; (B) to provide assistance to eligible applicants with respect to the certification and licensing of advanced nuclear production facilities and utilization facilities; and (C) to establish such procedures as the Secretary of Energy and the Commission determine to be appropriate for general public outreach relating to advanced nuclear technologies, production facilities, and utilization facilities. (3) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program under this subsection $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2020 through 2029. . 4. Nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development (a) In general Section 952 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16272 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Advanced reactor technologies development program (1) In general The Secretary shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability by enhancing existing nuclear technologies. (2) Requirements The program under this subsection shall— (A) support efforts to reduce long-term technical barriers for advanced nuclear energy systems; (B) identify potential regulatory issues relating to advanced nuclear reactors; (C) be carried out in consultation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to ensure identification of any relevant concerns; (D) support international activities carried out pursuant to— (i) the Generation IV International Forum; or (ii) any other international collaborative effort with respect to advanced nuclear reactor operations and safety; (E) support research and development relating to enhancing the proliferation resistance of nuclear technologies; and (F) support research and development projects carried out by National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, and other industry entities relating to nuclear technology, including the development of— (i) codes and standards