42 U.S.C. § 16279b — International nuclear energy coopera-

Page 8835 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 16280 (F) any other entities the Secretary deter- mines appropriate. (d) Milestone-based demonstration projects The Secretary may carry out demonstration projects under subsection (c) as a milestone- based demonstration project under section 7256c of this title. (e) Nonduplication Entities may not receive funds under this pro- gram if receiving funds from another reactor demonstration program at the Department in the same fiscal year. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program under this subsection— (1) $405,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $405,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $420,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $455,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (5) $455,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 959A, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, § 2003(g)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2467.) § 16279b. International nuclear energy coopera- tion The Secretary shall carry out a program— (1) to collaborate in international efforts with respect to research, development, dem- onstration, and commercial application of nu- clear technology that supports diplomatic, fi- nancing, nonproliferation, climate, and inter- national economic objectives for the safe, se- cure, and peaceful use of such technology; and (2) to develop collaboration initiatives with respect to such efforts with a variety of coun- tries through— (A) preparations for research and develop- ment agreements; (B) the development of coordinated action plans; and (C) new or existing multilateral coopera- tion commitments including— (i) the International Framework for Nu- clear Energy Cooperation; (ii) the Generation IV International Forum; (iii) the International Atomic Energy Agency; (iv) the Organization for Economic Co- operation and Development Nuclear En- ergy Agency; and (v) any other international collaborative effort with respect to advanced nuclear re- actor operations and safety. (Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 959B, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, § 2003(h)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2470.) § 16279c. Organization and administration of pro- grams (a) Coordination In carrying out this part, the Secretary shall coordinate activities, and effectively manage crosscutting research priorities across programs of the Department and other relevant Federal agencies, including the National Laboratories. (b) Collaboration (1) In general In carrying out this part, the Secretary shall collaborate with industry, National Labora- tories, other relevant Federal agencies, insti- tutions of higher education, including minor- ity-serving institutions and research reactors, Tribal entities, including Alaska Native Cor- porations, and international bodies with rel- evant scientific and technical expertise. (2) Participation To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall encourage research projects that pro- mote collaboration between entities specified in paragraph (1). (c) Dissemination of results and public avail- ability The Secretary shall, except to the extent pro- tected from disclosure under section 552(b) of title 5, publish the results of projects supported under this part through Department websites, reports, databases, training materials, and in- dustry conferences, including information dis- covered after the completion of such projects. (d) Education and outreach In carrying out the activities described in this part, the Secretary shall support education and outreach activities to disseminate information and promote public understanding of nuclear en- ergy. (e) Technical assistance In carrying out this part, for the purposes of supporting technical, nonhardware, and infor- mation-based advances in nuclear energy devel- opment and operations, the Secretary shall also conduct technical assistance and analysis ac- tivities, including activities that support com- mercial application of nuclear energy in rural, Tribal, and low-income communities. (f) Program review At least annually, all programs in this part shall be subject to an annual review by the Nu- clear Energy Advisory Committee of the Depart- ment or other independent entity, as appro- priate. (g) Sensitive information The Secretary shall not publish any informa- tion generated under this part that is detri- mental to national security, as determined by the Secretary. (Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 959C, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, § 2006(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2471.) § 16280. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2) Program The term ‘‘program’’ means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program es- tablished under subsection (b).