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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1871
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 16, 2015
Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
A BILL
To authorize a nuclear physics program.
Nuclear physics program
Program
As part of the activities authorized under section 209 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the Director shall carry out a research program, and support relevant facilities, to discover and understand various forms of nuclear matter.
Facility construction
In general
Consistent with the Office of Science’s project management practices, the Director shall continue to support the construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
Repeal
Section 981 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16321) is repealed.
Isotope development and production for research applications
In general
The Director shall carry out a program for the production of isotopes that the Director determines are needed for research and applications, including—
the development of techniques to produce isotopes; and
support for infrastructure required for isotope research and production.
Coordination
In making the determination described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
ensure that isotope production activities do not compete with private industry unless critical national interests necessitate the Federal Government’s involvement; and
consider any relevant recommendations made by Federal advisory committees, the National Academies, and interagency working groups in which the Department participates.