§ 2296a–2. Authorization of appropriations

§ 2296a–2. Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated $715,000,000 to carry out this part. The aggregate amount authorized in the preceding sentence shall be increased annually as provided in section 2296a of this title, based upon an inflation index to be determined by the Secretary.

(b) Source Funds described in subsection (a) shall be provided from the Fund established under section 2297g of this title.

(Pub. L. 102–486, title X, § 1003, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2947; Pub. L. 104–259, § 3(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3174; Pub. L. 105–388, § 11(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3485; Pub. L. 107–222, § 1(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1336.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.

Amendments

2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–222 substituted “$715,000,000” for “$490,000,000”.

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–388 substituted “$490,000,000” for “$415,000,000”.

1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–259 substituted “$415,000,000” for “$310,000,000”.