Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102

§2296b–1 National Strategic Uranium Reserve

Title 42 › CHAPTER 23 — DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › SUBCHAPTER XIX — REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION › Part B — Uranium Revitalization › § 2296b–1

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must set up and run a National Strategic Uranium Reserve made from natural uranium and uranium equivalents already held by the United States for defense. Starting October 24, 1992, and for 6 years after, use of the Reserve must be limited to military purposes and government research. The Department of Energy’s enrichment-tails stockpile that existed on October 24, 1992 must be limited to military purposes for 6 years.

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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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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.

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42 U.S.C. § 2296b–1

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102