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Nuclear Licensing Reform: Limiting Safety Reviews and Cutting Industry Fees.

This bill changes how new nuclear reactor applications are reviewed. The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will now only review applications presenting novel issues or significant safety concerns, streamlining the process for standard designs. Furthermore, the costs associated with these ACRS reviews will be excluded from the fees charged to nuclear companies, aiming to accelerate nuclear energy innovation and deployment.
Key points
The Reactor Safety Committee (ACRS) will focus its reviews only on nuclear license applications involving new technology or significant safety risks.
Costs for ACRS safety reviews will no longer be included in the annual fees assessed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on the nuclear industry.
The goal is to speed up the approval process for standard reactor designs, potentially impacting future energy supply and costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9199
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2024-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act to limit the type of applications reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and to exclude reviews by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's annual assessment and collection of fees and charges.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9199.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Reactor Safety Committee (ACRS) will focus its reviews only on nuclear license applications involving new technology or significant safety risks.
  • Costs for ACRS safety reviews will no longer be included in the annual fees assessed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on the nuclear industry.
  • The goal is to speed up the approval process for standard reactor designs, potentially impacting future energy supply and costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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