Title 42The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§16276 Security of nuclear facilities

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 149— - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IX— - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › Part Part E— - Nuclear Energy › § 16276

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Title 42, §16276

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The Secretary shall conduct a research and development program on cost-effective technologies for increasing—
(1)the safety of nuclear facilities from natural phenomena; and
(2)the security of nuclear facilities from deliberate attacks.

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2018—Pub. L. 115–248 struck out “, acting through the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology,” after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions.

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42 U.S.C. § 16276

Title 42The Public Health and Welfare

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Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73