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This bill establishes financial incentives to promote the development of advanced nuclear energy in New Jersey through two main mechanisms. First, it creates a corporate tax credit of 15% (increasing to 25% for businesses relocating from other states or those certified as minority, women's, or veteran-owned businesses) for manufacturers who produce equipment and components for advanced nuclear facilities and invest in manufacturing facilities within the state. Second, it establishes the New Jersey Advanced Nuclear Energy Development Program under the Economic Development Authority to encourage construction of advanced nuclear energy facilities, though the specific mechanisms of this program are not detailed in the provided excerpt. The bill aims to attract nuclear energy manufacturing and development to New Jersey by reducing the tax burden on companies investing in this sector.