Sec. 703. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
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## SEC. 703 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ###
(a)In General Section 25(f)(3) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(f)(3)) is amended— ####
(1)by striking “to develop” in the first sentence and inserting “to add capabilities to the MEP program, including the development of”; and ####
(2)by striking the last sentence and inserting > “Centers may be reimbursed for costs incurred under the program. These themes— > > > ##### “(A) > > shall be related to projects designed to increase the viability both of traditional manufacturing sectors and other sectors, such as construction, that increasingly rely on manufacturing through the use of manufactured components and manufacturing techniques, including supply chain integration and quality management; > > > ##### “(B) > > shall be related to projects related to the transfer of technology based on the technological needs of manufacturers and available technologies from institutions of higher education, laboratories, and other technology producing entities; and > > > ##### “(C) > > may extend beyond these traditional areas to include projects related to construction industry modernization.” > . ###
(b)Selection Section 25(f)(5) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(f)(5)) is amended to read as follows: > > #### “(5) Selection > > > ##### “(A) In general > > Awards under this section shall be peer reviewed and competitively awarded. The Director shall endeavor to select at least one proposal in each of the 9 statistical divisions of the United States (as designated by the Bureau of the Census). The Director shall select proposals to receive awards that will— > > > ###### “(i) > > create jobs or train newly hired employees; > > > ###### “(ii) > > promote technology transfer and commercialization of environmentally focused materials, products, and processes; > > > ###### “(iii) > > increase energy efficiency; and > > > ###### “(iv) > > improve the competitiveness of industries in the region in which the Center or Centers are located. > > > ##### “(B) Additional selection criteria > > The Director may select proposals to receive awards that will— > > > ###### “(i) > > encourage greater cooperation and foster partnerships in the region with similar Federal, State, and locally funded programs to encourage energy efficiency and building technology; and > > > ###### “(ii) > > collect data and analyze the increasing connection between manufactured products and manufacturing techniques, the future of construction practices, and the emerging application of products from the green energy industries.” > . ###
(c)Other Modifications Section 25(f) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(f)) is amended— ####
(1)by adding at the end the following: > > #### “(7) Duration > > Awards under this section shall last no longer than 3 years. > > > #### “(8) Eligible participants > > In addition to manufacturing firms eligible to participate in the Centers program, awards under this subsection may be used by the Centers to assist small- or medium-sized construction firms. Centers may be reimbursed under the program for working with such eligible participants. > > > #### “(9) Authorization of appropriations > > In addition to any amounts otherwise authorized or appropriated to carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce $7,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2013 to carry out this subsection.” > . # TITLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
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