CHAPTER 42—ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER I—ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
2511 to 2515. Repealed or Transferred.
SUBCHAPTER II—NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS
Part A—Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production
2521 to 2538f. Repealed or Transferred.
Part B—Tritium
SUBCHAPTER III—PROLIFERATION MATTERS
SUBCHAPTER IV—DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP MATTERS
Part A—Defense Environmental Cleanup
Part B—Closure of Facilities
Part C—Hanford Reservation, Washington
Part D—Savannah River Site, South Carolina
SUBCHAPTER V—SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS
Part A—Safeguards and Security
Part B—Classified Information
SUBCHAPTER VI—PERSONNEL MATTERS
Part A—Personnel Management
Part B—Education and Training
Part C—Worker Safety
SUBCHAPTER VII—BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS
Part A—Recurring National Security Authorization Provisions
Part B—Penalties
Part C—Other Matters
SUBCHAPTER VIII—ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Part A—Contracts
Part B—Research and Development
Part C—Facilities Management
Part D—Other Matters
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, §4002, as added Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(c)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1756; amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2179; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1072; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(1), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1962, provided definitions for this chapter. See section 6101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title
Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, §4001(a), formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3601, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2756, renumbered div. D, §4001, and amended by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(c)(1)(A)–(D)(ii), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1753, which provided that div. D of Pub. L. 107–314, which had enacted this chapter, could be cited as the "Atomic Energy Defense Act", was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1458. See, generally, subpart B (§6101 et seq.) of part VI of subtitle A of Title 10, Armed Forces.
SUBCHAPTER I—ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
Section 2511, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLI, §4101, formerly Pub. L. 98–525, title XVI, §1634, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2649; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLI, §4101, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(d)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1757, related to the continuation in force of Executive Order 12344 pertaining to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. See section 6102 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2512, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLI, §4102, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3140, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2833; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLI, §4102, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(d)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1757; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2169; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900, related to establishment of a management structure for the nuclear security enterprise and of the National Nuclear Security Administration Council. See section 6103 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2513, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLI, §4103, formerly Pub. L. 96–540, title II, §210, Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3202; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLI, §4103, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(d)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1757; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(b), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073, restricted use of funds for licensing of certain activities or facilities. See section 6106 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Provisions similar to those in section 2513 were contained in Pub. L. 96–164, title II, §210, Dec. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 1264.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Monitoring of Industrial Base for Nuclear Weapons Components, Subsystems, and Materials
Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3113, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4378, as amended by Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3135, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2231, which related to monitoring the industrial base that supports the nuclear weapons components, subsystems, and materials of the Administration, including required consultations and briefings, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(8), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6104 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Common Financial Reporting System for the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3113, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2757, as amended by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2)(E), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1460, which related to implementation of a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(9), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See Section 6105 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Governance and Management of Nuclear Security Enterprise
Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3137, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1213, which was set out as a note under section 2512 of this title and related to development of an implementation plan to reform the governance and management of the nuclear security enterprise, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6103 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Clarification of Role of Secretary of Energy
Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1069, which related to continued authority of the Secretary of Energy to carry out certain activities or to delegate authority, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1458.
Executive Documents
Executive Order No. 12344
Ex. Ord. No. 12344, Feb. 1, 1982, 47 F.R. 4979, which related to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6102 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
§2514. Transferred
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section, Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1077, Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1596, which related to reports to Congress on the modification of the force structure for the strategic nuclear weapons delivery systems of the United States, was transferred to section 493 of Title 10, Armed Forces, by Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1031(b)(3)(B)(i)–(iii), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1918.
Section, Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3116, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1058, related to establishment of a Center for Security Technology, Analysis, Response, and Testing. See section 6107 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
SUBCHAPTER II—NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS
Part A—Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production
Section 2521, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4201, formerly Pub. L. 103–160, div. C, title XXXI, §3138, Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1946; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3152(e), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2042; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4201, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1758; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3111, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2702; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(b), (bb)(1)(C), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2180, 2185; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2293, related to establishment of a stockpile stewardship program. See section 6111 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2522, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4202, formerly Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXI, §3158, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2257; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, §1067(3), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 774; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4202, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1758; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3112, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2703; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(b)(1), (2), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2192, related to development of criteria to assess safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile. See section 6113 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2523, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4203, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3151, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2041; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4203, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1758; amended Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3115, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2162; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2187; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §§3123, 3146(a)(2)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1061, 1072; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(c), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900; Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(c)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1190; Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §§3111(c), 3133(c)(1), 3134, 3135(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1882, 1896, 1898; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(2), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1962, related to development and annual updating of a nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and responsiveness plan. See section 6114 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Portfolio Management Framework for National Nuclear Security Administration
Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3121, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2228, as amended by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2)(G), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1460, which required development and implementation of a portfolio management framework for the National Nuclear Security Administration, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(10), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6112 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Nuclear Warhead Design Competition
Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3118, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1890, required the Administrator for Nuclear Security, in coordination with the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council, to carry out a design competition for a nuclear warhead that could be employed on ballistic missiles of the United States by 2030, with a plan for the competition to be developed during fiscal year 2018 and implemented during fiscal year 2019.
