Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Administrator shall operate a clearinghouse for the exchange of laboratory equipment. All responsible officers shall, and any other source may, contribute to the clearinghouse any laboratory equipment which is transferable within the meaning of this Act. The Administrator shall supply lists of the contributed equipment to State agencies, State-supported colleges and universities, school districts and community colleges which may, in that order, select such equipment. The Administrator may make such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary to achieve the purpose of this Section and to coordinate the duties imposed by this Section with those imposed elsewhere in this Act upon him and the responsible officers.