§ 652.11 - Transfers of research and allotment grant funds.

Under 30 U.S.C. 1223(b), mineral institutes are authorized to conduct cooperative programs with other mineral institutes and with such other agencies and individuals as may contribute to the solution of the mining and mineral resource problems involved. Mineral institutes may utilize their funds to pay for projects at other institutions under the following limitations:

(a) The mineral institute director (for allotment grants) or the generic mineral technology center director (for research grants) for the institution awarded the funds by the Bureau, or the designated representative of the above, shall administer, conduct and supervise all funded programs.

(b) All proposals to fund noninstitute activities shall be specifically set forth in the grant proposal applications required under § 652.8 and § 652.10 and must be explicitly approved by the Bureau of Mines.

(c) All subgrants and subcontracts, service agreements, and interdivisional work authorizations shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as the grant.

(d) Copies of all agreements for funding of programs conducted by noninstitute organizations, universities, or individuals shall be made available to the Bureau of Mines upon request.