Streamlining Nuclear Facility Licensing Hearings
This act aims to accelerate the licensing process for constructing and operating nuclear facilities, such as power plants. It introduces changes that could reduce the time required for decisions, potentially impacting nuclear energy development and energy availability. Citizens might experience faster development of new facilities, which could affect local economies and energy security.
Key points
Permits for nuclear facility construction or operation may be issued without a public hearing if no one requests one.
Introduction of informal adjudicatory procedures to expedite the decision-making process for applications.
Changes also apply to uranium enrichment facility licenses, removing the requirement for formal hearings unless specifically requested.
Introduced
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