7 USC 178b - Joint Commission on Research and Development of Critical Agricultural Materials

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 178b.

Joint Commission on Research and Development of Critical Agricultural Materials

(a)

Establishment; function

(b)

Membership

(c)

Chairman

(d)

Delegation of responsibilities to Joint Commission; transfer and use of appropriated funds

(e)

Duties

The Joint Commission shall—

(1)

develop a plan establishing goals, timetables, and tasks to be undertaken in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter;

(2)

establish broad policy for implementing the plan carrying out the purposes of this subchapter;

(3)

establish criteria for evaluating and awarding contracts for research, development, and demonstration projects; and

(4)

review and advise the Secretaries with respect to grants, contracts, and other project expenditures.

(f)

Administrative support services

(g)

Advice of scientific, engineering and business communities

(Pub. L. 95–592, § 4, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2530; Pub. L. 98–284, § 4, May 16, 1984, 98 Stat. 181; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 881(a), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1175.)

cite as: 7 USC 178b