Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§16276 Security of Nuclear Facilities
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Secretary must research affordable technologies to protect nuclear sites from natural events and attacks.
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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 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102