and the private sector4 7,b7 ,goals ,the multidisciplinary teams described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall pursue aggressive1 milestone-driven1 basic research goals4 7,c7 ,resources ,the ,secretary shall provide sufficient resources to the multidisciplinary teams described in subparagraph 7,a7 to achieve the goals described in subparagraph 7,b7 over a period of time to be determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,additional activities ,the ,secretary may organize additional activities under this subsection through ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers1 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 or other organizational structures4 7b7 ,multivalent systems 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out under the ,initiative a program to support research needed to bridge scientific barriers to1 and discover knowledge relevant to1 multivalent ion materials in electric energy storage systems4 7#b7 ,activities ,as part of the program described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,basic ,energy ,sciences shall investigate electrochemical properties and the dynamics of materials1 including charge transfer phenomena and mass transport in materials2 and 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy shall support translational research1 development1 and validation of physical concepts developed under the program4 7#c7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall review activities carried out under the program described in paragraph 7#a7 to determine the achievement of technical milestones4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 7c7 ,electrochemistry modeling and simulation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out under the ,initiative a program to support research to model and simulate organic electrolytes1 including the static and dynamic electrochemical behavior and phenomena of organic electrolytes at the molecular and atomic level in monovalent and multivalent systems4 7#b7 ,activities ,as part of the program described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 in coordination with the ,associate ,director of ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research1 shall support the development of high performance computational tools through a joint development process to maximize the effectiveness of current and projected high performance computing systems2 and 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy shall support translational research1 development1 and validation of physical concepts developed under the program4 7#c7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall review activities carried out under the program described in paragraph 7#a7 to determine the achievement of technical milestones4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 7d7 ,mesoscale electrochemistry 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out under the ,initiative a program to support research needed to reveal electrochemistry in confined mesoscale spaces1 including scientific discoveries relevant to-- 7,a7 bio-electrochemistry and electrochemical energy conversion and storage in confined spaces2 and 7,b7 the dynamics of the phenomena described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,activities ,as part of the program described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,basic ,energy ,sciences and the ,associate ,director of ,biological and ,environmental ,research shall investigate phenomena of mesoscale electrochemical confinement for the purpose of replicating and controlling new electrochemical behavior2 and 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy shall support translational research1 development1 and validation of physical concepts developed under the program4 7#c7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall review activities carried out under the program described in paragraph 7#a7 to determine the achievement of technical milestones4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended by striking the item relating to section #ige and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ige4 ,electricity storage research initiative4 4 #cjd4 ,advanced scientific computing research 7a7 ,american super computing leadership 7#a7 ,renaming of ,act 7,a7 ,in general ,section #a of the ,department of ,energy ,high-,end ,computing ,revitalization ,act of #bjjd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dbc7 is amended by striking ,department of ,energy ,high-,end ,computing ,revitalization ,act of #bjjd and inserting ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act of #bjag4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #igf7;a77#a7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcaf7a77 is amended by striking ,department of ,energy ,high-,end ,computing ,revitalization ,act of #bjjd and inserting ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act of #bjag4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeda7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,exascale computing ,the term exascale computing means computing through the use of a computing machine that performs near or above #aj to the #ahth power operations per second4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking 1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,department of ,energy ,high-,end computing research and development program ,section #c of the ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eedb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking program and inserting coordinated program across the ,department2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking 1 which may and all that follows through architectures2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,exascale computing program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a research program 7referred to in this subsection as the ,program7 for exascale computing1 including the development of two or more exascale computing machine architectures1 to promote the missions of the ,department4 7#b7 ,execution 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 establish two or more ,national ,laboratory partnerships with industry partners and institutions of higher education for the research and development of two or more exascale computing architectures across all applicable organizations of the ,department2 7ii7 conduct mission-related codesign activities in developing the exascale computing architectures under