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 106 STAT. 20 PUBLIC LAW 102-245—FEB. 14, 1992 conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. ". (c) Section ll(e)(7)(B)(ii) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710(e)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking "or 1991" and inserting in lieu thereof "1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, or 1996". (d) Section 11(e)(8) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710(e)(8)) is repealed. SEC. 302. COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREE- MENTS. (a) Section 12(d)(1) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a(d)(l)) is amended by inserting "intellectual property," after "equipment," both places it appears. Reports. (b) Within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall report to the Congress on the advisability of authorizing a new form of cooperative research and development agreement which would permit Federal contributions of funds. SEC. 303. RESEARCH EQUIPMENT. Section 11 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710) is amended by adding at the end the irt J -> following new subsection: "(i) RESEARCH EQUIPMENT. —The Director of a laboratory, or the head of any Federal agency or department, may give research equipment that is excess to the needs of the laboratory, agency, or department to an educational institution or nonprofit organizat tion for the conduct of technical and scientific education and research activities. Title of ownership shall transfer with a gift under the section.". SEC. 304. DEFINITION OF FEDERAL AGENCY. Section 4(8) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703(8)) is amended by inserting ", as well as any agency of the legislative branch of the Federal Government" " • •'"' after "of such title". SEC. 305. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. Section 17(f) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3711a(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: "The Director is authorized to use appropriated funds to cairry out responsibilities under this Act.". SEC. 306. UNDER SECRETARY, Section 5(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3704(c)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (13) and (14) as paragraphs (14) and (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following new paragraph: "(13) serve as a focal point for disciissions among United States companies on topics of interest to industry and labor, including discussions regarding manufacturing and discussions - regarding emerging technologies;".

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