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42 U.S.C. § 2286j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2286j. Procurement of inspector general services
Within 90 days of December 23, 2011, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board shall enter into an agreement for inspector general services with the Office of Inspector General for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal years 2012 and 2013: Provided, That at the expiration of such agreement, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board shall procure inspector general services annually thereafter.
(Pub. L. 112–74, div. B, title IV, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 880.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2286k (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2286k. Inspector General
(a) In general
The Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall serve as the Inspector General of the Board, in accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
(b) Budget
In the budget materials submitted to the President by the Board in connection with the submission to Congress, pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, of the budget for each fiscal year, the Board shall ensure that a separate, dedicated procurement line item is designated for the services of an Inspector General under subsection (a).
(Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, title I, § 322, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXII, § 3202(f)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2220; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXII, § 3202, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3902.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Inspector General Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 95–452, Oct. 12, 1978, 92 Stat. 1101, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–291 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “Not later than October 1, 2013, the Board shall enter into an agreement with an agency of the Federal Government to procure the services of the Inspector General of such agency for the Board, in accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). Such Inspector General shall have expertise relating to the mission of the Board.”
42 U.S.C. § 2286l (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2286l. Authority of Inspector General
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in this fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is authorized to exercise the same authorities with respect to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, as determined by the Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as the Inspector General exercises under the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) with respect to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(Pub. L. 113–235, div. D, title IV, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2330.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Inspector General Act of 1978, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–452, Oct. 12, 1978, 92 Stat. 1101, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the appropriation act cited in the credit of this section, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Similar Provisions
text: Provisions similar to the text of this section were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 113–76, div. D, title IV, § 401, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 182.
42 U.S.C. § 2291 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2291. Definitions
As used in this subchapter—
(a) “The Community” means the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM).
(b) The “Commission” means the Atomic Energy Commission, as established by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended [42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.].
(c) “Joint program” means the cooperative program established by the Community and the United States and carried out in accordance with the provisions of an agreement for cooperation entered into pursuant to the provisions of section 2153 of this title, to bring into operation in the territory of the members of the Community powerplants using nuclear reactors of types selected by the Commission and the Community, having as a goal a total installed capacity of approximately one million kilowatts of electricity by December 31, 1963, except that two reactors may be selected to be in operation by December 31, 1965.
(d) All other terms used in this subchapter shall have the same meaning as terms described in section 2014 of this title.
(Pub. L. 85–846, § 2, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1084.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, referred to in subsec. (b), is act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, as added by act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1, 68 Stat. 919, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 2011 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the EURATOM Cooperation Act of 1958 which comprises this subchapter, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Atomic Energy Commission abolished and functions transferred by sections 5814 and 5841 of this title. See also Transfer of Functions notes set out under those sections.
42 U.S.C. § 2292 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2292. Authorization of appropriations for research and development program; authority to enter into contracts; period of contracts; equivalent amounts for research and development program
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of section 2017(a)(2) of this title, the sum of $3,000,000 as an initial authorization for fiscal year 1959 for use in a cooperative program of research and development in connection with the types of reactors selected by the Commission and the Community under the joint program. The Commission may enter into contracts for such periods as it deems necessary, but in no event to exceed five years, for the purpose of conducting the research and development program authorized by this section: Provided, That the Community authorizes an equivalent amount for use in the cooperative program of research and development.
(Pub. L. 85–846, § 3, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1084.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the EURATOM Cooperation Act of 1958 which comprises this subchapter, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2293 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2293. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 85–846, § 4, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1084; Pub. L. 87–206, § 18, Sept. 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 479, related to guarantee contracts between the Atomic Energy Commission and operators of reactors under the cooperation program which were to extend no later than Dec. 31, 1975.
42 U.S.C. § 2294 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2294. Authorization for sale or lease of uranium and plutonium; amounts; lien for nonpayment; uranium enrichment services
Pursuant to the provisions of section 2074 of this title, there is hereby authorized for sale or lease to the Community—
an amount of contained uranium 235 which does not exceed that necessary to support the fuel cycle of power reactors located within the Community having a total installed capacity of thirty-five thousand megawatts of electric energy, together with twenty-five thousand kilograms of contained uranium 235 for other purposes;
one thousand five hundred kilograms of plutonium; and
thirty kilograms of uranium 233;
in accordance with the provisions of an agreement or agreements for cooperation between the Government of the United States and the Community entered into pursuant to the provisions of section 2153 of this title: Provided, That the Government of the United States obtains the equivalent of a first lien on any such material sold to the Community for which payment is not made in full at the time of transfer. The Commission may enter into contracts to provide, after December 31, 1968, for the producing or enriching of all, or part of, the above-mentioned contained uranium 235 pursuant to the provisions of section 2201(v)(B) of this title in lieu of sale or lease thereof.
