42 U.S.C. § 16280: Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

(a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) CommissionThe term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2) ProgramThe term “program” means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b). (3) SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (b) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a grant program, to be known as the “Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall make cost-share grants to applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the Commission fees of the applicant for pre-application review activities and application review activities. (c) RequirementThe Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program. (d) Cost-share amountThe Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with section 16352 of this title. (e) Use of fundsA recipient of a grant under the program may use the grant funds to cover Commission fees, including those fees associated with—(1) developing a licensing project plan; (2) obtaining a statement of licensing feasibility; (3) reviewing topical reports; and (4) other—(A) pre-application review activities; (B) application review activities; and (C) interactions with the Commission.