42 U.S.C. § 18936 — Neutron scattering

FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter 163

Neutron scattering

Current through Pub. L. 119-102

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare·Ch. 163 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION·Subch. II·Pt. A

(a)Strategic plan for the Institute neutron reactor The Director shall develop a strategic plan for the future of the NIST Center for Neutron Research after the current neutron reactor is decommissioned, including—

(1)a succession plan for the reactor, including a roadmap with timeline and milestones;

(2)conceptual design of a new reactor and accompanying facilities, as appropriate; and

(3)a plan to minimize disruptions to the user community during the transition.

(b)Coordination with the Department of Energy The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall coordinate with the Secretary of Energy on issues related to Federal support for neutron science, including estimation of long-term needs for research using neutron sources, and planning efforts for future facilities to meet such

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(a) Strategic plan for the Institute neutron reactor
The Director shall develop a strategic plan for the future of the NIST Center for Neutron Research after the current neutron reactor is decommissioned, including—
(1) a succession plan for the reactor, including a roadmap with timeline and milestones;
(2) conceptual design of a new reactor and accompanying facilities, as appropriate; and
(3) a plan to minimize disruptions to the user community during the transition.
(b) Coordination with the Department of Energy
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall coordinate with the Secretary of Energy on issues related to Federal support for neutron science, including estimation of long-term needs for research using neutron sources, and planning efforts for future facilities to meet such needs.
(c) Report to Congress
Not later than 30 months after August 9, 2022, the Director shall submit to Congress the plan required under subsection (a), and shall notify Congress of any substantial updates to such plan in subsequent years.

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History

(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title II, §10231, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1483.)