42 U.S.C. § 18813

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 18813 - Leveraging smart manufacturing infrastructure at National Laboratories

(a) Study

(1) In general

Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall conduct a study on how the Department can increase access to existing high-performance computing resources in the National Laboratories, particularly for small and medium manufacturers.

(2) Inclusions

In identifying ways to increase access to National Laboratories under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-

(A) focus on increasing access to the computing facilities of the National Laboratories; and

(B) ensure that-

(i) the information from the manufacturer is protected; and

(ii) the security of the National Laboratory facility is maintained.

(3) Report

Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study.

(b) Actions for increased access

The Secretary shall facilitate access to the National Laboratories studied under subsection (a) for small and medium manufacturers so that small and medium manufacturers can fully use the high-performance computing resources of the National Laboratories to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of the United States.

42 U.S.C. § 18813

Pub. L. 117-58, §40533, 135 Stat. 1069.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTSFor provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117-58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.

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,