Pub. L. 102-143, tit. III, sec. 317

Sec. 317. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds appropriated in this or any other Act intended for studies, reports, training, salaries, or research, and related costs thereof including necessary capital expenses, including site acquisition, construction and equipment, are available for such purposes to be conducted through contracts, grants, or financial assistance agreements with the educational institutions that are specified in such Acts or in any report accompanying such Acts.