§ 278j. — Studies by National Research Council.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[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.)
