Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§2296b–3 Responsibility for the Industry

Title 42 › Chapter 23— DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › Subchapter XIX— REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION › Part B— Uranium Revitalization › § 2296b–3

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must keep supporting the U.S. uranium industry and push for use of American uranium. While doing this, the Secretary cannot exercise control over the Corporation. The Secretary must report each year to the proper Congressional committees about actions taken, including efforts to boost exports. The Department, with help from the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative, and other government groups, must encourage exporting domestic uranium. Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary must make recommendations and start government programs to promote those exports.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §2296b–3

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(a)The Secretary shall have a continuing responsibility for the domestic uranium industry to encourage the use of domestic uranium. The Secretary, in fulfilling this responsibility, shall not use any supervisory authority over the Corporation. The Secretary shall report annually to the appropriate committees of Congress on action taken with respect to the domestic uranium industry, including action to promote the export of domestic uranium pursuant to subsection (b).

(b)The Department, with the cooperation of the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative and other governmental organizations, shall encourage the export of domestic uranium. Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall develop recommendations and implement government programs to promote the export of domestic uranium.

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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–3

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

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