A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 28, 2007)
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) develop an independent safety assessment procedure for nuclear facilities; and (2) create a team to inspect the design, construction, maintenance, and operational safety performance of a facility.
Declares that a final NRC decision on whether to extend an operating license, approve an extended power uprate, or continue to operate a facility shall not be made until: (1) the NRC has completed the independent safety assessment of the facility; and (2) the licensee has fully accepted and implemented each NRC-approved finding and recommendation of the assessment report.
What just happenedMar 28, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4055)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 28, 2007
- Mar 28, 2007IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4055)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Mar 28, 2007IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4054-4055)
- Mar 28, 2007IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate