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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 9308. International cooperation; examination of impact on national magnetic fusion program; exploration of prospects for joint funding in construction of fusion engineering device; report to Congressional committees on results of examination and exploration
(a)(1) The Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of State
shall actively seek to enter into or to strengthen existing
international cooperative agreements in magnetic fusion research
and development activities of mutual benefit to all parties.
(2) The Secretary shall seek to achieve equitable exchange of
information, data, scientific personnel, and other considerations
in the conduct of cooperative efforts with technologically advanced
nations.
(b)(1) The Secretary shall examine the potential impacts on the
national magnetic fusion program of United States participation in
an international effort to construct fusion engineering devices.
(2) The Secretary shall explore, to the extent feasible, the
prospects for joint financial participation by other nations with
the United States in the construction of a fusion engineering
device.
(3) Within two years of October 7, 1980, the Secretary shall
transmit to the House Committee on Science and Technology and the
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources the results of
such examinations and explorations with his recommendations for
construction of a national or international fusion engineering
device: Provided, however, That such examinations and explorations
shall not have the effect of delaying design activities related to
a national fusion engineering device.
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