Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73not60

§4623 Participation of National Laboratories of Department of Energy

Title 15 › Chapter 72— SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH › Subchapter II— DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE › § 4623

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

DOE national laboratories may take part in Initiative research and development projects with the Department of Defense, or with consortia, colleges, or universities working with those consortia, as long as the work fits the labs’ missions. The Energy Secretary can make the agreements needed to let the labs join. At least one DOE lab must do R&D on semiconductor manufacturing technologies. That work can include making and testing materials, designing and modeling devices, and developing new processing equipment.

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Title 15, §4623

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(a)Each national laboratory of the Department of Energy may participate in research and development projects under the Initiative in conjunction with the Department of Defense or with any consortium, college, or university carrying out any project for or in cooperation with any consortium referred to in section 4622 of this title, to the extent that such participation is consistent with the missions of the national laboratory.

(b)The Secretary of Energy may enter into such agreements with the Secretary of Defense, with any consortium referred to in section 4622 of this title, and with any college or university as may be necessary to provide for the active participation of the national laboratories of the Department of Energy in the Initiative.

(c)One or more national laboratories of the Department of Energy shall participate in the Initiative by conducting research and development activities relating to research on the development of semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Such activities may include research and development relating to materials fabrication, materials characterization, design and modeling of devices, and new processing equipment.

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15 U.S.C. § 4623

Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60