Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§2296a–2 Authorization of appropriations
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 23— - DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIX— - REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION › Part Part A— - Remedial Action at Active Processing Sites › § 2296a–2
Summary
Up to $715,000,000 may be made available to carry out this part. That total must be increased each year under section 2296a using an inflation index set by the Secretary. The money must come from the Fund set up under section 2297g.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §2296a–2
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(a)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.
(b)Funds described in subsection (a) shall be provided from the Fund established under section 2297g of this title.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
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”.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 2296a–2
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73