2018 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs
Subchapter VI - Nuclear Matters
Part B - Next Generation Nuclear Plant Project
Sec. 16021 - Project establishment

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 16021 (2018)
Section Name §16021. Project establishment
Section Text (a) Establishment

The Secretary shall establish a project to be known as the "Next Generation Nuclear Plant Project" (referred to in this part as the "Project").

(b) Content

The Project shall consist of the research, development, design, construction, and operation of a prototype plant, including a nuclear reactor that—

(1) is based on research and development activities supported by the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative under section 16272(c) of this title; and

(2) shall be used—

(A) to generate electricity;

(B) to produce hydrogen; or

(C) both to generate electricity and to produce hydrogen.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, §641, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 794; Pub. L. 115–248, §2(b)(2), Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3155.)

Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS

2018—Pub. L. 115–248 substituted "section 16272(c)" for "section 16272(d)", which had been an editorial translation of a reference in original text to section 942(d) of Pub. L. 109–58.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER VI - NUCLEAR MATTERS
Part B - Next Generation Nuclear Plant Project
Sec. 16021 - Project establishment
Contains section 16021
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 794
132 Stat. 3155
Public Law References Public Law 109-58, Public Law 115-248
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