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- § 18611. Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation
- § 18612. Restoration of laboratory directed research and development program
- § 18613. Research grants database
- § 18614. Technology transfer and transitions assessment
- § 18615. Agreements for commercializing technology pilot program
§ 18611. Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovationIt is the sense of Congress that—
(1) although important progress has been made in cost reduction and deployment of clean energy technologies, accelerating clean energy innovation will help meet critical competitiveness, energy security, and environmental goals;
(2) accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation in the United States calls for—
(A) supporting existing research and development programs at the Department and the world-class National Laboratories;
(B) exploring and developing new pathways for innovators, investors, and decision-makers to leverage the resources of the Department for addressing the challenges and comparative strengths of geographic regions; and
(C) recognizing the financial constraints of the Department, regularly reviewing clean energy programs to ensure that taxpayer investments are maximized;
(3) the energy supply, demand, policies, markets, and resource options of the United States vary by geographic region;
(4) a regional approach to innovation can bridge the gaps between local talent, institutions, and industries to identify opportunities and convert United States investment into domestic companies; and
(5) Congress, the Secretary, and energy industry participants should advance efforts that promote international, domestic, and regional cooperation on the research and development of energy innovations that—
(A) provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy for everyone;
(B) promote economic growth;
(C) are critical for energy security; and
(D) are sustainable without government support.
(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 103, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3131.)
§ 18612. Restoration of laboratory directed research and development program
(a) In general
(b) Exception for national security laboratories
(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 104, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3132.)
§ 18613. Research grants database
(a) In general
(b) Requirements
(c) Relevant literature and patents
(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 105, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3132.)
§ 18614. Technology transfer and transitions assessment
Not later than 1 year after September 28, 2018, and as often as the Secretary determines to be necessary thereafter, the Secretary shall transmit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes recommended changes to the policy of the Department and legislative changes to section 16391 of this title to improve the ability of the Department to successfully transfer new energy technologies to the private sector.
(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 106, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3132.)
§ 18615. Agreements for commercializing technology pilot program
(a) In general
(b) Terms
(c) Eligibility
(1) In general
(2) Agreements with non-Federal entities
(3) Restriction
The requirements of chapter 18 of title 35 (commonly known as the “Bayh-Dole Act”) shall apply if—
(A) the agreement is a funding agreement (as that term is defined in section 201 of that title); and
(B) at least one of the parties to the funding agreement is eligible to receive rights under that chapter.
(d) Submission to Secretary
Each affected director of a National Laboratory shall submit to the Secretary, with respect to each agreement entered into under this section—
(1) a summary of information relating to the relevant project;
(2) the total estimated costs of the project;
(3) estimated commencement and completion dates of the project; and
(4) other documentation determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.
(e) Certification
The Secretary shall require the contractor of the affected National Laboratory to certify that each activity carried out under a project for which an agreement is entered into under this section—
(1) is not in direct competition with the private sector; and
(2) does not present, or minimizes, any apparent conflict of interest, and avoids or neutralizes any actual conflict of interest, as a result of the agreement under this section.
(f) Extension
(g) Reports
(1) Overall assessment
Not later than 60 days after the date described in subsection (f), the Secretary, in coordination with directors of the National Laboratories, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that—
(A) assesses the overall effectiveness of the pilot program referred to in subsection (a);
(B) identifies opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the pilot program;
(C) assesses the potential for program activities to interfere with the responsibilities of the National Laboratories to the Department; and
(D) provides a recommendation regarding the future of the pilot program.
(2) Transparency
(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 107, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3132.)