(Pub. L. 85–846, § 5, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1085; Pub. L. 87–206, § 19, Sept. 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 479; Pub. L. 88–394, § 5, Aug. 1, 1964, 78 Stat. 376; Pub. L. 90–190, § 13, Dec. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 578; Pub. L. 93–88, Aug. 14, 1973, 87 Stat. 296.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the EURATOM Cooperation Act of 1958 which comprises this subchapter, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1973—Pub. L. 93–88 substituted “an amount of contained uranium 235 which does not exceed that necessary to support the fuel cycle of power reactors located within the Community having a total installed capacity of thirty-five thousand megawatts of electric energy, together with twenty-five thousand kilograms of contained uranium for other purposes” for “two hundred fifteen thousand kilograms of contained uranium 235”.
1967—Pub. L. 90–190 increased from seventy thousand to two hundred fifteen thousand kilograms of contained uranium 235 and from five hundred to one thousand five hundred kilograms of plutonium respectively the amount of material authorized to be sold or leased to the Community, and inserted provision authorizing the Commission, after Dec. 31, 1968, to perform uranium enrichment services for the Community, pursuant to the provisions of section 2201(v)(B) of this title, in lieu of the sale or lease of such material.
1964—Pub. L. 88–394 increased the amount of contained uranium 235 from thirty thousand kilograms to seventy thousand kilograms, and plutonium, from nine kilograms to five hundred kilograms.
1961—Pub. L. 87–206 substituted “Nine kilograms” for “One kilogram” of plutonium and inserted item reading “Thirty kilograms of uranium 233” and “or agreements”.
42 U.S.C. § 2296 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296. Nonliability of United States; indemnification
The Government of the United States of America shall not be liable for any damages or third party liability arising out of or resulting from the joint program: Provided, however, That nothing in this section shall deprive any person of any rights under section 2210 of this title: And provided further, That nothing in this section shall apply to arrangements made by the Commission under a research and development program authorized in section 2292 of this title. The Government of the United States shall take such steps as may be necessary, including appropriate disclaimer or indemnity arrangements, in order to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Pub. L. 85–846, § 7, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 87–206, § 20, Sept. 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 479.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the EURATOM Cooperation Act of 1958 which comprises this subchapter, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1961—Pub. L. 87–206 inserted proviso making provisions of section inapplicable to arrangements made by the Commission under a research and development program authorized by section 2292 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2296a–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296a–1. Regulations
Within 180 days of October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall issue regulations governing reimbursement under section 2296a of this title. An active uranium or thorium processing site owner shall apply for reimbursement hereunder by submitting a request for the amount of reimbursement, together with reasonable documentation in support thereof, to the Secretary. Any such request for reimbursement, supported by reasonable documentation, shall be approved by the Secretary and reimbursement therefor shall be made in a timely manner subject only to the limitations of section 2296a of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1002, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2947.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2296a–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296a–2. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated $715,000,000 to carry out this part. The aggregate amount authorized in the preceding sentence shall be increased annually as provided in section 2296a of this title, based upon an inflation index to be determined by the Secretary.
(b) Source
Funds described in subsection (a) shall be provided from the Fund established under section 2297g of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1003, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2947; Pub. L. 104–259, § 3(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3174; Pub. L. 105–388, § 11(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3485; Pub. L. 107–222, § 1(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1336.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–222 substituted “$715,000,000” for “$490,000,000”.
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–388 substituted “$490,000,000” for “$415,000,000”.
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–259 substituted “$415,000,000” for “$310,000,000”.
42 U.S.C. § 2296a–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296a–3. Definitions
For purposes of this part:
(1) The term “active uranium or thorium processing site” means—
(A) any uranium or thorium processing site, including the mill, containing byproduct material for which a license (issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or its predecessor agency under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 [42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.], or by a State as permitted under section 274 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2021)) for the production at such site of any uranium or thorium derived from ore—
(i) was in effect on January 1, 1978;
(ii) was issued or renewed after January 1, 1978; or
(iii) for which an application for renewal or issuance was pending on, or after January 1, 1978; and
(B) any other real property or improvement on such real property that is determined by the Secretary or by a State as permitted under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2021) to be—
(i) in the vicinity of such site; and
(ii) contaminated with residual byproduct material;
(2) The term “byproduct material” has the meaning given such term in section 11 e. (2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954,1 (42 U.S.C. 2014(e)(2)); and
(3) The term “decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial action” means work performed prior to or subsequent to October 24, 1992, which is necessary to comply with all applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.), or where appropriate, with requirements established by a State that is a party to a discontinuance agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2021).
