Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 92 Part 2.djvu/1253

 PUBLIC LAW 95-592—NOV. 4, 1978

92 STAT. 2533

SEC. 10. In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Secretary 7 USC 178h. of Commerce, acting through the Regional Commissions or otherwise, is authorized to— (a) make grants to States, education institutions, scientific Grants. organizations, and Indian tribes as defined in the Indian SelfDetermination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638, 25 U.S.C. 450), and enter into contracts with such institutions and organizations and with industrial or engineering firms; (b) acquire the services of biologists, agronomists, foresters, geneticists, engineers, economists, and other personnel by contract or otherwise; (c) utilize the facilities of Federal and State institutions and other scientific laboratories; (d) establish and operate necessary facilities and pilot plants to carry out the continuous research, testing, development, and programing necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section; (e) acquire secret processes, technical data, invention, patent applications, patents, licenses, land and interests in land (including water rights), plants and facilities, and other property or rights by purchase, license, lease, or donation; and (f) foster and participate in regional, national, and international conferences relating to natural rubber manufacture. SEC. 11. In carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Secretaries 7 USC 178i. and the Joint Commission shall insure that their activities are closely coordinated with the activities of other Federal agencies such as the Department of the Interior, National Science Foundation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Treasury Department, Federal Preparedness Agency, and others in order to prevent duplication of effort, insure compatibility with ongoing programs and policies, and to fully exploit the opportunities inherent in the culture and manufacture of native latex. SEC. 12. Relative to the definitions of, title to, and licensing of inven- eoordination of tions made or conceived in the course of or under any contract or grant activities with pursuant to this Act, and notwithstanding any other provisions of law, Federal agencies. the provisions of sections 9 and 10 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy 7 USC 178j. Research and Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5908-9) shall govern. SEC. 13, The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Com- 7 USC 178k. merce may dispose of any latex, resin, wax, pulp, and any other byproducts resulting from operations under this Act. All moneys received from dispositions under this section shall be paid into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. SEC. 14. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Com- Rules and merce may issue rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the pur- regulations. 7 USC 178Z. poses of this Act. SEC. 15. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Com- Report to merce shall submit to the President and the Congress, no later than President and December 31, 1980, and each year thereafter through 1982, a report on Congress. the status of the research, development, and other work underway 7 USC 178m. under this Act. Such report shall (1) recommend specific directions for further research, development and other work, and (2) recommend funding levels for various elements of the overall project.

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