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Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

Chapter 72 — Semiconductor Research

§ 4603. Semiconductor Technology Council

Statutory text

(a)

Establishment

There is established the Semiconductor Technology Council.

(b)

Purposes and functions

(1)

The purposes of the Council are the following:

(A)

To link assessment by the semiconductor industry of future market and national security needs to opportunities for technology development through cooperative public and private investment.

(B)

To seek ways to respond to the technology challenges for semiconductors by fostering precompetitive cooperation among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education.

(C)

To make available judgments, assessments, insights, and recommendations that relate to the opportunities for new research and development efforts and the potential to better rationalize and align industry and government contributions to semiconductor research and development.

(2)

The Council shall carry out the following functions:

(A)

Advise Sematech and the Secretary of Defense on appropriate technology goals and appropriate level of effort for the research and development activities of Sematech.

(B)

Review the emerging markets, technology developments, and core technology challenges for semiconductor research and development and semiconductor manufacturing and explore opportunities for improved coordination among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education regarding such developments and challenges.

(C)

Assess the effect on the appropriate role of Sematech of public and private sector international agreements in semiconductor research and development.

(D)

Exchange views regarding the competitiveness of United States semiconductor technology and new or emerging semiconductor technologies that could affect national economic and security interests.

(E)

Exchange and update information and identify overlaps and gaps regarding the efforts of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education in semiconductor research and development.

(F)

Assess technology progress relative to industry requirements and Federal Government requirements, responding as appropriate to the challenges in the national semiconductor technology roadmap developed by representatives of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education.

(G)

Make recommendations regarding the semiconductor technology development efforts that should be supported by Federal agencies and industry.

(H)

Appoint subgroups as appropriate in connection with the updating of the semiconductor technology roadmap.

(I)

Publish and submit to Congress by March 31 of each year an annual report addressing the semiconductor technology challenges and developments for industry, government, and institutions of higher education and the relationship among the challenges and developments for each, including an evaluation of the role of Sematech.

(c)

Membership

The Council shall be composed of 16 members as follows:

(1)

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics who shall be Cochairman of the Council.

(2)

The Under Secretary of Energy responsible for science and technology matters.

(3)

The Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology.

(4)

The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

(5)

The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy.

(6)

The Director of the National Science Foundation.

(7)

Ten members appointed by the President as follows:

(A)

Four individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor device industry, one of whom shall be Cochairman of the Council.

(B)

Two individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry.

(C)

Three individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor user industry, including representatives from the telecommunications and computer industries.

(D)

One individual who is eminent in an academic institution.

(d)

Terms of membership

Each member of the Council appointed under subsection (c)(7) shall be appointed for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of one year, five shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three shall be appointed for a term of three years, as designated by the President at the time of appointment. A member of the Council may serve after the expiration of the member’s term until a successor has taken office.

(e)

Vacancies

A vacancy in the Council shall not affect its powers but, in the case of a member appointed under subsection (c)(7), shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of such term.

(f)

Quorum

Eleven members of the Council shall constitute a quorum.

(g)

Meetings

The Council shall meet at the call of a Cochairman.

(h)

Compensation

(1)

Each member of the Council shall serve without compensation.

(2)

While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of duties for the Council, members of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5.

(i)

Chapter 10 of title 5

Section 1013 of title 5 shall not apply to the Council.

(j)

Support for Council

The Council shall use Federal funds made available to Sematech as needed for general and administrative support in accomplishing the Council’s purposes.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989

    Pub. L. 100–180 div. A title II § 273 · 101 Stat. 1019

    Enacted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603

    Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title II, § 273, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1070

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title II, § 273, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1070

