Department of Energy National Laboratory Cooperative Research Initiatives Act

Summary

Department of Energy National Laboratory Cooperative Research Initiatives Act - Amends the Federal Non-Nuclear and Energy Research and Development Act of 1984 to add this Act as a new title. Title I: Establishment of United States Industry and Department of Energy Laboratory Centers for Research on Enabling Technologies for High-Temperature Superconducting Applications - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to form the Council for Research on Enabling Technologies to set research goal and strategies regarding critical enabling technologies in high-temperature superconductors, and to set guidelines for the release of technical findings and developments made by cooperative research centers (established by this Act). Mandates that such centers research enabling technologies for superconducting materials and applications at National Laboratories with appropriate university and private industry participants. Directs the Secretary to seek cost sharing with participating private industries in the establishment of such centers. Title II: Mapping the Human Genome - Establishes within the Department of Energy the National Policy Board on the Human Genome to coordinate various government research activities regarding the mapping of the human genome. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Human Genome Consortium comprised of industry, university, and government agencies to disseminate among the domestic companies the knowledge and intellectual property resulting from cooperative research. Sets forth research objectives. Title III: Semiconductor Technology Manufacturing Excellence Initiative - Directs the Secretary of Defense to initiate and implement a semiconductor manufacturing research program (the Initiative) regarding the practical implications of such technology. Directs the Secretary of Defense to coordinate such implementation with the Secretary of Energy and Department of Energy national laboratories, and other specified bodies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to make semiconductor technology research a line item in the Department of Energy's research and development budget for inclusion in the annual budget submitted to the Congress by the President. Sets forth guidelines for cooperative research and development agreements at national laboratories of the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an advisory committee regarding the most effective use of national laboratories' facilities and personnel. Sets forth such advisory committee's membership and administration. Declares that not more than 50 percent of the cost of the Semiconductor Research Initiative may be paid for with Federal funds. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1988 through 1990 for such Initiative. Title IV: Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish six regional Institutes for Entrepreneurial Studies at six universities (each associated with a National Laboratory) to conduct work-study programs. Prescribes guidelines for university selection, the Institutes' Governing Board, and the work-study program. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 10 July 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Research and Development.

   Source: Committee

2. 10 July 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 July 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 August 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from National Institutes of Health, NASA, Agriculture Department, Energy Department, Defense Department, National Science Foundation, Office of Science Technology Policy, OMB.

   Source: Committee

5. 8 September 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Commerce Department.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 September 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Research and Development. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

7. 17 September 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Research and Development. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

8. 26 October 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from NASA. Favorable.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 January 1988

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Defense Department. Favorable.

   Source: Committee

10. 11 May 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

11. 11 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

12. 23 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 985.

    Source: Calendars

13. 23 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-544.

    Source: Committee

14. 23 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-544.

    Source: Committee

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 23 September 1988

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 July 1987

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Sponsors

• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Department of Energy National Laboratory Cooperative Research Initiatives Act
• amends ← SAMDT 481
• amends ← SAMDT 483
• amends ← SAMDT 484
• amends ← SAMDT 485
• amends ← SAMDT 482
• amends ← SAMDT 486
• amends ← To better integrate university and private industry into the National Laboratory system of the Department of Energy so as to speed the development of technology in areas of significant economic potential.