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42 U.S.C. § 18931 — Engineering biology and biometrology
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 18921
which enacted this chapter and enacted, amended, and
repealed numerous other sections and notes in the
Code. For complete classification of div. B to the Code,
see Short Title note set out under section 18901 of this
title and Tables.
Division A, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), (2), is div.
A of Pub. L. 117–167, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1372, known
as the CHIPS Act of 2022. For complete classification of
div. A to the Code, see Short Title of 2022 Amendment
note set out under section 4651 of Title 15, Commerce
and Trade, and Tables.
Section 9(b)(3) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy
Act of 2020, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(D), is section
9(b)(3) of Pub. L. 116–145, June 17, 2020, 134 Stat. 656,
which is not classified to the Code.
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE
FUTURE
§ 18921. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Director
The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of
the National Institute of Standards and Tech-
nology.
(2) Enrollment of needy students
The term ‘‘enrollment of needy students’’
has the meaning given the term in section
1058(d) of title 20.
(3) Framework
The term ‘‘Framework’’ means the Frame-
work for Improving Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity developed by the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology and referred
to in Executive Order No. 13800 issued on May
11, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 22391 et seq.).
(4) Institute
The term ‘‘Institute’’ means the National In-
stitute of Standards and Technology.
(5) International standards organization
The term ‘‘international standards organiza-
tion’’ has the meaning given such term in sec-
tion 2571 of title 19.
(6) Secretary
The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Commerce.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 18921
which enacted this chapter and enacted, amended, and
repealed numerous other sections and notes in the
Code. For complete classification of div. B to the Code,
see Short Title note set out under section 18901 of this
title and Tables.
Division A, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), (2), is div.
A of Pub. L. 117–167, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1372, known
as the CHIPS Act of 2022. For complete classification of
div. A to the Code, see Short Title of 2022 Amendment
note set out under section 4651 of Title 15, Commerce
and Trade, and Tables.
Section 9(b)(3) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy
Act of 2020, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(D), is section
9(b)(3) of Pub. L. 116–145, June 17, 2020, 134 Stat. 656,
which is not classified to the Code.
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE
FUTURE
§ 18921. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Director
The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of
the National Institute of Standards and Tech-
nology.
(2) Enrollment of needy students
The term ‘‘enrollment of needy students’’
has the meaning given the term in section
1058(d) of title 20.
(3) Framework
The term ‘‘Framework’’ means the Frame-
work for Improving Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity developed by the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology and referred
to in Executive Order No. 13800 issued on May
11, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 22391 et seq.).
(4) Institute
The term ‘‘Institute’’ means the National In-
stitute of Standards and Technology.
(5) International standards organization
The term ‘‘international standards organiza-
tion’’ has the meaning given such term in sec-
tion 2571 of title 19.
(6) Secretary
The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title II, § 10201, Aug. 9,
2022, 136 Stat. 1471.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Executive Order No. 13800, referred to in par. (3), is
set out as a note preceding section 1500 of Title 6, Do-
mestic Security.
PART A—MEASUREMENT RESEARCH
§ 18931. Engineering biology and biometrology
(a) In general
The Director, in coordination with the Na-
tional Engineering Biology Research and Devel-
opment Initiative established pursuant to sub-
chapter IV, shall—
(1) support basic measurement science and
technology research for engineering biology,
biomanufacturing, and biometrology to ad-
vance—
(A) measurement technologies to support
foundational understanding of the mecha-
nisms of conversion of DNA information into
cellular function;
(B) technologies for measurement of such
biomolecular components and related sys-
tems;
(C) new data tools, techniques, and proc-
esses to improve engineering biology, bio-
manufacturing, and biometrology research;
and
(D) other areas of measurement science
and technology research determined by the
Director to be critical to the development
and deployment of engineering biology, bio-
manufacturing and biometrology;
(2) support activities to inform and expand
the development of measurements infrastruc-
ture needed to develop technical standards to
establish interoperability and facilitate com-
mercial development of biomolecular measure-
ment technology and engineering biology ap-
plications;
(3) convene industry, institutions of higher
education, nonprofit organizations, Federal
laboratories, and other Federal agencies en-
gaged in engineering biology research and de-
velopment to develop coordinated technical
roadmaps for authoritative measurement of
the molecular components of the cell;
(4) provide access to user facilities with ad-
vanced or unique equipment, services, mate-
rials, and other resources to industry, institu-
tions of higher education, nonprofit organiza-
tions, and government agencies to perform re-
search and testing;
(5) establish or expand collaborative partner-
ships or consortia with other Federal agencies
engaged in engineering biology research and
development, institutions of higher education,
Federal laboratories, and industry to advance
engineering biology applications; and
(6) support graduate and postgraduate re-
search and training in biometrology, biomanu-
facturing, and engineering biology.
(b) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section may be construed to
alter the policies, processes, or practices of indi-
vidual Federal agencies in effect on the day be-
fore August 9, 2022, relating to the conduct or
support of biomedical research and advanced de-
velopment, including the solicitation and review
of extramural research proposals.
(c) Controls
In carrying out activities authorized by this
section, the Secretary shall ensure proper secu-
rity controls are in place to protect sensitive in-
formation, as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title II, § 10221, Aug. 9,
2022, 136 Stat. 1474.)
§ 18932. Greenhouse gas measurement research
(a) In general
The Director, in consultation with the Admin-
istrator of the National Oceanic and Atmos-
pheric Administration, the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Di-
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Country of risk**
(A) *In general* — The term “country of risk” means a foreign country determined by the Secretary, in accordance with subparagraph (B), to present a risk of theft of United States intellectual property or a threat to the national security of the United States if nationals of the country, or entities owned or controlled by the country or nationals of the country, participate in any research, development, demonstration, or deployment activity authorized under this division or division A or an amendment made by this division or division A.
(B) *Determination* — In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, shall take into consideration—
(i) the most recent World Wide Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community, prepared by the Director of National Intelligence; and
(ii) the most recent National Counterintelligence Strategy of the United States.
(2) **Covered support** — The term “covered support” means any grant, contract, subcontract, award, loan, program, support, or other activity authorized under this division or division A, or an amendment made by this division or division A.
(3) **Entity of concern** — The term “entity of concern” means any entity, including a national, that is—
(A) identified under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 ([50 U.S.C. 1701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section1701&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 105–261);
(B) identified under section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 202
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