§ 16280. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

• (a) In this section:
  • (1) The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  • (2) The term “program” means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b).
  • (3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
• (b) The 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) The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program.
• (d) The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with section 16352 of this title .
• (e) A 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.