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1004, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2947.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, referred to in par. (1)(A), is act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, as added by act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1, 68 Stat. 919, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 2011 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables.
The Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, referred to in par. (3), is Pub. L. 95–604, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3021, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 88 (§ 7901 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7901 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2296b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296b. Overfeed program
(a) Uranium purchases
To the maximum extent permitted by sound business practice, the Corporation shall purchase uranium in accordance with subsection (b) and overfeed it into the enrichment process to reduce the amount of power required to produce the enriched uranium ordered by enrichment services customers, taking into account costs associated with depleted tailings.
(b) Use of domestic uranium
Uranium purchased by the Corporation for purposes of this section shall be of domestic origin and purchased from domestic uranium producers to the extent permitted under the multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 3501(4) of title 19) and the USMCA (as defined in section 4502 of title 19).
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1011, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2948; Pub. L. 106–36, title I, § 1002(g)(1), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 133; Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title VI, § 602(e), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2153.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “USMCA (as defined in section 4502 of title 19)” for “North American Free Trade Agreement”.
1999—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–36 substituted “multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 3501(4) of title 19) and the North American Free Trade Agreement” for “General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2020 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 116–260 effective July 1, 2020, see section 602(g) of div. O of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 2578b of Title 19, Customs Duties.
42 U.S.C. § 2296b–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296b–1. National Strategic Uranium Reserve
There is hereby established the National Strategic Uranium Reserve under the direction and control of the Secretary. The Reserve shall consist of natural uranium and uranium equivalents contained in stockpiles or inventories currently held by the United States for defense purposes. Effective on October 24, 1992, and for 6 years thereafter, use of the Reserve shall be restricted to military purposes and government research. Use of the Department of Energy’s stockpile of enrichment tails existing on October 24, 1992, shall be restricted to military purposes for 6 years thereafter.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1012, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2948.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2296b–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296b–2. Sale of remaining DOE inventories
The Secretary, after making the transfer required under section 2297c–6 1 of this title, may sell, from time to time, portions of the remaining inventories of raw or low-enriched uranium of the Department that are not necessary to national security needs, to the Corporation, at a fair market price. Sales under this section may be made only if such sales will not have a substantial adverse impact on the domestic uranium mining industry. Proceeds from sales under this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the United States Treasury.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1013, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2949.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 2297c–6 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 104–134, title III, § 3116(a)(1), Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–349.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2296b–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296b–3. Responsibility for the industry
(a) Continuing Secretarial responsibility
The Secretary shall have a continuing responsibility for the domestic uranium industry to encourage the use of domestic uranium. The Secretary, in fulfilling this responsibility, shall not use any supervisory authority over the Corporation. The Secretary shall report annually to the appropriate committees of Congress on action taken with respect to the domestic uranium industry, including action to promote the export of domestic uranium pursuant to subsection (b).
(b) Encourage export
The Department, with the cooperation of the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative and other governmental organizations, shall encourage the export of domestic uranium. Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall develop recommendations and implement government programs to promote the export of domestic uranium.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1014, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2949.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2296b–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296b–4. Annual uranium purchase reports
(a) In general
By January 1 of each year, the owner or operator of any civilian nuclear power reactor shall report to the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, for activities of the previous fiscal year—
(1) the country of origin and the seller of any uranium or enriched uranium purchased or imported into the United States either directly or indirectly by such owner or operator; and
(2) the country of origin and the seller of any enrichment services purchased by such owner or operator.
(b) Congressional access
The information provided to the Secretary pursuant to this section shall be made available to the Congress by March 1 of each year.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1015, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2949.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 2296b–5 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2296b–5. Uranium inventory study
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a study and report that includes—
(1) a comprehensive inventory of all Government owned uranium or uranium equivalents, including natural uranium, depleted tailings, low-enriched uranium, and highly enriched uranium available for conversion to commercial use;
(2) a plan for the conversion of inventories of foreign and domestic highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium for commercial use;
(3) an estimation of the potential need of the United States for inventories of highly enriched uranium;
(4) an analysis and summary of technological requirements and costs associated with converting highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium, including the construction of facilities if necessary;
(5) an estimation of potential net proceeds from the conversion and sale of highly enriched uranium;
(6) recommendations for implementing a plan to convert highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium; and
(7) recommendations for the future use and disposition of such inventories.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1016, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2949.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.