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HR 4675 118th Congress House Energy Advisory bodies Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Nuclear power Product safety and quality

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act

Introduced: July 17, 2023 Introduced by: Donalds, Byron Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Jul 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 17, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 21, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1