,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #efhe ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #bh1 #bjbj,mr4 ,lucas 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,babin1 ,mr4 ,marshall1 ,mr4 ,baird1 ,mr4 ,gonzalez of ,ohio1 ,mr4 ,waltz1 ,mr4 ,olson1 ,mr4 ,murphy of ,north ,carolina1 ,mr4 ,balderson1 ,mr4 ,posey1 and ,mr4 ,rooney of ,florida7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,judiciary1 ,small ,business1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to invest in basic scientific research and support technology innovation for the economic and national security of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,purposes4 ,title ,i--,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy and ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy ,sec4 #aja4 ,national science and technology strategy4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,quadrennial science and technology review4 ,subtitle ,b--,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,sec4 #aaa4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,,gao study on ,federal research security4 ,title ,,ii--,department of ,energy ,subtitle ,a--,office of ,science ,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,basic energy sciences4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,advanced scientific computing research4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,high energy physics4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,biological and environmental research4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,fusion energy4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,nuclear physics4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy ,sec4 #baa4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy4 ,subtitle ,c--,,doe ,clean ,energy ,infrastructure ,sec4 #bba4 ,regional ,energy ,innovation ,centers4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,versatile neutron source4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,carbon utilization research and development infrastructure4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,advanced energy storage initiative4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,critical infrastructure research and construction4 ,title ,,iii--,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,sec4 #cja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,,nist ,facilities ,modernization ,fund4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,quantum information science4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,cybersecurity research4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,artificial intelligence and data science4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,internet of things4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,composites research4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,enabling the future bioeconomy4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,international standards development4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,review of the ,center for ,neutron ,research4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,hiring and management4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,foundation4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,,mep outreach4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,iv--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,sec4 #dja4 ,establishment of a technology transfer office4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,national ,mesonet ,program4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,severe weather extramural testbeds4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,next generation digital radar4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,fellowships4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,v--,national ,science ,foundation ,sec4 #eja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,,nsf organizational review4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,ethics and security plans4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,major research instrumentation update4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,,nsf mid-scale project investments4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,reproducibility in science4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,public-private partnerships4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,e,p,s,co,r4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,computing ,enclave ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,vi--,,stem ,workforce for the #bast ,century ,sec4 #fja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,advanced technical education and skilled technical workforce4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program update4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program ,sense of ,congress4 ,title ,,vii--,antarctic ,science and ,conservation ,modernization ,subtitle ,a--,antarctic ,nongovernmental ,activity ,preparedness ,act ,sec4 #gja4 ,congressional findings and declaration of purpose4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,obligation of persons organizing expeditions to prepare contingency plans and obtain insurance4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,certification of ,compliance4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,costs and administrative fees4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,foreign expeditions4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,civil penalties4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,b--,antarctic ,environmental ,liability ,act of #bjbj ,sec4 #gaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,implementing amendments4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,viii--,technology ,transfer and ,innovation ,sec4 #hja4 ,federal laboratory computer programs update4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,extend ,,crada information protection period4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,stevenson-,wydler ,act authority update4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,royalty payments to ,federal employees update4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,government intellectual property clarification4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,clarifying ,,crada authority4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,expansion of agreements for commercializing technology authority4 ,sec4 #hjh4 ,other transaction authority4 ,sec4 #hji4 ,nonprofit foundations4 ,sec4 #haj4 ,improving reporting and metrics4 ,sec4 #haa4 ,innovative approaches to technology transfer4 ,sec4 #hab4 ,,doe public-private partnerships for commercialization4 #c4 ,purposes ,the purpose of this ,act is to ensure the continued leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology by-- 7#a7 providing for a coordinated national science and technology strategy for the economic and national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 prioritizing investment in ,federal basic research by authorizing a doubling of basic research funding over the next #aj years at the ,department of ,energy1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#c7 providing for investment in key areas necessary for the competitiveness of the ,united ,states1 including computing1 cybersecurity1 artificial intelligence and autonomous technology1 materials and advanced manufacturing1 energy and climate1 and the biosciences2 7#d7 providing for investment in critical science and technology infrastructure to maintain world-class research and user facilities2 7#e7 expanding the ,,stem workforce at all levels to meet the demands of a #bast century economy2 7#f7 promoting regional innovation to support local economic growth across all regions of the ,united ,states2 7#g7 maximizing the effectiveness of the ,federal ,government's research and development activities2 7#h7 promoting collaboration among the ,federal ,government1 ,federal laboratories1 universities1 and industry2 and 7#i7 improving technology transfer from the ,federal ,government and ,federal laboratories to the private sector for commercialization4 ,i ,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy and ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,a ,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy #aja4 ,national science and technology strategy ,section #bjf of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffae7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjf4 ,national science and technology strategy 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than the end of each calendar year immediately after the calendar year in which a review under section #bjf;b is completed1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in consultation with the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 shall develop and submit to ,congress a comprehensive national science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states to meet national research and development objectives for the following #d-year period 7in this ,act referred to as the national science and technology strategy74 7b7 ,requirements ,each national science and technology strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall delineate a national science and technology strategy consistent with-- 7#a7 the recommendations and priorities developed by the review established in section #bjf;b2 7#b7 the most recent national security strategy report submitted pursuant to section #ajcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc72 7#c7 other relevant national plans2 and 7#d7 the strategic plans of relevant ,federal departments and agencies4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,director shall consult as necessary with the ,office of ,management and ,budget and other appropriate elements of the ,executive ,office of the ,president to ensure that the recommendations and priorities delineated in the science and technology strategy are incorporated in the development of annual budget requests4 7d7 ,report ,the ,president shall submit to ,congress each year a comprehensive report on the national science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states4 ,each report on the national science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states shall include a description of-- 7#a7 strategic objectives and priorities necessary to maintain the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology1 including near-term1 medium-term1 and long-term research priorities2 7#b7 programs1 policies1 and activities that the ,president recommends across all ,federal agencies to achieve the strategic objectives in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 global trends in science and technology1 including potential threats to the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology4 7e7 ,publication ,the ,director shall1 consistent with the protection of national security and other sensitive matters to the maximum extent practicable1 make each report submitted under subsection 7e7 publicly available on an internet website of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 4 #ajb4 ,quadrennial science and technology review ,the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bjf3 #bjf;b4 ,quadrennial science and technology review 7a7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,quadrennial reviews required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall complete a review of the science and technology enterprise of the ,united ,states 7in this section referred to as the quadrennial science and technology review74 7#b7 ,scope ,the quadrennial science and technology review shall be a comprehensive examination of the science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states1 including recommendations for maintaining global leadership in science and technology and guidance on the coordination of programs1 assets1 capabilities1 budget1 policies1 and authorities across all ,federal research and development programs4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology shall conduct each quadrennial science and technology review under this subsection in consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7,b7 the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies2 7,c7 the ,president's ,council of ,advisors on ,science and ,technology2 7,d7 the ,national ,science ,board2 7,e7 the ,national ,security ,council2 and 7,f7 other relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities1 including representatives from industry1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit institutions1 ,members of ,congress1 and other policy experts4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall ensure that each quadrennial science and technology review conducted under this section is coordinated with other relevant statutorily required reviews1 and to the maximum extent practicable incorporates information and recommendations from existing reviews to avoid duplication4 7b7 ,contents ,in each quadrennial science and technology review1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 provide an integrated view of1 and recommendations for1 science and technology policy across the ,federal ,government1 while considering economic and national security2 7#b7 assess and recommend priorities for research1 development and demonstration programs to maintain ,american leadership in science and technology2 7#c7 assess the global competition in science and technology and identify potential threats to the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology2 7#d7 assess and make recommendations on the science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics and computer science workforce in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 assess and make recommendations to improve regional innovation across the ,united ,states2 7#f7 assess and identify the infrastructure and tools needed to maintain the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology2 and 7#g7 review administrative or legislative policies that affect the science and technology enterprise and identify and make recommendations on policies that hinder research and development in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than ,december #ca of the year in which a quadrennial science and technology review is conducted1 the ,director shall submit a report of the review to ,congress4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,director shall1 consistent with the protection of national security and other sensitive matters to the maximum extent possible1 make each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on an internet website of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 4 ,b ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy #aaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy-- 7#a7 #e1edd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #f1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#e7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#f7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#g7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#h7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#i7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#aj7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 #aab4 ,,gao study on ,federal research security ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall transmit to the ,congress a report detailing the results of a study on ,federal science agency efforts to protect federally funded research and development from foreign interference1 theft1 or espionage4 ,such study shall include-- 7#a7 an inventory of current policies1 procedures1 and guidance for protecting federally funded intramural and extramural research from foreign interference1 theft1 or espionage2 7#b7 an inventory of policies and procedures for foreign scientists participating in research or research administration at ,federal facilities1 including ,federal laboratories2 7#c7 an inventory of known security breaches and other similar incidents of foreign interference1 theft1 or espionage of intramural research1 merit-review panels1 or other ,federal grant administration activities2 7#d7 an assessment of the best practices at ,federal agencies for protecting federally funded research2 7#e7 an assessment of interagency coordination efforts on policies and procedures on research security2 7#f7 an assessment of any potential consequences that any agency practice would have on international collaboration and ,united ,states leadership in science and technology2 and 7#g7 recommendations for further steps that agencies should take to protect federally funded research from foreign interference1 theft or espionage4 ,,ii ,department of ,energy ,a ,office of ,science #bja4 ,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 ,department4 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 #bjb4 ,basic energy sciences 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a fundamental research program in basic energy sciences1 including materials sciences and engineering1 chemical sciences1 physical biosciences1 and geosciences1 in order to provide the foundations for new energy technologies and to support ,department missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7b7 ,basic energy sciences user facilities ,section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 autonomous chemistry and materials synthesis facilities that leverage advances in artificial intelligence2 and 4 7c7 ,basic energy sciences research infrastructure 7#a7 ,advanced photon source upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,advanced ,photon ,source described in the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades1 including the development of a multi-bend achromat lattice to produce a high flux of coherent x-rays within the hard x-ray energy region and a suite of beamlines optimized for this source4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,flux ,the term flux means the rate of flow of photons4 7ii7 ,hard x-ray ,the term hard x-ray means a photon with energy greater than #bj kiloelectron volts4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,march #ca1 #bjbf4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,basic ,energy ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #agj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7ii7 #aei1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7iii7 #ajf1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7iv7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,spallation neutron source proton power upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a proton power upgrade to the ,spallation ,neutron ,source4 7,b7 ,proton power upgrade defined ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 the term proton power upgrade means the ,spallation ,neutron ,source power upgrade described in-- 7i7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,december #bjjc2 7ii7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,four ,years ,later3 ,an ,interim ,report on ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,august #bjjg2 and 7iii7 the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,basic ,energy ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #fe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7ii7 #dd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7iii7 #ce1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#c7 ,spallation neutron source second target station 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a second target station for the ,spallation ,neutron ,source4 7,b7 ,definition of second target station ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 the term second target station means the ,spallation ,neutron ,source second target station described in-- 7i7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,december #bjjc2 7ii7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,four ,years ,later3 ,an ,interim ,report on ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,august #bjjg2 and 7iii7 the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the second target station under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 with the option for early operation in #bjbh4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,basic ,energy ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction1 under this paragraph-- 7i7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7ii7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7iii7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7iv7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7v7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7vi7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7vii7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7viii7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7ix7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 7#d7 ,advanced light source upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,advanced ,light ,source described in the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades1 including the development of a multi-bend achromat lattice to produce a high flux of coherent x-rays within the soft x-ray energy region4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,flux ,the term flux means the rate of flow of photons4 7ii7 ,soft x-ray ,the term soft x-ray means a photon with energy in the range from #ej to #b1jjj electron volts4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,basic ,energy ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #ec1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7ii7 #fg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7iii7 #fg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7iv7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7v7 #ei1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7vi7 #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#e7 ,linac coherent light source ,,ii high energy upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,linac ,coherent ,light ,source ,,ii facility described in the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades1 including the development of experimental capabilities for high energy x-rays to reveal fundamental scientific discoveries4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure the upgrade under this paragraph enables the production and use of high energy1 ultra-short pulse x-rays delivered at a high repetition rate4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,high energy x-ray ,the term high energy x-ray means a photon with an energy at or exceeding #ab kiloelectron volts4 7ii7 ,high repetition rate ,the term high repetition rate means the delivery of x-ray pulses up to #a million pulses per second4 7iii7 ,ultra-short pulse x-rays ,the term ultra-short pulse x-rays means x-ray bursts capable of durations of less than #ajj femtoseconds4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,basic ,energy ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #ed1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7ii7 #fd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7iii7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7iv7 #hj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7v7 #gi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7vi7 #cg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7d7 ,artificial photosynthesis ,subtitle ,g of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #igc7;b71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,basic ,energy ,science1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbi4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 2 and 7#b7 in section #ige7;c71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,basic ,energy ,science and ,biological and ,environmental ,research1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbi4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 4 7e7 ,electricity ,storage ,research ,initiative ,section #ige of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,basic ,energy ,science1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbi4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,basic ,energy ,science and ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbi4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,basic ,energy ,science and ,biological and ,environmental ,research1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbi4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 4 7f7 ,computational materials and chemistry 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall support a program of fundamental research for the application of advanced computing practices to foundational and emerging research problems in chemistry and materials science4 7#b7 ,computational materials and chemistry science centers 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the activities authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall select and establish up to four computational materials and chemistry science centers to develop open-source1 robust1 and validated computational codes and user-friendly software1 coupled with innovative use of experimental and theoretical data1 to enable the design1 discovery1 and development of new materials and chemical systems including chemical catalysis research and development4 ,these centers shall also focus on overcoming challenges and maximizing the benefits of exascale and other high performance computing systems4 7,b7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select centers under paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,director shall consider applications from the ,national ,laboratories1 institutes of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7,c7 ,duration ,a center established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7,d7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of a center under this subsection1 the ,director may renew support for the center1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7,e7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7#c7 ,materials research database 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall support the development of a web-based platform to provide access to a database of computed information on known and predicted materials properties and computational tools to accelerate breakthroughs in materials discovery and design4 7,b7 ,program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall-- 7i7 conduct cooperative research with industry1 academia1 and other research institutions to facilitate the design of novel materials2 7ii7 leverage existing high performance computing systems to conduct high-throughput calculations1 and develop computational and data mining algorithms for the prediction of material properties2 7iii7 advance understanding1 prediction1 and manipulation of materials2 7iv7 strengthen the foundation for new technologies and advanced manufacturing2 and 7v7 drive the development of advanced materials for applications that span the ,department's missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7,c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall leverage programs and activities across the ,department4 #bjc4 ,advanced scientific computing research 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a research1 development1 and demonstration program to advance computational and networking capabilities to analyze1 model1 simulate1 and predict complex phenomena relevant to the development of new energy technologies and the competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,beyond exascale computing program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to develop and implement a strategy for achieving computing systems with capabilities beyond exascale computing systems4 ,in establishing this program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 maintain foundational research programs in mathematical1 computational1 and computer sciences focused on new and emerging computing needs within the mission of the ,department1 including but not limited to post-,moore's law computing architectures1 novel approaches to modeling and simulation1 artificial intelligence and scientific machine learning1 quantum computing1 and extreme heterogeneity2 and 7,b7 retain best practices and maintain support for essential hardware and software elements of the ,exascale ,computing ,project that are necessary for sustaining the vitality of a long-term exascale ecosystem4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 a report on the development and implementation of the strategy outlined in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,applied mathematics and software development for high-,end computing systems1 computational1 and computer sciences research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out activities to develop1 test1 and support-- 7,a7 mathematics1 models1 statistics1 and algorithms for modeling complex systems on advanced computing architectures2 and 7,b7 tools1 languages1 programming environments1 and operations for high-end computing systems 7as defined in section #b of the ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeda71 as renamed by this section74 7#b7 ,portfolio balance ,the ,director shall maintain a balanced portfolio within the advanced scientific computing research and development program established under section #igf of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcaf7 that supports robust investment in-- 7,a7 applied mathematical1 computational1 and computer sciences research needs relevant to the mission of the ,department1 including activities related to data science1 artificial intelligence1 scientific machine learning1 quantum information science1 and other emerging areas2 and 7,b7 associated high-performance computing hardware and facilities4 7d7 ,energy efficient computing program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support a program of fundamental research1 development1 and demonstration of energy efficient computing technologies relevant to advanced computing applications in high performance computing1 artificial intelligence1 and scientific machine learning4 7#b7 ,execution 7,a7 ,program ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 establish a partnership for ,national ,laboratories1 industry partners1 and institutions of higher education for codesign of energy efficient hardware1 technology1 software1 and applications across all applicable program offices of the ,department2 7ii7 develop hardware and software technologies that decrease the energy needs of advanced computing practices2 7iii7 consider multiple heterogeneous computing architectures1 including neuromorphic computing1 persistent computing1 and ultrafast networking2 and 7iv7 provide1 as appropriate1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 access for researchers from institutions of higher education1 ,national ,laboratories1 industry1 and other ,federal agencies to the energy efficient computing technologies developed pursuant to clause 7i74 7,b7 ,selection of partners ,in selecting participants for the partnership established under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,secretary shall select participants through a competitive1 merit-review process4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 a report on-- 7,a7 the activities conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 the coordination and management of the ,program to ensure an integrated research program across the ,department4 7e7 ,artificial intelligence1 data analytics1 and computational research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to develop tools for big data analytics by utilizing data sets generated by ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit research organizations1 and industry in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex1 big data challenges4 ,the ,secretary shall carry out this program through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 and consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a cross-cutting research initiative to prevent duplication and coordinate research efforts in artificial intelligence and data analytics across the ,department2 7,b7 conduct basic research in modeling and simulation1 artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 large-scale data analytics1 natural language processing1 and predictive analysis in order to develop novel or optimized predictive algorithms suitable for high-performance computing systems and large biomedical data sets2 7,c7 develop multivariate optimization models to accommodate large data sets with variable quality and scale in order to visualize complex systems2 7,d7 establish multiple scientific computing user facilities to serve as data enclaves capable of securely storing data sets created by ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 or industry at ,national ,laboratories2 and 7,e7 promote collaboration and data sharing between ,national ,laboratories1 research entities1 and user facilities of the ,department by providing the necessary access and secure data transfer capabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 including basic research discoveries achieved in the course of the program and potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the ,department through the development of artificial intelligence and data analytics technologies4 7f7 ,energy ,sciences ,network 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for an upgrade to the ,energy ,sciences ,network user facility in order to meet ,federal research needs for highly reliable data transport capabilities optimized for the requirements of large-scale science4 7#b7 ,capabilities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,to provide high bandwidth scientific networking across the continental ,united ,states and the ,atlantic ,ocean4 7,b7 ,to maximize network reliability4 7,c7 ,to protect the network and data from cyber-attacks4 7,d7 ,to support exponentially increasing levels of data from the ,department's scientific user facilities1 experiments1 and sensors4 7,e7 ,to integrate heterogeneous computing frameworks and systems4 7g7 ,quantum science network ,the ,secretary shall provide for a program to support the research1 development1 and demonstration of a quantum computing network1 which shall operate as a national user facility4 7h7 ,workforce development ,the ,director of the ,office of ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research shall support the development of a computational science workforce through a program that-- 7#a7 facilitates collaboration between university students and researchers at the ,national ,laboratories2 and 7#b7 endeavors to advance science in areas relevant to the mission of the ,department through the application of computational science4 #bjd4 ,high energy physics 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a research program on the fundamental constituents of matter and energy and the nature of space and time in order to support theoretical and experimental research in both elementary particle physics and fundamental accelerator science and technology and understand fundamental properties of the universe4 7b7 ,long-,baseline ,neutrino ,facility for ,deep ,underground ,neutrino ,experiment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a ,long-,baseline ,neutrino ,facility to facilitate the international ,deep ,underground ,neutrino ,experiment to enable a program in neutrino physics to measure the fundamental properties of neutrinos1 explore physics beyond the ,standard ,model1 and better clarify the nature of matter and antimatter4 7#b7 ,facility capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in paragraph 7#a7 will provide1 at a minimum1 the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,a neutrino beam with wideband capability of #a4b megawatts 7,,mw7 of beam power and upgradable to #b4d ,,mw of beam power4 7,b7 ,four caverns excavated for a #gj kiloton fiducial detector mass and supporting surface buildings and utilities4 7,c7 ,neutrino detector facilities at both the ,far ,site in ,south ,dakota and the ,near ,site in ,illinois to categorize and study neutrinos on their #hjj-mile journey between the two sites4 7,d7 ,cryogenic systems to support neutrino detectors4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this subsection occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,high ,energy ,physics1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction of the facility1 under this subsection-- 7,a7 #age1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #bbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,e7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,f7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,g7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,h7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,i7 #aid1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,j7 #hb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7c7 ,proton ,improvement ,plan-,,ii accelerator upgrade project 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall provide for the ,proton ,improvement ,plan ,,ii 7,,pip-,,ii71 an upgrade to the ,fermilab accelerator complex identified in the #bjad ,particle ,physics ,project ,prioritization ,panel 7,p#e7 report titled ,building for ,discovery1 to provide the world's most intense beam of neutrinos to the international ,,lbnf_/,,dune experiment as well as a broad range of future high energy physics experiments4 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall work with international partners to provide key contributions4 7#b7 ,facility capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in paragraph 7#a7 will provide1 at a minimum1 the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,a state-of-the-art #hjj megaelectron volt 7,me,v7 superconducting linear accelerator4 7,b7 ,proton beam power of #a4b ,,mw at the start of ,,lbnf_/,,dune1 upgradeable to #b4d ,,mw of beam power4 7,c7 ,a flexible design to enable high power beam delivery to multiple users simultaneously and customized beams tailored to specific scientific needs4 7,d7 ,sustained high reliability operation of the ,fermilab accelerator complex4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji for ,high ,energy ,physics1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction of the facility1 under this subsection-- 7,a7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,e7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,f7 #aae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,g7 #he1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7,h7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7d7 ,international collaboration ,section #cje7;b7 of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdc7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,international collaboration ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 as practicable and in coordination with other appropriate ,federal agencies as necessary1 ensure the access of ,united ,states researchers to the most advanced accelerator facilities and research capabilities in the world1 including the ,large ,hadron ,collider2 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 continue to leverage ,united ,states participation in the ,large ,hadron ,collider1 and prioritize expanding international partnerships and investments in the ,long-,baseline ,neutrino ,facility_/,deep ,underground ,neutrino ,experiment2 and 7#c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize engagement in collaborative efforts in support of future international facilities that would provide access to ,united ,states researchers of the most advanced accelerator facilities in the world4 4 7e7 ,accelerator and detector upgrades ,the ,director shall upgrade accelerator facilities and detectors1 as necessary and appropriate1 to increase beam power1 sustain high reliability1 and improve precision measurement to advance the highest priority particle physics research programs4 ,in carrying out facility upgrades1 the ,director shall continue to work with international partners1 when appropriate and in the ,united ,states interest1 to leverage investments and expertise in critical technologies to maintain leading facilities in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,accelerator and detector research and development ,the ,director shall carry out a program in accelerator and detector research and development1 in order to develop and deploy next generation technologies to support discovery science in particle physics4 7g7 ,research collaborations ,in developing accelerator technologies under the program authorized in subsection 7e71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 consider the requirements necessary to support translational research and development for medical1 industrial1 security1 and defense applications2 and 7#b7 leverage investments in accelerator technologies and basic research in particle physics by partnering with institutes of higher education1 industry1 and other ,federal agencies to help commercialize technologies with promising applications4 #bje4 ,biological and environmental research 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a program of basic research in the areas of biological systems science and environmental science relevant to the development of new energy technologies and to support ,department missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7b7 ,bioenergy research centers 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out activities under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall select and establish up to four bioenergy research centers to conduct basic and fundamental research in plant and microbial systems biology1 bio imaging and analysis1 and genomics to inform the production of fuels1 chemicals from sustainable biomass resources1 and to facilitate the translation of basic research results to industry4 7#b7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select centers under paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,director shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#c7 ,duration ,a center established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7#d7 ,existing centers ,the ,director may select a center for participation under this subsection that is in existence1 or undergoing a renewal process1 on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,such center shall be eligible to receive support for the duration the #e-year period beginning on the date of establishment of such center4 7#e7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of a center under this subsection1 the ,director may renew support for the center1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#f7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7c7 ,low-,dose radiation research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a basic research program on low-dose and low dose-rate radiation to-- 7,a7 enhance the scientific understanding of1 and reduce uncertainties associated with1 the effects of exposure to low-dose and low dose-rate radiation2 and 7,b7 inform improved risk-assessment and risk-management methods with respect to such radiation4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the program required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 formulate scientific goals for low-dose radiation and low dose-rate radiation basic research in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 identify ongoing scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems2 7,c7 develop a long-term strategic and prioritized basic research agenda to address such scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts2 7,d7 identify and1 to the extent possible1 quantify1 potential monetary and health-related benefits to ,federal agencies1 the general public1 industry1 research communities1 and other users of information produced by such research program2 7,e7 leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing low-dose and low dose-rate radiation research2 and 7,f7 engage with other ,federal agencies1 research communities1 and potential users of information produced under this section1 including institutions concerning radiation research1 medical physics1 radiology1 health physics1 and emergency response4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,physical ,science ,subcommittee of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 shall-- 7,a7 support the directives under section #ajf of the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja note72 7,b7 ensure that the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy consults and coordinates with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 and the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,c7 advise and assist the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council on policies and initiatives in radiation biology1 including enhancing scientific knowledge of the effects of low-dose and low dose-rate radiation on biological systems to improve radiation risk-assessment and risk-management methods2 and 7,d7 identify opportunities to stimulate international cooperation relating to low-dose and low dose-rate radiation and leverage research and knowledge from sources outside of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,research plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a #d-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to low-dose and low dose-rate radiation4 ,in developing such plan1 the ,secretary shall incorporate the components described in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,low-dose radiation defined ,in this section1 the term low-dose radiation means a radiation dose of less than #ajj millisieverts4 7#f7 ,low dose-rate radiation defined ,in this section1 the term low dose-rate radiation means a radiation dose rate of less than #e millisieverts per hour4 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to subject any research carried out by the ,secretary for the program under this section to any limitations described in section #igg7;e74 7#h7 ,funding ,for purposes of carrying out this section1 the ,secretary is authorized to make available from funds provided to the ,biological and ,environmental ,research ,program-- 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,e7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,f7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,g7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,h7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,i7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,j7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7d7 ,earth and environmental systems research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program of fundamental research to develop high-resolution ,earth system modeling1 analysis1 and intercomparison capabilities1 in order to further the understanding of the biological1 biogeochemical1 and physical processes across the multiple scales that control the flux of environmentally relevant compounds between the terrestrial surface and the atmosphere4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out the program authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall prioritize-- 7,a7 the development of software and algorithms to enable the productive application of environmental systems models in high-performance computing systems2 and 7,b7 capabilities that support the ,department's mission needs for energy and infrastructure security1 resilience1 and reliability4 7#c7 ,user facilities 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the activities authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall establish and operate user facilities to advance the collection1 validation1 and analysis of atmospheric data1 including activities to advance knowledge and improve model representations and measure the impact of atmospheric gases1 aerosols1 and clouds on earth and environmental systems4 7,b7 ,existing facilities ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,director shall utilize existing facilities to carry out this subsection4 7,c7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select user facilities under paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,director shall consider applications from the ,national ,laboratories1 institutes of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7,d7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming user facility for cause during the performance period4 7#d7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program authorized in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall ensure that the ,office of ,science-- 7,a7 consults and coordinates with the ,national ,oceanic ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and any other relevant ,federal agency on the collection1 validation1 and analysis of atmospheric data2 and 7,b7 coordinates with relevant stakeholders1 including institutes of higher education1 nonprofit research institutions1 industry1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 and other appropriate entities to ensure access to the best available relevant atmospheric and historical weather data4 7e7 ,coastal zone research initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a basic research program to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems4 ,in carrying out this program1 the ,director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data1 and shall develop models to analyze the ecological1 biogeochemical1 hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones4 7#b7 ,national system for coastal data collection ,the ,director shall establish an integrated system of field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data1 and that encompass at least three of the major land-water interfaces of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 the ,great ,lakes region2 7,b7 the ,pacific coast2 7,c7 the ,atlantic coast2 7,d7 the ,arctic2 and 7,e7 the ,gulf coast4 7#c7 ,existing infrastructure ,in carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary shall leverage existing ,department of ,energy ,r,d infrastructure1 including the ,department's existing marine sciences lab4 7#d7 ,coordination ,for the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements with ,federal ,departments and agencies with complementary capabilities4 7#e7 ,report ,not less than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall provide to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a ,national ,user ,facility4 7f7 ,biological and environmental research user facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program for the development1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of user facilities to enhance the collection and analysis of observational data related to complex biological1 earth1 and environmental systems4 7#b7 ,facility requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the user facilities developed1 constructed1 operated1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 distributed field research and observation platforms for understanding earth system processes2 7,b7 instruments and modeling resources for understanding the physical1 chemical1 and cellular processes of biological and environmental systems2 7,c7 integrated high-throughput sequencing1 ,,dna design and synthesis1 metabolomics and computational analysis2 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 7#c7 ,existing facilities ,in carrying out the program established in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director is encouraged to evaluate the capabilities of existing user facilities and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 invest in modernization of those capabilities to address emerging research priorities4 #bjf4 ,fusion energy 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a fusion energy sciences research program to expand the understanding of plasmas and matter at very high temperatures and densities and build the science and engineering foundation needed to develop a fusion energy source4 7b7 ,public-,private partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program authorized in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make available fusion energy science infrastructure to industry partners in order to achieve faster and cost-effective development of fusion energy technologies toward commercial readiness4 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make available-- 7,a7 experimental capabilities and testing facilities2 7,b7 computational capabilities1 modeling and simulation tools2 7,c7 access to existing datasets and data validation tools2 and 7,d7 land use and site information for demonstration facilities4 7#b7 ,selection 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select industry partners for awards on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in selecting industry stakeholders under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the information disclosed by the ,department under this subsection2 and 7ii7 any existing facilities the ,department will provide for public-private partnership activities4 7#c7 ,term ,an award made to an industry partner 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 7c7 ,high-,performance computation collaborative research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to conduct and support collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of fusion energy technologies1 through high-performance computation modeling and simulation techniques1 in order to-- 7,a7 support basic science research in plasmas and matter at very high temperatures and densities2 7,b7 inform the development of a broad range of fusion energy systems2 and 7,c7 facilitate the translation of basic research results in fusion energy science to industry4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with relevant ,federal agencies1 and prioritize the following objectives3 7,a7 ,using expertise from the private sector1 institutions of higher education1 and the ,national ,laboratories to develop computational software and capabilities that prospective users may accelerate research and development of fusion energy systems4 7,b7 ,developing computational tools to simulate and predict fusion energy science phenomena that may be validated through