The NSF Act (42 U.S.C. 1870(d)) provides that advance, progress, or other payments which relate to scientific activities or scientific information may be made without regard to the provisions of section 3324 of title 31 of the United States Code.

[49 FR 46745, Nov. 28, 1984, as amended at 61 FR 51022, Sept. 30, 1996]