Plan for Developing Exascale Computing and Incorporating Such Computing Into the Stockpile Stewardship Program
Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3129, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1066, which required development of a plan to develop exascale computing and incorporate such computing into the stockpile stewardship program, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6111 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Report on the Plan for the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile, Nuclear Weapons Complex, and Delivery Platforms and Sense of Congress on Follow-on Negotiations to START Treaty
Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XII, §1251, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2549, which was set out as a note under section 2523 of this title and required a report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, and delivery platforms, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6114 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4203A, as added Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(a), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4507, related to biennial plan on modernization and refurbishment of the nuclear security complex.
§2523b. Transferred
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section, Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1045, Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1577; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1076(a)(19), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1949, which related to nuclear force reductions, was transferred to section 494 of Title 10, Armed Forces, by Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1033(b)(1)(A)–(C), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1920.
Section, Pub. L. 113–235, div. D, title III, §308, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2324, required annual reports analyzing alternatives to each major warhead refurbishment program that reached the Phase 6.3 milestone. See section 6115 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4204, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 926; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4204, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §§3111, 3141(e)(5), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1743, 1758; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(a)(2), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2704; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(d), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2192; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(2), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2294, related to development of a stockpile management program. See section 6116 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4204A, formerly §4204a, as added Pub. L. 109–163, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(a), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3539; renumbered §4204A, Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXI, §3117(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 578, related to the Reliable Replacement Warhead program.
Section 2525, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4205, formerly div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2730; renumbered div. D, title XLII, §4205, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(a)(2)–(d), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2706, 2707; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(c), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2180; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §§3122, 3146(c)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1061, 1074; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(d), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900; Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(d), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1191; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2230, required annual assessments and reports to the President and Congress regarding the condition of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile. See section 6117 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2526, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4206, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3194], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-481; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4206, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(7), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1759, required certifications regarding the safety or reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile to be submitted in classified form only. See section 6118 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2527, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4207, formerly Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XIV, §1436, Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2075; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3152(i), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2042; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4207, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(8), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(4), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1074, related to establishment, purposes, and conduct of a nuclear test ban readiness program. See section 6119 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4208, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3152, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 623; Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3192], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-480; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4208, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(9), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(b)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 577, required the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress in odd-numbered years reports on the nuclear test readiness of the United States.
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section 3133(e)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 112–239 repealed section 4208 of Pub. L. 107–314, which was classified to this section. Section 3133(e)(2) of Pub. L. 112–239 repealed section 3152 of Pub. L. 104–106, which was transferred and redesignated as section 4208 of Pub. L. 107–314, and section 3133(e)(2) is treated as also repealing this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Section, Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3113, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1743, related to readiness posture for resumption by the United States of underground nuclear weapons tests.
Section 2529, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4209, formerly div. C, title XXXI, §3143, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2733; renumbered div. D, title XLII, §4209, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(10), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3115, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2707; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(5), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1074; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2289; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3111, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3051; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(3), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2295, related to requirements for requests for funds for development of new or modified nuclear weapons and notification and briefing of noncovered activities. See section 6120 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2530, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4210, formerly Pub. L. 102–377, title V, §507(f), Oct. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 1345; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4210, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(11), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1760; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(d)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2180, set out restrictions on underground and atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. See section 6121 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Development of Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons; Authorization and Limitation
Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2289, which authorized the Secretary of Energy to carry out engineering development and subsequent phases to modify or develop a low-yield nuclear warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6120 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(c), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1746, as amended by Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2289, which prohibited commencement of engineering development or subsequent phases of of a low-yield nuclear weapon without a specific funding request, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6120 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4211, formerly Pub. L. 103–160, div. C, title XXXI, §3137, Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1946; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4211, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(12), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1760, provided for availablity of funds for maintaining the technical capability to resume underground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site.
Section 2532, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4212, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3137, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 620; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3132(a), (b), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2829; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4212, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(13), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1760; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(e), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2181; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(6), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1074; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1962; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(4), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2295, related to program establishing a manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification of the nuclear weapons stockpile. See section 6122 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2533, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4213, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3159, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2842, §4218(b), (c), formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title XIII, §1305(c), (d), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1954; Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3163(f), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 946; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4213, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(14), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1760; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4218(c), (d), and amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §§3131(f)(1), 3164(a)(3), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2181, 2206; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4218(b), (c), and amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(7), (10)(B), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1074, 1075, required submission of reports on critical difficulties at national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities. See section 6124 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Acceleration of Depleted Uranium Manufacturing Processes
Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3121, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3056, as amended by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2)(J), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1461, which required the nuclear security enterprise to accelerate the modernization of manufacturing processes for depleted uranium by 2030, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(11), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6123 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4214, as added Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2502; amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(g)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2181, related to plan for transformation of National Nuclear Security Administration nuclear security enterprise.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4215, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2170; amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(9), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1075, related to the replacement project for the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Building at Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Alternative Plutonium Strategy; Full Operational Capability of Replacement Project
Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(c)–(e), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2171, 2172, as amended by Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3117, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1058, which set out a limitation on the use of funds for an alternative plutonium strategy and required a study of the replacement project for the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Building to be submitted no later than 18 months after Jan. 2, 2013, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(21), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4216, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2193; amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(B), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1072; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(4)(A), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1962, related to reports on life extension programs by the Nuclear Weapons Council.
