(1) grants and contracts formulated or activated by the Foundation which are for purposes of technology assessment; and
(2) the promotion of coordination in areas of technology assessment, and the avoidance of unnecessary duplication or overlapping of research activities in the development of technology assessment techniques and programs.
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CHAPTER 15— OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
§ 471. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 472. Office of Technology Assessment
§ 473. Technology Assessment Board
§ 474. Director of Office of Technology Assessment
§ 475. Powers of Office of Technology Assessment
§ 476. Technology Assessment Advisory Council
§ 477. Utilization of services of Library of Congress
§ 478. Utilization of the Government Accountability Office
§ 479. Coordination of activities with National Science Foundation
§ 481. Authorization of appropriations; availability of appropriations