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[CITE: 42USC13505]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
                       CHAPTER 134--ENERGY POLICY
 
                SUBCHAPTER X--ENERGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
 
Sec. 13505. Integration of research and development

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

        (5) recommendations for expanded research and development and 
    new technology areas; and
        (6) budget estimates for activities under this section.

(Pub. L. 102-486, title XXII, Sec. 2205, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3091.)
