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42 U.S.C. 2296b–5: Uranium inventory studyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY

§2296b–5. Uranium inventory study

Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a study and report that includes⁠—

(1)  a comprehensive inventory of all Government owned uranium or uranium equivalents, including natural uranium, depleted tailings, low-enriched uranium, and highly enriched uranium available for conversion to commercial use;

(2)  a plan for the conversion of inventories of foreign and domestic highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium for commercial use;

(3)  an estimation of the potential need of the United States for inventories of highly enriched uranium;

(4)  an analysis and summary of technological requirements and costs associated with converting highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium, including the construction of facilities if necessary;

(5)  an estimation of potential net proceeds from the conversion and sale of highly enriched uranium;

(6)  recommendations for implementing a plan to convert highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium; and

(7)  recommendations for the future use and disposition of such inventories.

( Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1016 , Oct. 24, 1992 , 106 Stat. 2949 .)

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Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.