To enhance United States civil nuclear leadership, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Comprehensive nuclear energy legislation to accelerate advanced reactor deployment, streamline NRC licensing, support accident tolerant fuel development, and enhance US international nuclear export competitiveness.
Who Benefits and How
Nuclear industry gains streamlined licensing processes. Clean energy transition benefits from expanded nuclear options. US nuclear exporters gain competitive advantages internationally.
Who Bears the Burden and How
NRC must reform licensing processes. EPA coordinates with NRC on environmental reviews. National laboratories and universities support workforce development.
Key Provisions
- Coordinates NRC international reactor export licensing
- Supports advanced nuclear reactor and fuel licensing
- References accident tolerant fuel from Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
- Involves national laboratories and institutions of higher education
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Enhances US nuclear leadership by streamlining NRC licensing and supporting advanced nuclear deployment
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Restore US nuclear leadership through regulatory reform and export support"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- "the_administrator"
- → EPA Administrator
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has meaning given in section 3 of Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
Has meaning given in section 107(a) of Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
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