42 U.S.C. § 1874 | Security provisions

(a)

Nuclear energy research and development

section 1870(e) of this title 42 U.S.C. 2011The Foundation shall not support any research or development activity in the field of nuclear energy, nor shall it exercise any authority pursuant to in respect to that field, without first having obtained the concurrence of the Secretary of Energy that such activity will not adversely affect the common defense and security. To the extent that such activity involves restricted data as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 [ et seq.] the provisions of that Act regarding the control of the dissemination of restricted data and the security clearance of those individuals to be given access to restricted data shall be applicable. Nothing in this chapter shall supersede or modify any provision of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

(b)

Research relating to national defense

(1)

section 1873(f) of this title In the case of scientific or engineering research activities under this chapter in connection with matters relating to the national defense, with respect to which funds have been transferred to the Foundation from the Department of Defense in accordance with the provisions of , the Secretary of Defense shall establish such security requirements and safeguards, including restrictions with respect to access to information and property, as he deems necessary.

(2)

In the case of scientific or engineering research activities under this chapter in connection with matters relating to the national defense other than research activities referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Foundation shall establish such security requirements and safeguards, including restrictions with respect to access to information and property, as it deems necessary.

(3)

Any agency of the Government exercising investigatory functions is authorized to make such investigations and reports as may be requested by the Foundation in connection with the enforcement of security requirements and safeguards, including restrictions with respect to access to information and property, established under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.

May 10, 1950, ch. 171, § 15 64 Stat. 156 Apr. 5, 1952, ch. 159, § 1 66 Stat. 43 Pub. L. 85–510, § 2July 11, 195872 Stat. 353 Pub. L. 87–835, § 1Oct. 16, 196276 Stat. 1069 Pub. L. 90–407July 18, 196882 Stat. 365 Pub. L. 96–516, § 21(b)Dec. 12, 198094 Stat. 3010 Pub. L. 99–159, title INov. 22, 198599 Stat. 890 Pub. L. 100–570, title I, § 105(b)Oct. 31, 1988102 Stat. 2868 Pub. L. 105–207, title II, § 202(a)(4)July 29, 1998112 Stat. 874(, ; , ; renumbered § 16, , , ; amended , , ; renumbered § 15 and amended , §§ 11(2), 13, , , 366; , , ; , §§ 109(e)(2), 110(a)(19), , , 891; , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724 act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1 68 Stat. 919 section 2011 of this titleThe Atomic Energy Act of 1954, referred to in subsec. (a), is , as added by , , which is classified principally to chapter 23 (§ 2011 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Amendments

Pub. L. 105–2071998—Subsec. (a). substituted “Secretary of Energy” for “Atomic Energy Commission”.

Pub. L. 100–5701988—Subsec. (c). struck out subsec. (c) which related to oath and statement prerequisite to acceptance of scholarship or fellowship, ineligibility of Communist organization members, and penalties for violation.

Pub. L. 99–1591985—Subsec. (b)(1). , §§ 109(e)(2), 110(a)(19)(A), substituted “engineering” for “technical” and “1873(f)” for “1873(g)”.

Pub. L. 99–159, § 110(a)(19)(B)Subsec. (b)(2). , inserted applicability to engineering.

Pub. L. 96–5161980—Subsecs. (c), (d). redesignated subsec. (d) as (c), and struck out former subsec. (c) relating to clearance of personnel by the Civil Service Commission.

Pub. L. 90–407, § 131968—Subsec. (a). , substituted “1954” for “1946”.

Pub. L. 90–407, § 13 section 1873(g) of this title section 1873(h) of this titleSubsec. (b)(1). , substituted “” for ”.

Pub. L. 87–835 section 1869 of this titleOct. 1, 19621962—Subsec. (d). designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted reference to , and substituted the requirement, for applications made on or after , of a full statement regarding convictions for crimes, other than any committed before age 16 or for minor traffic violations, and any criminal charges punishable by thirty days confinement, or more, pending at time of application for scholarship or fellowship, for the requirement of an affidavit stating the affiant did not believe in, and was not a member or supporter of any organization believing in, or teaching, the violent overthrow of the United States Government, or by any illegal means, in such par. (1), and added par. (2).

Apr. 5, 19521952—Subsec. (c). Act , substituted “Civil Service Commission” for “Federal Bureau of Investigation”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Subversive Activities Control Board

act Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024, title I, § 12 64 Stat. 997June 30, 1973The Subversive Activities Control Board, established by , , ceased to operate as of , due to lack of funding.

Basic Scientific Research; Increase in Government Support; National Science Foundation

Pub. L. 91–441, title II, § 205Oct. 7, 197084 Stat. 908

“It is the sense of the Congress that—

“(1)

an increase in Government support of basic scientific research is necessary to preserve and strengthen the sound technological base essential both to protection of the national security and the solution of unmet domestic needs; and

“(2)

a larger share of such support should be provided hereafter through the National Science Foundation.”

, , , provided that:

Continuation of Existing Offices, Procedures, and Organization of the National Science Foundation

Pub. L. 90–407 section 16 of Pub. L. 90–407 section 1862 of this titleAmendment by intended to continue in effect the existing offices, procedures, and organization of the Foundation, see , set out as a note under .