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 PUBLIC LAW 106-65—OCT. 5, 1999 113 STAT. 553 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 1955; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note). (2) Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the director of one science and technology laboratory, and the director of one test and evaluation laboratory, of each military department with authority for the following: (A) To ensure that the laboratories selected can attract a workforce appropriately balanced between permanent and temporary personnel and among workers with an appropriate level of skills and experience and that those laboratories can effectively compete in hiring to obtain the finest scientific talent. (B) To develop or expand innovative methods of operation that provide more defense research for each dollar of cost, including carrying out initiatives such as focusing on the performance of core functions and adopting more businesslike practices. (C) To waive any restrictions not required by law that apply to the demonstration and implementation of methods for achieving the objectives set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (3) In selecting the laboratories for participation in the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider laboratories where innovative management techniques have been demonstrated, particularly as documented under sections 1115 through 1119 of title 31, United States Code, relating to Government agency performance and results. (4) The Secretary may carry out the pilot program at each selected laboratory for a period of three years beginning not later than March 1, 2000. (b) REPORTS.—(1) Not later than March 1, 2000, the Secretary Deadline, of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the pilot program. The report shall include the following: (A) Each laboratory selected for the pilot program. (B) To the extent possible, a description of the innovative concepts that are to be tested at each laboratory. (C) The criteria to be used for measuring the success of each concept to be tested. (2) Promptly after the expiration of the period for participation of a laboratory in the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a final report on the participation of that laboratory in the pilot program. The report shall include the following: (A) A description of the concepts tested. (B) The results of the testing. (C) The lessons learned. (D) Any proposal for legislation that the Secretary recommends on the basis of the experience at that laboratory under the pilot program. 69-194-01 - 19:QL3Part 1

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