Section 2537, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4217, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3162(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2204; amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §§3112(b), 3146(a)(2)(C), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1053, 1072; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(a), (b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3887, 3888; Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(b)(1), (2)(A), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1192; Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §§3113, 3133(d), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1884, 1896; Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4377; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, §1702(k)(3)(A), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2160; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title VIII, §809(c)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2706, required submission of Selected Acquisition Reports and independent cost estimates and reviews of certain programs and facilities. See section 6125 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4218, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title XIII, §1305, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1952, renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4218, and amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3164(a), (b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2206; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(D), (c)(10), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1072, 1075; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(e), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(5), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1963, related to advice to the President and Congress regarding safety, security, and reliability of United States nuclear weapons stockpile. See section 6126 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538a, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4219, as added Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(b)(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3886; amended Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1952; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2219; Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §§3116, 3117, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 790, 791, related to various measures to ensure adequate plutonium pit production capacity. See section 6128 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538b, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4220, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(b)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1189; amended Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3135(b), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1898; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3114, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1951, related to creation and objectives of a stockpile responsiveness program. See section 6131 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538c, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4221, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1201; amended Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(e), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1897; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3112, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3051, required submission of a plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium through 2070. See section 6132 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538d, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4222, as added Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1883, related to ensuring incorporation of integrated surety architecture in shipments of nuclear weapons and certain warhead programs. See section 6134 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538e, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4223, as added Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(a)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4375; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3059, described aspects of the W93 nuclear warhead acquisition process. See section 6135 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2538f, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4224, as added Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4377, related to earned value management and technology readiness levels for life extension programs. See section 6136 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Notification of Certain Regulations That Impact the National Nuclear Security Administration
Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3125, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2302, which was set out as a note under section 2538 of this title and required congressional notification of certain regulations that could negatively impact the National Nuclear Security Administration, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(12), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6127 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Plan for Domestic Enrichment Capability To Satisfy Department of Defense Uranium Requirements
Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 804, which was set out as a note under section 2538c of this title and required submission of a report with a plan to establish a domestic enrichment capability sufficient to meet defense requirements for enriched uranium and annual certifications, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(13), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6133 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Certification of Completion of Milestones With Respect to Plutonium Pit Aging
Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3124, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3057, which was set out as a note under section 2538a of this title and related to completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging and certification of completion, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(11), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6129 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Authorization of Workforce Development and Training Partnership Programs Within National Nuclear Security Administration
Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3126, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3058, as amended by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2)(K), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1461, which was set out as a note under section 2538a of this title and authorized workforce development and training partnership programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(11), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6130 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part B—Tritium
Section 2541, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4231, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 618; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4231, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(16), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1761; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(h), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2182; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(11)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1075, established a tritium production program. See section 6141 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2542, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4232, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3136, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 620; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4232, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(17), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1761, related to location of tritium recycling and other tritium activities. See section 6142 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4233, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(c), (d), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2830; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4233, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(18), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1761; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(c)(11)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1075, related to tritium production.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4234, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3134, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2830; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4234, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(19), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1762; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(i), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2182, related to modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities. See section 6143 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4235, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3134, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 927; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, §4235, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(e)(20), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1762, provided procedures for meeting tritium production requirements.
SUBCHAPTER III—PROLIFERATION MATTERS
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4301, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2036; Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title X, §1069(b)(3), div. C, title XXXI, §3131, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2136, 2246; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4301, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1762, related to international cooperative stockpile stewardship.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4302, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3136, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 927; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4302, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1762; Pub. L. 112–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3121(b), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1709; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(bb)(1)(D), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2185, related to nonproliferation initiatives and activities.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4303, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3171], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-475; Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXI, §3153, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2738; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4303, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1763, related to annual report on status of Nuclear Materials Protection, Control, and Accounting Program.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4304, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3172], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-476; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4304, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(5), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1763, related to the Nuclear Cities Initiative.
Section 2565, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4305, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3131, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 617; Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXI, §3152, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2738; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4305, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1763, authorized program relating to fissile materials in Russia. See section 6151 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2566, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4306, formerly div. C, title XXXI, §3182, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2747; renumbered div. D, title XLIII, §4306, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(7)(A), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1763; amended Pub. L. 109–103, title III, §313, Nov. 19, 2005, 119 Stat. 2280; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3116, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2172; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(f), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3121, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2300, related to disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site. See section 6153 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2567, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4306A, formerly Pub. L. 107–107, div. C, title XXXI, §3155, Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1378; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4306A, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(f)(7)(B), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1763, related to disposition of surplus defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at the Savannah River Site. See section 6154 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Completion of Material Protection, Control, and Accounting Activities in the Russian Federation
Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3122(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3894, which required completion of material protection, control, and accounting activities in the Russian Federation no later than fiscal year 2018, with an exception, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(14), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6152 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3124, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1747; Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3131, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2165, authorized use of international nuclear materials protection and cooperation program funds outside the former Soviet Union.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4306B, formerly Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3132, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2166; Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, §3113, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2504; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3118, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2173; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3114, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2290; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4306B, and amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3118(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2228; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3115, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3053; Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3118(a), (b), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 791, authorized carrying out a program to accelerate removal or security of fissile materials, radiological materials, and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide. See section 6155 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Acceleration of Replacement of Cesium Blood Irradiation Sources
Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2303, which related to programs designed to eliminate the use of blood irradiation devices in the United States that rely on cesium chloride by Dec. 31, 2027, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(15), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6156 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2570, Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2168, authorized the Silk Road Initiative.
