§13494 Prototype Demonstration of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

Summary

Within 3 years after October 24, 1992, the Secretary must ask for proposals to do preliminary engineering for up to two DOE-developed prototype advanced nuclear reactors, not including advanced light water reactors. Proposals must be for modular designs that are big enough to help certify a standard design. By September 30, 1998, the Secretary must report to Congress on whether to build one or more prototype reactors. The report must name preferred technology(ies), give construction and operation milestones, estimate funding, and say what non‑Federal money is expected. The program should use private funding as much as possible, with at least 50% non‑Federal funding, and projects with more private cost‑sharing are favored. Selected technologies should, as much as possible, have the features listed in section 13493(a).