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laboratory-directed research and development

Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.

For purposes of this section, the term “laboratory-directed research and development” means research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b), is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific disciplines.

Source

2004–present 50 U.S.C. § 2791War and National Defense · Laboratory-directed research and development programs · for purposes of this section

For purposes of this section, the term “laboratory-directed research and development” means research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific disciplines.

Source

1994–present 42 U.S.C. § 7257AThe Public Health and Welfare · 7257a to 7257c. Transferred · for purposes of this section