As used in this chapter, "project development costs" means costs that have been incurred, or are reasonably estimated to be incurred, in the development of one (1) or more SMRs under the program, including:

1. (1) evaluation, design, and engineering costs;
2. (2) costs for federal approvals and licensing;
3. (3) costs for environmental analyses and permitting;
4. (4) early site permit (as defined in 10 CFR 52.1) costs;
5. (5) equipment procurement costs; and
6. (6) authorized carrying costs.

As added by P.L.137-2025, SEC.1.