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Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act

Introduced: March 10, 2021 Introduced by: Hudson, Richard Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred 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.
Mar 10, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 10, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3