Direct Energy Coordination and Consolidation Act of 2000

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Directed Energy Coordination and Consolidation Act of 2000 - Establishes within the Department of Defense (DOD) the Joint Technology Office, to be part of the National Directed Energy Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Places the Office under the authority of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. Requires the Office to: (1) develop and oversee the management of a DOD-wide program of science and technology relating to directed energy (such as high-energy laser) technologies, systems, and weapons; (2) coordinate initiatives for such science and technology; (3) develop and manage the National Directed Energy Technology Alliance, a program to foster the exchange of directed energy information between DOD, other Federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and the private sector; and (4) carry out related activities as considered appropriate by the Under Secretary. Establishes the Technology Council to review and recommend priorities among proposed directed energy programs, projects, and activities. Establishes the Technology Board of Directors, to whom the Council shall make recommendations regarding funding for directed energy programs, projects, and activities. Directs the Secretary of Defense to: (1) implement the portion of the High Energy Laser Master Plan relating to technology area working groups; and (2) require the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide technology area working groups for various laser research and technology development. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and undertake initiatives for enhancing the defense industrial base for directed energy technologies and systems; (2) evaluate and implement proposals for modernizing the High Energy Laser Test Facility at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico; (3) evaluate the feasibility and advisability of entering into cooperative programs or activities with other Federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and the private sector for enhancing programs, projects, and activities relating to directed energy technologies, systems, and weapons; and (4) carry out all such activities through the Council. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001, to be allocated by the Office Director among appropriate activities.

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