,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #aaaa ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #cj1 #bjbc,mrs4 ,capito 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,mr4 ,barrasso1 ,mr4 ,carper1 ,mr4 ,crapo1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,graham1 ,mr4 ,kelly1 ,mr4 ,risch1 and ,mr4 ,heinrich7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to enhance ,united ,states civil nuclear leadership1 support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies1 strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain1 and improve the regulation of nuclear energy1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,accelerating ,deployment of ,versatile1 ,advanced ,nuclear for ,clean ,energy ,act of #bjbc or the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,american ,nuclear ,leadership,sec4 #aja4 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities4,sec4 #ajb4 ,denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes4,sec4 #ajc4 ,export license requirements4,sec4 #ajd4 ,coordinated international engagement4,,title ,,ii--,developing and deploying new nuclear technologies,sec4 #bja4 ,fees for advanced nuclear reactor application review4,sec4 #bjb4 ,advanced nuclear reactor prizes4,sec4 #bjc4 ,report on unique licensing considerations relating to the use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications4,sec4 #bjd4 ,enabling preparations for the demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors on ,department of ,energy sites4,sec4 #bje4 ,clarification on fusion regulation4,sec4 #bjf4 ,regulatory issues for nuclear facilities at brownfield sites4,sec4 #bjg4 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development4,,title ,,iii--,preserving existing nuclear energy generation,sec4 #cja4 ,investment by allies4,sec4 #cjb4 ,extension of the ,price-,anderson ,act4,,title ,,iv--,nuclear fuel cycle1 supply chain1 infrastructure1 and workforce,sec4 #dja4 ,report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications4,sec4 #djb4 ,nuclear energy traineeship4,sec4 #djc4 ,report on ,commission readiness and capacity to license additional conversion and enrichment capacity to reduce reliance on uranium from ,russia4,sec4 #djd4 ,annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #dje4 ,authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on ,tribal land4,sec4 #djf4 ,development1 qualification1 and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel concepts4,,title ,v--,improving ,commission efficiency,sec4 #eja4 ,commission workforce4,sec4 #ejb4 ,commission corporate support funding4,sec4 #ejc4 ,performance and reporting update4,,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous,sec4 #fja4 ,nuclear closure communities4,sec4 #fjb4 ,technical correction4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,accident tolerant fuel ,the term accident tolerant fuel has the meaning given the term in section #ajg7;a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eegg74 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,advanced nuclear fuel ,the term advanced nuclear fuel means-- 7,a7 advanced nuclear reactor fuel2 and 7,b7 accident tolerant fuel4 7#d7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7#e7 ,advanced nuclear reactor fuel ,the term advanced nuclear reactor fuel has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7#f7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#g7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#i7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 ,i ,american ,nuclear ,leadership #aja4 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities 7a7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 coordinate all work of the ,commission relating to-- 7i7 nuclear reactor import and export licensing2 and 7ii7 international regulatory cooperation and assistance relating to nuclear reactors1 including with countries that are members of the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development2 and 7,b7 support interagency and international coordination with respect to-- 7i7 the consideration of international technical standards to establish the licensing and regulatory basis to assist the design1 construction1 and operation of nuclear systems2 7ii7 efforts to help build competent nuclear regulatory organizations and legal frameworks in countries seeking to develop nuclear power2 and 7iii7 exchange programs and training provided to other countries relating to nuclear regulation and oversight to improve nuclear technology licensing1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,exchange programs and training ,with respect to the exchange programs and training described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii71 the ,commission shall coordinate1 as applicable1 with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 ,national ,laboratories2 7,c7 the private sector2 and 7,d7 institutions of higher education4 7b7 ,authority ,to establish branch ,the ,commission may establish within the ,office of ,international ,programs a branch1 to be known as the ,international ,nuclear ,reactor ,export and ,innovation ,branch1 to carry out such international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities as the ,commission determines to be appropriate and within the mission of the ,commission4 7c7 ,exclusion of international activities from the fee base 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities ,the ,commission shall identify in the annual budget justification international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in section #aja7;a7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,costs for international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in section #aja7;a7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section alters the authority of the ,commission to license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials4 #ajb4 ,denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes 7a7 ,definition of covered fuel ,in this section1 the term covered fuel means enriched uranium that is fabricated into fuel assemblies for nuclear reactors by an entity that-- 7#a7 is owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7#b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,prohibition on unlicensed possession or ownership of covered fuel ,unless specifically authorized by the ,commission in a license issued under section #ec of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgc7 and part #gj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 no person subject to the jurisdiction of the ,commission may possess or own covered fuel4 7c7 ,license ,to possess or own covered fuel 7#a7 ,consultation required prior to issuance ,the ,commission shall not issue a license to possess or own covered fuel under section #ec of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgc7 and part #gj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 unless the ,commission has first consulted with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state before issuing the license4 7#b7 ,prohibition on issuance of license 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 a license to possess or own covered fuel shall not be issued if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state make the determination described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,determination 7i7 ,in general ,the determination referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is a determination that possession or ownership1 as applicable1 of covered fuel poses a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states that adversely impacts the physical and economic security of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,joint determination ,a determination