42 U.S.C. § 18644. Biological and environmental research

1. (a)
   (a)

   Biological systems

   The Director shall carry out research and development activities in fundamental, structural, computational, and systems biology to increase systems-level understanding of the complex biological systems, which may include activities—

   1. (1)
      (a)(1)

      to accelerate breakthroughs and new knowledge that would enable the cost-effective, sustainable production of—

      1. (A)
         (a)(1)(A)biomass-based liquid transportation fuels;
      2. (B)
         (a)(1)(B)bioenergy; and
      3. (C)
         (a)(1)(C)biobased materials;
   2. (2)
      (a)(2)to improve understanding of the global carbon cycle, including processes for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, through photosynthesis and other biological processes, for sequestration and storage; and
   3. (3)
      (a)(3)to understand the biological mechanisms used to transform, immobilize, or remove contaminants from subsurface environments.
2. (b)
   (b)

   Limitation for research funds

   The Director shall not approve new climate science-related initiatives without making a determination that such work is well-coordinated with any relevant work carried out by other Federal agencies.
3. (c)
   (c)

   Low-dose radiation research program

   1. (1)
      (c)(1)

      In general

      The Director shall carry out a research program on low-dose radiation.
   2. (2)
      (c)(2)

      Purpose

      The purpose of the program is to enhance the scientific understanding of, and reduce uncertainties associated with, the effects of exposure to low-dose radiation to inform improved risk-management methods.