((a)) ** Definitions** In this section:

((1)) ** Commission** The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

((2)) ** Program** The term “program” means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b).

((3)) ** Secretary** The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.

((b)) ** Establishment** 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.

((c)) ** Requirement** The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program.

((d)) ** Cost-share amount** The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with .section 16352 of this title

((e)) ** Use of funds** 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.