Federal preemption applies to state law regarding federally chartered banks. Sales to law enforcement agencies or to federally licensed firearm dealers are exempt. Maryland's position may reflect the concentration of federally funded research institutions there. The latter is the case on any state or federally funded project. Lobbying for federally funded arts and humanities support began during the Kennedy Administration. NIH serves as the main gene therapy regulator for federally funded research. He was noted for being a strong supporter of federally funded research. Tribal colleges operated on Indian reservations by some federally recognized tribes are also public institutions. All 1968s came with a Federally mandated energy absorbing steering column. The SEI is also the home of CERT/CC, the federally funded computer security organization. Water is scarce in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Exceptions would include federally and privately owned waterlots. Private firearm transfers require a background check conducted through a federally licensed gun dealer. They also have distinct federally recognized tribes. This is a prerequisite to receive the financial benefits accorded federally recognized Native American tribes.