Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60
§2296a–2 Authorization of Appropriations
Title 42 › Chapter 23— DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › Subchapter XIX— REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION › Part A— Remedial Action at Active Processing Sites › § 2296a–2
Summary
Allows $715,000,000 for this part, increased each year under section 2296a by an inflation index the Secretary sets, with the money coming from the Fund under section 2297g.
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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 5, 2026
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