Us Code § 16279b - International nuclear energy cooperation
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§ 16279b. International nuclear energy cooperation
The Secretary shall carry out a program—
(1) to collaborate in international efforts with respect to research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of nuclear technology that supports diplomatic, financing, nonproliferation, climate, and international economic objectives for the safe, secure, and peaceful use of such technology; and
(2) to develop collaboration initiatives with respect to such efforts with a variety of countries through—
(A) preparations for research and development agreements;
(B) the development of coordinated action plans; and
(C) new or existing multilateral cooperation commitments including—
(i) the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation;
(ii) the Generation IV International Forum;
(iii) the International Atomic Energy Agency;
(iv) the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Nuclear Energy Agency; and
(v) any other international collaborative effort with respect to advanced nuclear reactor operations and safety.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §959B, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, §2003(h)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2470.)
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