described in clause 7i7 shall be jointly made by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state4 7iii7 ,timeline 7,i7 ,notice of application ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commission receives an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 the ,commission shall notify the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state of the application4 7,,ii7 ,determination ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall have a period of #ahj days1 beginning on the date on which the ,commission notifies the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state under subclause 7,i7 of an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 in which to make the determination described in clause 7i74 7,,iii7 ,commission notification ,on making the determination described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall immediately notify the ,commission4 7,,iv7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state notify the ,commission under subclause 7,,iii71 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of the determination4 7,v7 ,public notice ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,commission notifies ,congress under subclause 7,,iv7 of a determination made under clause 7i71 the ,commission shall make that determination publicly available4 7,c7 ,effect of no determination ,the prohibition described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state do not make the determination described in subparagraph 7,b7 by the date described in clause 7iii77,,ii7 of that subparagraph4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section alters any treaty or international agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajc4 ,export license requirements 7a7 ,definition of low-,enriched uranium ,in this section1 the term low-enriched uranium means uranium enriched to less than #bj percent of the uranium-#bce isotope4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall not issue an export license for the transfer of any item described in subsection 7d7 to a country described in subsection 7c7 unless the ,commission makes a determination that such transfer will not be inimical to the common defense and security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,countries described ,a country referred to in subsection 7b7 is a country that-- 7#a7 has not concluded and ratified an ,additional ,protocol to its safeguards agreement with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 or 7#b7 has not ratified or acceded to the amendment to the ,convention on the ,physical ,protection of ,nuclear ,material1 adopted at ,vienna ,october #bf1 #aigi1 and opened for signature at ,new ,york ,march #c1 #aihj 7,,tias #aajhj71 described in the information circular of the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency numbered ,,infcirc_/#bgd_/,rev4#a_/,mod4#a and dated ,may #i1 #bjaf 7,,tias #af-ejh74 7d7 ,items described ,an item referred to in subsection 7b7 includes-- 7#a7 unirradiated nuclear fuel containing special nuclear material 7as defined in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad771 excluding low-enriched uranium2 7#b7 a nuclear reactor that uses nuclear fuel described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 any plant or component listed in ,appendix ,i to part #aaj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 that is involved in-- 7,a7 the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements2 7,b7 the separation of plutonium2 or 7,c7 the separation of the uranium-#bcc isotope4 7e7 ,notification ,if the ,commission makes a determination under subsection 7b7 that the transfer of any item described in subsection 7d7 to a country described in subsection 7c7 will not be inimical to the common defense and security of the ,united ,states1 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress4 #ajd4 ,coordinated international engagement 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,embarking civil nuclear energy nation 7,a7 ,in general ,the term embarking civil nuclear energy nation means a country that-- 7i7 7,i7 does not have a civil nuclear program2 7,,ii7 is in the process of developing or expanding a civil nuclear program1 including safeguards and a legal and regulatory framework2 or 7,,iii7 is in the process of selecting1 developing1 constructing1 or utilizing an advanced nuclear reactor or advanced civil nuclear technologies2 and 7ii7 is eligible to receive development lending from the ,world ,bank4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term embarking civil nuclear energy nation does not include-- 7i7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the ,russian ,federation2 7iii7 the ,republic of ,belarus2 7iv7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7v7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7vi7 the ,republic of ,cuba2 7vii7 the ,bolivarian ,republic of ,venezuela2 7viii7 the ,syrian ,arab ,republic2 or 7ix7 any other country-- 7,i7 the property or interests in property of the government of which are blocked pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7,,ii7 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism for purposes of-- 7aa7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7bb7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 7cc7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 or 7dd7 any other relevant provision of law4 7#b7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting-- 7,a7 in consultation with each other2 and 7,b7 in coordination with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7ii7 the ,commission2 7iii7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 7iv7 the ,president of the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states2 and 7v7 officials of other ,federal agencies1 as the ,secretary of ,commerce determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,international civil nuclear modernization initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall establish and carry out1 in accordance with applicable nuclear technology export laws 7including regulations71 an international initiative to modernize civil nuclear outreach to embarking civil nuclear energy nations4 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the initiative described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall-- 7i7 expand outreach by the executive branch to the private investment community to create public-private financing relationships to assist in the export of civil nuclear technology to embarking civil nuclear energy nations2 7ii7 seek to coordinate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the work carried out by each of-- 7,i7 the ,commission2 7,,ii7 the ,department of ,energy2 7,,iii7 the ,department of ,state2 7,,iv7 the ,nuclear ,energy ,agency2 7,v7 the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 and 7,,vi7 other agencies1 as the ,secretary of ,commerce determines to be appropriate2 and 7iii7 improve the regulatory framework to allow for the efficient and expeditious exporting and importing of items under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,commerce2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7i7 assist nongovernmental organizations and appropriate offices1 administrations1 agencies1 laboratories1 and programs of the ,federal ,government in providing education and training to foreign governments in nuclear safety1 security1 and safeguards-- 7,i7 through engagement with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 or 7,,ii7 independently1 if the applicable nongovernmental organization1 office1 administration1 agency1 laboratory1 or program determines that it would be more advantageous under the circumstances to provide the applicable education and