Department of Energy Laboratory Technology Partnership Act of 1992

Summary

Department of Energy Laboratory Technology Partnership Act of 1992 - Establishes the Department of Energy (DOE) partnership program under which the Secretary of Energy must ensure that departmental laboratories enter into research partnerships with industry, educational institutions, and other Federal agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to establish Secretary of Energy Partnerships to develop research and demonstration activities listed in the biennial National Critical Technologies Report or in other specified areas. Grants such partnerships the same preference they would receive under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 if they agree that products embodying inventions made under a cooperative research and development agreement will be manufactured substantially in the United States. Directs the Secretary to encourage research partnerships with minority educational institutions and private sector entities owned or controlled by disadvantaged individuals. Cites the technology research and demonstration areas which such partnerships may target. Directs the Secretary to: (1) encourage the exchange of scientists and engineers among departmental laboratories, educational institutions, industry, and other Federal agencies; (2) provide fellowships to facilitate personnel exchanges from such areas; (3) provide education and training and further partnerships; (4) develop evaluation mechanisms; (5) develop a management plan for implementation of this Act; and (6) report biennially to the Congress on its implementation. Directs the Secretary to establish the Laboratory Partnership Advisory Board to provide guidance on the implementation of this Act. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to: (1) increase the number of DOE Under Secretaries from one to three and the number of Assistant Secretaries from eight to 11; and (2) establish the position of General Counsel. Requires the Secretary to make recommendations to the Congress regarding establishment of an Office of Technology Research within DOE. Directs the Secretary to establish a Laboratory Career Path Program to recruit employees of departmental laboratories to serve in positions in DOE. (Currently such transfers are unlawful.) Sets forth mechanisms to ensure the integrity of service that the proscription against such transfer was meant to achieve.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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• Referred in House (text)

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• Reference Change Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 1 July 1992

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• Reported to Senate amended, 2nd committee reporting

  summary · EN · 25 June 1992

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• Reported to Senate amended, 1st committee reporting

  summary · EN · 28 May 1992

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 April 1992

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