103 STAT. 1674 PUBLIC LAW 101-189—NOV. 29, 1989 National Competitiveness TecFmology Transfer Act of 1989. 15 USC 3701 note. 15 USC 3701 note. (2) In any case in which the total estimated cost for such planning and design exceeds $300,000, the Secretary shall notify the Commit- tees on Armed Services and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives in writing of the details of such project at least 30 days before any funds are obligated for design services for such project. 0)) SPECIFIC AUTHORITY REQUIRED.— In any case in which the total estimated cost for advance planning and construction design in connection with any construction project exceeds $2,000,000, funds for such design must be specifically authorized by law. SEC. 3126. AUTHORITY FOR EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION DESIGN In addition to the advance planning and construction design authorized by section 3102, the Secretary of Energy may perform planning ana design utilizing available funds for any Department of Energy defense activity construction project whenever the Secretary determines that the design must proceed expeditiously in order to meet the needs of national defense or to protect property or human life. SEC. 3127. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Subject to the provisions of appropriation Acts and section 3121, amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for management and support activities and for general plant projects are available for use, when necessary, in connection with all national security pro- grams of the Department of Energy. SEC. 3128. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS When so specified in an appropriation Act, amounts appropriated for operating expenses or for plant and capital equipment may remain available until expended. PART C—TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SEC. 3131. SHORT TITLE This part may be cited as the "National Competitiveness Tech- nology Transfer Act of 1989". SEC. 3132. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES (a) FINDINGS.— Congress finds that— (1) technology advancement is a key component in the growth of the United States industrial economy, and a strong industrial base is an essential element of the security of this country; (2) there is a need to enhance United States competitiveness in both domestic and international markets; (3) innovation and the rapid application of commercially valu- able technology are assuming a more significant role in near- term marketplace success; (4) the Federal laboratories and other facilities have outstand- ing capabilities in a variety of advanced technologies and skilled scientists, engineers, and technicians who could contribute substantially to the posture of United States industry in inter- national competition; (5) improved opportunities for cooperative research and devel- opment agreements between contractor-managers of certain Federal laboratories and the private sector in the United States,
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