Advanced Technology Program

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Describes the rationale and operation of the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) established under P.L. 100-418, the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act, and administered by the National Institute ...

Describes the rationale and operation of the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) established under P.L. 100-418, the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act, and administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Describes new approaches under consideration to encourage public-private development of multi-industry technology should Congress eliminate the ATP.

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