[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 10, Volume 4]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 10CFR605.3]

[Page 177]
 
                            TITLE 10--ENERGY
 
               CHAPTER II--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY--CONTINUED
 
PART 605--THE OFFICE OF ENERGY RESEARCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 605.3  Definitions.

    In addition to the definitions provided in 10 CFR part 600, the 
following definitions are provided for purposes of this part--
    Basic and applied research means basic and applied research and that 
part of development not related to the development of specific systems 
or products. The primary aim of research is scientific study and 
experimentation directed toward advancing the state of the art or 
increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on a specific 
system or product.
    Educational/Training means support for education or related 
activities for an individual or organization that will enhance education 
levels and skills in particular scientific or technical areas of 
interest to DOE.
    Principal investigator means the scientist or other individual 
designated by the recipient to direct the project.
    Recipient obligation means the amounts of orders placed, contracts 
and subawards issued, services received, and similar transactions during 
a given period that will require payment by the recipient during the 
same or a future period.
    Related conference means scientific or technical conferences, 
symposia, workshops or seminars for the purpose of communicating or 
exchanging information or views pertinent to ER/STA.
    Special purpose equipment means equipment which is used only for 
research, medical, scientific, educational, or other related project 
activity.