; (D) examining new classes of materials not considered for nuclear applications; (E) high-risk research, which could potentially overcome technological limitations; and (F) the potential for industry partnerships to develop technologies relating to storage, hydrogen production, high-temperature process heat, and other relevant areas. . 5. Nuclear energy strategic plan (a) In general Subtitle E of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16271 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 959A. Nuclear energy strategic plan (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a 10-year strategic plan for the Office of Nuclear Energy of the Department, in accordance with this section. (b) Requirements In developing the strategic plan under this section, the Secretary shall specify expected timelines for, as applicable— (1) the accomplishment of relevant objectives under current programs of the Department; or (2) the commencement of new programs to accomplish those objectives. (c) Updates Not less frequently than once every 2 years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives an updated 10-year strategic plan in accordance with subsection (b), which shall identify, and provide a justification for, any major deviation from a previous strategic plan submitted under this section. . (b) Table of contents Section 1(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 note) is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item relating to section 959 the following: Sec. 959A. Nuclear energy strategic plan. .