S. 2052 · 111th Congress
Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Mark Udall
- Introduced
- 2009-10-29
- Latest action
- 2010-09-27 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-312.
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct research to lower the cost of nuclear reactor systems; and (2) develop and publish on the Department of Energy (DOE) website a schedule outlining a five-year strategy to lower such cost effectively, including public workshops to provide an opportunity for public comment.
Includes among research subjects: (1) modular and small-scale reactors; (2) balance-of-plant issues; (3) cost-efficient manufacturing and construction; (4) licensing issues; and (5) enhanced proliferation controls.
Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015.