Section 2571, Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3134, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2169, related to Nuclear Nonproliferation Fellowships for scientists employed by the United States and the Russian Federation.
Section 2572, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4307, as added Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXI, §3129(a)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 584, provided for international agreements on nuclear weapons data. See section 6157 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2573, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4308, as added Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXI, §3129(a)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 584, provided for international agreements on information on radioactive materials. See Section 6158 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 110–417, div. C, title XXXI, §3114, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4756, related to enhancing nuclear forensics capabilities with a research and development plan.
Section 2575, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4309, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3132(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1202; amended Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §§3114(b), 3133(f), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1885, 1897; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title X, §1081(e)(3), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1986; Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3118(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 791, required development and annual updating of a five-year defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan. See section 6159 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2576, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4310, as added Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1885, related to documentation and assessment of certain defense nuclear nonproliferation programs. See section 6160 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2577, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIII, §4311, as added Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1894; amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, §1702(k)(3)(A), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2160; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title VIII, §809(c)(2), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2706, required submission of annual Selected Acquisition Reports on certain hardware relating to defense nuclear nonproliferation. See section 6161 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
SUBCHAPTER IV—DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP MATTERS
Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(16)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078, substituted "DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP" for "ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT" in subchapter heading.
Part A—Defense Environmental Cleanup
Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(16)(B), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078, substituted "Defense Environmental Cleanup" for "Environmental Restoration and Waste Management" in part heading.
Section 2581, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4401, formerly Pub. L. 102–190, div. C, title XXXI, §3134, Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1575; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4401, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1764; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1075, established the Defense Environmental Cleanup Account. See section 6171 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2582, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4402, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3153, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2839; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4402, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1764; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(2), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1076, related to development of future use plans for defense environmental cleanup. See section 6173 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2582a, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4402A, as added Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(a), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4512; amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1076; Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3122, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4381, required annual submission of a future-years defense environmental cleanup plan. See section 6174 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Classification of Defense Environmental Cleanup as Capital Asset Projects or Operations Activities
Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3123, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4381, which required establishment of requirements for the classification of defense environmental cleanup projects as capital asset projects or operations activities and required a report no later than Mar. 1, 2021, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(8), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6172 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4403, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3172, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 948; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4403, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1764; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(4), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1076, related to the integrated fissile materials management plan.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4404, formerly Pub. L. 103–160, div. C, title XXXI, §3153, Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1950; Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, §3160(b)–(d), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3094; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3152, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2839; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3160, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2048; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4404, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(5), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1765, related to baseline environmental management reports.
Section 2585, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4405, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3156, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 625; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4405, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1765; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(6), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1076; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(6), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2295, set out conditions for an accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup activities. See section 6175 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2586, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4406, formerly Pub. L. 101–189, div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1679; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3152(g), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2042; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4406, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(7), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1765; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(7), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1077; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(g), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900, related to establishment of a defense environmental cleanup technology program. See section 6176 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2586a, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4406A, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2221, related to establishment of various programs relating to technology development. See section 6177 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2587, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4407, formerly Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, §3134, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1833; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4407, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(8), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1765; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(8), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1077, required annual reports on defense environmental cleanup expenditures. See section 6178 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2588, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4408, formerly Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, §3160(e), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3095; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4408, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(9), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1765; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(9), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1077, related to public participation in planning for defense environmental cleanup. See section 6179 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3132, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1750, required the Secretary of Energy to have in effect a policy for carrying out future defense environmental management matters of the Department of Energy. See section 6180 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2590, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4409, as added Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1950, required annual submission of estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders. See section 6181 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2591, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4410, as added Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3121(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4381, required a statement of environmental liabilities to be made available to the public each year. See section 6182 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part B—Closure of Facilities
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4421, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3143, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2836; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4421, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(11), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1766, related to projects to accelerate closure activities at defense nuclear facilities.
Section 2602, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4422, formerly Pub. L. 101–189, div. C, title XXXI, §3156, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1683; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4422, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(12), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1766; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(E), (e)(11), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073, 1077, related to reports in connection with permanent closures of Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities. See section 6191 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2603, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4423, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1205; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3114, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3053, related to development and submission to Congress of plans for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities. See section 6194 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Defense Site Acceleration Completion
Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3116, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2162, as amended by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2)(L), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1461, which related to definition of high-level radioactive waste and monitoring by Nuclear Regulatory Commission of disposal actions, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(16), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6192 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Sandia National Laboratories
Pub. L. 108–199, div. H, §127, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 440, which prohibited obligation of funds to pay certain expenses related to closure or post-closure care and monitoring of Sandia National Laboratories, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(17), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6193 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part C—Hanford Reservation, Washington
Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(16)(C), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078, redesignated part D as C.
Prior Provisions
A prior part C, consisting of section 2611, related to privatization, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(12), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078.
