42 USC 19038 - Plan with respect to controlled information and background screening

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 19038.

Plan with respect to controlled information and background screening

(a)

In general

Not later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, the Director, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and, as appropriate, other Federal agencies, shall develop a plan to—

(1)

identify research areas supported by the Foundation, including in the key technology focus areas, that may involve access to controlled unclassified or classified information, including in the key technology focus areas; and

(2)

exercise due diligence in granting access, as appropriate, to the CUI or classified information identified under paragraph (1) to individuals working on such research who are employees of the Foundation or covered individuals on research and development awards funded by the Foundation.

(b)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Classified information

(2)

Controlled unclassified information

(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10339, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1554.)

cite as: 42 USC 19038