((a)) ** Used nuclear fuel research, development, demonstration, and commercial application**
((1)) ** In general** The Secretary shall conduct an advanced fuel cycle research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to improve fuel cycle performance, minimize environmental and public health and safety impacts, and support a variety of options for used nuclear fuel storage, use, and disposal, including advanced nuclear reactor and non-reactor concepts (such as radioisotope power systems), which may include—
((A)) dry cask storage;
((B)) consolidated interim storage;
((C)) deep geological storage and disposal, including mined repository, and other technologies;
((D)) used nuclear fuel transportation;
((E)) integrated waste management systems;
((F)) vitrification;
((G)) fuel recycling and transmutation technologies, including advanced reprocessing technologies such as electrochemical and molten salt technologies, and advanced redox extraction technologies;
((H)) advanced materials to be used in subparagraphs (A) through (G); and
((I)) other areas as determined by the Secretary.
((2)) ** Requirements** In carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary shall—
((A)) ensure all activities and designs incorporate state of the art safeguards technologies and techniques to reduce risk of proliferation;
((B)) consult with the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration to integrate safeguards and security by design;
((C)) consider the potential benefits and other impacts of those activities for civilian nuclear applications, environmental health and safety, and national security, including consideration of public consent; and
((D)) consider the economic viability of all activities and designs.
((3)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program under this subsection $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
((b)) ** Advanced fuels**
((1)) ** In general** The Secretary shall conduct an advanced fuels research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program on next-generation light water reactor and advanced reactor fuels that demonstrate the potential for improved—
((A)) performance;
((B)) accident tolerance;
((C)) proliferation resistance;
((D)) use of resources;
((E)) environmental impact; and
((F)) economics.
((2)) ** Requirements** In carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary shall focus on the development of advanced technology fuels, including fabrication techniques, that offer improved accident-tolerance and economic performance with the goal of initial commercial application by .December 31, 20252025-12-31
((3)) ** Report** Not later than 180 days , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes how the technologies and concepts studied under this program would impact reactor economics, the fuel cycle, operations, safety, proliferation, and the environment.December 27, 20202020-12-27
((4)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program under this subsection $125,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.