S. 2052 · 111th Congress
Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009
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Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct research to lower the cost of nuclear reactor systems; and (2) develop and publish on the Department of Energy (DOE) website a schedule outlining a five-year strategy to lower such cost effectively, including…
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate without amendment · Sep 27, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct research to lower the cost of nuclear reactor systems; and (2) develop and publish on the Department of Energy (DOE) website a schedule outlining a five-year strategy to lower such cost effectively, including public workshops to provide an opportunity for public comment.
Includes among research subjects: (1) modular and small-scale reactors; (2) balance-of-plant issues; (3) cost-efficient manufacturing and construction; (4) licensing issues; and (5) enhanced proliferation controls.
Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009
Latest action (Sep 27, 2010): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.
Policy area: Energy · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 29, 2009
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.