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Code · BILL · 114th Congress · H.R. 4979 (Reported in House) — To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and com... · Sec. 3

Sec. 3. Definitions

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In this Act: The term advanced reactor means a nuclear reactor with significant design improvements over the most recent generation of nuclear reactors. Such improvements 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 licensing means NRC activities related to reviewing applications for licenses, permits, and design certifications, and requests for any other regulatory approval for nuclear reactors within the responsibilities of the NRC under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
The term National Laboratory has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). The term NRC means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
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