training independently2 and 7ii7 assist the efforts of the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency to expand the support provided by the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency to embarking civil nuclear energy nations for nuclear safety1 security1 and safeguards4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to ,congress a report describing the activities carried out under this section4 ,,ii ,developing and deploying new nuclear technologies #bja4 ,fees for advanced nuclear reactor application review 7a7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aa71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 and 7#bj71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,advanced nuclear reactor applicant ,the term advanced nuclear reactor applicant means an entity that has submitted to the ,commission an application to receive a license for an advanced nuclear reactor under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#d7 ,agency support ,the term agency support means the resources of the ,commission that are located in executive1 administrative1 and other support offices of the ,commission1 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbb ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#aj7 ,hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program ,the term hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program means the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,a7 the full-time equivalent rate 7within the meaning of the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbb ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document77 for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program 7as determined by the ,commission7 for a fiscal year2 by 7,b7 the productive hours assumption for that fiscal year1 determined in accordance with the formula established in the document referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 7or a successor document74 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ab7 ,mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program ,the term mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program means the resources of the ,commission that are allocated to the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program 7as determined by the ,commission7 to perform core work activities committed to fulfilling the mission of the ,commission to protect public health and safety1 promote the common defense and security1 and protect the environment1 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbb ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 7#ac7 ,mission-indirect program support ,the term mission-indirect program support means the resources of the ,commission that support the core mission-direct activities for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program of the ,commission 7as determined by the ,commission71 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbb ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 4 7b7 ,excluded activities ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 7as amended by section #aja7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 may not be included in the hourly rate charged for fees assessed to advanced nuclear reactor applicants4 4 7c7 ,fees for service or thing of value ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,fees for service or thing of value 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #igja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission shall assess and collect fees from any person who receives a service or thing of value from the ,commission to cover the costs to the ,commission of providing the service or thing of value4 7,b7 ,advanced nuclear reactor applicants ,the hourly rate charged for fees assessed to advanced nuclear reactor applicants under this paragraph relating to the review of a submitted application described in section #c7a7 shall not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #bjb4 ,advanced nuclear reactor prizes ,section #ajc of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eega7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,prizes for advanced nuclear reactor licensing 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a non-,federal entity2 and 7,b7 the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority4 7#b7 ,prize for advanced nuclear reactor licensing 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afi of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbji7 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary is authorized to make1 with respect to each award category described in subparagraph 7,c71 an award in an amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 to the first eligible entity-- 7i7 to which the ,commission issues an operating license for an advanced nuclear reactor under part #ej of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for which an application has not been approved by the ,commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 or 7ii7 for which the ,commission makes a finding described in section #eb4ajc7;g7 of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 with respect to a combined license for an advanced nuclear reactor-- 7,i7 that is issued under subpart ,c of part #eb of that title 7or successor regulations72 and 7,,ii7 for which an application has not been approved by the ,commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection4 7,b7 ,amount of award ,an award under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an amount equal to the total amount assessed by the ,commission and collected under section #ajb7;b77#b7 from the eligible entity receiving the award for costs relating to the issuance of the license described in that subparagraph1 including1 as applicable1 costs relating to the issuance of an associated construction permit described in section #ej4bc of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 or early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of that title 7or successor regulations774 7,c7 ,award categories ,an award under subparagraph 7,a7 may be made for-- 7i7 the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the ,commission-- 7,i7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,,ii7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7ii7 an advanced nuclear reactor that-- 7,i7 uses isotopes derived from spent nuclear fuel 7as defined in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja77 or depleted uranium as fuel for the advanced nuclear reactor2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7iii7 an advanced nuclear reactor that-- 7,i7 is a nuclear integrated energy system-- 7aa7 that is composed of #b or more co-located or jointly operated subsystems of energy generation1 energy storage1 or other technologies2 7bb7 in which not fewer than #a subsystem described in item 7aa7 is a nuclear energy system2 and 7cc7 the purpose of which is-- 7,,aa7 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both the power and nonpower sectors2 and 7,,bb7 to maximize energy production and efficiency2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7iv7 an advanced reactor that-- 7,i7 operates flexibly to generate electricity or high temperature process heat for nonelectric applications2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 and 7v7 the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the ,commission grants approval to load nuclear fuel pursuant to the technology-inclusive regulatory framework established under subsection 7a77#d74 7#c7 ,federal funding limitation ,an award under this subsection shall not exceed the total amount expended 7excluding any expenditures made with ,federal funds received for the applicable project and an amount