In this section:
The term "Commission" means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The term "program" means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b).
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy.
The Secretary shall establish a grant program, to be known as the "Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program", under which the Secretary shall make cost-share grants to applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the Commission fees of the applicant for pre-application review activities and application review activities.
The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program.
The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with section 16352 of this title.
A recipient of a grant under the program may use the grant funds to cover Commission fees, including those fees associated with-
(1) developing a licensing project plan;
(2) obtaining a statement of licensing feasibility;
(3) reviewing topical reports; and
(4) other-
(A) pre-application review activities;
(B) application review activities; and
(C) interactions with the Commission.
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Section was enacted as part of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017, and not as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which comprises this chapter.