Pub. L. 111-11, tit. XII, subtit. C, sec. 12305
INTERAGENCY FINANCING AND AGREEMENTS.
SEC. 12305. INTERAGENCY FINANCING AND AGREEMENTS.(a) In General.—To carry out interagency activities under this subtitle, the Secretary of Commerce may execute cooperative agreements, or any other agreements, with, and receive and expend funds made available by, any State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agency, or any public or private organization, or individual.(b) Reciprocity.—Member Departments and agencies of the Council shall have the authority to create, support, and maintain joint centers, and to enter into and perform such contracts, leases, 123 STAT. 1435 grants, and cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle and fulfillment of the System Plan.