Section 2621, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4441, formerly Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, §3137, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1833; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4441, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(16), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1767; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(h), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900, provided for safety measures for high-level nuclear waste tanks at Hanford Nuclear Reservation. See section 6201 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2622, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4442, formerly Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXI, §3139, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2250; Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3141(b)–(d)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-463; Pub. L. 107–107, div. C, title XXXI, §3135, Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1368; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4442, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(17), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1767; Pub. L. 112–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3113, Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1709; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(13), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3118, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2292, related to establishment of the Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation. See section 6202 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2623, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4443, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3141(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-462; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4443, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(18), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1768, designated the tank waste remediation system environmental project in Richland, Washington as the River Protection Project. See section 6203 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2624, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4444, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3131], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-454; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4444, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(19), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1768; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(14), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078, related to funding for termination costs of the River Protection Project, Richland, Washington.
Section 2625, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4445, as added Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3127(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1064, related to the plan for tank farm waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Richland, Washington.
Section 2626, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4446, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1194; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3137(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2303, related to contract oversight for the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4447, as added Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2291, related to notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous material from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. See section 6204 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part D—Savannah River Site, South Carolina
Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(16)(C), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078, redesignated part E as D.
Prior Provisions
A prior part D, consisting of sections 2621 to 2625, was redesignated part C of this subchapter by Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(e)(16)(C), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1078.
Section 2631, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4451, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2834; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4451, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(21), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1769, provided for an accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at the Defense Waste Processing Facility, Savannah River Site. See section 6211 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2632, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4452, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(e), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2836; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4452, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(22), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1769, required development and implementation of a multi-year plan for the clean-up of nuclear waste at the Savannah River Site. See section 6212 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2633, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3137(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-460; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §§3115(a), 3141(g)(23)(A), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1745, 1769, continued operations at the H–canyon facility at the Savannah River Site. See section 6213 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2634, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453A, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3132, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 925; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453A, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(23)(B), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1769, related to continuation of processing, treatment, and disposition of legacy nuclear materials.
Section 2635, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453B, formerly Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXI, §3135, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2248; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453B, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(23)(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1770, related to continuation of processing, treatment, and disposition of legacy nuclear materials.
Section 2636, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453C, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3136(b), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2038; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453C, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(23)(D), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1770, related to continuation of processing, treatment, and disposal of legacy nuclear materials.
Section 2637, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453D, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(f), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2836; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4453D, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(g)(23)(E), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1770, related to continuation of processing, treatment, and disposal of legacy nuclear materials.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4454, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3137(b)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-460; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLIV, §4454, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §§3115(b), 3141(g)(24), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1745, 1770; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(i), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900, provided for a limitation on use of funds for decommissioning the F–canyon facility at the Savannah River Site.
SUBCHAPTER V—SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS
Part A—Safeguards and Security
Section 2651, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4501, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3154, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 624; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4501, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1771; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(j), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2182; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(F), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(j), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3900, prohibited international inspections of Department of Energy facilities unless protection of Restricted Data was certified. See section 6221 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2652, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4502, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3146, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 935; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4502, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1771; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(k)(1), (bb)(1)(D), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2182, 2185; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(f)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3112, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2296, restricted access to national security laboratories by foreign visitors from certain sensitive countries. See section 6222 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2653, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4503, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3143, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 934; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4503, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1772; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(l), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2182, required background investigations for personnel at Department of Energy facilities working around Restricted Data. See section 6223 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2654, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4504, formerly Pub. L. 107–107, div. C, title XXXI, §3152, Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1376; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4504, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(5)(A), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1772; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(f)(2), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3112, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2290, related to a new counterintelligence polygraph program for the Department of Energy. See section 6224 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Pilot Program on Conduct by Department of Energy of Background Reviews for Access by Certain Individuals to National Security Laboratories
Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3121, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2295, as amended by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(2)(M), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1461, which was set out as a note under section 2652 of this title and established a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of conducting certain background reviews, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 6222 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4504A, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3154, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 941; Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3135], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-456; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4504A, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(5)(B), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1773, related to a counterintelligence polygraph program for the defense-related activities of the Department of Energy. See section 2654 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4504(c), formerly Pub. L. 107–107, div. C, title XXXI, §3152(c), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1377, renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4504(c), and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(5)(A), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1772, which provided that the repeal of this section was effective 30 days after submission of certification that the final rule for the new counterintelligence polygraph program required by section 2654(a) of this title had been fully implemented, which occurred Oct. 31, 2006, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1458.
Section 2656, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4505, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3150, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 939; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4505, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1773; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(m)(1), (bb)(1)(D), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2182, 2185; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(f)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(k), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, required notice of certain security and counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense programs to be submitted to congressional committees. See section 6225 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2657, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4506, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3162, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2049; Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(h)(2), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 934; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4506, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(7), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1773; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3121(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1060; Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3135, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2771; Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3133(b), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1896, required reports and certifications on the status of security of atomic energy defense facilities. See section 6226 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4507, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3152, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 940; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4507, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(8), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1773; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(n)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2183, related to the annual submission and contents of a report on counterintelligence and security practices at national security laboratories.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4508, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3153, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 940; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4508, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(9), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1774; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(o)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2183, related to report on security vulnerabilities of national security laboratory computers.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4509, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2172; amended Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3111, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3884, related to design and use of prototypes of nuclear weapons for intelligence purposes.
