15 USC 1540: Cooperative agreements

15 USC 1540: Cooperative agreements Text contains those laws in effect on April 24, 2024

From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 40-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

§1540. Cooperative agreements

The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, may enter into cooperative agreements and other financial agreements with any nonprofit organization to-

(1) aid and promote scientific and educational activities to foster public understanding of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its programs; and

(2) solicit private donations for the support of such activities.

( Pub. L. 102–567, title IV, §406, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4293 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Cooperative Agreements for Research, Education, Training, and Outreach

Pub. L. 108–199, div. B, title II, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 71 , provided in part: "That, hereafter, the Secretary of Commerce may enter into cooperative agreements with the Joint and Cooperative Institutes as designated by the Secretary to use the personnel, services, or facilities of such organizations for research, education, training, and outreach".

Similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 108–7, div. B, title II, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 74 .