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 273. ADVISORY COUNCIL (a) Establishment.— There is established the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech. (b) Functions.— (1) The Council shall advise Sematech and the Secretary of Defense on appropriate technology goals for the research and development activities of Sematech and a plan to achieve those goals. The plan shall provide for the development of high-quality, high-yield semiconductor manufacturing technologies that meet the national security and commercial needs of the United States. (2) The Council shall— (A) conduct an annual review of the activities of Sematech for the purpose of determining the extent of the progress made by Sematech in carrying out the plan referred to in paragraph (1); and (B) on the basis of its determinations under subparagraph (A), submit to Sematech any recommendations for modification of the plan or the technological goals in the plan considered appropriate by the Council. (3) The Council shall review the research activities of Sematech Reports. and shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an annual report containing a description of the extent to which Sematech is achieving its research and development goals. (c) Membership.— The Council shall be composed of 12 members as follows: (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, who shall be Chairman of the Council. (2) The Director of Energy Research of the Department of Energy. (3) The Director of the National Science Foundation. (4) The Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. (5) The Chairman of the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. (6) Seven members appointed by the President as follows: President of U.S. (A) Four members who are eminent individuals in the semiconductor industry and related industries. (B) Two members who are eminent individuals in the fields of technology and defense. (C) One member who represents small businesses. (d) Terms of Membership.— Each member of the Council appointed President of U.S. under subsection (c)(6) shall be appointed for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of one year, two shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three shall be appointed for a term of three years, as designated by the President at the time of appointment. A member of the Council may serve after the expiration of the member’s term until a successor has taken office. (e) Vacancies.— A vacancy in the Council shall not affect its powers but, in the case of a member appointed under subsection (c)(6), shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. (f) Quorum.— Seven members of the Council shall constitute a quorum. (g) Meetings.— The Council shall meet at the call of the Chairman or a majority of its members. (h) Compensation.— (1) Each member of the Council shall serve without compensation. (2) While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of duties for the Council, members of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (i) Federal Advisory Committee Act.— Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) shall not apply to the Council.

  2. Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–245 title I § 103(e) · 106 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(c)(4)

    Pub. L. 102–245 substituted “Technology” for “Economic Affairs”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 102–245 substituted “Technology” for “Economic Affairs”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Technical Amendment.— Section 5422(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4603a(a)) and section 273(c)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603(c)(4)) are each amended by striking “Economic Affairs” and inserting in lieu thereof “Technology”.

  3. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(b) · 107 Stat. 1547

    Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603

    Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), substituted “Semiconductor Technology Council” for “Advisory Council” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), substituted “Semiconductor Technology Council” for “Advisory Council” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Semiconductor Technology Council.— Section 273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603) is amended by striking out the heading and subsections (a) through (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “SEC. 273. SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL. “(a) Establishment.— There is established the Semiconductor Technology Council. “(b) Purposes and Functions.— (1) The purposes of the Council are the following: “(A) To link assessment by the semiconductor industry of future market and national security needs to opportunities for technology development through cooperative public and private investment. “(B) To seek ways to respond to the technology challenges for semiconductors by fostering precompetitive cooperation among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(C) To make available judgments, assessments, insights, and recommendations that relate to the opportunities for new research and development efforts and the potential to better rationalize and align industry and government contributions to semiconductor research and development. “(2) The Council shall carry out the following functions: “(A) Advise Sematech and the Secretary of Defense on appropriate technology goals and appropriate level of effort for the research and development activities of Sematech. “(B) Review the emerging markets, technology developments, and core technology challenges for semiconductor research and development and semiconductor manufacturing and explore opportunities for improved coordination among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education regarding such developments and challenges. “(C) Assess the effect on the appropriate role of Sematech of public and private sector international agreements in semiconductor research and development. “(D) Exchange views regarding the competitiveness of United States semiconductor technology and new or emerging semiconductor technologies that could affect national economic and security interests. “(E) Exchange and update information and identify overlaps and gaps regarding the efforts of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education in semiconductor research and development. “(F) Assess technology progress relative to industry requirements and Federal Government requirements, responding as appropriate to the challenges in the national semiconductor technology roadmap developed by representatives of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(G) Make recommendations regarding the semiconductor technology development efforts that should be supported by Federal agencies and industry. “(H) Appoint subgroups as appropriate in connection with the updating of the semiconductor technology roadmap. “(I) Publish an annual report addressing the semiconductor Reports. technology challenges and developments for industry, government, and institutions of higher education and the relationship among the challenges and developments for each, including an evaluation of the role of Sematech. “(c) Membership. — The Council shall be composed of 16 members as follows: “(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, who shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(2) The Under Secretary of Energy responsible for science and technology matters. “(3) The Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology. “(4) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. “(5) The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. “(6) The Director of the National Science Foundation. “(7) Ten members appointed by the President as follows: “(A) Four individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor device industry, one of whom shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(B) Two individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry. “(C) Three individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor user industry, including representatives from the telecommunications and computer industries. “(D) One individual who is eminent in an academic institution.”.

