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Appendix A: Desalination Federal Funding Survey
Pages 269-274

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... Appendix A Desalination Federal Funding Survey 269
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... Because of these recent advances, and increased national and international attention, the future directions for advancing and implementing desalination and water purification technologies are at a critical juncture in the United States. Reclamation and the Environmental Protection Agency are currently funding the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
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... Because Reclamation views the state of technology and the future role of research to be at a critical juncture, the first step in Reclamation's strategy is having the NAS conduct a thorough evaluation of the state of technology, opportunities, obstacles, and the practical aspects of implementing these technologies.
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... Please provide budget information for your agencies desalination R&D (basic research, applied research, and development – see OMB definitions at the bottom of the next page*
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... FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 Requested Appropriated Expended 10. Please briefly describe your agency's historical involvement in desalination research prior to FY2005.
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... Basic Research – "Basic research is defined as systematic study directed toward fuller knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications towards processes or products in mind." Applied Research – "Applied research is defined as systematic study to gain knowledge or understanding necessary to determine the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met." Development – "Development is defined as systematic application of knowledge or understanding, directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, and systems or methods, including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet specific requirements."
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