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[CITE: 15USC278j]

 
                      TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
 
        CHAPTER 7--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
 
Sec. 278j. Studies by National Research Council

    The Director may periodically contract with the National Research 
Council for advice and studies to assist the Institute to serve United 
States industry and science. The subjects of such advice and studies may 
include--
        (1) the competitive position of the United States in key areas 
    of manufacturing and emerging technologies and research activities 
    which would enhance that competitiveness;
        (2) potential activities of the Institute, in cooperation with 
    industry and the States, to assist in the transfer and dissemination 
    of new technologies for manufacturing and quality assurance; and
        (3) identification and assessment of likely barriers to 
    widespread use of advanced manufacturing technology by the United 
    States workforce, including training and other initiatives which 
    could lead to a higher percentage of manufacturing jobs of United 
    States companies being located within the borders of our country.

(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 872, Sec. 24, as added Pub. L. 100-418, title V, 
Sec. 5114(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1432.)
