The Secretary shall conduct a research and development program on cost-effective technologies for increasing— (1) the safety of nuclear facilities from natural phenomena; and (2) the security of nuclear facilities from deliberate attacks. ( Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 956 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 888 ; Pub. L. 115–248, § 2(f) , Sept. 28, 2018 , 132 Stat. 3157 .) Editorial Notes Amendments 2018— Pub. L. 115–248 struck out “, acting through the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy , Science and Technology,” after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions.