; and (2) by inserting after subsection d. the following: e. Advanced nuclear facilities and technologies (1) Definition of advanced nuclear (A) In general In this subsection, the term advanced nuclear means, with respect to a production facility, utilization facility, or technology, the use of a nuclear fission reactor, including a prototype plant (as defined in section 50.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)), that represents significant improvements compared to the most recent generation of nuclear fission reactors, including improvements such as— (i) additional inherent safety features; (ii) lower waste yields; (iii) improved fuel performance; (iv) increased tolerance to loss of fuel cooling; (v) enhanced reliability; (vi) increased proliferation resistance; (vii) increased thermal efficiency; (viii) reduced consumption of cooling water; (ix) the ability to integrate into electric applications and nonelectric applications; (x) modular sizes to allow for deployment that corresponds with the demand for electricity; and (xi) operational flexibility to respond to changes in demand for electricity and to complement integration with intermittent renewable energy. (B) Inclusion In this subsection, the term advanced nuclear includes, with respect to a production facility, utilization facility, or technology, the use of a nuclear fusion reactor. (2) Establishment of program The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Commission, shall establish and carry out a program— (A) to develop certification and licensing criteria with respect to advanced nuclear production facilities and utilization facilities, including for international licensing harmonization; (B) to provide assistance to eligible applicants with respect to the certification and licensing of advanced nuclear production facilities and utilization facilities