Issued by Agriculture Department
The final rule sets forth uniform procedures for the donation of excess research equipment to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for the conduct of technical and scientific education and research activities as authorized by section 11(i) of the Stevenson/ Wydler Technology Act (Pub. L. No. 102-245), 15 U.S.C. 3710(i). This document includes not only the Department of Agriculture (USDA) procedures to implement 15 U.S.C. 3710(i), but also draws upon the General Services Administration (GSA) regulations concerning the disposal of excess personal property. This rule will allow the Department of Agriculture to donate excess research equipment to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for the conduct of technical and scientific education and research activities.
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