ROBERT A ROE, New Jersey, CHAIRMAN GEORGE E BROWN California JAMES H SCHEUER, New York MARILYN LLOYD, Tennes DAN GLICKMAN, Kanoos HAROLD L VOLKMER Missouri HOWARD WOLPE, Michigan BALL NELSON, Florida RALPH HALL. TOKEO DAVE MCCURDY, Oklahoma NORMAN Y MINETA California TIM VALENTINE. Marth Carolina ROBERT G. TORRICELLI, New Jersey RICK BOUCHER, Virginia TERRY L BRUCE. Minois JAMES A TRAFICANT. J. Ohio LEE H. HAMILTON, Indiana HENRY NOWAK, New York CARL C PERKINS. Kentucky TOM MCMILLEN, Maryland DAVID E PRICE. North Carolina DAVID R NAGLE. lows JIMMY HAYES, Louisiana DAVID L. SKAGGS, Colorado JERRY F. COSTELLO, HARRY JOHNSTON, Florid GLEN BROWDER, Alabama Dr. George P. Millburn Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Advanced Technology) Washington, D.C. 20301-1155 Dear Dr. Millburn: Thank you for testifying last Thursday at the Subcommittee's hearing on the Federal In your testimony you mention that the Department of Defense is developing a data base on We understand that final domestic technology transfer regulations have not yet been issued. The Subcommittee is looking forward to receiving a copy of the Inspector General's report Sincerely, DW:Wcw walgren DOUG WA GREN Chairman, Subcommittee on Science, Question: In your testimony you mention that the Department of Defense is developing a data base on areas of expertise within the DoD laboratories. When do you expect this data base to be fully operational? Who will have access to it? Answer: The data base will be operational on August 1, 1989. The data base, known as the DoD Domestic Technology Transfer Referral Data Base, will be operated by the DoD's Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Anyone who has a specific technical area of interest concerning research conducted by DoD laboratories can contact DTIC. Anyone making an inquiry will be referred to the appropriate personnel in our laboratories compatible with the needs of the requestor. Inquiries can be made to: Defense Technical Information Center Office of Marketing and Product Management DoD Domestic Technology Transfer Referral Data Base Alexandria, Virginia 22304 Telephone: (202) 274-6434 Question: We understand that final domestic technology transfer regulations have not yet been issued. The Subcommittee is concerned that all final regulations implementing the Act be in place as soon as possible. We would appreciate your reporting back to us in 60 days on the status of these regulations. Answer: The DoD Regulation implementing the provisions of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 and Executive Order 12591, "Facilitating Access to Science and Technology" was issued in December 1988. A copy is provided for your information. We will request the Army, Navy, and Air Force to provide status or copies of their implementing regulations in 60 days as requested. Attachment This Regulation cancels DoD 3200.12-R-4 dated Apr 85 (NTIS PB87 100269). 16. Abstract (Limit: 200 words) This Regulation authorizes the DoD Domestic Technology Transfer Program and responds to the requirements of Public Law 96-480, the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, and Executive Order 12591. Its purpose is to ensure the full use of the nation's federal investment in research and development (R&D), stimulating improved use by state and local governments and the private sector. |