Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§2296b–1 National Strategic Uranium Reserve
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 23— - DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIX— - REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION › Part Part B— - Uranium Revitalization › § 2296b–1
Summary
Secretary establishes a National Strategic Uranium Reserve of U.S. defense uranium. From October 24, 1992, for 6 years the reserve is limited to military and government research; DOE enrichment tails then-existing are limited to military use.
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Title 42, §2296b–1
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There is hereby established the National Strategic Uranium Reserve under the direction and control of the Secretary. The Reserve shall consist of natural uranium and uranium equivalents contained in stockpiles or inventories currently held by the United States for defense purposes. Effective on October 24, 1992, and for 6 years thereafter, use of the Reserve shall be restricted to military purposes and government research. Use of the Department of Energy’s stockpile of enrichment tails existing on October 24, 1992, shall be restricted to military purposes for 6 years thereafter.
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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.
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42 U.S.C. § 2296b–1
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73