In this section:
The term "advanced nuclear reactor" has the meaning given the term in section 16271(b) of this title.
The term "eligible entity" means each of-
The term "program" means the program established under subsection (b)(1).
The Secretary shall establish a program to provide Federal financial assistance to eligible entities to support the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall carry out the program using a competitive, merit-based review process that is consistent with section 16353 of this title.
An eligible entity desiring Federal financial assistance under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
In selecting eligible entities to receive Federal financial assistance under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-
Section 16352 of this title shall apply to Federal financial assistance provided under the program.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program-
42 U.S.C. § 19351
EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2023-Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118-31 substituted "demonstration, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure" for "and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors".
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- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1 See References in Text note below.
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- The terms "federally assisted housing" and "project" mean-(A) a public housing project (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)] );(B) housing for which project-based assistance is provided under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437f] ;(C) housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12;(D) housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12, as such section existed before November 28, 1990;(E) housing financed by a loan or mortgage insured under section 1715l(d)(3) of title 12 that bears interest at a rate determined under the proviso of section 1715l(d)(5) of title 12;(F) housing insured, assisted, or held by the Secretary or a State or State agency under section 1715z-1 of title 12;(G) housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section 8(b)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437f(b)(2)], as in effect before October 1, 1983, that is assisted under a contract for assistance under such section; and(H) housing that is assisted under section 8013 1 of this title.