equal to the minimum cost-share required under section #ihh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb77 by the eligible entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made4 4 #bjc4 ,report on unique licensing considerations relating to the use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report 7referred to in this section as the report7 addressing any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to-- 7#a7 the flexible operation of nuclear reactors1 such as ramping power output and switching between electricity generation and nonelectric applications2 7#b7 the use of advanced nuclear reactors exclusively for nonelectric applications2 and 7#c7 the colocation of nuclear reactors with industrial plants or other facilities4 7b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report1 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7#b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7#c7 technology developers2 7#d7 the industrial1 chemical1 and medical sectors2 7#e7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#f7 other public stakeholders4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,in general ,the report shall describe-- 7,a7 any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the matters described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 including1 with respect to the nonelectric applications referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of that subsection1 any licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of nuclear energy in-- 7i7 hydrogen or other liquid and gaseous fuel or chemical production2 7ii7 water desalination and wastewater treatment2 7iii7 heat for industrial processes2 7iv7 district heating2 7v7 energy storage2 7vi7 industrial or medical isotope production2 and 7vii7 other applications1 as identified by the ,commission2 7,b7 options for addressing those issues or requirements-- 7i7 within the existing regulatory framework of the ,commission2 7ii7 as part of the technology-inclusive regulatory framework required under subsection 7a77#d7 of section #ajc of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 or described in the report required under subsection 7e7 of that section 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eege72 or 7iii7 through a new rulemaking2 and 7,c7 the extent to which ,commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report4 7#b7 ,cost estimates1 budgets1 and timeframes ,the report shall include cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance in the licensing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications4 #bjd4 ,enabling preparations for the demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors on ,department of ,energy sites 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 7as amended by section #bja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,costs for-- 7,i7 activities to review and approve or disapprove an application for an early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a ,department of ,energy site2 and 7,,ii7 pre-application activities relating to an early site permit 7as so defined7 to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a ,department of ,energy site4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #bje4 ,clarification on fusion regulation ,section #ajc7;a77#d7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,not later and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,not later 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exclusion of fusion reactors ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term advanced reactor applicant does not include an applicant seeking a license for a fusion reactor4 4 #bjf4 ,regulatory issues for nuclear facilities at brownfield sites 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,brownfield site ,the term brownfield site has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7#b7 ,production facility ,the term production facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7#c7 ,retired fossil fuel site ,the term retired fossil fuel site means the site of #a or more fossil fuel electric generation facilities that are retired or scheduled to retire1 including multi-unit facilities that are partially shut down4 7#d7 ,utilization facility ,the term utilization facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7b7 ,identification of regulatory issues 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall evaluate the extent to which modification of regulations1 guidance1 or policy is needed to enable timely licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consider how licensing reviews for production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites may be expedited by considering matters relating to siting and operating a production facility or a utilization facility at or near a retired fossil fuel site to support the reuse of existing site infrastructure1 including-- 7,a7 electric switchyard components and transmission infrastructure2 7,b7 heat-sink components2 7,c7 steam cycle components2 7,d7 roads2 7,e7 railroad access2 and 7,f7 water availability4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing any regulations1 guidance1 and policies identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,licensing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 develop and implement strategies to enable timely licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites1 including retired fossil fuel sites2 or 7,b7 initiate a rulemaking to enable timely licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 of production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites1 including retired fossil fuel sites4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 consistent with the role of the ,commission in protecting public health and safety and the common defense and security1 the ,commission shall consider matters relating to-- 7,a7 the use of existing site infrastructure2 7,b7 existing emergency preparedness organizations and planning2 7,c7 the availability of historical site-specific environmental data2 7,d7 previously approved environmental reviews required by the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,e7 activities associated with the potential decommissioning of facilities or decontamination and remediation at brownfield sites2 and 7,f7 community engagement and historical experience with energy production4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the actions taken by the ,commission under subsection 7c74 #bjg4 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ade of subtitle ,,iv of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adeab4 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,brownfield site ,the term brownfield site has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7#b7 ,production facility ,the term production facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7#c7 ,retired ,fossil ,fuel ,site ,the term retired fossil fuel site means the site of #a or more fossil fuel electric generation facilities that are retired or scheduled to retire1 including multi-unit facilities that are partially shut down4 7#d7 ,utilization facility ,the term utilization facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7b7 ,authority ,the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission may provide technical assistance to1 make grants to1 enter into contracts with1 or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the ,appalachian region for projects and activities-- 7#a7 to conduct research and analysis regarding the economic impact of siting1 constructing1 and operating a production facility or a utilization facility at a brownfield site1 including a retired fossil fuel site2 7#b7 to assist