Section 2661, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4510, as added Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2756, authorized actions to protect certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft. See section 6227 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2662, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4511, as added Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4383, required establishment of procedures for reporting penetrations of certain networks of contractors and subcontractors. See section 6228 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part B—Classified Information
Section 2671, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4521, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3155, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 625; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4521, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(11), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1774; amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(p), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2183; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(G), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(l), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, required review of certain documents containing national security information before declassification and release. See section 6231 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2672, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4522, formerly Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXI, §3161, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2259; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, §1067(3), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 774; Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3193(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-480; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4522, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(12), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1774; Pub. L. 110–417, div. C, title XXXI, §3123, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4759; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(H), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(m), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901; Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3137(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2771, related to development of plan to protect against inadvertent release of Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data. See section 6232 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2673, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4523, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3149, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 938; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4523, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(13), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1775, related to development of a supplement to the plan required under former section 2672(a) of this title. See section 6233 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2674, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4524, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3145, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 935; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4524, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(14), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1775; amended Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXVII, §6744(b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2241, related to protection of classified information by personnel during laboratory-to-laboratory exchanges. See section 6234 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2675, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4525, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3173, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 949; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLV, §4525, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(h)(15), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1775; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(f)(4), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(n), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, required identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification activities and certification with respect to automatic declassification of records. See section 6235 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
SUBCHAPTER VI—PERSONNEL MATTERS
Part A—Personnel Management
Section 2701, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4601, formerly Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, §3161, Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3095; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3139, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2040; Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXI, §§3152, 3155, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2253, 2257; Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3191], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-480; Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXI, §3174, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2745; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4601, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1776; Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3112, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2160; Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, §3115, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2506; Pub. L. 111–32, title IV, §402, June 24, 2009, 123 Stat. 1877; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3119, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2709; Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3117, Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4513; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3136(b), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2771; Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4386; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3117, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2227, authorized the appointment of certain scientific, engineering, and technical personnel in the Department of Energy. See section 6241 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2702, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4602, formerly Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3164, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 946; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4602, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1776; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(2), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079, related to establishment of a whistleblower protection program. See section 6242 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4603, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3136], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-458; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4603, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1777, related to employee incentives for employees at closure project facilities.
Section 2704, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4604, formerly Pub. L. 102–484, div. C, title XXXI, §3161, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2644; Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title X, §1070(c)(2), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2857; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §405(d)(7)(A), (f)(6)(A)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681-419, 2681-430; Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, §1048(h)(1), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1229; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4604, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(5), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1777; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §§3131(q)(1), (bb)(1)(A), (C), 3134(b)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2183, 2185, 2193; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(4), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, §512(d), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1706; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(o), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, related to development of Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities workforce restructuring plans. See section 6243 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2705, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4605, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3195], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-481; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4605, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1778; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(5), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1079, provided authority to provide certificates of commendation to Department of Energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in stockpile stewardship and security. See section 6244 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part B—Education and Training
Section 2721, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4621, formerly Pub. L. 101–189, div. C, title XXXI, §3142, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1680; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4621, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(8), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1778; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(6), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, required establishment and implementation of an executive management training program in the Department of Energy. See section 6251 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2722, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4622, formerly Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, §3131, Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3085; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4622, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(9), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1778; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(r), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(7), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, related to a stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program at the national security laboratories. See section 6252 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2723, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4623, formerly Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXI, §3140, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 621; Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXI, §3162(a)–(d), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 943; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4623, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(10), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1779; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(s)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(8), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, related to a fellowship program for development of skills critical to the nuclear security enterprise. See section 6253 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part C—Worker Safety
Section 2731, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4641, formerly Pub. L. 102–190, div. C, title XXXI, §3131, Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1571; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4641, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(12), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1779; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(9), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, provided for forms of worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities. See section 6261 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2732, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4642, formerly Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, §3163, Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3097; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4642, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(13), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1779; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(10), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, required appropriate actions to be taken to ensure safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities. See section 6262 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2733, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4643, formerly Pub. L. 102–484, div. C, title XXXI, §3162, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2646; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4643, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(14), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1779; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3134(b)(2), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2193; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(11), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, related to a program to identify and monitor Department of Energy workers exposed to hazardous and radioactive substances. See section 6263 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2734, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4644, formerly Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, §3138, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, §3138(b), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3087; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4644, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(i)(15), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1780; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(12), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, related to development and funding for programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. See section 6264 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2735, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4645, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3161(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2203, related to the use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of facilities of the Administration and the Office of Environmental Management. See section 6265 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2736, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVI, §4646, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2194; amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(g)(13), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, required notification to Congress of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents. See section 6266 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
SUBCHAPTER VII—BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS
Part A—Recurring National Security Authorization Provisions
Section 2741, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4701, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3620, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2756; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4701, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXI, §3118(a), (b), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2709; Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3121(a), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4514; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(I), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3119, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1892; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2226; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3052; Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3120, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 791, provided definitions for this part. See section 6271 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2742, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4702, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3621, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2757; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4702, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(D)(i), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(h)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1080, related to restrictions on reprogramming funds appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization. See section 6272 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2743, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4703, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3622, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2757; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4703, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(b)(1), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2226; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3053, related to authority to use certain funds to carry out minor construction projects. See section 6273 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 112–74, div. B, title III, §306, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 877, related to treatment of general plant projects with an estimated cost of less than $10,000,000. See section 6274 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in Pub. L. 111–8, div. C, title III, §310, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 627.
