Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act
- Last Action
- 3/10/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-10Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2021-03-10Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-03-10Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-03-10Introduced in House
- 2021-03-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-10 (00)
Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act
This bill sets forth requirements to provide for the rapid deployment of new nuclear reactors.
Specifically, the bill excludes from Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fees preapplication activities and review of an application for an early site permit to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense site.
The NRC must also develop and implement (1) risk-informed and performance-based strategies and guidance to license and regulate micro-reactors, and (2) schedules to complete review activities applicable to the licensing of micro-reactors within two years.
In addition, the NRC must establish and carry out an expedited procedure for issuing a combined license to construct a new nuclear reactor on or adjacent to a site that already has an existing reactor.
Finally, the bill establishes a pilot program that allows DOE to make long-term power purchase agreements for power generated by commercial nuclear reactors.
Cosponsors (6)
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
- Dan Bishop (R-NC)
- Michael Burgess (R-TX)
- Byron Donalds (R-FL)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Congressional oversight
- Energy prices
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Licensing and registrations
- Nuclear power
- Performance measurement
- Public utilities and utility rates
- Technology assessment
- Technology transfer and commercialization
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