National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Makes specified funds available for industry/university cooperative projects to promote academic research and education in the basic sciences and engineering. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United states. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objections from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Com…