42 U.S.C. § 18611 — Sense of Congress on accelerating en-

Page 9166 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 18601 1 See References in Text note below. Sec. 18632. Energy Innovation Hubs. SUBCHAPTER III—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF SCIENCE POLICY 18641. Basic energy sciences. 18642. Advanced scientific computing research. 18643. High-energy physics. 18644. Biological and environmental research. 18645. Fusion energy. 18646. Nuclear physics. 18647. Science laboratories infrastructure program. 18648. Accelerator research and development. 18649. Isotope research, development, and produc- tion. 18650. Increased collaboration with teachers and sci- entists. 18651. High intensity laser research initiative. 18652. Helium conservation program. 18653. Office of Science Biological Threat Prepared- ness Research Initiative. 18654. Midscale instrumentation and research equip- ment program. 18655. Authorization of appropriations. § 18601. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Department The term ‘‘Department’’ means the Depart- ment of Energy. (2) Director The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of the Office of Science of the Department, ex- cept as otherwise indicated. (3) National Laboratory The term ‘‘National Laboratory’’ has the meaning given that term in section 15801 of this title. (4) Secretary The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of Energy. (Pub. L. 115–246, § 2, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3130.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 115–246, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3130, known as the Department of Energy Re- search and Innovation Act, which is classified prin- cipally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 115–246, § 1(a), Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3130, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Short Title notes below and Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Depart- ment of Energy Research and Innovation Act’.’’ Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 101, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3131, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting subchapter I of this chapter and amending sections 16352 and 16391 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Laboratory Moderniza- tion and Technology Transfer Act’.’’ Pub. L. 115–246, title II, § 201, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3134, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter and section 16358 of this title, amending sections 16357 and 16538 of this title, and repealing sec- tion 16358 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Energy Research Coordination Act’.’’ Pub. L. 115–246, title III, § 301, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3140, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting subchapter III of this chapter and amending sections 2053, 7139, 16313, 16315, 16316, and 16321 of this title, sections 5541 and 5542 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and provisions set out as a note under section 5501 of Title 15] may be cited as the ‘Department of Energy Office of Science Policy Act’.’’ SUBCHAPTER I—LABORATORY MOD- ERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANS- FER § 18611. Sense of Congress on accelerating en- ergy innovation It 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 com- petitiveness, energy security, and environ- mental goals; (2) accelerating the pace of clean energy in- novation in the United States calls for— (A) supporting existing research and devel- opment programs at the Department and the world-class National Laboratories; (B) exploring and developing new pathways for innovators, investors, and decision-mak- ers to leverage the resources of the Depart- ment for addressing the challenges and com- parative strengths of geographic regions; and (C) recognizing the financial constraints of the Department, regularly reviewing clean energy programs to ensure that taxpayer in- vestments are maximized; (3) the energy supply, demand, policies, mar- kets, and resource options of the United States vary by geographic region; (4) a regional approach to innovation can bridge the gaps between local talent, institu- tions, and industries to identify opportunities and convert United States investment into do- mestic companies; and (5) Congress, the Secretary, and energy in- dustry participants should advance efforts that promote international, domestic, and re- gional cooperation on the research and devel- opment 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 re- search and development program (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Sec- retary shall ensure that laboratory operating contractors do not allocate costs of general and administrative overhead to laboratory directed research and development. (b) Exception for national security laboratories This section shall not apply to the national se- curity laboratories with respect to which sec- tion 3119 1 of the National Defense Authorization