USC Subchapter II

in effect

15 U.S.C. § 5521 National Science Foundation activities

As part of the Program described in subchapter I— (1) the National Science Foundation shall provide high-end computing and networking infrastructure support for all science and engineering disciplines, and support basic research and human resource development in all aspects of networking and information technology; and (2) the National Science Foundation shall use its existing programs, in collaboration with other agencies, as appropriate, to improve the teaching and learning of networking and information technology at all levels of education and to increase participation in networking and information technology fields, including by individuals identified in sections 1885a and 1885b of title 42.

15 U.S.C. § 5522 National Aeronautics and Space Administration activities

As part of the Program described in subchapter I, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall conduct basic and applied research in networking and information technology, particularly in the field of computational science, with emphasis on aerospace sciences, earth and space sciences, and remote exploration and experimentation.

15 U.S.C. § 5523 Department of Energy activities

As part of the Program described in subchapter I, the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) conduct and support basic and applied research in networking and information technology to support fundamental research in science and engineering disciplines related to energy applications; and (2) provide computing and networking infrastructure support, including—(A) the provision of high-end computing systems that are among the most advanced in the world in terms of performance in solving scientific and engineering problems; and (B) support for advanced software and applications development for science and engineering disciplines related to energy applications.

15 U.S.C. § 5524 Department of Commerce activities

(a) General responsibilitiesAs part of the Program described in subchapter I—(1) the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall—(A) conduct basic and applied measurement research needed to support various networking and information technology systems and capabilities; (B) develop and propose standards and guidelines, and develop measurement techniques and test methods, for the interoperability and usability of networking and information technology systems; and (C) be responsible for developing benchmark tests and standards for networking and information technology systems and software; and (2) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall conduct basic and applied research in weather prediction and ocean sciences, particularly in development of new forecast models, in computational fluid dynamics, and in the incorporation of evolving computer architectures and networks into the systems that carry out agency missions. (b) Networking and information technology securityThe National Institute of Standards and Technology shall be responsible for developing and proposing standards and guidelines needed to assure the cost-effective security and privacy of Federal agency information and information systems.

15 U.S.C. § 5527 Miscellaneous provisions

(a) NonapplicabilityExcept to the extent the appropriate Federal agency or department head determines, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to—(1) programs or activities regarding computer systems that process classified information; or (2) computer systems the function, operation, or use of which are those delineated in section 3552(b)(6)(A)(i) of title 44. (b) Acquisition of prototype and early production modelsIn accordance with Federal contracting law, Federal agencies and departments participating in the Program may acquire prototype or early production models of new networking and information technology systems and subsystems to stimulate hardware and software development. Items of computing equipment acquired under this subsection shall be considered research computers for purposes of applicable acquisition regulations.