Section 2744, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4704, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3623, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2758; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4704, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781, placed limits on construction projects, with some exceptions. See section 6275 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2745, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4705, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3624, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2758; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4705, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781, provided certain fund transfer authority to the Secretary of Energy. See section 6276 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2746, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4706, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3625, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2759; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4706, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), (D)(ii), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3120, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1059; Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3121, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2764; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(c), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2227, related to conceptual and construction designs for potential construction projects. See section 6277 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2747, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4707, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3626, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2759; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4707, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), (D)(iii), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781, provided authority for emergency planning, design, and construction activities. See section 6278 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2748, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4708, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3627, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2760; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4708, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781, defined the scope of authority of the Secretary of Energy to carry out plant projects. See section 6279 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2749, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4709, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3628, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2760; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4709, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(p), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, related to availability of funds for operation and maintenance or for plant projects and for program direction. See section 6280 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2750, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4710, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3629, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2760; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4710, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), (D)(iv), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(h)(2), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(q), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, provided authority to transfer defense environmental cleanup funds, with certain limitations. See section 6281 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2751, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4711, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3630, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2761; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4711, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), (D)(v), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(h)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081, provided authority to transfer weapons activities funds, with certain limitations. See section 6282 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2752, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4712, formerly div. C, title XXXVI, §3631, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2762; renumbered div. D, title XLVII, §4712, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(2)(A)–(C), (D)(vi), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781, related to general availability of funds for all national security programs of the Department of Energy. See section 6283 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2753, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4713, as added Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3114(a), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4510; amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(t), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(h)(4), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3115, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3888; Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §§3113(a), 3114, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1191, 1193; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3118, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3055; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(c)(7), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2295, required notification to Congress of cost overruns for certain Department of Energy projects. See section 6284 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2754, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4714, as added Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3887; amended Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(6), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1963, related to conducting life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets. See section 6285 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2755, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4715, as added Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(d)(1), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1882, restricted changes in requirements for plant projects achieving critical decision 2 and required timely review of critical decision packages. See section 6287 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2756, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4716, as added Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXI, §3132(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1895; amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3124, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2297; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §§3115, 3139(b)(7)(A), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1951, 1963; Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3121, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 792, related to reporting of unfunded priorities of the Administration. See section 6288 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2757, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4717, as added Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVI, §1632(b)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4057; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XVI, §1633(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2937, related to review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget by the Nuclear Weapons Council. See section 6289 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2758, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4718, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3112(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2220, related to improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of alternatives. See section 6290 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Use of Best Practices for Capital Asset Projects and Nuclear Weapon Life Extension Programs
Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3117, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1195, which was set out as a note under section 2754 of this title and required the Secretary of Energy to ensure that analyses of alternatives were conducted in accordance with best practices for capital asset projects and life extension programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration and capital asset projects relating to defense environmental management, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(18), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6286 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part B—Penalties
Section 2761, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4721, formerly Pub. L. 99–661, div. C, title I, §3132, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4063; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4721, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(h)(5), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081, restricted use of appropriated funds to pay penalties under environmental laws. See section 6301 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2762, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4722, formerly Pub. L. 96–540, title II, §211, Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3203; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4722, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(5), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(h)(6), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(r), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901, restricted use of appropriated funds to pay penalties under the Clean Air Act. See section 6302 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Provisions similar to those in section 2762 were contained in Pub. L. 96–164, title II, §211, Dec. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 1264.
Part C—Other Matters
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4731, formerly Pub. L. 95–509, title II, §208, Oct. 24, 1978, 92 Stat. 1779; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4731, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(j)(7), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1782, provided that the Secretary was to submit to the Congress for fiscal year 1980, and for each subsequent fiscal year, a single request for authorization of appropriations for common defense and security programs.
Section 2772, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4732, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3143(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2196; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3151(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4389; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3132, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2230, required annual reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense activities. See section 6311 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2773, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVII, §4733, as added Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2755; amended Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3139(b)(8), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1963, related to reviews by independent entities of capital assets acquisition projects. See section 6312 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
SUBCHAPTER VIII—ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Part A—Contracts
Section 2781, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4801, formerly Pub. L. 99–145, title XV, §1534, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 774; Pub. L. 100–180, div. C, title I, §3131(a), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1238; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4801, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(2), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1783; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(i)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081, set out various costs not allowed under covered contracts. See section 6321 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2782, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4802, formerly Pub. L. 101–189, div. C, title XXXI, §3151, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1682; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4802, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(3), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1783; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(v), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(J), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073, established a prohibition on bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear facilities. See section 6322 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2782a, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4802A, as added Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3134(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1207, required biennial assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear facilities. See section 6323 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2783, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4803, formerly Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, §3141, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1837; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4803, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(4), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1783; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(i)(2), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1081, known as the Atomic Testing Liability Act, related to contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out of atomic weapons testing programs. See section 6324 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2784, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4804, as added Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, §3118, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2509, established a notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party financing arrangements. See section 6325 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2785, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4805, as added Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3117(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2173, related to publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to award fees. See section 6326 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2786, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4806, as added Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1053; amended Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(s), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3117, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2292; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3133, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1958; Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3161, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4391; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3119, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2228, provided enhanced procurement authority to the Secretary of Energy to manage supply chain risk. See section 6327 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2787, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4807, as added Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2298; amended Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3119, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 791; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3122, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2300, related to cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts. See section 6328 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part B—Research and Development
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4811, formerly Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, §3132, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1832; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4811, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1784; Pub. L. 114–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1193, authorized certain laboratory-directed research and development programs. See section 6331 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Pilot Program on Unavailability for Overhead Costs of Amounts Specified for Laboratory-Directed Research and Development
Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXI, §3119, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2763, as amended by Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXI, §3118, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1952; Pub. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXI, §3162, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4391, which established a pilot program under which each national security laboratory was prohibited from using certain funds to cover costs of general and administrative overhead for the laboratory, was repealed by Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3054. See section 2792(c) of this title.
