§2296a–2. Authorization of appropriations
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Latest Jul 12, 2026 NOW As last amended Aug 21, 2002 — Pub. L. 107–22242 U.S.C. § 2296a–2
In general— There is authorized to be appropriated $715,000,000 to carry out this part. The aggregate amount authorized in the preceding sentence shall be increased annually as provided in section 2296a of this title, based upon an inflation index to be determined by the Secretary.
Source— Funds described in subsection (a) shall be provided from the Fund established under section 2297g of this title.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1003, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2947; Pub. L. 104–259, § 3(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3174; Pub. L. 105–388, § 11(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3485; Pub. L. 107–222, § 1(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1336.)
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Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.
Amendments
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–222 substituted “$715,000,000” for “$490,000,000”.
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–388 substituted “$490,000,000” for “$415,000,000”.
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–259 substituted “$415,000,000” for “$310,000,000”.