  4. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(b) · 107 Stat. 1547

    1. Added · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(a)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (a)

    2. Struck · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(a)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “There is established the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “There is established the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Semiconductor Technology Council.— Section 273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603) is amended by striking out the heading and subsections (a) through (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “SEC. 273. SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL. “(a) Establishment.— There is established the Semiconductor Technology Council. “(b) Purposes and Functions.— (1) The purposes of the Council are the following: “(A) To link assessment by the semiconductor industry of future market and national security needs to opportunities for technology development through cooperative public and private investment. “(B) To seek ways to respond to the technology challenges for semiconductors by fostering precompetitive cooperation among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(C) To make available judgments, assessments, insights, and recommendations that relate to the opportunities for new research and development efforts and the potential to better rationalize and align industry and government contributions to semiconductor research and development. “(2) The Council shall carry out the following functions: “(A) Advise Sematech and the Secretary of Defense on appropriate technology goals and appropriate level of effort for the research and development activities of Sematech. “(B) Review the emerging markets, technology developments, and core technology challenges for semiconductor research and development and semiconductor manufacturing and explore opportunities for improved coordination among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education regarding such developments and challenges. “(C) Assess the effect on the appropriate role of Sematech of public and private sector international agreements in semiconductor research and development. “(D) Exchange views regarding the competitiveness of United States semiconductor technology and new or emerging semiconductor technologies that could affect national economic and security interests. “(E) Exchange and update information and identify overlaps and gaps regarding the efforts of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education in semiconductor research and development. “(F) Assess technology progress relative to industry requirements and Federal Government requirements, responding as appropriate to the challenges in the national semiconductor technology roadmap developed by representatives of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(G) Make recommendations regarding the semiconductor technology development efforts that should be supported by Federal agencies and industry. “(H) Appoint subgroups as appropriate in connection with the updating of the semiconductor technology roadmap. “(I) Publish an annual report addressing the semiconductor Reports. technology challenges and developments for industry, government, and institutions of higher education and the relationship among the challenges and developments for each, including an evaluation of the role of Sematech. “(c) Membership. — The Council shall be composed of 16 members as follows: “(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, who shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(2) The Under Secretary of Energy responsible for science and technology matters. “(3) The Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology. “(4) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. “(5) The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. “(6) The Director of the National Science Foundation. “(7) Ten members appointed by the President as follows: “(A) Four individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor device industry, one of whom shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(B) Two individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry. “(C) Three individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor user industry, including representatives from the telecommunications and computer industries. “(D) One individual who is eminent in an academic institution.”.

  5. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(b) · 107 Stat. 1547

    1. Added · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(b)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (b)

    2. Struck · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(b)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), struck out former subsec. (b) which related to the functions of the Advisory Council of Federal Participation in Sematech

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to the functions of the Advisory Council of Federal Participation in Sematech.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Semiconductor Technology Council.— Section 273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603) is amended by striking out the heading and subsections (a) through (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “SEC. 273. SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL. “(a) Establishment.— There is established the Semiconductor Technology Council. “(b) Purposes and Functions.— (1) The purposes of the Council are the following: “(A) To link assessment by the semiconductor industry of future market and national security needs to opportunities for technology development through cooperative public and private investment. “(B) To seek ways to respond to the technology challenges for semiconductors by fostering precompetitive cooperation among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(C) To make available judgments, assessments, insights, and recommendations that relate to the opportunities for new research and development efforts and the potential to better rationalize and align industry and government contributions to semiconductor research and development. “(2) The Council shall carry out the following functions: “(A) Advise Sematech and the Secretary of Defense on appropriate technology goals and appropriate level of effort for the research and development activities of Sematech. “(B) Review the emerging markets, technology developments, and core technology challenges for semiconductor research and development and semiconductor manufacturing and explore opportunities for improved coordination among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education regarding such developments and challenges. “(C) Assess the effect on the appropriate role of Sematech of public and private sector international agreements in semiconductor research and development. “(D) Exchange views regarding the competitiveness of United States semiconductor technology and new or emerging semiconductor technologies that could affect national economic and security interests. “(E) Exchange and update information and identify overlaps and gaps regarding the efforts of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education in semiconductor research and development. “(F) Assess technology progress relative to industry requirements and Federal Government requirements, responding as appropriate to the challenges in the national semiconductor technology roadmap developed by representatives of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(G) Make recommendations regarding the semiconductor technology development efforts that should be supported by Federal agencies and industry. “(H) Appoint subgroups as appropriate in connection with the updating of the semiconductor technology roadmap. “(I) Publish an annual report addressing the semiconductor Reports. technology challenges and developments for industry, government, and institutions of higher education and the relationship among the challenges and developments for each, including an evaluation of the role of Sematech. “(c) Membership. — The Council shall be composed of 16 members as follows: “(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, who shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(2) The Under Secretary of Energy responsible for science and technology matters. “(3) The Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology. “(4) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. “(5) The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. “(6) The Director of the National Science Foundation. “(7) Ten members appointed by the President as follows: “(A) Four individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor device industry, one of whom shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(B) Two individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry. “(C) Three individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor user industry, including representatives from the telecommunications and computer industries. “(D) One individual who is eminent in an academic institution.”.

