critical radioactive and stable isotope
(2) Isotope demonstration evaluation (A) In general Not later than 1 year after August 9, 2022 , the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, shall evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of establishing and, if feasible, is authorized to establish an isotope demonstration subprogram of the program established under paragraph (1) to support the development and commercial demonstration of critical radioactive and stable isotope production in existing commercial nuclear power plants. (B) Consultation The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, shall consult with the Director of the Office of Science in carrying out the evaluation under subparagraph (A). (C) Definition of critical radioactive and stable isotope In this paragraph, the term “critical radioactive and stable isotope” has the meaning given the term in section 18649(a) of this title .