clause 7i72 7iii7 develop such advancements in hardware and software technology as are required to fully realize the potential of an exascale production system in addressing ,department target applications and solving scientific problems involving predictive modeling and simulation and large scale data analytics and management2 7iv7 explore the use of exascale computing technologies to advance a broad range of science and engineering2 and 7v7 provide1 as appropriate1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 access for researchers in industries in the ,united ,states1 institutions of higher education1 ,national ,laboratories1 and other ,federal agencies to the exascale computing systems developed pursuant to clause 7i74 7,b7 ,selection of partners ,the ,secretary shall select the partnerships with the computing facilities of the ,department under subparagraph 7,a7 through a competitive1 peer-review process4 7#c7 ,codesign and application development 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 carry out the ,program through an integration of applications1 computer science1 applied mathematics1 and computer hardware architecture using the partnerships established pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 two or more exascale computing machine architectures are capable of solving ,department target applications and broader scientific problems1 including predictive modeling and simulation and large scale data analytics and management2 and 7ii7 conduct outreach programs to increase the readiness for the use of such platforms by domestic industries1 including manufacturers4 7,b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7i7 how the integration under subparagraph 7,a7 is furthering application science data and computational workloads across application interests1 including national security1 material science1 physical science1 cybersecurity1 biological science1 the ,materials ,genome and ,,brain ,initiatives of the ,president1 advanced manufacturing1 and the national electric grid2 and 7ii7 the roles and responsibilities of ,national ,laboratories and industry1 including the definition of the roles and responsibilities within the ,department to ensure an integrated program across the ,department4 7#d7 ,project review 7,a7 ,in general ,the exascale architectures developed pursuant to partnerships established pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall be reviewed through a project review process4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7i7 the results of the review conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the coordination and management of the ,program to ensure an integrated research program across the ,department4 7#e7 ,annual reports ,at the time of the budget submission of the ,department for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the members of the partnerships established pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 shall submit to ,congress a report that describes funding for the ,program as a whole by functional element of the ,department and critical milestones4 4 7b7 ,high-,performance computing and networking research ,the ,director shall support research in high-performance computing and networking relevant to energy applications1 including modeling1 simulation1 and advanced data analytics for basic and applied energy research programs carried out by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,applied mathematics and software development for high-,end computing systems ,the ,director shall carry out activities to develop1 test1 and support-- 7#a7 mathematics1 models1 and algorithms for complex systems and programming environments2 and 7#b7 tools1 languages1 and operating systems for high-end computing systems 7as defined in section #b of the ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeda774 #cje4 ,high-energy physics 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,director should incorporate the findings and recommendations of the report of the ,particle ,physics ,project ,prioritization ,panel entitled ,building for ,discovery3 ,strategic ,plan for ,u4,s4 ,particle ,physics in the ,global ,context into the planning process of the ,department2 and 7#b7 the nations that lead in particle physics by hosting international teams dedicated to a common scientific goal attract the world's best talent and inspire future generations of physicists and technologists4 7b7 ,international collaboration ,the ,director1 as practicable and in coordination with other appropriate ,federal agencies as necessary1 shall ensure the access of ,united ,states researchers to the most advanced accelerator facilities and research capabilities in the world1 including the ,large ,hadron ,collider4 7c7 ,neutrino research ,the ,director shall carry out research activities on rare decay processes and the nature of the neutrino1 which may include collaborations with the ,national ,science ,foundation or international collaborations4 7d7 ,dark energy and dark matter research ,the ,director shall carry out research activities on the nature of dark energy and dark matter1 which may include collaborations with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration or the ,national ,science ,foundation2 or international collaborations4 #cjf4 ,biological and environmental research 7a7 ,biological systems ,the ,director shall carry out research and development activities in fundamental1 structural1 computational1 and systems biology to increase systems-level understanding of the complex biological systems1 which may include activities-- 7#a7 to accelerate breakthroughs and new knowledge that would enable the cost-effective1 sustainable production of-- 7,a7 biomass-based liquid transportation fuels2 7,b7 bioenergy2 and 7,c7 biobased materials2 7#b7 to improve understanding of the global carbon cycle1 including processes for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere1 through photosynthesis and other biological processes1 for sequestration and storage2 and 7#c7 to understand the biological mechanisms used to transform1 immobilize1 or remove contaminants from subsurface environments4 7b7 ,limitation for research funds ,the ,director shall not approve new climate science-related initiatives without making a determination that such work is well-coordinated with any relevant work carried out by other ,federal agencies4 7c7 ,low-,dose radiation research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a research program on low-dose