with workforce training or retraining to perform activities relating to the siting and operation of a production facility or a utilization facility at a brownfield site1 including a retired fossil fuel site2 and 7#c7 to engage with the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 the ,department of ,energy1 and other ,federal agencies with expertise in civil nuclear energy4 7c7 ,limitation on available amounts ,of the cost of any project or activity eligible for a grant under this section-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 not more than #ej percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section2 7#b7 in the case of a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section #adebf1 not more than #hj percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section2 and 7#c7 in the case of a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk county designation is in effect under section #adebf1 not more than #gj percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section4 7d7 ,sources of assistance ,subject to subsection 7c71 a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section1 in combination with amounts made available-- 7#a7 under any other ,federal program2 or 7#b7 from any other source4 7e7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the ,federal share under any other ,federal program1 amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that ,federal share1 as the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission determines to be appropriate4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adgjc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7a71 #e1jjj1jjj may be used to carry out section #adeab for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #ade of subtitle ,,iv of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #adeaa and inserting the following3 #adeaa4 ,appalachian regional energy hub initiative4#adeab4 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development4 4 ,,iii ,preserving existing nuclear energy generation #cja4 ,investment by allies 7a7 ,in general ,the prohibitions against issuing certain licenses for utilization facilities to certain corporations and other entities described in the second sentence of section #ajc d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc7;d77 and the second sentence of section #ajd d4 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7;d77 shall not apply to an entity described in subsection 7b7 if the ,commission determines that issuance of the applicable license to that entity is not inimical to-- 7#a7 the common defense and security2 or 7#b7 the health and safety of the public4 7b7 ,entities described ,an entity referred to in subsection 7a7 is a corporation or other entity that is owned1 controlled1 or dominated by-- 7#a7 the government of-- 7,a7 a country that is a member of the ,group of ,seven as of ,november #be1 #bjbj1 which includes the ,united ,kingdom1 ,germany1 ,canada1 ,japan1 ,france1 and ,italy2 or 7,b7 the ,republic of ,korea2 7#b7 a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 an alien who is a national of a country described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajc d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc7;d77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking any any and inserting any4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section affects the requirements of section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe74 #cjb4 ,extension of the ,price-,anderson ,act 7a7 ,extension ,section #agj of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe each place it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjde4 7b7 ,report ,section #agj p4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7p77 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjda4 ,,iv ,nuclear fuel cycle1 supply chain1 infrastructure1 and workforce #dja4 ,report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report 7referred to in this section as the report7 on manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications4 7b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report1 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7#b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7#c7 ,national ,laboratories2 7#d7 institutions of higher education2 7#e7 nuclear and manufacturing technology developers2 7#f7 the manufacturing and construction industries1 including manufacturing and construction companies with operating facilities in the ,united ,states2 7#g7 standards development organizations2 7#h7 labor unions2 7#i7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#aj7 other public stakeholders4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,in general ,the report shall-- 7,a7 examine any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of innovative-- 7i7 advanced manufacturing processes2 7ii7 advanced construction techniques2 and 7iii7 rapid improvement or iterative innovation processes2 7,b7 examine-- 7i7 the requirements for nuclear-grade components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications2 7ii7 opportunities to use standard materials1 parts1 or components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications2 7iii7 opportunities to use standard materials that are in compliance with existing codes to provide acceptable approaches to support or encapsulate new materials that do not yet have applicable codes2 and 7iv7 requirements relating to the transport of a fueled advanced nuclear reactor core from a manufacturing licensee to a licensee that holds a license to construct and operate a facility at a particular site2 7,c7 identify any safety aspects of innovative advanced manufacturing processes and advanced construction techniques that are not addressed by existing codes and standards1 so that generic guidance may be updated or created1 as necessary2 7,d7 identify options for addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7-- 7i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 or 7ii7 through a new rulemaking2 7,e7 identify how addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 will impact opportunities for domestic nuclear manufacturing and construction developers2 and 7,f7 describe the extent to which ,commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report4 7#b7 ,cost estimates1 budgets1 and timeframes ,the report shall include cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance for manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications4 #djb4 ,nuclear energy traineeship ,section #cac of division ,c of the ,omnibus ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,nuclear ,regulatory2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and subsection 7c7 after paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#d7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,nuclear ,regulatory2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,nuclear energy traineeship subprogram 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish1 as a subprogram of the ,program1 a nuclear energy traineeship subprogram under which the ,commission1 in coordination with institutions of higher education and trade schools1 shall competitively award traineeships that provide focused training to meet critical mission needs of the ,commission and nuclear workforce needs1 including needs relating to-- 7,a7 nuclear criticality safety2 and 7,b7 the nuclear tradecraft workforce4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the nuclear energy traineeship subprogram described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy to prioritize the funding of traineeships that focus on-- 7i7 nuclear workforce needs2 and 7ii7 critical mission needs of the ,commission2 7,b7 encourage