42 U.S.C. § 10304 — Research concerning water resource-re-

Page 8037 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 10305 Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 101–397, § 1(h), substituted ref- erence to subsec. (g) of this section for reference to sec- tion 10305 of this title. Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 101–397, § 1(m), added subsec. (g). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CONTRACTS OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONAL LABORATORIES Pub. L. 101–397, § 2, Sept. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 854, pro- vided that: ‘‘(a) The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Adminis- trator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is au- thorized to enter into contracts or cooperative agree- ments, as the Secretary deems appropriate, with na- tional laboratories (including Los Alamos National Laboratory) to carry out water resources research, de- velopment, and demonstration projects within the au- thorities of Public Law 98–242 [42 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.] (including the effects of potential climate changes on surface and ground water quality and quantity and the elimination of contamination of ground water aquifers). ‘‘(b) The water resources research authorized in this section shall be undertaken under such rules and regu- lations as the Secretary deems appropriate and shall be carried out in close consultation and collaboration with the institutes established pursuant to Public Law 98–242 [42 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.], to the extent such re- search work affects the State in which the institute ex- ists, and to the extent such institute agrees to consult and collaborate. ‘‘(c) For the purposes of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior the sum of $10,000,000 for each of the fis- cal years 1991 through 1995.’’ § 10304. Research concerning water resource-re- lated problems deemed to be in national in- terest (a) Grants; matching funds (1) In addition to the grants authorized by sec- tion 10303 of this title, the Secretary is author- ized to make grants, on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis, to the institutes established under such section, as well as other qualified educational institutions, private foundations, private firms, individuals, and agencies of local or State government for research concerning any aspect of a water resource-related problem which the Secretary may deem to be in the na- tional interest. Such grants shall be made with such advice and review by peer or other expert groups of appropriate interdisciplinary composi- tion as the Secretary deems appropriate on the basis of the merits of the project and the need for the knowledge such project is expected to produce upon completion. (2) Research funded under this section should to the extent possible utilize the best qualified graduate students so the Nation profits from the education and training benefits resulting from the use of the latest in technological develop- ments in solving water problems. (b) Applications for grants Each application for a grant under this section shall state the nature of the project to be under- taken, the period during which it will be pur- sued, the qualifications of the personnel who will direct and conduct it, the importance of the project to the Nation as well as to the region and State concerned, its relation to other re- search projects previously or currently being pursued, and the extent to which it will provide an opportunity for the training of water re- sources scientists. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary the sum of $10,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out this section for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1985, through Sep- tember 30, 1995, such sums to remain available until expended. (Pub. L. 98–242, title I, § 105, Mar. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 100; Pub. L. 101–397, § 1(i), (j), Sept. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 853.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1990—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101–397, § 1(i), struck out par. (3) which read as follows: ‘‘In cases where the Sec- retary determines, in accordance with criteria estab- lished by him, that research under this section is of a basic nature which would not otherwise be undertaken, the Secretary may approve grants under this section with a matching requirement other than that specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.’’ Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–397, § 1(j), substituted ‘‘$10,000,000’’ for ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and ‘‘1995’’ for ‘‘1989’’. § 10305. Development of water-related technology (a) Grants; matching funds (1) The Secretary shall make grants in addi- tion to those authorized under sections 10303 and 10304 of this title for technology development concerning any aspect of water resources includ- ing water-related technology which the Sec- retary may deem to be of State, regional, or na- tional importance. Activities funded under this section may be carried out by educational insti- tutions, private firms, foundations, individuals, or agencies of State or local government. Care shall be taken to protect proprietary informa- tion of private individuals or firms associated with the technology. (2) The Secretary may establish any condition for the matching of funds by the recipient of any grant or contract under this section which the Secretary considers to be in the best interest of the Nation considering the information transfer and technology needs of the Nation. However, in the case of institutes established by section 10303 of this title no match greater than that re- quired under section 10303 of this title may be required. (b) Applications for grants Each application for a grant under this section shall state the nature of the project to be under- taken, the qualifications of the personnel who will direct and conduct it, facilities of the orga- nization performing any technology develop- ment, the importance of the project to the Na- tion, region, and State concerned, and the po- tential benefit to be accrued. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary the sum of $6,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out this section for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1990, through Sep- tember 30, 1995; such sums to remain available until expended.