Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 3, 2021)
Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act
This bill revises the permitting and licensing process for nuclear production or utilization facilities.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must follow specified procedures when reviewing an application for an early site permit, construction permit, operating license, or combined construction permit and operating license for a nuclear production or utilization facility.
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of eliminating mandatory hearings for uncontested licensing and construction permit applications under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
The bill revises the composition of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, and provides specific timelines for the committee to complete its review for a construction permit or an operating license for a nuclear facility.
The bill also places a limit on the amount of annual fees that may be charged to a nuclear fuel facility, with specified exceptions.
What just happenedMar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2021
- Mar 4, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Mar 3, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 3, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 3, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House