Chapter 7, Section 278k, Subsection (c) · 15 U.S.C. Chapter 7 — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

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(c)The objective of the Program shall be to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance in United States manufacturing through—

(1)the transfer of manufacturing technology and techniques developed at the Institute to Centers and, through them, to manufacturing companies throughout the United States;

(2)the participation of individuals from industry, institutions of higher education, State governments, other Federal agencies, and, when appropriate, the Institute in cooperative technology transfer activities;

(3)efforts to make new manufacturing technology and processes usable by United States-based small and medium-sized companies;

(4)the active dissemination of scientific, engineering, technical, and management information about manufacturing to United States-based industrial firms, including small and medium-sized manufacturing companies;

(5)the utilization, when appropriate, of the expertise and capability that exists in Federal agencies, other than the Institute, and federally-sponsored laboratories;

(6)the provision to secondary schools, community colleges, and area career and technical education schools, including those in underserved and rural communities, of information about the job skills needed in manufacturing companies, including small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in the regions they serve;

(7)the promotion and expansion of certification systems offered through industry, associations, local secondary schools and local colleges, including historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and secondary schools and colleges in underserved and rural communities, when appropriate, including efforts such as facilitating training, supporting new or existing apprenticeships or other applied learning opportunities, and providing access to information and experts, to address workforce needs and skills gaps in order to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses; and

(8)the growth in employment and wages at United States-based small and medium-sized companies.

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agency
has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.
agency head
means the head of any Executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5), other than the Department of Defense.
appropriate committees of Congress
means—
area career and technical education school
has the meaning given the term in section 2302 of title 20.
Center
means a manufacturing extension center that—
community college
means an institution of higher education (as defined under section 1001(a) of title 20) at which the highest degree that is predominately awarded to students is an associate’s degree.
computer system
has the meaning given that term in section 278g–3(d)(1) 2 of this title.
critical infrastructure
has the meaning given the term in section 5195c(e) of title 42.
Director
means the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Director of OMB
means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Director of the Institute
means the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
eligible entity
means a United States-based nonprofit institution, an institution of higher education, or a State, United States territory, local, or tribal government or a consortium thereof.
Federal laboratory
has the meaning given such term in section 3703 of this title.
historically Black college and university
has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of title 20.
information security
has the same meaning as provided in section 3552(b)(2) 1 of such title;
information system
has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.
information technology
has the same meaning as provided in section 11101 of title 40;
Institute
means the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
institution of higher education
has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20.
major reorganization
means any reorganization of the Institute that involves the reassignment of more than 25 percent of the employees of the Institute.
minority-serving institution
means a Hispanic-serving institution as defined in section 1101a(a) of title 20;
national security system
has the meaning given that term in section 3552(b)(6) of title 44.
nonprofit organization
means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title.
operational technology
means hardware and software that detects or causes a change through the direct monitoring or control of physical devices, processes, and events in the enterprise.
political appointee
has the meaning given such term in section 714(h) of title 38.
Program
means the program established under subsection (b).
regional innovation initiative
has the meaning given such term in section 3722(f)(1) of this title.
secondary school
has the meaning given such term in section 7801 of title 20.
Secretary
means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
sector-specific agency
means the Federal department or agency responsible for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise as well as leading, facilitating, or supporting the security and resilience programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the all-hazards environment.
security vulnerability
has the meaning given that term in section 650 of title 6.
Tribal College or University
has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in section 1059c of title 20.
xylazine
means the nonopioid tranquilizer methyl benzene compound frequently used in veterinary medicine as an emetic and sedative with analgesic and muscle relaxant properties.