appropriate partnerships among-- 7i7 ,national ,laboratories2 7ii7 institutions of higher education2 7iii7 trade schools2 7iv7 the nuclear energy industry2 and 7v7 other entities1 as the ,commission determines to be appropriate2 and 7,c7 on an annual basis1 evaluate nuclear workforce needs for the purpose of implementing traineeships in focused topical areas that-- 7i7 address the workforce needs of the nuclear energy community2 and 7ii7 support critical mission needs of the ,commission4 4 #djc4 ,report on ,commission readiness and capacity to license additional conversion and enrichment capacity to reduce reliance on uranium from ,russia ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the readiness and capacity of the ,commission to license additional conversion and enrichment capacity at existing and new fuel cycle facilities to reduce reliance on nuclear fuel that is recovered1 converted1 enriched1 or fabricated by an entity that-- 7#a7 is owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,russian ,federation4 #djd4 ,annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high-level radioactive waste ,the term high-level radioactive waste has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7#b7 ,spent nuclear fuel ,the term spent nuclear fuel has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7#c7 ,standard contract ,the term standard contract has the meaning given the term contract in section #ifa4c of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the annual and cumulative amount of payments made by the ,united ,states to the holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq47 resulting in financial damages to the holder2 7#b7 the cumulative amount spent by the ,department of ,energy since fiscal year #bjjh to reduce future payments projected to be made by the ,united ,states to any holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq472 7#c7 the cumulative amount spent by the ,department of ,energy to store1 manage1 and dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the ,united ,states as of the date of the report2 7#d7 the projected lifecycle costs to store1 manage1 transport1 and dispose of the projected inventory of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the ,united ,states1 including spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste expected to be generated from existing reactors through #bjej2 7#e7 any mechanisms for better accounting of liabilities for the lifecycle costs of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 any recommendations for improving the methods used by the ,department of ,energy for the accounting of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste costs and liabilities4 #dje4 ,authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on ,tribal land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible non-,,npl site ,the term eligible non-,,npl site means a site-- 7,a7 that is not on the ,national ,priorities ,list2 but 7,b7 with respect to which the ,administrator determines that-- 7i7 the site would be eligible for listing on the ,national ,priorities ,list based on the presence of hazards from contamination at the site1 applying the hazard ranking system described in section #aje7;c7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;c772 and 7ii7 for removal site evaluations1 engineering evaluations_/cost analyses1 remedial planning activities1 remedial investigations and feasibility studies1 and other actions taken pursuant to section #ajd7;b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd71 the site-- 7,i7 has undergone a pre-,,cercla screening2 and 7,,ii7 is included in the ,superfund ,enterprise ,management ,system4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7#c7 ,national ,priorities ,list ,the term ,national ,priorities ,list means the ,national ,priorities ,list developed by the ,president in accordance with section #aje7;a77#h77;,b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;a77#h77;,b774 7#d7 ,remedial action2 removal2 response ,the terms remedial action1 removal1 and response have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7#e7 ,tribal land ,the term ,tribal land has the meaning given the term ,indian country in section #aaea of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #ig1jjj1jjj to the ,administrator to carry out this section 7except for subsection 7d772 and 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj to the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry to carry out subsection 7d74 7c7 ,uses of amounts ,amounts appropriated under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be used by the ,administrator-- 7#a7 to carry out removal actions on abandoned mine land located on ,tribal land2 7#b7 to carry out response actions1 including removal and remedial planning activities1 removal and remedial studies1 remedial actions1 and other actions taken pursuant to section #ajd7;b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;b77 on abandoned mine land located on ,tribal land at-- 7,a7 eligible non-,,npl sites2 and 7,b7 sites listed on the ,national ,priorities ,list2 and 7#c7 to make grants under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,health assessments ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry1 in coordination with ,tribal health authorities1 shall perform #a or more health assessments at each eligible non-,,npl site that is located on ,tribal land1 in accordance with section #ajd7;i77#f7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;i77#f774 7e7 ,tribal grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may use amounts appropriated under subsection 7b77#a7 to make grants to eligible entities described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,eligible entities described ,an eligible entity referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 the governing body of an ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,b7 a legally established organization of ,indians that-- 7i7 is controlled1 sanctioned1 or chartered by the governing bodies of #b or more ,indian ,tribes to be served1 or that is democratically elected by the adult members of the ,indian community to be served1 by that organization2 and 7ii7 includes the maximum participation of ,indians in all phases of the activities of that organization4 7#c7 ,use of grant funds ,a grant under this subsection shall be used-- 7,a7 in accordance with the second sentence of section #aag7;e77#a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifag7;e77#a772 7,b7 for obtaining technical assistance in carrying out response actions under subparagraph 7,c72 or 7,c7 for carrying out response actions1 if the ,administrator determines that the ,indian ,tribe has the capability to carry out any or all of those response actions in accordance with the criteria and priorities established pursuant to section #aje7;a77#h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;a77#h774 7#d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#e7 ,limitations ,a grant under this subsection shall be governed by the rules1 procedures1 and limitations described in section #aag7;e77#b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifag7;e77#b771 except that-- 7,a7 ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall be substituted for ,president each place it appears in that section2 and 7,b7 in the first sentence of that section1 under section #dje of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc shall be substituted for under this subsection4 7f7 ,statute of limitations ,if a remedial action described in subsection 7c77#b7 is scheduled at an eligible non-,,npl site1 no action may be commenced for damages 7as defined in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja77 with