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Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

H.R. 5549 Rep. H. Griffith (R-VA-9) In committee
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  1. Introduced Sep 23
  2. Committee Sep 23
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Sep 23, 2025Next: House vote
106d ago Jul 14, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Summary

This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to make hearings on nuclear facility construction applications more efficient. It allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue certain permits and licenses without a hearing if no one requests one, and requires informal procedures for any hearings that are held. Sec. 2, Updating hearing procedures: The bill changes Section 189 a. of the Atomic Energy Act to let the NRC issue construction permits, operating licenses, or combined licenses without a hearing unless someone whose interest may be affected requests one. If no hearing is requested, the NRC can act after 30 days' notice and a Federal Register publication, or skip that notice for minor amendments. Any hearing held must use informal adjudicatory procedures. It also updates Section 185 b. to allow permits after the 30-day notice period or a hearing, and Section 193(b) to require a hearing for uranium enrichment facility licenses only if an affected person requests it, removing the 'on the record' requirement. The changes apply to all applications and proceedings pending before the NRC on or after the bill's enactment date.

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