§ 13505. Integration of research and development

Within 180 days after October 24, 1992 , the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate representatives of industry, institutions of higher education, Department of Energy national laboratories, and professional and technical societies, shall prepare and submit to Congress a 5-year program plan for improving the integration of basic energy research programs with other energy programs within the Department of Energy. Such program plan shall include—

• (1) an evaluation of current procedures and mechanisms used to achieve such integration;
• (2) an assessment of the role that the Department of Energy national laboratories play in such integration;
• (3) an identification and evaluation of models that could enhance such integration;
• (4) an identification and evaluation of new programs, mechanisms, and related policy options that could improve the integrating process, including—
  • (A) set aside funding for matching or leveraging basic and applied programs;
  • (B) more formal linkages; and
  • (C) program coordination;
• (5) recommendations for expanded research and development and new technology areas; and
• (6) budget estimates for activities under this section.