respect to that eligible non-,,npl site unless the action is commenced within the timeframe provided for such actions with respect to facilities on the ,national ,priorities ,list in the first sentence of the matter following subparagraph 7,b7 of section #aac7;g77#a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;g77#a774 7g7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,indian ,tribe on whose land the applicable site is located in-- 7#a7 selecting and prioritizing sites for response actions under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 carrying out those response actions4 #djf4 ,development1 qualification1 and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel concepts 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,commission shall establish an initiative to enhance preparedness and coordination with respect to the qualification and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel4 7b7 ,agency ,coordination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission and the ,secretary of ,energy shall enter into a memorandum of understanding-- 7#a7 to share technical expertise and knowledge through-- 7,a7 enabling the testing and demonstration of accident tolerant fuels for existing commercial nuclear reactors and advanced nuclear reactor fuel concepts to be proposed and funded1 in whole or in part1 by the private sector2 7,b7 operating a database to store and share data and knowledge relevant to nuclear science and engineering between ,federal agencies and the private sector2 7,c7 leveraging expertise with respect to safety analysis and research relating to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7,d7 enabling technical staff to actively observe and learn about technologies1 with an emphasis on identification of additional information needed with respect to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7#b7 to ensure that-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,energy has sufficient technical expertise to support the timely research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of advanced nuclear fuel2 7,b7 the ,commission has sufficient technical expertise to support the evaluation of applications for licenses1 permits1 and design certifications and other requests for regulatory approval for advanced nuclear fuel2 7,c7 7i7 the ,department of ,energy maintains and develops the facilities necessary to enable the timely research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application by the civilian nuclear industry of advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7ii7 the ,commission has access to the facilities described in clause 7i71 as needed2 and 7,d7 the ,commission consults1 as appropriate1 with the modeling and simulation experts at the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy of the ,department of ,energy1 at the ,national ,laboratories1 and within industry fuel vendor teams in cooperative agreements with the ,department of ,energy to leverage physics-based computer modeling and simulation capabilities4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the efforts of the ,commission under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the preparedness of the ,commission to review and qualify for use-- 7i7 accident tolerant fuel2 7ii7 ceramic cladding materials2 7iii7 fuels containing silicon carbide2 7iv7 high-assay1 low-enriched uranium fuels2 7v7 molten-salt based liquid fuels2 7vi7 fuels derived from spent nuclear fuel or depleted uranium2 and 7vii7 other related fuel concepts1 as determined by the ,commission2 7,b7 activities planned or undertaken under the memorandum of understanding described in subsection 7b72 7,c7 an accounting of the areas of research needed with respect to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7,d7 any other challenges or considerations identified by the ,commission4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 ,national ,laboratories2 7,c7 the nuclear energy industry2 7,d7 technology developers2 7,e7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,f7 other public stakeholders4 ,v ,improving ,commission efficiency #eja4 ,commission workforce 7a7 ,definition of ,chairman ,in this section1 the term ,chairman means the ,chairman of the ,commission4 7b7 ,appointment authority 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afa d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7;d771 any provision of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj 7#id ,stat4 #cehe2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 app47 governing appointments1 and any provision of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments and ,general ,schedule classification and pay rates1 the ,chairman may appoint persons to the positions described in paragraph 7#b71 subject to the limitation described in paragraph 7#c71 without regard to the civil service laws4 7#b7 ,positions described ,the positions referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 positions with highly specialized scientific1 engineering1 and technical competencies to address a critical need for the ,commission1 including-- 7i7 health physicist2 7ii7 reactor operations engineer2 7iii7 human factors analyst or engineer2 7iv7 risk and reliability analyst or engineer2 7v7 licensing project manager2 7vi7 reactor engineer for severe accidents2 7vii7 geotechnical engineer2 7viii7 structural engineer2 7ix7 reactor systems engineer2 7x7 reactor engineer2 7xi7 radiation scientist2 and 7xii7 electronics engineer2 or 7,b7 positions to be filled by exceptionally well-qualified individuals that the ,commission determines are necessary to fulfill the mission of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,chairman may appoint persons to not more than-- 7,a7 #ij positions described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 #ij positions described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,hiring bonus ,the ,commission may pay any employee appointed under paragraph 7#a7 a #a-time hiring bonus in an amount not to exceed the least of-- 7,a7 #be1jjj2 7,b7 the amount equal to #ae percent of the annual rate of basic pay of the employee2 and 7,c7 the amount of the limitation that is applicable for a calendar year under section #ecjg7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,application of merit system principles ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,chairman shall appoint persons under paragraph 7#a7 to the positions described in paragraph 7#b7 in accordance with the merit system principles set forth in section #bcja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,compensation authority 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afa d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7;d77 and chapter #ea1 and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chairman may fix the rate of basic pay for the positions of individuals described in paragraph 7#b71 subject to the limitation described in paragraph 7#c71 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,individuals described ,the individuals referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 individuals with highly specialized scientific1 engineering1 and technical competencies to address a critical need for the ,commission1 including individuals with expertise in-- 7i7 health physics2 7ii7 reactor operations engineering2 7iii7 human factors analysis or engineering2 7iv7 risk and reliability analysis or engineering2 7v7 licensing project management2 7vi7 reactor engineering for severe accidents2 7vii7 geotechnical engineering2 7viii7 structural engineering2 7ix7 reactor systems engineering2 7x7 reactor engineering2 7xi7 radiation science2 and 7xii7 electronics engineering2 or 7,b7 exceptionally well-qualified