research and development

research and development For expenses necessary for research, development, fabrication, and test operation of experimental facilities and equipment; collection and dissemination of maritime technical and engineering information; studies to improve water transportation systems; and supporting services related to nuclear ship operation; $9,500,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That transfers may be made to the appropriation for the current fiscal year for “Salaries and expenses” for administrative expenses (not to exceed $800,000), and any such transfers shall be without regard to the limitation under that appropriation on the amount available for such expenses: Provided further, That transfers may be made from this appropriation to the “Vessel operations revolving funds “for losses resulting from expenses of experimental ship operations.