42 USC § 18936 - Neutron scattering

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identifier: "/us/usc/t42/s18936"
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title: "42 USC § 18936 - Neutron scattering"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "18936"
section_name: "Neutron scattering"
chapter_number: 163
chapter_name: "RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION"
subchapter_number: "II"
subchapter_name: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE"
part_number: "A"
part_name: "Measurement Research"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title II, § 10231, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1483.)"
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# § 18936. Neutron scattering

**(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** August 9, 2022

Not later than 30 months after , 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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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title II, § 10231, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1483.)