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Streamlining Nuclear Reactor Safety Reviews and Licensing Process.

This law reforms the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) to speed up the nuclear licensing process. ACRS reviews will now be limited only to applications presenting novel issues or significant safety concerns, avoiding redundant checks on well-known technologies. This change aims to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear energy sources, potentially impacting future energy security and availability.
Key points
The ACRS safety committee will only review reactor license applications concerning new technologies or major safety risks.
Costs related to ACRS reviews are exempted from fees charged to companies applying for reactor licenses.
The ACRS is prohibited from forming subcommittees, simplifying its organizational structure.
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Print number: 118_HR_4675
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-07-17