Future of the Department of Energy's multiprogram laboratories. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy Development and Applications and the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production of the Committee on Science and Technology, US House of Representatives, Ninety-Seventh Congress, Second Session, December 2, 1982

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Alvin W. Trivelpiece, Director of DOE's Office of Energy Research was a principal witness at a hearing to assess the research and development contribution of the national laboratories as reported by the DOE Energy Research Advisory Board (ERAB) and to explore ways to improve cooperation between the labs and private industry. Previous hearings dealt with the relationship of the labs to industry and universities and with the impact of continuing DOE budget uncertainties. Trivelpiece planning process and implementing a lab-appraisal process. He also noted that lead-mission assignments are not appropriate for all the labs, and that patent policies are becoming more liberal. The recommendation for two-year research appropriations would increase project stability. Other areas of ERAB recommendations need further review by DOE Secretary Hodel. Completing the panel of witnesses were Dr. Ivan Bennett and Dr. Robert Pry, both of whom served on ERAB and who described the Board's procedures and explained its recommendations. (DCK)

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