Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110

§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 Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

National laboratories must take part in the Initiative by doing research and development on semiconductor manufacturing technologies. They may work with the Department of Defense, with the consortia mentioned in section 4622, or with colleges and universities on Initiative projects if the work fits the lab’s mission. The Secretary of Energy can make agreements with the Secretary of Defense, those consortia, colleges, or universities to enable the labs’ active participation. Work can include materials fabrication and testing, materials characterization, device design and modeling, and new processing equipment.

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Title 15, §4623

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(a)Mission of national laboratories

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)Agreements

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)Research and development

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

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110