physical experimentation4 7,c7 ,increasing the utility of the research infrastructure of the ,department by coordinating with the ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research program within the ,office of ,science4 7,d7 ,leveraging experience from existing modeling and simulation entities sponsored by the ,department4 7,e7 ,ensuring that new experimental and computational tools are accessible to relevant research communities1 including private sector entities engaged in fusion energy technology development4 7#c7 ,duplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of this program with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department1 including the ,national ,laboratories1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy1 the ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research program2 and 7,b7 industry4 7#d7 ,high-,performance ,computing for ,fusion ,innovation ,hub ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish and operate a national ,high-,performance ,computing for ,fusion ,innovation ,hub 7referred to in this section as the 8,hub071 which shall focus on the early stage research and development activities described under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select the ,hub under this subsection on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7e7 ,duration ,the ,hub established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7f7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of the ,hub1 the ,secretary may renew support for the ,hub1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7g7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,secretary may terminate the ,hub for cause during the performance period4 7h7 ,tokamak research and development ,section #cjg7;b7 of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfde7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,tokamak research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall support research and development activities and facility operations to optimize the tokamak approach to fusion energy4 7#b7 ,international thermonuclear experimental reactor construction 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized ,united ,states participation in the construction and operations of the ,,iter project1 as agreed to under the ,april #be1 #bjjg ,agreement on the ,establishment of the ,,iter ,international ,fusion ,energy ,organization for the ,joint ,implementation of the ,,iter ,project4 7,b7 ,facility requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the mission-oriented user facility will enable the study of a burning plasma1 and shall be built to have the following characteristics in its full configuration3 7i7 ,a tokamak device with a plasma radius of #f4b meters and a magnetic field of #e4c ,t4 7ii7 ,capable of creating and sustaining a #ae-million-,ampere plasma current for greater than #cjj seconds4 7,c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences1 there are authorized to carry out this paragraph-- 7i7 #bdb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7ii7 #bij1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7iii7 #cch1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7iv7 #chg1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7v7 #dce1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7vi7 #dhd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7vii7 #dce1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7viii7 #chg1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7ix7 #cch1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7x7 #bij1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 4 7i7 ,inertial fusion energy research and development program ,section #cjg7;c7 of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfde7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,inertial fusion research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program of research and technology development in inertial fusion for energy applications1 including ion beam1 laser1 and pulsed power fusion systems4 7#b7 ,laser research initiative ,the ,director shall establish a high intensity laser research program consistent with the recommendations of the ,national ,academy of ,science ,report1 ,opportunities in ,intense ,ultrafast ,lasers3 ,reaching for the ,brightest ,light and the ,brightest ,light ,initiative workshop report4 ,this program shall include research to develop petawatt-scale laser technologies necessary to facilitate discovery science and to advance energy technologies1 and to restore ,u4,s4 leadership in high intensity laser facilities4 4 7j7 ,alternative and enabling concepts ,section #cjg7;d7 of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfde7;d77 is amended as follows3 7d7 ,alternative and enabling concepts 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,director shall support research and development activities and facility operations at ,united ,states universities1 national laboratories1 and private facilities 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 7#b7 ,activities ,fusion energy concepts and activities explored under this paragraph may include-- 7,a7 high magnetic field approaches facilitated by high temperature superconductors2 7,b7 advanced stellarator concepts2 7,c7 non-tokamak confinement configurations operating at low magnetic fields2 7,d7 magnetized target fusion energy concepts2 7,e7 liquid metals to address issues associated with fusion plasma interactions with the inner wall of the encasing device2 7,f7 immersion blankets for heat management and fuel breeding2 7,g7 advanced scientific computing activities2 and 7,h7 other promising fusion energy concepts identified by the ,director4 4 #bjg4 ,nuclear physics ,section #cjh of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdf7 is amended by inserting at the end the following3 7c7 ,facility for ,rare ,isotope ,beams 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a ,facility for ,rare ,isotope ,beams to advance the understanding of rare nuclear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos4 7#b7 ,facility capability ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide for1 at a minimum1 a rare isotope beam facility capable of #djj k,w of beam power4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this subsection occurs before ,june #cj1 #bjbb4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #bji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj for ,nuclear ,physics1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction of the facility1 under this subsection-- 7,a7 #fd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #cf1cjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #bd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7,e7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7d7 ,electron-,ion ,collider 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for an ,electron ,ion ,collider as described in the #bjae ,nuclear ,science ,advisory ,committee's ,long ,range ,plan and endorsed by the report from the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine report titled ,an ,assessment of ,u4,s4-,based ,electron-,ion ,collider ,science1 in order to measure the internal structure of the proton and the nucleus and answer fundamental questions about the nature of visible matter4 7#b7 ,facility capability ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility meets the requirements in the #bjae ,long ,range ,plan1 including-- 7,a7 at least #gj percent polarized beams of electrons and light ions2 7,b7 ion beams from deuterium to the heaviest nuclei2 7,c7 variable center of mass energy from #bj to #adj ,ge,v2 high luminosity of #ajcc-ajcd cm-#bs-#a2 and 7,d7 the possibility of more than one interaction region4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 4 #bjh4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program ,section #cji of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,use of available approaches and mechanisms ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall utilize all available approaches and mechanisms1 including capital line items1 minor construction projects1 energy savings performance contracts1 utility energy service contracts1 alternative financing1 and expense funding1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,mid-,scale instrumentation program ,the ,director shall establish a mid-scale instrumentation program to enable the development and acquisition of novel1 state-of-the-art instruments that would significantly accelerate scientific breakthroughs at national laboratory user facilities4 4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbj ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbj #g1jjj1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #b1bac1jjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1jde1jjj1jjj shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #gej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #gac1jjj1jjj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #ihj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #fga1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cja1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #ahf1cjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aab1gjj1jjj shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjba ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjba #g1ijj1idj1hgd1 of which-- 7#a7 #b1fhe1hdj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1ace1ehd1cag shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #haf1ibe1dec shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #gii1edd1jfj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1afj1jbj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #fii1cfj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #bgi1dfh1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aij1cic1bjj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aaj1cif1hdd shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bc1dji1jjj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjbb ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbb #h1eei1ajj1ggj1 of which-- 7#a7 #b1ide1gfj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1bac1cgf1dgf shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #hgb1hhh1agi shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #hed1caf1jij shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1bgb1bhj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #gfg1jdj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cjb1geg1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aid1bja1jfd shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aab1fjd1gha shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bc1hgg1ahj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7d7 ,fiscal year #bjbc ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbc #i1bag1cij1cde1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1bje1fhj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1bia1afh1fcd shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #ibh1hej1ije shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #iji1jhh1abj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1chd1edj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #hcd1gbj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cbf1jdf1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aih1jhe1jhe shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aad1hef1hgf shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bd1ced1gbd shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7e7 ,fiscal year #bjbd ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbd #i1hge1hab1aic1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1dfe1fjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1cfh1ifj1gic shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #ihd1hac1fcb shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #ifc1hfj1aej shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1dif1hjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #ijb1djj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cdi1cce1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bjb1jdf1ghg shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aag1aed1jad shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bd1hda1hah shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7f7 ,fiscal year #bjbe ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbe #aj1ecd1cfh1ifa1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1gbe1ebj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1ddf1geb1iea shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1jdj1ggf1ceh shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1jah1fcb1ahj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1fji1jfj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #igj1jhj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cgb1fbd1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bjf1jhg1gbc shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aai1dig1jid shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #be1cch1fed shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7g7 ,fiscal year #bjbf ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbf #aa1aic1jfc1cde1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1ihe1ddj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1ebd1ede1aaj shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1jif1gci1jhd shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1jgc1djd1baj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1gba1cbj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1jcg1gfj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cie1iac1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #baj1bji1dgg shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #aba1hhg1jcf shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #be1hde1dbh shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7h7 ,fiscal year #bjbg ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbg #aa1hea1hih1jii1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1bde1cfj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1fjb1ccg1bfh shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1aeb1gja1haj shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1abh1agf1bdj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1hcc1ehj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1aje1ddj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #dai1bjb1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bad1dac1ffg shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #abd1cbd1ggg shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bf1cfb1ccf shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7i7 ,fiscal year #bjbh ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbh #ab1eaj1hgf1jbi1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1eje1bhj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1fhj1abi1dbg shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1bjh1ffd1ecg shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1ahb1idh1bgj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1ide1hdj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1agc1abj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #ddb1dia1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bah1gja1idj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #abf1haa1bgb shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bf1hhi1ehc shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7j7 ,fiscal year #bjbi ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbi #ac1agj1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1gfe1bjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #a1geg1iba1ehf shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1bfd1fbg1bfc shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1bcg1gbj1cjj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #b1jeh1ajj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1bdj1hjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #dfe1ghj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bbc1jge1igi shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #abi1cdg1dih shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bg1dbg1cgd shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 ,b ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy #baa4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy 7a7 ,establishment ,section #ejab7;b7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7;b77 is amended by striking development of energy technologies and inserting development of transformative science and technology solutions to address energy1 environmental1 economic1 and national security challenges4 7b7 ,goals ,section #ejab7;c7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 to enhance the economic and energy security of the ,united ,states through the development of energy technologies that-- 7i7 reduce imports of energy from foreign sources2 7ii7 reduce energy-related emissions1 including greenhouse gases2 7iii7 improve the energy efficiency of all economic sectors2 7iv7 provide transformative solutions to improve the management1 clean-up1 and disposal of-- 7,i7 low-level radioactive waste2 7,,ii7 spent nuclear fuel2 and 7,,iii7 high-level radioactive waste2 7v7 improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of all forms of energy production2 7vi7 improve the resiliency1 reliability1 and security of the electric grid2 and 7vii7 address other challenges within the mission of the ,department as determined by the ,secretary2 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking energy technology projects and inserting advanced technology projects4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,section #ejab7;e77#c77;,a7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7;e77#c77;,a77 is amended by striking energy4 7d7 ,reports and roadmaps ,section #ejab7;h7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7;h77 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the annual budget request submitted for each fiscal year1 the ,director shall provide to the relevant authorizing and appropriations committees of ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 describes projects supported by ,,arpa-,e during the previous fiscal year2 7,b7 identifies and includes an analysis of projects supported by ,,arpa-,e during the previous fiscal year that demonstrate duplication of other activities funded by the ,department2 and 7,c7 describes current1 proposed1 and planned projects to be carried out pursuant to subsection 7e77#c77;,d74 7#b7 ,strategic vision roadmap ,beginning with the report submitted with respect to fiscal year #bjbj1 and every #d fiscal years thereafter1 the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a roadmap describing the strategic vision that ,,arpa-,e will use to guide the choices of ,,arpa-,e for future technology investments over the following #d fiscal years4 4 7e7 ,coordination and nonduplication ,section #ejab7;i77#a7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7;i77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,director shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the activities of ,,arpa-,e are coordinated with1 and do not duplicate the efforts of1 programs and laboratories within the ,department and other relevant research agencies2 and 7,b7 ,,arpa-,e does not provide funding for a project unless the prospective grantee demonstrates sufficient attempts to secure private financing or indicates that the project is not independently commercially viable4 4 7f7 ,evaluation ,section #ejab7l7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into a contract with a third-party entity to conduct an evaluation of how well ,,arpa-,e is achieving the goals and mission of ,,arpa-,e4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking shall and inserting may2 and 7,b7 by striking the recommendation of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences and inserting a recommendation4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #ejab7o7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7o77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,director for deposit in the ,fund without fiscal year limitation-- 7,a7 #cib1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #dai1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #ddf1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #dgc1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,e7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,f7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,g7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,h7 #hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,i7 #ijj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,j7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 4 7h7 ,technical amendments ,section #ejab7;g77#c77;,a77iii7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7;g77#c77;,a77iii77 is amended by striking subpart each place it appears and inserting subparagraph4 ,c ,,doe ,clean ,energy ,infrastructure #bba4 ,regional ,energy ,innovation ,centers 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 ,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 nonprofit research institution2 7,d7 a multi-institutional collaboration2 or 7,e7 any other relevant entity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,authorization of program 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to enhance the economic1 environmental1 and energy security of the ,united ,states by establishing and operating ,regional ,energy ,innovation ,centers in diverse regions of the ,united ,states1 in order to provide1 to the maximum extent practicable1 one centralized location for multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of advanced energy technologies most suited to commercial application in each region of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,in establishing the centers authorized in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider the diverse natural resources available throughout the ,united ,states1 and maximize the opportunities for cooperation between institutes of higher education1 industry1 ,state and local governments1 and nonprofit research institutions with shared areas of energy expertise4 7#b7 ,technology development focus ,the ,secretary shall designate for each center a unique advanced energy technology or basic research focus4 ,in establishing focus areas for each center1 the ,secretary shall consider the energy needs1 resources1 and expertise available in each region of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of each center with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department1 including the ,national ,laboratories1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy1 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 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 center established under subsection 7b77#a77;,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 center2 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 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from qualifying entities1 and select centers authorized under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 7#c7 ,duration ,a center established under this section shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7#d7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of a center under this section1 the ,director may renew support for the center1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#e7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7d7 ,center operations 7#a7 ,in general ,each center shall conduct or provide for multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration of advanced energy technologies within the technology development focus designated under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,activities ,each center shall-- 7,a7 encourage collaboration and communication among the member qualifying entities of the consortium and awardees2 7,b7 develop and make publicly available proposed plans and programs2 and 7,c7 submit an annual report to the ,department summarizing the activities of the center1 including-- 7i7 detailing organizational expenditures2 and 7ii7 describing each project undertaken by the center4 7#c7 ,conflicts of interest ,each center 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 centers2 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 user facilities if the ,secretary determines such facilities are necessary and applicable to conduct research within the focus areas identified for each center4 #bbb4 ,versatile neutron source 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall construct a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source1 which shall operate as a national user facility4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the private sector1 universities1 ,national ,laboratories1 and relevant ,federal agencies to ensure that the versatile neutron source is capable of meeting ,federal research needs for neutron irradiation services4 7b7 ,facility capabilities 7#a7 ,capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in subsection 7a7 will provide1 at a minimum1 the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,fast neutron spectrum irradiation capability4 7,b7 ,capacity for upgrades to accommodate new or expanded research needs4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,capabilities that support experimental high-temperature testing4 7,b7 ,providing a source of fast neutrons at a neutron flux higher than that at which existing research facilities operate1 sufficient to enable research for an optimal base of prospective users4 7,c7 ,maximizing irradiation flexibility and irradiation volume to accommodate as many concurrent users as possible4 7,d7 ,capabilities for irradiation with neutrons of a lower energy spectrum4 7,e7 ,multiple loops for fuels and materials testing of different coolants4 7,f7 ,capabilities that support irradiating and processing targets for isotope production4 7,g7 ,additional pre-irradiation and post-irradiation examination capabilities4 7,h7 ,lifetime operating costs and lifecycle costs4 7c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7d7 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy to carry out to completion the construction of the facility under this section-- 7#a7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #bfj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #cdj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#e7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#f7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#g7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#h7 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#aj7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 #bbc4 ,carbon utilization research and development infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to conduct basic and fundamental research in materials science1 chemistry1 subsurface instrumentation1 and data analysis to inform the research1 development1 and demonstration of carbon capture1 storage1 and utilization technologies and techniques1 and to facilitate the translation of basic research results to