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42 U.S.C. 16276: Security of nuclear facilitiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS
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§16276. Security of nuclear facilities

The Secretary shall conduct a research and development program on cost-effective technologies for increasing⁠—

(1)  the safety of nuclear facilities from natural phenomena; and

(2)  the security of nuclear facilities from deliberate attacks.

( Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 956 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 888 ; Pub. L. 115–248, § 2(f) , Sept. 28, 2018 , 132 Stat. 3157 .)

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2018⁠—Pub. L. 115–248 struck out “, acting through the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology,” after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions.