S. 97 — what changed
Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017
From Reported in Senate to Engrossed in Senate. 1 section amended between Reported in Senate and Engrossed in Senate.
Sec. 3 Advanced nuclear energy licensing cost-share grant program
Definitions— In this section:
Commission— The term Commission means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Program— The term program means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b).
Secretary— The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
Establishment— 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.
Requirement— The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program.
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Cost-Share amount— The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program.program in accordance with section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352).
Use of funds— A recipient of a grant under the program may use the grant funds to cover Commission fees, including those fees associated with—
developing a licensing project plan;
obtaining a statement of licensing feasibility;
reviewing topical reports; and
other—
pre-application review activities;
application review activities; and
interactions with the Commission.
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Authorization of appropriations— There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section such sums as are necessary.