Sec. 2. Definitions
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In this Act: The term advanced fission reactor means a nuclear fission reactor with significant improvements over the most recent generation of nuclear reactors, which may include inherent safety features, lower waste yields, greater fuel utilization, superior reliability, resistance to proliferation, and increased thermal efficiency. The term Department means the Department of Energy. The term fast neutron means a neutron with kinetic energy above 100 kiloelectron volts. The term National Laboratory has the meaning given that term in paragraph
(3)of section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801(3) ), except that with respect to subparagraphs (G), (H), and
(N)of such paragraph, for purposes of this Act the term includes only the civilian activities thereof. The term neutron flux means the intensity of neutron radiation measured as a rate of flow of neutrons applied over an area. The term neutron source means a research machine that provides neutron irradiation services for research on materials sciences and nuclear physics as well as testing of advanced materials, nuclear fuels, and other related components for reactor systems. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
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