industry4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources and facilitate collaboration and coordination between-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy2 and 7#b7 the ,office of ,science4 7c7 ,carbon utilization energy innovation hub ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish and operate a national ,carbon ,utilization ,energy ,innovation ,hub 7referred to in this section as the ,hub71 which shall focus on early stage research and development activities including-- 7#a7 post-combustion and pre-combustion capture of carbon dioxide2 7#b7 advanced compression technologies for new and existing fossil fuel-fired power plants2 7#c7 technologies to convert carbon dioxide to valuable products and commodities2 and 7#d7 advanced carbon dioxide storage technologies that consider a range of storage regimes4 7d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select the ,hub under this section on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7e7 ,duration ,the ,hub established under this section shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7f7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of the ,hub1 the ,secretary may renew support for the ,hub1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7g7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,secretary may terminate the ,hub for cause during the performance period4 #bbd4 ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support the establishment and construction of up to #c field research sites operated by public or academic entities1 which shall each be known as a ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy or ,,forge site to develop1 test1 and enhance techniques and tools for enhanced geothermal energy4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 award grants in support of research and development projects focused on advanced monitoring technologies1 new technologies and approaches for implementing multi-zone stimulations1 and dynamic reservoir modeling that incorporates all available high-fidelity characterization data2 and 7#b7 seek opportunities to coordinate efforts and share information with domestic and international partners engaged in research and development of geothermal systems and related technology4 7c7 ,site selection ,of the ,,forge sites referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider applications through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 from ,national ,laboratories1 multi-institutional collaborations1 institutes of higher education and other appropriate entities best suited to provide national leadership on geothermal related issues and perform the duties enumerated under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 prioritize existing field sites and facilities with capabilities relevant to the duties enumerated under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the ,,forge activities under this section-- 7#a7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #ee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #fe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#e7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#f7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#g7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#h7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#i7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#aj7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7e7 ,portfolio balance ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the balance between funds dedicated to construction and operations and research activities to reflect the state of site development4 #bbe4 ,advanced energy storage initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research initiative to be known as the ,advanced ,energy ,storage ,initiative 7referred to in this section as the ,initiative7 to support and accelerate the research1 development1 and demonstration of advanced energy storage technologies1 in order to-- 7#a7 support basic research in capabilities that enable temporal flexibility in the conversion of energy resources to useful energy services2 7#b7 inform the development of a broad range of energy storage systems2 and 7#c7 facilitate the translation of basic research results in energy storage to industry4 7b7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out programs and activities under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources and facilitate collaboration between-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,electricity2 7#b7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy2 7#c7 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy2 7#d7 the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy2 and 7#e7 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,program and ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,program of the ,office of ,science4 ,the ,secretary may organize additional activities under this subsection through ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers1 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 or cross-cutting research programs4 7c7 ,grid scale energy storage user facilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a #d-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to the development1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of grid scale energy storage technology demonstration projects1 which shall operate as national user facilities4 #bbf4 ,critical infrastructure research and construction 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of fundamental research1 development1 and early-stage demonstration of innovative engineered systems and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources and facilitate collaboration and coordination between-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,electricity2 7#b7 the ,office of ,cybersecurity1 ,energy ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 7#c7 the ,office of ,science2 7#d7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#e7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,critical infrastructure test range ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish and operate a ,critical ,infrastructure ,test ,range 7referred to in this section as the ,test ,range7 that allows for scalable physical and cyber performance testing to be conducted on industry-scale infrastructure systems4 ,this facility shall include a focus on-- 7#a7 cyber security test beds2 and 7#b7 electric grid test beds4 7d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select the ,test ,range under this section on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7e7 ,duration ,the ,test ,range established under this section shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7f7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of the ,test ,range1 the ,secretary may renew support for the ,test ,range1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7g7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,secretary may terminate the ,test ,range for cause during the performance period4 ,,iii ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology #cja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7,,nist7 promotes ,united ,states innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science1 standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve ,americans' quality of life4 7#b7 ,,nist's leadership in a broad range of cutting-edge scientific endeavors including but not limited to quantum science and engineering1 cybersecurity1 biologics1 artificial intelligence 7,,ai71 machine learning1 additive manufacturing1 disaster resilience1 and international standards development is critical to ,america's leadership in the industries of the future4 7#c7 ,,nist's role as the ,nation's laboratory for industry is critical to maintaining the economic and national security of the ,united ,states4 #cjb4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbj 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1jcd1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ged1jjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #i1jjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #aah1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #ge1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs2 and 7,c7 #afb1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #adf1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bghl7 and #af1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjba 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1bdj1djj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #hfi1djj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #aj1hjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #bj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aga1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #adf1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjbb 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1cae1bej1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ida1hej1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #aa1gjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #bj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #agc1djj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #adh1djj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7d7 ,fiscal year #bjbc 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1cij1ejj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1jad1cjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ab1fjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #agf1bjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aea1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7e7 ,fiscal year #bjbd 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1dfe1gej1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1jhf1gej1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ac1ejj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #agi1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aed1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7f7 ,fiscal year #bjbe 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1eda1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1aei1bjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ad1djj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aha1hjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aef1hjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7g7 ,fiscal year #bjbf 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1faf1bej1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1bac1fej1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ae1cjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #ahd1fjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aei1fjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7h7 ,fiscal year #bjbg 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1fia1ejj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbg4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1cjd1ajj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #af1bjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #ahg1djj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #afb1djj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7i7 ,fiscal year #bjbh 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1gff1gej1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbh4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1cgf1eej1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ag1ajj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aij1bjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #afe1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7j7 ,fiscal year #bjbi 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1hdb1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbi4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1ddi1jjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ah1jjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aic1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #afh1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 #cjc4 ,,nist ,facilities ,modernization ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,,nist ,facilities ,modernization ,fund 7hereafter in this section referred to as the ,fund74 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available to ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 for ,capital ,projects on the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's campuses for the modernization and construction of research facilities needed to conduct leading edge scientific and technical research4 7c7 ,contents of fund ,the ,funds shall consist of the following amounts3 7#a7 ,such amounts as may be appropriated by law4 7#b7 ,interest earned on the balance of the ,fund4 7d7 ,authorization of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated in section #cjb of this ,act for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 #hj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbi shall be provided for the ,fund established in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,continuing availability of funds ,amounts in the ,fund are available without regard to fiscal year limitation4 7f7 ,notification to committees ,upon making any obligation or expenditure of any amount in the ,fund1 the ,secretary1 through the ,director1 shall notify the ,house of ,representatives ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,committee1 the ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate of the amount and purpose of the obligation or expenditure4 7g7 ,,nist facilities modernization and maintenance plan 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the program authorized in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall develop and submit to ,congress a #e-year modernization and maintenance plan for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's campuses4 7#b7 ,timing ,the modernization and maintenance plan required in paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to ,congress within #cj days of enactment of this ,act1 and updated on an annual basis4 7#c7 ,plan elements ,the ,plan required in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a list of ,capitol ,construction ,projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 the core capabilities these facilities will provide1 anticipated schedule of construction1 and anticipated funding requirements4 7,b7 ,a list of planned utility infrastructure projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 anticipated schedule of construction1 and anticipated funding requirements4 7,c7 ,a list of planned ,,it infrastructure projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 anticipated schedule of construction1 and anticipated funding requirements4 7,d7 ,a list of the deferred maintenance1 a list of deferred maintenance projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 anticipated schedule of construction1 anticipated funding requirements1 and an evaluation of progress made in reducing the deferred maintenance backlog4 #cjd4 ,quantum information science ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 continue to support and expand basic quantum information science and technology research and development of measurement and standards infrastructure necessary to advance commercial development of quantum applications2 7#b7 use its existing programs1 in collaboration with other agencies1 as appropriate1 to train scientists in quantum information science and technology to increase participation in the quantum fields2 and 7#c7 establish or expand collaborative ventures or consortia with other public or private sector entities1 including other ,federal agencies engaged in quantum information science research and development1 academia1 ,national ,laboratories1 and industry for the purpose of advancing the field of quantum information science and engineering4 #cje4 ,cybersecurity research 7a7 ,research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall expand the fundamental and applied research carried out by the ,institute to address key questions relating the measurement of privacy1 security1 and vulnerability of software tools and communications networks1 including through-- 7#a7 the development of research and engineering capabilities to provide practical solutions1 including measurement techniques and engineering toolkits1 to solve cybersecurity challenges such as human factors1 identity management1 network security1 privacy1 and software2 7#b7 investment in tools to help private and public sector organizations1 including institutions of higher education and research organizations1 measure and manage cybersecurity risks and ensure workforce preparedness for new cybersecurity challenges2 and 7#c7 investment in programs to prepare the ,united ,states with strong cybersecurity and encryption technologies to apply to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence1 the internet of things1 and quantum computing4 7b7 ,assistance to ,federal agencies ,the ,director shall enhance and expand the ,institute's guidance and assistance to ,federal agencies to help agencies effectively implement the ,framework for ,improving ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity1 including-- 7#a7 technical guidance on the requirements in the ,executive order2 7#b7 technical guidance and education and training of agency staff responsible for cyber security1 consultative services1 and other assistance at individual ,federal agencies2 and 7#c7 technical guidance and education and training of individual ,federal agency ,inspectors ,general and staff who are responsible for the annual independent evaluation they are required to perform of the information security program and practices of ,federal agencies under section #ceee of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report ,the ,director shall provide the ,house ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,committee and the ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation a report1 not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 describing how the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology carried out the activities described in subsection 7b7 in as much detail as possible1 including identification of agencies assisted and the types of consultative services1 education1 guidance1 assistance1 and training provided to individual agencies and ,inspectors ,general4 #cjf4 ,artificial intelligence and data science ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall continue to support the development of artificial intelligence and data science1 including through-- 7#a7 the expansion of the ,institute's capabilities1 including scientific staff and research infrastructure2 7#b7 the implementation of rigorous scientific testing to support the development of trustworthy and safe artificial intelligence and data systems2 7#c7 the development of machine learning and other artificial intelligence applications to support measurement science research programs and take steps to modernize the ,institute's research infrastructure2 and 7#d7 the development and publication of new cybersecurity tools1 encryption methods1 and best practices for artificial intelligence and data science4 #cjg4 ,internet of things ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall continue to conduct research with respect to and support the expanded connectivity1 interoperability1 and security of interconnected systems and other aspects of the internet of things1 including through-- 7#a7 the development of new tools and methodologies for cybersecurity of the internet of things2 7#b7 the development of technologies to address network congestion and device interference1 such as the development of testing tools for next generation wireless communications1 internet of things protocols1 coexistence of wireless communications systems1 and spectrum sharing2 7#c7 convening experts in the public and private sectors to develop recommendations for accelerating the adoption of sound interoperability standards1 guidelines1 and best practices for the internet of things2 and 7#d7 the development and publication of new cybersecurity tools1 encryption methods1 and best practices for internet of things security4 #cjh4 ,composites research 7a7 ,research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall implement the recommendations contained in the ,december #bjag report entitled ,road ,mapping ,workshop ,report on ,overcoming ,barriers to ,adoption of ,composites in ,sustainable ,infrastructure1 as appropriate1 to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the ,united ,states4 ,in implementing such recommendations1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director shall1 with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- 7#a7 not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 initiate the establishment of a design data clearinghouse to identify1 gather1 validate1 and disseminate existing design criteria1 tools1 guidelines1 and standards2 and 7#b7 develop methods and resources required for testing an evaluation of safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure1 including-- 7,a7 conditioning protocols1 procedures and models2 7,b7 screening and acceptance tools2 and 7,c7 minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools4 7b7 ,standards coordination ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall assure that the appropriate ,institute staff consult regularly with standards developers1 members of the composites industry1 institutions of higher education1 and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the ,institute4 #cji4 ,enabling the future bioeconomy ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall continue to support the research and development of engineering biology1 including through-- 7#a7 building up ,,nist's core capabilities in measurement science supporting synthetic biology by investing in foundational measurement tools2 7#b7 delivering the necessary measurement methods1 standards and related services required to impart confidence in emerging engineering biology capabilities2 and 7#c7 developing and evaluating computation tools in order to develop and deploy predictive models that will ink biological blueprints with biological outcomes4 #caj4 ,international standards development 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,widespread use of standards facilitates technology advancement by defining and establishing common foundations for product differentiation1 technological innovation1 and other value-added services4 7#b7 ,standards also promote an expanded1 more interoperable1 and efficient marketplace4 7#c7 ,global cooperation and coordination on standards for emerging technologies will be critical for having a consistent set of rules to enable market competition1 preclude barriers to trade1 and allow innovation to flourish4 7#d7 ,united ,states position on standardization in emerging technologies will be critical to ,united ,states economic competitiveness4 7#e7 ,,nist is in a unique position to strengthen ,united ,states leadership in standards development1 particularly for emerging technologies1 to ensure continuing ,united ,states economic competitiveness and national security4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 while ,united ,states experts have historically been leaders in international standards development activities1 there is concern that the ,united ,states is losing its edge2 7#b7 strengthening the unique ,united ,states public-private partnerships approach to standards development is critical to ,united ,states economic competitiveness2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,government should ensure cooperation and coordination across ,federal agencies and partner with private sector stakeholders to continue to shape international dialogues in regard to standards development for emerging technologies4 7c7 ,research activities and engagement ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall-- 7#a7 build capacity and training opportunities to help create a pipeline of talent and leadership in key standards development positions1 including standards education and training related activities targeted at integrating standards content into undergraduate and graduate curricula in science1 engineering1 business1 public policy1 and law2 7#b7 partner with private sector entities to support strategically increased engagement and leadership in the development of international standards for digital economy technologies1 including partnering with industry to incentivize private sector partners to develop standards strategies and support engagement and participation in the relevant standards activities2 and 7#c7 develop approaches to prioritize standardization for emerging technologies1 identify organization in which to develop these standards1 identify leadership positions of interest to the ,united ,states1 and identify key contributors for technical and leadership expertise in these areas4 #caa4 ,review of the ,center for ,neutron ,research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller of the ,united ,states shall conduct an evaluation of ,,nist's ,center for ,neutron ,research1 including the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of what progress ,,nist has made in planning for the future of the ,center for ,neutron ,research's nuclear reactor since the release of the #bjah ,national ,academies report1 and what steps ,,nist has taken to implement the ,academies report4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the extent to which ,,nist's planning efforts align with leading practices4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which ,,nist has worked with the ,department of ,energy to identify the scientific community's long-term needs for neutron research facilities and discuss the coordination of future facilities1 and how these agencies are factoring these needs into their decision-making process4 7#d7 ,recommendations for ,,nist and the ,department of ,energy on how best to continue to support civilian nuclear research reactors4 #cab4 ,hiring and management 7a7 ,direct hire authority ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 may-- 7#a7 appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than sections #ccjc1 #ccbh1 and #cccj;e of such chapter71 qualified candidates to scientific1 engineering1 and professional positions for carrying out research and development functions which require the services of specially qualified personnel relating to cybersecurity and quantum information science and technology and such other areas of national research priorities as the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 may determine2 and 7#b7 fix the rate of basic pay of any individual appointed under paragraph 7#a71 at a rate not in excess of the basic rate of pay of the ,vice ,president under section #ajd of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 without regard to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,director may appoint not more than #aj individuals under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,sunset ,the authority under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,other transaction authority ,section #b7;b77#d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b77#d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 to enter into and perform such contracts1 including cooperative research and development arrangements and grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions1 as may be necessary in the conduct of its work and on such terms as it may deem appropriate1 in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act2 4 #cac4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,foundation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,director1 may establish or enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to establish a ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,foundation4 ,the ,foundation shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,foundation shall be to support the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology in its mission4 7c7 ,activities ,activities of the ,foundation may include the solicitation and acceptance of funds-- 7#a7 to support international metrology and standards engagement activities2 7#b7 to conduct education and outreach activities2 and 7#c7 to offer direct support to ,,nist associates1 including through activities such as the provision of fellowships1 grants1 and occupational safety and awareness training4 7d7 ,transfer of funds ,the ,director may authorize1 under the agreement under subsection 7a71 the transfer of funds from the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to the nonprofit organization to offset any administrative costs of the ,foundation4 7e7 ,liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states shall not extend to any obligations of the ,foundation4 #cad4 ,,mep outreach ,section #be of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking community colleges and area career and technical education schools and inserting the following3 secondary schools 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 community colleges1 and area career and technical education schools1 including those in underserved and rural communities12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking and local colleges and inserting the following3 local high schools and local colleges1 including those in underserved and rural communities12 and 7ii7 by inserting or other applied learning opportunities after apprenticeships2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking 1 community colleges1 and area career and technical education schools1 and inserting the following3 and local high schools1 community colleges1 and area career and technical education schools1 including those in underserved and rural communities14 #cae4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#b7 ,framework ,the term ,framework means the ,framework for ,improving ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and referred to in ,executive ,order #achjj issued on ,may #aa1 #bjag 7#hb ,fed4 ,reg4 #bbcia et seq474 7#c7 ,institute ,the term ,institute means the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,,nist associate ,the term ,,nist associate means any guest researcher1 research associate1 facility user1 or volunteer who conducts research at a ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology facility1 but is not an employee of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology or of another ,federal department or agency4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 ,,iv ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration #dja4 ,establishment of a technology transfer office 7a7 ,technology ,transfer ,office ,the ,administrator shall establish a technology transfer office at the corporate agency level4 7b7 ,technology ,transfer ,coordinator ,the ,administrator shall appoint a ,technology ,transfer ,coordinator to be the principal advisor to the ,administrator on all matters relating to technology transfer and commercialization and will serve as director of the technology transfer office4 7c7 ,qualifications ,the ,coordinator shall be an individual who1 by reason of professional background and experience1 is specially qualified to advise the ,administrator on matters pertaining to technology transfer at the ,agency4 7d7 ,duties of the ,coordinator ,the ,coordinator shall oversee-- 7#a7 the expenditure of funds allocated for technology transfer within the ,agency2 7#b7 efforts to improve research to operations within the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research and other ,agency line offices2 7#c7 efforts to engage private sector entities1 including venture capital companies2 7#d7 efforts to engage ,state and local governments2 7#e7 coordinate efforts across the ,agency2 and 7#f7 facilitate knowledge transfer from ,agency_/,federal standards to commercial1 ,state1 and local governments4 7e7 ,technology transfer responsibility ,nothing in this section affects the technology transfer responsibilities of ,federal employees under the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq474 7f7 ,planning and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a technology transfer execution plan4 7#b7 ,updates ,each year after the submission of the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress an updated execution plan and reports that describe progress toward meeting goals set forth in the execution plan and the funds expended under subsection 7e74 #djb4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report which shall include-- 7#a7 report on the ,agency's research to operations activities during the previous fiscal year2 and 7#b7 recommended agency policy changes to increase research to operations activities in the coming fiscal year4 #djc4 ,national ,mesonet ,program 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 since the initial establishment of a private-public partnership demonstration program1 the ,national ,mesonet ,program has leveraged data collected by existing weather station networks to-- 7,a7 provide accurate1 real-time observation for weather forecasters and emergency response personnel in metropolitan areas across the ,united ,states2 7,b7 address persistent impediments1 identified in a ,national ,academy of ,sciences ,report released in #bjji1 to fulfill the need for broader and denser weather observation networks to improve severe weather lead-times2 7,c7 achieve major improvements for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the broader ,american ,weather ,enterprise1 despite some significant development issues and cost overruns1 according to a ,national ,academy of ,sciences ,report released in #bjaa2 7,d7 increase the amount of non-,federal weather data available to government by orders of magnitude2 and 7,e7 improve understanding of the impact1 the size and duration of mesoscale weather events2 and 7#b7 as a joint collaboration between the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,national ,weather ,service1 the ,national ,mesonet ,program is a critical component of agency operations and provides reliable1 real-time prediction and observation capabilities for the physical environment that enhances response and prevention strategies to severe weather events4 7b7 ,program ,the ,national ,weather ,service shall carry out the ,national ,mesonet ,program under law to improve understanding of and forecast capabilities for atmospheric events1 placing priority on leveraging available commercial and other non-,federal weather data to enhance coordination across the private1 public1 and academic sectors of the ,american weather enterprise4 7c7 ,program elements ,the program described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following activities3 7#a7 ,improving the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,national ,weather ,service's ability to provide the baseline forecasts and warnings that protect the ,nation's citizens1 businesses1 military1 and government agencies and enable them to operate and perform in safe1 efficient1 and orderly manners4 7#b7 ,yielding significant amounts of boundary-layer data to result in dramatic improvements in numerical weather prediction performance4 7#c7 ,providing the critical technical and administrative infrastructure needed to facilitate rapid integration of new and emerging surface1 boundary layer1 and space-based networks anticipated in coming years4 7#d7 ,leveraging existing networks of environmental monitoring stations to dramatically increase the quantity and density of weather observations available to the ,national ,weather ,service at a highly cost-effective price4 7#e7 ,supporting the ,national ,weather ,service in reaching its target of a #cj-minute warning time for severe weather through better predictive algorithms driven by increasingly effective observations4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of amounts otherwise made available to the ,national ,weather ,service1 there are authorized to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 #bf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb1 #bg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 #djd4 ,severe weather extramural testbeds 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag instructs ,,noaa to prioritize improving weather data1 modeling1 computing1 forecasting and warnings for the protection of life and property and for the enhancement of the national economy4 7#b7 ,the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag has also mandated that the ,,noaa ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research prioritize involving extramural partners to leverage existing public and private resources to expand and improve weather forecasting and modeling as quickly and efficiently as possible4 7#c7 ,there is a need for additional weather research and forecasting innovation given the increasing number of severe weather events and their increasing effect on public health1 safety1 and national and regional economic well-being4 7b7 ,program ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,administrator for the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds1 hosted by extramural university based partners1 to develop improved understanding of and forecast capabilities for atmospheric events and their impacts4 ,resources for such testbeds shall not be taken from the existing ,,noaa cooperative institutes4 7c7 ,program elements ,the program described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following activities3 7#a7 ,improving the fundamental understanding of weather1 including the boundary layer and other processes affecting high impact weather events4 7#b7 ,improving the understanding of how the public receives1 interprets1 and responds to warnings and forecasts of high impact weather events that endanger life and property4 7#c7 ,research and development1 and transfer of knowledge1 technologies1 and applications to the ,national ,weather ,service and other appropriate agencies and entities1 including the ,united ,states weather industry and academic partners4 7d7 ,extramural research 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,assistant ,administrator for ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research shall collaborate with and support the non-,federal weather research community1 which includes institutions of higher education1 private entities1 and nongovernmental organizations1 by making funds available through competitive grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements4 ,preference shall be given to applicants with significant expertise in severe weather research that are co-located with existing ,,noaa intramural weather related laboratories4 7#b7 ,extramural academic partners ,of the funds authorized in subsection 7e71 not less than #hj percent shall be dedicated to research of extramural academic partners4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 there are authorized out of funds appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out the activities of this section4 #dje4 ,next generation digital radar 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the national weather radar network is aging1 and procurement and replacement must begin by early in the decade commencing with the year #bjcj2 7#b7 research by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration on next generation radar systems has largely focused on the development of a phased array radar for severe weather forecasting2 7#c7 a phased array radar system can achieve precise measurements of precipitation rates and conditions through a rapid scan of the atmosphere to reveal critical weather thumbprints that point to the potential of severe weather2 7#d7 though initially established through the joint collaboration between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the potential for use of the phased array radar for severe weather observations has emerged as the focus2 7#e7 lifetime operations and maintenance costs will be significantly reduced due to the simple1 digital process for updating the digital array radar system2 and 7#f7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration must continue to conduct crucial technical risk reduction research to be ready for the next generation of radar networks4 7b7 ,program ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall develop1 in collaboration with the ,assistant ,administrators for ,weather ,services and ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research1 and utilizing ,,noaa's existing academic partners for implementation1 a technical risk reduction program1 that will lead to the baseline requirements to procure an all-digital ground based phased array radar system for initial deployment by no later than #bjcb4 ,at a minimum1 such a program must demonstrate the ability to significantly improve the accuracy of severe weather forecasts while lowering long term ,federal operating costs4 7c7 ,program elements ,the program described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following activities3 7#a7 ,definition of key system requirements needed to cost effectively lead to significantly improve weather forecasting accuracy and precision through a nationwide all-digital ground based phased array weather radar system4 7#b7 ,identification of critical technologies and subsystems on the critical path to the development of an all-digital phased array system1 and an investment schedule to reduce risk in each designated area4 7#c7 ,development of a full-scale digital phased array radar demonstrator that will meet requirements set in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,development of a multi-year effort to strengthen ties between ,,noaa and its public university based academic partners so as to maintain an ongoing reservoir of science and technology talent to help to guide and advise ,federal program managers on the implementation and use of an all-digital phased array radar system4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts otherwise made available to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration's ,operations1 ,research1 and ,facilities ,action1 there are authorized to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #djf4 ,fellowships 7a7 ,in general ,to carry out the educational and training objectives of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall support a program of weather fellowships for qualified individuals at the graduate and postgraduate level4 ,the fellowships shall be related to meteorology1 atmospheric science1 space weather1 and climatology and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,weather ,fellowship ,the ,administrator may award weather fellowships to support the placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to meteorology1 atmospheric science1 space weather1 and climatology within ,,noaa4 ,a fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #a year4 #djg4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration promotes ,united ,states science and innovation by providing weather forecasts1 severe storm warnings1 and climate monitoring that support and affect more than one-third of the national gross domestic product4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research provides science that enables better forecasts1 earlier warnings for natural disasters1 and a greater understanding of the ,earth4 7#c7 ,the cutting-edge research conducted at ,,oar provides citizens1 planners1 and emergency managers reliable information that is critical to daily life4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of amounts otherwise available to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research-- 7#a7 #eij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #fee1eee1eee for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #gba1aaa1aaj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #ghf1fff1ffe for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#e7 #heb1bbb1bbj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#f7 #iag1ggg1gge for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#g7 #ihc1ccc1ccj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#h7 #a1jdh1hhh1hhe for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#i7 #a1aad1ddd1ddj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#aj7 #a1ahj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 ,v ,national ,science ,foundation #eja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbj 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #h1bgh1ccj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #f1gcg1bjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #idj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #ge1jjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cac1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #fg1jjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #fh1gej1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bdc1bcj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #fe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #ccf1ijj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #af1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjba 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #i1dbb1afj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #g1hbd1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #ihj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #gi1bjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cdb1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #ig1ejj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #hb1ejj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bee1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #ij1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cdc1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ae1ffj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjbb 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #aj1ajf1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #h1dgf1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1jje1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #he1hjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cgj1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #aac1gej1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #if1bej1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bee1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #ij1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cej1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #af1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7d7 ,fiscal year #bjbc 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #aj1gij1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #i1abh1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1jbi1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #ib1djj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cii1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #acj1jjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #aaj1jjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bee1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #ij1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #ceh1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #af1cjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7e7 ,fiscal year #bjbd 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #aa1eja1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #i1ghj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #ii1jjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #dbg1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #acb1fjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #aab1bjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bhe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cfe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #af1fjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7f7 ,fiscal year #bjbe 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ab1ahb1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #aj1dcb1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1jgb1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aje1fjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #def1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #ace1cjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #aad1djj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bhe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bje1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cgb1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ag1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7g7 ,fiscal year #bjbf 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ab1hfc1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #aa1jhd1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1jic1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aab1bjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #dhd1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #ach1jjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #aaf1gjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bhe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #chj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ag1cjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7h7 ,fiscal year #bjbg 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ac1eee1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #aa1gcf1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1aae1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aah1hjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #eac1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #adj1gjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #aai1jjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bie1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #chg1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ag1fjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7i7 ,fiscal year #bjbh 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ad1bcg1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ab1chh1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1acg1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #abe1djj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #eda1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #adc1ejj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #aba1djj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bie1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cie1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ah1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7j7 ,fiscal year #bjbi 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ad1iah1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ac1jdj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1aeh1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #acb1jjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #egj1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #adf1djj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 and 7iv7 #abc1hjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7,c7 #bie1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #djc1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ah1cjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 #ejb4 ,,nsf organizational review 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 since its establishment in #aiej1 the ,national ,science ,foundation has been the gold standard for the world in funding basic science and engineering research2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation should continue to fund competitive1 merit-reviewed basic research across all fields of science and engineering to achieve its statutory mission2 7#c7 scientific research has become increasingly interdisciplinary1 crossing the boundaries of individual fields and the divisions and directorates of the ,national ,science ,foundation that support research grants2 and 7#d7 as the nature of scientific research changes1 it is important for the institutions that support science like the ,national ,science ,foundation1 to periodically evaluate whether the organization needs to evolve to continue to fund the best science1 the best scientists1 and the most groundbreaking research4 7b7 ,study ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,academy7 to conduct a study on the organizational and management structure of the ,foundation1 to-- 7#a7 evaluate and make recommendations for the structure of the ,foundation's directorates1 divisions1 and offices of the ,foundation to efficiently and effectively fund and oversee research grants and education and training programs2 7#b7 evaluate and make recommendations for any structural changes needed to improve the support for cross-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary research2 7#c7 evaluate and make recommendations for the long-term planning and development of research infrastructure projects2 and 7#d7 make recommendations for the management of the ,foundation's business practices1 including personnel and financial management4 7c7 ,report to congress ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall transmit the study to ,congress along with a summary of the ,director's plans1 if any1 to implement the recommendations of the ,national ,academy4 #ejc4 ,ethics and security plans 7a7 ,development of ethics and security policies ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall develop and implement a policy requiring that all proposals for research funding from the ,foundation include1 if applicable1 a plan for managing the risk of any potential ethical or security implications resulting from such research4 7b7 ,requirements ,the policy shall-- 7#a7 include clear guidance of what constitutes ethical and security risks2 7#b7 include field specific guidance as appropriate1 which may include biology1 artificial intelligence1 or cybersecurity2 7#c7 include mechanisms to ensure appropriate evaluation of the submitted ethical and security plans required under this section2 7#d7 include mechanisms to ensure that researchers comply with approved ethical and security plans2 and 7#e7 to the extent practical be harmonized with existing ethical and security policies or requirements1 including the ,common ,rule 7,federal ,policy for the ,protection of ,human ,subjects1 #de ,,cfr #fij74 7c7 ,limitation ,the policy developed under subsection 7a7 shall