42 U.S.C. § 2296b–3 — Responsibility for the industry

(a) Continuing Secretarial responsibility The Secretary must have a continuing responsibility for the domestic uranium industry to encourage the use of domestic uranium. The Secretary, in fulfilling this responsibility, must not use any supervisory authority over the Corporation. The Secretary must report annually to the appropriate committees of Congress on action taken with respect to the domestic uranium industry, including action to promote the export of domestic uranium under subsection (b). (b) Encourage export The Department, with the cooperation of the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative and other governmental organizations, must encourage the export of domestic uranium. Within 180 days after October 24, 1992 , the Secretary must develop recommendations and implement government programs to promote the export of domestic uranium.