PUBLIC LAW 96-516—DEC. 12, 1980
94 STAT. 3007
Public Law 96-516 96th Congress An Act To authorize appropriations for activities for the National Science Foundation for the fiscal year 1981, and to promote the full use of human resources in science and technology through a comprehensive and continuing program to increase substantially the contribution and advancement of women and minorities in scientific, professional, and technical careers, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "National Science Foundation Authorization and Science and Technology Equal Opportunities Act". PART A—NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
SEC. 11. There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the "Foundation") for the fiscal year 1981, the sums indicated for the following categories: (1) Mathematical and Physical Sciences, $259,800,000. (2) Astronomical, Atmospheric, Earth and Ocean Sciences, $237 100 000 (3)'United States Antarctic Program, $64,200,000. (4) Ocean Drilling Programs, $22,000,000. (5) Biological, Behavioral, and Social Sciences, $182,000,000. (6) Science Education Programs, $91,200,000. (7)(A) Engineering, $62,615,000. (B) Applied Sciences, $74,385,000 of which not less than 12.5 per centum shall be expended to small business concerns. (8) Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs, $28,000,000. (9) Cross-Directorate Programs, $33,200,000. (10) Program Development and Management, $60,000,000. AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS
SEC. 12. Appropriations made under authority provided in sections 11 and 15 shall remain available for obligation, for expenditure, or for obligation and expenditure for periods specified in the Acts making the appropriations. SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAMS
SEC. 13. (a) Of the total amount authorized under section 11(6)— (1) not less than $1,500,000 shall be available for science education programs relating to Appropriate Technology; (2) not less than $2,400,000 shall be available for Science Faculty Improvement Programs, for year-long awards to experienced, full-time, two- and four-year college and university science teachers who are involved primarily in undergraduate science instruction to increase their competence in science;
Dec. 12, 1980 [S. 568]
National Science Foundation Authorization and Science and Technology Equal Opportunities Act. 42 USC 1861 note.
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