  6. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(b) · 107 Stat. 1547

    1. Added · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(c)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (c)

    2. Struck · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(c)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), struck out former subsec. (c) which related to the membership of the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to the membership of the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Semiconductor Technology Council.— Section 273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603) is amended by striking out the heading and subsections (a) through (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “SEC. 273. SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL. “(a) Establishment.— There is established the Semiconductor Technology Council. “(b) Purposes and Functions.— (1) The purposes of the Council are the following: “(A) To link assessment by the semiconductor industry of future market and national security needs to opportunities for technology development through cooperative public and private investment. “(B) To seek ways to respond to the technology challenges for semiconductors by fostering precompetitive cooperation among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(C) To make available judgments, assessments, insights, and recommendations that relate to the opportunities for new research and development efforts and the potential to better rationalize and align industry and government contributions to semiconductor research and development. “(2) The Council shall carry out the following functions: “(A) Advise Sematech and the Secretary of Defense on appropriate technology goals and appropriate level of effort for the research and development activities of Sematech. “(B) Review the emerging markets, technology developments, and core technology challenges for semiconductor research and development and semiconductor manufacturing and explore opportunities for improved coordination among industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education regarding such developments and challenges. “(C) Assess the effect on the appropriate role of Sematech of public and private sector international agreements in semiconductor research and development. “(D) Exchange views regarding the competitiveness of United States semiconductor technology and new or emerging semiconductor technologies that could affect national economic and security interests. “(E) Exchange and update information and identify overlaps and gaps regarding the efforts of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education in semiconductor research and development. “(F) Assess technology progress relative to industry requirements and Federal Government requirements, responding as appropriate to the challenges in the national semiconductor technology roadmap developed by representatives of industry, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education. “(G) Make recommendations regarding the semiconductor technology development efforts that should be supported by Federal agencies and industry. “(H) Appoint subgroups as appropriate in connection with the updating of the semiconductor technology roadmap. “(I) Publish an annual report addressing the semiconductor Reports. technology challenges and developments for industry, government, and institutions of higher education and the relationship among the challenges and developments for each, including an evaluation of the role of Sematech. “(c) Membership. — The Council shall be composed of 16 members as follows: “(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, who shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(2) The Under Secretary of Energy responsible for science and technology matters. “(3) The Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology. “(4) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. “(5) The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. “(6) The Director of the National Science Foundation. “(7) Ten members appointed by the President as follows: “(A) Four individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor device industry, one of whom shall be Cochairman of the Council. “(B) Two individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry. “(C) Three individuals who are eminent in the semiconductor user industry, including representatives from the telecommunications and computer industries. “(D) One individual who is eminent in an academic institution.”.

  7. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(c)(3)(A) · 107 Stat. 1547

    1. Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(d)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(A), substituted “subsection (c)(7)” for “subsection (c)(6)”

    2. Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(d)

      Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(A), substituted “five shall be appointed for a term of two years” for “two shall be appointed for a term of two years”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(A), substituted “subsection (c)(7)” for “subsection (c)(6)” and “five shall be appointed for a term of two years” for “two shall be appointed for a term of two years”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the first sentence of subsection (d)— (i) by striking out “(c)(6)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(c)(7)”; and (ii) by striking out “two shall be appointed for a term of two years” and inserting in lieu thereof “five shall be appointed for a term of two years”;

  8. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(c)(3)(B) · 107 Stat. 1547

    Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(e)

    Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(B), substituted “subsection (c)(7)” for “subsection (c)(6)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(B), substituted “subsection (c)(7)” for “subsection (c)(6)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in the first sentence of subsection (e), by striking out “(c)(6)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(c)(7)”; and

  9. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(c)(3)(C) · 107 Stat. 1547

    Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(f)

    Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(C), substituted “Eleven members” for “Seven members”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(C), substituted “Eleven members” for “Seven members”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in subsection (f), by striking out “Seven members” and inserting in lieu thereof “Eleven members”.

