H.R. 1871 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To authorize a nuclear physics program. 1. Nuclear physics program (a) Program As part of the activities authorized under section 209 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the Director shall carry out a research program, and support relevant facilities, to discover and understand various forms of nuclear matter. (b) Facility construction (1) In general Consistent with the Office of Science’s project management practices, the Director shall continue to support the construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. (2) Repeal Section 981 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16321) is repealed. (c) Isotope development and production for research applications (1) In general The Director shall carry out a program for the production of isotopes that the Director determines are needed for research and applications, including— (A) the development of techniques to produce isotopes; and (B) support for infrastructure required for isotope research and production. (2) Coordination In making the determination described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) ensure that isotope production activities do not compete with private industry unless critical national interests necessitate the Federal Government’s involvement; and (B) consider any relevant recommendations made by Federal advisory committees, the National Academies, and interagency working groups in which the Department participates.