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§ 18644. Biological and environmental research(a) Biological systemsThe Director shall carry out research and development activities in fundamental, structural, computational, and systems biology to increase systems-level understanding of the complex biological systems, which may include activities—(1) to accelerate breakthroughs and new knowledge that would enable the cost-effective, sustainable production of—(A) biomass-based liquid transportation fuels;\n\n(B) bioenergy; and\n\n(C) biobased materials;\n\n\n(2) to improve understanding of the global carbon cycle, including processes for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, through photosynthesis and other biological processes, for sequestration and storage; and\n\n(3) to understand the biological mechanisms used to transform, immobilize, or remove contaminants from subsurface environments.\n\n\n(b) Limitation for research funds

The Director shall not approve new climate science-related initiatives without making a determination that such work is well-coordinated with any relevant work carried out by other Federal agencies.

\n\n\n(c) Low-dose radiation research program(1) In general

The Director shall carry out a research program on low-dose radiation.

\n\n\n(2) Purpose

The purpose of the program is to enhance the scientific understanding of, and reduce uncertainties associated with, the effects of exposure to low-dose radiation to inform improved risk-management methods.

\n\n\n\n(Pub. L. 115–246, title III, § 306, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3148.)\n
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