Management of Federal Materials Research Should Be Improved
EMD-78-41
Published: Jul 14, 1978. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 1978.
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The United States is the world's largest consumer of materials and has become increasingly dependent on foreign sources for materials. This materials supply problem has created the need for finding new resources at home, improved extraction and processing techniques, materials substitutes, and new materials uses.
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CentralizationClearinghouses (information)Data collectionExplorationInteragency relationsMaterials researchPrivate sectorResearch and development costsResearch program managementResearch and development