not factor into award decisions unless deemed necessary by the merit review panel for each program4 #ejd4 ,major research instrumentation update ,section #gjcf7;a7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbo-#ad7 is amended by striking ,the maximum award under the program shall be #d1jjj1jjj except if the total amount appropriated for the program for a fiscal year exceeds #abe1jjj1jjj1 in which case the maximum amount of an award shall be #f1jjj1jjj and inserting ,the maximum amount of an award under the program shall be #f1jjj1jjj4 #eje4 ,,nsf mid-scale project investments 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,foundation funds major research facilities1 infrastructure1 and instrumentation that provide unique capabilities at the frontiers of science and engineering4 7#b7 ,modern and effective research facilities1 infrastructure1 and instrumentation are critical to maintaining ,united ,states leadership in science and engineering4 7#c7 ,the costs of some proposed research instrumentation1 equipment1 and upgrades to major research facilities fall between programs currently funded by the ,foundation1 creating a gap between the established parameters of the ,major ,research ,instrumentation and ,major ,research ,equipment and ,facilities ,construction programs1 including projects that have been identified as cost-effective additions of high priority to the advancement of scientific understanding4 7#d7 ,the ,national ,science ,board in a #bjah report to ,congress1 ,bridging the ,gap3 ,building a ,sustained ,approach to ,mid-scale ,research ,infrastructure and ,cyberinfrastructure at ,,nsf recommended funding mid-scale projects in the #bj1jjj1jjj to #gj1jjj1jjj range through the major research equipment and facilities program4 7b7 ,mid-,scale projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation may fund mid-scale projects through the major research equipment and facilities construction program4 7#b7 ,project oversight update ,section #aaj of the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbs-#b7 is amended by striking 7g77#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,major multi-user research facility project ,the term major multi-user research facility project means a science and engineering construction or acquisition project that exceeds #ajj1jjj1jjj in total project costs to the ,foundation4 4 7c7 ,definition of mid-,scale projects ,in this section1 the term mid-scale projects means research instrumentation1 equipment1 and upgrades to major research facilities or other research infrastructure investments that exceed the maximum award funded by the major research instrumentation program and are below #ajj1jjj1jjj total project cost4 #ejf4 ,reproducibility in science 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations 7or a consortia thereof7 to-- 7#a7 support research and development of open source1 usable tools and infrastructure that support reproducibility for a broad range of studies across different disciplines2 7#b7 support research on computational reproducibility1 including the limits of reproducibility and the consistency of computational results in the development of new computation hardware1 tools1 and methods2 7#c7 support the education and training of students1 faculty1 and researchers on computational methods and tools to improve the quality of data and code to produce reproducible research2 and 7#d7 support the education and training of students1 faculty1 and researchers on the knowledge1 skills1 and tools needed to conduct research that adheres to the highest scientific standard and to be able to clearly communicate methods and results accurately and appropriately to reflect the uncertainty involved in the research4 7b7 ,data repositories ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall coordinate with the heads of other ,federal science agencies to develop a set of criteria for trusted open repositories to be used by the scientific community in order to facilitate the transparent sharing and availability of data and code for federally funded research studies4 7c7 ,definition of reproducibility ,for the purposes of this section1 the term reproducibility means obtaining consistent results using the same input data1 computational steps1 methods and code1 and conditions of analysis4 #ejg4 ,public-private partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall pursue partnerships with private industry1 private foundations1 and_/or other appropriate private entities to-- 7#a7 enhance the impact of the ,foundation's investments and contributions to ,american economic competitiveness and security2 and 7#b7 make available infrastructure1 expertise1 and financial resources to the ,united ,states scientific and engineering research and education enterprise4 7b7 ,merit-,review ,nothing in this section shall be construed as altering any intellectual or broader impacts criteria at the ,foundation for evaluating grant applications4 #ejh4 ,e,p,s,co,r 7a7 ,sense of congress 7#a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 since maintaining the ,nation's scientific and economic leadership requires the participation of talented individuals nationwide1 ,e,p,s,co,r investments into ,state research and education capacities that are in the ,federal interest and should be sustained2 and 7,b7 ,e,p,s,co,r should maintain its experimental component by supporting innovative methods for improving research capacity and competitiveness4 7#b7 ,definition of ,e,p,s,co,r ,in this subsection1 the term ,e,p,s,co,r has the meaning given the term in section #ejb of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp note74 7b7 ,update of ,e,p,s,co,r ,section #eag7;f77#b7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#i7;f77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to increase the capacity of rural communities to provide quality ,,stem education and ,,stem workforce development programming to students1 and teachers2 and 4 #eji4 ,computing ,enclave ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall award grants to establish a pilot program to ensure the security of federally supported research data and to assist regional institutions of higher education and their researchers in compliance with regulations regarding the safeguarding of sensitive information and other relevant regulations and ,federal guidelines4 7b7 ,structure ,in carrying out the pilot program established pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,director shall select three institutions of higher education from among institutions classified under the ,indiana ,university ,center for ,postsecondary ,research ,carnegie ,classification as a doctorate-granting university with a very high level of research activity1 and with a history of working with secure information for the development1 installation1 maintenance1 or sustainment of secure computing enclaves4 7c7 ,regionalization 7#a7 ,in selecting universities pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,director shall give preference to institutions of higher education with the capability of serving other regional universities4 7#b7 ,the enclaves should be geographically dispersed to better meet the needs of regional interests4 7d7 ,program elements ,the ,director shall work with ,institutions of ,higher ,education selected pursuant to subsection 7b7 to-- 7#a7 develop an approved design blueprint for compliance with ,federal data protection protocols2 7#b7 develop a comprehensive and confidential list1 or a bill of materials1 of each binary component of the software1 firmware1 or product that is required to deploy additional secure computing enclaves2 7#c7 develop templates for all policies and procedures required to operate the secure computing enclave in a research setting2 7#d7 develop a system security plan template2 and 7#e7 develop a process for managing a plan of action and milestones for the secure computing enclave4 7e7 ,duration ,the pilot program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall operate for not less than #c years4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall report to ,congress not later than #f months after the completion of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including an assessment of the security benefits provided by such secure computing enclaves2 7,b7 recommendations related to the value of expanding the network of secure computing enclaves2 and 7,c7 recommendations on the efficacy of the use of secure computing enclaves by other ,federal agencies in a broader effort to expand security of ,federal research4 #eaj4 ,definitions ,in this title1 unless expressly provided otherwise3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#b7 ,federal science agency ,the term ,federal science agency has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffbc74 7#c7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 ,,vi ,,stem ,workforce for the #bast ,century #fja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,many reports over the past decade have found that it is critical to our ,nation's economic leadership and global competitiveness that the ,united ,states educates and trains more scientists and engineers4 7#b7 ,according to the ,national ,science ,board's ,science and ,engineering ,indicators1 the science and engineering workforce has grown faster over time than the workforce overall and now represents #e percent of all ,united ,states jobs1 with a median salary more than double that of non-science and engineering occupations4 7#c7 ,according to ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics projections1 the faster growth in ,,stem employment relative to overall employment is expected to continue1 and the ,united ,states will need one million additional ,,stem professionals than it is on track to produce in the coming decade4 7#d7 ,a recent report by ,,act1 the scholastic testing service1 found that only #bj percent of ,united ,states students in the #bjaf ,,act-tested high school graduating class were ready for first-year ,,stem college courses4 7#e7 ,out of the #gj countries that participate in the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development's ,programme for ,international ,student ,assessment1 the ,united ,states ranks #beth in science and #djth in mathematics4 7#f7 ,the ,federal ,government spends over #c billion annually on ,,stem education related research1 programs and activities1 but encouraging ,,stem education activities beyond the scope of the ,federal ,government is crucial to the future technical and economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,nation's future economic and national security relies on building a ,,stem-capable workforce in order to remain competitive in the global economy1 foster greater innovation1 and provide a foundation for shared prosperity2 7#b7 the ,federal ,government plays a key role in developing and sustaining a ,,stem-capable workforce by working with stakeholders at all levels1 including researchers1 practitioners1 industry1 and ,state and local governments to support and promote evidence-based approaches2 7#c7 applying a more holistic view of the ,,stem workforce that moves beyond academic degrees and occupations will highlight the contributions and opportunities for workers at all education levels2 7#d7 increasing the diversity and inclusion in the ,,stem workforce is needed to help address the ,,stem skills shortage2 7#e7 supporting an interdisciplinary approach to ,,stem learning1 where academic concepts are coupled with real-world applications and students use ,,stem in contexts that make connections between school1 community1 work1 and the wider world will improve outcomes for students in elementary1 secondary and post-secondary education and for skilled technical workers in different career stages2 7#f7 leveraging private and nonprofit investments in ,,stem education will be essential to strengthening the ,federal ,,stem portfolio2 and 7#g7 coordinating ,,stem programs and activities across the ,federal ,government in order to limit duplication and engage stakeholders in ,,stem programs and related activities for which objective outcomes can be measured will bolster results of ,federal ,,stem education programs1 improve the return on taxpayers' investments in ,,stem education programs1 and in turn strengthen the ,united ,states economy4 #fjb4 ,advanced technical education and skilled technical workforce 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,a ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine report predicts a shortfall of nearly #c1djj1jjj skilled technical workers by #bjbb4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation's ,advanced ,technical ,education program is critical to helping improve the training of the skilled technical workforce1 with an emphasis on two-year ,institutions of ,higher ,education 7,i,h,es7 and educating technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,science ,board's #bjai report on the skilled technical workforce called for strengthening partnerships between skilled technical workforce programs and business and industry4 7b7 ,advanced technical education program update ,section #c7;b7 of the ,scientific and ,advanced-,technology ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;i7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,national coordination network for science and technical education ,the ,director shall award grants to institutions of higher education1 nonprofit institutions1 associate-degree granting colleges 7or consortia thereof7 to establish a network of centers for science and technical education4 ,the centers shall-- 7#a7 coordinate research1 training and education activities funded by awards under subsection 7a7 and share information and best practices across the network of awardees2 7#b7 serve as national and regional clearinghouse and resource to communicate and coordinate research1 training and educational activities across disciplinary1 organizational1 geographic and international boundaries and disseminate best practices2 and 7#c7 develop national and regional partnerships between ,k-#ab schools1 two-year colleges1 institutions of higher education1 workforce development programs1 and industry to meet workforce needs4 4 7c7 ,,nsf portfolio review and coordination plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall conduct a full portfolio analysis of the ,foundation's skilled technical workforce investments and develop a plan to improve coordination and collaboration of research and education investments and the communication of those funding opportunities to the research and education community4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the review and development of the plan under paragraph 7#a7 is complete1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall submit to ,congress and make widely available to the public a summary of the portfolio review and plan4 #fjc4 ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program update 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program is the nation's oldest fellowship program that directly supports ,american graduate students in various ,,stem fields and is a model for training the best innovators in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,since #aieb1 ,,nsf has funded over #ej1jjj ,graduate ,research ,fellowships out of more than #ejj1jjj applicants1 #db ,fellows have gone on to become ,nobel laureates1 and more than #dej have become members of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 7#c7 ,foreign nations are increasingly investing in foreign talent programs to compete with the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,national ,science ,foundation should grow the number of new graduate research fellows supported annually over the next #aj years to no less than #b1ejj fellows4 7c7 ,program update ,section #aj of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and as will address national workforce demand in critical ,,stem fields after throughout the ,united ,states2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking of #ab1jjj and inserting sufficient to cover full tuition and mandatory fees2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,outreach ,the ,director shall ensure program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants from fields of study that are in areas of critical national need1 from all regions of the country1 and from historically underrepresented populations in ,,stem4 4 #fjd4 ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program plays an important role in supporting the development and dissemination of evidence-based teacher preparation models and the recruitment1 preparation1 and retention of ,,stem educators2 7#b7 the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program improves recruitment of underrepresented and ,,stem-trained students into teaching1 encourages teachers to work in high-need areas1 and can improve relationships between teacher preparation programs and industry2 and 7#c7 the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program which currently supports between #a1jjj to #a1ejj new math and science teachers a year1 including in high-need districts should be doubled over the next ten years to meet the growing demand for ,,stem capable educators4 ,,vii ,antarctic ,science and ,conservation ,modernization ,a ,antarctic ,nongovernmental ,activity ,preparedness ,act #gja4 ,congressional findings and declaration of purpose 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 for over half a century1 scientific investigation and environmental protection has been the principal activity of the ,federal ,government and ,united ,states citizens in ,antarctica2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation funds and manages the ,united ,states ,antarctic ,program1 the national program of scientific research in ,antarctica1 together with associated logistical support activities1 infrastructure1 as well as broad environmental stewardship responsibilities in ,antarctica2 7#c7 land- and ship-borne tourism in ,antarctica1 including tourism that ,united ,states-based companies organize or originate1 continues to increase at a significant rate2 7#d7 achievement of the ,united ,states ,antarctic ,program scientific objectives requires the full commitment of the operational and logistics capabilities of the ,program2 7#e7 long-standing ,united ,states policy regarding private non-governmental expeditions to ,antarctica has been not to offer support or other services to private expeditions in ,antarctica1 and1 instead1 to encourage complete operational and financial self-sufficiency on the part of non-governmental expeditions to ,antarctica2 7#f7 in limited emergency situations the ,united ,states may attempt1 at its discretion and in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles1 the rescue of private individuals provided that no unacceptable risks are posed to ,united ,states personnel and the rescue can be accomplished by the ,united ,states within locally available means2 7#g7 increased tourism and other non-governmental activities could result in additional health and safety1 search and rescue1 medical care and evacuation costs4 ,these costs could increase the financial burden on the ,united ,states ,antarctic ,program1 increase the risks to the safety of those involved in search and rescue1 and jeopardize scientific objectives through the diversion of resources2 and 7#h7 in recognition of the growing potential for additional costs to be imposed on national ,antarctic programs1 the ,antarctic ,treaty ,consultative ,parties1 including the ,united ,states1 adopted ,measure #d 7#bjjd71 ,insurance and ,contingency ,planning for ,tourism and ,non-,governmental ,activities in the ,antarctic ,treaty ,area4 ,measure #d 7#bjjd71 after it takes effect1 will require the ,parties to impose operational and financial self-sufficiency requirements on non-governmental persons organizing expeditions to ,antarctica organized in or proceeding from their country4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subtitle is to implement ,measure #d 7#bjjd71 ,insurance and ,contingency ,planning for ,tourism and ,non-,governmental ,activities in the ,antarctic ,treaty ,area4 #gjb4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subtitle3 7#a7 ,the term ,antarctica means the area south of #fj degrees south latitude4 7#b7 ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#c7 ,the term expedition means an activity undertaken by one or more non-governmental persons organized within or proceeding from the ,united ,states to or within ,antarctica for which advance notification is required under ,paragraph #e of ,article ,,vii of the ,antarctic ,treaty4 ,the term expedition does not include fishing activities or the operation of fishing vessels4 7#d7 ,the term person has the meaning given that term in section #a of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 and includes any person subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states except that the term does not include any department1 agency1 or other instrumentality of the ,federal ,government4 #gjc4 ,obligation of persons organizing expeditions to prepare contingency plans and obtain insurance 7a7 ,persons organizing expeditions shall-- 7#a7 prepare and establish appropriate contingency plans and sufficient arrangements for health and safety1 search and rescue1 medical care and evacuation of persons engaged in an expedition2 7#b7 obtain adequate insurance or other financial arrangements to cover all costs associated with search and rescue and medical care and possible evacuation of any persons engaged in an expedition2 and 7#c7 establish or obtain the contingency plans1 arrangements and insurance or other financial arrangements referred to in this subsection prior to the date on which an expedition commences4 7b7 ,the contingency plans and other arrangements referred to in subsection 7a7 shall not rely on support from national ,antarctic programs or other agencies of governments conducting research or other activities in ,antarctica without their express written agreement4 #gjd4 ,certification of ,compliance 7a7 ,persons organizing expeditions shall submit to the ,director a written certification that confirms its compliance with the requirements of section #gjc of this subtitle1 including a statement that all such plans1 arrangements and insurance or other financial arrangements meet all applicable international and domestic legal and regulatory requirements as well as clearly established industry standards4 7b7 ,any certification filed pursuant to subsection 7a7 of this section shall contain an acknowledgment that any knowing and willful false statement made in such certification is punishable under section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 by fine or imprisonment of not more than #e years1 or both4 ,the ,director may refer potential violations of section #ajja of such title to the ,department of ,justice for criminal prosecution1 as appropriate4 #gje4 ,costs and administrative fees 7a7 ,if any person organizing an expedition receives any services covered by this subtitle from any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government1 or contractors working in support of such entities1 absent an express written agreement for such services with the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,director may assess the costs1 direct and indirect1 of any such services incurred by the ,national ,science ,foundation1 its contractors1 or other department1 agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government1 including all reasonable attorney's fees and costs associated with the collection of such sums4 ,the ,director may request the ,attorney ,general to initiate a civil action for the recovery of such costs4 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation is authorized to retain all monies collected pursuant to this subsection and shall distribute such monies to any department1 agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government to the extent non-reimbursed costs were actually incurred by those entities4 ,such monies shall remain available for expenditure1 without further appropriation1 until expended4 7b7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjad and thereafter1 the ,director may establish1 modify1 charge1 and collect administrative fees for the administration of the requirements of this subtitle4 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation is authorized to retain all monies collected pursuant to this section4 ,such monies shall remain available for expenditure1 without further appropriation1 until expended4 #gjf4 ,foreign expeditions ,a person organizing an expedition shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this subtitle if the ,secretary of ,state determines at any time1 in writing1 that another ,party to the ,antarctic ,treaty has jurisdiction over that expedition and is exercising its authority with regard to that expedition4 ,however1 to the extent the ,national ,science ,foundation1 its contractors1 or other department1 agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government incurs direct or indirect costs relating to services covered by this subtitle for an expedition1 those costs remain recoverable against persons subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states pursuant to section #gje4 #gjg4 ,civil penalties 7a7 ,assessment of penalties ,any person organizing an expedition that the ,director determines1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 to have failed to comply with the requirements of this subtitle1 or its implementing regulations1 shall be liable to the ,united ,states for a civil penalty4 ,the amount of the civil penalty shall not exceed #abe1jjj for each violation unless the prohibited act was knowingly committed1 in which case the amount of the civil penalty shall not exceed #bej1jjj for each violation4 ,each day an expedition remains in ,antarctica without complying with the requirements of this subtitle shall constitute a separate offense for penalty purposes4 ,the amount of any civil penalty shall be assessed by the ,director by written notice4 ,any civil penalty assessed under this subsection may be remitted or mitigated by the ,director4 7b7 ,hearings ,hearings for the assessment of civil penalties under subsection 7a7 shall be conducted in accordance with section #eed of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,for the purposes of conducting any such hearing1 the ,director may issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant papers1 books1 and documents1 and may administer oaths4 ,witnesses summoned shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid to witnesses in the courts of the ,united ,states4 ,in case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena served upon any person pursuant to this subsection1 the district court of the ,united ,states for any district in which such person is found1 resides1 or transacts business1 upon application by the ,united ,states and after notice to such person1 shall have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring such person to appear and give testimony before the ,director or to appear