42 U.S.C. § 2296b-1

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 2296b-1 - National Strategic Uranium Reserve

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.

42 U.S.C. § 2296b-1

Pub. L. 102-486, title X, §10121012,, 106 Stat. 2948.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection 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.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1See References in Text note below.