H.R. 2015

To instruct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a study on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors.

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111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2015

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 21, 2009

Mr. Sestak introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To instruct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a study on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors.

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Study

Not later than February 1, 2011, the Secretary of Energy shall transmit to the Congress a report showing the results of a study on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors for national energy needs. Such report shall include a response to the International Atomic Energy Agency study entitled Thorium fuel cycle—Potential benefits and challenges (IAEA–TECDOC–1450).