; (ii) recommendations on how to improve implementation and administration of the Fund; and (iii) an analysis on how to spend funds optimally on technology areas that have the greatest need and opportunity for commercial application, rather than spending funds at the programmatic level or under current funding restrictions. . 207. Signature authority (a) In general Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall delegate to Directors of the National Laboratories signature authority with respect to any agreement described in subsection (b) the total cost of which, including the National Laboratory contributions and project recipient cost share, is less than $1,000,000, if such an agreement falls within the scope of— (1) the strategic plan for the National Laboratory or a master scope of work that has been approved by the Department; or (2) the most recent budget approved by Congress for Department activities to be carried out by the National Laboratory. (b) Agreements Subsection (a) applies to— (1) a cooperative research and development agreement; (2) a strategic partnership project; (3) prize competitions; (4) an agreement for commercializing technology