§ 16280 — Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-share Grant Program

(a) In this section: (1) The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2) The term “program” means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b). (3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (b) The Secretary shall establish a grant program, to be known as the “Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall make cost-share grants to applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the Commission fees of the applicant for pre-application review activities and application review activities. (c) The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program. (d) The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with section 16352 of this title. (e) A recipient of a grant under the program may use the grant funds to cover Commission fees, including those fees associated with— (1) developing a licensing project plan; (2) obtaining a statement of licensing feasibility; (3) reviewing topical reports; and (4) other— (A) pre-application review activities; (B) application review activities; and (C) interactions with the Commission.