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# 30 U.S.C. § 665 - Sites for conducting research; availability of personnel and facilities

## Text

Research authorized by this chapter may be conducted wherever suitable personnel and facilities are available.

(Pub. L. 86–599, § 3, formerly § 5, July 7, 1960, 74 Stat. 337; renumbered § 3, Pub. L. 109–58, title X, § 1009(a)(1)(D), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 934.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsA prior section 3 of Pub. L. 86–599 was classified to section 663 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–58, § 1009(a)(1)(C).