  10. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(d) · 107 Stat. 1547

    Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(g)

    Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(d), substituted “a Cochairman” for “the Chairman or a majority of its members”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(d), substituted “a Cochairman” for “the Chairman or a majority of its members”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Authority To Call Meetings.— Section 273(g) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 4603(g)) is amended by striking out “the Chairman or a majority of its members” and inserting in lieu thereof “a Cochairman”.

  11. Pub. L. 103–160 § 263(e) · 107 Stat. 1547

    Added · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(j)

    Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(e), added subsec. (j)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(e), added subsec. (j).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Source of Support for Sematech.— Section 273 of such 15 USC 4603. Act (22 U.S.C. 4603) is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(j) Support for Council.— The Council shall use Federal funds made available to Sematech as needed for general and administrative support in accomplishing the Council’s purposes.”. 15 USC 4603 note.

  12. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995

    Pub. L. 103–337 div. A title II § 251 · 108 Stat. 2663

    Inserted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(b)(2)(I)

    Pub. L. 103–337 inserted “and submit to Congress by March 31 of each year” after “Publish”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(I). Pub. L. 103–337 inserted “and submit to Congress by March 31 of each year” after “Publish”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 251. REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL TO CONGRESS. Section 273(b)(2)(I) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603(b)(2)(I)), as amended by section 263 of Public Law 103–160 (107 Stat. 1608) is amended by inserting “and submit to Congress by March 31 of each year” after “Publish”.

  13. Pub. L. 106–65 div. A title IX § 911(a)(1) · 113 Stat. 512

    Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) 10 USC 133 note. The position of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology in the Department of Defense is hereby redesignated as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Any reference in any law, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology shall be treated as referring to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.

  14. Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(72) · 136 Stat. 4196

    1. Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(i)

      Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in text

    2. Substituted · 15 U.S.C. § 4603(i)

      Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Section 1013 of title 5” for “Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act” in text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in heading and “Section 1013 of title 5” for “Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act” in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (72) Section 273(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603(i)) is amended— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Federal Advisory Committee Act” and inserting “Chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code”; and (B) in text, by striking “Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2)” and inserting “Section 1013 of title 5, United States Code,”.

19 of 19 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Editorial Notes

Amendments1992–2022 · 5 rounds

2022

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in heading and “Section 1013 of title 5” for “Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act” in text.

1999

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”.

1994

Subsec. (b)(2)(I). Pub. L. 103–337 inserted “and submit to Congress by March 31 of each year” after “Publish”.

1993

Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), substituted “Semiconductor Technology Council” for “Advisory Council” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “There is established the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech.”

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to the functions of the Advisory Council of Federal Participation in Sematech.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(b), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to the membership of the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(A), substituted “subsection (c)(7)” for “subsection (c)(6)” and “five shall be appointed for a term of two years” for “two shall be appointed for a term of two years”.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(B), substituted “subsection (c)(7)” for “subsection (c)(6)”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(c)(3)(C), substituted “Eleven members” for “Seven members”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(d), substituted “a Cochairman” for “the Chairman or a majority of its members”.

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 103–160, § 263(e), added subsec. (j).

1992

Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 102–245 substituted “Technology” for “Economic Affairs”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech

Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(a), , 107 Stat. 1608, provided that: “The advisory council known as the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech, established by section 273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (15 U.S.C. 4603), is hereby terminated.”

First Meeting of Semiconductor Technology Council

Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(f), , 107 Stat. 1610, provided that: “The first meeting of the Semiconductor Technology Council shall be held not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [].”

References to Terminated Council

Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(g), , 107 Stat. 1610, provided that: “A reference in any provision of law to the Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech shall be deemed to refer to the Semiconductor Technology Council established by section 273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 [15 U.S.C. 4603], as amended by subsection (b).”

Credits

1987–2022 · 6 acts
  1. 1987Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title II, § 273, , 101 Stat. 1070
  2. 1992Pub. L. 102–245, title I, § 103(e), , 106 Stat. 9
  3. 1993Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(b), (c)(3)–(e), , 107 Stat. 1608, 1610
  4. 1994Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title II, § 251, , 108 Stat. 2702
  5. 1999Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title IX, § 911(a)(1), , 113 Stat. 717
  6. 2022Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(72), , 136 Stat. 4313.
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(Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title II, § 273, , 101 Stat. 1070; Pub. L. 102–245, title I, § 103(e), , 106 Stat. 9; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(b), (c)(3)–(e), , 107 Stat. 1608, 1610; Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title II, § 251, , 108 Stat. 2702; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title IX, § 911(a)(1), , 113 Stat. 717; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(72), , 136 Stat. 4313.)

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