Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act
- Last Action
- 7/21/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-21Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- 2023-07-17Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-07-17Introduced in House
- 2023-07-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-17 (00)
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act or the ACRS Reform Act
This bill modifies requirements concerning the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. Among other duties, the committee currently advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on the hazards of certain nuclear facilities and reviews safety studies and reactor facility license applications.
The bill limits the committee's review of such applications to those that present novel issues or issues of significant safety concern, based on a risk-informed determination by the NRC.
The bill also prohibits the NRC from assessing and collecting fees for costs associated with any reviews conducted by the committee.
Additionally, the bill requires the committee's chairman to be designated by a majority of the members of the NRC.
Finally, the bill prohibits the committee from forming any subcommittees.
Cosponsors (1)
- Troy Nehls (R-TX)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- Nuclear power
- Product safety and quality
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