Federal Nonnuclear Research and Development Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Nonnuclear Research and Development Act - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Energy Research and Development for nonnuclear energy sources. Provides for the establishment of an Advisory Board for nonnuclear energy research development to consult with the Council. Directs the Council to establish and maintain a national program of research and development in nonnuclear energy technologies and energy conservation adequate to fulfill the objectives of this Act. Enumerates the Council's objectives, including pursuit of research and development programs, development of methods for the conservation of energy, and investigation of the option and the capability for nonnuclear energy self-sufficiency for the United States. Directs the Council to formulate a comprehensive nonnuclear energy research and development plan for the Federal Government designed to advance the policies set forth in this Act. Enumerates those factors which shall be considered in such plan. Directs the Council to contract for research in energy conservation, with Federal agencies or with individuals or corporations in the private sector where appropriate. Provides that energy con…