§ 16274. Nuclear science and engineering support

Footnotes

1. 1 So in original. Probably means “paragraph (4)(A)(iii)”.
2. 2 So in original. There are two subpars. (A). Probably should be designated par. (3).
3. 3 So in original. There is no par. (3).

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2005

   Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–58 title IX § 954 · 119 Stat. 594

   Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274

   Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 954, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 886

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 954, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 886

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 954. UNIVERSITY NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT. (a) In General.— The Secretary shall conduct a program to invest in human resources and infrastructure in the nuclear sciences and related fields, including health physics, nuclear engineering, and radiochemistry, consistent with missions of the Department related to civilian nuclear research, development, demonstration, and commercial application. (b) Requirements.— In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) conduct a graduate and undergraduate fellowship program to attract new and talented students, which may include fellowships for students to spend time at National Laboratories in the areas of nuclear science, engineering, and health physics with a member of the National Laboratory staff acting as a mentor; (2) conduct a junior faculty research initiation grant program to assist universities in recruiting and retaining new faculty in the nuclear sciences and engineering by awarding grants to junior faculty for research on issues related to nuclear energy engineering and science; (3) support fundamental nuclear sciences, engineering, and health physics research through a nuclear engineering education and research program; (4) encourage collaborative nuclear research among industry, National Laboratories, and universities; and (5) support communication and outreach related to nuclear science, engineering, and health physics. (c) University-National Laboratory Interactions.— The Secretary shall conduct— (1) a fellowship program for professors at universities to spend sabbaticals at National Laboratories in the areas of nuclear science and technology; and (2) a visiting scientist program in which National Laboratory staff can spend time in academic nuclear science and engineering departments. (d) Strengthening University Research and Training Reactors and Associated Infrastructure.— In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary may support— (1) converting research reactors from high-enrichment fuels to low-enrichment fuels and upgrading operational instrumentation; (2) consortia of universities to broaden access to university research reactors; (3) student training programs, in collaboration with the United States nuclear industry, in relicensing and upgrading reactors, including through the provision of technical assistance; and (4) reactor improvements as part of a taking into consideration effort that emphasizes research, training, and education, including through the Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Program or any similar program. (e) Operations and Maintenance.— Funding for a project provided under this section may be used for a portion of the operating and maintenance costs of a research reactor at a university used in the project. (f) Definition.— In this section, the term “junior faculty” means a faculty member who was awarded a doctorate less than 10 years before receipt of an award from the grant program described in subsection (b)(2).

2. 2018

   Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017

   Pub. L. 115–248 § 2(d) · 132 Stat. 3154

   Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(d)(4)

   Pub. L. 115–248 substituted “that emphasize” for “as part of a taking into consideration effort that emphasizes”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 115–248 substituted “that emphasize” for “as part of a taking into consideration effort that emphasizes”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) University Nuclear Science and Engineering Support.— Section 954(d)(4) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16274(d)(4)) is amended by striking “as part of a taking into consideration effort that emphasizes” and inserting “that emphasize”.

3. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(1) · 134 Stat. 1182

   Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274

   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(1), substituted “Nuclear” for “University nuclear” in section catchline

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(1), substituted “Nuclear” for “University nuclear” in section catchline.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in the section heading, by striking “university nuclear” and inserting “nuclear”;

4. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(10) · 134 Stat. 1182

   1. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)

      Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(10), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a)

   2. Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)

      Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(10), inserted heading

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(10), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (10) by inserting before paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) the following: “(a) University Nuclear Science and Engineering Support.— ” ; and

5. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(9) · 134 Stat. 1182

   Added · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)

   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(9), added pars. (5) and (6)

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(9), added pars. (5) and (6).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (9) by inserting after paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) the following: “(5) Radiological facilities management.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall provide project management, technical support, quality engineering and inspection, and nuclear material handling support to research reactors located at universities. “(B) Authorization of appropriations.— Of any amounts appropriated to carry out the program under this subsection, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program under this paragraph $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. “(6) Nuclear energy university program.— In carrying out the programs under this section, the Department shall, to the maximum extent practicable, allocate 20 percent of funds appropriated to nuclear energy research and development programs annually to fund university-led research and university infrastructure projects through an open, competitive solicitation process.” ;

6. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(11) · 134 Stat. 1182

   Added · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)

   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(11), added subsec. (b)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(11), added subsec. (b).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (11) by adding at the end the following: “(b) Nuclear Energy Graduate Traineeship Subprogram.— “(1) Establishment.— In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a nuclear energy graduate traineeship subprogram under which the Secretary shall competitively award graduate traineeships in coordination with universities to provide focused, advanced training to meet critical mission needs of the Department, including in industries that are represented by skilled labor unions. “(2) Requirements.— In carrying out the subprogram under this subsection, the Secretary shall— “(A) encourage appropriate partnerships among National Laboratories, affected universities, and industry; and “(B) on an annual basis, evaluate the needs of the nuclear energy community to implement graduate traineeships for focused topical areas addressing mission-specific workforce needs. “(3) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the subprogram under this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.” .

7. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(7) · 134 Stat. 1182

   Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)

   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (b) as par. (2)

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (b) as par. (2).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (7) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively, and indenting appropriately;

8. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(2) · 134 Stat. 1182

   1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)

      Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(2), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” in introductory provisions

   2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)

      Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(2), redesignated pars. (1) to (5) as subpars. (A) to (E), respectively, and realigned margins

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(2), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” in introductory provisions, redesignated pars. (1) to (5) as subpars. (A) to (E), respectively, and realigned margins.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “this section” and inserting “this subsection”; and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively, and indenting appropriately;

9. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(7) · 134 Stat. 1182

   Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(c)

   Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (c) as par. (3)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (c) as par. (3).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (7) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively, and indenting appropriately;

10. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(3) · 134 Stat. 1182

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(c)

    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(3), redesignated pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, and realigned margins

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(3), redesignated pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, and realigned margins.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (c), by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;

11. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(7) · 134 Stat. 1182

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(d)

    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (d) as par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (d) as par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively, and indenting appropriately;

12. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(4) · 134 Stat. 1182

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(d)

       Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(4), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” in introductory provisions

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(d)

       Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(4), redesignated pars. (1) to (4) as subpars. (A) to (D), respectively, and realigned margins

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(4), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” in introductory provisions, redesignated pars. (1) to (4) as subpars. (A) to (D), respectively, and realigned margins.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subsection (d)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “this section” and inserting “this subsection”; and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting appropriately;

13. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(8) · 134 Stat. 1182

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(e)

    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(8), redesignated subsec. (e) as par. (7). Margins realigned to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(8), redesignated subsec. (e) as par. (7). Margins realigned to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (8) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively;

14. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(5) · 134 Stat. 1182

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(e)

    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(5), substituted “this subsection” for “this section”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(5), substituted “this subsection” for “this section”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subsection (e), by striking “this section” and inserting “this subsection”;

15. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(8) · 134 Stat. 1182

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(f)

    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(8), redesignated subsec. (f) as par. (8). Margins realigned to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(8), redesignated subsec. (f) as par. (8). Margins realigned to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (8) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively;

16. 2020

    Energy Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–260 § 2003(c)(6) · 134 Stat. 1182

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(f)

       Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(6), substituted “this subsection” for “this section”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(f)

       Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(6), substituted “paragraph (2)(B)” for “subsection (b)(2)”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–260, § 2003(c)(6), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” and “paragraph (2)(B)” for “subsection (b)(2)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subsection (f)— (A) by striking “this section” and inserting “this subsection”; and (B) by striking “subsection (b)(2)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(B)”;

17. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 div. D title X § 41002(b)(2) · 135 Stat. 429

    Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(6)

    Pub. L. 117–58 inserted “, excluding funds appropriated for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program of the Department,” after “annually”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 117–58 inserted “, excluding funds appropriated for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program of the Department,” after “annually”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Nuclear energy university program funding.— Section 954(a)(6) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16274(a)(6)) is amended by inserting “, excluding funds appropriated for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program of the Department,” after “annually”.

18. 2022

    National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–167 § 10743(1) · 136 Stat. 1366

    Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(2)(D)

    Pub. L. 117–167, § 10743(1), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “encourage collaborative nuclear research among industry, National Laboratories, and universities; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10743(1), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “encourage collaborative nuclear research among industry, National Laboratories, and universities; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (2) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows: “(D) promote collaborations, partnerships, and knowledge sharing between institutions of higher education, National Laboratories, other Federal agencies, industry, and associated labor unions; and” .

19. 2022

    National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–167 § 10743(2) · 136 Stat. 1366

    Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 117–167, § 10743(2), amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary may support—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10743(2), amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary may support—

    “(A) converting research reactors from high-enrichment fuels to low-enrichment fuels and upgrading operational instrumentation; “(B) consortia of universities to broaden access to university research reactors; “(C) student training programs, in collaboration with the United States nuclear industry, in relicensing and upgrading reactors, including through the provision of technical assistance; and “(D) reactor improvements that emphasize research, training, and education, including through the Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Program or any similar program.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follow: “(4) Strengthening university research and training reactors and associated infrastructure.— “(A) In general.— In carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary may support— “(i) converting research reactors from high-enrichment fuels to low-enrichment fuels and upgrading operational instrumentation; “(ii) revitalizing and upgrading existing nuclear science and engineering infrastructure that support the development of advanced nuclear technologies and applications; “(iii) regional or subregional university-led consortia to— “(I) broaden access to university research reactors; “(II) enhance existing university-based nuclear science and engineering infrastructure; and “(III) provide project management, technical support, quality engineering and inspections, manufacturing, and nuclear material support; “(iv) student training programs, in collaboration with the United States nuclear industry, in relicensing and upgrading reactors, including through the provision of technical assistance; and “(v) reactor improvements that emphasize research, training, and education, including through the Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Program or any similar program. “(B) Of any amounts appropriated to carry out the program under this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.” .