and produce documents before the ,director1 or both1 and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof4 7c7 ,review ,upon the failure of any person against whom a civil penalty is assessed under subsection 7a7 of this section to pay such penalty1 the ,director may request the ,attorney ,general to institute a civil action in a district court of the ,united ,states for any district in which such person is found1 resides1 or transacts business to collect the penalty and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action4 ,the court shall hear such action on the record made before the ,director and shall sustain the decision of the ,director if it is supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole4 7d7 ,penalties under other laws ,the assessment of a civil penalty under subsection 7a7 of this section for any act shall not be deemed to preclude the assessment of a civil penalty for such act under any other law4 #gjh4 ,regulations ,the ,director may prescribe such regulations as may be appropriate to implement and enforce the provisions of this subtitle4 #gji4 ,effective date ,this subtitle shall take effect #ahj days after enactment4 ,b ,antarctic ,environmental ,liability ,act of #bjbj #gaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,antarctic ,environmental ,liability ,act of #bjbj4 #gab4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subtitle is to implement ,annex ,,vi to the ,protocol on ,environmental ,protection to the ,antarctic ,treaty1 ,liability ,arising ,from ,environmental ,emergencies4 #gac4 ,implementing amendments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,antarctic ,conservation ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c1 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#bb71 striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#bc7 and inserting a semicolon1 and by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 the term ,annex ,,vi means ,annex ,,vi to the ,protocol on ,environmental ,protection to the ,antarctic ,treaty1 ,liability ,arising ,from ,environmental ,emergencies2 7#be7 the term environmental emergency means any event that occurs after the entry into force of ,annex ,,vi1 and that results in1 or imminently threatens to result in1 any significant and harmful impact on the ,antarctic environment2 7#bf7 the term nongovernmental operator means any operator other than a governmental operator or a contractor or subcontractor acting on behalf of any governmental operator2 7#bg7 the term operator means any person who organizes activities 7including tourist activities7 in the ,united ,states to be carried out in ,antarctica1 and any person who organizes activities 7including tourist activities7 in a country other than the ,united ,states to be carried out in ,antarctica if such person has its principal place of business or habitual place of residence in the ,united ,states1 or is incorporated in the ,united ,states1 except that the term operator does not include-- 7,a7 an individual who is an employee1 contractor1 subcontractor1 or agent of1 or who is in the service of1 a person who organizes activities to be carried out in ,antarctica2 7,b7 a contractor or subcontractor acting on behalf of any governmental operator2 or 7,c7 any person who organizes only fishing activities to be carried out in ,antarctica2 7#bh7 the term reasonable1 as applied to preventative measures and response action1 means measures or actions which are appropriate1 practicable1 proportionate and based on the availability of objective criteria and information1 including-- 7,a7 risks to the ,antarctic environment1 and the rate of its natural recovery2 7,b7 risks to human life and safety2 and 7,c7 technological and economic feasibility2 and 7#bi7 the term response action means reasonable measures taken after an environmental emergency has occurred to avoid1 minimize or contain the impact of that environmental emergency1 which to that end may include clean-up in appropriate circumstances1 and includes determining the extent of that emergency and its impact1 except that for purposes of this ,act1 the definition of response contained in section #aja7be7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7be77 shall not apply4 2 7#b7 by inserting after section #d;,a the following3 #d;,b4 ,preventative measures 7a7 ,operators shall undertake reasonable preventative measures that are designed to reduce the risk of environmental emergencies and their potential adverse impact4 7b7 ,such preventative measures may include-- 7#a7 specialized structures or equipment incorporated into the design and construction of facilities and means of transportation2 7#b7 specialized procedures incorporated into the operation or maintenance of facilities and means of transportation2 and 7#c7 specialized training of personnel4 #d;,c4 ,contingency plans 7a7 ,operators shall-- 7#a7 establish contingency plans for responses to incidents with potential adverse impacts on the ,antarctic environment or dependent and associated ecosystems2 and 7#b7 cooperate in the formulation and implementation of such contingency plans4 7b7 ,such contingency plans shall include1 when appropriate1 the following components3 7#a7 procedures for conducting an assessment of the nature of the incident2 7#b7 notification procedures2 7#c7 identification and mobilization of resources2 7#d7 response plans2 7#e7 training2 7#f7 recordkeeping2 and 7#g7 demobilization4 #d;,d4 ,response action ,an operator shall take prompt and effective response action to environmental emergencies arising from the activities of that operator4 2 7#c7 by inserting after section #f the following3 #f;,a4 ,liability of nongovernmental operators 7a7 ,liability ,whenever1 on the basis of information available to it1 a ,government of a ,state ,party to ,annex ,,vi1 other than the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 finds that a nongovernmental operator has failed to take prompt and effective response action to an environmental emergency arising from that operator's activities1 as required by section #d;,d1 and 7#b7 said ,government takes a response action to that environmental emergency1 such ,government may bring a civil action against that operator to recover the costs of such response action in an appropriate district court in accordance with section #ab4 ,any such operator found to have violated the requirements of section #d;,d shall be liable to pay to that ,government the costs of the response action taken by such ,government4 7b7 ,failure ,to comply ,failure of a ,government to comply with the provisions of ,article #e1 paragraphs #c1 #d1 or #e of ,annex ,,vi shall not be a defense to liability under this section4 7c7 ,strict liability ,liability pursuant to subsections 7a71 7e71 7k71 and 7l7 shall be strict4 7d7 ,joint liability ,when an environmental emergency arises from the activities of two or more nongovernmental operators1 they shall be jointly and severally liable under subsection 7a71 7k71 or 7l71 except that an operator which establishes that only part of the environmental emergency resulted from its activities shall be liable in respect of that part only4 7e7 ,claims ,any nongovernmental operator may seek contribution from any other nongovernmental operator that is liable or potentially liable under section #bdjf of this title4 ,such claims shall be brought in accordance with this section and the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure1 and shall be governed by ,federal law4 ,in resolving contribution claims1 the court may allocate response costs among liable parties using such equitable factors as the court determines are appropriate4 ,nothing in this subsection shall diminish the right of any person to bring an action for contribution in the absence of a civil action under subsection 7a71 7k71 or 7l7 of section #g4 7f7 ,period in ,which ,actions ,may ,be ,brought 7#a7 ,response period ,an action under section #g7;a7 or 7k7 of this title must be commenced within three years of the commencement of the response action or within three years of the date on which the ,government bringing the action knew or ought reasonably to have known the identity of the nongovernmental operator1 whichever is later4 ,in no event shall an action against a nongovernmental operator be commenced later than #ae years after the commencement of the response action4 7#b7 ,cost recovery period ,an action under section #g7;e7 of this title for contribution toward costs incurred pursuant to section #g7;a7 or 7b7 must be commenced within three years of the date of judgment in any action under section #g7;a7 or 7k7 for recovery of such response costs or in the absence of such an action1 within three years of the date that the person seeking contribution knew or ought reasonably to have known the identity of the nongovernmental operator4 7#c7 ,cost contribution period ,an action under section #g7;e7 for contribution toward response costs assessed pursuant to section #g7l7 must be commenced within three years of the date of the assessment or within three years of the date of any judgment under subsection #g7l77vii71 whichever is later4 7g7 ,liability cost limit ,the maximum amount for which each nongovernmental operator may be liable for the costs of response actions under sections #g7;a71 #g7k71 or #g7l71 in respect of each environmental emergency1 shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,for an environmental emergency arising from an event involving a ship3 7,a7 one million ,,sdr for a ship with a tonnage not exceeding #b1jjj tons2 and 7,b7 for a ship with a tonnage in excess of #b1jjj tons1 the following amount in addition to that referred to in subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 for each ton from #b1jja to #cj1jjj tons1 #djj ,,sdr2 7ii7 for each ton from #cj1jja to #gj1jjj tons1 #cjj ,,sdr2 and 7iii7 for each ton in excess of #gj1jjj tons1 #bjj ,,sdr4 7#b7 ,for an environmental emergency arising from an event which does not involve a ship1 three million ,,sdr4 7#c7 ,for the purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ship means a vessel of any type whatsoever operating in the marine environment and includes hydrofoil boats1 air-cushion vehicles1 submersibles1 floating craft and fixed or floating platforms2 7,b7 ,,sdr means the ,special ,drawing ,rights as defined by the ,international ,monetary ,fund2 and 7,c7 a ship's tonnage shall be the gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the tonnage measurement rules contained in ,annex ,i of the ,international ,convention on ,tonnage ,measurement of ,ships1 #aifi4 7h7 ,exception ,notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 7g71 liability shall not be limited if it is proved that the environmental emergency resulted from an act or omission of the operator1 committed with the intent to cause such emergency1 or recklessly and with knowledge that such emergency would probably result4 7i7 ,exception ,a nongovernmental operator shall not be liable pursuant to subsection 7a71 subsection 7e71 subsection 7k71 or subsection 7l7 if it proves that the environmental emergency was caused by-- 7#a7 an act or omission necessary to protect human life or safety2 7#b7 an event constituting in the circumstances of ,antarctica a natural disaster of an exceptional character1 which could not have been reasonably foreseen1 either generally or in the particular case1 provided all reasonable preventative measures were taken that are designed to reduce the risk of environmental emergencies and their potential adverse impact2 7#c7 an act of terrorism by some other person or entity2 or 7#d7 an act of belligerency by some other person or entity against the activities of the operator4 7j7 ,insurance requirement ,nongovernmental operators shall maintain adequate insurance or other financial security1 such as the guarantee of a bank or similar financial institution1 to cover liability under section #g of this title up to the limits set forth in subsection 7g74 7k7 ,civil action ,whenever1 on the basis of information available to it1 a department1 agency or other instrumentality of the ,united ,states 7i7 finds that a nongovernmental operator has failed to take prompt and effective response action to an environmental emergency arising from its activities1 as required by section #d;,d1 and 7ii7 takes a response action to that environmental emergency1 such department1 agency or other instrumentality may request the ,attorney ,general to bring a civil action to recover the costs of such response action in an appropriate district court in accordance with section #ab of this title4 ,any such operator found to have violated the requirements of section #d;,d shall be liable to the ,united ,states for the costs of the response action taken by said department1 agency or instrumentality4 ,the department1 agency1 or other instrumentality of the ,united ,states that takes a response action under this subsection1 or section #i7;a71 is authorized to retain1 in its budget1 the monies collected pursuant to this subsection4 ,such monies shall remain available for expenditure1 without further appropriation1 until expended by that department1 agency or other instrumentality4 7l7 ,notification ,upon notice that a nongovernmental operator has failed to take prompt and effective response action to an environmental emergency arising from its activities1 as required by section #d;,d1 and no response action was taken by any ,party to the ,protocol1 the following procedures shall be followed3 7#a7 ,the ,director1 after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with subsection 7l77ii71 shall assess the cost of the response action that should have been taken and may assess the reasonable costs incurred by the ,united ,states under this subsection to determine that cost4 ,the ,director is authorized to promulgate regulations to implement this subsection4 7#b7 ,hearings for the assessment of the costs under subsection 7l77i7 shall be conducted in accordance with section #eed of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,for the purposes of conducting any such hearing1 the ,director may issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant papers1 books1 and documents1 and may administer oaths4 ,witnesses summoned shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid to witnesses in the courts of the ,united ,states4 ,in case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena served upon any person pursuant to this subsection1 the district court of the ,united ,states for any district in which such person is found1 resides1 or transacts business1 upon application by the ,united ,states and after notice to such person1 shall have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring such person to appear and give testimony before the ,director or to appear and produce documents before the ,director and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof4 7#c7 ,response action costs assessed pursuant to this section shall reflect1 as much as possible1 the costs of the response action that should have been taken and the maximum recovery amount of those costs shall be as set forth in subsection 7g74 ,further1 the assessment of response action costs pursuant to this section shall not be deemed to preclude the assessment of additional civil or criminal penalties for violations of any other provision of this ,chapter or any other law4 7#d7 ,at the request of the ,director1 and with the concurrence of the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7,a7 render1 on a non-reimbursable basis1 such assistance that the ,director may require1 necessary to assess the cost of response action that should have been taken in the case of an environmental emergency caused by the operator's ship-based activities1 including any determination concerning the underlying response activity2 and 7,b7 conduct1 on a non-reimbursable basis1 an investigation or an evidentiary hearing1 necessary to assess the cost of the response action that should have been taken in the case of an environmental emergency caused by the operator's ship-based activities1 including any determination concerning the underlying response activity and to submit to the ,director proposed findings of fact and recommendations for adjudication by the ,director4 7#e7 ,with regard to any investigation or evidentiary hearing conducted pursuant to clause 7iv71 the ,director is authorized to delegate1 to the ,commandant1 the authority1 set forth in clause 7ii71 to issue subpoenas and administer oaths1 and to pay fees and mileage4 ,in case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena served upon any person pursuant to this clause1 the district court of the ,united ,states for any district in which such person is found1 resides1 or transacts business1 upon application by the ,united ,states and after notice to such person1 shall have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring such person to appear and give testimony before the agency head or to appear and produce documents before the agency head1 and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof4 7#f7 ,the ,director shall not commence an administrative proceeding in accordance with clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of this section later than #ae years after the ,united ,states ,government becomes aware of the environmental emergency4 7#g7 ,upon the failure of any operator against whom costs have been assessed under this section to pay such costs1 the ,director may request the ,attorney ,general to institute a civil action in a district court of the ,united ,states for any district in which such person is found1 resides1 or transacts business to collect the costs and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action4 ,the court shall hear such action on the record made before the ,director pursuant to this section and shall sustain the ,director's decision if it is supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole4 7m7 ,fees ,any monetary recovery under subsections 7a71 7k7 and 7l7 shall1 in addition1 include all reasonable attorney's fees and costs4 7n7 ,article #ab ,fund ,an amount equal to the amount recovered pursuant to section 7#a7 for the cost of the response action that should have been taken shall be forwarded to the fund established pursuant to ,article #ab of ,annex ,,vi4 7o7 ,expenditure ,to the extent the department1 agency1 or other instrumentality of the ,united ,states retains monies collected pursuant to this section1 such entity is authorized to retain1 in its budget1 the monies collected pursuant to this section4 ,such monies shall remain available for expenditure1 without further appropriation1 until expended by that department1 agency or other instrumentality of the ,united ,states4 2 7#d7 in section #f-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,annex ,,ii and ,annex ,v and inserting ,annex ,,ii1 ,annex ,v and ,annex ,,vi2 and 7ii7 by striking including sections #d7;b77#b71 7#c71 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting including section #c1 section #d7;b77#b71 7#c71 7#d7 and 7#e71 section #d;,d and section #g2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking to implement ,annex ,,iv to the ,protocol and the provisions of this ,act which implement that ,annex and inserting to implement ,annex ,,iv and ship-based matters under ,annex ,,vi to the ,protocol and the provisions of this ,act which implement these ,annexes2 7#e7 in section #i-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding other than a ,federal department1 agency or instrumentality after person2 and 7,b7 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj2 7#f7 in section #aa-- 7,a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,jurisdiction of ,federal courts2 venue1 review of regulations2 service of process2 7,b7 by inserting 7a7 ,u4,s4 ,district ,courts4-- before ,the district courts of the ,united ,states shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising under the provisions of this chapter or of any regulation prescribed1 or permit issued1 under this chapter42 and 7,c7 by adding the following subsections at the end of the section3 7b7 ,jurisdiction ,an action by any ,government of a ,state ,party to ,annex ,,vi1 including the ,united ,states1 against any person subject to legal action under this chapter may be brought only in a district court in a jurisdiction where such person is located or resides or is doing business4 ,a claim for contribution by a nongovernmental operator under section #bdjf7;e7 of this title may be brought in any district in which the defendant resides1 may be found1 or has his principal office4 7c7 ,limitation ,in any action brought under section #bdjf of this title1 process may be served in any district where the defendant is found1 resides1 transacts business1 or has appointed an agent for the service of process4 4 #gad4 ,effective date ,this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect upon the entry into force of ,annex ,,vi1 except that the amendments made by subsections 7f7 and 7g7 of section #gac shall take effect immediately upon the enactment of this ,act4 ,,viii ,technology ,transfer and ,innovation #hja4 ,federal laboratory computer programs update 7a7 ,utilization of ,federal technology update ,section #aa of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 7#a7 ,copyright protection ,pursuant to section #aje7;b77#a7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subject to the requirements therein1 the director of any ,government-operated ,federal laboratory may seek copyright protection on behalf of the ,united ,states in a work described in that section4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide guidelines to implement paragraph 7#a7 of this section and to provide guidance for the management of works in which copyright protection is obtained4 4 7b7 ,government works copyright update ,section #aje of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,copyright protection and inserting 7a7 ,copyright protection2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 copyright protection under this title is available for-- 7#a7 a computer program that is a work of the ,united ,states ,government and is created at a ,federal laboratory1 as defined in section #d of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc71 and which is a result of research1 development1 or engineering at the ,federal laboratory1 provided that the ,united ,states ,government makes application for copyright registration under section #dji pursuant to the authority granted under section #aa7k7 of such ,act within #f months from employee disclosure of the work to the ,federal laboratory1 and provided further that a certificate of registration is issued pursuant to section #daj of this title or following judicial review pursuant to chapter #g of title #e2 and 7#b7 standard reference data prepared or made available by the ,department of ,commerce1 provided the copyright is secured by the ,secretary of ,commerce in the manner set forth in section #f of the ,standard ,reference ,data ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;e74 4 #hjb4 ,extend ,,crada information protection period ,section #ab7;c77#g77;,b7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7c77#g77;,b77 is amended by striking #e and inserting #ab4 #hjc4 ,stevenson-,wydler ,act authority update ,section #aa of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7;g77 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,functions of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall convene an ,interagency ,working ,group for ,technology ,transfer comprising those agencies with at least one ,federal laboratory to-- 7#a7 share best practices for realizing the commercial potential of inventions and methods and options for commercialization which are available to the ,federal laboratories1 including research and development limited partnerships and cooperative research and development agreements2 and 7#b7 issue such guidelines as may be necessary to carry out this chapter1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and with the concurrence of the ,interagency ,working ,group for ,technology ,transfer4 4 #hjd4 ,royalty payments to ,federal employees update ,section #ad of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking inventions each place the term appears and inserting inventions and other intellectual property2 7#b7 by striking invention each place the term appears and inserting invention or other intellectual property2 7#c7 by striking inventors each place the term appears and inserting inventors or contributors2 7#d7 in subsection 7a77#a7 after shall be inserting non-appropriated funds and shall be2 7#e7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 inserting at the end 1 or to the contributor or co-contributors if a certificate of copyright registration is issued to the ,united ,states2 7#f7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77ii7 after inventor of inserting or contributor to2 7#g7 in subsection 7a77#c7 by striking inventor each place the term appears and inserting inventor or contributor2 7#h7 in subsection 7a77#c7 by striking #aej1jjj each place the term appears and inserting #ejj1jjj2 7#i7 at the end of subsection 7a7 by inserting the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,any royalties or other payments received by a ,federal agency from the licensing and assignment of works under agreements entered into by ,federal laboratories under section #ab of this ,act1 and from the licensing of works by ,federal laboratories under any provision of law shall be retained by the agency licensing or assigning the work on behalf of the ,united ,states ,government and shall be disposed of after payment of any copyright registration cots4 ,the head of the agency is authorized to dispose of such royalties or other payments through transfer by the agency to its bureaus or laboratories1 with the majority share of the royalties or other payments from any copyright going to the bureau or laboratory where or for which the copyrighted work was made4 7,a7 ,the royalties or other payments so transferred to any bureau or laboratory may be used or obligated by that bureau or laboratory during the fiscal year in which they are received or during the #b succeeding fiscal years-- 7i7 to reward contributors of copyrighted computer programs2 7ii7 to further information exchange among bureaus and laboratories of the agency or with another agency2 7iii7 for education and training of employees consistent with the missions and objectives of the agency1 bureau1 or laboratory2 7iv7 for payment of expenses incidental to the administration and licensing of intellectual property by the agency or laboratory with respect to copyrighted computer programs made at that bureau or laboratory1 including the fees or other costs for the services of other agencies1 persons1 or organizations for intellectual property management and licensing services2 or 7v7 for scientific research and development consistent with the research and development missions and objectives of the bureau or laboratory4 7,b7 ,all royalties or other payments retained by the agency1 bureau1 or laboratory after payments have been made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 