Section, Pub. L. 111–8, div. C, title III, §308, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 626, related to authorization of portions of appropriated funds for laboratory-directed research and development. See section 6332 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Similar Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 111–85, title III, §307, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2872.
Pub. L. 110–161, div. C, title III, §309, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1968.
Pub. L. 109–103, title III, §311, Nov. 19, 2005, 119 Stat. 2280.
Funding for Laboratory Directed Research and Development
Pub. L. 113–76, div. D, title III, §309, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 175, which authorized funding for laboratory directed research and development at Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(19), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6333 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 113–235, div. D, title III, §311, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2326, capped charges to individual programs, projects, or activities at the statutory maximum authorized for such activities. See section 6334 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2792, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4812, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3137, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2038; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4812, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(7)(A), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1784; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(w), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(i)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1082; Pub. L. 117–263, div. C, title XXXI, §3116(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3054, set certain limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and development purposes. See section 6335 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2793, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4812A, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3136, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2830; Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4812(c), formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3137(c), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2039, renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4812(c), by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(7)(A)(i)–(iii), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1784; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4812A, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(7)(B), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1784; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(i)(4)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1082; Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3134, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2231, required annual reports on the use of funds for certain research and development purposes. See section 6336 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2794, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4813, formerly Pub. L. 102–190, div. C, title XXXI, §3136, Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1577; Pub. L. 103–35, title II, §203(b)(3), May 31, 1993, 107 Stat. 102; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4813, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(8), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1785; Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3115(a), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4511; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(x), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(i)(5), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1082; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(t), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3901; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, §1702(k)(3)(B), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2160, related to creation of critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and development centers. See section 6337 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2795, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4814, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3155, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2044; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4814, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(9), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1785; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(y), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2185, required establishment of a university-based research collaboration program between national laboratories, universities and colleges, and industry. See section 6338 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2796, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4815, as added Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXI, §3122(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 792, set a limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the Administration. See section 6339 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part C—Facilities Management
Section 2811, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4831, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3158, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2046; Pub. L. 108–7, div. D, title V, §506, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 158; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4831, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(11), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1785; Pub. L. 108–137, title V, §504(a), Dec. 1, 2003, 117 Stat. 1868; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(a)(2)(K), (i)(6), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1073, 1082, related to transfers of real property at certain Department of Energy facilities and indemnification. See section 6351 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2812, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4832, formerly Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXI, §3156], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-467; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4832, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(12), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1785; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(z), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2185; Pub. L. 113–66, div. C, title XXXI, §3146(i)(7)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1083; Pub. L. 113–291, div. C, title XXXI, §3142(u), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3902, authorized creation of engineering and manufacturing research, development, and demonstration programs by managers of certain nuclear weapons production facilities. See section 6352 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2813, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4833, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3138, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2039; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4833, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(13), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1786; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(aa), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2185, authorized a pilot program relating to the use of proceeds of disposal or utilization of certain Department of Energy assets. See section 6354 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Activities at Covered Nuclear Weapons Facilities
Pub. L. 108–447, div. C, title III, §308, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2959, which was set out as a note under section 2812 of this title and authorized engagement in research, development, and demonstration activities at certain nuclear weapons facilities, was repealed by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §3111(b)(20), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1459. See section 6353 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 111–383, div. C, title XXXI, §3124, Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4515, authorized establishment of Department of Energy energy parks on former defense nuclear facilities. See section 6355 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4834, as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXI, §3113(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2297, authorized use of passenger carriers for contractor commuting, subject to planning and approval. See section 6356 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Part D—Other Matters
Section, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4851, formerly Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXI, §3153(f), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2044; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4851, and amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(15), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1786, required Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress semiannual reports on local impact assistance provided during the preceding six months.
Section 2822, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4852, formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, §3144, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2838; renumbered Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4852, by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, §3141(k)(16), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1786; Pub. L. 112–239, div. C, title XXXI, §3131(bb)(1)(B), (C), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2185, related to source of funds for payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure at Nevada National Security Site. See section 6361 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 2823, Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, §4853, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, §3113, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2221, established a university-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program between institutions of higher education and nonprofit entities. See section 6362 of Title 10, Armed Forces.