20. 2022

    National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–167 § 10744(2) · 136 Stat. 1366

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(5)

    Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(2), added par. (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(2), added par. (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6)

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: “(5) Advanced nuclear research infrastructure enhancement.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary shall carry out a subprogram to be known as the Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement Subprogram in order to— “(i) demonstrate various advanced nuclear reactor and nuclear microreactor concepts; “(ii) establish medical isotope production reactors or other specialized applications; and “(iii) advance other research infrastructure that, in the determination of the Secretary, is consistent with the mission of the Department. “(B) New nuclear science and engineering facilities.— In carrying out the subprogram, the Secretary shall establish— “(i) not more than 4 new research reactors; and “(ii) new nuclear science and engineering facilities, as required to address research demand and identified infrastructure gaps. “(C) Locations.— New research reactors and facilities established under subparagraph (B) shall be established in a manner that— “(i) supports the regional or subregional consortia described in paragraph (4)(C); and “(ii) encourages the participation of— “(I) historically Black colleges and universities; “(II) Tribal colleges or universities; “(III) minority-serving institutions; “(IV) EPSCoR universities; and “(V) junior or community colleges. “(D) Fuel requirements.— New research reactors established under subparagraph (B) shall not use high-enriched uranium, as defined in section 2001 of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. “(E) Authorization of appropriations.— Of any amounts appropriated to carry out the program under this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the subprogram under this paragraph— “(i) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; “(ii) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; “(iii) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; “(iv) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and “(v) $140,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.” ; and

21. 2022

    National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–167 § 10744(1) · 136 Stat. 1366

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(6)(8)

    Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(1), resignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively. Former par. (8) redesignated (9)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6) to (8). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(1), resignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively. Former par. (8) redesignated (9).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (6) through (9), respectively;

22. 2022

    National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–167 § 10744(1) · 136 Stat. 1366

    1. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(9)

       Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(1), (3), redesignated par. (8) as (9)

    2. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(9)

       Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(1), (3), amended it generally. Prior to amendment, par. defined “junior faculty”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10744(1), (3), redesignated par. (8) as (9) and amended it generally. Prior to amendment, par. defined “junior faculty”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (6) through (9), respectively;

23. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 div. E title LIX § 5914(2) · 136 Stat. 2395

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(5)(E); 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(5)(F)

       Pub. L. 117–263 added subpar. (E)

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(5)(E); 42 U.S.C. § 16274(a)(5)(F)

       Pub. L. 117–263 redesignated former subpar. (E) as (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5)(E), (F). Pub. L. 117–263 added subpar. (E) and redesignated former subpar. (E) as (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in section 954(a)(5) (42 U.S.C. 16274(a)(5)), by— (A) redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: “(E) Fuel services.— The Research Reactor Infrastructure subprogram within the Radiological Facilities Management program of the Department, as authorized by paragraph (6), shall be expanded to provide fuel services to research reactors established by this paragraph.” .

24. 2023

    Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 3131(p)(2)(A) · 137 Stat. 136

    Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(A), struck out “graduate” before “traineeship” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(A), struck out “graduate” before “traineeship” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Graduate”;

25. 2023

    Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 3131(p)(2)(B) · 137 Stat. 136

    Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(B), struck out “graduate” before “traineeship” and before “traineeships”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(B), struck out “graduate” before “traineeship” and before “traineeships”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking “graduate” each place it appears;

26. 2023

    Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 3131(p)(2)(F) · 137 Stat. 136

    Added · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(F), added subpar. (A) relating to focus areas. Amendment directing addition of subpar. (A) “after paragraph (2)” was executed by adding subpar. (A) at end of par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(F), added subpar. (A) relating to focus areas. Amendment directing addition of subpar. (A) “after paragraph (2)” was executed by adding subpar. (A) at end of par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (F) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: “(A) Focus areas.— In carrying out the subprogram under this subsection, the Secretary may implement traineeships in focus areas that, in the determination of the Secretary, are necessary to support the nuclear energy sector in the United States, including— “(i) research and development; “(ii) construction and operation; “(iii) associated supply chains; and “(iv) workforce training and retraining to support transitioning workforces.” .

27. 2023

    Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 3131(p)(2)(C) · 137 Stat. 136

    Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(C), inserted “community colleges, trade schools, registered apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs,” after “affected universities,” in subpar. (A) relating to appropriate partnerships among National Laboratories

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(C), inserted “community colleges, trade schools, registered apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs,” after “affected universities,” in subpar. (A) relating to appropriate partnerships among National Laboratories.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting “community colleges, trade schools, registered apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs,” after “universities,”;

28. 2023

    Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 3131(p)(2)(B) · 137 Stat. 136

    Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)(2)(B)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(B), struck out “graduate” before “traineeships”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(B), struck out “graduate” before “traineeships”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking “graduate” each place it appears;

29. 2023

    Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 3131(p)(2)(D) · 137 Stat. 136

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)(3); 42 U.S.C. § 16274(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(D), (E), substituted “2023 through 2027” for “2021 through 2025” in par. (3) and then redesignated par. (3) as (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 118–31, § 3131(p)(2)(D), (E), substituted “2023 through 2027” for “2021 through 2025” in par. (3) and then redesignated par. (3) as (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in paragraph (3), by striking “2021 through 2025” and inserting “2023 through 2027”;

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