U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024
§ 2344.
Strengthened international security for nuclear materials and security of nuclear operations
(a)
Report on options for international program to strengthen security
(1)
Not later than 270 days after December 2, 2002, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report on options for an international program to develop strengthened security for nuclear reactors and associated materials outside the United States.
(2)
In evaluating options for purposes of the report, the Secretary shall consult with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency on the feasibility and advisability of actions to reduce the risks associated with terrorist attacks on nuclear reactors outside the United States.
(b)
Joint programs with Russia on proliferation-resistant nuclear energy technologies
(1)
The Secretary shall pursue with the Ministry of Atomic Energy of the Russian Federation joint programs between the United States and the Russian Federation on the development of proliferation-resistant nuclear energy technologies, including advanced fuel cycles.
(2)
Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(2) 1
1
 See References in Text note below.
for the Department of Energy for the National Nuclear Security Administration for defense nuclear nonproliferation, up to $10,000,000 may be available for carrying out the joint programs referred to in paragraph (1).
(c)
Assistance regarding hostile insiders
(Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXI, § 3158, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2741.)
cite as: 50 USC 2344