radiation4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program is to enhance the scientific understanding of1 and reduce uncertainties associated with1 the effects of exposure to low-dose radiation to inform improved risk-management methods4 #cjg4 ,fusion energy 7a7 ,fusion materials research and development ,as part of the activities authorized in section #igh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcah7-- 7#a7 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,nuclear ,energy of the ,department1 shall carry out research and development activities to identify1 characterize1 and demonstrate materials that can endure the neutron1 plasma1 and heat fluxes expected in a fusion power system2 and 7#b7 the ,director shall provide an assessment of-- 7,a7 the need for one or more facilities that can examine and test potential fusion and next generation fission materials and other enabling technologies relevant to the development of fusion power2 and 7,b7 whether a single new facility that substantially addresses magnetic fusion and next generation fission materials research needs is feasible1 in conjunction with the expected capabilities of facilities operational as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,tokamak research and development ,the ,director shall support research and development activities and facility operations to optimize the tokamak approach to fusion energy4 7c7 ,inertial fusion energy research and development ,the ,director shall support research and development activities for inertial fusion for energy applications4 7d7 ,alternative and enabling concepts ,the ,director shall support research and development activities and facility operations at institutions of higher education1 ,national ,laboratories1 and private facilities in the ,united ,states for a portfolio of alternative and enabling fusion energy concepts that may provide solutions to significant challenges to the establishment of a commercial magnetic fusion power plant1 prioritized based on the ability of the ,united ,states to play a leadership role in the international fusion research community4 7e7 ,coordination with ,,arpa-,e ,the ,director shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy 7referred to in this subsection as ,,arpa-,e7 to-- 7#a7 assess the potential for any fusion energy project supported by ,,arpa-,e to represent a promising approach to a commercially viable fusion power plant2 7#b7 determine whether the results of any fusion energy project supported by ,,arpa-,e merit the support of follow-on research activities carried out by the ,office of ,science2 and 7#c7 avoid the unintentional duplication of activities4 7f7 ,fairness in competition for solicitations for international project activities ,section #cc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjec7 is amended by inserting before the first sentence the following3 ,in this section1 with respect to international research projects1 the term private facilities or laboratories means facilities or laboratories located in the ,united ,states44 7g7 ,identification of priorities 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the fusion energy research and development activities that the ,department proposes to carry out over the #aj-year period following the date of the report under not fewer than #c realistic budget scenarios1 including a scenario based on #c-percent annual growth in the non-,,iter portion of the budget for fusion energy research and development activities4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify specific areas of fusion energy research and enabling technology development in which the ,united ,states can and should establish or solidify a lead in the global fusion energy development effort2 7ii7 identify priorities for initiation of facility construction and facility decommissioning under each of the three budget scenarios described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 assess the ability of the fusion workforce of the ,united ,states to carry out the activities identified under clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 including the adequacy of programs at institutions of higher education in the ,united ,states to train the leaders and workers of the next generation of fusion energy researchers4 7#b7 ,process ,in order to develop the report required under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall leverage best practices and lessons learned from the process used to develop the most recent report of the ,particle ,physics ,project ,prioritization ,panel of the ,high ,energy ,physics ,advisory ,panel4 7#c7 ,requirement ,no member of the ,fusion ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee shall be excluded from participating in developing or voting on final approval of the report required under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 #cjh4 ,nuclear physics 7a7 ,isotope ,development and ,production for ,research ,applications ,the ,director-- 7#a7 may carry out a program for the production of isotopes1 including the development of techniques to produce isotopes1 that the ,secretary determines are needed for research1 medical1 industrial1 or related purposes2 and 7#b7 shall ensure that isotope production activities carried out under the program under this paragraph do not compete with private industry unless the ,director determines that critical national interests require the involvement of the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,renaming of the ,rare ,isotope ,accelerator ,section #iha of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking rare isotope accelerator and inserting facility for rare isotope beams2 and 7#b7 by striking ,rare ,isotope ,accelerator each place it appears and inserting ,facility for ,rare ,isotope ,beams4 #cji4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program to improve the safety1 efficiency1 and mission readiness of infrastructure at laboratories of the ,office of ,science4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall include projects-- 7#a7 to renovate or replace space that does not meet research needs2 7#b7 to replace facilities that are no longer cost effective to renovate or operate2 7#c7 to modernize utility systems to prevent failures and ensure efficiency2 7#d7 to remove excess facilities to allow safe and efficient operations2 and 7#e7 to construct modern facilities to conduct advanced research in controlled environmental conditions4 ,passed the ,senate ,july #bc1 #bjah4,secretary