individuals that the ,commission determines are necessary to fulfill the mission of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the annual rate of basic pay for an individual described in paragraph 7#b7 may not exceed the per annum rate of salary payable for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 without regard to the civil service laws4 7,b7 ,certain positions ,the ,chairman may set the annual rate of basic pay for an individual described in paragraph 7#b7 for not more than-- 7i7 #ij persons appointed to positions described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 #ij persons appointed to positions described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7d7 ,no delegation ,the ,chairman may not delegate the authority provided by subsection 7b7 or 7c74 7e7 ,annual solicitation for ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network applications ,the ,chairman1 on an annual basis1 shall solicit applications for the ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network4 7f7 ,report ,the ,chairman shall include in the annual budget justification of the ,commission information that describes-- 7#a7 the total number of and the positions of the persons appointed under the authority provided by subsection 7b72 7#b7 the total number of and the positions of the persons paid at the rate determined under the authority provided by subsection 7c72 7#c7 how the authority provided by subsections 7b7 and 7c7 is being used1 and has been used during the previous fiscal year1 to address the hiring and retention needs of the ,commission with respect to the positions described in those subsections to which that authority is applicable2 and 7#d7 if the authority provided by subsections 7b7 and 7c7 is not being used1 or has not been used1 the reasons1 including a justification1 for not using that authority4 #ejb4 ,commission corporate support funding 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and make publicly available a report that describes-- 7#a7 the progress on the implementation of section #ajb7;a77#c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#c772 and 7#b7 whether the ,commission is meeting and is expected to meet the total budget authority caps required for corporate support under that section4 7b7 ,limitation on corporate support costs ,section #ajb7;a77#c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#c77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 #cj percent for fiscal year #bjbd and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 7c7 ,corporate support costs clarification ,paragraph 7#i7 of section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 7as redesignated by section #bja7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term corporate support costs does not include-- 7i7 costs for rent and utilities relating to any and all space in the ,three ,white ,flint ,north building that is not occupied by the ,commission2 or 7ii7 costs for salaries1 travel1 and other support for the ,office of the ,commission4 4 #ejc4 ,performance and reporting update ,section #ajb7;c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #ahj and inserting #ij2 and 7,b7 by striking #ahj and inserting #ij2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,periodic updates to metrics and schedules 7,a7 ,review and assessment ,not less frequently than once every #c years1 the ,commission shall review and assess1 based on the licensing and regulatory activities of the ,commission1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules established under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,revisions ,after each review and assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall revise and improve1 as appropriate1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules described in that subparagraph to provide the most efficient metrics and schedules reasonably achievable4 4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,nuclear closure communities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community advisory board ,the term community advisory board means a community committee or other advisory organization that aims to foster communication and information exchange between a licensee planning for and involved in decommissioning activities and members of the community that decommissioning activities may affect4 7#b7 ,decommission ,the term decommission has the meaning given the term in section #ej4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#c7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb74 7#d7 ,licensee ,the term licensee has the meaning given the term in section #ej4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#e7 ,nuclear closure community ,the term nuclear closure community means a unit of local government1 including a county1 city1 town1 village1 school district1 or special district1 that has been impacted1 or reasonably demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that it will be impacted1 by a nuclear power plant licensed by the ,commission that-- 7,a7 is not co-located with an operating nuclear power plant2 7,b7 is at a site with spent nuclear fuel2 and 7,c7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 has ceased operations2 or 7ii7 has provided a written notification to the ,commission that it will cease operations4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to provide grants to eligible recipients-- 7#a7 to assist with economic development in nuclear closure communities2 and 7#b7 to fund community advisory boards in nuclear closure communities4 7c7 ,requirement ,in carrying out this section1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall implement the recommendations described in the report submitted to ,congress under section #ajh of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eegg7 entitled ,best ,practices for ,establishment and ,operation of ,local ,community ,advisory ,boards ,associated with ,decommissioning ,activities at ,nuclear ,power ,plants4 7d7 ,distribution of funds ,the ,secretary shall establish a formula to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 geographic diversity among grant recipients under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to carry out subsection 7b77#a71 #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 and 7,b7 to carry out subsection 7b77#b71 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe4 7#b7 ,availability ,amounts made available under this section shall remain available for a period of #e years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available4 7#c7 ,no offset ,none of the funds made available under this section may be used to offset the funding for any other ,federal program4 #fjb4 ,technical correction ,section #ajd c4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the third sentence and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,limitation on utilization facilities ,the ,commission may issue a license under this section for a utilization facility useful in the conduct of research and development activities of the types specified in section #ca if-- 7,a7 not more than #ge percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale1 other than for research and development or education and training1 of-- 7i7 nonenergy services2 7ii7 energy2 or 7iii7 a combination of nonenergy services and energy2 and 7,b7 not more than #ej percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale of energy4 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,commission and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,regulation ,the ,commission 2 and 7#c7 by striking c4 ,the ,commission and inserting the following3 c4 ,research and development activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,commission 4