Section 18631 - Crosscutting research and development(a) In generalThe Secretary shall use the capabilities of the Department to identify strategic opportunities for collaborative research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative science and technologies.
(b) Existing programs; coordination of activitiesTo the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall seek-
(1) to leverage existing programs of the Department; and(2) to consolidate and coordinate activities throughout the Department to promote collaboration and crosscutting approaches within programs of the Department.(c) Additional actionsThe Secretary shall-
(1) prioritize activities that use all affordable domestic resources;(2) develop a planning, evaluation, and technical assessment framework for setting objective long-term strategic goals and evaluating progress that-(A) ensures integrity and independence; and(B) provides the flexibility to adapt to market dynamics;(3) ensure that activities shall be undertaken in a manner that does not duplicate other activities within the Department or other Federal Government activities; and(4) identify programs that may be more effectively left to the States, industry, nongovernmental organizations, institutions of higher education, or other stakeholders. Pub. L. 115-246, title II, §203, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3135. - Department
- The term "Department" means the Department of Energy.
- Secretary
- the term "Secretary" means- (A) the Secretary of Education for purposes of subtitle A (other than section 3201),(B) the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of the amendments made by section 3201, and(C) the Secretary of Health and Human Services for purposes of subtitle B,