Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§1862o–7 Cyberinfrastructure
Title 42 › CHAPTER 16 — NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION › § 1862o–7
Summary
The Director must publish a plan no later than 180 days after August 9, 2007. The plan must say how good broadband is now for research at institutions in EPSCoR-eligible States, rural areas, and minority-serving institutions, and list steps to get them the high-speed connections needed for Foundation programs.
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Title 42, §1862o–7
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In order to continue and expand efforts to ensure that research institutions throughout the Nation can fully participate in research programs of the Foundation and collaborate with colleagues throughout the Nation, the Director, not later than 180 days after August 9, 2007, shall develop and publish a plan that—
(1)describes the current status of broadband access for scientific research purposes at institutions in EPSCoR-eligible States, at institutions in rural areas, and at minority serving institutions; and
(2)outlines actions that can be taken to ensure that such connections are available to enable participation in those Foundation programs that rely heavily on high-speed networking and collaborations across institutions and regions.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Act, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definitions For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 7001 of Pub. L. 110–69, set out as a note under section 1862o of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 1862o–7
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102