HR 6236 — Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act

Summary

To streamline nuclear technology regulatory permitting and licensing, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in House Current html November 06, 2023

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The bill amends existing law to streamline nuclear technology regulatory permitting and licensing processes, modify performance metrics timelines, and clarify regulations related to fusion reactors.

• 42 U.S.C. 2231

  The provisions of → (a) `The provisions of

  The bill modifies the introductory clause to improve clarity and structure.

• 42 U.S.C. 2231

  (b) Consistent with the declaration in section 1, the Commission shall provide for efficient, timely, and predictable reviews and proceedings for the granting, suspending, revoking, or amending of any license or construction permit, or application to transfer control, and in any proceeding for the issuance or modification of rules and regulations dealing with the activities of licenses.

  This addition mandates the Commission to ensure efficiency and predictability in licensing processes.

• 42 U.S.C. 2235

  c. Application Reviews for Production and Utilization Facilities of an Existing Site.--In reviewing an application for an early site permit, construction permit, operating license, or combined construction permit and operating license for a production facility or utilization facility located at the site of a production facility or utilization facility licensed by the Commission, the Commission shall, to the extent practicable, use information that was part of the licensing basis of the licensed production facility or utilization facility.

  This change emphasizes using existing information for reviews of applications related to facilities at already licensed sites.

• 42 U.S.C. 2215(c)

  180 → 90

  The bill reduces the timeline for performance metrics assessments from 180 days to 90 days.

• 42 U.S.C. 2215(c)

  180 → 90

  This modification further enforces the 90-day standard for performance metrics reviews, promoting faster evaluations.

• 42 U.S.C. 2133 note

  Not later → (A) In general.--Not later

  This amendment clarifies the introduction of a timeline requirement.

• 42 U.S.C. 2133 note

  (B) Exclusion of fusion reactors.-- Notwithstanding section 3(1), for purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `advanced nuclear reactor applicant' does not include an applicant for a license for a nuclear fusion reactor.

  This addition explicitly excludes fusion reactor applicants from the definition of advanced nuclear reactor applicants.

• 42 U.S.C. 2134(c)

  The Commission → (2) Regulation.--The Commission

  This change rephrases the starting sentence, restructuring the section for clarity.

• 42 U.S.C. 2134(c)

  c. The Commission → c. Research and Development Activities. (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Commission

  This change adds a title for clarity and structure regarding research and development activities.

Action History

1. November 06, 2023

   Introduced in House

2. November 06, 2023

   Introduced in House

3. November 06, 2023

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

4. November 10, 2023

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Sponsors

• Rick W. Allen · Primary

Subjects