that is unobligated and unexpended at the end of the second fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in which the royalties and other payments were received shall be paid into the ,treasury4 7,c7 ,as used in the section1 the term contributor means a laboratory employee who is a creator of an original expression in a copyrighted computer program4 2 and 7#aj7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking 2 or at the end of clause 7iv7 and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7v7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7vi7 for the acquisition1 administration and licensing of intellectual property4 4 #hje4 ,government intellectual property clarification ,section #ae of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;d7 is amended in subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,invention rights ,the ,government shall obtain the entire right1 title and interest in and to all inventions made by any ,federal employee-- 7,a7 during working hours2 7,b7 with a contribution by the ,government of facilities1 equipment1 materials1 funds1 or information1 or of time or services of other ,federal employees on official duty2 or 7,c7 within his or her field of research or within his or her official employment responsibility and activity4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,any invention made by a ,federal employee as described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be disclosed by the ,federal employee to the agency that employs the ,federal employee within #aj months of the earlier of the date of conception or actual reduction to practice of the invention4 ,the ,government shall obtain the entire right1 title1 and interest in and to any invention conceived or actually reduced to practice by a ,federal employee that is not disclosed to the ,government within #aj months from the earlier of the date of conception or actual reduction to practice of the invention4 7#c7 ,presumption ,any invention made by a ,federal employee as described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be presumed to be owned by the ,government1 and the ,federal employee is presumptively obligated to assign the entire right1 title1 and interest in and to the invention to the ,government4 ,a ,federal employee that disagrees with the presumption of ownership and obligation of assignment may request1 from the agency employing the ,federal employee1 a determination of rights in and to the invention and shall do so within #cj days of the disclosure pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 ,the request shall provide all grounds and justification for leaving rights with the ,federal employee4 ,if the request is not made by the employee within the #cj-;day period1 the ,government shall retain all right1 title1 and interest to the invention4 7#d7 ,patent rights ,if a ,federal agency which has ownership of or the right of ownership to an invention made by a ,federal employee does not intend to file for a patent application or otherwise promote commercialization of such invention1 the agency shall 7upon request7 allow the inventor1 if the inventor is a ,federal employee or former employee who made the invention during the course of employment with the ,government1 to obtain or retain title to the invention 7subject to reservation by the ,government of a nonexclusive1 nontransferable1 irrevocable1 paid-up license to practice the invention or have the invention practiced throughout the world by or on behalf of the ,government74 ,in addition1 the agency may condition the inventor's right to title on the timely filing of a patent application in cases when the ,government determines that it has or may have a need to practice the invention4 7#e7 ,computer program disclosure ,any computer program that is a work of the ,united ,states ,government and is created at a ,federal laboratory within section #aje7;b77#a7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be disclosed by the ,federal employee who created such program to the ,federal laboratory that employs the ,federal employee4 7#f7 ,author rights ,any program described in paragraph 7#e7 prepared by a ,federal employee within the scope of his or her employment shall be considered a work made for hire and the ,government shall be the author4 ,a ,federal employee who discloses as required under paragraph 7#e7 but who contests that the ,government is the author may request1 from the agency employing the ,federal employee1 a determination of rights in and to the program and shall do so within #cj days of the disclosure pursuant to paragraph 7#e74 ,the request shall provide all grounds and justification for leaving rights with the ,federal employee4 ,if the request is not made by the ,federal employee within the #cj-;day period1 the ,government shall remain and shall be the author of such program4 7#g7 ,reporting exemption ,such reporting requirements shall not apply to ,federal employees who are otherwise prohibited from applying for or obtaining a patent4 ,the ,secretary may issue guidelines to implement this section4 4 #hjf4 ,clarifying ,,crada authority ,section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting at the end of the section the following new subsection3 7h7 ,patent obligation ,under an agreement entered into pursuant to this section1 there is an obligation on the part of the collaborating party1 in the event a ,united ,states patent application is filed by or on behalf of the collaborating party or by any assignee of the collaborating party1 to include within the specification of such application and any patent issuing thereon1 a statement specifying that the invention was made with ,government support and that the ,government has certain rights in the invention4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d74 #hjg4 ,expansion of agreements for commercializing technology authority ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ad the following3 #ad;,a4 ,agreements for commercializing technology 7a7 ,agreements with non-,federal entities ,the head of each ,federal agency may permit the director of any of its ,government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratories to perform work for non-,federal entities 7sponsors7 on a fully reimbursable basis and 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 the agreements1 provided that such funding is solely used to carry out the purposes of the ,federal award4 7b7 ,restriction ,the requirements of chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,bayh-,dole ,act71 shall apply if-- 7#a7 the agreement is a funding agreement 7as that term is defined in section #bja of such title72 and 7#b7 at least one of the parties to the funding agreement is eligible to receive rights under that chapter4 7c7 ,submission to agency ,each affected director of a ,government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratory shall submit to the head of the ,federal agency1 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 head of the ,federal agency4 7d7 ,certification ,the head of the ,federal agency shall require the contractor of the affected ,government-owned1 contractor-operated 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 7e7 ,limitation ,this authority only pertains to ,federal agencies that do not have agency-specific authorities for ,agreements for ,commercializing ,technology elsewhere in statute4 4 #hjh4 ,other transaction authority ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ae the following3 #ae;,a4 ,other transactions 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,permission ,each ,federal agency may permit the director of any of its ,government-operated ,federal laboratories to enter into such other transactions as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the ,federal laboratory and on such terms as the director of the ,federal laboratory considers appropriate1 in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,the ,federal agency may protect from disclosure1 for up to #ab years after the date on which the information is developed1 any information developed pursuant to a transaction under this section that would be protected from disclosure under section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if obtained from a person other than a ,federal agency4 7#c7 ,authority limitation ,this authority only pertains to ,federal agencies that do not have agency-specific authorities for other transactions elsewhere in statute4 7b7 ,limitations ,a ,federal laboratory using the authorities granted in subsection 7a7 may only enter into such other transactions when-- 7#a7 a warranted contracting officer determines that use of other authority of the ,federal agency would be insufficient to achieve the purposes of this ,act2 and 7#b7 use of such other transaction is approved by the ,federal agency4 4 #hji4 ,nonprofit foundations ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bi4 ,foundations 7a7 ,in general ,a ,government-owned ,federal laboratory may establish or enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to establish a ,federal laboratory ,foundation in support of its mission4 ,such a ,foundation shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 and the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of a ,foundation established under this section shall be to support the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory in its mission4 7c7 ,activities ,activities of the ,foundation may include the following3 7#a7 ,the receipt1 administration1 solicitation1 acceptance and use of funds1 gifts1 devises1 or bequests1 either absolutely or in trust of real or personal property or any income therefrom or other interest or equity therein for the benefit of1 or in connection with1 the mission of the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory4 ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation even though it is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest therein is for the benefit of the ,federal laboratory in its research and development activities4 ,contributions1 gifts1 and other transfers made to or for the use of a ,foundation established under this section shall be regarded as contributions1 gifts1 or transfers to or for the use of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the conduct of support studies1 competitions1 projects1 research and other activities that further the purposes of the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,programs for fostering collaboration and partnerships with researches from the ,federal and ,state governments1 institutions of higher education1 federally funded research and development centers1 industry and nonprofit organizations for the research1 development or commercialization of federally supported technologies4 7#d7 ,programs for leveraging technologies to support new product development that supports regional economic development4 7#e7 ,administering prize competitions to accelerate private sector competition and investment4 7#f7 ,provision of fellowships and grants to research and development personnel at1 or affiliated with1 federally funded centers4 ,such fellowships and grants may include stipends1 travel1 health insurance benefits and other appropriate expenses4 ,the recipients of fellowships shall be selected by the donors and the ,foundation upon the recommendation of the employees in the ,federal laboratory where the fellow would serve1 and shall be subject to agreement of the head of the agency whose mission is supported by the ,foundation4 7#g7 ,supplementary programs to provide for-- 7,a7 scientists of other countries to serve in research capacities in the ,united ,states in association with the ,federal laboratory whose mission the ,foundation supports1 or elsewhere1 or opportunities for employees of the ,federal laboratory whose mission the ,foundation supports to serve in such capacities in other countries1 or both2 7,b7 the conduct and support of studies1 projects1 and research1 that may include stipends1 travel and other support for personnel in collaboration with national and international nonprofit and for-profit organizations2 7,c7 the conduct and support of forums1 meetings1 conferences1 courses1 and training workshops that may include undergraduate1 graduate1 post-graduate1 and post-doctoral accredited courses and the maintenance of accreditation of such courses by the ,foundation at the ,state and national level for college or continuing education credits or for degrees2 7,d7 programs to support and encourage teachers and students of science at all levels of education and programs for the general public which promote the understanding of science2 7,e7 programs for writing1 editing1 printing1 publishing1 and vending of books and other materials2 and 7,f7 the conduct of other activities to carry out and support the purpose described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,transfer of funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a ,foundation established under this section may transfer funds to the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory and the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory may accept transfers of funds from the ,foundation4 4 #haj4 ,improving reporting and metrics ,section #aa of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,agency reports on utilization 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,federal agency which operates or directs one or more ,federal laboratories or which conducts activities under subsection 7k7 of this section or sections #bjg and #bji of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall report annually to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 on the activities performed by that agency and its ,federal laboratories under the provisions of this section and of sections #bjg and #bji of such title #ce4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation of the agency's technology transfer activities for the preceding fiscal year and the agency's plans to manage innovations with commercial promise consistent with the agency's mission and benefitting the competitiveness of ,united ,states industry2 and 7,b7 information on technology transfer activities for the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7i7 the number of patent applications filed2 7ii7 the number of patents received2 7iii7 the number of works registered for copyright protection in the ,united ,states on behalf of the ,united ,states1 pursuant to section #aje7;b7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iv7 the number of fully-executed licenses which received income from licensing in the preceding fiscal year2 7v7 the total income from licensing2 7vi7 the number of licenses terminated for cause2 7vii7 the number of collaborative research and development relationships2 and 7viii7 any other parameters or discussion that the agency deems relevant or unique to its practice of technology transfer4 7#c7 ,copy to ,secretary ,the agency shall transmit a copy of the report to the ,secretary of ,commerce for inclusion in the annual summary required by subsection 7g77#b74 7#d7 ,public availability ,each ,federal agency reporting under this subsection shall make available to the public through internet sites1 updated at least annually-- 7,a7 the information contained in such report2 7,b7 information on intellectual property which is available for licensing from the ,federal agency2 and 7,c7 information on ,federal research and development programs1 facilities1 equipment and tools1 expertise1 services1 and other relevant assets which are made available to the public by the ,federal agency4 7#e7 ,publication by ,,nist ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology is authorized to provide the summary required by subsection 7g77#b7 to the public through internet sites4 4 #haa4 ,innovative approaches to technology transfer ,section #i7;jj7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;jj77 is amended to read as follows3 7jj7 ,innovative approaches to technology transfer 7#a7 ,grant program 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,federal agency required by subsection 7n7 to establish an ,,sttr program shall carry out a grant program to support innovative approaches to technology transfer at institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7771 nonprofit research institutions and ,federal laboratories in order to accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research and technology by small business concerns1 including new businesses4 7,b7 ,awarding of grants and awards 7i7 ,in general ,each ,federal agency required by subparagraph 7,a7 to participate in this program1 shall award1 through a competitive1 merit-based process1 grants1 in the amounts listed in subparagraph 7,c7 to institutions of higher education1 technology transfer organizations that facilitate the commercialization of technologies developed by one or more such institutions of higher education1 ,federal laboratories1 other public and private nonprofit entities1 and consortia thereof1 for initiatives that help identify high-quality1 commercially viable federally funded research and technologies and to facilitate and accelerate their transfer into the marketplace4 7ii7 ,use of funds ,activities supported by grants under this subsection may include-- 7,i7 providing early-stage proof of concept funding for translational research2 7,,ii7 identifying research and technologies at recipient institutions that have the potential for accelerated commercialization2 7,,iii7 technology maturation funding to support activities such as prototype construction1 experiment analysis1 product comparison1 and collecting performance data2 7,,iv7 technical validations1 market research1 clarifying intellectual property rights position and strategy1 and investigating commercial and business opportunities2 and 7,v7 programs to provide advice1 mentoring1 entrepreneurial education1 project management1 and technology and business development expertise to innovators and recipients of technology transfer licenses to maximize commercialization potential4 7iii7 ,selection process and applications ,qualifying institutions seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to a ,federal agency required by subparagraph 7,a7 to participate in this program at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the agency may require4 ,the application shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 a description of innovative approaches to technology transfer1 technology development1 and commercial readiness that have the potential to increase or accelerate technology transfer outcomes and can be adopted by other qualifying institutions1 or a demonstration of proven technology transfer and commercialization strategies1 or a plan to implement proven technology transfer and commercialization strategies1 that can achieve greater commercialization of federally funded research and technologies with program funding2 7,,ii7 a description of how the qualifying institution will contribute to local and regional economic development efforts2 and 7,,iii7 a plan for sustainability beyond the duration of the funding award4 7iv7 ,program oversight boards 7,i7 ,in general ,successful proposals shall include a plan to assemble a ,program ,oversight ,board1 the members of which shall have technical1 scientific1 or business expertise and shall be drawn from industry1 start-up companies1 venture capital1 technical enterprises1 financial institutions1 and business development organizations4 7,,ii7 ,program oversight boards responsibilities ,program ,oversight ,boards shall-- 7aa7 establish award programs for individual projects2 7bb7 provide rigorous evaluation of project applications2 7cc7 determine which projects should receive awards1 in accordance with guidelines established under subparagraph 7,c77ii72 7dd7 establish milestones and associated award amounts for projects that reach milestones2 7ee7 determine whether awarded projects are reaching milestones2 and 7ff7 develop a process to reallocate outstanding award amounts from projects that are not reaching milestones to other projects with more potential4 7,c7 ,grant and award amounts 7i7 ,grant amounts ,each ,federal agency required by subparagraph 7,a7 to carry out a grant program may make grants to a qualifying institution for up to #a1jjj1jjj per year for up to #c years4 7ii7 ,award amounts ,each qualifying institution that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,b7 shall provide awards for individual projects of not more than #aej1jjj1 to be provided in phased amounts1 based on reaching the milestones established by the qualifying institution's ,program ,oversight ,board4 7,d7 ,authorized expenditures for innovative approaches to technology transfer grant program 7i7 ,percentage ,the percentage of the extramural budget each ,federal agency required by subsection 7n7 to establish an ,,sttr program shall expend on the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall be-- 7,i7 #j4je percent for each of fiscal years #bjad and #bjae2 and 7,,ii7 #j4a percent for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 7ii7 ,treatment of expenditures ,any portion of the extramural budget expended by a ,federal agency on the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall apply towards the agency's expenditure requirements under subsection 7n74 7#b7 ,program evaluation and data collection and dissemination 7,a7 ,evaluation plan and data collection ,each ,federal agency required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to establish an ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall develop a program evaluation plan and collect annually such information from grantees as is necessary to assess the ,program4 ,program evaluation plans shall require the collection of data aimed at identifying outcomes resulting from the transfer of technology with assistance from the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program1 such as-- 7i7 specific follow-on funding identified or obtained1 including follow-on funding sources1 such as ,federal sources or private sources2 7ii7 number of projects which result in a license to a start-up company or an established company with sufficient resources for effective commercialization within #e years of receiving an award under paragraph 7#a72 7iii7 invention disclosures and patents2 7iv7 number of projects supported by qualifying institutions receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 that secure ,phase ,i or ,phase ,,ii ,,sbir or ,,sttr awards2 7v7 available information on revenue1 sales or other measures of products that have been commercialized as a result of projects awarded under paragraph 7#a72 7vi7 number and location of jobs created resulting from projects awarded under paragraph 7#a72 and 7vii7 other data as deemed appropriate by a ,federal agency required by this subparagraph to develop a program evaluation plan4 7,b7 ,evaluative report to congress ,the head of each ,federal agency that participates in the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate an evaluative report regarding the activities of the program4 ,the report shall include-- 7i7 a detailed description of the implementation of the program2 7ii7 a detailed description of the grantee selection process2 7iii7 an accounting of the funds used in the program2 and 7iv7 a summary of the data collected under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,data dissemination ,for the purposes of program transparency and dissemination of best practices1 the ,administrator shall include on the public database under subsection 7k77#a7 information on the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program1 including-- 7i7 the program evaluation plan required under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 a list of recipients of awards under paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 information on the use of grants under paragraph 7#a7 by recipient institutions4 4 #hab4 ,,doe public-private partnerships for commercialization 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall delegate to directors of the ,national ,laboratories signature authority with respect to any agreement described in subsection 7b7 the total cost of which 7including the ,national ,laboratory contributions and project recipient cost share7 is less than #a1jjj1jjj1 if such an agreement falls within the scope of-- 7#a7 a strategic plan for the ,national ,laboratory that has been approved by the ,department of ,energy2 or 7#b7 the most recent congressionally approved budget for ,department of ,energy activities to be carried out by the ,national ,laboratory4 7b7 ,agreements ,subsection 7a7 applies to-- 7#a7 a cooperative research and development agreement2 7#b7 a non-,federal work-for-others agreement2 and 7#c7 any other agreement determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary of ,energy1 in collaboration with the directors of the ,national ,laboratories4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,accountability ,the director of the affected ,national ,laboratory and the affected contractor shall carry out an agreement under this section in accordance with applicable policies of the ,department of ,energy1 including by ensuring that the agreement does not compromise any national security1 economic1 or environmental interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,certification ,the director of the affected ,national ,laboratory and the affected contractor shall certify that each activity carried out under a project for which an agreement is entered into under this section 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 7#c7 ,availability of records ,within #cj days of entering an agreement under this section1 the director of a ,national ,laboratory shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy for monitoring and review all records of the ,national ,laboratory relating to the agreement4 7#d7 ,rates ,the director of a ,national ,laboratory may charge higher rates for services performed under a partnership agreement entered into pursuant to this section1 regardless of the full cost of recovery1 if such funds are used exclusively to support further research and development activities at the respective ,national ,laboratory4 7d7 ,exception ,this section does not apply to any agreement with a majority foreign-owned company4 7e7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking ,each ,federal agency and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each ,federal agency 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in accordance with section #hac7;a7 of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjbj1 approval by the ,secretary of ,energy shall not be required for any technology transfer agreement proposed to be entered into by a ,national ,laboratory of the ,department of ,energy1 the total cost of which 7including the ,national ,laboratory contributions and project recipient cost share7 is less than #a1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7f7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section abrogates or otherwise affects the primary responsibilities of any ,national ,laboratory to the ,department of ,energy4